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KONFLIKT 95 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brent Carter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Chase (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chase has chosen Gangsta Gangsta as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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164 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brent Carter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vincent Chase!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chase throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Carter.
Carter shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chase sprawls well. Chase wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Carter gets slowly back to his feet.
Chase misses with a body kick.
No joy there for Chase, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Carter fails with an attempt to clinch.
Carter shoots in and bounces Chase off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Chase is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Carter won't allow Chase to sweep him here.
Chase working for a triangle but Carter defends it easily.
Carter wants to control from the top but Chase keeps moving.
Carter controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Chase gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Carter to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Chase trying to control the position.
Carter sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chase looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Chase dives on top into guard.
Carter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chase pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Carter is keeping the position for now.
Carter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chase tries to free his leg and advance position but Carter is retaining full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chase accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Carter wants to get back to his feet but Chase is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chase trying to control but Carter is working from the bottom.
Carter is trying to control the position but Chase postures up.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Carter shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Chase is trying to defend but Carter finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Chase wants to control but Carter is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Carter trying to control the pace.
Chase is trying to control but Carter passes into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brent Carter dominated that round.
That's time! Carter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Chase tries to clinch but Carter moves out of range.
Carter fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Chase avoids it really well and circles away.
Carter closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Chase did well to prevent Carter getting side control.
Carter lands with a punch from half guard.
Chase works his way to full guard. Good work.
Chase looking to hit a scissor sweep but Carter is one step ahead there.
Carter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Carter controlling from the top position.
Carter thows a big elbow that misses.
Carter sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Chase's guard.
Chase is looking for a sweep. Carter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chase trying to control from the bottom.
Chase wants to improve his position but Carter is controlling well.
Chase trying to control from the bottom.
Chase is trying to stand back up but Carter is controlling him
Chase trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carter landing strikes from the mount.
Carter throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Chase because Carter loaded up on that one.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carter lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Chase hang on?
Carter controlling from the full mount.
Carter goes for an armbar but Chase turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Chase.
Carter working a defensive guard here.
Chase throws a strike but Carter rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chase is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Carter stands up and waves to Chase to follow him.
Carter tries a low kick but Chase avoids it.
Carter drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Carter decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Carter closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Carter lands in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brent Carter dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Carter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chase throws a head kick that half lands.
Chase looks to score with a jab to the body but Carter is just out of range.
Carter misses with a jab, cross combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Carter.
Chase throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Carter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chase sizes up Carter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chase throws a front kick aimed at Carter's knee but Carter avoids it well.
Chase fails to land with a series of punches.
Chase takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chase throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Carter counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chase takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Carter controls from within his opponent's guard.
Carter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Chase working a defensive guard here.
Carter gets to his feet. Chase looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Carter avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Chase with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Carter to score with a decent uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chase throws a hook to the side of Carter's head but Carter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chase misses with a wild body shot.
Carter fails with the takedown.
Carter shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chase as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brent Carter. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chase throws a sloppy body shot
and Carter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Carter.
Carter wants the takedown. Chase is fighting it off but Carter persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Chase's guard against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chase is trying to control the position but Carter postures up.
Chase looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Carter puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Chase is trying to control but can't.
Chase might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Carter kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Chase wants to control but Carter passes into side.
Chase stops Carter from passing to mount.
Carter content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Vincent Chase has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Carter lands some shots froms side control.
That's four 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.
Chase is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Chase is looking for a sweep.
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Carter tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brent Carter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Carter, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brent Carter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Palito Fairtex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and River Greywar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fairtex's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Spiderman- The Ramones. Greywar has chosen "Stick 'em Up!" - Quarashi as his entrance music. River Greywar is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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148 lbs
10 - 5 - 0 |
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130 lbs
13 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Palito Fairtex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, River Greywar!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greywar looks to land a body kick but Fairtex moved away.
Fairtex throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Greywar throws a low kick, looking for Fairtex's leg but Fairtex calmly moves out of range.
Greywar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fairtex moves away.
Fairtex throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Greywar looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greywar blocks a head kick by Fairtex.
Fairtex throws a sloppy head kick and Greywar moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fairtex throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fairtex.
Fairtex throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Palito Fairtex is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fairtex.
Greywar shoots in for a takedown but Fairtex shows good takedown defense.
Good leg kick by Fairtex there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fairtex throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Greywar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greywar throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fairtex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Greywar fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fairtex tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fairtex throws a hook but Greywar blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greywar takes a swing at Fairtex's ribcage but misses.
Greywar shoots in looking for a takedown. Fairtex tries to sprawl out of it but Greywar keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fairtex manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Palito Fairtex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of River Greywar.
