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KOFC 18 - Christmas Chaos PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Renato Palma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bk Returns (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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Basic striking
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Renato Palma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bk Returns!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Returns moves into the clinch successfully.
Palma wants a takedown.
Palma is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Returns to keep the fight standing.
Palma keeps control of Returns as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Returns escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Palma throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Returns was covering up waiting for the punch and Palma finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Palma is stalling in the full guard.
Returns really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Palma. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Returns is keeping the position for now.
Palma looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Palma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Returns is keeping the position for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two 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.
Returns lands a jab to the nose.
Returns dives in for a single leg takedown but Palma sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Returns tries to close the distance and clinch up but Palma swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Palma scores with a takedown into Returns's guard.
Palma stops Returns from standing up.
Palma postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Palma definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Palma is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Palma has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Returns wants to get back to his feet but Palma is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Palma engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Returns wants to stand but Palma is controlling the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Palma drops back looking for a leg! Returns is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Returns manages to kick Palma off! Palma jumps back into Returns's guard.
Palma is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Returns throws a right and a left that both miss.
Returns tries to clinch but Palma is having none of it.
Bk Returns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palma scores with a takedown into Returns's guard.
Returns wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Palma manages to pass to side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palma sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Palma.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Palma seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Returns for as long as he can get away with.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Renato Palma dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Palma throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Returns was covering up waiting for the punch and Palma finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Palma content to stall in guard here.
Returns preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Palma with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Returns wants to get back to his feet but Palma is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Palma sitting in guard here, content to control.
Palma working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palma slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Palma thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Palma showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Palma missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Returns is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Palma is controlling him.
Palma controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Returns fails in his attempt to clinch.
Palma is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Returns's half guard.
Palma passes to full mount!
Palma working for a submission but Returns is keeping him at bay.
Palma takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Palma with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Returns is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palma with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Returns is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Palma has taken his back!
Palma is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Returns defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Palma's arms.
Palma is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Returns showing good submission defense here.
Returns is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Palma is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palma working for the rear naked choke here. He's got one arm under but Returns is defending well. A couple of punches soften him up though and Palma has tightened the hold! This one could be all over! It is! Returns taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Renato Palma!
In defeat, Bk Returns stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks for coming out party's on me '.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Albert Pagara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Rockatansky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Albert Pagara has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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178 lbs
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182 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Basic striking
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Albert Pagara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Rockatansky!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pagara tries to keep at a distance but Rockatansky has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pagara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Albert Pagara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pagara throws a shot from downtown. Rockatansky moves away and avoids it.
Rockatansky now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Rockatansky misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pagara.
Pagara lands a jab to Rockatansky's midsection.
Rockatansky throws a body shot but no joy.
Rockatansky drives through and clinches with Pagara against the cage.
Pagara tries to break the clinch but Rockatansky is controlling the position.
Rockatansky keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Pagara's efforts to push away.
Pagara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pagara pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rockatansky throws a body punch but Pagara moves out of range.
Pagara definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rockatansky swings for the body but Pagara moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pagara digs a good body shot into Rockatansky's ribs.
Pagara catches Rockatansky with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Max Rockatansky has been cut.
Rockatansky shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rockatansky showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rockatansky prevents Pagara from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockatansky looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rockatansky looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pagara trying to control from the bottom.
Pagara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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. Rockatansky connects with a nice short shot to Pagara's temple.
Rockatansky is trying to control the action in half guard but Pagara is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pagara has hold of Rockatansky's hands but Rockatansky slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rockatansky controlling the action here.
Rockatansky seems to be working for a kimura but Pagara defends the submission attempt.
Rockatansky landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pagara tries to kick Rockatansky off but Rockatansky keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rockatansky slips a nice elbow through Pagara's hands, connecting with Pagara's forehead.
Pagara tries to get to full guard but Rockatansky has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pagara has hold of Rockatansky's hands but Rockatansky slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rockatansky trying to control the action but Pagara is working from the bottom.
