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Carnage 65: Stars and Stripes PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Rabago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pat Tillman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rabago comes to the cage accompanied by From First To Last - Such a Tragedy . Tillman comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Here Comes the Boom kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ryan Rabago has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Rabago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pat Tillman!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rabago wants to clinch
and Tillman counters with a right hand to the body.
Tillman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rabago moves away.
Rabago looks to clinch
and Tillman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Ryan Rabago has been cut.
Rabago tries to clinch
and Tillman counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Rabago tries for a takedown but Tillman circles away easily
and Tillman counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rabago wants to clinch
and Tillman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rabago moves to clinch but Tillman breaks away
and Tillman scores with a counter punch that sends Rabago to the canvas! Tillman smells blood - he's punishing Rabago with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Rabago has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pat Tillman!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Robinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alfred Vandeputte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Robinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alfred Vandeputte!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robinson tries a head kick but it misses.
Robinson shoots in but Vandeputte avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vandeputte moves into range and clinches up with Robinson.
Robinson with a knee to the head.
It looks like Alfred Vandeputte has been cut.
Vandeputte is trying to stall.
Robinson tries to land a knee to the head but Vandeputte blocks with his arms.
Robinson successfully pulls guard.
Robinson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vandeputte wants to control from the top but Robinson keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Robinson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Vandeputte is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robinson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Robinson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Chris Robinson just wasn't active enough.
Robinson has Vandeputte up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vandeputte takes a knee right on the jaw!
Robinson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Robinson connects with a knee to the head.
Robinson drags the fight down to the ground.
Vandeputte trying to control but Robinson is working from the bottom.
Robinson wants to sweep here but Vandeputte controlling him for the moment.
Robinson thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robinson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vandeputte manages to get himself to full guard.
Robinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Robinson is working hard here to advance position.
Vandeputte working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Robinson.
Robinson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Vandeputte working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Robinson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Robinson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Vandeputte preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Robinson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vandeputte swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Robinson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Vandeputte looks gassed!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Chris Robinson has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Robinson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Robinson works his way into side control.
Robinson is staying tight to Vandeputte's torso, preventing him from escaping.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Robinson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alfred Vandeputte's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Robinson moves into the clinch.
Robinson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vandeputte backwards.
Robinson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Robinson lands an elbow inside that Vandeputte shrugs off.
Robinson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Robinson.
Vandeputte takes an elbow to the forehead.
Robinson landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Robinson.
Robinson scores with a knee to the head.
Robinson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vandeputtes head.
Robinson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Robinson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That has opened up Alfred Vandeputte's cut even more.
A short left from Robinson.
Vandeputte is breathing heavily.
Robinson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Robinson manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Robinson seems keen to control Vandeputte's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vandeputte drops back, looking for a kneebar! Robinson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Robinson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Robinson!
Robinson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vandeputte knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Robinson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
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.
Robinson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Vandeputte for as long as he can get away with.
Robinson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Vandeputte down.
Robinson happy to just control the position for now.
Vandeputte is trying to get back to half guard.
A lull in the action here as Robinson stalls from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Chris Robinson just wasn't active enough.
Robinson has managed to clinch.
Robinson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vandeputte's defenses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Robinson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Vandeputte's face.
Robinson landing knees to the body.
Robinson scores with a knee to the head.
Robinson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Robinson lands a nice elbow.
Robinson with a knee to the head.
Vandeputte is rocked!
The cut above Alfred Vandeputte's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Vandeputte blocks an elbow strike.
Vandeputte is still on wobbly legs! Can Robinson finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Robinson misses with an elbow strike.
Vandeputte avoids the elbow strike from Robinson, against the cage.
Robinson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Robinson creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Vandeputte's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Vandeputte drops to his knees and Robinson pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Robinson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Vincent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ferguson's entrance music is Breaking Benjamin singing "You Fight Me" live for the crowd tonight!!!!. A fine choice. Vincent has chosen Master of Puppets as his entrance music. Michael Vincent will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Vincent!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson misses with an uppercut
and Vincent counters with a one-two to the body.
Vincent avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vincent thows a body shot but no joy.
Ferguson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vincent counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Kevin Ferguson has been cut.
Ferguson misses with a right hand
and Vincent counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferguson throws a combination that misses
and Ferguson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ferguson misses with a lunging right hand
and Vincent counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Ferguson badly! He tries to strike back but Vincent puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Ferguson out cold! Oh man, Ferguson will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Michael Vincent!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wayiqra Tzaraath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James The Filipino Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Wayiqra Tzaraath has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wayiqra Tzaraath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James The Filipino Gracie!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tzaraath misses with a double jab.
