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DUEL#147 Vee vs Crushman PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between BJ Penn (ranked 1084 p4p, 54 weight class) and Haywood Badger (ranked 2303 p4p, 119 weight class). Penn's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Justin Bieber ft. Ariana Grande - Let Me Think Bout You. 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, BJ Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Haywood Badger!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Badger. That snapped Penn's head back.
Badger fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Penn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slapping leg kick lands for Badger.
Nice cross by Penn.
Badger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Badger just misses with a punch to the body.
Penn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Badger misses with a low kick as Penn jumps back.
Badger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Penn counters with a two punch combo.
Badger throws a sloppy body shot
and Penn counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Badger loads up on a big right hand but Penn slips the punch.
Penn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Badger misses with a hook.
Penn walks into a left hand.
Badger misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Badger throws a head kick but Penn moves out of range.
Badger misses with a lunging right hand
and Penn counters with a straight right hand.
Badger misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Penn misses the target.
Badger tries a low kick but Penn avoids it.
Penn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jab, jab by Badger - just one landing.
Badger connects with a crisp jab.
Badger looks to throw the jab but Penn is out of range.
Badger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Haywood Badger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Penn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Badger.
Badger digs a good body shot into Penn's ribs.
Badger loads up on a big right hand but Penn slips the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Badger shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Badger was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
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!
Badger trying to control the position but Penn is working away.
Penn tries to buck Badger off but Badger is having none of it.
Penn trying to remain calm as Badger controls from the top position.
Penn is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Penn struggling a bit here.
Badger in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Penn's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Penn is trying to improve his position.
Badger working the head with strikes.
Badger misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Penn takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Badger wants to lay and pray for a moment but Penn keeps working.
Badger working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Penn is looking to regain half guard here but Badger keeps moving and retains side control.
Badger has control of an arm but Penn manages to advance to Badger's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Badger trying to control the position but Penn manages to sink in the hooks.
Badger is really stuck here.
Badger trying to control but not successfully.
Badger is really stuck here.
Penn controlling the position well here. Badger rolled but Penn kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Penn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Badger on the ground.
Badger breaks Penn's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haywood Badger dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Badger throws a right hand that misses
and Penn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Badger shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Penn throwing a counter right hand but Badger manages to avoid it.
Badger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Badger misses with a lunging right hand
letting Penn counter with a right hand.
Penn misses with a hook. Badger ducked under it nicely.
A shot to the liver by Badger. Beautiful body shot.
Badger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Penn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Penn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Badger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Badger misses with a hook. Penn ducked under it nicely.
Badger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Badger tried to score with a low kick but Penn checks it.
Penn throwing a counter right hand but Badger manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badger throws a poor cross that misses
and Penn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Badger moves out of range as Penn strikes.
Penn takes one to the side of the head.
Penn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Badger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Badger gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Penn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Badger fails with the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Penn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Badger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Penn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Badger thinking.
Badger misses with a right hand
and Penn counters with a straight right hand.
Badger throws a leg kick that is checked
and Penn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Penn drops his hands momentarily and Badger takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An inside leg kick from Badger misses.
Penn is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Penn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Penn staying out of range there.
A quick step to the side and Penn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Badger swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Penn counters with a straight right hand.
Nice defenses there by Penn.
Badger misses with an uppercut
and Penn counters with a right hand to the body.
Badger throws a leg kick that is checked
and Penn counters with a nice uppercut.
Badger scores with a crisp jab that stopped Penn in his tracks.
Penn misses with a hook.
Badger now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Badger goes for a double leg but Penn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Penn continues to drive forward.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Badger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Penn swivels and escapes.
Penn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
BJ Penn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Haywood Badger.
Penn thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Badger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Badger drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Badger is rocked!
BJ Penn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Badger swings away with a body shot that misses
and Penn counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). BJ Penn!
BJ Penn 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Max Handle (ranked 1786 p4p, 228 weight class) and Andre Haack (ranked 1436 p4p, 191 weight class). Handle comes to the cage accompanied by Right On. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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
24 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Max Handle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Andre Haack!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Haack.
Handle avoids the head kick by Haack.
Handle gets a clinch.
Handle is trying to maintain a safe position but Haack gets an underhook and turns Handle into the cage.
Haack lands a right hand that snaps the head of Handle backwards.
We've been informed that Haack 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.
A short uppercut from Haack.
Haack breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Handle tries to score a power double leg takedown but Haack sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Handle somewhat.
Haack only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Handle shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Haack as he avoids it easily.
Handle throws an overhand right that lands on Haack's shoulder, as Haack tries to avoid the shot.
Andre Haack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Handle throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Haack.
Haack cracks Handle with a good jab.
Handle has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Death Valley Training Facility in the buildup to the fight.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Haack. Handle shrugs it off though.
Haack lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haack feints and then cracks Handle's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Handle down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Haack. That's going to slow Handle down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Handle tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Haack counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Haack fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Handle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Haack scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Haack.