Pagara knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rockatansky on the ground.
Rockatansky thows a huge punch but Pagara dodges it nicely.
Rockatansky has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Pagara is looking for a sweep. Rockatansky is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Rockatansky looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Pagara is looking to improve his position.
Pagara trying to hold on to Rockatansky's head to control him but Rockatansky postures up.
Rockatansky controlling the action here.
Pagara trying to control but Rockatansky postures up.
Rockatansky working Pagara over with strikes.
Rockatansky is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rockatansky working over Pagara with some ground and pound. Pagara looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pagara wants to improve his position but Rockatansky is controlling well.
Pagara is working hard here to advance position.
Pagara taking some punishment here, with Rockatansky in his half guard.
Pagara taking some punishment here, with Rockatansky in his half guard.
Rockatansky prevents Pagara from improving his position.
Nice strikes from Rockatansky there.
Rockatansky is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Pagara is rocked!
Rockatansky winds up and cracks Pagara with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Oh Pagara is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rockatansky scores with a big shot! Pagara's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Pagara! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Rockatansky!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cracker Barrel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Edwards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mickey Edwards is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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254 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cracker Barrel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mickey Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barrel's corner calls for a 1-2. Barrel obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Mickey Edwards has been cut.
Barrel wobbles Edwards with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Barrel dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Edwards to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cracker Barrel!
Cracker Barrel very nearly forgot to thank MayheM sportswear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Right Cheek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Whit Lackey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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255 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Right Cheek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Whit Lackey!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lackey shoots and misses
enabling Cheek to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Whit Lackey has been cut.
Cheek swings for the body but Lackey moves out of range.
Cheek lands a big right hand that sends Lackey crashing to the mat! Cheek stays standing though and waves Lackey back to his feet!
Lackey is rocked!
Cheek cracks Lackey with a left hook right on the temple and Lackey goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Cheek lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Lackey is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Right Cheek!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Right Cheek waved his t-shirt featuring MayheM sportswear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mister Bean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Pantera (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Pantera's choice of entrance music: Pantera / Domination . Mister Bean has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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178 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mister Bean!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Pantera!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pantera misses with a few strikes there.
Sloppy strikes from Pantera. Those never looked like landing.
Bean uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pantera.
Pantera scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bean ducks under a wild hook from Pantera.
Pantera has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bean is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bean slips a jab from Pantera.
Bean lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bean throws the left hand but Pantera avoids the punch easily.
Pantera's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bean connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pantera scrambles back to his feet.
Bean ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pantera moves away.
Pantera throws a body punch but Bean moves out of range.
Bean pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bean lands a big uppercut and Pantera crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Pantera looks OK. Bean waves Pantera back to his feet!
Pantera is rocked!
Bean circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Pantera tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Bean wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mister Bean!
Mister Bean retains his welterweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mister Bean thanked MayheM sportswear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
Jimmy Pantera spoke after the fight, saying ''thank you all'.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Korean Superboy Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kaiser Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kaiser Gracie has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Korean Superboy Jr'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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Korean Superboy Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaiser Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Superboy Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Superboy Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gracie scrambles back to his feet.
Gracie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
No joy there for Gracie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Superboy Jr has Gracie up against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie is working for takedown but Superboy Jr is calmly controlling the position for now.
Superboy Jr lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Superboy Jr pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gracie takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Superboy Jr.
Superboy Jr is pressed up against the cage. Gracie has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Superboy Jr down to the mat. Superboy Jr avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Korean Superboy Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kaiser Gracie.
Superboy Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gracie throws a jab but it's blocked by Superboy Jr.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Superboy Jr lands the left hand.
Gracie's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Superboy Jr connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gracie scrambles back to his feet.
Superboy Jr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Superboy Jr catches Gracie with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Superboy Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gracie throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Superboy Jr.
Superboy Jr lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Superboy Jr.
Gracie drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Superboy Jr gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Superboy Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gracie is trying to pull guard but Superboy Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Superboy Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Superboy Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Superboy Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Superboy Jr holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Superboy Jr.