Fairtex thows a leg kick but Greywar checks it
and Greywar counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Greywar.
Greywar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fairtex is looking to stand up but Greywar isn't so interested in that idea.
Fairtex working a defensive guard here.
Greywar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fairtex will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Greywar throwing strikes but missing.
Greywar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greywar throwing strikes but missing.
Fairtex wants to sweep but no luck.
Greywar must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Fairtex lands a head kick!
Fairtex lands a front kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Greywar. That's going to slow Fairtex down.
Greywar misses with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Palito Fairtex will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A looping hook to the body misses from Greywar. Fairtex does a little dance to reset his feet.
Greywar misses with a straight left.
Fairtex pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping body kick lands there for Fairtex.
Fairtex misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greywar has a takedown stuffed.
Greywar scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greywar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fairtex's head.
Fairtex avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Greywar.
Greywar drops an elbow to the side of Fairtex's head.
Fairtex is looking to escape.
Greywar thows a huge punch but Fairtex dodges it nicely.
Greywar throwing shots but Fairtex is blocking nicely.
Greywar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fairtex keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Greywar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fairtex blocking the ground and pound attempt from Greywar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fairtex wants to get back to his feet.
Fairtex really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Greywar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fairtex's head.
Fairtex regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Greywar.
Greywar pushing down on Fairtex's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Fairtex keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Greywar missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Greywar missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Greywar throwing shots but Fairtex is blocking nicely.
Greywar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fairtex's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fairtex is defending against the submission attempts here by Greywar.
Greywar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fairtex defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Greywar blocks a head kick by Fairtex.
Fairtex lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fairtex tries a head kick but it misses.
Fairtex throws a body kick that misses.
Fairtex leaves Greywar with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fairtex, right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Fairtex cracks the inside of Greywar's front leg.
Greywar lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fairtex will feel that in the morning.
Fairtex misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Greywar avoids the head kick by Fairtex.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
River Greywar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Greywar fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fairtex sprawls well initially but Greywar persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Greywar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fairtex defending well though.
Greywar works his way into side control.
Fairtex is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Greywar is controlling him well.
Greywar tries to score with some ground and pound. Fairtex controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Greywar tries to advance to mount but Fairtex denies him.
Fairtex avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Greywar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Greywar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Greywar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Greywar grinds an elbow into Fairtex's temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greywar working the ground and pound but Fairtex is defending the strikes.
Fairtex is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ground and pound from Greywar seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Greywar working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Greywar fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Fairtex taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fairtex regains half guard, as Greywar was trying to land strikes.
Greywar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Greywar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Greywar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fairtex's head.
Greywar is looking to pass Fairtex's guard but actually Fairtex recovers to full guard.
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.
Fairtex wants to get back to his feet but Greywar is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Greywar is working Fairtex over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fairtex is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fairtex avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Greywar misses with a body shot.
Palito Fairtex is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fairtex throws a big shot that misses.
Greywar just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Fairtex misses
and Greywar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fairtex's guard.
Greywar throws a big right hand that misses.
Greywar postures up and lands a big shot to Fairtex's brow.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Greywar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Greywar's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Greywar lands a couple of digs.
Greywar throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Greywar with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Greywar stands up over Fairtex, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Greywar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fairtex is looking for a triangle but Greywar pushes his legs off easily.
Greywar with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Greywar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Greywar throws and elbow that misses. Fairtex uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Greywar's guard. Nice move by Fairtex!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Greywar holds on and takes a little breather.
Greywar is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Greywar.
And that's the end of the fight!
River Greywar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Greywar 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 Suge Night scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... River Greywar!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jay Bird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chan Wathan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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136 lbs
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108 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jay Bird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chan Wathan!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bird is looking to clinch but Wathan is avoiding it.
Bird wants to clinch up but Wathan keeps it at a distance.
Bird tries to clinch up.
Bird slips a straight right by Wathan.
Wathan throws a hook to the side of Bird's head but Bird sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bird uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wathan.
Bird slips under a jab from Wathan.
Bird slips under a jab.
Wathan throws a big shot that misses.
Bird tries to clinch up but Wathan circles away and keeps his distance.
A big left from Wathan misses.
Wathan throws a looping overhand right but Bird ducks down to avoid it.
Wathan looks to throw the jab but Bird is out of range.
Wathan misses with a looping right.
Bird steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wathan.
Wathan throws a jab but it's blocked by Bird.
Wathan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird moves away from the strike by Wathan.
Bird defending well as Wathan loads up on a big left hand.
Bird is looking to clinch.
Chan Wathan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wathan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Horrible takedown by Bird or perhaps it was just good defense by Wathan which made him look bad.
Bird tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wathan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wathan connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird moves out of range of the strikes.
