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Ascension 27 Riot! PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reggie Warren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeffy Jefferson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Warren might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to God's gonna cut you down by Jonny Cash. Jefferson has chosen Fette's Vette as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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164 lbs
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147 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Reggie Warren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jeffy Jefferson!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jefferson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Warren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jefferson shoots in and gets a takedown into Warren's guard.
Warren 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.
Warren is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jefferson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jefferson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jefferson gets to his feet - Warren follows without any prompting.
Warren throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jefferson drives through with a takedown into Warren's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Jefferson won't allow Warren to sweep him here.
Warren is trying to keep Jefferson in close.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson has gone for a leg lock! Warren slips out almost immediately though and dives into Jefferson's guard.
Warren passes Jefferson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Warren looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jefferson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Jefferson is defending against the submission attempts here by Warren.
Warren wants to pass to mount but Jefferson is defending the position.
Jefferson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Warren lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jefferson working a defensive guard here.
Warren trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Warren is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Warren trying to control the position from guard on top but Jefferson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jefferson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jefferson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Warren is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Jefferson.
Warren lands a few punches from side control.
Jefferson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jefferson can't do much from the bottom here.
Warren tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Warren has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Jefferson tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren advances to mount.
Jefferson can't escape the position.
Warren with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Warren looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jefferson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Warren looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Jefferson tries to reverse the position but Warren maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warren with good strikes from the mount here!
Warren landing strikes from the mount.
Warren lands with some strikes.
Warren 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.
Warren punishing his opponent with strikes.
Jefferson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jefferson is wriggling around trying to escape.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Warren cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Warren working the ground and pound effectively.
Jefferson regains half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warren tries to pass to full mount but Jefferson defends it.
Jefferson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Warren 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.
Jefferson fails with the takedown
and Warren counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jefferson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Warren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Warren misses.
Jefferson has his takedown stuffed
and Warren counters with a left and a right that stings Jefferson.
Reggie Warren has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeffy Jefferson.
Jefferson shoots and misses
and Warren counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Warren is keen to just control but Jefferson is a slippery customer.
Jefferson is in trouble now - Warren has advanced to mount!
Warren working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Warren blocks Jefferson's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Jefferson can't escape the position.
Warren lands a big elbow.
Jefferson is breathing heavily.
Warren trying to control but Jefferson is having none of it.
Warren with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Jefferson sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Warren trying to pass the guard but Jefferson defending well.
Warren is thwarting Jefferson's attempts to control the position.
Warren is trying to control the action in half guard but Jefferson is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Warren is really struggling to control Jefferson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Jefferson tries to roll over but Warren keeps him under control.
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.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jefferson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Warren passes the guard and advances to mount!
Warren tries to control but Jefferson wriggling away.
Warren with the ground and pound from mount.
Warren looking to control and managing it successfully.
Warren is working for a guillotine from mount but Jefferson frees his head quite easily.
Jefferson taking shots to the head.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren lands a big shot there that rocks Jefferson but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Warren postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Jefferson looks a forlorn figure.
Jefferson is trying desperately to improve position.
Jefferson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Warren looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Reggie Warren overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jefferson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Jefferson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Warren works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warren has control of Jefferson's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Jefferson regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Warren fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Jefferson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Warren landing strikes, looking to finish!
Jefferson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Warren passes to side control.
Jefferson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Reggie Warren dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jefferson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Warren to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Jefferson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jefferson is looking for a triangle but Warren pushes his legs off easily.
Warren trying to control but Jefferson is working from the bottom.
Jefferson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Warren doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Warren manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Warren stands and throws Jefferson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Warren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jefferson keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jefferson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Warren is chipping away with strikes.
Warren has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Jefferson!
Warren dominating with strikes here.
Warren dominating with strikes here.
Jefferson tries to hold on but Warren pushes him away.
Jefferson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Jefferson trying to control the position from guard on top but Warren is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jefferson wants to pass the guard but Warren is keeping the position.
Warren is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jefferson defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jefferson wants to pass the guard but Warren is keeping the position.
Jefferson won't allow Warren to sweep him here.
Warren trying to control the position.
Warren has his foot on Jefferson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jefferson works his way back into a safe position though.
Jefferson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jefferson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Warren lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Jefferson!
Jefferson swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Jeffy Jefferson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warren prevents Jefferson from getting the reversal.
