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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Bailey (ranked 3483 p4p, 362 weight class) and Alex Polyanskiy (ranked 3273 p4p, 346 weight class). Bailey's entrance music is Go Hard Or Go Home. A fine choice. Polyanskiy has chosen Oxxxymiron - Signs of life as his entrance music. Alex Polyanskiy is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Bailey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alex Polyanskiy!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bailey throws a push kick but Polyanskiy slaps the foot to one side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bailey.
Bailey connects with a leg kick. Polyanskiy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Polyanskiy connects with a nice looking jab.
Bailey scores with a push kick.
We've been hearing reports that Bailey has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Polyanskiy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bailey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bailey swings for the body but Polyanskiy moves out of range.
Bailey blocks a head kick by Polyanskiy.
Bailey slaps away a takedown attempt from Polyanskiy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bailey defending well as Polyanskiy loads up on a big left hand.
Bailey scores with a one two! Polyanskiy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bailey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bailey swings for the body but Polyanskiy moves out of range.
Polyanskiy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Polyanskiy misses the jab.
Bailey throws a big counter combination but Polyanskiy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bailey misses with a double jab.
Polyanskiy throws out a loose jab but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bailey on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polyanskiy lunges at Bailey with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bailey's hand.
Polyanskiy lands with a cross.
Bailey scores with a hook.
Bailey throws a leg kick that misses.
Bailey throws a series of strikes that have Polyanskiy backpedaling.
Bailey fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bailey throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Polyanskiy is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bailey throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bailey stuffs the takedown attempt from Polyanskiy. Polyanskiy gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice shot by Bailey.
Bailey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Polyanskiy.
And Polyanskiy tries to counter it with a takedown but Bailey pushes his down on his head and steps out.
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!
Bailey scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Polyanskiy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bailey.
Joe Bailey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bailey lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Polyanskiy. Beautiful body shot.
Bailey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Polyanskiy has time to react.
Joe Bailey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Polyanskiy connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bailey. Bailey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Polyanskiy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bailey is trying to defend but Polyanskiy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The fighters are battling for position here. Bailey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Polyanskiy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Polyanskiy looking to pass the guard.
Polyanskiy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Bailey dives on top into guard.
Bailey has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Polyanskiy is proving hard to escape from.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bailey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Polyanskiy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bailey has managed to get both his arms back between Polyanskiy's legs - danger averted.
Polyanskiy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bailey doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bailey manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bailey postures up.
Bailey would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bailey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bailey postures up.
Polyanskiy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Polyanskiy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Polyanskiy escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bailey gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bailey would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Polyanskiy has his foot on Bailey's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bailey works his way back into a safe position though.
Polyanskiy has an active guard here but Bailey has managed to pass into half guard.
Bailey controlling the pace.
Polyanskiy actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Bailey dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bailey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Polyanskiy was well out of range. Poor timing from Bailey.
Bailey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Polyanskiy can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Polyanskiy is defended easily by Bailey.
A jab from Polyanskiy misses.
Bailey throws a right and a left that Polyanskiy avoids nicely.
Bailey feints and then cracks Polyanskiy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Polyanskiy down.
Bailey slips a straight right by Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Polyanskiy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Polyanskiy throws an off balance right hand
and Bailey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Polyanskiy or perhaps it was just good defense by Bailey, which made it look bad.
Bailey throws a big counter combination but Polyanskiy scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bailey is looking to wear down Polyanskiy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey misses with an attempted mid kick.
Joe Bailey is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bailey. Polyanskiy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Polyanskiy with the counter takedown but Bailey avoids it easily.
Bailey lands a really nice looking cross but Polyanskiy seems unphased.
Bailey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polyanskiy looks to throw the jab but Bailey is out of range.
Bailey walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Polyanskiy might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Polyanskiy connects with a single shot there.
Bailey throws a series of punches but Polyanskiy moves out of range.
Polyanskiy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bailey.
Bailey attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Polyanskiy throws out a loose jab but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Polyanskiy gets the takedown into side control.
Polyanskiy working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Polyanskiy swings around for an armbar but Bailey sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Polyanskiy's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Polyanskiy is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bailey wants to stand but Polyanskiy has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Polyanskiy is looking for a triangle here but Bailey uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Polyanskiy wants to control but Bailey postures up.
Bailey stands up and beckons Polyanskiy to his feet.
Nice body kick from Bailey.
Polyanskiy connects with a looping right hand.
Polyanskiy misses with a hook. Bailey ducked under it nicely.
Bailey defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Polyanskiy.
It looked like Bailey was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Joe Bailey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Polyanskiy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polyanskiy blocks a low kick nicely.
Bailey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bailey cracks Polyanskiy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bailey moves out of range of the body kick from Polyanskiy.
Bailey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Polyanskiy drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bailey defends it well.
Bailey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Polyanskiy will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bailey is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bailey lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Bailey will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bailey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Polyanskiy.
Joe Bailey is winning the standup battle so far.
Polyanskiy throws a body shot but no joy.
Bailey scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bailey blocks a head kick by Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Polyanskiy misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Polyanskiy misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Bailey.
Bailey just misses with a punch to the body.
Polyanskiy throws a sloppy head kick and Bailey moves out of range easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bailey lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Polyanskiy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Polyanskiy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Bailey throws out a leg kick but Polyanskiy moves out of range and Bailey only half commits.
Polyanskiy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Polyanskiy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Polyanskiy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bailey moves away.
Bailey misses with a few strikes there.
Bailey rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Polyanskiy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bailey has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bailey there as he acknowledges the shot.
Polyanskiy tries to score with a low kick but Bailey moves his leg out of the way.
As Polyanskiy backs away, Bailey returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bailey slaps away a takedown attempt from Polyanskiy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bailey throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bailey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Polyanskiy takes a swing at Bailey's ribcage but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Bailey dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Polyanskiy gets a double leg takedown into Bailey's guard.
Polyanskiy trying to control but Bailey is working from the bottom.
Bailey 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.
Polyanskiy has gone for a leg lock! Bailey slips out almost immediately though and dives into Polyanskiy's guard.
Polyanskiy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Polyanskiy looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Bailey has picked Polyanskiy up and slammed him! Polyanskiy can't keep hold of the triangle and Bailey manages to pass to side control!
Bailey has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Bailey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bailey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Polyanskiy manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bailey lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Polyanskiy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Polyanskiy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Polyanskiy loads up on a big right hand but Bailey slips the punch.
Polyanskiy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Polyanskiy misses with a wild body shot.
Bailey fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A swing and a miss from Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy slips a jab and a cross from Bailey.
Polyanskiy misses the shot to the body.
Bailey fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Polyanskiy on the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bailey lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Polyanskiy has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Polyanskiy and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Polyanskiy checks a leg kick.
Bailey lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bailey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Polyanskiy tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Polyanskiy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Polyanskiy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Polyanskiy moves out of range of the body kick from Bailey.
Bailey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Polyanskiy moves away.
Alex Polyanskiy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Bailey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bailey throws a series of punches but Polyanskiy moves out of range.
Polyanskiy throws a body shot but no joy.
Bailey misses with a two punch combination.
Bailey throws a hook but Polyanskiy blocks it.