Superboy Jr presses Gracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gracie looks winded!
Superboy Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
A right hand to the body from Superboy Jr.
Superboy Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Superboy Jr lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gracie or not.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Superboy Jr scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gracie is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Superboy Jr.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Superboy Jr finish him?
Superboy Jr lands a shot to the body.
Superboy Jr lands a shot to the body.
Superboy Jr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Superboy Jr unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Gracie! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Superboy Jr is unloading with more strikes now! Gracie drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Korean Superboy Jr!
An out of breath Korean Superboy Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Attila The Hun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Cage (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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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Attila The Hun!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Cage!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Hun stalks Cage and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Cage's face. Cage staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Johnny Cage has been cut.
Cage walks into a straight right hand from The Hun.
Cage shoots for a takedown but The Hun saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The Hun smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab by The Hun.
Cage is rocked!
Cage drops his hands momentarily. The Hun doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Cage staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Cage doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Attila The Hun!
Attila The Hun retains his light heavyweight title!
Our winner, Attila The Hun, 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Rackham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oscar Dos Santos (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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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
38 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Rackham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Oscar Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rackham throws a looping overhand right but Dos Santos ducks down to avoid it.
Rackham avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rackham lands a head kick!
Rackham throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rackham throws a body punch but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Rackham misses with a head kick.
Dos Santos checks the leg kick nicely there.
Rackham rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Dos Santos moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rackham connects with a solid leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Dos Santos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rackham throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Dos Santos counter with a right hand.
Rackham throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dos Santos counters with a head kick. That will keep Rackham thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rackham misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rackham lands a nice looking body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Rackham throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dos Santos moves out of range of the body kick.
Dos Santos changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dos Santos looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rackham just misses with a punch to the body.
Dos Santos moves away from the strike by Rackham.
Dos Santos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rackham as he avoids it easily.
Jack Rackham is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rackham scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rackham closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The fighters circling - Rackham throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dos Santos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rackham is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Dos Santos's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Rackham misses with a series of wild punches.
Rackham throws a body punch but Dos Santos moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos misses with a body shot.
Dos Santos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rackham is out of range and Dos Santos settles back down.
Rackham misses with a wild body shot.
Rackham moves out of range of the strikes.
Dos Santos throws a leg kick that misses.
Rackham lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Santos takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dos Santos connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rackham throws a hook but Dos Santos blocks it.
Rackham with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rackham wants to clinch.
Dos Santos tries a quick counter leg kick but Rackham is wise to it.
Rackham is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rackham jabs at Dos Santos's body.
Rackham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dos Santos manages to avoid it.
Dos Santos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rackham takes a kick to the side of the head.
A solid body kick from Dos Santos.
Rackham tries to land a front kick but Dos Santos steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A punch combination from Dos Santos misses.
Rackham swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rackham throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dos Santos counters with a solid body kick.
Dos Santos misses with a body shot
and Rackham counters with a head kick. That will keep Dos Santos thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rackham finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dos Santos shapes to counter with a head kick.
Rackham looks to land a left hand but Dos Santos moved out of range nicely.
Dos Santos is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rackham has closed the distance and engaged Dos Santos in a clinch.
Rackham lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dos Santos takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dos Santos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rackhams head.
Dos Santos working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dos Santos stalling.
Rackham misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dos Santos has Rackham pushed against the cage.
Dos Santos is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Rackham is keeping busy.
Dos Santos managing to block the knees to the body from Rackham.
Rackham lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Oscar Dos Santos has been cut.
Rackham throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dos Santos blocks it with crossed arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Rackham dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Oscar Dos Santos's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rackham connects with a single shot there.
Rackham throws a sloppy head kick and Dos Santos moves out of range easily.
Rackham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dos Santos can do to turn this around?
Rackham missing with a left hand there. Dos Santos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dos Santos tries to counter with a clinch but Rackham shakes him off and moves away.
A left lands for Rackham.