Warren trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Warren lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Jefferson is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Warren controlling from mount.
Reggie Warren is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jefferson can't escape the position.
Warren wants to control the pace but Jefferson is squirming around nicely.
Jefferson regains half guard.
Jefferson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Warren looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Warren trying to advance position but Jefferson counters by regaining guard.
Jefferson can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Warren controls the pace.
Jefferson is looking for a triangle but Warren pushes his legs off easily.
Jefferson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Warren working to try and regain half guard.
Jefferson misses with a head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Reggie Warren showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Warren 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 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... Reggie Warren!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christophe Deschamps (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anvil Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith has chosen Booker T - We Comin' For YOU as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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215 lbs
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223 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christophe Deschamps!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anvil Smith!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith lands a jab to the head.
Deschamps throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Deschamps drives through and clinches with Smith against the cage.
Deschamps controlling the action here for a moment.
Deschamps lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Deschamps throws a head punch that misses.
Deschamps misses with some punches.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Smith wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Deschamps has him pressed against the cage.
Smith fails to pull guard.
Smith has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Deschamps is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Deschamps struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Deschamps working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Deschamps trying his best to control but Smith has mounted him.
Deschamps is desperately trying to improve his position but Smith has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deschamps is working hard here to advance position.
Deschamps regains half guard.
Smith throwing shots but Deschamps is blocking nicely.
Deschamps blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
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.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Deschamps is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
Smith trying to pass the guard but Deschamps defending well.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christophe Deschamps has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Deschamps lands a head kick!
It looks like Anvil Smith has been cut.
Smith connects with a jab.
Deschamps moves out of range as Smith strikes.
Deschamps tries to land a front kick but Smith steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Deschamps stuffs the takedown.
Christophe Deschamps has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anvil Smith.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Deschamps looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Smith looks gassed!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Deschamps tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Smith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Deschamps throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Deschamps closes the distance but Smith moves to the side
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Deschamps is looking for a triangle here but Smith uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith wants to lay and pray for a moment but Deschamps keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christophe Deschamps dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anvil Smith'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.
Deschamps tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Deschamps looks to clinch
and Smith counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Deschamps's guard now.
Deschamps is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Deschamps is trying to control. Smith wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Deschamps wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Deschamps tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deschamps seems to be looking for submissions.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deschamps throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Deschamps trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Smith.
Deschamps has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smith is proving hard to escape from.
Smith is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Deschamps is trying to stand.
Deschamps pushes Smith off but Smith dives into side control.
Deschamps is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Smith passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deschamps wants to control but Smith is having none of it.
Deschamps is in all sorts of trouble here.
Smith landing strikes from the mount and Deschamps is in trouble!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deschamps tries to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
Deschamps tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Deschamps really wants to buck Smith off and get back to his feet.
Deschamps wants to hold on but Smith pushes him away.
The referee warns Deschamps that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anvil Smith showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Anvil Smith's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Deschamps's head but Deschamps sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looks like Christophe Deschamps has been cut.
Deschamps misses with a double jab
so Smith counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Deschamps is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Smith dives into side control.
Deschamps is trying to escape the position but Smith is controlling the position.
Deschamps is trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Deschamps looking for a sweep but Smith has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Smith lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Christophe Deschamps's cut is getting worse.
Smith pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Christophe Deschamps's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Deschamps throwing hammer fists to the chest of Smith. What's that going to do exactly?
Deschamps really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Deschamps regains half guard.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deschamps is staying active underneath Smith, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Deschamps is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Deschamps avoid being mounted?
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Deschamps tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Smith counter with a right hand.
Christophe Deschamps is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith lands a nice shot to the body.
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.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Deschamps 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 Smith has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Smith and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Deschamps uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Christophe Deschamps seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Deschamps.
Deschamps misses with a low kick as Smith jumps back.
Smith tries for a takedown but Deschamps sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
No joy there for Deschamps, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Deschamps misses with a low kick as Smith jumps back.
Deschamps misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Deschamps stuffs the takedown attempt from Smith. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith thuds his right hand into Deschamps's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anvil Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smith 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anvil Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buck Nasty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington comes to the cage accompanied by Dr Dre- I Need a Doctor. The crowd seem to be enjoying Nasty's choice of entrance music: Dr. Dre- Kush. 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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243 lbs
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249 lbs
8 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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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 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andre Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buck Nasty!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nasty counters with a slapping leg kick.