Nice shot lands for Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy misses with a straight right.
Polyanskiy dives in and grabs Bailey's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bailey pushes down on Polyanskiy's head and hops out.
Polyanskiy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bailey is looking to counter punch.
Bailey lands a jab to the head.
Bailey displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Polyanskiy throws out the jab.
Bailey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bailey thuds a left hand into Polyanskiy's body.
Bailey stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bailey wants it to stay on the feet.
Polyanskiy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bailey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Polyanskiy circles away quickly and effectively.
Bailey throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Polyanskiy misses.
Bailey is looking to counter the offense by Polyanskiy and move into the clinch.
Bailey misses with a wild combination.
Polyanskiy changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Polyanskiy chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bailey can pounce on him.
Polyanskiy checks a low kick from Bailey.
Bailey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Polyanskiy. Polyanskiy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Polyanskiy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bailey counters with a nice uppercut.
Bailey lands with an uppercut that bounces Polyanskiy off the cage and back into range.
Bailey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Horrible takedown attempt by Polyanskiy or perhaps it was just good defense by Bailey, which made it look bad.
Joe Bailey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Polyanskiy.
Bailey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Polyanskiy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Polyanskiy misses with an uppercut. Bailey saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polyanskiy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bailey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Polyanskiy misses with a wild body shot.
Polyanskiy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bailey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Polyanskiy scrambles back to his feet.
Joe Bailey is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bailey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bailey throws a right and a left that both miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bailey digs a good hook to Polyanskiy's body.
The fighters circling - Bailey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Polyanskiy avoids a punch combination nicely.
Polyanskiy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Polyanskiy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Polyanskiy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bailey is looking to slow Polyanskiy down with leg kicks.
Bailey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Polyanskiy.
Polyanskiy misses with a hook
and Bailey counters with a takedown into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Bailey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bailey has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Bailey!
Joe Bailey was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aurora Borealis (ranked 19815 p4p, 615 weight class) and Patrick Cleary (ranked 3299 p4p, 379 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Aurora Borealis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 2, fighting out of New York, Patrick Cleary!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borealis shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Borealis looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cleary with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cleary trying to hold on to Borealis's head to control him but Borealis postures up.
Borealis thows a huge punch but Cleary dodges it nicely.
Borealis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Cleary has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Borealis throwing shots but Cleary is blocking nicely.
Borealis is looking to take a break and control but Cleary is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cleary looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Borealis tries to pass to full mount but Cleary defends it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borealis sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Cleary defending well though.
Borealis slows the pace down in half guard.
Cleary gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleary had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Borealis defends it easily.
Cleary keeping moving, preventing Borealis from controlling successfully.
Borealis throws a big elbow that misses.
Cleary had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Borealis defends it easily.
Borealis stands up over Cleary, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Cleary is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borealis is aware though and is defending well.
Borealis postures up in Cleary's guard and throws a big left but Cleary blocks it.
Cleary throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Borealis throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cleary working a defensive guard here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Cleary holds on and takes a little breather.
Cleary looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Borealis wants to control from the top but Cleary keeps moving.
Borealis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Borealis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cleary's head.
Cleary keeping moving, preventing Borealis from controlling successfully.
Borealis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Cleary working a defensive guard here.
Borealis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cleary's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleary can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Borealis controls the pace.
Borealis throws a big right hand that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Borealis's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Borealis works over Cleary with some ground and pound from guard.
Borealis is working Cleary over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Borealis landing some decent shots from guard.
Borealis lands a couple of elbows.
Cleary utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cleary working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Borealis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Borealis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Borealis trying to control but Cleary is working from the bottom.
Cleary has his foot on Borealis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Borealis works his way back into a safe position though.
Borealis scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cleary throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Cleary looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Borealis is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Cleary looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borealis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Borealis wants to control from the top but Cleary keeps moving.
Borealis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Borealis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borealis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Borealis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Borealis looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aurora Borealis dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cleary checks a low kick from Borealis.
Aurora Borealis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Borealis has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cleary.
Borealis feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cleary is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borealis is aware though and is defending well.
Borealis chips away with some ground and pound.
Borealis wants to pass the guard but Cleary is keeping the position.
Cleary trying to keep a closed guard but Borealis is proving a slippery customer.
Borealis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Borealis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Borealis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cleary wants to sweep but no luck.
Aurora Borealis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cleary is looking for a triangle but Borealis pushes his legs off easily.
Cleary keeping moving, preventing Borealis from controlling successfully.
Cleary is trying to keep Borealis in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cleary keeping moving, preventing Borealis from controlling successfully.
Cleary throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Borealis is working Cleary over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cleary looking for a guillotine here but Borealis defends easily.
Cleary preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Borealis is stalling in the full guard.
Cleary looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cleary is trying to control the position but Borealis postures up.
Borealis won't allow Cleary to sweep him here.
Cleary keeping moving, preventing Borealis from controlling successfully.
Borealis is working Cleary over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cleary looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Borealis working some strikes from top position.
Cleary wants to sweep here but Borealis controlling him for the moment.
Borealis trying to control but Cleary is working from the bottom.
Borealis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cleary looking for a guillotine here but Borealis defends easily.
Cleary preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borealis wants to control from the top but Cleary keeps moving.
Borealis postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cleary working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Borealis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Borealis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Borealis lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Cleary has momentary wrist control but Borealis slips an elbow through the middle.
Borealis throwing strikes from guard but Cleary blocks nicely.
Borealis throwing strikes from guard but Cleary blocks nicely.
Borealis stands up over Cleary, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Borealis scoring with some ground and pound.
Borealis is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Borealis postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Borealis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Borealis wants to control from the top but Cleary keeps moving.
Cleary is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Borealis is aware though and is defending well.
Cleary has his foot on Borealis's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Borealis works his way back into a safe position though.
Borealis stands up over Cleary, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Borealis landing some decent shots from guard.
Borealis works over Cleary with some ground and pound from guard.
Cleary is pulling down on Borealis's head to control his posture.
Borealis stands up over Cleary, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Borealis throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cleary controls Borealis momentarily but Borealis frees himself.
Cleary is looking for a triangle but Borealis pushes his legs off easily.
Borealis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aurora Borealis dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Borealis gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borealis working the ground and pound.
Cleary is looking for a sweep.
Cleary is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Borealis trying to control the action but Cleary is working from the bottom.
Borealis lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Borealis wants to control but Cleary is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borealis landing strikes.
Cleary tries to buck Borealis off but Borealis is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borealis working the head and body with strikes.
Cleary gets back to half guard.
Borealis is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Borealis lands strikes from half guard.
Cleary is trying to maintain the position but Borealis is very close to passing his half guard.
Borealis performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cleary trying to control here.
Borealis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cleary is looking to improve his position.
Borealis trying to control from half guard but Cleary is working away.
Cleary is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Borealis scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cleary keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Borealis is looking for a kimura but Cleary is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Borealis to get the leverage.
Borealis winds up and cracks Cleary with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cleary looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cleary has his hands clasped together around Borealis's back. He's all about the action.
Cleary avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Borealis.
Cleary looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cleary moves into full guard.