Wathan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bird fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wathan misses with a hook. Bird ducked under it nicely.
Bird fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bird keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wathan.
Bird feints and as Wathan raises his hands in defense, Bird changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bird postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bird is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bird thows a big elbow that misses.
Bird is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wathan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bird drops back looking for a leg! Wathan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wathan manages to kick Bird off! Bird jumps back into Wathan's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wathan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bird is aware though and is defending well.
Bird got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wathan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bird has managed to get both his arms back between Wathan's legs - danger averted.
Wathan looks gassed!
Wathan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bird wants to control from the top but Wathan keeps moving.
Wathan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bird gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wathan keeping moving, preventing Bird from controlling successfully.
Bird is working Wathan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bird trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bird is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wathan working for a triangle but Bird defends it easily.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Bird scores with a takedown into Wathan's guard.
Bird is working Wathan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bird drops back looking for a leg! Wathan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wathan manages to kick Bird off! Bird jumps back into Wathan's guard.
Bird passes into half guard.
Bird has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wathan is looking to control Bird's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Wathan avoid being mounted?
Bird is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wathan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Wathan trying to control but Bird postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bird looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wathan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bird thows a huge punch but Wathan dodges it nicely.
Wathan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bird.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Bird dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A slow jab from Wathan misses its intended target.
Bird moves out of range of the strikes.
Horrible takedown by Bird or perhaps it was just good defense by Wathan which made him look bad.
Nice defenses there by Bird.
Wathan throws a hook but Bird blocks it.
Jay Bird is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wathan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bird scores a takedown into full mount!
Bird is landing with some decent strikes but Wathan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Bird is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wathan regains half guard.
Wathan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wathan looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wathan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bird seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wathan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wathan is looking for a sweep. Bird is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bird sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wathan defending well though.
Bird trying to mount his opponent but Wathan defends it.
Bird is nestled in close to Wathan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wathan swats away the attempt to clinch by Bird.
Bird shoots in and bounces Wathan off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bird thows a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wathan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bird got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wathan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bird has managed to get both his arms back between Wathan's legs - danger averted.
Bird thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bird looking to pass the guard.
Bird throwing strikes but missing.
Wathan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bird is looking for a sweep. Wathan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bird blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wathan.
Bird moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Wathan wants to pass the guard but Bird is keeping the position.
Wathan has gone for a leg lock! Bird slips out almost immediately though and dives into Wathan's guard.
Wathan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bird gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bird trying to control the position from guard on top but Wathan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wathan working a defensive guard here.
Bird working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wathan's head.
Bird is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bird drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Bird seems to have locked his on tight now - Wathan screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Bird, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Jay Bird!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Garrett Day (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Willis McGenessy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McGenessy's choice of entrance music: Punch Out!!!. Willis McGenessy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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149 lbs
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157 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Garrett Day!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Willis McGenessy!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Day avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGenessy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Day throws a right and a left that McGenessy avoids nicely.
McGenessy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice takedown defense from McGenessy. No joy for Day on that attempt.
Day avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Day fails with a takedown attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for McGenessy.
Day pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Day lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McGenessy moves into the clinch.
McGenessy using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Day has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Day lands a takedown into guard.
McGenessy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McGenessy really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Day. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Day trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Day is working McGenessy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Day scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Day lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGenessy trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Day thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Day is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Day postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Day drops back looking for a leg! McGenessy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McGenessy manages to kick Day off! Day jumps back into McGenessy's guard.
Day postures up in McGenessy's guard and throws a big left but McGenessy blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Day is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Day shoots for a takedown but McGenessy saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garrett Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGenessy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Day misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGenessy rushes Day and presses him up against the cage.
McGenessy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Day managing to block the knees to the body from McGenessy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Day takes a knee to the side of the body.
Day jumps guard but McGenessy stands there with Day around his waist. Day gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Day on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McGenessy is fighting off a takedown attempt but Day is just too persistent for him and manages to trip McGenessy to the mat. McGenessy regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Day drops back looking for a leg! McGenessy is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McGenessy manages to kick Day off! Day jumps back into McGenessy's guard.
Day is breathing heavily.
McGenessy is wriggling around but Day manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Day missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Day stands up and beckons McGenessy to join him on the feet.
Day keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Day avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Garrett Day seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut there from Day.
Day closes the distance and clinches up with McGenessy, looking for a takedown. Day pushes McGenessy against the cage but McGenessy circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Day.
Day blocks a head kick by McGenessy.
Day lands a lovely overhand right.
McGenessy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Day is able to avoid easily.
McGenessy wants to land a leg kick but Day is out of range.
Day throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Day throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Day tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McGenessy defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Day.
Day misses with a jab, cross combination.