Tzaraath lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but The Filipino Gracie circles away quickly and effectively.
The Filipino Gracie tries to clinch there but Tzaraath circles away.
Tzaraath throws an off balance right hand
and The Filipino Gracie counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by The Filipino Gracie.
The Filipino Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tzaraath looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tzaraath looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tzaraath!
The Filipino Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tzaraath really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tzaraath is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The Filipino Gracie is looking to improve his position.
The Filipino Gracie is trying to control but can't.
Tzaraath decides to stand up.
Wayiqra Tzaraath seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tzaraath misses with a looping right.
The Filipino Gracie is looking to clinch.
The Filipino Gracie closes the distance but Tzaraath moves to the side
and Tzaraath counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Filipino Gracie throws a sloppy body shot
and Tzaraath counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps The Filipino Gracie thinking.
The Filipino Gracie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tzaraath is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Tzaraath's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The Filipino Gracie drags the fight down to the ground.
The Filipino Gracie working a defensive guard here.
The Filipino Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tzaraath defends it easily.
Tzaraath wants to stand but The Filipino Gracie has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Filipino Gracie looking to hit a scissor sweep but Tzaraath is one step ahead there.
The Filipino Gracie is looking for a triangle but Tzaraath pushes his legs off easily.
The Filipino Gracie looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tzaraath has picked The Filipino Gracie up and slammed him! The Filipino Gracie can't keep hold of the triangle and Tzaraath manages to pass to side control!
The Filipino Gracie tries to contro but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Tzaraath wants to get back to his feet but The Filipino Gracie is holding on tight.
Tzaraath is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown by The Filipino Gracie or perhaps it was just good defense by Tzaraath which made him look bad.
Tzaraath swats away the attempt to clinch by The Filipino Gracie.
Tzaraath throws an off balance right hand
and The Filipino Gracie counters with a shoot takedown. Tzaraath fights it but they end up in guard.
Tzaraath keeping moving, preventing The Filipino Gracie from controlling successfully.
The Filipino Gracie trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Filipino Gracie stops Tzaraath from standing up.
Tzaraath can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as The Filipino Gracie controls the pace.
Tzaraath wants to stand and escape but The Filipino Gracie is having none of it.
Tzaraath is breathing heavily.
The Filipino Gracie drops back, looking for a kneebar! Tzaraath looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Tzaraath looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Tzaraath!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tzaraath has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Tzaraath throws a left and a right that both miss
and The Filipino Gracie counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The Filipino Gracie is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tzaraath is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The Filipino Gracie trying to control the action but Tzaraath is working from the bottom.
Tzaraath is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but The Filipino Gracie has just dragged him back down to the mat.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Filipino Gracie wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tzaraath keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James The Filipino Gracie dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The Filipino Gracie wants to clinch up but Tzaraath keeps it at a distance.
Tzaraath lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tzaraath with a jab.
Tzaraath misses with a right hand
and The Filipino Gracie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The Filipino Gracie tries to break free but Tzaraath pushes him back against the cage.
The Filipino Gracie is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The Filipino Gracie prevents Tzaraath from breaking the clinch.
Tzaraath wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Filipino Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
The Filipino Gracie goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Filipino Gracie lands with a left to the head.
The Filipino Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tzaraath misses with a hook
and The Filipino Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Tzaraath wants to get back to his feet.
James The Filipino Gracie has got the better of the ground game so far.
Still in half guard, The Filipino Gracie seems content to control.
Tzaraath makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The Filipino Gracie fails to land the takedown.
Tzaraath works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tzaraath is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The Filipino Gracie tries to clinch but Tzaraath is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tzaraath throws a jab when The Filipino Gracie was well out of range.
The Filipino Gracie closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
The Filipino Gracie lands a shot to the body.
Tzaraath's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tzaraath throws a poor cross that misses
and The Filipino Gracie counters by clinching up.
The Filipino Gracie tries a body shot but Tzaraath blocks it.
Tzaraath blocks a body shot from The Filipino Gracie.
Tzaraath prevents a body shot from The Filipino Gracie.
Tzaraath looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Filipino Gracie breaks the clinch.
Tzaraath misses with a lunging right hand
and The Filipino Gracie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Tzaraath working hard to break the clinch.