Borealis missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Borealis working some strikes from top position.
Cleary keeping moving, preventing Borealis from controlling successfully.
Patrick Cleary has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cleary working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Borealis.
Borealis drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cleary manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Borealis has Cleary in his guard.
Borealis keeping moving, preventing Cleary from controlling successfully.
Cleary preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borealis working a defensive guard here.
Cleary wants to control from the top but Borealis keeps moving.
Cleary postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cleary works over Borealis with some ground and pound from guard.
Borealis is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cleary advances to half guard.
Borealis tries to roll over but Cleary keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Cleary seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Aurora Borealis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Borealis regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aurora Borealis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Borealis, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aurora Borealis!
Aurora Borealis thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike McGuire (ranked 2507 p4p, 303 weight class) and Jon Snitch (ranked 1448 p4p, 201 weight class). McGuire comes to the cage accompanied by Five Finger Death Punch - Jekyll And Hyde. Snitch has chosen I Wanna Rock as his entrance music. 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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35
173 lbs
22 - 15 - 1 |
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Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Snitch!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snitch scores with a decent looking hook.
Snitch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. McGuire defends it nicely.
McGuire is looking for a counter combo.
Snitch cracks McGuire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Snitch is looking to score with low kicks.
Snitch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McGuire tried to counter with a leg kick but Snitch avoided it.
A telegraphed right hand from Snitch misses the target.
Snitch works McGuire's body with a nice hook.
Snitch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but McGuire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Snitch.
Snitch with the counter takedown but McGuire avoids it easily.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
Snitch looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Snitch.
Snitch falls off balance throwing a combination
and McGuire counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snitch misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from McGuire misses the target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Snitch or perhaps it was just good defense by McGuire, which made it look bad.
McGuire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snitch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Snitch shoots in and drives through. McGuire sprawls well.
Mike McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snitch.
Snitch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Snitch goes for a double leg but McGuire avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McGuire continues to drive forward.
Snitch has closed the distance and engaged McGuire in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
McGuire pulls Snitch into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Snitch slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Let's hope that Snitch has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire is trying to control the position but Snitch postures up.
Snitch sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McGuire 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.
Snitch sitting in guard here, content to control.
McGuire is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snitch misses with a looping right.
Snitch bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
McGuire is looking for a sweep.
McGuire is trying to control Snitch's posture but Snitch avoids it.
McGuire sneaks back into half guard.
McGuire looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Snitch prevents McGuire from improving his position.
McGuire trying to control but Snitch postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snitch trying to control the pace.
McGuire gets back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGuire looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Snitch looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Snitch dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Snitch shoots in for a double leg but McGuire sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McGuire takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McGuire slips under a jab.
Snitch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
McGuire throws a nice looking combination but Snitch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Snitch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McGuire manages to avoid it.
McGuire is looking for a counter combo.
Snitch takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Mike McGuire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Snitch lands an overhand right.
McGuire misses with a jab to the body
and Snitch holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snitch has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McGuire avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mike McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snitch.
Snitch tries to stall but McGuire uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Snitch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McGuire is trying to pull guard but Snitch has him pressed against the cage.
McGuire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Snitch misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Snitch to score an easy takedown into full guard.
McGuire is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Snitch dives into side control.
McGuire manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Snitch is not content to let McGuire control the position.
Snitch wants to control but McGuire is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Snitch is looking for a sweep. McGuire is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McGuire trying to control from half guard but Snitch is working away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire slips a nice elbow through Snitch's hands, connecting with Snitch's forehead.
Snitch has his hands clasped together around McGuire's back. He's all about the action.
McGuire is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Snitch is holding on to half guard well.
Snitch is trying to get back to full guard.
McGuire missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snitch desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Snitch is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of McGuire's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take McGuire's back!
McGuire tries to break free.
McGuire staying busy and making it hard for Snitch to control.
McGuire trying to control the hands but Snitch won't let him.
McGuire tries to break free.
Jon Snitch has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snitch just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Snitch trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
I really don't envy McGuire right now.
What can McGuire do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
McGuire trying to control but not successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Snitch biding his time, controlling McGuire.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Snitch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Snitch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Jon Snitch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGuire throws a sloppy head kick and Snitch moves out of range easily.
Snitch cracks McGuire with an open hand slap.
Snitch scores with a punch to the head.
Jon Snitch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Snitch throws an overhand right that lands on McGuire's shoulder, as McGuire tries to avoid the shot.
Snitch is looking to clinch but McGuire is avoiding it.
Snitch throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGuire counters with a good low kick that Snitch was not able to check.
Snitch takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Snitch misses with a takedown attempt
and McGuire counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Snitch thinking.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snitch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snitch moves away.
McGuire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Snitch throws out the jab.
Snitch blocks a head kick by McGuire.
Snitch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mike McGuire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snitch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire swings for the body but Snitch moves out of range.
Snitch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Snitch walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. McGuire checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
As Snitch looks to move away, McGuire throws a big counter combo but Snitch just gets out of the way.
McGuire throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Snitch.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
Snitch misses with a straight right.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
Snitch rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling McGuire to counter with a crisp jab.
Snitch avoids the head kick by McGuire.
It seemed like Snitch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McGuire slips under a jab from Snitch.
McGuire misses with a series of wild punches.
McGuire lands a nice looking body kick.
Jon Snitch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snitch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Snitch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McGuire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Snitch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Snitch blocks the body kick.
Snitch throws a big shot that misses.
McGuire shoots in looking for a takedown. Snitch tries to sprawl out of it but McGuire keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Snitch manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice uppercut there from Snitch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snitch avoids the head kick by McGuire.
McGuire throws a half hearted mid kick.
McGuire misses with a wild body shot.
McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Snitch.
McGuire lands a jab to Snitch's midsection.
Nice takedown defense from McGuire. No joy for Snitch on that attempt.
McGuire misses with a body kick.
Snitch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McGuire moves forwards but Snitch connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Snitch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McGuire.
Snitch just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMcGuire.
McGuire looks to score with a jab to the body but Snitch is just out of range.
Snitch shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has McGuire pinned against the cage. McGuire gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mike McGuire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts McGuire, as that shot connected.
Nice shot by Snitch.
Snitch throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Snitch avoids the head kick by McGuire.
McGuire is looking to wear down Snitch with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
An inside leg kick from McGuire misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Snitch is defended easily by McGuire.
Snitch connects with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mike McGuire showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Snitch has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Snitch!
Jon Snitch 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Mannie Parazinho (ranked 2627 p4p, 239 weight class) and Ricardo Alvarez (ranked 3994 p4p, 323 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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152 lbs
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150 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mannie Parazinho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricardo Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez gets the takedown into side control.
Parazinho tries to bench press Alvarez off him but Alvarez keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez swings around for an armbar but Parazinho sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Alvarez's guard.
Alvarez looking to control.
Alvarez throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Parazinho escapes and throws Alvarez's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Alvarez seems a little lost for a moment, as Parazinho dominates the positioning.
Parazinho wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alvarez, who protects the arm well.
Parazinho staying calm.
Alvarez sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez looks like he's trying to stand up.