McGenessy misses with a body shot.
McGenessy has closed the distance and engaged Day in a clinch.
Day on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Day is trying to drag McGenessy to the mat but McGenessy just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Day on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short uppercut from McGenessy.
McGenessy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Garrett Day 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.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Day is defended easily by McGenessy.
Day blocks a low kick nicely.
Day closes this distance looking for a takedown but McGenessy circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by McGenessy. That's going to slow Day down.
Day shoots for a double leg takedown but McGenessy sprawls well. He's pushed Day's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garrett Day. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McGenessy slips under a jab.
McGenessy thumps Day with a low kick.
McGenessy fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Day lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as McGenessy backs up against the cage.
Day misses with a wild body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Day avoids a punch combination nicely.
McGenessy slips a jab from Day.
McGenessy throws a head kick that misses.
Garrett Day is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Day shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McGenessy napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Day in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... McGenessy is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Garrett Day!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between PJ Benn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Benn kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Raised fist- Words and Phrases. Tony Stark is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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26
210 lbs
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21
218 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Good chin |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, PJ Benn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Stark!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark misses with a looping left.
Benn shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stark pinned against the cage. Stark gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Benn shoots for a takedown but Stark saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stark looks to score with a jab to the body but Benn is just out of range.
Benn blocks a jab.
Stark scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Benn is defended easily by Stark.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for PJ Benn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stark cracks a nice hook into Benn's ribs.
Benn closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stark circles away.
Stark misses with a jab, cross combination.
Stark misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark scores with a jab. Benn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Stark stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Stark wants it to stay on the feet.
Benn is looking to chop away at Stark's legs.
Nice defenses there by Stark.
Benn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stark sprawls well initially but Benn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Benn seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stark does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stark is looking to get back to is feet but Benn passes into side control.
Stark is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Benn trying to control the action but Stark is working from the bottom.
Benn is breathing heavily.
Stark pushes Benn away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Benn gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Stark tries to buck Benn off but Benn is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Benn dives in and grabs Stark's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stark pushes down on Benn's head and hops out.
Stark misses with a hook.
Benn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stark.
Stark lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Benn shoots in looking for a takedown. Stark tries to sprawl out of it but Benn keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Stark manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Benn shoots in and drives through. Stark sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark tests Benn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stark misses with a straight left.
Benn shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Stark defends it nicely.
Good work by Stark as he checks the leg kick.
Some wild striking there from Stark.
Benn misses with a body shot
and Stark counters with a three punch combo that has Benn backing up. Benn nods at Stark to acknowledge the strikes.
Benn misses the shot to the body.
Benn slips a straight right by Stark.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benn gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Stark counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A lazy left from Stark finds it's target.
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!
Stark scores with a jab to the body.
Stark throws a series of punches but Benn moves out of range.
Stark looks to land a combination but Benn avoids it well.
Stark takes a swing at Benn's ribcage but misses.
Stark works Benn's body with a nice hook.
Stark throws a shot from downtown. Benn moves away and avoids it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stark slaps away a takedown attempt from Benn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Stark dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Benn takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Benn scores with a three punch combo!
Benn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Stark sprawls well initially but Benn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Stark is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A combination from Stark does no damage.
Stark is breathing heavily.
Benn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stark.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark throws a hook but Benn blocks it.
Benn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Benn with a poor takedown
and Stark counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benn fails with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Benn is defended easily by Stark.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for PJ Benn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stark throws a series of punches but Benn moves out of range.
Stark throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benn throws a combination that misses
and Stark counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Benn gets a takedown into half guard.
Benn slows the pace down in half guard.
Benn stops Stark from getting back to his feet.
Benn trying to pass the guard but Stark defending well.
Stark looks like he's trying to stand up.
Benn perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benn misses with a head shot. Stark uses the momentum to regain guard.
Stark is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Stark has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stark wants to get back to striking at distance but Benn won't allow it.
Benn keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Stark's efforts to push away.
Stark is pressed up against the cage. Benn has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Stark down to the mat. Stark avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Benn takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tony Stark is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benn misses with a body punch
and Stark makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Benn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stark throws out a powerful jab.
Stark throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Stark misses with a looping right.
Benn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Stark throws a right hand that Benn ducks under and follows up with a left that Benn also avoids with ease.
Tony Stark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Benn with a poor takedown
enabling Stark to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stark scores with a jab to the jaw.
Stark misses with a straight left.
Stark swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Stark 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! This is the final round!
Benn moves out of range of the strikes.
Benn looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Stark drops Benn with a beautiful combination! Benn stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stark is looking for the KO!
It looks like PJ Benn has been cut.
Stark throws a looping overhand right but Benn ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Stark misses the target.