The Filipino Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Tzaraath controls his hands.
Tzaraath tries to circle away but The Filipino Gracie has him pinned against the cage.
The Filipino Gracie tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
The Filipino Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The Filipino Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Tzaraath controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The Filipino Gracie tries to break the clinch but Tzaraath is controlling the position.
Tzaraath is trying to break the clinch but The Filipino Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
Tzaraath wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but The Filipino Gracie has him pressed against the cage.
The Filipino Gracie tries to throw a body punch but Tzaraath avoids it by throwing The Filipino Gracie back against the cage.
The Filipino Gracie digs a right hand underneath Tzaraath's ribcage. Tzaraath let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tzaraath prevents a body shot from The Filipino Gracie.
Tzaraath wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tzaraath looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James The Filipino Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Tzaraath swings widly with a right hand
and The Filipino Gracie holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
The Filipino Gracie struggles to land a body shot inside as Tzaraath controls his hands.
Tzaraath tries to circle away but The Filipino Gracie has him pinned against the cage.
The Filipino Gracie scores with a hook to the body.
Tzaraath blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for The Filipino Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Filipino Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Tzaraath controls the action.
The Filipino Gracie ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. The Filipino Gracie no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The Filipino Gracie looking for a guillotine here but Tzaraath defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Filipino Gracie looking to control.
The Filipino Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Tzaraath gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The Filipino Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tzaraath is aware though and is defending well.
Tzaraath will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tzaraath stopping the sweep attempt from The Filipino Gracie.
The Filipino Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tzaraath stands and steps away. The Filipino Gracie gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The Filipino Gracie closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tzaraath counters with a right hand to the body.
Tzaraath misses with a left hand
and The Filipino Gracie counters by clinching up.
Tzaraath's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tzaraath throws a poor cross that misses
and The Filipino Gracie counters by clinching up.
Tzaraath tries to break free but The Filipino Gracie pushes him back against the cage.
Tzaraath wants to break free but The Filipino Gracie has control.
Tzaraath wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tzaraath blocks a body shot from The Filipino Gracie.
The Filipino Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Tzaraath controls the action.
The Filipino Gracie keeps control of Tzaraath as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The Filipino Gracie misses with a body punch.
The Filipino Gracie keeps control of Tzaraath as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The Filipino Gracie drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tzaraath wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
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.
The Filipino Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tzaraath wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wayiqra Tzaraath has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The Filipino Gracie turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and The Filipino Gracie manages to end up in side control.
Tzaraath is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, The Filipino Gracie asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The Filipino Gracie tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no The Filipino Gracie has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The Filipino Gracie is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tzaraath has escaped the position, nice work there.
And that's the end of the fight!
James The Filipino Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got The Filipino Gracie 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James The Filipino Gracie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evander Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Micky Mouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mouse comes into a darkened arena with his song building. (hed) pe - Let's Ride kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Evander Holyfield has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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214 lbs
10 - 5 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good elbows
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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
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evander Holyfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Micky Mouse!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mouse blocks a jab.
Mouse goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Evander Holyfield has been cut.
Mouse closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Mouse looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mouse falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Holyfield to counter with a crisp jab.
Holyfield has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Holyfield there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mouse throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick from Mouse is predictable there
letting Holyfield counter with a right hand.
Holyfield moves out of range of the body kick from Mouse.
Holyfield tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mouse was well out of range. Poor timing from Holyfield.
Mouse takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Mouse steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holyfield.
Mouse misses with a double jab
and Holyfield counters with a low kick, right behind Mouse 's knee.
Mouse feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Holyfield's calf.
Mouse wants to land a leg kick but Holyfield is out of range.
Holyfield misses the body punch
and Mouse counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouse wants to stand up but Holyfield manages to regain full guard.
Mouse preventing the sweep.
Holyfield avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Holyfield is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mouse wants to improve his position but Holyfield is controlling well.
Holyfield not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mouse keeping hold of Holyfield's head, controlling as best he can.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mouse manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mouse has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mouse wants to stand and escape but Holyfield is having none of it.
Holyfield throwing strikes from guard but Mouse blocks nicely.
Mouse trying to keep a closed guard but Holyfield is proving a slippery customer.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mouse can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mouse working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Holyfield.
Mouse wants to sweep but no luck.
Holyfield 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.
Mouse throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Holyfield escapes and throws Mouse's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Holyfield is working Mouse over with some ground and pound from side control.
Mouse wants to control but Holyfield postures up.