Alvarez is staying active underneath Parazinho, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Alvarez is trying to maintain the position but Parazinho is very close to passing his half guard.
Parazinho not doing much here.
Parazinho prevents Alvarez from improving his position.
Alvarez gets back to full guard.
Parazinho stopping the sweep attempt from Alvarez.
Alvarez working a defensive guard here.
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.
Parazinho engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Alvarez wants to stand but Parazinho is controlling the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Parazinho is standing up over Alvarez. Alvarez looks to escape but Parazinho dives into side control.
Parazinho has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Alvarez!
Alvarez stops Parazinho from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Parazinho looking to control but Alvarez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Parazinho controlling from the full mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parazinho looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Alvarez is squirming around, avoiding Parazinho's attempts to control the action.
Alvarez tries to hold on but Parazinho postures up.
Alvarez defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Parazinho.
Alvarez is desperately trying to improve his position but Parazinho has a good base and remains in mount.
Parazinho content just to control the position here.
Parazinho manages to capitalize on a mistake by Alvarez to take his back!
Parazinho controlling well, preventing Alvarez from escaping the position.
Parazinho avoiding Alvarez 's attempts to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez tries to roll but Parazinho sticks to his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez fending off the submission attempt from Parazinho.
Alvarez trying to control but not successfully.
Alvarez tries to escape the position.
Alvarez is looking to escape here. Oh dear - Parazinho has locked on a rear naked choke here! Alvarez is tapping out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Mannie Parazinho!
Mannie Parazinho 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gomu Gomu (ranked 2932 p4p, 28 weight class) and Culver Crimson (ranked 2236 p4p, 22 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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260 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gomu Gomu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Culver Crimson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gomu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Crimson backwards.
Gomu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Crimson looking to throw knees to the head but Gomu is blocking nicely.
Gomu blocks a body shot from Crimson.
Crimson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Crimson struggles to land a body shot inside as Gomu controls his hands.
Crimson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Crimson swings wildly with an uppercut but Gomu uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Crimson.
Crimson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gomu breaks the clinch.
Gomu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Crimson at a distance.
Crimson tries a head kick but it misses.
And Gomu counters with a quick kick to the body but Crimson blocks it.
Crimson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Culver Crimson has been cut.
Nice jab there from Gomu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crimson is looking to clinch.
Gomu circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crimson connects with a body shot that sends Gomu's belly button to the back.
Crimson darts in trying to clinch
and Gomu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crimson tries to close the distance and clinch but Gomu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gomu throwing a counter right hand but Crimson manages to avoid it.
Crimson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gomu working aggressively here.
Crimson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gomu with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gomu struggles to land a body shot inside as Crimson controls his hands.
Crimson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Crimson swings wildly with an uppercut but Gomu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomu scores with a shot to the side of Crimson's head.
Gomu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gomu prevents a body shot from Crimson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crimson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gomu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gomu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crimson backwards.
Crimson misses with a knee strike.
Gomu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gomu throws a head punch that misses.
Crimson swings wildly with an uppercut but Gomu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crimson scores a nice knee to the body.
Crimson tries to throw a body punch but Gomu avoids it by throwing Crimson back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crimson.
Gomu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gomu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Crimson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crimson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gomu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gomu keeps the fight on the outside.
Gomu throws a right hand that misses
and Crimson counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Gomu Gomu has been cut.
Crimson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gomu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Culver Crimson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crimson tries a head kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Gomu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crimson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Gomu does it's job there.
Gomu looks to score with a jab to the body but Crimson is just out of range.
Crimson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Gomu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gomu misses the shot to the body.
Gomu circles away from the clinch attempt.
It appears Gomu was looking to counter with a kick there.
Crimson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Crimson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Crimson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gomu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Gomu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gomu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Gomu misses its target.
Crimson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gomu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Crimson clinches up with Gomu and pushes him back against the cage.
Gomu breaks the clinch.
Crimson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gomu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gomu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crimson closes the distance and clinches.
Gomu looking to throw knees to the head but Crimson is blocking nicely.
Crimson throws a punch but it's blocked by Gomu.
Gomu 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.
Gomu tries a body shot but Crimson blocks it.
Gomu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gomu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gomu can't find room to land a body shot as Crimson controls the action.
Gomu misses with some punches.
Gomu blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A right hook to the body lands for Gomu.
Crimson swings wildly with an uppercut but Gomu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gomu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Crimson is defending well for now.
Crimson misses with a punch to the body.
Gomu breaks from the clinch.
Crimson tries to clinch up
letting Gomu counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gomu Gomu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Crimson moves out of range of the strikes.
Crimson closes the distance and clinches.
Crimson lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Crimson.
Crimson crunches a lovely knee into Gomu's ribcage.
A head punch on the inside from Crimson fails to land.
Crimson connects with a knee to the head.
Gomu throws a punch but it's blocked by Crimson.
A shot in the inside from Crimson.
Gomu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Crimson avoids it.
Crimson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gomu backwards.
Crimson scores a nice knee to the body.
Crimson lands an uppercut.
Crimson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crimson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gomu misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Crimson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Crimson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Crimson lands a hook that snaps the head of Gomu backwards.
Gomu misses with a knee to the head.
Culver Crimson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crimson has a couple of punches blocked by Gomu.
Crimson can't find room to land a body shot as Gomu controls the action.
Crimson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gomu's elbow.
Crimson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gomu backwards.
Crimson can't find room to land a body shot as Gomu controls the action.
Crimson misses with a punch to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Crimson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gomu's brow.
Gomu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gomu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crimsons head.
Crimson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gomu's elbow.
A right handed body shot lands from Gomu.
Crimson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gomu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Crimson backwards.
Gomu scores with a shoulder strike.
Gomu utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gomu lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gomu.
A body shot lands from Gomu.
Crimson has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gomu lands a hook that snaps the head of Crimson backwards.
Gomu misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Gomu.
Gomu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gomu lands a hook that snaps the head of Crimson backwards.
A short uppercut from Gomu.
Gomu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gomu lands with a left to the head.
Gomu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gomu lands a big knee! That's hurt Crimson! Oh, he's all over the place! Gomu lands another knee that sends Crimson to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gomu Gomu!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Gomu Gomu waved his t-shirt featuring Sportivité's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mentor Guruland (ranked 1767 p4p, 238 weight class) and Tony Bale (ranked 2759 p4p, 331 weight class). Mentor Guruland could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tony Bale's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mentor Guruland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Bale!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Guruland throws a right hand that Bale ducks under and follows up with a left that Bale also avoids with ease.
Guruland shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bale misses with a hook
and Guruland connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Guruland throws a shot from downtown. Bale moves away and avoids it.
Guruland just misses with a punch to the body.
Bale keeps the fight on the outside.
Bale's jab looks to have found its range, popping Guruland under the eye.
Guruland tries to land a front kick but Bale steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bale takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Tony Bale has been cut.
Bale punishes Guruland's body with a nice straight punch.
Bale clinches up against the cage.
Guruland has Bale pressed against the cage, preventing Bale from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Guruland lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Guruland working aggressively here.
Bale blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Guruland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bale lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bale's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Guruland lands a leg kick that knocks Bale off balance momentarily.
