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GC 333 Paulin vs Cobb PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Todd Packer (ranked 1071 p4p, 143 weight class) and Shock Linewood (ranked 2665 p4p, 304 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Todd Packer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Shock Linewood!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Packer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Packer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Packer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Packer takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Packer misses with a double jab
and Linewood counters with a thumping low kick.
Packer ducks under a wild hook from Linewood.
Packer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Packer tries to keep at a distance but Linewood has taken the fight into the clinch.
Linewood's coach down at Jed's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Linewood's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Packer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Linewood breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Linewood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Packer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Linewood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Packer.
Nice shot lands for Linewood.
Linewood moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Packer walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Packer is looking to land body kicks.
Linewood looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Linewood chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Packer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Linewood. That one must have hurt.
Linewood closes the distance and pushes Packer back into the cage.
Packer misses with an elbow over the top.
Packer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Linewood jumps guard but Packer stands there with Linewood around his waist. Linewood gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Packer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Packer with a knee to the head.
Linewood scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Packer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Linewood.
Linewood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Packer throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Packer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Packer throws a punch but it's blocked by Linewood.
Linewood stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Packer with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Packer scores with a hook to the body.
Linewood tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Packer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Packer throws a punch but it's blocked by Linewood.
A short uppercut from Packer.
Packer with a knee to the head.
Linewood manages to break the clinch.
Packer staying out of range there.
Linewood jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Linewood uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Packer.
Linewood drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Linewood has Packer up against the cage in a clinch.
Packer tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Linewood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Packer backwards.
Packer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Linewood jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Packer walks away with a smile on his face. Linewood gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Todd Packer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shock Linewood.
Linewood blocks a head kick by Packer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Linewood moves out of range as Packer strikes.
Linewood throws a nice outside leg kick.
Linewood swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Packer walks into a left hand.
Packer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Linewood looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Linewood blocks the body kick.
Linewood is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Packer.
Packer misses with a straight right.
Packer misses with a wild combination.
A cross from Linewood lands.
Linewood displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Packer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Linewood manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Packer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Linewood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little jabbing left from Linewood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Linewood takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Linewood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Packer checks a low kick from Linewood.
Packer throws a head kick but Linewood moves out of range.
Linewood fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Packer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Linewood throws a leg kick but Packer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Linewood fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Packer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Packer tries to keep at a distance but Linewood has taken the fight into the clinch.
Linewood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Packer misses with a punch on the inside.
Packer tries to work over Linewood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Packer lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Linewood tries to work over Packer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Packer fails to land.
A short left from Linewood.
Packer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Packer lands a hook that snaps the head of Linewood backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shock Linewood will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Linewood scoring well with a low kick there.
Packer tries to clinch there but Linewood circles away.
That kick from Linewood tenderised Packer's leg. Packer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Packer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Packer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Linewood.
Packer avoids the body shot from Linewood.
A nice combination there by Packer.
Packer looks for the body kick but Linewood saw that one coming.
Linewood let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Packer throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Packer lands a nice hook to Linewood's body. Linewood takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch but Linewood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Linewood on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Packer. Packer obviously looking to wear him down.
Linewood uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Packer.
Linewood follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Linewood checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Packer lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Linewood 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 Packer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Packer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Packer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Linewood counters with a stiff right hand.
Linewood defending well as Packer loads up on a big left hand.
Packer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Packer lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Linewood tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Packer was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Todd Packer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Packer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Linewood on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Packer avoids the body shot from Linewood.
Linewood walks into a left hand.
Packer scores with a three punch combo!
Linewood tries to score with a low kick but Packer moves his leg out of the way.
Linewood has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Packer.
Linewood on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Linewood clinches.
Linewood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Packer backwards.
Packer has a couple of punches blocked by Linewood.
Packer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Linewood can't find room to land a body shot as Packer controls the action.
Linewood can't find room to land a body shot as Packer controls the action.
Linewood breaks the clinch.
Linewood misses with a body kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Packer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Packer blocks a head kick by Linewood.
Packer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Linewood.
Linewood takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Todd Packer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Packer.
Linewood has managed to clinch.
Linewood working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Linewood.
Packer misses with some punches.
Packer tries to throw a body punch but Linewood avoids it by throwing Packer back against the cage.
Packer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Packer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Packer throws a knee to the head but misses.
Linewood is leaning against Packer and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Packer throws an elbow that misses.
Linewood blocks an uppercut.
Packer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Linewood can't find room to land a body shot as Packer controls the action.
Linewood prevents a body shot from Packer.
With the fighters up against the cage, Packer throws an elbow but misses.
Packer struggles to land a body shot inside as Linewood controls his hands.
Packer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Linewood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Linewood avoiding damage as Packer throws knees to the body.
Todd Packer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Linewood lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Packer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Packer pushes off an throws an elbow but Linewood leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Linewood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Packer swings wildly with an uppercut but Linewood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Linewood lands with a short shot to the head.
Packer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Packer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Linewood pushes Packer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Packer digs a right hand into Linewood's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Linewood's gas tank.
Linewood pulls guard successfully.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Packer throwing strikes but missing.
Packer wants to pass the guard but Linewood is keeping the position.
Linewood is controlling Packer's posture.
Linewood keeping moving, preventing Packer from controlling successfully.
Packer throws a strike but Linewood rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Todd Packer will probably get the nod.
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!
Packer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Linewood eats them both and turns towards Packer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Packer drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A good leg kick by Packer.
Linewood misses with a low kick.
Linewood tests Packer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Linewood takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
An inside leg kick from Packer misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Linewood misses the target.
Packer lands a head shot.
Packer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Linewood.
Linewood lands a head kick. Packer smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Linewood throws a looping overhand right but Packer ducks down to avoid it.
Linewood loads up on a big right hand but Packer slips the punch.
Packer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Packer tries to close the distance and clinch but Linewood swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Packer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Linewood. Linewood obviously looking to wear him down.
Linewood will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Packer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Packer sizes up Linewood with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Packer moves into the clinch.
Packer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Packer - that landed with a thud.
Linewood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Packer misses with the head strike.
Linewood cracks Packer with a nice body shot.
Linewood blocks the elbow strike.
Packer lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Linewood fails to land.
Packer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Linewood pushes Packer back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Linewood scores with a nice hook to the head.
Packer connects with a nasty looking knee right to Linewood's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Linewood throws a punch but it's blocked by Packer.
Linewood lands a left hand that snaps the head of Packer backwards.
Linewood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Linewood blocks a body shot from Packer.
Linewood tries to work over Packer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Packer lands an elbow inside that Linewood shrugs off.
Packer can't find room to land a body shot as Linewood controls the action.
Packer misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Packer.
Linewood prevents a body shot from Packer.
Linewood tries to break the clinch but Packer is controlling the position.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Linewood blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Packer.
Packer has a couple of punches blocked by Linewood.
Packer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Packer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Packer blocking some punches.
Linewood tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Packer smiles and moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Packer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Linewood.
Linewood keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Packer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Linewood misses with a head kick.
Packer falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Linewood to counter with a crisp jab.
Linewood throws a front kick aimed at Packer's knee but Packer avoids it well.
A low kick from Linewood misses
and Packer makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Packer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Linewood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Packer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Linewood dodges an elbow strike from Packer.
Linewood tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Packer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Linewood drags the fight down to the ground.
Packer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Packer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Packer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Packer wants to pass the guard but Linewood is keeping the position.
Packer throwing strikes but missing.
Packer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Packer trying to control but Linewood is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Todd Packer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Packer 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Todd Packer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tom Rivers (ranked 2104 p4p, 238 weight class) and Tytus Aleksy (ranked 3162 p4p, 330 weight class). Rivers's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, start from scratch. Tom Rivers is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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157 lbs
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166 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Rivers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tytus Aleksy!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Aleksy.
Rivers appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Aleksy.
It looks like Tom Rivers has been cut.
Aleksy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aleksy is looking to clinch.
Aleksy tries to clinch there but Rivers circles away.
