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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Garcia (ranked 2834 p4p, 329 weight class) and Joel Mirao (ranked 6587 p4p, 503 weight class). Garcia's entrance music is S.G. Sinnicks - St Patrick Battalion. A fine choice. Mickey Garcia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mickey Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Joel Mirao!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia avoids the head kick by Mirao.
Mirao looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Garcia tries to bum rush Mirao with a series of wild strikes but Mirao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
As Garcia backs off Mirao throws a huge counter combo but Garcia manages to avoid it all.
Mirao shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Garcia is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mirao tries to stand and escape but Garcia is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Garcia.
Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Garcia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirao is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Garcia scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Garcia lands a nice short elbow.
Garcia lands a big elbow - Mirao is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Garcia!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mickey Garcia!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marvin Watts (ranked 3571 p4p, 394 weight class) and Pasha Pedikov (ranked 23496 p4p, 545 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marvin Watts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Pasha Pedikov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watts slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Watts lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Jab by Watts.
Watts tests Pedikov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pedikov misses with a series of wild punches.
Pedikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Watts.
Pedikov wants to counter the offense by Watts and move into the clinch position.
Watts closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Pedikov is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pedikov fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Our sources have told us that Watts has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Pedikov is looking for a takedown.
Marvin Watts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pasha Pedikov.
Pedikov is trying to pull guard but Watts has him pressed against the cage.
Watts drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Watts breaks from the clinch.
Marvin Watts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watts rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pedikov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Pedikov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Watts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pedikov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pedikov fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pedikov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Watts fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pedikov is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Watts lands a right hook to the body.
We've been informed that Pedikov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Watts misses with a few strikes there.
Watts throws a right hand that Pedikov ducks under and follows up with a left that Pedikov also avoids with ease.
Pedikov throws a fast counter high kick but Watts manages to duck under it in time.
Jab from Watts.
Watts scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watts misses with a leg kick.
Pedikov throws a right and a left that Watts avoids nicely.
A combination from Watts does no damage.
Watts lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pedikov backs up against the cage.
Watts misses the shot to the body.
Pedikov is looking to clinch but Watts is avoiding it.
Pedikov has closed the distance and engaged Watts in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pedikov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Watts to keep the fight standing.
Pedikov looking for a takedown.
Watts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Watts lands with a cross.
Watts slaps away a takedown attempt from Pedikov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Watts lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pedikov circles away quickly and effectively.
Pedikov wants to counter with a clinch but Watts pushes him away.
Watts connects with a jab.
Watts connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Watts throws a series of punches but Pedikov moves out of range.
Watts fails to land with a series of punches.
Pedikov tries to counter with a clinch but Watts shakes him off and moves away.
A jab from Watts finds it's way through Pedikov's defenses.
A combination from Watts does no damage.
Pedikov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Watts works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right-left combo lands from Watts.
Pedikov clinches up against the cage.
Watts's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pedikov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Watts misses with a two punch combination.
Pedikov misses with a wild body shot.
Marvin Watts is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pedikov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Watts lands a jab-cross combination.
Watts throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pedikov closes the distance and clinches.
Pedikov wants a takedown but no success here.
Watts manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marvin Watts dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Watts chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Pedikov can pounce on him.
Nice sprawl there from Watts as Pedikov shoots in.
Watts throwing a counter right hand but Pedikov manages to avoid it.
Watts throws a right and a left that Pedikov avoids nicely.
Pedikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Watts scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Pedikov gets a double leg takedown into Watts's guard.
Watts pushes Pedikov off and scrambles back to his feet.
Marvin Watts is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pedikov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice uppercut there from Watts.
A nice combination there by Watts.
Watts lands a jab-cross combination.
Pedikov shoots in but no luck this time.
Marvin Watts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pasha Pedikov.
Pedikov is breathing heavily.
Good standup being displayed there by Watts as he connects with a hook.
Pedikov avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pedikov fails with a takedown attempt.
Watts throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pedikov.
Watts swats away the attempt to clinch by Pedikov.
Watts half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Watts moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Pedikov blocks a head kick by Watts.
Pedikov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pedikov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Watts manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pedikov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pedikov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watts scores with a jab.
Pedikov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pedikov misses with a takedown
and Watts counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Watts scores with a punch to the head.
Watts connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pedikov momentarily.
Watts gets a clinch.
Pedikov is working for takedown but Watts is calmly controlling the position for now.
Watts escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Marvin Watts is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pedikov fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Watts misses with a jab, cross combination.
