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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Scrooge McDuck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and I Shiv (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDuck comes to the cage accompanied by Scrooge McDuck. The crowd seem to be enjoying Shiv's choice of entrance music: Calcutta. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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140 lbs
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150 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Scrooge McDuck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, I Shiv!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shiv fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Shiv scores with a push kick.
Shiv fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shiv slaps away a takedown attempt from McDuck, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shiv throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shiv throws a front kick that sends McDuck stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shiv throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McDuck stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McDuck is breathing heavily.
Shiv with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shiv moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jab by Shiv.
Shiv changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot by Shiv.
Shiv lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shiv lands a jab.
McDuck takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Shiv lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDuck on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McDuck looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shiv is fending him off so far but McDuck persists. Nope, Shiv circles away and we're back to standing.
I Shiv is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shiv thumps McDuck with a low kick.
Shiv scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shiv drops McDuck with a beautiful combination! McDuck stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Shiv is looking for the KO!
McDuck is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Shiv feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! McDuck collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). I Shiv!
After winning the bout, I Shiv thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pelayo Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Plank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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196 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pelayo Palhares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Plank!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palhares changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Plank tries to avoid it but Palhares manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Plank to the ground. Plank escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Palhares misses with a few strikes there.
A nice combination there by Palhares.
Palhares looks to score with a jab to the body but Plank is just out of range.
A low kick from Palhares misses
and Plank counters with a low kick, right behind Palhares 's knee.
A head kick from Plank lands but Palhares takes it in his stride.
Plank slips a jab from Palhares.
Palhares lands a slapping body shot.
Palhares throws a body punch but Plank moves out of range.
Plank jabs Palhares right on the nose. Palhares blinks but takes it well.
Plank misses with an uppercut
and Palhares counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Plank.
Plank with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plank has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Palhares.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Palhares stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Plank.
Palhares lands a nice uppercut.
Plank tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Palhares avoids it.
Palhares tries to stall but Plank uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Palhares fails to pull guard.
Plank lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Palhares backwards.
Plank lands a damaging elbow.
Plank using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees in the clinch landing for Plank.
Plank prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pelayo Palhares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Plank tries a knee to the head but Palhares blocks it.
Palhares avoiding damage as Plank throws knees to the body.
Palhares on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Plank lands a nice knee to the body.
Plank with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Plank looking to throw knees to the head but Palhares is blocking nicely.
Plank is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Palhares is defending well for now.
Plank pushes off an throws an elbow but Palhares leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Plank trying to land knees to the body.
Plank is pressed up against the cage. Palhares has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Plank down to the mat. Plank avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palhares drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Plank is not content to let Palhares control the position.
Plank is trying to control Palhares's posture but Palhares avoids it.
Palhares wants to lay and pray for a moment but Plank keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plank throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Plank wants to control but Palhares postures up.
Palhares staying calm.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Plank defending well as Palhares loads up on a big left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Plank dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Plank keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palhares scores with a hook to the body. Plank takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A looping hook to the body misses from Palhares. Plank does a little dance to reset his feet.
Plank scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
An inside leg kick from Plank misses.
Plank's jab looks to have found its range, popping Palhares under the eye.
Palhares thows a body shot but no joy.
Palhares keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Plank thows a body shot but no joy.
Plank swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Plank moves out of range of the strikes.
Palhares is looking to wear down Plank with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Palhares shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Plank is trying to defend but Palhares finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plank trying to control here.
Palhares is taking a breather. Plank says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Plank avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Palhares.
Palhares works his foot free and advances to mount.
Plank wants to hold on but Palhares pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Palhares controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plank is working to get back to half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Palhares avoids the attempt from Plank to control.
Palhares controlling from the full mount.
Plank sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Palhares is keen to just control but Plank is a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Pelayo Palhares wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Plank throws a body punch but Palhares moves out of range.
Palhares ducks under a wild hook from Plank.
Plank throws a series of punches but Palhares avoids them all with ease.
Palhares throws a predictable looking body shot
and Plank counters with a nice uppercut.
Palhares misses with a takedown attempt - Plank sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Plank has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Plank tries a body shot but Palhares blocks it.
Palhares blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
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 Pelayo Palhares will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A punch combination from Palhares misses.
Palhares throws the left hand but Plank avoids the punch easily.
Plank has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Plank wants to clinch.
Plank keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palhares fails with the takedown.
Pelayo Palhares is winning the standup battle so far.
Plank is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Palhares.
Plank misses with a straight left.
Palhares shoots in looking for a takedown but Plank manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Palhares's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Palhares tries to score with a low kick but Plank moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares throws a shot from downtown. Plank moves away and avoids it.
Palhares takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Palhares lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Palhares fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Plank plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Plank scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
No luck for Palhares with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pelayo Palhares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Plank throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Palhares shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Plank pinned against the cage. Plank gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plank scores with a one two! Palhares had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Pelayo Palhares has been cut.
Palhares misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Plank.
Palhares has a takedown stuffed.
Plank is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Palhares lands a jab.
Plank pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Palhares's jab looks to have found its range, popping Plank under the eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plank scores with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plank throws out a loose jab but Palhares uses good head movement to avoid it.