Bale throws the left hand but Guruland avoids the punch easily.
Bale cracks Guruland with a good jab.
Guruland moves out of range as Bale strikes.
We've been informed that Bale 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.
Guruland is looking to clinch but Bale is avoiding it.
Mentor Guruland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guruland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bale paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Guruland moves into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bale.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Guruland.
Bale breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Guruland fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bale tests Guruland's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Guruland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Guruland keeps control of Bale as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Guruland is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bale is defending well for now.
A nice left hand lands by Bale.
Guruland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bale's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bale connects with a looping right hand.
Bale throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Guruland throws a head kick that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bale.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bale takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guruland moves out of range of the strikes.
Guruland wants to clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Guruland throws a push kick but Bale slaps the foot to one side.
Guruland throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guruland was well out of range. Poor timing from Bale.
Bale slips under a jab.
Bale connects with a looping right hand.
Bale connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bale uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Guruland has time to react.
Bale avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Guruland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bale stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bale might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
A big right from Bale misses.
Guruland misses with a straight right.
Bale scores with a hook.
Guruland misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Guruland misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Guruland takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bale lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Guruland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bale manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A punch lands to the side of Bale 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bale connects with a body shot.
Guruland keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bale.
Tony Bale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bale lands a jab to the nose.
Guruland throws out a loose jab but Bale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bale feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gurulands jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Bale finds it's way through Guruland's defenses.
A head kick from Bale lands but Guruland takes it in his stride.
It looks like Mentor Guruland has been cut.
Bale throws a head kick but Guruland moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Guruland throws a nice inside leg kick.
Guruland swings for the body but Bale moves out of range.
Guruland thuds his shin into the meat of Bale's side.
Guruland scoring well with a low kick there.
A head kick misses from Guruland.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Guruland checks a leg kick.
Guruland wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bale tests Guruland's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guruland paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Guruland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bale.
Bale fails with the takedown.
Guruland tries to close the distance and clinch but Bale swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bale scores with a punch to the head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bale. Guruland shrugs it off though.
Bale lands with a slapping head kick.
Guruland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A cross from Bale lands.
Bale throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bale stalks Guruland and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Guruland's face. Guruland staggers backwards, shaken.
Nice defenses there by Bale.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bale tries to keep at a distance but Guruland has taken the fight into the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Guruland.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bale.
Guruland misses with a body punch.
Bale is trying to force a seperation but Guruland has the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Bale dominated that 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.
Guruland misses with a straight right.
Bale avoids the head kick by Guruland.
Tony Bale seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Guruland swings for the body but Bale moves out of range.
Bale lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Guruland takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Guruland ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Guruland seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bale bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Guruland's head backwards.
Bale scores with a jab.
Bale throws an overhand right that lands on Guruland's shoulder, as Guruland tries to avoid the shot.
Guruland ducks under a wild hook from Bale.
Bale throws a right hand that misses
and Guruland counters with a body kick that stops Bale in his tracks momentarily.
Guruland tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bale manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Guruland throws a right hand that Bale ducks under and follows up with a left that Bale also avoids with ease.
Guruland is looking to clinch but Bale is avoiding it.
Guruland throws a hook to the side of Bale's head but Bale sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
No joy there for Bale, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
Guruland fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bale appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Bale wants to clinch up but Guruland keeps it at a distance.
Guruland takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bale paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bale slips a jab and a cross from Guruland.
Bale blocks a jab.
Bale cracks Guruland with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bale throws a nice looking combination but Guruland bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Guruland on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Guruland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Guruland blocks a head kick by Bale.
Mentor Guruland is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guruland gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bale rushes Guruland and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Guruland misses with a punch on the inside.
Bale lands a left hand that snaps the head of Guruland backwards.
Bale pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bale tries for a takedown but Guruland sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bale paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Bale does no damage.
Guruland tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bale paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bale moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bale misses with a body kick.
Bale throws a jab when Guruland was well out of range.
As Bale tries to get set, Guruland tries to push him back and clinch up but Bale manages to avoid the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bale throws a head kick but Guruland moves out of range.
Guruland looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Guruland lands a really nice looking cross but Bale seems unphased.
Guruland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bale lands a jab-cross combination.
Guruland missing with a left hand there. Bale was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Guruland throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bale slips under a jab from Guruland.
Bale lands a head kick!
Bale avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Guruland walks into a straight right hand from Bale.
Bale lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Guruland circles away quickly and effectively.
Bale scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Guruland walks forward, straight into a front kick from Bale.
Guruland displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bale throws out the jab.
A jab from Guruland finds it's way through Bale's defenses.
Guruland takes a swing at Bale's ribcage but misses.
Nice body kick there by Bale.
Bale lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guruland fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bale throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bale's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bale duly obliges.
Bale lands with a cross.
Bale scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Guruland tries to close the distance and clinch but Bale swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Guruland throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bale sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Guruland moves out of range as Bale throws a body kick.
Bale tried to score with a low kick but Guruland checks it.
Guruland ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bale moves away.
Bale lands with a thumping leg kick.
Guruland misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bale paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bale lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Guruland throws a head kick that misses
and Bale counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Guruland clobbers Bale with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bale comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bale lands a glancing blow to the side of Guruland's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Guruland finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bale keeps the fight on the outside.
Guruland throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bale dips to his left and cracks Guruland with an uppercut!
Bale looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Guruland!
Bale decides to stand back up. Bale steps back and let's Guruland get back to his feet.
Guruland throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bale's head.
Guruland takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bale lands a front kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A head kick misses from Bale.
Bale slips a jab and a cross from Guruland.
A slapping body kick lands there for Guruland.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bale shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Guruland's guard.
Guruland pushes Bale off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Guruland clinches up with Bale and pushes him back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Bale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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. This is the final round!
Bale dives in and scores a takedown into Guruland's guard.
Guruland is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Bale presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Bale escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Decent striking displayed by Guruland there.
Guruland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bale swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Guruland was well out of range. Poor timing from Bale.
Bale misses with a hook.
Danga de danga de dang - Guruland scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bale lands a high kick!
Guruland tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bale counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bale slips under a jab from Guruland.
A punch combination from Guruland misses.
Bale lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Guruland moves in looking to clinch but Bale pushes him off.
Bale throws a sloppy head kick and Guruland moves out of range easily.
A combination from Guruland does no damage.
Bale scores with a nice right hand.
Bale with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Guruland. Those never looked like landing.
A nice leg kick lands there from Guruland.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Guruland cracks Bale with an open hand slap.
Jab from Bale.
Guruland attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Guruland pushes Bale up against the cage in a clinch.
Bale blocks an uppercut.
Bale blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bale has had enough of the clinch but Guruland keeps him there for the moment.
Still in the clinch, Guruland scores with a nice short uppercut.
Guruland misses with a punch to the body.
Guruland lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bale backwards.
Bale manages to break the clinch.
A combination from Guruland does no damage.
Bale scores with a head kick. Guruland tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bale lands with a cross.
Bale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Guruland swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bale lands a two punch combo.
Guruland is rocked!