Despite the aggression on Pedikov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Pedikov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watts throws a one two combo.
Watts misses with a two punch combination.
Watts lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Watts connects with a nice looking jab.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pedikov or perhaps it was just good defense by Watts, which made it look bad.
Watts lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jab by Watts.
Pedikov tries for a takedown but Watts sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Watts is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pedikov can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pedikov is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Watts.
Watts displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pedikov.
A little feinted left hand from Watts on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Some wild striking there from Watts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watts misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Watts gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Watts breaks the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pedikov.
It looked like Watts was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Watts throws a series of punches but Pedikov avoids them all with ease.
Watts throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Pedikov counters with a body kick that stops Watts in his tracks momentarily.
Pedikov avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from Watts misses.
Watts takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Pedikov looks to move away, Watts throws a big counter combo but Pedikov just gets out of the way.
Pedikov tries to score a power double leg takedown but Watts sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Pedikov somewhat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marvin Watts dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Watts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Watts.
Pedikov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Watts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Watts fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Pedikov checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Pedikov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Pedikov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Watts gets underhooks to prevent Pedikov's takedown attempt.
Pedikov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Watts smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Watts tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pedikov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Watts, pushing him back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Watts.
Watts pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watts misses with a double jab.
Watts shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Pedikov eats them both and turns towards Watts to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Pedikov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A punch combination from Watts misses.
Watts goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Watts looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pedikov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pedikov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Marvin Watts has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pasha Pedikov.
Pedikov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Watts tries to counter by clinching up but Pedikov breaks away and moves out of range.
Watts is working the combinations to good effect here.
No joy there for Watts, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pedikov tries to clinch
and Watts counters with a left and a right that stings Pedikov.
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!
Watts throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pedikov on the side of the head.
Pedikov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watts lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Watts scores with a four punch combination!
Pedikov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Watts as he avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Watts. Those never looked like landing.
Pedikov lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Left hook, right uppercut from Watts.
Watts tries to bum rush Pedikov with a series of wild strikes but Pedikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pedikov steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Watts lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Pedikov shoots in for a takedown but Watts shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Watts takes the fight into the clinch.
Watts works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watts stops a takedown attempt from Pedikov.
Watts lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pedikov or not.
Pedikov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Watts is defending well.
Watts breaks the clinch.
Watts misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Watts throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Watts misses with a series of wild punches.
Pedikov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Watts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Watts was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pedikov.
Jab from Watts.
Watts lands a right hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pedikov dives in and scores a takedown into Watts's guard.
Watts is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Pedikov presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Marvin Watts has scored more points in the clinch so far.
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!
Watts breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Watts moves into range and clinches up with Pedikov.
Watts breaks from the clinch.
Pedikov tries to clinch but Watts moves out of range.
Watts lands a nice hook to Pedikov's body. Pedikov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Pedikov throws a nice looking combination but Watts bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Watts throws a low kick but Pedikov avoids it.
Watts scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Pasha Pedikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Marvin Watts is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pedikov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Watts's waist but Watts gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pedikov off to one side.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marvin Watts showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Watts has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:26
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marvin Watts!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ken Bera (ranked 24214 p4p, 293 weight class) and Adam Destro (ranked 4935 p4p, 238 weight class). Adam Destro has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ken Bera's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Ken Bera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Adam Destro!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bera tries to close the distance and clinch up but Destro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Despite the aggression on Destro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Destro has taken the fight to the clinch.
Destro manages to break the clinch.
Bera doesn't manage to clinch there - Destro circles away.
Destro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Destro only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Destro scores with a shot to the side of Bera's head.
Destro lands a nice uppercut.
Bera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bera misses with a jab, cross combination.
Destro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bera manages to break the clinch.
Destro connects with a single shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bera shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Destro as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bera shoots in but Destro avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bera shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Destro but Destro pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Bera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bera tries to clinch up.
Destro looks to land a combination but Bera avoids it well.
Destro closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Destro lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bera backwards.
Destro landing knees to the head.
Destro breaks the clinch.
Destro throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Bera's head.
Destro throws a sloppy head kick and Bera moves out of range easily.
Destro pushes Bera up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bera tries to land knees in the clinch but Destro avoids the damage to the body.
Destro can't find room to land a body shot as Bera controls the action.
Destro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bera will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bera throws a front kick aimed at Destro's knee but Destro avoids it well.
Destro cracks the inside of Bera's front leg.