Rivers slips under a jab from Aleksy.
A little feinted left hand from Rivers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rivers moves out of range of the strikes.
Aleksy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rivers scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Aleksy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An attempted straight right counter from Rivers misses the target.
Rivers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rivers swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aleksy shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rivers but Rivers pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little feinted left hand from Rivers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aleksy throws out a loose jab but Rivers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aleksy misses with a lunging right hand
and Rivers counters with a good low kick that Aleksy was not able to check.
A jab from Aleksy misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Rivers misses its target.
Aleksy throws a sloppy body shot
and Rivers counters with an inside leg kick.
Rivers lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Aleksy misses with a double jab.
Aleksy lands a high kick!
Rivers lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Aleksy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A quick step to the side and Rivers tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aleksy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Rivers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aleksy misses with a left hand
and Aleksy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aleksy throws a lazy uppercut
letting Rivers counter with a right hand.
Aleksy pushes Rivers away with a front kick.
Aleksy takes one on the button.
Aleksy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rivers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Aleksy is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rivers scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tytus Aleksy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aleksy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Rivers was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Aleksy.
Rivers looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rivers connects with the punch.
Rivers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rivers connects with the punch.
Aleksy is still on wobbly legs! Can Rivers finish him?
Rivers lands a body shot.
Aleksy tries to clinch there but Rivers circles away.
Rivers is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Aleksy doesn't manage to clinch there - Rivers circles away.
Aleksy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Rivers counters with a huge left! Aleksy is in big trouble! He's backing up but Rivers isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Aleksy from any more damage. A dominating finish by Rivers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Rivers!
Our winner, Tom Rivers, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jerry Haze (ranked 3119 p4p, 275 weight class) and Burke Heimer (ranked 2918 p4p, 262 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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146 lbs
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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
36 - 23 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jerry Haze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 2, fighting out of London, Burke Heimer !
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Haze lands an impressive looking overhand right. Heimer doesn't seem phased though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Haze.
A head kick misses from Haze.
Haze moves out of range as Heimer strikes.
Haze is looking for a counter combo.
Haze lets loose with a powerful body kick. Heimer will feel that in the morning.
Haze stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Heimer defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Haze.
Heimer let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Haze connects with a high kick.
Haze scores with a one two! Heimer had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Haze takes a swing at Heimer 's ribcage but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haze lands a jab-cross combination.
Heimer scores with a hook.
Heimer checks a leg kick nicely.
Heimer scores with a jab to the head.
Heimer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haze lands with a thumping leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Heimer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Haze doesn't seem phased though.
Decent striking displayed by Heimer there.
Haze takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Haze misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heimer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Haze avoids the head kick by Heimer .
Haze misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Heimer throws out a counter right but Haze avoids it with no problem.
Haze throws the kick towards the body but Heimer avoids it.
Heimer misses with a hook.
Heimer throws a hook to the side of Haze's head but Haze sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Heimer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Heimer lands a body shot.
Haze misses with a leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Heimer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Haze lands with a hook. Heimer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Haze dives in for a single leg takedown but Heimer sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jerry Haze. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heimer connects with a nice looking jab.
Heimer works Haze's body with a nice hook.
Haze tries to clinch but Heimer is having none of it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heimer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Haze. Haze circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Heimer is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Haze had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Haze staying out of range there.
Haze throwing a counter right hand but Heimer manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heimer misses with a straight right.
Heimer is looking to slow Haze down with leg kicks.
Heimer slips a jab from Haze.
It seemed like Heimer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Haze throws a push kick but Heimer slaps the foot to one side.
Haze ducks right into an uppercut from Heimer .
Haze uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heimer .
Haze clinches up with Heimer and pushes him back against the cage.
Heimer lands with a short shot to the head.
Haze takes a shot to the head.
Heimer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Haze backwards.
Heimer working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Heimer .
Haze misses with a punch on the inside.
Heimer is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Haze is keeping busy.
Haze misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Heimer .
Haze swings wildly with an uppercut but Heimer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haze swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heimer .
Haze throws a head punch that misses.
Heimer breaks the clinch.
Haze lands a jab to the head.
Jab, jab by Haze - just one landing.
Heimer 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.
Haze takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Haze displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heimer throws out the jab.
Heimer scores with a jab.
Heimer misses with a leg kick
letting Haze counter with a right hand.
Haze takes one to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Heimer 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Heimer throws a head kick that half lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haze will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Heimer connects with a jab.
Haze goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nice cross by Heimer .
Haze fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Heimer on the side of the head.
Haze throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heimer misses with a wild body shot.
Haze fires out a quick counter leg kick but Heimer just manages to avoid it.
Haze's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Heimer connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Haze scrambles back to his feet.
Heimer lands with a straight right. Haze didn't see that one coming.
Haze paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Heimer swings for the body but Haze moves out of range.
Haze looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Haze lands with a nice body kick.
Haze moves into the clinch.
Heimer lands with a light punch inside.
Heimer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Haze working Heimer over with knees to the body.
Haze lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Heimer backwards.
Haze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heimer swings wildly with an uppercut but Haze uses good head movement to avoid it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Haze being controlled against the cage.
Haze's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Burke Heimer will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Good leg kick by Haze there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Haze slips under a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Haze there.
Haze lands a nice looking body shot.
Haze closes the distance and clinches up with Heimer , looking for a takedown. Haze pushes Heimer against the cage but Heimer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Heimer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heimer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haze throws the left hand but Heimer avoids the punch easily.
Heimer misses the jab.
Heimer checks the leg kick nicely there.
A bone on bone clash there as Heimer blocks the leg kick.
Heimer misses the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Heimer .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heimer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Heimer staying out of range there.
Haze lands with a cross.
Heimer misses the shot to the body.
Haze chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haze staying out of range there.
A punch lands to the side of Haze 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A nice leg kick lands there from Haze.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haze. Heimer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heimer blocks the body kick.
Haze lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Haze lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Haze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haze throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Haze.
Heimer with a nice cross.
Heimer cracks Haze with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Haze bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Heimer slips under a jab.
Burke Heimer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That kick from Haze tenderised Heimer 's leg. Heimer is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haze lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A big left from Heimer misses.
Haze checks a leg kick.
Haze tries to counter with a takedown but Heimer is quick to defend against it.
Heimer has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heimer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Haze scores with a punch to the head.
Heimer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haze moves away.
Decent striking displayed by Haze there.
Haze fails to land with a series of punches.
Heimer scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Haze scores with a nice strike.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Haze.
Jerry Haze seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heimer is looking to chop away at Haze's legs.
Haze connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Heimer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haze shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A little jabbing left from Heimer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Haze pivots, looking for a leg kick but Heimer is out of range and Haze settles back down.
Heimer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Haze is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Heimer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Haze.
Heimer throws a looping overhand right but Haze ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Heimer .
Heimer ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Haze misses with the combination.
Haze looks to throw the jab but Heimer is out of range.
Heimer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Heimer takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Haze tries a head kick but it misses.
Burke Heimer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Heimer rushes Haze and presses him up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Haze.
Haze misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heimer manages to break the clinch.
Heimer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Haze on the side of the head.
Haze walks into a straight right hand from Heimer .
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haze throws a hook to the side of Heimer 's head but Heimer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Heimer tries to clinch up.
Haze lands with an overhand left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haze. Heimer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haze pivots, looking for a leg kick but Heimer is out of range and Haze settles back down.
It seemed like Heimer was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heimer connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Haze connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Heimer 's hands.
Heimer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Haze was well out of range. Poor timing from Heimer .
Heimer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Haze counters with a nice body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Haze 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 Heimer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Heimer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Haze keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick from Haze misses
letting Heimer counter with a right hand.
Haze scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Heimer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Haze looks to land a body kick but Heimer moved away.
Haze fakes the leg kick and cracks Heimer in the body.
Haze avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Haze stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Heimer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heimer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haze throws a leg kick that misses.