John Plank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Palhares digs a good body shot into Plank's ribs.
The fight stays on the outside here - Plank looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pelayo Palhares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Plank gets a clinch.
Palhares blocks an elbow strike from Plank.
Palhares is trying to pull guard but Plank has him pressed against the cage.
Plank lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Palhares fails to pull guard.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Plank obliges.
Plank misses with a hook to the ribs.
Plank trying to land knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plank scores with a shoulder strike.
Plank landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Plank gets underhooks to prevent Palhares's takedown attempt.
Plank lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Plank.
Nice elbow from Plank.
Palhares wants a takedown but no success here.
Plank lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Plank.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Plank gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Plank misses with an elbow over the top.
Palhares working hard to break the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Plank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Plank 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Plank!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Barrett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Long (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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205 lbs
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220 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Barrett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Long!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Long swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barrett counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Long does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Long has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Danga de danga de dang - Long scores with a four punch combination!
Barrett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Long moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Long swings for the body but Barrett moves out of range.
Barrett avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Barrett throws a series of punches but Long moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Long.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barrett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Long.
Barrett lands a nice shot that snaps Long's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Long, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Long throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Barrett throws a series of punches but Long moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Barrett.
Long throws a sloppy body shot
and Barrett counters with a one-two to the body.
A combination from Barrett does no damage.
Long tries to clinch up.
Long will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barrett scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Long.
Good leg kick by Long there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Barrett throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barrett fails to land with a series of punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Long is looking to clinch but Barrett is avoiding it.
Barrett swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Long rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barrett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barrett lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Barrett defending well as Long loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Long throws a combination that misses
letting Barrett counter with a right hand.
Barrett slips a straight right by Long.
Long misses with a series of wild punches.
Long rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barrett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A lazy left from Barrett finds it's target.
Long dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Barrett. That did some damage!
Barrett fails to land with a series of punches.
Barrett slips a jab from Long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Long looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alex Long seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barrett tries to bum rush Long with a series of wild strikes but Long uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Long thuds a left hand into Barrett's body.
Barrett takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barrett is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barrett throws a hook to the side of Long's head but Long sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Long misses the target.
Long misses the body punch
and Barrett counters with a one-two to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Long throws a nice looking combination but Barrett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Long swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barrett is working the combinations to good effect here.
Barrett throws a series of punches but Long moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Long dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Barrett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Long moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Long fails to land with a series of punches.
Barrett rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Long moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barrett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Long throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Long avoids the body shot from Barrett.
Barrett goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Long swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barrett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Long scores with a jab. Barrett acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Long throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Long will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Barrett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Long moves away.
A punch combination from Long misses.
Barrett cracks a nice hook into Long's ribs.
Barrett connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Barrett goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Barrett misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Long.
Barrett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Long missing with a left hand there. Barrett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Barrett throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
No joy there for Long, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barrett takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Long misses with a two punch combination.
Barrett throws out a loose jab but Long uses good head movement to avoid it.
Long bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Long lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Barrett, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barrett thows a body shot but no joy.
Long throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barrett counters with a left to the body.
Barrett scores with a three punch combo!
Long throws a series of punches but Barrett avoids them all with ease.
Long rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Barrett moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sloppy strikes from Long. Those never looked like landing.
Long is breathing heavily.
Long swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Long takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Long is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Barrett rather than just go for the knockout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barrett missing with a left hand there. Long was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barrett throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Long counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Long works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Long misses with a double jab.
Long looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A left lands for Long.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Long takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Long swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Barrett with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Alex Long will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Barrett will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Long throws a low kick but Barrett moves out of range easily.
Long throws a right hand that misses
and Barrett counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Long swinging wildly here.
Long keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barrett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Long swinging wildly here.
Barrett blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barrett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Long.
Long fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Long rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barrett counters with a right hand to the body.
Long lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barrett will feel that in the morning.
Long throws a series of strikes that have Barrett backpedaling.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Long slips a jab and a cross from Barrett.
Sloppy strikes from Long. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barrett fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Barrett throws an off balance right hand
letting Long counter with a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Long avoids the body shot from Barrett.
Long uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barrett.
Long tries to bum rush Barrett with a series of wild strikes but Barrett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Long is looking to chop away at Barrett's legs.
Donk. Barrett catches Long right on the button with a cross.
Long tries to bum rush Barrett with a series of wild strikes but Barrett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Barrett dips to his left and cracks Long with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Long throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Long misses with a straight right.
Barrett throws a right and a left that Long avoids nicely.
Long does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Long misses with the combination.
Barrett slips a jab and a cross from Long.
Long moves away from the strike by Barrett.
Long misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Long throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barrett counters with a right hand to the body.
Barrett throws a right and a left that both miss.
Barrett throws a lazy uppercut
and Long connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Alex Long is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Long looks to land a combination but Barrett avoids it well.
Barrett darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Long looks to throw a body kick
and Barrett counters with a lovely shot to the body.
John Barrett has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Long uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barrett.
Barrett showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Long.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Long missing with a left hand there. Barrett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Long comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Long 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Long!
A very excited looking Alex Long made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cory Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith RunningRabbit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cory Smith is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cory Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Keith RunningRabbit!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws a leg kick but RunningRabbit sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Smith clinches.