Holyfield tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Holyfield has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouse taking a bit of punishment here - Holyfield scoring with strikes.
Mouse wants to control but Holyfield postures up.
Mouse is looking to regain half guard here but Holyfield keeps moving and retains side control.
Mouse manages to work his way to half guard, despite Holyfield's best efforts.
Mouse is trying to maintain the position but Holyfield is very close to passing his half guard.
Mouse works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mouse is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mouse wants to sweep here but Holyfield controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield wants to pass the guard but Mouse is keeping the position.
Holyfield with a flurry of punches that miss.
Holyfield is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Mouse is trying to control the position but Holyfield postures up.
Holyfield stopping the sweep attempt from Mouse.
Holyfield is in close to Mouse's body, working some short punches and elbows.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Holyfield trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mouse looking to control.
Holyfield might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Holyfield accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mouse has a closed guard, preventing Holyfield from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micky Mouse dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evander Holyfield's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A clash of legs there as Holyfield blocks the low kick.
Mouse swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Holyfield counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Holyfield.
Holyfield is working Mouse over against the cage.
Mouse blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mouse misses with a punch to the body.
Mouse missing with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Holyfield.
Mouse wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mouse misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holyfield pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mouse throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mouse with a poor takedown
and Holyfield counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mouse thinking.
Mouse motions for Holyfield to come forward. Mouse throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Holyfield.
Mouse throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Holyfield counters by moving into the clinch.
Holyfield wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Holyfield lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Holyfield.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Holyfield makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouse lands a shot to the body.
Holyfield on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Holyfield is trying to break the clinch but Mouse has him pressed against the cage.
Holyfield wants to break the clinch but can't.
Holyfield is trying to stall.
Mouse looking to slow down the pace here.
Mouse trying to land knees to the body.
Mouse's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Holyfield slips a jab and a cross from Mouse.
Mouse jabs Holyfield to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Holyfield throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mouse misses with a low kick.
Holyfield connects with an inside leg kick.
Holyfield scores with a body shot.
Holyfield checks the leg kick.
Mouse closes the distance looking to clinch
and Holyfield counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Holyfield.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Holyfield presses Mouse against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mouse stalling in the clinch.
Holyfield works on Mouse's body with a couple of short punches.
Mouse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Holyfield takes the fight into the clinch.
A short right from Holyfield on the inside.
Holyfield being controlled against the cage.
Mouse takes a shot to the head.
Holyfield breaks the clinch.
No joy there for Holyfield, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mouse tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Holyfield is able to avoid easily.
Holyfield feints a jab promting Mouse to slip. Holyfield then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Mouse slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mouse throws a combination that misses
and Holyfield counters with a nice uppercut.
Mouse throws a front kick aimed at Holyfield's knee but Holyfield avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mouse lands with an overhand left.
Mouse showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Holyfield.
Holyfield slips a jab and a cross from Mouse.
Micky Mouse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mouse throws a leg kick that misses.
Mouse falls off balance throwing a combination
and Holyfield cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mouse has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Holyfield closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Mouse tries to get to full guard but Holyfield has control of the leg.
Mouse wants to control but Holyfield is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mouse wants to get back to full guard but Holyfield has passed into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield cracks Mouse with a big elbow.
Holyfield is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Mouse is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Mouse is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mouse manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Mouse is trying to maintain the position but Holyfield is very close to passing his half guard.
Holyfield is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mouse doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Holyfield.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mouse keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evander Holyfield dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Evander Holyfield's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Holyfield lands with a good body shot.
Mouse shoots in for a takedown but Holyfield shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Holyfield throws a series of punches but Mouse moves out of range.
Mouse shoots in for a takedown but Holyfield shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mouse throws a hook but Holyfield avoids it easily.
Evander Holyfield is winning the standup battle so far.
Mouse fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Holyfield is out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Mouse. Those never looked like landing.
Mouse fails to land with a series of punches.
Mouse lands an overhand right.
Holyfield checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Holyfield moves into the clinch successfully.
Mouse misses with a body punch.
Mouse trying to stall but Holyfield improves his position.
Holyfield lands with a short shot to the head.
Mouse wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mouse pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mouse misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mouse throws a leg kick that is checked
and Holyfield counters with a left and a right that stings Mouse.
Mouse slips a jab and a cross from Holyfield.
Mouse tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Holyfield manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Holyfield uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mouse.
Mouse avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mouse shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Holyfield as he avoids it easily.