Rackham throws a lazy right hand but Dos Santos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rackham misses the shot to the body.
Despite the aggression on Dos Santos's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jack Rackham is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dos Santos tries to clinch there but Rackham circles away.
A big left from Rackham misses.
Rackham misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Rackham misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dos Santos.
Jack Rackham is winning the standup battle so far.
Dos Santos checks a leg kick nicely.
Dos Santos counters with a body kick.
Jack Rackham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rackham throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Dos Santos throws a wild body kick that Rackham sees coming a mile off.
Dos Santos moves into the clinch.
Rackham scores a nice knee to the body.
Dos Santos slowing the pace effectively.
Dos Santos avoids the elbow strike from Rackham, against the cage.
Rackham throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dos Santos blocks it with crossed arms.
Dos Santos's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dos Santos connects with a nasty looking knee right to Rackham's face.
Rackham looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rackham lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dos Santos is trying to break the clinch but Rackham is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rackham unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dos Santos lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rackham lands a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rackham misses with some punches.
Rackham misses with a punch to the body.
Rackham tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dos Santos avoids it.
Rackham lands a damaging elbow.
Rackham tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rackham looking to throw knees to the head but Dos Santos is blocking nicely.
Jack Rackham has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rackham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rackham misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rackham misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos avoiding damage as Rackham throws knees to the body.
Dos Santos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dos Santos.
Dos Santos has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Rackham seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dos Santos can turn it around.
Rackham throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Dos Santos lands a hook that snaps the head of Rackham backwards.
Rackham lands a nice knee to the body.
Rackham lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dos Santos misses with a punch to the body.
Rackham lands an elbow inside that Dos Santos shrugs off.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rackham just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dos Santos's brow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dos Santos.
Dos Santos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dos Santos tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rackham's elbow.
Dos Santos breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rackham throws a jab when Dos Santos was well out of range.
Rackham fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dos Santos connects with an inside leg kick.
Dos Santos avoids the head kick by Rackham.
Rackham avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rackham tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Dos Santos manages to circle out of the way.
Rackham misses with a low kick.
Rackham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rackham misses with a looping left.
Rackham fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dos Santos manages to avoid it.
Rackham moves out of range of the body kick.
A leg kick checked by Dos Santos.
Rackham gets tackled into the cage by Dos Santos. Dos Santos maintains the clinch.
Rackham lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Rackham dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Oscar Dos Santos's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A cross from Rackham lands.
Rackham waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dos Santos.
Dos Santos tries to land a leg kick but Rackham saw it coming and moves away.
Rackham lands with a good body shot.
Rackham misses with a wild combination.
Rackham throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rackham darts in trying to clinch
and Dos Santos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rackham avoids the body shot from Dos Santos.
As Dos Santos backs away, Rackham returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dos Santos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rackham manages to avoid it.
Rackham bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dos Santos's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rackham swings for the body but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Dos Santos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rackham throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dos Santos counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rackham misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dos Santos looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rackham on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rackham tries to get out of the position.
Dos Santos drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rackham manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dos Santos has Rackham in his guard.
Dos Santos looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos looking for a guillotine here but Rackham defends easily.
Dos Santos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dos Santos is looking for a triangle here but Rackham uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Santos is looking to regain half guard here but Rackham keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rackham remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Rackham knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dos Santos on the ground.
Dos Santos struggling a bit here.
Oscar Dos Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jack Rackham is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rackham trying to control the action but Dos Santos is working from the bottom.
Rackham decides to stand back up. Rackham steps back and let's Dos Santos get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rackham throws a combination that misses
and Dos Santos counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A left and a right from Rackham both land. Nice combination.
Rackham scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rackham throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dos Santos appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Rackham lands a nice shot to the body.
Dos Santos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rackham counters with a right hand to the body.
Rackham throws a leg kick
and Dos Santos counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dos Santos shoots and misses
and Rackham counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dos Santos's knee momentarily.