Stark changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stark throws a looping overhand right but Benn ducks down to avoid it.
Stark lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stark throws a looping overhand right but Benn ducks down to avoid it.
Stark throws a right and a left that both miss.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stark swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Stark.
Stark fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Benn manages to avoid it.
Benn with a lazy takedown attempt
and Stark counters with a left and a right that stings Benn.
Stark misses with a double jab.
Stark stalks Benn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Benn's face. Benn staggers backwards, shaken.
Benn is rocked!
Benn will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for PJ Benn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd cheers as Stark lands an impressive looking overhand right. Benn doesn't seem phased though.
Oh Benn 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.
Benn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stark misses with a combination
and Benn counters with a nice double leg into side control. Stark won't be happy with that.
Benn seems to have got his legs back now.
Stark wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benn is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Stark is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Stark is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Benn asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Stark is trying to control Benn's posture but Benn avoids it.
Stark is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Benn is controlling him well.
Benn swings around for an armbar but Stark sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Benn's guard.
Stark is stalling in the full guard.
Stark decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark stalks Benn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Benn's face. Benn staggers backwards, shaken.
Stark throws the left hand but Benn avoids the punch easily.
Stark misses with a few strikes there.
Stark lands a glancing blow to the side of Benn's head.
Benn slips a jab and a cross from Stark.
Stark tries to bum rush Benn with a series of wild strikes but Benn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Stark throws a good cross that connects.
Stark throws a series of punches but Benn moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benn shoots and misses
and Stark connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Benn misses with a takedown attempt - Stark sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Stark. No joy for Benn on that attempt.
Stark looks to land a combination but Benn avoids it well.
PJ Benn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stark scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Stark swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stark uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Benn has time to react.
Stark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stark throws a right and a left that both miss.
Stark throws a combination that misses
and Benn counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Tony Stark is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benn stops Stark from getting back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Stark comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stark 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Stark!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Heath Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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22
162 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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23
169 lbs
12 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Heath Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nate Holyfield!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Holyfield was covering up waiting for the punch and Smith finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Holyfield looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith postures up in Holyfield's guard and throws a big left but Holyfield blocks it.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Holyfield's head.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Holyfield looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Smith lands a couple of digs.
Holyfield working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Smith doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Smith manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Holyfield is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Smith connects with a couple of short punches.
Smith passes Holyfield's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Smith lands a nice short elbow.
Holyfield keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Smith is trying to control. Holyfield wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Holyfield on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smith is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Holyfield actively working from the bottom here.
Holyfield looks gassed!
Holyfield looking for submissions off his back.
Smith seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Holyfield tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Holyfield gets full guard.
Holyfield has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Smith looking to pass the guard.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Smith is working Holyfield over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Smith wants to control from the top but Holyfield keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to pass the guard but Holyfield is keeping the position.
Holyfield is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Smith is aware though and is defending well.
Smith postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Holyfield looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith stands up over Holyfield, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Holyfield keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Holyfield is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Holyfield keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Holyfield is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Holyfield's brow.
Smith controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Holyfield trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Smith trying to control but Holyfield is working from the bottom.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Holyfield looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Holyfield is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Holyfield manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Holyfield's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heath Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Holyfield shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith pivots, looking for a leg kick but Holyfield is out of range and Smith settles back down.
Smith shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Holyfield has hold of Smith's hands but Smith slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Smith drops an elbow to the side of Holyfield's head.
Smith working over Holyfield with some ground and pound. Holyfield looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ground and pound from Smith.
Smith working Holyfield over with strikes.
Holyfield manages to get to full guard.
Holyfield is breathing heavily.
Holyfield looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Holyfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Holyfield, not yet.
Smith wants to control from the top but Holyfield keeps moving.
Smith advances position into side control!
Smith working the ground and pound.
Holyfield takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Smith working the ground and pound from side control.
Smith cracks Holyfield with a big elbow.
Smith lands a nice forearm strike.
Smith trying to control the action but Holyfield is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Heath Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Holyfield's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Smith lands a decent elbow from side control.
Smith grinds an elbow into Holyfield's temple.
Smith scoring with punches and elbows.
Holyfield is looking for a sweep.
Smith lands a decent elbow from side control.
Smith tries to move into full mount but can't pass Holyfield's legs.
Smith lands a nice forearm strike.
Smith controlling from side mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith landing a few strikes.
Smith is looking to take a break and control but Holyfield is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Smith landing a few strikes.
Smith wants to control but Holyfield is keeping him busy.
Smith landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Holyfield is trying to improve his position.
Smith is chipping away with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
Holyfield is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Smith cracks Holyfield with a big elbow.
Holyfield wants to control but Smith postures up.