Washington misses with a takedown
and Nasty counters with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington misses with a takedown attempt
and Nasty counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Andre Washington has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washington throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nasty counters with a thumping low kick.
Buck Nasty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nasty throws a series of strikes that have Washington backpedaling.
Washington misses with a takedown
and Nasty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nasty misses with a wild combination.
Washington gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Washington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nasty scores with a kick to the body.
Washington fails with the takedown
and Nasty counters with a good, hard body kick but Washington shrugs it off.
Washington throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nasty counters with a body kick that stops Washington in his tracks momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nasty lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Washington is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Nasty.
Washington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nasty.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Washington fails with the takedown
and Nasty counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buck Nasty dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Andre Washington's cut.
That's time! Washington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Washington throws a right hand that misses
and Nasty counters with a nice body shot.
Washington moves out of range as Nasty strikes.
Washington fails with the takedown
and Nasty counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Nasty misses its intended target.
Washington doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nasty counters with a left and a right that stings Washington.
Washington throws a poor cross that misses
and Nasty counters with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nasty throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nasty connects with a nice looking jab.
Washington with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nasty counters with a leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nasty misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Nasty - that will leave a mark!
Washington slips under a jab.
Washington with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nasty counters with a series of strikes. Washington will be more careful next time no doubt.
Andre Washington's cut is getting worse.
Nasty scores with a sloppy right hand. Washington should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington tries for a takedown but Nasty circles away easily
and Nasty counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington fails with the takedown
and Nasty counters with a stiff right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buck Nasty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Andre Washington's cut.
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!
Washington fails with the takedown
and Nasty counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Washington thinking.
A swing and a miss from Nasty.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nasty misses with a hook
and Washington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Andre Washington is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nasty throws a right and a left that Washington avoids nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Nasty misses the target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Washington might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Washington misses with a body punch
and Nasty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nasty misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nasty lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Andre Washington's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nasty paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Buck Nasty seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Washington doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nasty counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Washington is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Washington will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington with a lazy takedown attempt
and Nasty counters with a nice low kick that buckles Washington's knee momentarily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Washington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Washington throws a leg kick
and Nasty counters with a body kick.
Washington takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nasty misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington misses with a wild body shot.
Andre Washington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nasty lands with an overhand left.
Buck Nasty is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Washington gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Nasty counters with a nice body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buck Nasty comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Nasty has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 24:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 25:30
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buck Nasty!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johan Blick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samir Reyes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Reyes's choice of entrance music: Celia Cruz - Guantanamera. Johan Blick has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 lbs
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176 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johan Blick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Samir Reyes!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reyes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Johan Blick has been cut.
Reyes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reyes scores with a hook to the body. Blick takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Reyes misses with a hook
and Blick counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Reyes presses Blick against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Reyes throws a head punch that misses.
Blick is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Reyes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Blicks head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Reyes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blick misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Reyes.
Reyes blocks an elbow strike.
Reyes lands a body shot in the clinch.
Reyes lands a nice shot to the body.
Blick tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Reyes avoids it.
Reyes breaks from the clinch.
Reyes swings widly with a right hand
and Blick counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Reyes lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blick backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blick.
Reyes lands with a left to the head.
Blick is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blick tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reyes smiles and moves away.
Blick misses with a head kick.
Reyes with a hook.
Reyes scores with a nice head shot.
Reyes scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Reyes. Beautiful body shot.
Blick needs to keep his hands up - Reyes had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reyes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Blick on the side of the head.
Reyes lands with a cross.
Reyes lands a jab to Blick's midsection.
Blick is breathing heavily.
Reyes catches Blick with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Samir Reyes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reyes thuds a left hand into Blick's body.
Reyes lands a big right hand that sends Blick crashing to the mat! Reyes stays standing though and waves Blick back to his feet!
Blick is rocked!
Reyes throws a looping overhand right but Blick ducks down to avoid it.
Oh Blick is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reyes misses with a straight left.
Reyes is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Blick had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Reyes throws a hook to the side of Blick's head but Blick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Blick seems to have got his legs back now.
Reyes lands with an overhand left.