Handle misses with a takedown attempt - Haack sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Handle. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Handle jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Handle has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Haack.
Handle throws a nice looking combination but Haack bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Handle misses with the combination.
Haack keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Handle throws a series of punches but Haack avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Haack goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Haack fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Haack tests Handle's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Handle is rocked!
Haack plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Oh Handle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Haack lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Handle falls backwards - clearly groggy! Haack dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andre Haack!
During a confident post fight interview, Andre Haack thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emet Golem (ranked 490 p4p, 74 weight class) and Mike Reilly (ranked 1072 p4p, 156 weight class). Reilly has chosen The Whispers - Rock Steady as his entrance music. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Emet Golem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Reilly!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reilly throws a looping overhand right but Golem ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Golem misses the target.
No joy there for Golem, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A head kick from Reilly lands but Golem takes it in his stride.
Reilly has managed to clinch.
Golem misses with a short punch on the inside.
Golem working aggressively here.
Reilly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reilly lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Reilly.
Reilly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reilly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reilly.
Golem throws a head punch that misses.
Golem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golem.
Reilly lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Golem.
Reilly tries a body shot but Golem blocks it.
Golem misses with some punches.
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!
Golem misses with the head strike.
Reilly lands a right hand.
Nice body punch from Reilly.
Golem working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reilly blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly throws a punch but it's blocked by Golem.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reilly.
A short right from Reilly on the inside.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Golem blocks a body shot from Reilly.
A short left from Reilly.
Reilly lands a shoulder strike.
Reilly working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Golem lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Reilly.
Golem working aggressively here.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Golem.
Reilly tries a body shot but Golem blocks it.
Golem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reilly is leaning against Golem and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Golem misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reilly has a couple of punches blocked by Golem.
Golem has a couple of punches blocked by Reilly.
Golem working aggressively here.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Golem tries to throw a body punch but Reilly avoids it by throwing Golem back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reilly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Golem has a couple of punches blocked by Reilly.
Reilly struggles to land a body shot inside as Golem controls his hands.
Reilly misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Reilly.
Reilly scores with a hook to the body.
A short body shot lands from Golem as the two fighters clinch.
Golem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reilly is leaning against Golem and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reilly can't find room to land a body shot as Golem controls the action.
Reilly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reilly misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land.
Golem blocks an uppercut.
Reilly tries a body shot but Golem blocks it.
Reilly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reilly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golem makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Golem has a couple of punches blocked by Reilly.
Reilly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Golem misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reilly scores with a shot to the side of Golem's head.
Reilly gets through Golem's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Golem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Golem lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reilly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reilly.
Golem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reilly throws a punch but it's blocked by Golem.
Reilly misses with some punches.
Golem goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Golem scores with a shot to the side of Reilly's head.
Golem lands with a left to the head.
Reilly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Golems head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Golem scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Golem.
A short uppercut from Golem.
Reilly tries to work over Golem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reilly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reilly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Golem throws a head punch that misses.
Golem misses with some punches.
Golem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Golem misses with some punches.
Reilly working aggressively here.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reilly lands an uppercut.
A short right from Reilly.
Still in the clinch, Reilly scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reilly works on Golem's body with a couple of short punches.
Golem throws a punch but it's blocked by Reilly.
Reilly tries to throw a body punch but Golem avoids it by throwing Reilly back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reilly lands a hook that snaps the head of Golem backwards.
Golem lands with a light punch inside.
Golem blocks a body shot from Reilly.
Golem working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reilly misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Reilly dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Golem lands with a right hand.
Reilly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Golem paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reilly works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Reilly takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Golem throws a right and a left that both miss.
Reilly turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Golem is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reilly.
Golem jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Golem throws a predictable looking body shot
and Reilly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Golem swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Golem misses its intended target.
Golem looks to throw the jab but Reilly is out of range.
Reilly tries to counter with a clinch but Golem shakes him off and moves away.
Reilly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Golem.
Golem walks into a left hand.
Golem tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reilly was well out of range. Poor timing from Golem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reilly clinches.
Reilly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golem.
Mike Reilly seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Golem misses with the head strike.
Golem misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly swings wildly with an uppercut but Golem uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Reilly.
Reilly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golem.
Reilly lands a left hand that snaps the head of Golem backwards.
Reilly throws a head punch that misses.
Reilly swings wildly with an uppercut but Golem uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reilly blocking some punches.
Reilly has a couple of punches blocked by Golem.
Reilly working aggressively here.
Golem misses with a short punch on the inside.
Golem throws a punch but it's blocked by Reilly.
Golem throws a head punch that misses.
Reilly working aggressively here.
Golem lands a left hand.
Reilly throws a punch but it's blocked by Golem.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golem.
Reilly scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land.
Reilly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Golem blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Golem can't find room to land a body shot as Reilly controls the action.