Destro scores with a three punch combo!
Bera shoots and misses
and Destro counters with a straight right hand.
Destro has Bera up against the cage in a clinch.
Destro breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Bera.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bera fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Destro, pushing him back against the cage.
Bera stalling in the clinch but Destro improves position.
Bera is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Destro is keeping busy.
Bera fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Destro's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Destro scores with a head kick.
Bera has a takedown stuffed.
Bera takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bera changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Destro tries to avoid it but Bera manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Destro to the ground. Destro escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bera tries a head kick but it misses.
Bera is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Destro. Those never looked like landing.
Bera is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Destro.
Destro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice elbow from Destro.
Bera is trying to pull guard but Destro has him pressed against the cage.
Bera has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Destro avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Destro lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Destro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Destro throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bera.
Destro stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Destro wants it to stay on the feet.
Bera looks to land a combination but Destro avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Destro dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Destro moves into the clinch successfully.
Bera breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice body kick there by Destro.
Ken Bera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bera misses with a two punch combination.
Destro cracks a nice hook into Bera's ribs.
Destro throws a combination. Bera tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bera fails with a takedown attempt.
Bera wants to clinch up but Destro keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Destro.
Bera gets tackled into the cage by Destro. Destro maintains the clinch.
Bera jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Destro walks away with a smile on his face. Bera gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bera fails in his attempt to clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bera is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Bera.
Destro raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Destro has closed the distance and engaged Bera in a clinch.
Destro is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Bera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees to the body from Destro.
A right handed body shot lands from Destro.
Destro scores with a shoulder strike.
Destro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Destro displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bera.
Destro throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bera.
Adam Destro is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Destro lands a high kick!
Bera is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destro darts in and clinches Bera up against the cage.
Destro scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Bera is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Destro lands a hook that snaps the head of Bera backwards.
Bera tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Destro smiles and moves away.
Bera seems to have got his legs back now.
Destro misses with the combination.
Bera looks for a takedown but Destro sprawls well.
Destro closes the distance and clinches.
Bera is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Destro breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Destro clinches with his opponent.
Destro lands with a short shot to the head.
Bera takes a shot to the head.
Destro manages to break the clinch.
Destro moves into the clinch successfully.
A short left from Destro.
Destro breaks the clinch.
Bera goes for a double leg but Destro avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Destro continues to drive forward.
Destro clinches with his opponent.
Destro misses with a body punch.
Destro misses with a punch on the inside.
Destro misses with a punch to the body.
Bera creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bera tries to pull guard but Destro won't allow it.
Destro lands with a short head shot on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Destro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Destro.
Destro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bera with a poor takedown
and Destro counters with a straight right hand.
Bera tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Destro defends well and Bera ends up having to push Destro into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Destro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Destro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Destro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Destro has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bera escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Destro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bera takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Destro showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Destro connects with a high kick.
Bera fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Destro checks it well.
Destro gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Destro unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Destro with a knee to the head.
Destro gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Destro manages to break the clinch.
Bera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Destro is fending him off so far but Bera persists. Nope, Destro circles away and we're back to standing.
Destro throws a jab when Bera was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bera misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Destro scores with a nice body kick.
Destro lands a head kick. Bera smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Destro clinches up with Bera and pushes him back against the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Destro lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Destro lands a nice knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from Destro.
Adam Destro seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Destro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bera backwards.
Destro escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adam Destro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bera takes the fight into the clinch.
Bera breaks from the clinch.
Destro has Bera up against the cage in a clinch.
Destro throws a head punch that misses.
A knee to the head by Destro.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Destro with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bera tries to stall but Destro uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bera drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Destro gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Destro landing knees to the body.
Destro lands with a light punch inside.
Destro breaks the clinch.
Destro slaps away a takedown attempt from Bera, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ken Bera. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bera gets tackled into the cage by Destro. Destro maintains the clinch.
Destro manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bera looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Destro's waist but Destro gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bera off to one side.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Destro.
Bera takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Bera takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Destro digs a good body shot into Bera's ribs.
Destro scores with a nice head shot.
Destro closes the distance and clinches.
Destro breaks the clinch.
Destro forces Bera back against the cage and clinches.
Bera breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Destro moves into the clinch successfully.
Bera prevents a body shot from Destro.
Destro pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Destro moves into the clinch successfully.
Destro lands a right hand.
Bera goes for a takedown attempt but Destro pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Destro takes the fight into the clinch.