RunningRabbit prevents a body shot from Smith.
Smith misses with a hook to the ribs.
RunningRabbit's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
RunningRabbit blocks an uppercut.
RunningRabbit blocks an uppercut.
Smith swings away with an uppercut that misses.
RunningRabbit takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Smith.
A short left from Smith.
Smith blocking some punches.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Smith lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Smith gets through RunningRabbit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
RunningRabbit struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
RunningRabbit trying to stall but Smith improves his position.
Smith controlling the action here for a moment.
RunningRabbit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith lands a takedown into guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Smith passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Smith is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
RunningRabbit is not content to let Smith control the position.
RunningRabbit struggling a bit here.
Smith will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
RunningRabbit tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
RunningRabbit can't do much from the bottom here.
Smith really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
RunningRabbit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Smith wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Smith in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Smith goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, RunningRabbit rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Smith's guard! Nice work there by RunningRabbit!
RunningRabbit missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
RunningRabbit lands a couple of digs.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
RunningRabbit trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
RunningRabbit throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
RunningRabbit trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Smith passes RunningRabbit's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
RunningRabbit is looking to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
RunningRabbit trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Smith seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but RunningRabbit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
RunningRabbit is looking to control Smith's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can RunningRabbit avoid being mounted?
RunningRabbit won't allow Smith to pass to mount.
RunningRabbit wants to get back to full guard.
Smith is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
RunningRabbit is trying to reverse the position but instead Smith has taken his back - oops!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
RunningRabbit rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smith prevents RunningRabbit from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cory Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smith throws a nice outside leg kick.
RunningRabbit misses the shot to the body.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
RunningRabbit misses with a wild combination.
RunningRabbit throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Keith RunningRabbit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
RunningRabbit keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but RunningRabbit manages to avoid it.
RunningRabbit throws an overhand right that lands on Smith's shoulder, as Smith tries to avoid the shot.
RunningRabbit swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
RunningRabbit swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith feints and then cracks RunningRabbit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow RunningRabbit down.
Smith fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but RunningRabbit is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
RunningRabbit tries to throw a body punch but Smith avoids it by throwing RunningRabbit back against the cage.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
RunningRabbit thows a body shot but no joy.
RunningRabbit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith tries to move into range but RunningRabbit moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Smith avoids the body shot from RunningRabbit.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Smith here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
RunningRabbit ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
RunningRabbit checks a low kick from Smith.
RunningRabbit misses with a wild body shot.
RunningRabbit fails with a takedown attempt.
Smith throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith lands a high kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
RunningRabbit avoids the head kick by Smith.
Smith fails in his attempt to clinch.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and RunningRabbit counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by RunningRabbit.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
RunningRabbit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
RunningRabbit throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith keeping moving, preventing RunningRabbit from controlling successfully.
RunningRabbit postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from RunningRabbit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
RunningRabbit pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
RunningRabbit trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
RunningRabbit is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
RunningRabbit looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
RunningRabbit passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
RunningRabbit thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Smith's head.
Smith is looking for a sweep. RunningRabbit is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
RunningRabbit trying to control the action but Smith is working from the bottom.
Keith RunningRabbit has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but RunningRabbit pulls his head out easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
RunningRabbit not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith RunningRabbit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Smith's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Nice uppercut lands for Smith. That snapped RunningRabbit's head back.
RunningRabbit moves out of range of the body kick.
Smith throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
RunningRabbit thows a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from RunningRabbit. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
Smith cracks the inside of RunningRabbit's front leg.
RunningRabbit tries to sprawl but Smith drives through with a takedown into half guard.
RunningRabbit is pressing down on Smith's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
RunningRabbit bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Smith's guard.
RunningRabbit is fighting to break Smith's control of his arms but Smith is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Smith has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but RunningRabbit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
RunningRabbit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
RunningRabbit not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
RunningRabbit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
RunningRabbit with a flurry of punches that miss.
RunningRabbit wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
RunningRabbit throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now RunningRabbit is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
RunningRabbit throws a big right hand that misses.
RunningRabbit trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
RunningRabbit with a flurry of punches that miss.
Smith is trying to keep RunningRabbit in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
RunningRabbit throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as RunningRabbit accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
RunningRabbit tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
RunningRabbit postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from RunningRabbit.
RunningRabbit throws a big elbow that misses.
RunningRabbit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
RunningRabbit postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
RunningRabbit is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
RunningRabbit landing with the ground and pound.
RunningRabbit trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
RunningRabbit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. RunningRabbit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Keith RunningRabbit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think RunningRabbit 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith RunningRabbit!
After the fight, Keith RunningRabbit was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Russian Experiment V (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Humberto Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cruz is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Touch Me. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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158 lbs
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150 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Russian Experiment V!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Humberto Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz swings for the body but Experiment V moves out of range.
Experiment V lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cruz blocks a leg kick.
Experiment V fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruz manages to avoid it.
Cruz staying out of range there.
That kick from Cruz tenderised Experiment V's leg. Experiment V is trying to keep his angry face on.
Cruz connects with a leg kick. Experiment V looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cruz lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Experiment V at a distance.
Experiment V lands with a right hand.