Golem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Golem misses with a body punch.
Golem lands a nice shot to the body.
Reilly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Golem swings wildly with an uppercut but Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reilly tries to work over Golem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Golem lands with a right to the head.
Reilly lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Golem fails to land.
Golem working aggressively here.
Reilly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reilly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reilly blocking some punches.
Golem misses with a punch to the body.
Reilly misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Golem misses with a short punch on the inside.
Golem misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reilly.
A short right from Reilly.
Reilly has a couple of punches blocked by Golem.
Reilly has a couple of punches blocked by Golem.
Reilly has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golem.
Reilly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reilly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
Reilly throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Reilly.
Reilly throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Reilly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Reilly.
Reilly tries to work over Golem's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Reilly.
Reilly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
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!
Reilly struggles to land a body shot inside as Golem controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Reilly.
Golem misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reilly.
Golem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Golem.
Reilly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reilly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reilly lands a hook that snaps the head of Golem backwards.
Reilly lands a body punch in the clinch.
Golem misses with a punch on the inside.
Reilly gets through Golem's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Golem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reilly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Reilly pushes Golem back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reilly struggles to land a body shot inside as Golem controls his hands.
Golem lands a right hand.
Reilly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Golem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Golem.
Golem working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Reilly showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Golem looks to score with a jab to the body but Reilly is just out of range.
A punch combination from Golem misses.
A nice side step and Reilly releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Emet Golem is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Golem takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Reilly tries to clinch there but Golem circles away.
Golem avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Golem looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Golem misses with an uppercut. Reilly saw that one coming.
Reilly takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Reilly drives through and clinches with Golem against the cage.
A hook to the body from Reilly.
Reilly scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Golem fails to land.
Golem lands a right hand that snaps the head of Reilly backwards.
A short right from Reilly on the inside.
Reilly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reilly can't find room to land a body shot as Golem controls the action.
Reilly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Golems head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reilly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Golem backwards.
Golem prevents a body shot from Reilly.
Golem prevents a body shot from Reilly.
Nice body punch from Reilly - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reilly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reilly.
Reilly blocking some punches.
Golem doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Golem fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reilly.
A nice right hand lands inside from Reilly.
Reilly pushes Golem back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Golem lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Reilly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reilly can't find room to land a body shot as Golem controls the action.
Reilly struggles to land a body shot inside as Golem controls his hands.
Golem misses with a body punch.
Reilly lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Reilly.
Reilly misses with a punch to the body.
Reilly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reilly throws a head punch that misses.
Reilly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Golem backwards.
Reilly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Golem backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
Golem tries a body shot but Reilly blocks it.
Golem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Golem has a couple of punches blocked by Reilly.
Golem tries to work over Reilly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Golem swings wildly with an uppercut but Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reilly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reilly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reilly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Golem swings wildly with an uppercut but Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Golem misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly has a couple of punches blocked by Golem.
Reilly lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short left from Reilly.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Golem.
Golem misses with a body punch.
Golem misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Reilly.
Golem's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reilly throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Golems head.
Still in the clinch, Reilly scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reilly lands with a right to the head.
Golem working aggressively here.
Emet Golem has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Golem.
Golem throws a head punch that misses.
Reilly gets through Golem's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Golem misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly scores with a nice hook to the head.
Reilly misses with the head strike.
Reilly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Golem is rocked!
Reilly lands a shot to the body.
Oh Golem is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reilly digs a right hand underneath Golem's ribcage. Golem let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Golem seems to have got his legs back now.
Golem misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reilly misses with a punch to the body.
Golem misses with some punches.
Golem working aggressively here.
Reilly pushes Golem back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Golem tries a body shot but Reilly blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reilly lands with a right to the head.
Golem swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Golem tries to work over Reilly's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reilly lands a hook to the side of the head.
Golem swings wildly with an uppercut but Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reilly blocking some punches.
Reilly misses with a punch to the body.
Golem prevents a body shot from Reilly.
Golem makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Golem fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Reilly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Golem backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Golem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly digs a right hand underneath Golem's ribcage. Golem let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Reilly.
Golem working aggressively here.
Reilly pushes Golem back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike Reilly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Reilly winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike Reilly!
Mike Reilly 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Tiddlywinks (ranked 763 p4p, 77 weight class) and Michael Proctor (ranked 1029 p4p, 111 weight class). Tiddlywinks comes into the arena with The Seinfeld Intro blaring out of the sound system. Roger Tiddlywinks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Tiddlywinks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 13 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michael Proctor!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Alyssa Summers and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiddlywinks misses with a leg kick
letting Proctor counter with a right hand.
Tiddlywinks shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tiddlywinks scores with a head kick. Proctor tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Tiddlywinks throws a low kick, looking for Proctor's leg but Proctor calmly moves out of range.
Tiddlywinks shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Proctor eats them both and turns towards Tiddlywinks to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Michael Proctor has been cut.