Haze motions for Heimer to come forward. Haze throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Heimer leaves Haze with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jerry Haze dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Heimer fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Haze lands with a kick to the ribs.
Haze looks for the body kick but Heimer saw that one coming.
Heimer throws a big shot that misses.
Haze moves away from the strike by Heimer .
An attempted straight right counter from Haze misses the target.
Heimer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Haze.
Heimer tries to score with a low kick but Haze moves his leg out of the way.
Haze fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Heimer 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.
Haze scores with a nice head shot.
Heimer works Haze's body with a nice hook.
Haze tries to land a front kick but Heimer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Haze shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Heimer as he avoids it easily.
Heimer misses with a hook. Haze ducked under it nicely.
Heimer dips to his left and cracks Haze with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haze swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Heimer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haze steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heimer .
Haze takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Heimer throws a body punch but Haze moves out of range.
Haze appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Haze is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heimer .
Haze misses with an attempted mid kick.
Haze fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Heimer scores with a jab to the head.
Haze throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Heimer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Haze sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Haze throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Heimer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Heimer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Haze moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Heimer missing with a left hand there. Haze was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Heimer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Heimer slips under a jab from Haze.
Haze throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Heimer releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Heimer coming out on top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heimer misses with an uppercut. Haze saw that one coming.
Heimer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Heimer scores with a jab to the body.
Heimer jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Heimer throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Haze to counter with a crisp jab.
Heimer tests Haze's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Haze throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Heimer misses with a hook. Haze ducked under it nicely.
Haze moves out of range of the strikes.
Haze is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Haze slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Heimer checks the leg kick.
Heimer misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Heimer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heimer pushes Haze away with a front kick.
Haze avoids the head kick by Heimer .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haze scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Ground and pound from Haze.
Heimer wants to get back to full guard.
Heimer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Heimer is not content to let Haze control the position.
Haze is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Heimer is staying active underneath Haze, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Heimer wants to control but Haze is keeping busy.
Heimer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Haze thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Heimer 's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haze slips a nice elbow through Heimer 's hands, connecting with Heimer 's forehead.
Heimer wants to get back to full guard.
Haze not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Haze prevents Heimer from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heimer is trying to maintain the position but Haze is very close to passing his half guard.
Heimer taking some punishment here, with Haze in his half guard.
Heimer is pressing down on Haze's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Haze wants to control from the top but Heimer keeps moving.
Heimer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Haze controls the pace.
Heimer wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jerry Haze.
I think Haze 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jerry Haze!
Jerry Haze 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Pearson (ranked 1665 p4p, 175 weight class) and Tzu Chu (ranked 1073 p4p, 121 weight class). Tzu Chu acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
25 - 24 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Pearson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tzu Chu!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pearson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pearson is looking to counter punch.
Pearson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Chu on the side of the head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chu tries to score a body lock takedown but Pearson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Chu comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pearson tries to land knees in the clinch but Chu avoids the damage to the body.
A hook to the body from Chu.
Chu lands a nice elbow.
Chu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pearson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chu working aggressively here.
Pearson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chu's elbow.
Chu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pearson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chu scores with a shoulder strike.
Pearson tries a body shot but Chu blocks it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pearson.
Chu lands an uppercut.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Chu has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pearson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Pearson.
Nice elbow from Chu.
Chu lands with a short shot to the head.
Chu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chu looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pearson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pearson lands a hook that snaps the head of Chu backwards.
Chu can't get the takedown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Chu.
Pearson pushes off an throws an elbow but Chu leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Chu is working Pearson over against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pearson's brow.
Pearson lands an elbow inside.
Pearson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Chu blocks it with crossed arms.
Pearson tries a body shot but Chu blocks it.
Chu blocks an elbow strike.
Pearson blocks the elbow strike.
Pearson lands a damaging elbow.
Our sources have told us that Pearson has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Pearson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Pearson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chu blocks a body shot from Pearson.
Pearson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pearson working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chu can't find room to land a body shot as Pearson controls the action.
Pearson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pearson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Chu throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pearson after a bit of a struggle.
Johnny Pearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tzu Chu.
Pearson avoids the elbow strike from Chu, against the cage.
Chu throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pearson scores with a hook to the body.
Chu lands a damaging elbow.
Pearson can't find room to land a body shot as Chu controls the action.
Pearson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chu working aggressively here.
Pearson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chu lands a right hand.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pearson.
Chu pushes off an throws an elbow but Pearson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Chu prevents a body shot from Pearson.
Pearson takes a shot to the head.
Pearson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chu is defending well for now.
Chu lands a shoulder strike.
Chu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pearson missing with knees to the body.
Pearson blocks a body shot from Chu.
Chu misses with the head strike.
Chu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pearsons head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pearson.
Pearson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chu backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chu takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Tzu Chu has been cut.
Pearson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chu's defenses.
Chu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pearson blocks the elbow strike.
Pearson tries to land a knee to the head but Chu blocks with his arms.
Pearson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pearson misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Pearson.
Chu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pearson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chu misses with a punch on the inside.
Chu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Chu is trying to drag Pearson to the mat but Pearson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chu pushes Pearson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pearson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pearson works on Chu's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Pearson.
Chu swings wildly with an uppercut but Pearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A left hand lands to the body for Pearson.
Chu looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pearson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chus head.
Pearson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pearson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pearson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pearson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chu's defenses.
Pearson with a knee to the head.
Chu throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Pearson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pearson tries a body shot but Chu blocks it.
Pearson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pearson misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pearson.
Chu tries to throw a body punch but Pearson avoids it by throwing Chu back against the cage.
Chu misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Chu throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chu misses with a punch on the inside.
Pearson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pearson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pearson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short uppercut from Pearson.
Pearson lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Pearson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tzu Chu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pearson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chu moves out of range as Pearson strikes.
Pearson jabs at Chu's body.
Pearson throws a body kick that misses.
Pearson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pearson clinches up with Chu and pushes him back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Pearson.
Chu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pearson landing knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Chu fails to land.
Pearson gets through Chu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Johnny Pearson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pearson scores with a hook to the body.
Chu scores with a shot to the side of Pearson's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pearson tries to work over Chu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pearson lands a nice uppercut.
Chu misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chu just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pearson's brow.
Pearson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chu swings wildly with an uppercut but Pearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pearson takes a shot to the head.
Pearson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chu takes an elbow to the forehead.
Chu blocks a body shot from Pearson.
Pearson blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Pearson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chu lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Pearson.
Pearson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pearson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pearson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Chu is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Pearson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pearson struggles to land a body shot inside as Chu controls his hands.
Chu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chu tries to work over Pearson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chu has Pearson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pearson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pearson can't find room to land a body shot as Chu controls the action.
Chu tries to score a body lock takedown but Pearson shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Johnny Pearson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tzu Chu.
Chu is breathing heavily.
Pearson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pearson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chu can do to turn this around?
A right hook to the body lands for Pearson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearson gets through Chu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pearson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pearson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pearson.
Pearson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pearson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Chu lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Nice body punch from Pearson.
Pearson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Pearson.
Pearson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chu.
A right hook to the body lands for Pearson.
Still in the clinch, Pearson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pearson lands a knee to the body.
Pearson works on Chu's body with a couple of short punches.
Pearson lands a left hand.
Chu lands a right hand.
Pearson working Chu over with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Pearson.
Pearson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Pearson lands a shoulder strike.
Pearson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Pearson is working Chu over against the cage.
Pearson lands a good knee to the midsection. Chu won't want to take too many of those.
Chu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pearson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Pearson.
Pearson lands an elbow that stopped Chu in his tracks for a moment.
Nice body punch from Pearson - that landed with a thud.
Pearson scores with a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Pearson.
Pearson lands an elbow inside that Chu shrugs off.
Pearson blocking some punches.
Pearson works on Chu's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Pearson.
Pearson prevents a body shot from Chu.
Pearson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pearson scores a nice knee to the body.
Pearson digs a right hand underneath Chu's ribcage. Chu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pearson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pearson blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pearson blocks an uppercut.