Johan Blick's cut is getting worse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reyes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Reyes fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Blick to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Blick looks to clinch but Reyes throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Blick taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Samir Reyes!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Averick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Malenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Averick comes into the arena with Manny Pacquiao blaring out of the sound system. Malenko is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dean Malenko- Theme Music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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210 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Averick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dean Malenko!
The judges for this bout are , and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malenko shoots and misses
and Averick counters with a low kick, right behind Malenko 's knee.
Averick misses with a body shot.
Malenko shoots and misses
and Averick counters with a right hand to the body.
Averick throws a sloppy head kick and Malenko moves out of range easily.
Malenko fails with the takedown
and Averick counters with a straight right hand.
Anthony Averick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Malenko.
Malenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Averick misses with a wild body shot.
Malenko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Averick can pounce on him.
Anthony Averick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Averick pushes Malenko up against the cage in a clinch.
Malenko tries to pull guard but Averick won't allow it.
Malenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Malenko can't get the takedown.
Malenko tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malenko tries to pull guard but Averick holds him up against the cage and eventually Malenko drops back down to his feet.
Averick misses with an elbow over the top.
Averick lands with a right to the head.
Malenko managing to block the knees to the body from Averick.
Malenko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Malenko has Averick pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Malenko pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Averick tumbling to the mat - Malenko dives into Averick's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Averick trying to keep a closed guard but Malenko is proving a slippery customer.
Malenko postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Averick is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Malenko, into his guard.
Averick wants to control from the top but Malenko keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Averick tries to free his leg and advance position but Malenko is retaining full guard.
Averick wants to control from the top but Malenko keeps moving.
Averick pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malenko is keeping the position for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Malenko wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Averick manages to pass to side control.
Averick wants to free his trapped foot but Malenko is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Averick wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malenko keeps working.
Averick works his way into full mount!
Averick sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Averick trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Malenko is desperately trying to improve his position but Averick has a good base and remains in mount.
Malenko is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Averick stands up from mount. Strange move.
Malenko slips a jab and a cross from Averick.
No luck for Malenko with that takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Averick dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Averick connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Averick lands a jab to the head.
Averick getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Averick scores with a hook to the body. Malenko takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Averick scores with a jab to the head.
Averick moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Malenko fails with the takedown.
Malenko misses with a takedown attempt
and Averick makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Malenko with a poor takedown
and Averick counters with a straight right hand.
Anthony Averick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Malenko.
Malenko is breathing heavily.
Averick jabs at Malenko's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Averick lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Averick lands a jab to Malenko's midsection.
Malenko with a poor takedown
and Averick counters with a nice uppercut.
Averick lands a jab-cross combination.
Jab by Averick.
Averick connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Averick fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Malenko on the side of the head.
Malenko misses with a takedown attempt
and Averick counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Averick ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Averick throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Averick is looking to slow Malenko down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Averick looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Malenko is fending him off so far but Averick persists. Nope, Malenko circles away and we're back to standing.
Averick lands with a kick to the ribs.
Averick lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Malenko backs up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Averick feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Malenkos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Malenko fails with the takedown
and Averick counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Malenko takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Averick fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Averick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Malenko doesn't seem bothered though.
Averick is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Averick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Averick - that will leave a mark!
Averick fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Malenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Malenko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Averick lands the left hand.
Averick getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Averick is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Averick cracks the inside of Malenko's front leg.
Malenko misses with a takedown attempt
and Averick counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Malenko gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Averick decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Averick throws a right and a left that Malenko avoids nicely.
A shot to the liver by Averick. Beautiful body shot.
Malenko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Malenko there as he acknowledges the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Averick shoots in and bounces Malenko off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Averick trying to control but Malenko is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Averick dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Averick with a lazy takedown attempt
and Malenko counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Averick's guard now.
Malenko is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Averick is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Averick has escaped and now he's on top!
Malenko looking for a guillotine here but Averick defends easily.
Averick trying to control but Malenko is working from the bottom.
Malenko takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Averick looking to pass the guard.
Malenko manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Averick manages to get himself to full guard.
Malenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Averick is retaining full guard.
Malenko drops back, looking for a kneebar! Averick looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Averick looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Averick!
Averick wants to control but Malenko is keeping him busy.
Anthony Averick is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Averick decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Averick chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dean Malenko has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malenko with a poor takedown
and Averick counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Averick lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Averick lands a two punch combo.