Tiddlywinks takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Proctor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Proctor cracks Tiddlywinks with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Tiddlywinks looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Proctor finish him?
It looks like Roger Tiddlywinks has been cut.
Tiddlywinks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
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!
Tiddlywinks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Proctor.
Proctor avoids the body shot from Tiddlywinks.
A punch combination from Tiddlywinks misses.
Proctor walks into a jab.
Tiddlywinks throws a nice inside leg kick.
Proctor delivers a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Proctor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tiddlywinks is rocked!
Tiddlywinks is holding his hands too far apart here. Proctor throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Tiddlywinks is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Michael Proctor!
Michael Proctor gave a mention to KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Roger Tiddlywinks stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want icecream mom'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barney Rumble (ranked 1374 p4p, 146 weight class) and Ralph McGuire Jr (ranked 955 p4p, 100 weight class). Rumble comes to the cage accompanied by Queens of the Stone Age - My God is the Sun . McGuire Jr has chosen Tom Petty - I Won't Back Down as his entrance music. Ralph McGuire Jr has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barney Rumble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ralph McGuire Jr!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rumble needs to keep his hands up - McGuire Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Rumble throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McGuire Jr stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGuire Jr takes one to the chin there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rumble.
Rumble jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rumble dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McGuire Jr throws a series of punches but Rumble avoids them all with ease.
Rumble has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marijuana Gardens in the buildup to the fight.
Rumble fakes the leg kick and cracks McGuire Jr in the body.
McGuire Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Rumble with a hook.
It looks like Ralph McGuire Jr has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire Jr pushes Rumble up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rumble.
Rumble stalling in the clinch.
Rumble makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rumble.
A body shot lands from Rumble.
Rumble dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
McGuire Jr has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rumble regains guard immediately.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire Jr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rumble is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rumble escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. McGuire Jr gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
McGuire Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McGuire Jr cracks Rumble with a solid left hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGuire Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rumble is trying to control the position but McGuire Jr postures up.
Rumble preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rumble is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rumble has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McGuire Jr can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
McGuire Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McGuire Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rumble works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McGuire Jr works over Rumble with some ground and pound from guard.
Rumble looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGuire Jr is one step ahead there.
McGuire Jr in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McGuire Jr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rumble is trying to keep McGuire Jr in close.
Rumble preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rumble has momentary wrist control but McGuire Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
McGuire Jr with a nice head shot there.
McGuire Jr stopping the sweep attempt from Rumble.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rumble is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGuire Jr is aware though and is defending well.
Rumble is trying to control the position but McGuire Jr postures up.
McGuire Jr with a flurry of punches that miss.
Rumble utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rumble trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGuire Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McGuire Jr scoring with some ground and pound.
McGuire Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rumble is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McGuire Jr scoring with punches to the head and body.
McGuire Jr lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Rumble is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rumble working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McGuire Jr doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McGuire Jr manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McGuire Jr postures up in Rumble's guard and throws a big left but Rumble blocks it.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells McGuire Jr's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rumble is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ralph McGuire Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ralph McGuire Jr's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rumble works the jab nicely.
McGuire Jr has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A leg kick checked by McGuire Jr.
Rumble bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McGuire Jr's head backwards.
McGuire Jr checks a low kick from Rumble.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGuire Jr! But no joy.
Crunch! Rumble slams his shin into McGuire Jr's torso.
Rumble lands a head shot.
Rumble lands a glancing blow to the side of McGuire Jr's head.
McGuire Jr tries to clinch up.
McGuire Jr jabs Rumble to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Rumble swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ralph McGuire Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire Jr scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Barney Rumble 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!
A good leg kick by McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rumble.
Rumble looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire Jr is just out of range.
McGuire Jr throws out a counter right but Rumble avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire Jr looks to land a combination. Rumble sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
McGuire Jr throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rumble attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire Jr connects with a solid leg kick.
McGuire Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rumble manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rumble avoids the body shot from McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rumble sprawls well. Rumble wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. McGuire Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Rumble avoids the body shot from McGuire Jr.
An attempted straight right counter from Rumble misses the target.
A jab from Rumble misses.
Rumble digs a good hook to McGuire Jr's body.
McGuire Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rumble's calf.
Rumble throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire Jr's shoulder, as McGuire Jr tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McGuire Jr! But no joy.
McGuire Jr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rumble stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rumble wants it to stay on the feet.
That kick from Rumble tenderised McGuire Jr's leg. McGuire Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGuire Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rumble can pounce on him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rumble, as that shot connected.
McGuire Jr takes one to the chin there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rumble.
Rumble throws a body shot but no joy.
Rumble walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGuire Jr checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Rumble is looking to chop away at McGuire Jr's legs.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire Jr. Rumble does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rumble appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rumble attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McGuire Jr throws a right hand that Rumble ducks under and follows up with a left that Rumble also avoids with ease.