Chu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chu.
Chu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Pearson lands with a left to the head.
Chu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pearson backwards.
Chu is looking to take this one to the mat.
Pearson lands an uppercut.
Chu tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pearson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pearson scores with a hook to the body.
Pearson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chu backwards.
Pearson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Pearson lands a nice uppercut.
Chu is rocked!
Pearson lands a nice elbow.
Chu is still on wobbly legs! Can Pearson finish him?
Pearson lands an elbow inside that Chu shrugs off.
Pearson lands a nice knee to the body.
Pearson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Pearson working the clinch nicely. Chu is working for position but Pearson cracks him with a big knee to the head! Chu crumples up against the cage and Pearson lands two more shots before the ref can save Chu! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Johnny Pearson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Albert Ricci (ranked 1287 p4p, 148 weight class) and Giuseppe Amodei (ranked 1700 p4p, 177 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Albert Ricci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giuseppe Amodei!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amodei darts in looking for a takedown but Ricci gets double underhooks and turns Amodei into the cage.
Ricci is looking to clinch but Amodei is avoiding it.
A low kick from Amodei is predictable there
and Ricci counters by moving into the clinch.
Ricci breaks the clinch.
Ricci has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brotherhood MMA (16 ELITE COACHES) in the buildup to the fight.
Amodei throws a nice outside leg kick.
Giuseppe Amodei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amodei throws the left hand but Ricci avoids the punch easily.
Ricci wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Amodei shoots in for a takedown but Ricci shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei looks to land a left hand but Ricci moved out of range nicely.
Amodei wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Amodei blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Amodei.
Some wild striking there from Ricci.
And Amodei tries to counter it with a takedown but Ricci pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ricci takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Amodei scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Amodei lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ricci takes a step back to recover.
Nice body punch from Amodei.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ricci checks a leg kick.
Amodei throws a solid leg kick but Ricci takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Amodei.
Ricci was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ricci tries to bum rush Amodei with a series of wild strikes but Amodei uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Amodei tries to land a leg kick but Ricci saw it coming and moves away.
Amodei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ricci takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Amodei pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ricci is out of range and Amodei settles back down.
Amodei is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Ricci rather than just go for the knockout.
Ricci jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Amodei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Amodei scores with the left hand. Ricci knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Amodei.
Ricci will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nice cross by Amodei.
Amodei connects with an inside leg kick.
Ricci blocks a leg kick.
Amodei misses with a hook.
Sloppy strikes from Ricci. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amodei motions for Ricci to come forward. Amodei throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ricci keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amodei.
Ricci is looking to counter the offense by Amodei and move into the clinch.
A slow jab from Amodei misses its intended target.
Amodei tries to work over Ricci's front leg with a kick but Ricci checks it.
Amodei slips under a jab.
Amodei throws a counter combo.
A lazy left from Amodei finds it's target.
Ricci bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ricci looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Amodei changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ricci tries to avoid it but Amodei manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ricci to the ground. Ricci escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Albert Ricci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giuseppe Amodei.
Amodei lands an overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giuseppe Amodei dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Good leg kick by Amodei there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Amodei throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Ricci on the side of the head.
Amodei fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ricci displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Amodei throws out the jab.
As Amodei tries to get set, Ricci tries to push him back and clinch up but Amodei manages to avoid the attempt.
Amodei misses with a leg kick.
Amodei has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ricci is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Ricci lands a glancing blow to the side of Amodei's head.
Albert Ricci is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Amodei.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricci scores with a crisp jab that stopped Amodei in his tracks.
Amodei scores with a push kick.
Amodei throws out a loose jab but Ricci uses good head movement to avoid it.
Amodei misses with a low kick.
Ricci is looking to counter punch.
Amodei throws an overhand right that lands on Ricci's shoulder, as Ricci tries to avoid the shot.
Amodei lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Amodei just misses with a punch to the body.
Amodei cracks the inside of Ricci's front leg.
Amodei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Amodei or perhaps it was just good defense by Ricci, which made it look bad.
Ricci wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ricci wants to clinch up but Amodei keeps it at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Amodei.
Amodei takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big right from Amodei misses.
Ricci appears to be looking for a big counter.
Amodei throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ricci sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ricci slips a straight right by Amodei.
Ricci takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Amodei. That's going to slow Ricci down.
Amodei lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ricci at a distance.
Ricci steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Amodei.
Amodei moves out of range as Ricci throws a body kick.
Amodei throws a leg kick
and Ricci holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ricci misses with some punches.
Ricci lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ricci working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ricci misses with a hook from the clinch.
Amodei misses with a hook to the ribs.
Amodei tries to score a body lock takedown but Ricci shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Albert Ricci has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Giuseppe Amodei.
Amodei breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricci ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Amodei looks for the body kick but Ricci saw that one coming.
Ricci looks to score with a jab to the body but Amodei is just out of range.
Ricci throws a series of punches but Amodei avoids them all with ease.
Amodei changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A head kick from Ricci lands but Amodei takes it in his stride.
It looks like Giuseppe Amodei has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amodei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ricci went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Amodei tries to land a leg kick but Ricci saw it coming and moves away.
Amodei will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ricci seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giuseppe Amodei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Giuseppe Amodei's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Amodei, as that shot connected.
Giuseppe Amodei seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Amodei misses with a straight left.
Amodei fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Amodei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ricci.
Ricci seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Amodei throws a series of punches but Ricci moves out of range.
Ricci tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Amodei manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ricci connects with a crisp jab.
Ricci ducks under a wild hook from Amodei.
Amodei avoids the body shot from Ricci.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amodei throws a big shot that misses.
Ricci swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ricci tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Amodei paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Amodei flicks out a counter leg kick but Ricci steps away.
Amodei misses with a series of wild punches.
Ricci keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ricci throws a predictable looking body shot
so Amodei counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Amodei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ricci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Amodei is fighting to break Ricci's control of his arms but Ricci is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Albert Ricci has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amodei controls from within his opponent's guard.
Amodei trying to control the position from guard on top but Ricci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Amodei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amodei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ricci was well out of range. Poor timing from Amodei.
Amodei with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ricci counters with a three punch combo that has Amodei backing up. Amodei nods at Ricci to acknowledge the strikes.
Amodei misses with an uppercut. Ricci saw that one coming.
Amodei connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Amodei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ricci swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Amodei fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ricci avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ricci moves out of range of the body kick from Amodei.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Amodei.
Ricci avoids the body shot from Amodei.
Ricci keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A swing and a miss from Amodei.
Amodei thows a leg kick but Ricci checks it
and Ricci counters with a series of strikes. Amodei will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Giuseppe Amodei comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Amodei 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Giuseppe Amodei!
Giuseppe Amodei decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Alvarez (ranked 962 p4p, 136 weight class) and Levan Revazshvili (ranked 1419 p4p, 178 weight class). Revazshvili has chosen Georgia National Anthem as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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218 lbs
24 - 15 - 2 |
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
24 - 15 - 2, fighting out of New York, Aaron Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 20 - 3, fighting out of New York, Levan Revazshvili!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Revazshvili swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
A jab from Revazshvili misses.
Alvarez misses with a body shot.
Revazshvili misses with a lunging right hand
and Alvarez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Revazshvili's knee momentarily.
Alvarez closes the distance and clinches.
Alvarez blocks an uppercut.
Revazshvili prevents a body shot from Alvarez.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez tries to throw a body punch but Revazshvili avoids it by throwing Alvarez back against the cage.
Revazshvili avoiding damage.
Revazshvili misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Alvarez pushes Revazshvili back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Alvarez creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Revazshvili fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Alvarez's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Alvarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez has Revazshvili pressed against the cage.
Alvarez looking to slow down the pace here.
Revazshvili blocks a body shot from Alvarez.
Revazshvili tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
Alvarez swings wildly with an uppercut but Revazshvili uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Alvarez fails to land.
Alvarez has a couple of punches blocked by Revazshvili.