Bera is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Destro gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ken Bera has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adam Destro is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bera misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Destro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Destro 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 25:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Destro!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Michal Bagietka (ranked 5486 p4p, 490 weight class) and Wukong Zanh Zu (ranked 24260 p4p, 565 weight class). Michal Bagietka looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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176 lbs
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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michal Bagietka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wukong Zanh Zu!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bagietka looks to land a combination but Zanh Zu avoids it well.
Michal Bagietka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bagietka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bagietka enables Zanh Zu to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bagietka manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bagietka is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Zanh Zu dives into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zanh Zu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zanh Zu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Zanh Zu grinds an elbow into Bagietka's temple.
Zanh Zu is working Bagietka over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bagietka takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Zanh Zu is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bagietka knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Bagietka is breathing heavily.
Zanh Zu lands some shots froms side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagietka is trying to buck Zanh Zu off.
Zanh Zu is chipping away with strikes.
Zanh Zu landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Zanh Zu trying to control the position but Bagietka is working away.
Zanh Zu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zanh Zu tries for a kimura but Bagietka is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee asks Zanh Zu politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Zanh Zu prefers to stall for the moment though.
Zanh Zu decides to stand back up.
Bagietka checks a leg kick.
Bagietka tries to clinch up.
Zanh Zu fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bagietka pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zanh Zu back to the cage. Bagietka follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Zanh Zu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A combination from Bagietka does no damage.
Bagietka gets caught flat footed, as Zanh Zu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zanh Zu gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zanh Zu tries to bum rush Bagietka with a series of wild strikes but Bagietka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bagietka gets caught napping as Zanh Zu dives in and scores a takedown. Bagietka manages to retain guard.
Zanh Zu sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Bagietka will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zanh Zu advances to half guard.
Zanh Zu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Zanh Zu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Zanh Zu wants to advance to full mount but Bagietka doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Zanh Zu trying to control the position from guard on top but Bagietka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zanh Zu postures up and lands a big shot to Bagietka's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wukong Zanh Zu 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.
Bagietka looks to clinch
and Zanh Zu counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bagietka won't be happy with that.
Bagietka bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've been told by Bagietka's head coaches at Star Studded Beef that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big left from Zanh Zu misses.
A nice combination there by Bagietka.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bagietka.
Zanh Zu dives in for a single leg takedown but Bagietka sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zanh Zu clinches up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zanh Zu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zanh Zu shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zanh Zu showed some decent athleticism there.
Bagietka makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagietka tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zanh Zu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bagietka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zanh Zu.
Bagietka misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zanh Zu.
A countering left hand to the body from Zanh Zu misses.
Bagietka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bagietka defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zanh Zu.
Michal Bagietka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wukong Zanh Zu.
Zanh Zu closes the distance and pushes Bagietka back into the cage.
Bagietka avoids a wild elbow strike from Zanh Zu.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bagietka.
Zanh Zu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bagietka avoids it.
Bagietka lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bagietka wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bagietka is trying to push Zanh Zu away but Zanh Zu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zanh Zu takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zanh Zu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Bagietka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Michal Bagietka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bagietka punishes Zanh Zu's body with a nice straight punch.
Zanh Zu forces Bagietka back against the cage and clinches.
Zanh Zu has Bagietka pressed against the cage, preventing Bagietka from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zanh Zu is trying to drag Bagietka to the mat but Bagietka just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bagietka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bagietka wants to get back to striking at distance but Zanh Zu won't allow it.
Zanh Zu slowing the pace effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zanh Zu fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Bagietka wants to break free but Zanh Zu has control.
Zanh Zu has picked Bagietka up - he's going for a ride! Zanh Zu dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Bagietka is trying to escape back to his feet but Zanh Zu uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Zanh Zu cracks Bagietka with a big right hand but Bagietka just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Zanh Zu wants to control but Bagietka is keeping him busy.
Zanh Zu advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zanh Zu working the ground and pound effectively.
Zanh Zu looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Zanh Zu controlling the position easily from mount.
Zanh Zu looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Zanh Zu controlling the position easily from mount.
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 Michal Bagietka will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A lazy left from Bagietka finds it's target.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bagietka enables Zanh Zu to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bagietka manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bagietka wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Zanh Zu manages to pass to side control.
Zanh Zu passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bagietka!
Zanh Zu lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagietka is squirming around, avoiding Zanh Zu's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zanh Zu controlling the position easily from mount.
Zanh Zu trying to control but Bagietka is having none of it.