Evander Holyfield has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Micky Mouse.
A low kick from Mouse is predictable there
enabling Holyfield to counter with a crisp jab.
Evander Holyfield is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
An inside leg kick lands from Mouse.
Holyfield has closed the distance and engaged Mouse in a clinch.
Mouse struggles to land a body shot inside as Holyfield controls his hands.
Holyfield lands a right hand.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Holyfield breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Holyfield lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mouse misses with a right hand
and Holyfield counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Holyfield lands a jab-cross combination.
Mouse misses with a body shot.
Mouse tries to land a leg kick but Holyfield saw it coming and moves away.
Holyfield throws the left hand but Mouse avoids the punch easily.
Mouse misses with a head kick.
Holyfield swinging wildly here.
Mouse misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mouse swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Holyfield counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mouse tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Holyfield swivels and escapes.
Mouse takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mouse's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Holyfield connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mouse scrambles back to his feet.
Holyfield checks a low kick from Mouse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mouse swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Holyfield counters with a stiff right hand.
Mouse tries a head kick but it misses.
Mouse misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Holyfield ducks under a wild hook from Mouse.
Mouse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holyfield paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mouse bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Holyfield's head backwards.
Nice takedown defense from Mouse. No joy for Holyfield on that attempt.
Holyfield throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mouse stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Mouse closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Holyfield to the mat! Holyfield manages to get full guard.
Mouse is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Holyfield is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Holyfield has escaped and now he's on top!
Holyfield thows a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holyfield scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mouse is looking for a triangle but Holyfield pushes his legs off easily.
Holyfield lands a couple of elbows.
Mouse wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Mouse throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Holyfield works over Mouse with some ground and pound from guard.
Mouse controls Holyfield momentarily but Holyfield frees himself.
Holyfield postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Holyfield trying to control the position from guard on top but Mouse is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mouse is working an open guard so Holyfield takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evander Holyfield showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Holyfield 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evander Holyfield!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Bitonti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cold Cat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bitonti comes to the cage accompanied by Lights Out. Anthony Bitonti could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Cold Cat's chin.
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193 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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203 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Good gas tank |
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Bitonti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cold Cat!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cat slips a straight right by Bitonti.
Bitonti takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cat throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bitonti.
Cat takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bitonti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cat.
Cat uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bitonti.
Cat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bitonti.
Cat defending well as Bitonti loads up on a big left hand.
Bitonti throws a poor cross that misses
and Cat counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bitonti swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bitonti misses with a left hand
and Bitonti takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bitonti shoots in for a takedown but Cat shows good takedown defense.
Bitonti is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Cat's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Bitonti throws a right hand that misses
and Cat cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Anthony Bitonti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cat uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bitonti.
Cat throws an off balance right hand
and Bitonti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bitonti throws a chopping leg kick but Cat manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bitonti swings widly with a right hand
and Cat connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bitonti shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cat with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bitonti to score with a decent uppercut.
Bitonti will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Cat cracks a nice hook into Bitonti's ribs.
Bitonti throws a sloppy body shot
and Cat counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bitonti misses with a combination
and Cat counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Bitonti is predictable there
letting Cat counter with a right hand.
Bitonti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cat has hold of one of Bitonti's legs. Bitonti is fighting the takedown attempt but Cat gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cat trying to control but Bitonti is working from the bottom.
Bitonti has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cat can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bitonti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bitonti has momentary wrist control but Cat slips an elbow through the middle.
Cat trying to control the position from guard on top but Bitonti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cat must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitonti working for a triangle but Cat defends it easily.
Bitonti looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cat accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cat wants to control from the top but Bitonti keeps moving.
Bitonti avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bitonti has his foot on Cat's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cat works his way back into a safe position though.
Cat wants to control from the top but Bitonti keeps moving.
Cat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bitonti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bitonti working for submissions but it's allowed Cat to get to half guard.
Bitonti trying to control but Cat postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cold Cat will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bitonti throws a poor cross that misses
and Cat counters with a straight right hand.
Bitonti cracks the inside of Cat's front leg.
The crowd cheers as Bitonti lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cat doesn't seem phased though.
Bitonti scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bitonti checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cat shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Bitonti is trying to defend but Cat finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bitonti trying to hold on to Cat's head to control him but Cat postures up.
Well, if Cat is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Bitonti tries to get to full guard but Cat has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitonti on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bitonti throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bitonti wants to control but Cat is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bitonti works his way to full guard. Good work.