Bale jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Mentor Guruland has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Oh Guruland is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Bale there.
Guruland swinging wildly here.
Bale misses with a takedown
and Guruland counters with a nice uppercut.
Bale misses with the combination.
Bale scores with a sloppy right hand. Guruland should have avoided that one.
Guruland leaves Bale with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Guruland tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bale swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Guruland tries to close the distance and clinch but Bale swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Guruland seems to have got his legs back now.
Guruland tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice defenses there by Guruland.
Good exchange - Bale coming out on top.
Bale throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Guruland tries to score with a low kick but Bale moves his leg out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bale lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bale throws a head kick but Guruland moves out of range.
Guruland is looking to clinch but Bale is avoiding it.
Bale avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bale scores with a shot to the body.
Guruland fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bale is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Guruland.
Bale shoots in and gets a takedown into Guruland's guard.
Guruland tries to strike from the bottom.
Bale stops Guruland from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bale wants to control from the top but Guruland keeps moving.
Guruland working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bale doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bale manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bale tries to free his leg and advance position but Guruland is retaining full guard.
Tony Bale is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bale trying to control the position from guard on top but Guruland is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bale throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Guruland works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Guruland striking off his back but it's not causing Bale any problems.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circling - Guruland throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bale. That's going to slow Guruland down.
Guruland tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bale. That's going to slow Guruland down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bale.
Mentor Guruland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Bale.
Guruland fakes the leg kick and cracks Bale in the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tony Bale.
I've got Bale 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Bale!
Tony Bale decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alika Hakekia (ranked 1453 p4p, 183 weight class) and Scott Watt (ranked 1826 p4p, 218 weight class). Watt has chosen Edmund Fitzgerald as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. On his way into the cage it seems that Alika Hakekia has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Alika Hakekia seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alika Hakekia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scott Watt!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watt misses with a leg kick
and Hakekia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Watt has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Watt thuds his right hand into Hakekia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Watt looks for a takedown but Hakekia sprawls well.
Watt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hakekia.
Hakekia was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hakekia misses with a right hand
and Watt counters with a straight right hand.
We've been told by Hakekia's head coaches at Spartan that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hakekia throws an overhand right that lands on Watt's shoulder, as Watt tries to avoid the shot.
Watt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hakekia counters with a nice uppercut.
Watt throws a series of strikes that have Hakekia backpedaling.
Watt scores with a nice head shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hakekia was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Watt swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hakekia defending well as Watt loads up on a big left hand.
A little feinted left hand from Hakekia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Watt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hakekia counters with a stiff right hand.
Watt is rocked!
Watt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hakekia swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Watt is still on wobbly legs! Can Hakekia finish him?
Watt scores with a decent looking hook.
Watt seems to have recovered his senses.
Watt throws a right hand that misses
and Hakekia cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Watt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hakekias jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Watt throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Watt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Watt scores with a one two! Hakekia had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Watt connects with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hakekia slips a straight right by Watt.
Hakekia throwing a counter right hand but Watt manages to avoid it.
Watt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hakekia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hakekia slips under a jab from Watt.
Scott Watt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Watt throws a jab when Hakekia was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Hakekia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Donk. Watt catches Hakekia right on the button with a cross.
Hakekia tries to move into range but Watt moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hakekia scores with a nice right hand.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Watt!
Hakekia lands a front kick.
Hakekia ducks under a wild hook from Watt.
It looked like Hakekia wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sloppy strikes from Watt. Those never looked like landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Hakekia misses the target.
Watt slips a jab from Hakekia.
Watt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hakekia tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hakekia is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Watt.
A solid body kick from Watt.
Hakekia looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Watt only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Hakekia misses with a wild body shot.
Hakekia blocks a head kick by Watt.
A little feinted left hand from Hakekia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Watt cracks a nice hook into Hakekia's ribs.
Watt lands with a cross.
Watt loads up on a big right hand but Hakekia slips the punch.
An attempted straight right counter from Hakekia misses the target.
Watt is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hakekia had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Watt throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hakekia counters with a stiff right hand.
Watt throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watt throws a poor cross that misses
and Hakekia counters with a solid body kick.
Watt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Watt looks to throw the jab but Hakekia is out of range.
Hakekia lunges at Watt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Watt's hand.
Watt misses with a hook
and Hakekia counters with a huge left! Watt is in big trouble! He's backing up but Hakekia isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Watt from any more damage. A dominating finish by Hakekia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alika Hakekia!
Alika Hakekia bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chip Chocolate (ranked 1044 p4p, 53 weight class) and Dwayne Boskins (ranked 1450 p4p, 68 weight class). Chocolate comes to the cage accompanied by Cookie Dance. Dwayne Boskins has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Chip Chocolate's chin.
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300 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chip Chocolate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dwayne Boskins!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chocolate misses the jab.
Boskins doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chocolate throws a right hand that misses
and Boskins counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Boskins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chocolate gets a double leg takedown into Boskins's guard.
Chocolate trying to control but Boskins is working from the bottom.
Chocolate definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Chocolate with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chocolate missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chocolate working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Boskins's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chocolate scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boskins pulls Chocolate in close to prevent any damage.
Boskins is trying to keep Chocolate in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chocolate postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chocolate pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Boskins is keeping the position for now.
Boskins keeping moving, preventing Chocolate from controlling successfully.
Chocolate throwing strikes from guard but Boskins blocks nicely.
Chocolate wants to control from the top but Boskins keeps moving.
Chocolate postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
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.
Boskins is trying to control the position but Chocolate postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chocolate scores with a jab.
Chocolate shoots and misses
and Boskins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boskins fails to land with a series of punches.
Boskins chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chip Chocolate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boskins takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Boskins tries to score with a low kick but Chocolate moves his leg out of the way.
A slow jab from Chocolate misses its intended target.
Chocolate gets the takedown into side control.
Boskins explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Chocolate doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Boskins counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chocolate lands a two punch combo.
Boskins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chocolate throws out the jab.
Boskins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chocolate is looking for a counter combo.
Boskins missing with a left hand there. Chocolate was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chocolate slips a jab and a cross from Boskins.
Boskins is looking to slow Chocolate down with leg kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Boskins. Those never looked like landing.
Chocolate bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Boskins's head backwards.
Chocolate throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chocolate lands a lovely overhand right.
Chocolate connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chocolate with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chocolate moves away from the strike by Boskins.
Boskins gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Chocolate to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Boskins pushes Chocolate off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Chocolate wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boskins throws a hook to the side of Chocolate's head but Chocolate sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chocolate stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chocolate uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boskins.
Boskins blocks a jab.
Boskins bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chocolate's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chip Chocolate will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chocolate avoids the head kick by Boskins.
Boskins takes one to the chin there.
Boskins misses with a wild combination.
Chocolate swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chocolate tries to score a power double leg takedown but Boskins sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chocolate somewhat.
A jab lands there for Chocolate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boskins throws an overhand right that lands on Chocolate's shoulder, as Chocolate tries to avoid the shot.
Chocolate throws a body shot but no joy.
Boskins with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Boskins misses with a shot to the body
and Chocolate counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chocolate lands with a right hand.