The referee is keeping an eye on Revazshvili - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Alvarez blocks an uppercut.
Alvarez lands an uppercut.
Alvarez tries a body shot but Revazshvili blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Alvarez fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Alvarez.
Alvarez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Alvarez tries a body shot but Revazshvili blocks it.
Revazshvili misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Revazshvili misses with a hook from the clinch.
Revazshvili blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Revazshvili misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Revazshvili's elbow.
Revazshvili blocking some punches.
Alvarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alvarez.
Alvarez is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Revazshvili drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alvarez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez misses with some punches.
Revazshvili blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Alvarez lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alvarez lands a nice uppercut.
Alvarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Revazshvili.
Alvarez misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarez.
Revazshvili is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alvarez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alvarez lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alvarez lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The referee calls for Alvarez to work.
Alvarez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Revazshvilis head.
Revazshvili stalling in the clinch.
Alvarez tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Revazshvili's elbow.
Revazshvili blocks a body shot from Alvarez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alvarez.
Revazshvili throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alvarezs head.
Revazshvili lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Revazshvili lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alvarez misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alvarez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Alvarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Come on Alvarez - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Alvarez is leaning against Revazshvili and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Alvarez fails to land.
Revazshvili misses with a punch on the inside.
Alvarez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Alvarez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Alvarez lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Alvarez dominated that round.
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.
Alvarez tries to clinch there but Revazshvili circles away.
Alvarez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Alvarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Revazshvili.
Some wild striking there from Revazshvili.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Alvarez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alvarez fails to land with a series of punches.
Alvarez misses with a low kick.
Donk. Alvarez catches Revazshvili right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez with a hook.
Revazshvili looks to land a combination but Alvarez avoids it well.
Levan Revazshvili seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Revazshvili lands a nice looking body shot.
Revazshvili misses with a series of wild punches.
Alvarez throwing a counter right hand but Revazshvili manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Revazshvili. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Revazshvili.
Alvarez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Revazshvili throws out the jab.
Alvarez fires out a quick counter leg kick but Revazshvili just manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Revazshvili throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Revazshvili swings for the body but Alvarez moves out of range.
Alvarez thows a leg kick but Revazshvili checks it
enabling Revazshvili to counter with a crisp jab.
Alvarez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Revazshvili.
Alvarez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Revazshvili moves away.
Revazshvili throws a lazy right hand but Alvarez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Revazshvili throws a shot to the body.
Revazshvili throws a hook to the side of Alvarez's head but Alvarez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Revazshvili avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Revazshvili. Alvarez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alvarez seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez throws a right hand that Revazshvili ducks under and follows up with a left that Revazshvili also avoids with ease.
Revazshvili misses with a wild body shot.
Revazshvili checks a leg kick.
Alvarez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Revazshvili.
Alvarez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Revazshvili has time to react.
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!
Alvarez throws a shot from downtown. Revazshvili moves away and avoids it.
Alvarez wants to clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Revazshvili.
It looks like Aaron Alvarez has been cut.
Revazshvili misses with a hook
and Alvarez makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Revazshvili fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alvarez manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Alvarez has managed to clinch.
Alvarez lands with a left to the head.
Alvarez lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Revazshvili misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Alvarez misses with a punch on the inside.
Revazshvili lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Alvarez keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Revazshvili's efforts to push away.
Revazshvili lands a hook that snaps the head of Alvarez backwards.
Revazshvili fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Revazshvili lands with a left to the head.
Alvarez has a couple of punches blocked by Revazshvili.
Revazshvili blocks an uppercut.
Alvarez works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Revazshvili swings wildly with an uppercut but Alvarez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alvarez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alvarez throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Revazshvilis head.
Revazshvili wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alvarez has him pressed against the cage.
Revazshvili throws a punch but it's blocked by Alvarez.
Alvarez working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Alvarez.
Revazshvili struggles to land a body shot inside as Alvarez controls his hands.
Revazshvili is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alvarez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Revazshvili drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alvarez gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Revazshvili is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alvarez gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Aaron Alvarez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Levan Revazshvili.
Alvarez misses with some punches.
Alvarez throws a head punch that misses.
Revazshvili drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Aaron Alvarez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Aaron Alvarez's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Alvarez misses with a low kick.
Revazshvili swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Alvarez clinches up with Revazshvili and pushes him back against the cage.
Revazshvili lands a right hand.
Alvarez throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Revazshvili.
Alvarez lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Alvarez.
Alvarez throws a punch but it's blocked by Revazshvili.
Alvarez lands an uppercut.
Alvarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Revazshvili tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Revazshvili misses with the head strike.
Revazshvili is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Alvarez is keeping busy.
Revazshvili displaying some good clinch control by pressing Alvarez up against the cage.
Alvarez lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Revazshvili wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Alvarez has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Revazshvili fails to land.
Aaron Alvarez has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Alvarez tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Revazshvili lands an uppercut.
Revazshvili blocking some punches.
Revazshvili turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Revazshvili manages to end up in side control.
Alvarez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Revazshvili can do to turn this around?
Revazshvili cracks Alvarez with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Revazshvili wants to control but Alvarez is keeping him busy.
Alvarez wants to control but Revazshvili postures up.
Alvarez is working to avoid the ground and pound but Revazshvili connects with a decent elbow.
Alvarez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Revazshvili wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Revazshvili goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Alvarez has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Revazshvili but great work by Alvarez.
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!
Alvarez moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Levan Revazshvili has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez works to advance to full mount. Revazshvili defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Alvarez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Revazshvili avoids a series of strikes thrown by Alvarez.
Revazshvili really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Alvarez working the ground and pound effectively.
Alvarez trying to control but Revazshvili is having none of it.
Revazshvili gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Revazshvili blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alvarez.
Revazshvili trying to hold on to Alvarez's head to control him but Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvarez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Alvarez prevents Revazshvili from improving his position.
Alvarez moves nicely into side control.
Revazshvili is being controlled here.
Revazshvili is trying to control Alvarez's posture but Alvarez avoids it.
Revazshvili is looking for a sweep.
Alvarez working the strikes but Revazshvili uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to pass to mount but Revazshvili is defending the position.
Alvarez is trying to control the action in half guard but Revazshvili is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Alvarez content to control rather than advance.
Alvarez wants to control but Revazshvili is keeping him busy.
Revazshvili gets back to full guard.
Alvarez stopping the sweep attempt from Revazshvili.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alvarez postures up in Revazshvili's guard and throws a big left but Revazshvili blocks it.
Alvarez wants to control from the top but Revazshvili keeps moving.
Aaron Alvarez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Revazshvili throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aaron Alvarez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alvarez, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aaron Alvarez!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Aaron Alvarez made sure he mentioned Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Seiryu Machida (ranked 1588 p4p, 199 weight class) and Mat Diaz (ranked 1596 p4p, 200 weight class). Diaz comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I Got Five On It kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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184 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
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seiryu Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mat Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Diaz.
Diaz thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machida staying out of range there.
Diaz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diaz has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Diaz lands a leg kick that knocks Machida off balance momentarily.
Diaz throws a body shot but no joy.
Machida throws a body shot but no joy.
Diaz is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Machida with a body shot.
Machida throws a body punch but Diaz moves out of range.
Diaz is looking to slow Machida down with leg kicks.
Diaz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Diaz scores with a head kick. Machida tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Diaz looks to land a right hand but Machida moved out of range.
Diaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Machida is just out of range.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Diaz connects with a looping right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Machida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diaz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Machida moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Machida throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Diaz swings for the body but Machida moves out of range.
As Diaz backs away, Machida returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Good work by Machida as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Diaz. Diaz obviously looking to wear him down.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Machida is looking to counter punch.
Machida wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Diaz rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Machida counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz lands with an overhand left.
Diaz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Diaz chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A swing and a miss from Diaz.
Machida has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Machida there as he acknowledges the shot.
Diaz moves into the clinch.