Dos Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dos Santos tries to land a front kick but Rackham steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rackham swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rackham misses with a head kick.
Rackham lands a jab to Dos Santos's midsection.
Dos Santos misses with a kick to the body
and Rackham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Rackham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rackham, 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Rackham!
A very excited looking Jack Rackham made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Diehard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Grice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bruce Diehard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Gary Grice!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grice clinches up with Diehard and pushes him back against the cage.
Grice swings wildly with an uppercut but Diehard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grice cracks Diehard with a nice body shot.
Grice lands with a short shot to the head.
Grice lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diehard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grice tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grice misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diehard throws a punch but it's blocked by Grice.
Grice blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grice struggles to land a body shot inside as Diehard controls his hands.
Grice cracks Diehard with a nice body shot.
Diehard has a couple of punches blocked by Grice.
Grice prevents a body shot from Diehard.
Diehard lands a body shot.
A short right from Grice.
Grice lands a hook that snaps the head of Diehard backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grice working aggressively here.
Diehard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Diehard.
We've been informed that Grice has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diehard scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grice blocking some punches.
Diehard lands a nice shot to the body.
Grice blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grice throws a head punch that misses.
Diehard swings wildly with an uppercut but Grice uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grice blocks a body shot from Diehard.
Grice throws a punch but it's blocked by Diehard.
Grice goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diehard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diehard lands a left hand.
Diehard swings wildly with an uppercut but Grice uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grice swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grice blocks a body shot from Diehard.
Diehard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grice lands a nice shot to the body.
Grice lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grice fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grice lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Diehard misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grice throws a punch but it's blocked by Diehard.
Diehard throws a head punch that misses.
Grice fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diehard struggles to land a body shot inside as Grice controls his hands.
Grice stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Grice has Diehard pressed against the cage, preventing Diehard from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Grice working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diehard has a couple of punches blocked by Grice.
Diehard lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diehard pushes Grice back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Grice working aggressively here.
Grice swings wildly with an uppercut but Diehard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diehard lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grice backwards.
Grice swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grice misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diehard is stalling here.
Diehard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grice blocking some punches.
Diehard tries to break the clinch but Grice is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diehard.
Diehard lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Diehard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grice blocking some punches.
Diehard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grice taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Grice misses with a body punch.
Diehard misses with a punch to the body.
Grice tries a body shot but Diehard blocks it.
Diehard working aggressively here.
Grice blocks an uppercut.
Grice doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diehard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Grice can't find room to land a body shot as Diehard controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diehard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Diehard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Grice lands a right hand that snaps the head of Diehard backwards.
Grice misses with the head strike.
A short right from Diehard on the inside.
Diehard misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Diehard fails to land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diehard misses with the head strike.
Grice blocking some punches.
Grice working aggressively here.
Diehard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grice breaks the clinch.
Grice fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diehard clobbers Grice with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grice lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Diehard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diehard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
It looked like Diehard was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Grice.
Grice closes the distance and clinches.
Grice misses with a hook to the ribs.
Grice blocks an uppercut.
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 Bruce Diehard will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Diehard lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Grice uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Diehard.
Diehard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grice swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Grice swings for the body but Diehard moves out of range.
Diehard is looking to counter punch.
Grice throws a body punch but Diehard moves out of range.
Diehard gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grice.
Diehard throws a right hand that misses
and Grice cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grice tries to keep at a distance but Diehard has taken the fight into the clinch.
Grice throws a head punch that misses.
Diehard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diehard misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grice.
Grice misses with the head strike.
Grice tries to throw a body punch but Diehard avoids it by throwing Grice back against the cage.
Diehard lands with a right to the head.
Diehard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diehard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diehard misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Grice fails to land.
Grice struggles to land a body shot inside as Diehard controls his hands.
Diehard misses with a punch on the inside.
Grice misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grice.
Still in the clinch, Grice scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diehard.
A short body shot lands from Grice as the two fighters clinch.
Diehard tries to work over Grice's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grice lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Diehard or not.