Bitonti working for a triangle but Cat defends it easily.
Bitonti wants to stand but Cat is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cat stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bitonti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bitonti looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cat thows a big elbow that misses.
Cat got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bitonti has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cat has managed to get both his arms back between Bitonti's legs - danger averted.
Bitonti has his foot on Cat's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cat works his way back into a safe position though.
Bitonti escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cat postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cat wants to control from the top but Bitonti keeps moving.
Bitonti not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bitonti keeping moving, preventing Cat from controlling successfully.
Bitonti is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cat defends well.
Cat is looking to work some ground and pound but Bitonti has wrist control.
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.
Cat makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cat throwing strikes from guard but Bitonti blocks nicely.
Bitonti working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cat doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cat manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bitonti keeping moving, preventing Cat from controlling successfully.
Cat connects with a couple of short punches.
Bitonti has his foot on Cat's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Cat works his way back into a safe position though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Anthony Bitonti will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bitonti misses with an uppercut.
Bitonti misses with a right hand
and Cat counters with a one-two to the body.
Cat looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Bitonti!
Bitonti bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Cold Cat has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bitonti content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bitonti landing with the ground and pound.
Cat looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitonti looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bitonti wants to pass the guard but Cat is keeping the position.
Bitonti wants to control from the top but Cat keeps moving.
Cat is looking for a triangle but Bitonti pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bitonti with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bitonti accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bitonti thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Cat has his foot on Bitonti's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bitonti works his way back into a safe position though.
Cat looking to control but Bitonti passes into half guard.
Cat is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bitonti pulls his head out easily.
Cat takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bitonti is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cat sees it coming and defends easily.
Bitonti is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bitonti is working for a kimura but Cat is defending it quite comfortably.
Bitonti is looking to take a break and control but Cat is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bitonti is working for a kimura but Cat is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bitonti is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Bitonti jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cat manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Cat is looking for a sweep.
Cat struggling a bit here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Bitonti showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bitonti has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sten Kil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vekkuli Toveri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kil's entrance music is Over The Hills And Far Away. A fine choice. Sten Kil has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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224 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sten Kil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vekkuli Toveri!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toveri doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kil counters with a straight right hand.
Toveri with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Kil counter with a right hand.
Jab from Kil.
Toveri fails with the takedown
and Kil counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Toveri is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Sten Kil has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vekkuli Toveri.
Toveri has his takedown stuffed
and Kil counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Toveri to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Kil!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Sten Kil!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ronald McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Urpo Muilu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald comes to the cage accompanied by EARTH CRISIS: DESTROY THE MACHINES. Muilu is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: he's going the distance. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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194 lbs
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179 lbs
13 - 5 - 1 |
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronald McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Urpo Muilu!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muilu misses with an uppercut
and McDonald counters by clinching up.
Muilu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Muilu lands a left hand.
Muilu lands a shoulder strike.
Muilu lands a hook that snaps the head of McDonald backwards.
Muilu is struggling to control the position.
Muilu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Muilu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McDonald works on Muilu's body with a couple of short punches.
Muilu blocking some punches.
McDonald will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Muilu up against the cage.
Muilu blocks an uppercut.
McDonald fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Muilu is working for takedown but McDonald is calmly controlling the position for now.
Muilu breaks from the clinch.
Muilu misses with an uppercut
and McDonald counters with a slapping leg kick.
Muilu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Muilu blocks a head kick by McDonald.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald throws a head kick that misses
and Muilu counters with a stiff right hand.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
McDonald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Muilu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDonald moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDonald throws a series of punches but Muilu moves out of range.
Ronald McDonald is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Muilu tries to bum rush McDonald with a series of wild strikes but McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Muilu misses with a body kick.
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.
Muilu misses with a right hand
and McDonald counters with a good low kick that Muilu was not able to check.
McDonald doesn't manage to clinch there - Muilu circles away.
McDonald takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McDonald will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Muilu looks to throw a body kick
and McDonald counters with a right hand to the body.
Muilu tries to bum rush McDonald with a series of wild strikes but McDonald uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Muilu lands with a straight right. McDonald didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muilu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDonald counters with a body kick that stops Muilu in his tracks momentarily.
McDonald plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
It looks like Urpo Muilu has been cut.
Muilu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Muilu throws a poor cross that misses
and McDonald counters with a nice body kick.