Zanh Zu with a couple of short strikes.
Zanh Zu controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zanh Zu lands a big elbow.
Zanh Zu controlling from the full mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Zanh Zu.
Zanh Zu wants to control but Bagietka has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Zanh Zu seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zanh Zu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zanh Zu wants to control but Bagietka is keeping him busy.
Still in half guard, Zanh Zu seems content to control.
Zanh Zu is working for a submission of some sort.
Zanh Zu takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zanh Zu content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Bagietka wants to get back to his feet.
Zanh Zu sitting and controlling from the half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Zanh Zu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zanh Zu is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bagietka sees it coming and defends easily.
Zanh Zu wants to pass the guard but Bagietka is defending well.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wukong Zanh Zu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zanh Zu 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wukong Zanh Zu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nash Andrews (ranked 23901 p4p, 535 weight class) and Ryan The Son Of God (ranked 23821 p4p, 513 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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193 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nash Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan The Son Of God!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The Son Of God connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Andrews momentarily.
It looks like Nash Andrews has been cut.
Andrews uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from The Son Of God.
Andrews feinted with a counter takedown.
The Son Of God sizes up Andrews with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ryan The Son Of God seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Son Of God throws a right hand that Andrews ducks under and follows up with a left that Andrews also avoids with ease.
As The Son Of God looks to move away, Andrews throws a big counter combo but The Son Of God just gets out of the way.
The Son Of God throws a series of punches but Andrews moves out of range.
Andrews attempts a counter takedown but The Son Of God avoids it well and moves away.
The Son Of God misses with a hook. Andrews ducked under it nicely.
The Son Of God dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The Son Of God misses with a body shot.
Andrews really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Andrews avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andrews throws a big counter combination but The Son Of God scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The Son Of God misses with a few strikes there.
The Son Of God misses with a straight left.
Andrews changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Son Of God misses with a looping right.
The Son Of God misses with the combination.
Andrews tries to counter with a takedown but The Son Of God is quick to defend against it.
Andrews shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Son Of God pinned against the cage. The Son Of God gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Andrews takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The Son Of God misses with a few strikes there.
The Son Of God swings widly with a right hand
and Andrews counters with a takedown into side control.
The Son Of God tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Son Of God is trying to get back to his feet but Andrews has full control of the position and if anything, The Son Of God has just worked his way into a worse spot.
The Son Of God looks winded!
The Son Of God defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
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!
Andrews has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. The Son Of God is defending well but eventually Andrews manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! The Son Of God has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nash Andrews!
Nash Andrews really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hot Spunk logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricard Villante (ranked 3420 p4p, 371 weight class) and Wekar Robson (ranked 4135 p4p, 429 weight class). Ricard Villante has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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211 lbs
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ricard Villante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wekar Robson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Villante counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Wekar Robson has been cut.
Villante definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Robson tries for a takedown but Villante sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Villante fails to land with a series of punches.
Robson misses with a takedown
and Robson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ricard Villante has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wekar Robson.
Robson throws a leg kick
and Robson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ricard Villante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Villante throws a jab but it's blocked by Robson.
Robson moves into the clinch.
Villante lands a right hand that snaps the head of Robson backwards.
Villante lands a hook to the side of the head.
Villante lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Villante throws a big uppercut that drops Robson! More strikes from Villante and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Robson lies dazed against the cage as Villante celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricard Villante!
Ricard Villante seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Talon Orion (ranked 2098 p4p, 221 weight class) and Jason Shields Jr (ranked 4089 p4p, 354 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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142 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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Talon Orion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Shields Jr!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shields Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shields Jr lands a really nice looking cross but Orion seems unphased.
Shields Jr looks to clinch
and Orion counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Orion connects with a jab.
Orion thuds his right hand into Shields Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Orion dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shields Jr with a poor takedown
and Orion counters with a head kick. That will keep Shields Jr thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Shields Jr is rocked!
Orion 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.
Shields Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Orion finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orion lands a body shot.
Orion cracks Shields Jr with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Shields Jr looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Orion finish him?
Shields Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Orion pinned against the cage. Orion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Orion looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shields Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Orion defends it well.
Shields Jr lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Orion lands a big uppercut and Shields Jr crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Shields Jr looks OK. Orion waves Shields Jr back to his feet!
Orion drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Shields Jr right on the button. Shields Jr goes down! Orion follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Orion gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Talon Orion!