Experiment V swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Experiment V pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Experiment V looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range.
Cruz lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz connects with a leg kick. Experiment V looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Experiment V drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz lands a jab to Experiment V's midsection.
Experiment V takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cruz clobbers Experiment V with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cruz looks to land a body kick but Experiment V moved away.
Cruz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Cruz lands a nice hook to Experiment V's body. Experiment V takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cruz misses with a lunging right hand
and Experiment V counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cruz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Experiment V is breathing heavily.
Cruz throws a leg kick which misses Experiment V's front leg but catches the back leg as Experiment V tries to avoid it.
Experiment V ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz moves away.
Experiment V works the jab nicely.
Experiment V lands a nice shot that snaps Cruz's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment V uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cruz.
Experiment V avoids the head kick by Cruz.
Cruz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Experiment V on the side of the head.
Experiment V connects with a single shot there.
Experiment V lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cruz's sensitive parts.
Cruz cracks a nice hook into Experiment V's ribs.
Cruz scores with a spinning back kick!
Russian Experiment V is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Experiment V throws a right hand that Cruz ducks under and follows up with a left that Cruz also avoids with ease.
Cruz jabs Experiment V right on the nose. Experiment V blinks but takes it well.
Cruz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cruz.
Cruz jabs Experiment V right on the nose. Experiment V blinks but takes it well.
Cruz tests Experiment V's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment V jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cruz misses with a double jab.
Cruz dodges the punch combination from Experiment V.
Cruz misses with a low kick.
Cruz misses with a body kick.
Experiment V swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cruz.
Experiment V looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range.
Cruz throws a nice inside leg kick.
Experiment V moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cruz swings for the body but Experiment V moves out of range.
Nice shot lands for Cruz.
Experiment V misses with a wild body shot.
Cruz tried to score with a low kick but Experiment V checks it.
Cruz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by Cruz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cruz.
Cruz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Experiment V is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cruz throws a shot from downtown. Experiment V moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cruz lands a nice hook to Experiment V's body. Experiment V takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cruz connects with an inside leg kick.
Cruz misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humberto Cruz dominated 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.
Cruz looks for the body kick but Experiment V saw that one coming.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cruz.
Experiment V has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cruz finds it's way round the side to connect with Experiment V's head.
A right-left combo lands from Experiment V.
Cruz misses with the body kick
and Experiment V counters with an outside leg kick.
Humberto Cruz seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Cruz shoots in looking for a takedown but Experiment V manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cruz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Experiment V scores with a jab to the body.
Cruz jabs at Experiment V's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cruz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Experiment V manages to avoid it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A jab from Cruz misses.
Experiment V slips a jab and a cross from Cruz.
Humberto Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cruz bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Experiment V's head backwards.
Cruz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Experiment V.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz looks to score with a jab to the body but Experiment V is just out of range.
The fighters circling - Experiment V throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Experiment V lands with a nice combination. Cruz backs away looking to recover.
Experiment V showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cruz.
Experiment V takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Experiment V.
Cruz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Experiment V keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Experiment V looks to land a combination. Cruz sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Experiment V looks to land a right hand but Cruz moved out of range.
Cruz digs a good body shot into Experiment V's ribs.
Experiment V is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Experiment V misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cruz.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cruz.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cruz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Experiment V takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cruz thows a body shot but no joy.
Cruz takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cruz.
Nice defenses there by Cruz.
Cruz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Experiment V manages to avoid it.
Cruz is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Experiment V rather than just go for the knockout.
Cruz pivots, looking for a leg kick but Experiment V is out of range and Cruz settles back down.
Nice body kick there by Experiment V.
Cruz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Experiment V is looking to slow Cruz down with leg kicks.
Experiment V connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab from Cruz finds it's way through Experiment V's defenses.
Good leg kick by Cruz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cruz looks for a takedown but Experiment V sprawls well.
Cruz tries a head kick but it misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Experiment V.
Experiment V throws a sloppy head kick
and Cruz counters with a slapping leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cruz.
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Experiment V.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Experiment V throws a hook to the side of Cruz's head but Cruz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Experiment V connects with a right hand. Cruz shakes it off.
Experiment V throws a head kick that misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Experiment V might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut there from Experiment V.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Experiment V thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cruz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Experiment V takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Experiment V chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cruz scoring well with a low kick there.
Cruz throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cruz just misses with a punch to the body.
Cruz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Experiment V sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Russian Experiment V has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Humberto Cruz.
A nice leg kick lands there from Cruz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Humberto Cruz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Experiment V's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cruz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cruz lands a nice looking body kick.
Cruz scores with a hook.
Experiment V takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good leg kick by Cruz there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A clash of legs there as Experiment V blocks the low kick.
Experiment V throws a right hand that misses
and Cruz counters with a one-two to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cruz throws a left that rocks Experiment V and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Cruz dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Experiment V regain composure!
Experiment V is rocked!
Experiment V is trying to work for a sweep but Cruz has mounted him!
Oh Experiment V is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cruz controlling from mount.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cruz has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Experiment V's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Experiment V is in all sorts of trouble here.
Cruz looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Experiment V covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Humberto Cruz!