Muilu looks gassed!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McDonald throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A left lands for McDonald.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDonald.
McDonald lands a high kick!
McDonald throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Muilu fails with an attempt to clinch.
McDonald misses with a head kick.
Muilu throws a lazy uppercut
and McDonald counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Muilu swings widly with a right hand
and McDonald counters with a good low kick that Muilu was not able to check.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald McDonald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Urpo Muilu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McDonald tries to clinch but Muilu is having none of it.
Muilu throws a lazy uppercut
and McDonald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDonald rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Muilu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Muilu misses with an uppercut
and McDonald counters with a head kick. That will keep Muilu thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Muilu misses with a leg kick
and McDonald counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
McDonald throws a punch but it's blocked by Muilu.
Muilu blocks an uppercut.
McDonald working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McDonald.
Muilu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Muilu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDonald counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muilu misses with a kick to the body
and McDonald counters with a left and a right that stings Muilu.
Muilu is breathing heavily.
McDonald clinches up against the cage.
Muilu wants the takedown. McDonald is fighting it off but Muilu persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in McDonald's guard against the cage.
Muilu drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and McDonald dives on top into guard.
McDonald has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Muilu 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.
Muilu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Muilu keeping moving, preventing McDonald from controlling successfully.
McDonald pushes down on Muilu's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muilu is looking to improve his position.
Muilu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McDonald pulls his head out easily.
Muilu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Muilu is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
McDonald is looking to take a break and control but Muilu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McDonald is stalling here. Muilu is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! McDonald seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Muilu has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
McDonald is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muilu passes to full mount! That's big trouble for McDonald!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Muilu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Muilu punching from mount but McDonald doing a good job of avoiding damage.
McDonald is desperately trying to improve his position but Muilu has a good base and remains in mount.
Muilu goes for an armbar but McDonald turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from McDonald.
Muilu is looking to sinch up a triangle. McDonald throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Muilu's body to avoid the submission. Muilu has instead reached around McDonald's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Muilu arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Urpo Muilu!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nick Church (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leroy Green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Church comes into the arena with blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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168 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Church!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leroy Green!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Church defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Green.
Church swings for the body but Green moves out of range.
Church buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Church scores with a jab to the body.
Church changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Church dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Green fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Church manages to avoid it.
Green misses with a left hand
and Church counters with a series of strikes. Green will be more careful next time no doubt.
Green shoots in for a double leg but Church sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Church throws a sloppy head kick and Green moves out of range easily.
Green rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Church counters with an outside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Church.
Church dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Church throws a head kick that Green semi-blocks.
Green fails with the takedown
and Church counters with a straight right hand.
Nick Church has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leroy Green.
Green fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Church ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Green misses with an uppercut
and Church counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Green looks gassed!
Church lands a jab to Green's midsection.
Nice body punch from Church.
Green takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A shot to the liver by Church. Beautiful body shot.
Church throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Church wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Church misses with a head kick.
Green doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Church throws a nice head kick!
Church connects with a high kick.
Green takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Church digs a good hook to Green's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Green takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Church throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Green stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Green is trying desperately to land a takedown but Church is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Green.
Green takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Church throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Green stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice body kick there by Church.
Church scores with a shot to the body.
Church comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Green with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Church to score with a decent uppercut.
Church with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Church pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Green back to the cage. Church follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Church lands a head kick!
Church lands a nice shot to the body.
Church looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Church scores with a jab. Green acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Church dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Church throws a nice outside leg kick.
Church lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That kick from Church tenderised Green's leg. Green is trying to keep his angry face on.
Church fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Church gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Church just leaning against Green, taking a breather.
A right hook to the body lands for Church.
Church holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Church is leaning against Green and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Church makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Church presses Green against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Church presses Green against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Church scores with a nice hook to the head.
Church presses Green against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Church scores with a nice short uppercut.
Church lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Church lands a shoulder strike.
Church lands with a light punch inside.
Church lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short right from Church.
Church throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Greens head.
Green tries to pull guard but Church won't allow it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short body shot lands from Church as the two fighters clinch.
Church lands a body punch.
Church lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Green or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Church dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Green throws a good cross that connects.
A punch combination from Church misses.
Green swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Church counter with a right hand.
Green takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Church feints and then cracks Green's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Green down.
Church lands with a thumping leg kick.
Green on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A nice leg kick lands there from Church.