Grice lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diehard backwards.
Grice scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Grice prevents a body shot from Diehard.
Grice tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grice misses with some punches.
Grice swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diehard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gary Grice seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Good body shot from Diehard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diehard misses with a punch on the inside.
Grice lands a right hand.
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!
Diehard digs a right hand underneath Grice's ribcage. Grice let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grice lands a hook that snaps the head of Diehard backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diehard.
Diehard tries to throw a body punch but Grice avoids it by throwing Diehard back against the cage.
Diehard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grice swings wildly with an uppercut but Diehard uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Grice fails to land.
Grice swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grice lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Diehard backwards.
Grice blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Diehard fails to land.
Grice scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Diehard fails to land.
Grice lands with a short shot to the head.
Diehard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diehard misses with a body punch.
Diehard swings wildly with an uppercut but Grice uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grice blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grice tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diehard's elbow.
Grice throws a punch but it's blocked by Diehard.
Diehard can't find room to land a body shot as Grice controls the action.
Diehard pushes Grice back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Grice misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Diehard lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diehard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Diehard stalling in the clinch.
Diehard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grice misses with some punches.
Grice gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Diehard.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grice blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Grice as the two fighters clinch.
Grice tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diehard's elbow.
Diehard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diehard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grice lands an uppercut.
Diehard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diehard throws a punch but it's blocked by Grice.
A head punch on the inside from Diehard fails to land.
Grice blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diehard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Diehard - that landed with a thud.
Grice lands a hook that snaps the head of Diehard backwards.
Grice blocks an uppercut.
Diehard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grice has a couple of punches blocked by Diehard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gary Grice will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Grice throws out a loose jab but Diehard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diehard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grice sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Diehard throws a sloppy body shot
and Grice makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Diehard lands a slapping body shot.
Diehard defending well as Grice loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Diehard misses.
Grice looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Grice lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Diehard has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Diehard and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Diehard wants to clinch up but Grice keeps it at a distance.
Grice throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diehard feinted with a counter takedown.
Grice throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grice misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Diehard.
Grice leaves Diehard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Grice bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grice fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Diehard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grice throws a hook but Diehard avoids it easily.
Grice scores with a body shot.
Grice defending well as Diehard loads up on a big left hand.
Diehard scores with a shot to the body.
Grice looks for the body kick but Diehard saw that one coming.
Grice tries to close the distance and clinch but Diehard swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Diehard misses with a wild body shot.
Diehard throws a shot from downtown. Grice moves away and avoids it.
Grice throws a leg kick but Diehard sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Diehard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Diehard slips under a jab from Grice.
Grice tries to clinch up but Diehard circles away and keeps his distance.
Diehard was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grice throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A little feinted left hand from Diehard on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Diehard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Grice connects with a right hand. Diehard shakes it off.
Grice lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Diehard misses.
Bruce Diehard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diehard checks a leg kick nicely.
Diehard misses with a body shot.
Diehard thuds his shin into the meat of Grice's side.
Diehard loads up on a big right hand but Grice slips the punch.
Diehard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grice turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Diehard feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Grices jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Grice has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diehard finds it's way round the side to connect with Grice's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grice walks into a left hand.
Nice shot lands for Grice.
Grice misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Diehard swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Diehard throws a right hand that Grice ducks under and follows up with a left that Grice also avoids with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Diehard. Grice does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bruce Diehard is winning the standup battle so far.
Diehard ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Diehard is looking to clinch but Grice is avoiding it.
Grice closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Diehard to the mat! Diehard manages to get full guard.
Grice is stalling in the full guard.
Grice stopping the sweep attempt from Diehard.
Grice must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grice accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Diehard wants to sweep here but Grice controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diehard seems keen to control Grice's posture.
Diehard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Grice passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Grice scoring with punches from side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grice misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Grice working away.
Diehard avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Grice.
Grice working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gary Grice.
I think Grice 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Grice!
Our winner, Gary Grice, 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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