Machida misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Machida lands a glancing blow to the side of Diaz's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Machida throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Diaz scores with a body shot.
Diaz tries for a takedown but Machida sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Machida will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz scores with a jab.
Machida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Machida throws a body kick that misses.
Machida throws a body kick that misses.
Diaz feints and as Machida raises his hands in defense, Diaz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Machida is trying to keep Diaz in close.
Diaz with a flurry of punches that miss.
Diaz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Diaz is fighting to break Machida's control of his arms but Machida is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Machida will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Machida controls Diaz momentarily but Diaz frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is stalling in the full guard.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Machida is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Machida knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Diaz on the ground.
Diaz throws a big right hand that misses.
Diaz is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Diaz digs a good body shot into Machida's ribs.
Machida blocks a low kick nicely.
Diaz gets tackled into the cage by Machida. Machida maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Diaz.
Diaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Machida digs a right hand underneath Diaz's ribcage. Diaz let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Machida controls his hands.
Machida blocks a body shot from Diaz.
Diaz takes a shot to the head.
Machida missing with knees to the body.
Machida with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Mat Diaz has been cut.
Machida blocking some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Machida lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Machida.
Diaz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz misses with a body punch.
Nice body punch from Machida - that landed with a thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mat Diaz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mat Diaz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Diaz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Diaz throws out the jab.
Diaz takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Machida throws out a loose jab but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Machida throws a sloppy head kick and Diaz moves out of range easily.
A nice side step and Diaz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Machida moves out of range as Diaz strikes.
Machida fails in his attempt to clinch.
Machida throws a half hearted mid kick.
Machida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machida is looking to slow Diaz down with leg kicks.
Diaz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Machida.
Diaz motions for Machida to come forward. Diaz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mat Diaz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz avoids a kick to the body.
Diaz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Diaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machida.
Machida misses with a body shot.
Diaz scores with a hook.
A low kick from Diaz is predictable there
and Machida counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Diaz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machida misses the shot to the body.
Machida lands a nice hook to Diaz's body. Diaz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A good leg kick by Diaz.
Machida ducks under a wild hook from Diaz.
Diaz is looking to score with low kicks.
Diaz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Machida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machida manages to avoid it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Machida, right into the meat.
Diaz rushes Machida and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Seiryu Machida has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Machida's elbow.
Diaz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Machida lands an elbow just above Diaz 's eye.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Diaz tries to work over Machida's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Diaz blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida has a couple of punches blocked by Diaz.
Machida lands a left hand that snaps the head of Diaz backwards.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
Machida misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Machida fails to land.
Machida doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diaz lands with a right to the head.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Machida.
Machida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machida trying to land knees to the body.
Machida is leaning against Diaz and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Machida with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Machida throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Diaz blocks it with crossed arms.
A left hand lands to the body for Diaz.
Diaz drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida tries to work over Diaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Machida.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Diaz.
Diaz lands a left hand.
Diaz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diaz working aggressively here.
Machida tries a knee to the head but Diaz blocks it.
Machida throws an elbow that misses.
Machida lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diaz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Machida misses with an elbow strike.
Machida lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Machida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
Diaz misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida lands a damaging elbow.
Machida misses with a knee to the head.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Diaz throws a head punch that misses.
Machida throws a head punch that misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short right from Machida.
Machida comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A head punch on the inside from Diaz fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Diaz.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Machida controls his hands.
Machida throws an elbow but it misses.
Machida looking to throw knees to the head but Diaz is blocking nicely.
Diaz lands with a light punch inside.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Machida controls his hands.
Machida lands a knee to the head.
Machida prevents Diaz from breaking the clinch.
Diaz works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Seiryu Machida will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mat Diaz's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Machida bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Machida is looking to wear down Diaz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Machida feints a jab promting Diaz to slip. Machida then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Diaz slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Machida slips under a jab.
Diaz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Machida.
Machida slips a jab from Diaz.
Machida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diaz moves away.
Machida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Diaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Machida throws a push kick but Diaz slaps the foot to one side.
Diaz with a nice cross.
Diaz blocks the body kick.
Diaz connects with an inside leg kick.
Diaz has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Machida.
Machida misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diaz.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Machida.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diaz walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Machida checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Diaz lands a body shot.
A big left from Diaz misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz throws an overhand right that lands on Machida's shoulder, as Machida tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Machida misses its target.
Machida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machida is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice shot lands for Machida.
Diaz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Machida jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Machida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Machida throws a front kick aimed at Diaz's knee but Diaz avoids it well.
Machida takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diaz pushes Machida up against the cage in a clinch.
Machida blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Machida using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Diaz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Machida controls his hands.
Diaz tries a body shot but Machida blocks it.
Machida blocks an uppercut.
Machida pushes off an throws an elbow but Diaz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Diaz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diaz tries a body shot but Machida blocks it.
Machida lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Machida is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Diaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters up against the cage, Machida throws an elbow but misses.
Machida lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Diaz misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Diaz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Machida backwards.
Diaz can't find room to land a body shot as Machida controls the action.
Machida working aggressively here.
Machida with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Machida lands a knee to the head.
A short right from Machida on the inside.
Machida works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Diaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Machida controls his hands.
Diaz jumps guard and drags Machida to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Diaz is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diaz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida has Diaz pulled in close to control his posture.
Diaz missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Diaz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Machida works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Machida controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Machida has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Diaz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Machida keeping moving, preventing Diaz from controlling successfully.
Machida is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diaz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diaz.
Diaz misses with a body shot.
Machida gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mat Diaz.
I think Diaz 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Sanchez (ranked 1374 p4p, 183 weight class) and Travis Mitchell (ranked 1942 p4p, 234 weight class). Sanchez comes to the cage accompanied by Duele El Carazon. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesus Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Travis Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanchez tried to score with a low kick but Mitchell checks it.
Mitchell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Mitchell - that will leave a mark!
Mitchell clinches.
Mitchell lands with a short shot to the head.
Sanchez goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mitchell darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sanchez misses with a body kick.
Mitchell moves out of range of the body kick.
Mitchell swings for the body but Sanchez moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell is looking to score with low kicks.
Sanchez tries a low kick but Mitchell avoids it.
Mitchell now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Sanchez has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fenrir MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Sanchez scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mitchell misses with a hook
and Sanchez finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mitchell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sanchez swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Donk. Mitchell catches Sanchez right on the button with a cross.
Sanchez dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mitchell. That did some damage!
Mitchell moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
Mitchell blocks the body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mitchell. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez misses with a low kick.
Mitchell with a nice cross.
Sanchez throws a body kick that misses.
Sanchez tries to keep at a distance but Mitchell has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Sanchez just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mitchell's brow.
Mitchell struggles to land a body shot inside as Sanchez controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mitchell can't break the clinch.
Sanchez tries to pull guard but Mitchell won't allow it.
Mitchell misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mitchell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanchez throws an elbow but it misses.
Mitchell lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Sanchez.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mitchell stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Sanchez.
Mitchell misses with a punch to the body.
Sanchez can't find room to land a body shot as Mitchell controls the action.
Sanchez misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mitchell has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Sanchez seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mitchell can turn it around.
Sanchez lands with a light punch inside.
Mitchell scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Mitchell.
Mitchell stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Sanchez jumps guard.
Sanchez bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Mitchell's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez trying to control but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mitchell looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanchez is one step ahead there.
Mitchell has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sanchez trying to control but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
Mitchell is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Sanchez trying to control the position from guard on top but Mitchell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Travis Mitchell will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Mitchell.
Sanchez attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Sanchez takes one to the side of the head.
Mitchell moves to clinch but Sanchez breaks away
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sanchez tries to land a front kick but Mitchell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
No joy there for Sanchez, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sanchez connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mitchell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sanchez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sanchez tries to work over Mitchell's front leg with a kick but Mitchell checks it.
Travis Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mitchell works the jab nicely.
Mitchell looks to land a right hand but Sanchez moved out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mitchell scores with a decent looking hook.