McGuire Jr looks to land a combination but Rumble avoids it well.
McGuire Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McGuire Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rumble swats away the attempt to clinch by McGuire Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire Jr pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McGuire Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rumble.
McGuire Jr throws out a counter right but Rumble avoids it with no problem.
McGuire Jr misses with a straight right.
Rumble connects with a body shot.
McGuire Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rumble defends well and McGuire Jr ends up having to push Rumble into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barney Rumble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McGuire Jr is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Rumble.
McGuire Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGuire Jr misses with a body shot.
Rumble swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rumble uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr misses with a body shot.
Rumble lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McGuire Jr connects with an inside leg kick.
McGuire Jr wants to clinch but Rumble slips to the side
and Rumble finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
McGuire Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire Jr takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
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!
Rumble stuffs the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McGuire Jr.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rumble.
Barney Rumble is winning the standup battle so far.
Rumble bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGuire Jr's head.
That has opened up Ralph McGuire Jr's cut even more.
McGuire Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rumble can pounce on him.
McGuire Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rumble.
As Rumble backs off McGuire Jr throws a huge counter combo but Rumble manages to avoid it all.
Barney Rumble is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGuire Jr lands with a cross.
McGuire Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rumble avoids it really well and circles away.
McGuire Jr changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rumble looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rumble sneaks out the side door and pushes McGuire Jr away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barney Rumble dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rumble throws a big shot that misses.
McGuire Jr misses the jab.
McGuire Jr throws a chopping leg kick but Rumble manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rumble misses with a body shot.
It seemed like McGuire Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rumble with a jab.
Rumble throws a nice inside leg kick.
McGuire Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rumble. Rumble circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McGuire Jr tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rumble manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rumble avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rumble pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces McGuire Jr back to the cage. Rumble follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
McGuire Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Rumble sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rumble fires out a quick counter leg kick but McGuire Jr just manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire Jr stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rumble.
Rumble throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
McGuire Jr cracks Rumble with a right hand to the side of the head.
McGuire Jr throws a lazy right hand but Rumble sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rumble with a jab.
McGuire Jr wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McGuire Jr slips under a jab from Rumble.
Rumble showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
McGuire Jr tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rumble counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McGuire Jr staying out of range there.
McGuire Jr appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
McGuire Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rumble throws out the jab.
Rumble misses the jab.
McGuire Jr tries a quick counter leg kick but Rumble is wise to it.
McGuire Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rumble swings widly with a right hand
and McGuire Jr counters with a nice uppercut.
McGuire Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rumble keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rumble finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rumble throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Rumble tries to sprawl out of it but McGuire Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rumble manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Rumble appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rumble chopping away at his opponent's legs.
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!
Rumble throws a leg kick which misses McGuire Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as McGuire Jr tries to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rumble buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rumble connects with an inside leg kick.
Rumble is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McGuire Jr can do to turn this around?
Rumble is looking to slow McGuire Jr down with leg kicks.
Rumble connects with a solid leg kick.
Rumble throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
McGuire Jr is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rumble takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rumble misses with a low kick.
Rumble misses with a body shot.
McGuire Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
You can see that McGuire Jr has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Rumble misses with a body shot.
McGuire Jr tries to clinch but Rumble moves out of range.
Rumble throws out a leg kick but McGuire Jr moves out of range and Rumble only half commits.
Rumble with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rumble attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rumble throws a solid leg kick but McGuire Jr takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rumble.
McGuire Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barney Rumble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ralph McGuire Jr.
Rumble blocks a head kick by McGuire Jr.
Rumble lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGuire Jr's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from McGuire Jr does no damage.
Rumble slips under a jab.
Rumble fires out a quick counter leg kick but McGuire Jr just manages to avoid it.
Rumble lands a leg kick that knocks McGuire Jr off balance momentarily.
McGuire Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McGuire Jr throws a hook but Rumble blocks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - McGuire Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rumble throws a body shot but no joy.
McGuire Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rumble counters with a nice low kick that buckles McGuire Jr's knee momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Rumble. That's going to slow McGuire Jr down.
Rumble fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGuire Jr.
Rumble just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire Jr closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rumble circles away.
Rumble lands a lovely overhand right.
Rumble misses with a body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barney Rumble showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Rumble has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barney Rumble!
Barney Rumble decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Kravac (ranked 1048 p4p, 154 weight class) and Kevin Garbutt (ranked 606 p4p, 87 weight class). Garbutt has chosen Saxon - Strong Arm of the Law as his entrance music. Samuel Kravac had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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206 lbs
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32
215 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Kravac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Garbutt!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kravac swings widly with a right hand
and Garbutt counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kravac's knee momentarily.
Garbutt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Garbutt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kravac.
Kravac misses with a wild body shot.
Kravac fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kravac forces Garbutt back against the cage and clinches.
Garbutt pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kravac looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kravac moves out of range of the strikes.