Smith working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Smith is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Holyfield has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smith landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Smith scoring with punches from side control.
Holyfield can't do much from the bottom here.
Smith decides to stand back up. Smith steps back and let's Holyfield get back to his feet.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Holyfield ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Heath Smith dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Smith throws a right and a left that Holyfield avoids nicely.
Holyfield is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Smith.
Smith tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Holyfield on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Holyfield trying to remain calm as Smith controls from the top position.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Holyfield keeps working.
Holyfield tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.
Holyfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Smith scoring with punches from side control.
Smith scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is chipping away with strikes.
Holyfield is looking for a sweep.
Holyfield takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Smith cracks Holyfield with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Smith lands a nice forearm strike.
Smith scoring with punches from side control.
Smith lands a few punches from side control.
Smith tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Smith working the ground and pound from side control.
Holyfield takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Smith is working Holyfield over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith scores with a couple of short elbows.
Holyfield is looking to reverse the position.
Smith scoring with punches and elbows.
Holyfield tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smith connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Holyfield some visible discomfort.
Nate Holyfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith tries for a kimura but Holyfield is defending well.
Holyfield is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Smith off and has taken his back!
Holyfield is persistently looking for the submission but Smith is defending it well.
Holyfield has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield avoiding Smith 's attempts to control his hands.
Smith is trying to get back to his feet. He's worked up on to his knees and now he's on his feet with his head on the canvas, trying to shake Holyfield off. It looks like it's working - Holyfield slides off, much to his dismay, and we're back to standing! Smith displaying calm under pressure there.
Smith fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Holyfield looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Holyfield throws the left hand but Smith avoids the punch easily.
Heath Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Nice defenses there by Smith.
Holyfield gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Smith has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Smith trying to control but Holyfield is working from the bottom.
Smith sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Holyfield's guard.
Holyfield tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith is keen to just control but Holyfield is a slippery customer.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heath Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heath Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Comet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Virgil Albers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Virgil Albers has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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194 lbs
10 - 0 - 1 |
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195 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jackson Comet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Virgil Albers!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Albers misses with a double jab.
Albers lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Comet backs up against the cage.
Albers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Albers lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Albers darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Comet slips under a jab.
Albers fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Comet tries a head kick but it misses.
A swing and a miss from Albers.
Albers thumps Comet with a low kick.
Albers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Albers there as he acknowledges the shot.
Albers drops Comet with a beautiful combination! Comet stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Albers is looking for the KO!
Comet is rocked!
It looks like Jackson Comet has been cut.
Comet switches off momentarily and Albers cracks him with a monster right hand! Comet topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Albers dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Albers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Virgil Albers!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jason McNeil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Colmen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason McNeil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jay Colmen!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colmen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McNeil misses with a wild body shot.
Colmen throws a right hand that McNeil ducks under and follows up with a left that McNeil also avoids with ease.
McNeil changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Colmen tries to avoid it but McNeil manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Colmen to the ground. Colmen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Colmen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Colmen lands a jab to the head.
McNeil dives in and grabs Colmen's left leg, looking for a takedown. Colmen pushes down on McNeil's head and hops out.
Colmen looks to land a body kick but McNeil moved away.
McNeil takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Colmen throws a series of punches but McNeil moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Colmen as McNeil shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jason McNeil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McNeil chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Colmen can pounce on him.
Colmen scores with a shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Colmen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colmen misses with a body shot.
McNeil blocks a head kick by Colmen.
McNeil fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Colmen avoids it really well and circles away.
Nice uppercut lands for Colmen. That snapped McNeil's head back.
Colmen thuds a left hand into McNeil's body.
McNeil misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McNeil takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McNeil is breathing heavily.
Colmen misses with a combination
and McNeil counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for McNeil. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Colmen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Colmen drops McNeil with a beautiful combination! McNeil stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Colmen is looking for the KO!
McNeil is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McNeil takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Colmen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with McNeil, pushing him back against the cage.
Colmen digs a right hand into McNeil's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McNeil's gas tank.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Colmen.
Colmen lands a shot to the body.
Colmen cracks McNeil with a nice body shot.
Colmen works on McNeil's body with a couple of short punches.
Colmen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McNeil.
A right hand to the body from Colmen.
Colmen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Colmen.
Colmen pushes McNeil back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Colmen lands a right hand.
Colmen lands with a light punch inside.
Colmen digs a right hand underneath McNeil's ribcage. McNeil let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Colmen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McNeil or not.
Colmen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Colmen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Colmen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McNeil.
Colmen lands a body punch.
Colmen cracks McNeil with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Colmen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colmen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Colmen gets through McNeil's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Colmen.
A hook to the body from Colmen.