Averick shoots for a double leg takedown but Malenko sprawls well. He's pushed Averick's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Averick lets loose with a powerful body kick. Malenko will feel that in the morning.
Averick fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Malenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Some wild striking there from Averick.
Malenko misses with a takedown
and Averick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malenko with a poor takedown
and Averick counters with a stiff right hand.
Anthony Averick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dean Malenko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Averick dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Averick's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Averick duly obliges.
Averick connects with a single shot there.
Averick lands a nice hook to Malenko's body. Malenko takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Averick, as that shot connected.
Anthony Averick is winning the standup battle so far.
Averick throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Anthony Averick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malenko has his takedown stuffed
and Averick counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Averick lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Averick.
Malenko has his takedown stuffed
and Averick counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Averick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Averick showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Averick 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Averick!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Snuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Link Gatez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snuka kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Superfly -- Curtis Mayfield and Ice T . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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25
218 lbs
7 - 0 - 0 |
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27
216 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
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World class MT
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Good low kicks
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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
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Snuka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Link Gatez!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snuka displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gatez.
Gatez throws a lazy uppercut
and Snuka counters with a series of strikes. Gatez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Gatez shoots in for a takedown but Snuka shows good takedown defense.
Gatez throws a sloppy head kick
and Snuka counters with a nice leg kick.
Horrible takedown by Gatez or perhaps it was just good defense by Snuka which made him look bad.
Jimmy Snuka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Link Gatez.
Gatez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Snuka counters with a nice leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Gatez blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snuka rushes Gatez and presses him up against the cage.
Snuka throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gatezs head.
Snuka lands with a short shot to the head.
Snuka lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Link Gatez has been cut.
Good body shot from Snuka.
Snuka breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Snuka throws a low kick but Gatez moves out of range easily.
Gatez throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Snuka counters with a low kick, right behind Gatez 's knee.
Snuka catches Gatez with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Snuka.
Gatez misses with a left hand
and Snuka makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gatez takes a swing at Snuka's ribcage but misses.
Gatez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gatez misses with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatez throws a hook but Snuka avoids it easily.
Snuka on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gatez. Gatez obviously looking to wear him down.
A lazy body kick from Gatez
and Snuka counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jimmy Snuka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gatez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gatez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Snuka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gatez.
A low kick from Gatez is predictable there
and Snuka counters with a thumping low kick.
Gatez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Snuka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Snuka falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gatez counters with a single leg into guard. Snuka didn't expect that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Snuka dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Link Gatez's cut.
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.
Snuka misses with a leg kick.
Gatez misses with a combination
and Snuka counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gatez jabs Snuka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gatez tries for a takedown but Snuka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gatez throws a jab but it's blocked by Snuka.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gatez. Snuka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gatez pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gatez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Snuka stuffs the takedown attempt from Gatez. Gatez gets slowly back to his feet.
Snuka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
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.
Snuka slips under a jab.
Gatez looks to land a left hand but Snuka moved out of range nicely.
Snuka tries a low kick but Gatez avoids it.
Snuka moves away from the strike by Gatez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatez dives in and grabs Snuka's left leg, looking for a takedown. Snuka pushes down on Gatez's head and hops out.
Jimmy Snuka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Link Gatez.
Snuka clinches up against the cage.
Snuka pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Gatez there.
Snuka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
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.
Gatez misses with a kick to the body.
Gatez throws out a loose jab but Snuka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snuka moves out of range as Gatez throws a body kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gatez rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Snuka moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Snuka dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Link Gatez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gatez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Snuka ducks under a wild hook from Gatez.
Gatez with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Snuka to counter with a crisp jab.
Snuka misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gatez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snuka swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Snuka leaves Gatez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gatez throws a leg kick that is checked
and Snuka counters with a stiff right hand.
Gatez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snuka manages to avoid it.
Snuka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jimmy Snuka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Link Gatez.
Snuka throws a hook to the side of Gatez's head but Gatez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Gatez shoots in for a takedown but Snuka shows good takedown defense.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gatez.
Jab, jab by Gatez - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gatez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Snuka sprawls well. Snuka wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gatez gets slowly back to his feet.
Gatez fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Gatez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Snuka.
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.
Gatez misses with a body shot.
Snuka showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gatez.