Garbutt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kravac sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kravac closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kravac goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Garbutt has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kravac but great work by Garbutt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garbutt controlling from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kravac tries to buck Garbutt off but Garbutt is having none of it.
Garbutt tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kravac struggling a bit here.
Garbutt taking a breather here.
Kravac parries the strikes from Garbutt easily there. Garbutt is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kravac to escape.
Kravac tries to bench press Garbutt off him but Garbutt keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kravac can't do much from the bottom here.
Kravac is looking to regain half guard here but Garbutt keeps moving and retains side control.
Garbutt tries to advance to mount but can't.
Kravac manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Garbutt is concentrating on defense, preventing Kravac from advancing position.
Kravac prevents Garbutt from improving his position.
Kravac is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Kravac missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Garbutt works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kravac throws a big right hand that misses.
Garbutt lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kravac can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Garbutt controls the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Garbutt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kravac has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Garbutt has managed to get both his arms back between Kravac's legs - danger averted.
Kravac looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garbutt pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kravac is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kravac is looking for a triangle but Garbutt pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kravac looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garbutt is one step ahead there.
Garbutt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Garbutt postures up.
Garbutt wants to get up but he can't break Kravac's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Garbutt is stalling in the full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Garbutt throws a leg kick but Kravac moved away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kravac tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garbutt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Garbutt let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kravac tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Garbutt manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kravac cracks Garbutt with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Garbutt dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jab, jab by Kravac - just one landing.
Garbutt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kravac moves away.
Kravac closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kravac works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kravac goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Garbutt rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Kravac's guard! Nice work there by Garbutt!
Garbutt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kravac is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Garbutt won't allow Kravac to sweep him here.
Kevin Garbutt has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garbutt sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Kravac trying to control the position.
Kravac wants to sweep here but Garbutt controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Garbutt slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kravac looking to hit a scissor sweep but Garbutt is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garbutt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kravac pulls Garbutt in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kravac slips a jab from Garbutt.
Garbutt ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kravac wants to clinch
and Garbutt counters with a nice uppercut.
Kravac shoots in but no luck this time.
Kravac shoots in for a takedown but Garbutt shows good takedown defense.
Kravac doesn't manage to clinch there - Garbutt circles away.
Garbutt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kravac avoids the head kick by Garbutt.
Kravac drops down looking for a counter takedown but Garbutt sprawls and moves away.
Kravac tries to clinch up
and Garbutt counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Samuel Kravac has been cut.
Kevin Garbutt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kravac misses with a body punch
and Garbutt counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garbutt throws a wild body kick that Kravac sees coming a mile off.
Kravac misses with a takedown attempt - Garbutt sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Kravac. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kravac scores with a jab. Garbutt acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kravac tries to clinch there but Garbutt circles away.
Garbutt lands a slapping body shot.
Kravac fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kravac takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garbutt closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Kravac out cold! Kravac corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kevin Garbutt!
Our winner, Kevin Garbutt, 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Wayne Gracie (ranked 296 p4p, 12 weight class) and Pele Ronaldo (ranked 472 p4p, 24 weight class). Gracie's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Thriller by Michael Jackson. John Wayne Gracie has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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269 lbs
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33
266 lbs
15 - 12 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Wayne Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pele Ronaldo!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ronaldo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gracie manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
An attempted straight right counter from Gracie misses the target.
Ronaldo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gracie throws a leg kick
and Ronaldo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ronaldo.
Gracie wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Ronaldo is now in half guard.
Ronaldo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Ronaldo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gracie is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ronaldo pulls his head out easily.
Ronaldo tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Gracie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is staying active underneath Ronaldo, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Gracie is pressing down on Ronaldo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but Ronaldo is proving a slippery customer.
Ronaldo avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie has his foot on Ronaldo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ronaldo works his way back into a safe position though.
Gracie is trying to keep Ronaldo in close.
Ronaldo trying to control the position from guard on top but Gracie is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Gracie is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Ronaldo has his hands clasped together but Gracie extends and breaks Ronaldo's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Gracie.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). John Wayne Gracie!
John Wayne Gracie is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking John Wayne Gracie made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Barrera (ranked 118 p4p, 17 weight class) and Miro Bang (ranked 268 p4p, 39 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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205 lbs
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214 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
20 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mario Barrera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Miro Bang!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bang fails with the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bang.
Barrera throws a body shot but no joy.
Barrera lands a body shot.
Barrera throws a body shot but no joy.
Barrera throws a body punch but Bang moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Barrera. No joy for Bang on that attempt.
Barrera is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mario Barrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miro Bang.
Barrera dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Barrera manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barrera is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Barrera has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Studio in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang closes this distance looking for a takedown but Barrera circles away.
Barrera went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bang tries to clinch up but Barrera circles away and keeps his distance.
Barrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bang was well out of range. Poor timing from Barrera.
Barrera misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bang.
Bang with a poor takedown
and Barrera counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bang thinking.