An out of breath Humberto Cruz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jake Young (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eaton Cox (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Young comes to the cage accompanied by Scorpions - The Zoo. Cox is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hatebreed - Destroy Everything. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
21 - 7 - 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
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jake Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eaton Cox!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cox shoots for a double leg takedown but Young sprawls well. He's pushed Cox's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Young throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Young connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cox. Cox circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cox throws a leg kick but Young checks it.
Nice defenses there by Young.
Young moves into range and clinches up with Cox.
Cox tries a body shot but Young blocks it.
Young lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Cox digs a right hand into Young's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Young's gas tank.
Cox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cox presses Young against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Young prevents a body shot from Cox.
Knees in the clinch landing for Young.
Cox fails to pull guard.
Young is trying to maintain a safe position but Cox gets an underhook and turns Young into the cage.
Cox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cox misses with a punch to the body.
Young misses with a body punch.
Young throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young pushes Cox back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cox misses with a body punch.
Cox lands a body shot in the clinch.
Young stalling against the cage.
Cox struggles to land a body shot inside as Young controls his hands.
Cox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cox can't find room to land a body shot as Young controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Young fails to land.
Young lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Young is pressed up against the cage. Cox has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Young down to the mat. Young avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jake Young has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eaton Cox.
Cox has a takedown stuffed.
Cox misses with a wild body shot.
Cox throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Cox slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Cox.
Young throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Young fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Cox throws a leg kick
and Young makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Young misses with an attempted mid kick.
Young throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Young fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cox manages to avoid it.
Cox scores with a hook to the body. Young takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Young looks to score with a jab to the body but Cox is just out of range.
Cox misses with an uppercut. Young saw that one coming.
Young throws a leg kick but Cox sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cox thows a body shot but no joy.
Young throws a wild body kick that Cox sees coming a mile off.
Jake Young is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cox tries a low kick but Young avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cox misses with a leg kick.
Young looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab from Young misses.
Young lands a slapping body shot.
Young connects with an inside leg kick.
Cox throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Young throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Cox.
Cox takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Young throws a nice outside leg kick.
Young avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Young throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Young throws a leg kick but Cox sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Young misses with a kick to the body.
Cox swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Cox thows a body shot but no joy.
Young listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Young moves out of range of the body kick from Cox.
A slow jab from Young misses its intended target.
Cox misses with a body shot.
Cox scores with a hook to the body. Young takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Young misses with a straight right.
Young throws an overhand right that lands on Cox's shoulder, as Cox tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body punch from Young.
A looping hook to the body misses from Young. Cox does a little dance to reset his feet.
Young takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Young misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Young dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Young lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cox throws a front kick aimed at Young's knee but Young avoids it well.
Young takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cox throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Young looks to score with a jab to the body but Cox is just out of range.
Young scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Young steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cox.
Cox moves out of range of the body kick from Young.
Young staying out of range there.
Cox just misses with a punch to the body.
Young scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cox throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Young stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Young takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cox bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Young's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Young lands with a cross.
Young swings for the body but Cox moves out of range.
Young just misses with a punch to the body.
Cox throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Young blocks a leg kick.
Young chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cox can pounce on him.
Cox checks a leg kick.
Cox with a nice cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Young. That's going to slow Cox down.
Young displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cox throws out the jab.
Young is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cox thumps Young with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Young misses with a low kick as Cox jumps back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cox lands a glancing blow to the side of Young's head.
Young fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cox takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Young connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cox's hands.
Jake Young is winning the standup battle so far.
Cox takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cox throws a low kick, looking for Young's leg but Young calmly moves out of range.
Cox checks a low kick from Young.
Cox throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Young sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Young scores with a body shot.
Young is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cox moves out of range of the body kick.
Young jabs Cox right on the nose. Cox blinks but takes it well.
Young throws a leg kick
and Cox counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Young avoids the body shot from Cox.
Young pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Young throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Young throws a body kick that misses.
Young looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Young misses the target.
Cox is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Young rather than just go for the knockout.
Cox pushes Young up against the cage in a clinch.
Cox lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Young.
Cox blocks an uppercut.
Young tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Young misses with some punches.
Cox is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cox blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cox tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Young fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cox struggles to land a body shot inside as Young controls his hands.
Cox tries to work over Young's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Young prevents a body shot from Cox.
Young throws a head punch that misses.
Cox is trying to pull guard but Young turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cox lands a shoulder strike.
Cox doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Young scores a nice knee to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cox tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Young's elbow.
Cox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Cox.
Young lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Eaton Cox seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Cox.
Cox breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Eaton Cox will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Good leg kick by Young there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cox lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Some bone on bone action there as Cox checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Young tries to score with a low kick but Cox moves his leg out of the way.
Young wants to land a leg kick but Cox is out of range.
Young misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cox.
Young cracks Cox with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Cox scores with a head kick. Young tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Young scores with a jab to the body.
Young ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Young walks into a straight right hand from Cox.
Cox swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Young swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cox.
Cox pivots, looking for a leg kick but Young is out of range and Cox settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cox misses with a hook. Young ducked under it nicely.
Young thows a body kick. Cox tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Young shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Cox fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Young tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cox chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Young connects with a body shot that sends Cox's belly button to the back.