Gatez looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Snuka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Snuka, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Snuka!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nickolay Katorjnov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerry Cho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Katorjnov comes to the cage accompanied by Remember the name - Fort Minor. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nickolay Katorjnov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jerry Cho!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cho throws a combination that misses
enabling Katorjnov to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Jerry Cho has been cut.
Katorjnov misses with a straight left.
Cho throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Katorjnov counters with a left and a right that stings Cho.
Cho backs away from a small jab...but Katorjnov lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Cho crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Katorjnov with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Nickolay Katorjnov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Takehiko Takaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dakota Royer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Takaki comes into the arena with Mahavishnu Orchestra - Meeting Of The Spirits blaring out of the sound system. Royer has chosen Speak Militant- Sabac Red as his entrance music. Dakota Royer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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177 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Takehiko Takaki!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dakota Royer!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Royer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Royer throws a lazy head kick
and Takaki counters with a body kick that stops Royer in his tracks momentarily.
Royer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Royer swings widly with a right hand
and Takaki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Royer throws a sloppy head kick
and Takaki counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Royer misses with a right hand
and Takaki counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Royer's guard now.
Takaki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Royer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Royer keeping moving, preventing Takaki from controlling successfully.
Takaki tries to free his leg and advance position but Royer is retaining full guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Takaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Royer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Takaki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Takaki trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Royer working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Royer throws a body kick the misses
and Takaki counters with an inside leg kick.
Takaki avoids the head kick by Royer.
Dakota Royer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takaki throws a push kick but Royer slaps the foot to one side.
Takaki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Royer throws out the jab.
Takaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Takaki throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
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.
Takaki misses with a head kick.
Royer turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Takaki throws a lazy head kick
and Royer counters with an outside leg kick.
Royer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Royer wants it to stay on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takehiko Takaki 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.
Takaki tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Royer.
Takaki misses with a leg kick
and Royer counters with a flying knee that drops Takaki! Royer dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dakota Royer!
Dakota Royer is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brent Celek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marlo Froch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Celek comes to the cage accompanied by 40 oz. Froch is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Can't be touched. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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164 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brent Celek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marlo Froch!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Froch.
Celek walks into a left hand.
Froch has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Celek.
Froch throws a combination that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Froch misses with a hook to the body
and Celek counters with a thumping low kick.
Celek thows a leg kick but Froch checks it
and Froch counters with a right hand to the body.
Celek misses with a leg kick
and Froch counters with a good low kick that Celek was not able to check.
Celek throws a predictable looking body shot
and Froch counters with a right hand to the body.
Celek with a nice cross.
Celek throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Froch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Celek connects with a looping right hand.
Nice shot lands for Celek.
Celek motions for Froch to come forward. Celek throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Celek takes a swing at Froch's ribcage but misses.
Celek keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Froch misses with a wild body shot.
Celek scores with a nice strike.
Celek throws a right hand that misses
and Froch counters with a nice low kick that buckles Celek's knee momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Celek misses with a right hand
and Froch counters with a series of strikes. Celek will be more careful next time no doubt.
Celek cracks Froch with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Celek throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Froch counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Froch.
Froch working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Celek is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Froch is keeping busy.
Froch content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Froch lands with a short shot to the head.
Celek breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Celek misses with a combination
and Froch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Celek digs a good hook to Froch's body.
Celek is trying hard to land a takedown here. Froch sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Celek throws a predictable looking body shot
and Froch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brent Celek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Froch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Celek throws a leg kick
and Froch counters with a straight right hand.
Celek looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Celek misses with an uppercut
and Froch counters with a big head kick but Celek shrugs it off.
Celek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Froch counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Celek misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Celek throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Froch counters with a good low kick that Celek was not able to check.
Celek thows a leg kick but Froch checks it
and Froch counters with a body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Froch.
Celek misses with a body punch
and Froch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Celek wants to slow Froch down by chopping away at his legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
That kick from Froch tenderised Celek's leg. Celek is trying to keep his angry face on.
Celek throws a combination that misses
and Celek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marlo Froch dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Celek falls off balance throwing a combination
and Froch counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Froch throws a right hand that Celek ducks under and follows up with a left that Celek also avoids with ease.
Marlo Froch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Celek connects with a body shot that sends Froch's belly button to the back.
Marlo Froch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Celek blocks a head kick by Froch.
Froch moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Celek fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Froch pushes Celek up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Celek's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Froch uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Celek.