In his post fight interview, Talon Orion gave a big smile as he said 'There is levels to this *points at ground* and right now, nobody in this division is on my level. Nobody is training harder. Nobody deserves a title shot, more than me... *Hands mic to Bruce Buffer wannabe*'.
Jason Shields Jr was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcellus Legionarius (ranked 2750 p4p, 319 weight class) and Ian Lock (ranked 4417 p4p, 443 weight class). Ian Lock is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marcellus Legionarius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ian Lock!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legionarius throws a head kick that misses.
Lock shoots in but Legionarius avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lock.
Legionarius connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lock. Lock circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A lazy left from Legionarius finds it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Legionarius. No joy for Lock on that attempt.
Marcellus Legionarius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ian Lock.
Lock fails with the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legionarius cracks Lock with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Legionarius has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Lock to stand back up!
Lock is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lock is still on wobbly legs! Can Legionarius finish him?
Lock looks winded!
Legionarius fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Lock square on the jaw! Damn, Lock is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Marcellus Legionarius!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Dirk (ranked 1812 p4p, 180 weight class) and Chandler Tyson (ranked 3615 p4p, 315 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tom Dirk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chandler Tyson !
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyson has a takedown stuffed.
Tyson with a poor takedown
and Tyson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Dirk.
Tyson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Tyson gets caught napping as Dirk dives in and scores a takedown. Tyson manages to retain guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dirk is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Dirk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tyson is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirk showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dirk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tyson throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dirk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tyson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tyson keeping moving, preventing Dirk from controlling successfully.
Dirk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tyson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dirk manages to get himself to full guard.
Tyson won't allow Dirk to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dirk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tyson 's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dirk 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.
Tyson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dirk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dirk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dirk sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirk trying to control the position from guard on top but Tyson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyson striking off his back but it's not causing Dirk any problems.
Dirk controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Tyson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dirk is aware though and is defending well.
Dirk looking to improve position, pressing down on Tyson 's thigh with his hand. Tyson seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Dirk paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Dirk's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Tyson picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Chandler Tyson !
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Scott (ranked 2158 p4p, 259 weight class) and Edward Addis (ranked 4677 p4p, 455 weight class). The key to victory for Bobby Scott has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edward Addis!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott tries to clinch up but Addis circles away and keeps his distance.
Scott takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Scott moves to clinch but Addis breaks away
and Addis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scott gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A frustrated look appears on Addis's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Addis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Scott tries to clinch there but Addis circles away.
Scott tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Addis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scott fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scott displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Addis throws out the jab.
Scott tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Addis scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott tries to clinch but Addis moves out of range.
Scott closes the distance and clinches.
Scott using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Addis has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Scott tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Our sources have told us that Scott has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Scott landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Addis looks winded!
Scott is leaning against Addis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Addis wants to break free but Scott has control.
Nice elbow from Scott.
Addis is trying to break the clinch but Scott has him pressed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Scott lands an elbow inside that Addis shrugs off.
Scott tries to land a knee to the head but Addis blocks with his arms.
Scott tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Scott scores a nice knee to the body.
Scott with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scott landing knees to the body.
Scott lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Scott unloads a knee to the mid-section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott tries to land a knee to the head but Addis blocks with his arms.
Scott lands a damaging elbow.
Scott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Scott lands a nice elbow.
Scott misses with a body punch.
Scott pushes Addis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Scott scores with a knee to the head.
Addis is rocked!
It looks like Edward Addis has been cut.
Scott tries a body shot but Addis blocks it.
Addis wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Addis takes an elbow to the temple.
Addis is still on wobbly legs! Can Scott finish him?
Scott lands a vicious elbow to the side of Addis's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Scott tries to finish him with strikes but Addis still seems able to defend himself so Scott steps back and lets Addis get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
Bobby Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scott is looking to clinch but Addis is avoiding it.
Scott gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Scott misses with a body punch.
Scott creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Addis's defenses.
Scott throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Addis blocks it with crossed arms.
Scott is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Scott tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Addis takes an elbow to the forehead.
Scott lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Scott tries a knee to the head but Addis blocks it.
Scott throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Addis blocks it with crossed arms.
Scott looking to throw knees to the head but Addis is blocking nicely.
Scott lands an elbow inside that Addis shrugs off.
Scott lands a body shot.
Scott connects with a knee to the head.
Scott lands a big knee! That's hurt Addis! Oh, he's all over the place! Scott lands another knee that sends Addis to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bobby Scott!
During a confident post fight interview, Bobby Scott thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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