Dwayne Boskins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chocolate decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Boskins wants to improve his position but Chocolate is controlling well.
Chocolate winds up and cracks Boskins with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Chocolate scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Boskins felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Boskins trying to control but Chocolate postures up.
Chocolate throwing shots but Boskins is blocking nicely.
Ground and pound from Chocolate.
Boskins trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boskins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Boskins gets full guard.
Chocolate keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boskins's head.
Chip Chocolate overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Boskins trying to control the position.
Boskins throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Chocolate cracks Boskins with a solid left hand.
Boskins preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chocolate tries to free his leg and advance position but Boskins is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chocolate controlling from the top position.
Chocolate prevents Boskins from getting back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Chocolate has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chocolate showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Chocolate will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chocolate shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chip Chocolate. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chocolate has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chocolate there as he acknowledges the shot.
Boskins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Chocolate ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dwayne Boskins is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boskins misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Chocolate misses.
Chocolate takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chocolate shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Boskins defends it nicely.
A jab from Boskins misses.
Chocolate avoids a punch combination nicely.
Chocolate lands a glancing blow to the side of Boskins's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chocolate with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boskins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boskins throws a head kick but Chocolate moves out of range.
Chocolate is looking to counter punch.
Chocolate misses with a takedown
and Boskins counters with a two punch combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dwayne Boskins will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Chocolate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boskins.
Boskins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chocolate.
Chocolate drops down looking for a counter takedown but Boskins sprawls and moves away.
Boskins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Boskins moves out of range of the strikes.
Chocolate blocks a jab.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Boskins enables Chocolate to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Boskins manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Chocolate lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Chocolate wants to control from the top but Boskins keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chocolate postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chocolate with a nice head shot there.
Chocolate working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chocolate content to stall in guard here.
Chocolate missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Boskins looking to control.
Chocolate trying to control but Boskins is working from the bottom.
Chocolate stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boskins swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chocolate is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Chocolate is in close to Boskins's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boskins manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chocolate manages to get himself to full guard.
Boskins throws an elbow that misses. Chocolate uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Boskins's guard. Nice move by Chocolate!
Chocolate stands up over Boskins, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chocolate keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Boskins's head.
Boskins is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Boskins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chocolate engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boskins controlling the position.
Chocolate looking to sit in guard and control but Boskins gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chocolate looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boskins passes into half guard.
Chocolate keeping control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chocolate wants to control but Boskins is keeping busy.
Chocolate blocking the ground and pound attempt from Boskins.
Chocolate avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Boskins.
Chocolate gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chocolate pulls Boskins in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boskins in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chip Chocolate showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chocolate 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chip Chocolate!
Chip Chocolate was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Sinytsyn (ranked 949 p4p, 129 weight class) and Uriah Small (ranked 1290 p4p, 173 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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200 lbs
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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
15 - 12 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Aleksandr Sinytsyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Uriah Small!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Small misses with a leg kick.
Small is looking to clinch but Sinytsyn is avoiding it.
Sinytsyn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Small fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Sinytsyn is out of range.
Sinytsyn comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A slow jab from Small misses its intended target.
Sinytsyn connects with a body shot that sends Small's belly button to the back.
Small avoids the head kick by Sinytsyn.
Small misses with a body shot.
A low kick from Small is predictable there
enabling Sinytsyn to counter with a crisp jab.
Sinytsyn tries to score with a low kick but Small moves his leg out of the way.
Small wants to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Sinytsyn misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinytsyn throws a shot to the body.
Small takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Small walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Sinytsyn checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Small misses with a body shot.
Sinytsyn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Small throws a body shot but no joy.
Sinytsyn swings for the body but Small moves out of range.
Small avoids the body shot from Sinytsyn.
Sinytsyn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Small was well out of range. Poor timing from Sinytsyn.
Nice uppercut there from Sinytsyn.
Small looks to land a right hand but Sinytsyn moved out of range.
Sinytsyn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A low kick from Small is predictable there
enabling Sinytsyn to counter with a crisp jab.
Sinytsyn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Sinytsyn.
Small connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sinytsyn's hands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sinytsyn.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Small is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sinytsyn.
Sinytsyn slips a straight right by Small.
Sinytsyn fails to land with a series of punches.
Small thows a leg kick but Sinytsyn checks it
and Sinytsyn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinytsyn digs a good body shot into Small's ribs.
Sinytsyn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Small under the eye.
Small fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sinytsyn manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Sinytsyn there.
Small connects with a leg kick. Sinytsyn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sinytsyn misses with a double jab.
Small just misses with a punch to the body.
Sinytsyn digs a good hook to Small's body.
Small misses with a straight left.
Small gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Small throws a big shot that misses.
Small lunges at Sinytsyn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sinytsyn's hand.
Sinytsyn lands with a cross.
Sinytsyn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Sinytsyn buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sinytsyn throws a body shot but no joy.
Small tries a quick counter leg kick but Sinytsyn is wise to it.
Sinytsyn throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinytsyn scores with a jab.
Sinytsyn checks a leg kick.
Sinytsyn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Small thuds his right hand into Sinytsyn's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Small tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Sinytsyn is able to avoid easily.
Small loads up on a big right hand but Sinytsyn slips the punch.
Small tries to clinch there but Sinytsyn circles away.
Small takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sinytsyn lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Small throws a poor cross that misses
and Sinytsyn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Good exchange - Small coming out on top.
Small misses with a looping right.
Small takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Small cracks Sinytsyn with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sinytsyn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sinytsyn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sinytsyn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Small circles away quickly and effectively.
Small appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sinytsyn misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Small avoids a kick to the body.
Sinytsyn misses with a body shot.
Sinytsyn throws a head kick but Small moves out of range.
Small throws out a leg kick but Sinytsyn moves out of range and Small only half commits.
Small on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sinytsyn lands a glancing blow to the side of Small's head.
It looks like Sinytsyn has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Small fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sinytsyn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sinytsyn scores with a hook.
Small clinches.
Sinytsyn pressing his opponent against the cage.
Small lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Small's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sinytsyn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Small's defenses.
Small misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sinytsyn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Sinytsyn dominated that round.
That's time! Sinytsyn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Small has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sinytsyn.
Small takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sinytsyn misses the shot to the body.
Small takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Small swings widly with a right hand
and Sinytsyn counters with a two punch combo.
Small misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sinytsyn throwing a counter right hand but Small manages to avoid it.
Sinytsyn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Small can do to turn this around?
Good leg kick by Sinytsyn there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A swing and a miss from Sinytsyn.
Small throws a counter combo.
Sinytsyn cracks a nice hook into Small's ribs.
Sinytsyn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Small moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sinytsyn fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sinytsyn throws a looping overhand right but Small ducks down to avoid it.
Small misses with a straight left.
Sinytsyn misses with a low kick as Small jumps back.
Sinytsyn misses with an uppercut.
Sinytsyn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Small.
Small bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Small looks to throw the jab but Sinytsyn is out of range.
Small just misses with a punch to the body.
Sinytsyn stalks Small and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Small's face. Small staggers backwards, shaken.
Small rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sinytsyn counters with a two punch combo.