Sanchez throws a leg kick but Mitchell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sanchez takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mitchell scores with a push kick.
Mitchell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sanchez manages to avoid it.
Mitchell throws out a powerful jab.
Mitchell misses with a jab to the body
and Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mitchell closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sanchez to the mat! Sanchez manages to get full guard.
Mitchell working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mitchell throws a big elbow that misses.
Mitchell slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sanchez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell throws a big right hand that misses.
Mitchell trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
Sanchez is adopting a defensive guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mitchell lands with an uppercut that bounces Sanchez off the cage and back into range.
Mitchell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mitchell moves out of range of the leg kick from Sanchez.
Sanchez gets tackled into the cage by Mitchell. Mitchell maintains the clinch.
Mitchell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell avoids the elbow strike from Sanchez, against the cage.
Sanchez jumps guard and drags Mitchell to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mitchell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Mitchell misses with the ground and pound.
Mitchell fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Mitchell tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Mitchell working the ground and pound but Sanchez is defending the strikes.
Mitchell in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Sanchez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Mitchell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mitchell working away.
Mitchell taking a break here but Sanchez is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Mitchell throws a strike but Sanchez avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Mitchell controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sanchez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Mitchell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sanchez with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mitchell to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Jesus Sanchez has been cut.
Sanchez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Mitchell cracks Sanchez with an open hand slap.
Mitchell scores with a punch to the head.
Mitchell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sanchez was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mitchell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Sanchez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Mitchell manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Mitchell keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Mitchell wants to sweep here but Sanchez controlling him for the moment.
Jesus Sanchez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell controls Sanchez momentarily but Sanchez frees himself.
Mitchell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mitchell is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mitchell throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sanchez to regain full guard.
Jesus Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Mitchell from controlling successfully.
Mitchell landing some decent shots from guard.
Sanchez controls Mitchell momentarily but Mitchell frees himself.
Mitchell is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanchez has wrist control.
Mitchell is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanchez has wrist control.
Mitchell lands a couple of elbows.
Sanchez preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sanchez is trying to keep Mitchell in close.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Travis Mitchell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sanchez throws a front kick aimed at Mitchell's knee but Mitchell avoids it well.
Mitchell has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sanchez misses with a body kick.
Sanchez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mitchell finds it's way round the side to connect with Sanchez's head.
Mitchell is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sanchez sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Sanchez half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sanchez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mitchell.
Mitchell lands with a right hand.
Mitchell moves away from the strike by Sanchez.
Mitchell punishes Sanchez's body with a nice straight punch.
Mitchell connects with a single shot there.
Mitchell gets caught napping as Sanchez dives in and scores a takedown. Mitchell manages to retain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Mitchell holds on and takes a little breather.
Sanchez 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.
Mitchell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Sanchez manages to get himself to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Mitchell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mitchell has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Mitchell!
An out of breath Travis Mitchell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blake Phoenix (ranked 665 p4p, 96 weight class) and Vince Neil (ranked 1185 p4p, 154 weight class). Neil is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Wild Side. Vince Neil 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blake Phoenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Vince Neil!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neil scores with a shot to the body.
Neil moves forwards but Phoenix connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Neil throws a nice inside leg kick.
Phoenix missing with a left hand there. Neil was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Neil will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Phoenix looks to throw the jab but Neil is out of range.
Neil lands with a thumping leg kick.
Neil keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix throws the left hand but Neil avoids the punch easily.
Neil takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Neil lunges at Phoenix with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Phoenix's hand.
Neil thuds his right hand into Phoenix's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Neil circles away from the clinch attempt
and Neil counters with a big head kick but Phoenix shrugs it off.
Phoenix doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Phoenix misses with a body shot.
Phoenix pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neil fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Phoenix on the side of the head.
Phoenix looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Neil slips under a jab from Phoenix.
Phoenix rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Neil makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Phoenix throws a hook but Neil avoids it easily.
Neil throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Neil throws the left hand but Phoenix avoids the punch easily.
Neil throws a quick inside leg kick.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
Phoenix avoids the head kick by Neil.
As Neil tries to get set, Phoenix tries to push him back and clinch up but Neil manages to avoid the attempt.
Neil misses with an uppercut
enabling Phoenix to counter with a crisp jab.
Phoenix misses with a looping right.
Phoenix throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Neil feints and then cracks Phoenix's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Phoenix down.
Phoenix misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phoenix lands a nice hook to Neil's body. Neil takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Neil throws a body shot but no joy.
A counter left hand to the body from Phoenix misses its target.
Neil throws a hook to the side of Phoenix's head but Phoenix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix avoids the body shot from Neil.
Phoenix connects with a single shot there.
Neil instigates a clinch.
Neil can't find room to land a body shot as Phoenix controls the action.
Phoenix misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Phoenix fails to land.
Phoenix struggles to land a body shot inside as Neil controls his hands.
Phoenix blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
Phoenix misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phoenix.
Phoenix blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Neil lands a left hand.
Phoenix has a couple of punches blocked by Neil.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Neil avoiding damage as Phoenix throws knees to the body.
Neil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Phoenix blocks an uppercut.
Neil manages to break the clinch.
Neil misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neil throws out a leg kick but Phoenix moves out of range and Neil only half commits.
Neil tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but Neil slips the punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Phoenix connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Neil momentarily.
Phoenix blocks a leg kick.
Phoenix lands with a hook. Neil tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Neil. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phoenix sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Neil throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Phoenix takes one to the side of the head.
Neil avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Phoenix is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Neil.
Neil takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice uppercut lands for Neil. That snapped Phoenix's head back.
Phoenix has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Neil.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A looping hook to the body misses from Phoenix. Neil does a little dance to reset his feet.
Phoenix jabs Neil right on the nose. Neil blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix looks to land a right hand but Neil moved out of range.
Neil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Neil lands a body shot.
Phoenix lands with a nice body punch.
Neil walks into a left hand.
Neil lands an overhand right.
Phoenix lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Phoenix doesn't manage to clinch there - Neil circles away.
Phoenix misses with a hook
and Neil counters with a straight right hand.
Phoenix misses with a looping right.
Phoenix closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Neil breaks the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Neil moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
Phoenix takes one on the button.
Phoenix throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Neil on the side of the head.
Phoenix lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Phoenix throws a right hand that Neil ducks under and follows up with a left that Neil also avoids with ease.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vince Neil will probably get the nod.
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.
Phoenix listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Phoenix looks to throw the jab but Neil is out of range.
Phoenix tries to clinch there but Neil circles away.
Phoenix connects with a jab.
Phoenix scores with the left hand. Neil knows he should have avoided that one.
Neil uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phoenix.
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Neil throws a lazy right hand but Phoenix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phoenix misses with a straight right.
Neil has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Phoenix misses with a hook. Neil ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Neil throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Neil uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Neil gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Neil.
Neil tries a body shot but Phoenix blocks it.
Phoenix misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Neil.
A short body shot lands from Phoenix as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neil misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Neil fails to land.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Neil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Neil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix tries to throw a body punch but Neil avoids it by throwing Phoenix back against the cage.
Neil struggles to land a body shot inside as Phoenix controls his hands.
Neil tries to work over Phoenix's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Phoenix.
Phoenix lands a body shot in the clinch.
Neil tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Neil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Neil misses with the head strike.
Phoenix lands a right hand.
Phoenix blocks an uppercut.
Phoenix lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Neil backwards.
Phoenix blocks a body shot from Neil.
Neil has a couple of punches blocked by Phoenix.
Neil misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Neil misses with a hook to the ribs.
Neil avoids a wild elbow strike from Phoenix.
Phoenix swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Phoenix tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Phoenix blocks a body shot from Neil.
Phoenix swings wildly with an uppercut but Neil uses good head movement to avoid it.
Neil lands with a short shot to the head.
Phoenix throws a head punch that misses.
Phoenix lands a right hand that snaps the head of Neil backwards.
Phoenix misses with the head strike.