Cox cracks Young with a good jab.
Young lands a lovely overhand right.
Cox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cox takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cox takes a swing at Young's ribcage but misses.
Young throws a combination. Cox tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cox lands a right hook to the body.
Young looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Young misses with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Young throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cox dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Young stuffs the takedown.
A nice leg kick lands there from Young.
A bone on bone clash there as Young blocks the leg kick.
Cox swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Young misses with an uppercut.
Cox throws a lazy right hand but Young sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Young cracks the inside of Cox's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cox slips a jab from Young.
Young throws a lazy body kick
and Cox counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Young tries a head kick but it misses.
Cox keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Young.
Cox blocks the body kick.
Cox connects with a single shot there.
Young ducks under a wild hook from Cox.
Cox lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight stays on the outside here - Young looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cox throws a leg kick but Young sees it coming and moves out of range.
Young avoids the head kick by Cox.
Young checks a low kick from Cox.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cox just misses with a punch to the body.
Young has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Young there as he acknowledges the shot.
Young lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cox takes a step back to recover.
Cox stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Young.
Cox shoots for a double leg takedown but Young sprawls well. He's pushed Cox's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Young rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cox moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A lazy left from Cox finds it's target.
An inside leg kick from Cox misses.
Cox throws a predictable looking body shot
and Young counters with a nice body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters circle momentarily. Young darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Young connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Young will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jake Young.
I think Young 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jake Young!
Jake Young made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'I feel a little dirty after this fight was billed as Young-Cox, but all is good. Convicted FTW! 420!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wade Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shizuka Uesugi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wade Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shizuka Uesugi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson slaps away a takedown attempt from Uesugi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Uesugi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Wilson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Shizuka Uesugi has been cut.
Wilson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Uesugi shoots in for a double leg but Wilson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Uesugi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wilson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Uesugi misses with a low kick.
Uesugi scores with a shot to the body.
Wilson keeps Uesugi at a distance using the push kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uesugi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Uesugi misses with a right hand
and Wilson finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Wilson misses the shot to the body.
Wilson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Uesugi.
Uesugi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilson.
Uesugi with a nice cross.
Wilson moves out of range of the body kick.
Wilson misses with a body kick.
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Wilson. Those never looked like landing.
Wilson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uesugi moves forwards but Wilson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wilson throws a leg kick but Uesugi checks it.
Uesugi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Uesugi throws a low kick, looking for Wilson's leg but Wilson calmly moves out of range.
Uesugi throws a shot from downtown. Wilson moves away and avoids it.
Uesugi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Wilson in his tracks.
Uesugi tries a low kick but Wilson avoids it.
Wilson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wilson moves out of range as Uesugi throws a body kick.
Wilson fakes the leg kick and cracks Uesugi in the body.
Wade Wilson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wilson moves into the clinch successfully.
Wilson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Uesugi tries to pull guard but Wilson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wade Wilson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shizuka Uesugi.
Uesugi is trying to drag Wilson to the mat but Wilson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Uesugi is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi blocking some punches.
Uesugi pushes off an throws an elbow but Wilson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wilson digs a right hand underneath Uesugi's ribcage. Uesugi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wilson pushes Uesugi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wilson tries to throw a body punch but Uesugi avoids it by throwing Wilson back against the cage.
Wilson misses with some punches.
Uesugi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A right handed body shot lands from Uesugi.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Uesugi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Wilson's brow.
The referee is keeping an eye on Wilson - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Wilson digs a right hand underneath Uesugi's ribcage. Uesugi let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wilson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lands a shoulder strike.
Wilson slows down the pace here.
Uesugi is trying to break the clinch but Wilson is controlling him.
Uesugi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wilson misses with some punches.
Wilson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Uesugi.
Wilson misses with the head strike.
Wilson slowing the pace effectively.
Uesugi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilson throws a punch but it's blocked by Uesugi.
Wilson is struggling to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilson's elbow.
Wilson gets through Uesugi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wilson effectively controlling the action here.
Uesugi lands a shot to the body.
Wilson stalling against the cage.
Uesugi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Uesugi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Uesugi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wilson is keeping busy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wilson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Uesugi backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Uesugi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wade Wilson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shizuka Uesugi's cut.
That's time! Wilson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wilson checks a leg kick.
A cross from Wilson lands.
Wilson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Uesugi connects with a looping right hand.
Wade Wilson is winning the standup battle so far.
Uesugi misses with a right hand
and Wilson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Uesugi's knee momentarily.
Uesugi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shizuka Uesugi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson blocks a jab.
Wilson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Uesugi cracks a nice hook into Wilson's ribs.
Uesugi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wilson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Uesugi scrambles back to his feet.
Uesugi misses with a body kick.
Wilson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Good work by Uesugi as he checks the leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Wilson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Uesugi misses with a straight right.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Uesugi keeps the fight on the outside.
Uesugi misses with the combination.
Uesugi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wilson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Wilson, right into the meat.
Uesugi takes one on the button.
Wilson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wilson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wilson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Uesugi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Uesugi misses with a body kick.
Wilson moves out of range as Uesugi throws a body kick.
Wilson scoring well with a low kick there.
Wilson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Uesugi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uesugi avoids the head kick by Wilson.
Uesugi misses with a hook. Wilson ducked under it nicely.