McNeil's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Colmen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Colmen lands a shoulder strike.
Colmen works on McNeil's body with a couple of short punches.
Colmen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McNeils head.
Colmen lands a shot to the body.
Colmen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Colmen scores with a hook to the body.
Colmen presses McNeil against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
McNeil's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Colmen.
A left hand lands to the body for Colmen.
Colmen cracks McNeil with a nice body shot.
Colmen lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good body shot from Colmen.
A right hook to the body lands for Colmen.
Colmen is leaning against McNeil and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Colmen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Colmen cracks McNeil with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Colmen.
A right hook to the body lands for Colmen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colmen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McNeil backwards.
Colmen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McNeil.
McNeil's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McNeil swings wildly with an uppercut but Colmen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Colmen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Colmen scores with a hook to the body.
Colmen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Colmen pushes McNeil back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh McNeil is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Colmen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McNeil.
Colmen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Colmen lands a nice shot to the body.
Colmen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Colmen works on McNeil's body with a couple of short punches.
Colmen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Colmen.
Colmen works on McNeil's body with a couple of short punches.
Colmen lands a right hand that snaps the head of McNeil backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Colmen.
Colmen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Colmen.
Colmen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Colmen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Colmen lands a big right hand that drops McNeil! The killer instinct kicks in and Colmen finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Colmen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jay Colmen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Villa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and CoCo Ware (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Villa comes to the cage accompanied by Faint. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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215 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Villa!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, CoCo Ware!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Villa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ware moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Villa ducks under a wild hook from Ware.
Villa just misses with a punch to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Ware blocks the leg kick.
Villa misses with a low kick as Ware jumps back.
Villa throws a leg kick but Ware checks it.
Ware throws a low kick but it's checked well by Villa.
A chopping leg kick lands by Villa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Ware.
Villa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Villa throws a body punch but Ware moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villa takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A low kick from Villa misses
and Ware counters with a nice body shot.
Ware connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ware throws a head kick but Villa moves out of range.
Villa fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ware.
Villa throws a nice looking combination but Ware bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Villa throws a nice head kick!
It looks like CoCo Ware has been cut.
Lee Villa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Villa misses with a double jab
and Ware counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ware moves out of range as Villa strikes.
Villa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Villa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ware throws a looping overhand right but Villa ducks down to avoid it.
Ware throws out a loose jab but Villa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Villa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Villa throws a solid leg kick but Ware takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Villa.
Villa misses with a series of wild punches.
Villa throws out a loose jab but Ware uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villa misses with a leg kick
and Ware connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A punch combination from Villa misses.
Villa missing with a left hand there. Ware was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Villa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ware.
Nice defenses there by Ware.
Villa misses the body punch
and Ware connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ware blocks a jab.
Ware throws a chopping leg kick but Villa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Villa throws a lazy head kick
and Ware connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A clash of legs there as Villa blocks the low kick.
Villa throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Villa misses with a looping left.
A jab from Villa misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ware 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 Villa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Villa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Villa throws a head kick that Ware semi-blocks.
Ware pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Villa throws a head kick that misses
and Ware counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Villa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on CoCo Ware's cut.
That's time! Villa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ware misses with a hook.
Villa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ware.
Villa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ware makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ware throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Villa counters with a nice uppercut.
Ware bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ware throws a hook to the side of Villa's head but Villa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Villa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Villa throws a front kick aimed at Ware's knee but Ware avoids it well.
Villa scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Ware throws an overhand right that lands on Villa's shoulder, as Villa tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ware dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Villa misses with a leg kick
and Ware counters with a stiff right hand.
A low kick from Villa misses
and Ware counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ware swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A head kick by Villa misses
and Ware counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Villa swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Villa throws a leg kick
letting Ware counter with a right hand.
Villa throws a leg kick
and Ware counters with a big head kick but Villa shrugs it off.
Villa throws a lazy head kick
and Ware connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ware moves forwards but Villa connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Villa clinches.
Nice body punch from Ware - that landed with a thud.
Ware swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ware has a couple of punches blocked by Villa.
Ware taking a breather.
Villa comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Ware.
Ware throws a head punch that misses.
Ware misses with the head strike.
Ware throws a head punch that misses.
Ware takes a knee right on the jaw!
That has opened up CoCo Ware's cut even more.
Ware throws a head punch that misses.
Ware tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee calls for Villa to work.
Villa tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The referee calls for Villa to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ware holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Villa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls for Villa to work.
Ware doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Ware.
Ware will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Villa up against the cage.
Villa unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Villa missing with knees to the body.
Villa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Villa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Villa lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Villa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Villa pushes off an throws an elbow but Ware leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Villa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Villa blocking some punches.