Barrera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barrera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bang appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barrera misses with a hook.
Barrera pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bang drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barrera defends it well.
Barrera fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrera punishes Bang's body with a nice straight punch.
Bang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Barrera makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Barrera jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barrera ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bang moves away.
A shot to the body from Barrera misses
and Bang counters with a single leg into guard. Barrera didn't expect that.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bang is looking to work some ground and pound but Barrera has wrist control.
Bang throwing strikes from guard but Barrera blocks nicely.
Bang postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barrera is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrera is adopting a defensive guard.
Bang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Barrera is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bang loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bang passes Barrera's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bang is looking for a kimura but Barrera is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bang to get the leverage.
Bang throwing shots but Barrera is blocking nicely.
Bang seems to be working for a kimura but Barrera defends the submission attempt.
Barrera is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrera avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bang.
Bang is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Barrera is just riding it out for now. Bang eventually gives up the hold.
Bang seems to be working for a kimura but Barrera defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bang is looking to pass Barrera's guard but actually Barrera recovers to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Barrera dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Barrera throws the left hand but Bang avoids the punch easily.
Barrera swings for the body but Bang moves out of range.
Barrera displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bang.
Barrera fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bang manages to avoid it.
Mario Barrera is winning the standup battle so far.
Barrera throws a right and a left that Bang avoids nicely.
Bang fails with the takedown
and Barrera counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bang thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrera throws a body punch but Bang moves out of range.
Barrera tries to land a front kick but Bang steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mario Barrera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrera displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bang.
Mario Barrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miro Bang.
Bang tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barrera sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bang somewhat.
Mario Barrera is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bang is looking to chop away at Barrera's legs.
Barrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bang wants to clinch up but Barrera keeps it at a distance.
Bang tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barrera sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bang somewhat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Barrera throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Barrera tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bang was well out of range. Poor timing from Barrera.
Bang shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Barrera sprawls well. Barrera wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bang gets slowly back to his feet.
Bang shoots in for a double leg but Barrera sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Bang scores with a takedown into Barrera's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bang trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bang throwing strikes from guard but Barrera blocks nicely.
Bang works over Barrera with some ground and pound from guard.
Bang postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bang throwing strikes from guard but Barrera blocks nicely.
Bang has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bang postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Barrera is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bang, into his guard.
Barrera is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bang can do to turn this around?
Bang looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Barrera passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barrera pulls his head out easily.
Bang wants to get back to full guard.
Bang looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bang wants to improve his position but Barrera is controlling well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bang is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Barrera pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mario Barrera dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Barrera takes a swing at Bang's ribcage but misses.
Barrera misses with a wild body shot.
Bang wants to clinch up but Barrera keeps it at a distance.
A counter left hand to the body from Barrera misses its target.
Barrera throws a body shot but no joy.
Barrera with a hook.
Bang tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Barrera counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bang thinking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barrera just misses with a punch to the body.
Bang drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barrera defends it well.
A swing and a miss from Barrera.
Bang feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bang darts in looking for a takedown but Barrera gets double underhooks and turns Bang into the cage.
Bang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Barrera's waist but Barrera gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bang off to one side.
Barrera takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Barrera throws a body punch but Bang moves out of range.
Bang shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Barrera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mario Barrera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miro Bang.
Barrera fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barrera is looking to wear down Bang with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barrera sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barrera defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bang.
Bang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrera throws out a loose jab but Bang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bang has his takedown stuffed
and Barrera counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barrera looks to score with a jab to the body but Bang is just out of range.
Barrera swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barrera throws a body shot but no joy.
Bang with the counter takedown but Barrera avoids it easily.
Bang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barrera.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barrera throws a body punch but Bang moves out of range.
Bang changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Bang tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barrera defends well and Bang ends up having to push Barrera into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barrera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barrera throws a hook to the side of Bang's head but Bang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Barrera throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bang closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Barrera did well to prevent Bang getting side control.
Bang sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Barrera defending well though.
Barrera moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bang slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Barrera dodges the ground and pound from Bang.
Bang tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bang is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Barrera is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Barrera tries to buck Bang off but Bang is having none of it.
Bang throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bang swings around for an armbar but Barrera sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Bang's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bang has an active guard here but Barrera has managed to pass into half guard.
Miro Bang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bang looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mario Barrera showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Barrera, 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mario Barrera!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rama Arjuna (ranked 53 p4p, 9 weight class) and Cleon Wright (ranked 256 p4p, 35 weight class). Arjuna comes to the cage accompanied by Om. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rama Arjuna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cleon Wright!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arjuna on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Wright throws a good cross that connects.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Arjuna moves away.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Wright throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Arjuna on the side of the head.
Wright lands a two punch combo.
Arjuna moves away from the strike by Wright.
Arjuna throwing a counter right hand but Wright manages to avoid it.
Wright lands a jab to the nose.