Neil swings wildly with an uppercut but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
Neil manages to break the clinch.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Phoenix misses with a looping right.
Vince Neil seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Neil slips under a jab.
Neil cracks Phoenix with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix misses the shot to the body.
Neil uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Phoenix.
Neil defending well as Phoenix loads up on a big left hand.
Neil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phoenix manages to avoid it.
Neil bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Neil tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phoenix was well out of range. Poor timing from Neil.
Phoenix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Neil.
Nice shot by Neil.
Phoenix cracks Neil with a good jab.
Neil misses with a hook. Phoenix ducked under it nicely.
Neil scores with a nice right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Neil.
Phoenix tries to clinch up but Neil circles away and keeps his distance.
Phoenix is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Neil moves forwards but Phoenix connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Phoenix lands with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phoenix throws a hook to the side of Neil's head but Neil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neil misses with a hook.
Phoenix lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Neil waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Phoenix.
Neil circles away from the clinch attempt.
Neil attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Phoenix scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Neil. Phoenix does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Phoenix misses its target.
Phoenix slips a jab from Neil.
Phoenix looks to land a right hand but Neil moved out of range.
Neil misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Phoenix misses the body punch
and Neil counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phoenix on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Neil scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Phoenix doesn't seem bothered though.
Phoenix throws a jab but it's blocked by Neil.
Neil scores with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Phoenix.
A big left from Phoenix misses.
A little jabbing left from Neil on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Blake Phoenix will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Phoenix swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Phoenix loads up on a big right hand but Neil slips the punch.
Neil is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Phoenix looks to land a left hand but Neil moved out of range nicely.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Neil is just out of range.
Neil turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Neil cracks a nice hook into Phoenix's ribs.
Phoenix throws a hook but Neil blocks it.
Phoenix scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Neil uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phoenix.
Phoenix tries to clinch but Neil moves away
and Neil counters with a straight right hand.
Neil throws out a loose jab but Phoenix uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phoenix throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Neil.
It seemed like Neil was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Neil turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Phoenix is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Neil throws a lazy right hand but Phoenix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phoenix swings for the body but Neil moves out of range.
Phoenix throws a jab when Neil was well out of range.
Phoenix lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix connects with a nice looking jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Neil as he connects with a hook.
Neil throws a shot from downtown. Phoenix moves away and avoids it.
Neil displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phoenix throws out the jab.
A shot to the liver by Phoenix. Beautiful body shot.
Neil ducks right into an uppercut from Phoenix.
Phoenix looks to land a left hand but Neil moved out of range nicely.
Phoenix takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Phoenix misses with a shot to the body
and Neil counters with a straight right hand.
Neil moves away from the strike by Phoenix.
Phoenix scores with a jab. Neil acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Neil has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Phoenix misses.
Phoenix darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phoenix fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Neil looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Neil scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neil was well out of range. Poor timing from Phoenix.
Neil pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crunch! Neil slams his shin into Phoenix's torso.
Phoenix ducks right into an uppercut from Neil.
Phoenix moves out of range of the strikes.
Phoenix lands with a straight right. Neil didn't see that one coming.
Neil ducks under a wild hook from Phoenix.
Neil is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Neil bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Phoenix's head backwards.
Nice defenses there by Neil.
Neil swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Neil scores with a head kick.
Phoenix is rocked!
Neil takes one to the chin there.
Phoenix looks to score with a jab to the body but Neil is just out of range.
Neil scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phoenix ducks under a wild hook from Neil.
Neil takes one to the chin there.
Neil moves out of range of the strikes.
Neil throws a lazy right hand but Phoenix sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Neil throws the left hand but Phoenix avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Phoenix misses its intended target.
Phoenix lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Phoenix misses with an uppercut.
Neil throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fighters circling - Phoenix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Neil scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Phoenix lands with a cross.
Neil slips a straight right by Phoenix.
Neil doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Neil sizes up Phoenix with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Phoenix cracks Neil with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Neil misses with a lunging right hand
and Phoenix counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neil uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Phoenix.
Neil takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Neil is rocked!
Neil moves forwards but Phoenix connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Neil is still on wobbly legs! Can Phoenix finish him?
Phoenix misses the jab.
Neil throws a hook but Phoenix avoids it easily.
A punch combination from Phoenix misses.
Neil lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Phoenix.
Neil gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Phoenix gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Neil is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blake Phoenix!
A very excited looking Blake Phoenix made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thierry Paulin (ranked 314 p4p, 10 weight class) and Tyson Cobb (ranked 1297 p4p, 61 weight class). Thierry Paulin could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tyson Cobb's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Thierry Paulin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyson Cobb!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobb darts in and clinches Paulin up against the cage.
Paulin breaks the clinch.
Cobb closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Paulin tries to break the clinch but Cobb is controlling the position.
Paulin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Paulin pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cobb is out of range and Paulin settles back down.
Paulin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cobb wants to counter the offense by Paulin and move into the clinch position.
Cobb dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cobb misses with a straight right.
A shot to the liver by Cobb. Beautiful body shot.
Paulin loads up on a big right hand but Cobb slips the punch.
Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paulin moves away.
Paulin throws a counter high kick but Cobb was just alert enough to avoid it.
Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Paulin. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb scores with a sloppy right hand. Paulin should have avoided that one.
Paulin throws a lazy right hand but Cobb sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cobb misses with a straight right.
Cobb moves out of range as Paulin strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paulin.
Cobb tries to counter by closing the distance.
Paulin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cobb misses with a wild body shot.
Paulin tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cobb is able to avoid easily.
Paulin swats away the attempt to clinch by Cobb.
Cobb is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Paulin rather than just go for the knockout.
Paulin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cobb lands a head shot.
Cobb throws a body punch but Paulin moves out of range.
Cobb looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cobb misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Cobb misses the target.
Cobb checks a leg kick.
Paulin slips under a jab.
Paulin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Paulin.
Cobb tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cobb misses with a jab to the body
and Paulin counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Tyson Cobb has been cut.
Cobb takes one to the chin there.
A big right from Cobb misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Paulin slips under a jab from Cobb.
Cobb goes for a double leg but Paulin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Paulin continues to drive forward.
Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paulin moves away.
Paulin throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Cobb misses its intended target.
Paulin is looking to counter punch.
Cobb avoids the head kick by Paulin.
Cobb attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Paulin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cobb lands a nice shot to the body.
Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paulin moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paulin defending well as Cobb loads up on a big left hand.
Paulin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Paulin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cobb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Paulin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Paulin throws a hook but Cobb avoids it easily.
Paulin throws a sloppy head kick and Cobb moves out of range easily.
Cobb uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Paulin.
Cobb cracks a nice hook into Paulin's ribs.
Cobb with a hook.
A jab lands there for Cobb.
Paulin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cobb misses with a left hand
and Paulin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cobb fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Paulin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cobb bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobb wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobb misses with a looping left.
That kick from Cobb tenderised Paulin's leg. Paulin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Paulin throws a leg kick but Cobb checks it.
Cobb ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Paulin moves away.
Cobb takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cobb fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Paulin on the side of the head.
Tyson Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Paulin throws a looping overhand right but Cobb ducks down to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Paulin.
Paulin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Paulin sets himself, and Cobb steps forward looking for the clinch! Paulin avoids it this time.
Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Paulin looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Paulin looks to throw the jab but Cobb is out of range.
Cobb scores with a punch to the head.
Cobb dips to his left and cracks Paulin with an uppercut!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Paulin, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Cobb dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyson Cobb's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Cobb lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cobb scores with a hook to the body. Paulin takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice jab there from Paulin.
That has opened up Tyson Cobb's cut even more.
Cobb has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Paulin misses the target.
Cobb swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Paulin counters with a head kick that drops Cobb to the mat! Cobb scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Cobb is rocked!
Cobb leaves his chin hanging out and Paulin seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Cobb crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thierry Paulin!
Thierry Paulin retains his super heavyweight title!
Thierry Paulin 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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