Ware on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ware gets through Villa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ware creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villa looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ware misses with some punches.
Ware misses with a hook to the ribs.
Villa missing with knees to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Ware.
Ware cracks Villa with a nice body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Villa as Ware tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Ware fails to land.
Ware swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ware misses with a short punch on the inside.
Villa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ware's defenses.
The cut above CoCo Ware's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ware tries to throw a body punch but Villa avoids it by throwing Ware back against the cage.
Ware lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ware blocks an elbow strike.
Villa throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Villa just misses with a elbow thrown towards Ware's brow.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Villa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Villa creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A short right from Ware.
Villa pushes off an throws an elbow but Ware leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Villa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Ware up against the cage.
Villa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
CoCo Ware showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on CoCo Ware's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Villa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ware.
Ware jabs Villa right on the nose. Villa blinks but takes it well.
Ware throws a chopping leg kick but Villa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Villa looks to throw a body kick
and Ware counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Ware throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Villa missing with a left hand there. Ware was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villa throws a lazy head kick
and Ware counters with a three punch combo that has Villa backing up. Villa nods at Ware to acknowledge the strikes.
Villa defending well as Ware loads up on a big left hand.
Ware throws a lazy head kick
and Villa counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ware misses with a straight left.
Villa tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Ware makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Villa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ware moves away.
Ware pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ware misses with a double jab
and Villa counters with a stiff right hand.
Villa looks to throw a body kick
and Ware counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Villa throws a lazy head kick
and Ware counters with a nice body shot.
Villa scores with a nice head shot.
Ware thows a leg kick but Villa checks it
and Villa counters with a good, hard body kick but Ware shrugs it off.
Villa throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ware connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Villa missing with a left hand there. Ware was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Villa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ware avoids the body shot from Villa.
Villa throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Villa throws a head kick that misses
and Ware counters with an inside leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Villa checks a leg kick.
Ware misses with a hook.
Ware takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ware throws a lazy right hand but Villa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ware defending well as Villa loads up on a big left hand.
Ware throws a leg kick that is checked
and Villa counters with a stiff right hand.
Villa cracks a nice hook into Ware's ribs.
Lee Villa is winning the standup battle so far.
Villa waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ware.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Villa misses with a leg kick
and Ware counters with a nice leg kick.
Villa scores with a nice head shot.
Villa with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ware waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Villa.
Villa misses with a straight right.
Villa throws a body kick the misses
and Villa takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ware is looking to score with low kicks.
Villa tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Villa clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on CoCo Ware's cut.
That's time! Villa's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ware ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Villa blocks a head kick by Ware.
Ware missing with a left hand there. Villa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ware avoids the head kick by Villa.
A head kick by Villa misses
and Ware counters with a thumping low kick.
Villa tried to score with a low kick but Ware checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Villa throws a sloppy head kick and Ware moves out of range easily.
Villa misses with a leg kick
and Ware connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Villa is predictable there
and Ware counters with a low kick, right behind Villa 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Villa moves into the clinch.
Ware scores with a nice hook to the head.
Villa landing knees to the body.
Villa has Ware pressed against the cage.
Villa lands a nice elbow.
Ware struggles to land a body shot inside as Villa controls his hands.
Villa is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ware leaning his opponent against the cage.
Villa creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ware's defenses.
Ware struggles to land a body shot inside as Villa controls his hands.
Ware blocks an elbow strike from Villa.
Villa's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ware lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ware takes an elbow to the temple.
CoCo Ware's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at CoCo Ware's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Lee Villa!
Lee Villa is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Napoleon Bonaparte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pepe Silvia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Napoleon Bonaparte!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pepe Silvia!
The judges for this bout are , and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silvia swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Silvia.
It looks like Napoleon Bonaparte has been cut.
Silvia looks to throw the jab but Bonaparte is out of range.
Silvia avoids a kick to the body.
Silvia connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bonaparte. Bonaparte circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bonaparte misses with a double jab
and Silvia counters with a stiff right hand.
Bonaparte swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Silvia to counter with a crisp jab.
A shot to the liver by Bonaparte. Beautiful body shot.
Bonaparte throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bonaparte throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silvia.
Bonaparte lands a head kick. Silvia smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bonaparte tries to land a body kick
and Silvia counters with a one-two to the body.
Silvia pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bonaparte is out of range and Silvia settles back down.
Silvia swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte swings away with a body shot that misses
and Silvia counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bonaparte is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonaparte misses with a wild combination.
Oh Bonaparte is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
It's a brutal combination of punches from Silvia! Bonaparte is backing up but he can't get away as Silvia lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Bonaparte and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Pepe Silvia! Pepe Silvia retains his bantamweight title!
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