Arjuna needs to keep his hands up - Wright had a free shot at his head there.
Donk. Wright catches Arjuna right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wright throws a sloppy body shot
and Arjuna counters with a nice leg kick.
Arjuna avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wright scores with a hook.
Wright has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Wright misses with a double jab
and Arjuna counters with a right hand to the body.
Wright misses with a body punch
and Arjuna counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Cleon Wright has been cut.
Arjuna avoids a kick to the body.
Wright pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Arjuna was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wright thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arjuna was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Wright thuds a left hand into Arjuna's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arjuna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Arjuna takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wright scores with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Wright there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wright swings for the body but Arjuna moves out of range.
Wright swings away with a body shot that misses
and Arjuna counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wright looks winded!
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!
Wright misses with a jab to the body
and Arjuna counters with a nice uppercut.
Arjuna moves out of range of the body kick.
Arjuna bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arjuna tried to counter with a leg kick but Wright avoided it.
Wright misses with a leg kick
and Arjuna counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright throws a big shot that misses.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Arjuna was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wright.
Wright dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wright lands a nice leg kick that just misses Arjuna's sensitive parts.
Wright jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wright is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Arjuna.
Wright throws a jab when Arjuna was well out of range.
Arjuna swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wright swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Arjuna fires out a quick counter leg kick but Wright just manages to avoid it.
Wright misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arjuna.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wright throws a front kick aimed at Arjuna's knee but Arjuna avoids it well.
Arjuna throws a big counter combination but Wright scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Arjuna's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wright connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Arjuna scrambles back to his feet.
Jab from Wright.
A big left from Wright misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wright. Arjuna does a little dance to reset his feet.
Arjuna moves forwards but Wright connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've been told by Arjuna's head coaches at Broken Halo's -Temple of Illumination that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wright is looking to slow Arjuna down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut lands for Wright. That snapped Arjuna's head back.
Wright throws a leg kick that misses.
Arjuna half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cleon Wright dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cleon Wright's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Arjuna moves away from the strike by Wright.
Arjuna is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cleon Wright seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Wright throws a leg kick that is checked
and Arjuna counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wright buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Arjuna has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Arjuna ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Arjuna misses the target.
Wright bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Arjuna's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright throws a combination that misses
and Arjuna counters with a nice kick to the body.
Wright is breathing heavily.
Wright looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Wright throws a leg kick
and Arjuna counters with a crisp right hand that drops Wright! Arjuna lets Wright back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Wright is rocked!
That has opened up Cleon Wright's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Wright does no damage.
The fighters circling - Wright throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Arjuna slips under a jab from Wright.
And Arjuna counters with a quick kick to the body but Wright blocks it.
Arjuna staying out of range there.
And Arjuna counters with a quick kick to the body but Wright blocks it.
Wright misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Arjuna counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Wright has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Rama Arjuna!
Rama Arjuna 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Vee (ranked 57 p4p, 6 weight class) and Daniel Crushman (ranked 283 p4p, 26 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Vee might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Da Mystery of Chessboxin by Wu-Tang Clan. 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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262 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandon Vee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Crushman!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vee fails to land with a series of punches.
Daniel Crushman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vee avoids the body shot from Crushman.
Vee looks to throw the jab but Crushman is out of range.
Crushman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Crushman.
Crushman loads up on a big right hand but Vee slips the punch.
Crushman delivers a nice body kick.
Vee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab from Crushman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crushman connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Brandon Vee has been cut.
Vee stuns Crushman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Vee slips a straight right by Crushman.
Crushman throws a body shot but no joy.
Crushman throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vee's waist but Vee gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Crushman off to one side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crushman shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Vee manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Vee scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Crushman misses with a kick to the body.
A jab from Vee misses.
Crushman throws a leg kick but Vee checks it.
Vee swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crushman swings away with a body shot that misses
and Vee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Daniel Crushman has been cut.
Vee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Crushman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vee manages to avoid it.
Crushman misses with a hook
and Vee counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crushman gets the takedown into side control.
Vee is trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crushman trying to control the position but Vee is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vee tries to escape but Crushman is in control.
Crushman is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vee has escaped the position, nice work there.
Crushman swings around for an armbar but Vee sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Crushman's guard.
Vee would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Vee preventing the sweep.
Crushman has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Vee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Crushman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vee stands and steps away. Crushman gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Vee lands with an uppercut that bounces Crushman off the cage and back into range.
Brandon Vee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A left lands for Vee.
Crushman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vee lands a lovely overhand right.
That has opened up Daniel Crushman's cut even more.
Vee throws an overhand right that drops Crushman like a sack of potatoes! Vee dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Vee!
Post fight, an emotional Brandon Vee said 'You are looking at one of the most dangerous weapons on earth, a black man who don't give a shit. And no one can stop me. Can you dig it? CAN YOU DIG IT!?'.
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