Celek misses with a takedown attempt
and Froch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Froch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Celek fails with a takedown attempt.
Celek throws a poor cross that misses
and Froch counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Celek connects with an inside leg kick.
Froch scores with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Froch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Celek swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Froch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Celek falls off balance throwing a combination
and Froch makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Celek.
Froch moves in looking to clinch but Celek pushes him off.
Froch throws a sloppy head kick
letting Celek counter with a right hand.
Froch throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Celek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Froch.
Froch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Froch walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Celek swings widly with a right hand
and Froch counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice defenses there by Froch.
Celek misses the shot to the body.
Celek gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Celek takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Celek blocks a head kick by Froch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Celek connects with a solid leg kick.
Froch throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Celek has his takedown stuffed
and Froch counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brent Celek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Froch connects with a leg kick. Celek looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Celek misses with a lunging right hand
and Froch counters with an outside leg kick.
Celek is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Celek shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Froch counters with a good low kick that Celek was not able to check.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marlo Froch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Froch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Froch throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Celek throws a right hand that misses
and Froch counters with a thumping low kick.
Celek closes the distance and clinches up with Froch, looking for a takedown. Celek pushes Froch against the cage but Froch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Froch tries to score with a low kick but Celek moves his leg out of the way.
Celek throws a leg kick
and Froch counters with a nice leg kick.
A low kick from Celek is predictable there
and Froch counters with a nice leg kick.
Froch lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Celek throws a head kick that misses.
A low kick from Celek is predictable there
and Froch counters with a nice uppercut.
Celek swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Froch counters with a low kick, right behind Celek 's knee.
Froch throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Celek on the side of the head.
Celek shoots in looking for a takedown but Froch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Celek's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Celek misses with an uppercut
and Froch counters with an outside leg kick.
Froch looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Celek throws a leg kick
and Froch counters with a nice low kick that buckles Celek's knee momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Celek lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Celek misses with a left hand
and Froch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Froch fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Celek misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Froch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Celek throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A nice combination there by Froch.
Marlo Froch is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Celek looks to throw a body kick
and Froch counters with a series of strikes. Celek will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Celek throws a right hand that misses
and Froch makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Celek really felt that one!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Froch has closed the distance and engaged Celek in a clinch.
Celek is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Froch pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brent Celek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Celek tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Froch just stands there and leans against the cage.
Froch lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Froch.
Froch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Froch scores with a nice hook to the head.
Celek breaks from the clinch.
Celek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Froch moves away.
The fighters circling - Froch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brent Celek has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Froch. Celek shrugs it off though.
Celek attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Celek throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Froch counters with an outside leg kick.
Froch has taken the fight to the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Celek.
Froch just leaning against Celek, taking a breather.
Froch lands a nice uppercut.
Celek prevents a body shot from Froch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Froch prevents a body shot from Celek.
Celek has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Froch prevents a body shot from Celek.
Celek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Froch lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marlo Froch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Froch has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 26:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marlo Froch!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taj al Din (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Offenhard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). al Din comes to the cage accompanied by SIMPLE MAN. Offenhard has chosen Ghostface Killah - Daytona 500 as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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23
216 lbs
12 - 0 - 0 |
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25
205 lbs
17 - 5 - 2 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taj al Din!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 5 - 2, fighting out of New York, Dick Offenhard!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Offenhard throws a head kick that misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Offenhard.
al Din sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Offenhard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Offenhard scores with a body shot.
Offenhard slips under a jab from al Din.
al Din takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
al Din has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Offenhard.
A big left from Offenhard misses.
Offenhard misses the shot to the body.
Offenhard misses with a shot to the body
and al Din counters with a three punch combo that has Offenhard backing up. Offenhard nods at al Din to acknowledge the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Offenhard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Offenhard throws a sloppy head kick
and al Din counters with a right hand to the body.
al Din darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Offenhard tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but al Din paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The crowd cheers as Offenhard lands an impressive looking overhand right. al Din doesn't seem phased though.
Offenhard tries to close the distance and clinch but al Din swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Offenhard misses with a leg kick
and al Din counters with a right hand to the body.
al Din throws a jab but it's blocked by Offenhard.
Offenhard avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A low kick from al Din misses
and Offenhard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Offenhard is predictable there
and al Din counters with a thumping low kick.
Offenhard avoids a kick to the body.