Uesugi throws a body punch but Wilson moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson avoids the body shot from Uesugi.
Wilson scores with a jab to the body.
Uesugi is breathing heavily.
Uesugi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wilson.
Wilson misses with a body kick.
Wilson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Uesugi is trying to stall.
Wade Wilson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Uesugi lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wilson misses with a punch on the inside.
Wilson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wilson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Wilson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wilson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Wilson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Uesugi's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Uesugi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilson prevents Uesugi from breaking the clinch.
Wilson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Uesugi misses with a body punch.
Wilson throws a punch but it's blocked by Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilson lands a shoulder strike.
Wilson gets through Uesugi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wilson can't find room to land a body shot as Uesugi controls the action.
Wilson blocking some punches.
Uesugi wants to take the fight to the mat but Wilson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wilson struggles to land a body shot inside as Uesugi controls his hands.
Wilson lands an uppercut.
Uesugi tries to pull guard but Wilson won't allow it.
Wilson has Uesugi pressed against the cage, preventing Uesugi from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Wilson cracks Uesugi with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Uesugi tries a body shot but Wilson blocks it.
Wilson working aggressively here.
Uesugi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Uesugi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wilson's elbow.
Wilson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Uesugi or not.
Wilson lands a hook that snaps the head of Uesugi backwards.
Wilson working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wade Wilson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shizuka Uesugi'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!
Uesugi takes a swing at Wilson's ribcage but misses.
Wilson lands with an overhand left.
Wilson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with a body kick.
Uesugi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wilson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wilson throws a low kick but Uesugi moves out of range easily.
Uesugi takes one on the button.
Wilson clobbers Uesugi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wilson is looking to slow Uesugi down with leg kicks.
Uesugi tried to score with a low kick but Wilson checks it.
Uesugi takes a swing at Wilson's ribcage but misses.
Wilson lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wilson looks to land a body kick but Uesugi moved away.
Uesugi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A telegraphed right hand from Uesugi misses the target.
Wilson throws a good cross that connects.
Wilson is looking to slow Uesugi down with leg kicks.
Wilson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson misses with a head kick.
Wilson dodges the punch combination from Uesugi.
Uesugi misses with an uppercut.
Wilson throws a series of punches but Uesugi avoids them all with ease.
Uesugi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Wilson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wilson lands a slapping body shot.
Wilson scores with a shot to the body.
Crunch! Wilson slams his shin into Uesugi's torso.
A good leg kick by Wilson.
Wilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Uesugi.
Wilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilson scores with a push kick.
Wilson scores with a hook to the body. Uesugi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Uesugi throws a hook but Wilson avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson feints and then cracks Uesugi's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Uesugi down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uesugi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wilson swinging wildly here.
Uesugi throws a low kick but Wilson moves out of range easily.
A jab lands there for Uesugi.
Uesugi moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wilson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Uesugi misses with a wild body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wilson, as that shot connected.
Wilson jabs Uesugi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wilson lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wilson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Uesugi.
Uesugi takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A shot to the liver by Wilson. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wilson avoids a kick to the body.
Wilson lands a lovely overhand right.
Uesugi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wilson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wilson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wilson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Uesugi can do to turn this around?
Uesugi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wilson moves away.
Wilson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wilson tries to bum rush Uesugi with a series of wild strikes but Uesugi uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Uesugi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Uesugi doesn't manage to clinch there - Wilson circles away.
Uesugi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Uesugi throws a solid leg kick but Wilson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Uesugi.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilson. Uesugi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Uesugi throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Uesugi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wilson.
Uesugi needs to keep his hands up - Wilson had a free shot at his head there.
Shizuka Uesugi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Uesugi misses with a right hand
and Wilson counters with a nice uppercut.
Uesugi scores with a decent looking hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wilson scores with a nice right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wilson.
Uesugi missing with a left hand there. Wilson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good leg kick by Wilson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Uesugi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Uesugi throws a sloppy body shot
and Wilson counters with a body kick.
Uesugi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Uesugi takes a kick to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Wilson.
Uesugi throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Uesugi keeps the fight on the outside.
Uesugi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wade Wilson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Wilson 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wade Wilson!
After the fight, Wade Wilson was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Belfort (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gentleman Ghost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Belfort's entrance music is Burn It To The Ground. A fine choice. Ghost has chosen Castle in the Mist as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Gentleman Ghost has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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199 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fedor Belfort!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gentleman Ghost!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ghost punishes Belfort's body with a nice straight punch.
Ghost chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Belfort can pounce on him.
Belfort attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ghost pushes Belfort up against the cage in a clinch.
Belfort blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ghost has Belfort pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Belfort manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Belfort breaks the clinch.
Ghost misses the shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Ghost.
Ghost lands with a thumping leg kick.
Belfort tests Ghost's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ghost feints and then cracks Belfort's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Belfort down.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ghost misses with a body kick.
Ghost changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Belfort looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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.
Ghost wants to control but Belfort is keeping him busy.
Belfort struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Ghost is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Ghost throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Ghost lands a nice forearm strike.
Belfort can't do much from the bottom here.
Belfort stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Belfort is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghost lands a few punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Belfort's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Belfort on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Belfort avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Ghost.