Sinytsyn connects with a jab.
No joy there for Sinytsyn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Small.
Sinytsyn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Small's hands.
Small has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sinytsyn misses with the combination.
Sinytsyn bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sinytsyn misses with a two punch combination.
Sinytsyn throws an off balance right hand
and Small counters with a stiff right hand.
Small thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sinytsyn throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinytsyn tries a head kick but it misses.
Small stalks Sinytsyn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Sinytsyn's face. Sinytsyn staggers backwards, shaken.
Small slips under a jab from Sinytsyn.
Sinytsyn digs a good body shot into Small's ribs.
Sinytsyn lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Small circles away quickly and effectively.
A big left from Sinytsyn misses.
Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sinytsyn moves away.
Sinytsyn connects with a body shot that sends Small's belly button to the back.
Small takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sinytsyn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sinytsyn checks a low kick from Small.
Sinytsyn slips a jab and a cross from Small.
Small just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Small.
Sinytsyn ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinytsyn punishes Small's body with a nice straight punch.
Sinytsyn checks a leg kick.
Small just misses with a punch to the body.
Aleksandr Sinytsyn is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - Small throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sinytsyn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jab, jab by Sinytsyn - just one landing.
Sinytsyn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Small.
Both fighters circling a little - Sinytsyn finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Small's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sinytsyn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Small scrambles back to his feet.
Sinytsyn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Small.
Small looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slow jab from Small misses its intended target.
Small throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick by Sinytsyn misses
and Small cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sinytsyn lands a jab to the nose.
Small misses with a hook to the body
and Sinytsyn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sinytsyn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Small moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Small bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sinytsyn's head.
Sinytsyn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Small on the side of the head.
Small walks into a jab.
Sinytsyn throws a good cross that connects.
Small keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Small tries a low kick but Sinytsyn avoids it.
Small jabs at Sinytsyn's body.
Sinytsyn misses with a body shot.
A jab from Small misses.
A good leg kick by Small.
Sinytsyn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sinytsyn connects with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Small is looking to chop away at Sinytsyn's legs.
Sinytsyn shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Small eats them both and turns towards Sinytsyn to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Sinytsyn closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Small closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandr Sinytsyn dominated that second round.
That's time! Sinytsyn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Small throws a body shot but no joy.
Sinytsyn misses with a wild combination.
Small throws a chopping leg kick but Sinytsyn manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sinytsyn lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sinytsyn displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sinytsyn throws the kick towards the body but Small avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Small.
Sinytsyn checks a low kick from Small.
Small misses with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sinytsyn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sinytsyn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Small.
Sinytsyn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Small was well out of range. Poor timing from Sinytsyn.
Sinytsyn checks the leg kick.
Small avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Small flicks out a counter leg kick but Sinytsyn steps away.
Small wants to slow Sinytsyn down by chopping away at his legs.
Small chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sinytsyn can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Small takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Small turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Sinytsyn throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sinytsyn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Sinytsyn looks to land a right hand but Small moved out of range.
Sinytsyn checks the leg kick.
Sinytsyn just misses with a punch to the body.
Small throws out a loose jab but Sinytsyn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Small swings for the body but Sinytsyn moves out of range.
Sinytsyn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sinytsyn is looking to slow Small down with leg kicks.
Sinytsyn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sinytsyn checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Small thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sinytsyn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Small can pounce on him.
Sinytsyn throws a shot from downtown. Small moves away and avoids it.
Uriah Small has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinytsyn just misses with a punch to the body.
Small throws a leg kick that misses.
Small walks into a straight right hand from Sinytsyn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Small looks to throw the jab but Sinytsyn is out of range.
Small lands a jab to Sinytsyn's midsection.
A looping hook to the body misses from Small. Sinytsyn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Small throws a leg kick but Sinytsyn checks it.
Sinytsyn is looking to counter punch.
Sinytsyn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Small moves away.
Small misses with a hook
and Sinytsyn counters with a straight right hand.
Sinytsyn blocks a jab.
Small throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sinytsyn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Small at a distance.
Small's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Small takes a swing at Sinytsyn's ribcage but misses.
Small is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sinytsyn feints a jab promting Small to slip. Sinytsyn then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Small slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Small misses with a leg kick
enabling Sinytsyn to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinytsyn takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sinytsyn connects with a body shot.
Sinytsyn checks the leg kick nicely there.
A low kick from Small misses
and Sinytsyn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sinytsyn slips a straight right by Small.
Small throws a looping overhand right but Sinytsyn ducks down to avoid it.
Sinytsyn appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Small with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sinytsyn to score with a decent uppercut.
Sinytsyn throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab from Sinytsyn does it's job there.
Small ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sinytsyn moves away.
Sinytsyn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Small.
A head kick from Sinytsyn lands but Small takes it in his stride.
Small drops his hands momentarily and Sinytsyn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Nice uppercut lands for Sinytsyn. That snapped Small's head back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sinytsyn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Aleksandr Sinytsyn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinytsyn works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Small chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sinytsyn can pounce on him.
Small misses with a hook
and Sinytsyn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Small thinking.
Small misses with a straight right.
Sinytsyn misses the body punch
and Small counters with a leg kick.
Sinytsyn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Small manages to avoid it.
Sinytsyn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sinytsyn lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sinytsyn looks to score with a jab to the body but Small is just out of range.
Small throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Small slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sinytsyn throws a sloppy head kick and Small moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Small moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jab, jab by Sinytsyn - just one landing.
Small throws a looping overhand right but Sinytsyn ducks down to avoid it.
Small with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleksandr Sinytsyn showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sinytsyn, 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksandr Sinytsyn!
Aleksandr Sinytsyn seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lazy Bastard (ranked 1064 p4p, 137 weight class) and William Spud (ranked 970 p4p, 122 weight class). Lazy Bastard is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lazy Bastard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Spud!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spud lands a nice shot that snaps Bastard's head back.
Spud bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bastard is rocked!
Bastard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Spud scores with a push kick.
Oh Bastard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bastard throws a jab but it's blocked by Spud.
Bastard seems to have got his legs back now.
Spud comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Spud drops Bastard with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Bastard looks back up at him and smiles so Spud waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A solid leg kick lands there for Spud.
Bastard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spud.
A little jabbing left from Spud on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bastard connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Spud momentarily.
Spud scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Spud looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Spud with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Spud lands a right hook to the body.
Bastard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Spud counters with a left to the body.
Bastard slips a jab from Spud.
Bastard was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bastard has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
Bastard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Spud sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bastard misses with a looping right.
Spud takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bastard is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spud.
Spud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bastard misses with a right hand
and Spud counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bastard! Spud lets Bastard back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Bastard walks forward, straight into a front kick from Spud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastard swings for the body but Spud moves out of range.
Spud lands a big right hand that sends Bastard crashing to the mat! Spud stays standing though and waves Bastard back to his feet!
Spud throws a looping overhand right but Bastard ducks down to avoid it.
Bastard with a nice cross.
Bastard tries to get into range but Spud steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Bastard! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Spud scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William Spud!
After the big win, William Spud made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors UnderGround Supplements and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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