Offenhard keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from al Din.
Offenhard thows a leg kick but al Din checks it
and al Din connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A shot to the body from al Din misses
and Offenhard counters with a nice low kick that buckles al Din's knee momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taj al Din dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Offenhard slips a straight right by al Din.
al Din swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Offenhard makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
al Din checks a low kick from Offenhard.
al Din avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
al Din misses with the body kick
and Offenhard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Taj al Din is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Offenhard throws a low kick but al Din moves out of range easily.
al Din misses with a wild body shot.
Offenhard throws a lazy head kick
and al Din counters with a leg kick.
Offenhard tries to clinch but al Din moves out of range.
Offenhard tries to clinch up.
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.
Offenhard misses with a leg kick
letting al Din counter with a right hand.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Offenhard scores with a leg kick.
A low kick from al Din is predictable there
and Offenhard counters with a leg kick.
Offenhard throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Offenhard blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
al Din throws a leg kick
and Offenhard counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Offenhard tries to clinch up.
Offenhard tries to clinch up
and al Din counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
al Din throws a nice inside leg kick.
al Din misses with a kick to the body
and Offenhard counters with a leg kick.
al Din tries to land a body kick
and Offenhard counters with a slapping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Offenhard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dick Offenhard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action!
al Din uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Offenhard.
A low kick from al Din is predictable there
and Offenhard counters with a slapping leg kick.
Offenhard throws a chopping leg kick but al Din manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Offenhard misses with a leg kick
and al Din counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Offenhard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
al Din looks to score with a jab to the body but Offenhard is just out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as al Din blocks the leg kick.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Offenhard in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Offenhard misses with a body shot
and al Din counters with a low kick, right behind Offenhard 's knee.
al Din rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Offenhard counters with a low kick, right behind al Din 's knee.
al Din avoids the head kick by Offenhard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Offenhard moves to clinch but al Din breaks away
and al Din counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
al Din walks into a jab.
Offenhard wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
al Din lands with a nice body punch.
Offenhard takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Offenhard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. al Din manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Offenhard misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Offenhard closes the distance looking to clinch
and al Din counters with a straight right hand.
Dick Offenhard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Offenhard is looking to score with low kicks.
al Din lands with a good body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taj al Din clearly takes that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A low kick from Offenhard misses
and al Din makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
al Din fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Offenhard manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by al Din there.
al Din throws a hook but Offenhard blocks it.
A big right from Offenhard misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Offenhard throws a predictable looking body shot
and Offenhard takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
al Din jabs Offenhard right on the nose. Offenhard blinks but takes it well.
Offenhard throws a leg kick which misses al Din's front leg but catches the back leg as al Din tries to avoid it.
Offenhard tries to clinch
and al Din counters with an outside leg kick.
Offenhard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Offenhard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Offenhard is looking to clinch but al Din is avoiding it.
Offenhard throws a leg kick
and al Din makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Offenhard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
al Din moves out of range as Offenhard strikes.
al Din checks a leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Offenhard.
al Din is looking to wear down Offenhard with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Offenhard fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's four 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.
al Din misses with a leg kick
and Offenhard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
al Din moves out of range as Offenhard throws a body kick.
Offenhard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
al Din moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
al Din throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Taj al Din had his way with Dick Offenhard in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
al Din misses with a low kick.
Offenhard closes the distance looking to clinch
and al Din counters with an inside leg kick.
Offenhard throws out a leg kick but al Din moves out of range and Offenhard only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
al Din misses with a body shot
and Offenhard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Offenhard throws a wild body kick that al Din sees coming a mile off.
An inside leg kick lands from Offenhard.
Offenhard tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. al Din manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Offenhard tries to clinch but al Din is having none of it.
Offenhard moves to clinch but al Din breaks away
and al Din counters with a stiff right hand.
al Din just misses with a punch to the body.
al Din uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Offenhard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Offenhard moves to clinch but al Din breaks away
and al Din counters with a left to the body.
Dick Offenhard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Offenhard is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Offenhard misses with a leg kick
and al Din counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
al Din throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
al Din moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
al Din checks a low kick from Offenhard.
al Din throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Offenhard tries to land a body kick
and al Din counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Taj al Din showed his dominance in that final round.
Well al Din 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taj al Din!
Taj al Din retains his light heavyweight title!
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