Good leg kick by Church there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Green throws a sloppy body shot
and Church counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Green thinking.
Green lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nick Church seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Church fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Church.
Church digs a good body shot into Green's ribs.
Church scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Church throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Green's head.
Green is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Church lands a nice hook to Green's body. Green takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Nick Church is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Church connects with a body shot that sends Green's belly button to the back.
Church scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Church chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Church throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Green on the side of the head.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Church.
Church connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Church digs a good hook to Green's body.
Green's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Church lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Green at a distance.
Church clinches up with Green and pushes him back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Church.
Church throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Church avoiding damage.
A short left from Church.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Green fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Church lands a nice uppercut.
Church lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Church lands an uppercut.
Church lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Church.
Church taking a breather.
Church lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Green fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Church lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Green backwards.
Church lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Green misses with a punch on the inside.
Green fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Church lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Green backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Church.
Green fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nick Church has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leroy Green.
Church digs a right hand underneath Green's ribcage. Green let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Green is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Green's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Church scores with a shoulder strike.
Church lands a left hand.
Church scores with a shoulder strike.
Church throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Church lands a right hand.
Church lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Green or not.
A nice right hand lands inside from Church.
Church pushes Green back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Church presses Green against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Church has Green pressed against the cage, preventing Green from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Church lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Green or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Church dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Green misses with a takedown attempt
and Church counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Church comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Green avoids a punch combination nicely.
Church lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Church lands a jab to Green's midsection.
Church fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A chopping leg kick lands by Church.
Church thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Green if he has to take too many more of those.
Crunch! Church slams his shin into Green's torso.
Green tries to move into range but Church moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Church lands a nice shot that snaps Green's head back.
Church ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Green takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Church punishes Green's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Church.
Church wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Church lands with a good body shot.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Green is defended easily by Church.
Green takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Church ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Church scores with a sloppy right hand. Green should have avoided that one.
Church lands with a good body shot.
Church connects with a nice looking jab.
Church lands a nice leg kick that just misses Green's sensitive parts.
Church has closed the distance and engaged Green in a clinch.
Church softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Church lands a body shot.
Church is working Green over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Church pushes Green back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Green working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Church.
Good body shot from Church.
Green jumps guard but Church stands there with Green around his waist. Green gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nick Church has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leroy Green.
Good body shot from Church.
Church presses Green against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Church lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Church lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Church works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Church lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Green backwards.
Church content to slow the pace in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Church.
Church lands a right hand.
Church leaning his opponent against the cage.
Church works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Church.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Church.
Leroy Green has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Green jumps guard but Church stands there with Green around his waist. Green gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Nick Church is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Green's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Church's corner calls for a 1-2. Church obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Church thuds his right hand into Green's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A good leg kick by Church.
Green throws a lazy uppercut
letting Church counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Green misses the body punch
and Church counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Church lands a nice looking body shot.
Green has his takedown stuffed
and Church counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nick Church showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Church 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:25
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nick Church!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Willie Wonka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yance Sackett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sackett is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Boulevard of Broken Dreams. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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222 lbs
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215 lbs
14 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Willie Wonka!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yance Sackett!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Sackett. That's going to slow Wonka down.
Wonka checks a low kick from Sackett.
Wonka throws a combination that misses
and Sackett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Willie Wonka has been cut.
Willie Wonka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wonka misses with a leg kick
and Sackett counters with a nice uppercut.
Good work by Wonka as he checks the leg kick.
Wonka cracks the inside of Sackett's front leg.
Wonka misses with a double jab
and Sackett counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wonka gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Sackett counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Good leg kick by Sackett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sackett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wonka throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sackett counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wonka is breathing heavily.
Wonka doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sackett counters with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sackett lands a jab to Wonka's midsection.
Sackett fails to land with a series of punches.
A head kick by Wonka misses
and Sackett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wonka just misses with a punch to the body.
Sackett fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wonka manages to avoid it.
Sackett throws a hook to the side of Wonka's head but Wonka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wonka takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sackett lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wonka's sensitive parts.
Sackett listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sackett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wonka's calf.
Sackett smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Wonka slips under a jab.
Sackett throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wonka on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wonka throws a sloppy head kick
and Wonka is countered with a crisp right hand from Sackett that sends him to the canvas! Sackett follows him to the mat into side control.
Wonka is rocked!
Sackett scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Wonka is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Sackett can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yance Sackett! Yance Sackett retains his light heavyweight title!
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