Belfort tries to buck Ghost off but Ghost is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belfort gets back to half guard.
Belfort looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ghost trying to control the action but Belfort is working from the bottom.
Ghost missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Belfort is pressing down on Ghost's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort wants to sweep here but Ghost controlling him for the moment.
Ghost trying to control but Belfort is working from the bottom.
Ghost lands a couple of elbows.
Belfort keeping moving, preventing Ghost from controlling successfully.
Belfort manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
A nice elbow there by Belfort.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Belfort jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Ghost manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gentleman Ghost will probably get the nod.
That's time! Belfort's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Belfort throws the left hand but Ghost avoids the punch easily.
Ghost cracks a nice hook into Belfort's ribs.
Belfort doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Belfort scores with the left hand. Ghost knows he should have avoided that one.
Belfort checks a leg kick.
Crunch! Ghost slams his shin into Belfort's torso.
Belfort swats away the attempt to clinch by Ghost.
Belfort throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
No luck for Ghost with that takedown attempt.
Ghost with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Belfort to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ghost with a poor takedown
enabling Belfort to counter with a crisp jab.
Ghost is rocked!
Ghost pivots, looking for a leg kick but Belfort is out of range and Ghost settles back down.
Ghost is still on wobbly legs! Can Belfort finish him?
Belfort throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ghost seems to have recovered his senses.
Ghost lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ghost shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Belfort sprawls well. Belfort wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ghost gets slowly back to his feet.
Fedor Belfort has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gentleman Ghost.
Ghost throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ghost.
Ghost uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Belfort.
Belfort connects with a body shot that sends Ghost's belly button to the back.
Ghost is breathing heavily.
Belfort throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ghost stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Belfort throws out a loose jab but Ghost uses good head movement to avoid it.
Belfort lands with a nice body punch.
Ghost just misses with a punch to the body.
Fedor Belfort is winning the standup battle so far.
Belfort will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belfort misses with a hook. Ghost ducked under it nicely.
Belfort scores with a decent looking hook.
Ghost is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Belfort rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Belfort scoring well with a low kick there.
Belfort slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Belfort scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ghost staying out of range there.
Belfort checks a leg kick.
Ghost slips under a jab.
Belfort dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ghost. That did some damage!
Belfort swinging wildly here.
Nice uppercut lands for Belfort. That snapped Ghost's head back.
Belfort misses with a leg kick.
Belfort throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A combination from Belfort does no damage.
Ghost throws a half hearted mid kick.
Belfort checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Ghost.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghost shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belfort looking for submissions off his back.
Ghost working over Belfort with some ground and pound. Belfort looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Belfort works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ghost is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Belfort 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghost got a little sloppy there for a moment and Belfort has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ghost has managed to get both his arms back between Belfort's legs - danger averted.
Belfort trying to control the position.
Ghost wants to control from the top but Belfort keeps moving.
Belfort looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ghost is one step ahead there.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Belfort keeping moving, preventing Ghost from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Belfort dominated that second round.
That's time! Belfort's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Ghost throws a front kick that sends Belfort stumbling back into the cage.
Belfort looks to land a left hand but Ghost moved out of range nicely.
Belfort closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ghost circles away.
Ghost throws a shot to the body.
Ghost swings for the body but Belfort moves out of range.
Ghost jabs Belfort to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ghost tries a low kick but Belfort avoids it.
Belfort loads up on a big right hand but Ghost slips the punch.
Ghost ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ghost.
Ghost throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ghost fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Belfort.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Belfort lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ghost circles away quickly and effectively.
Ghost cracks the inside of Belfort's front leg.
Belfort jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ghost throws a sloppy head kick and Belfort moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belfort throws a hook but Ghost avoids it easily.
Belfort scores with a nice strike.
Belfort takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ghost lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ghost throws a head kick that misses.
Belfort looks to land a left hand but Ghost moved out of range nicely.
Ghost takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Belfort tests Ghost's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Horrible takedown by Ghost or perhaps it was just good defense by Belfort which made him look bad.
Belfort checks the leg kick nicely there.
Belfort ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ghost moves away.
Ghost checks the leg kick.
Ghost gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Belfort tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Ghost. Beautiful body shot.
Belfort looks to land a right hand but Ghost moved out of range.
Ghost swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Belfort lands a body shot.
Both fighters circling a little - Ghost finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Ghost tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ghost throws a body punch but Belfort moves out of range.
Belfort lands with a kick to the temple. Ghost shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Belfort throws a sloppy head kick and Ghost moves out of range easily.
Ghost scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Belfort tried to score with a low kick but Ghost checks it.
Belfort throws a leg kick but Ghost sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ghost misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Belfort.
Belfort throws a series of punches but Ghost avoids them all with ease.
Belfort doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghost ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ghost lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ghost dodges the punch combination from Belfort.
Ghost lands a body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Ghost.
Ghost fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Belfort has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ghost cracks a nice hook into Belfort's ribs.
Belfort swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body kick from Ghost.
Belfort chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ghost can pounce on him.
Ghost throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Belfort misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ghost.
Ghost throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ghost lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gentleman Ghost seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belfort misses with a low kick.
Ghost throws a quick inside leg kick.
Belfort ducks right into an uppercut from Ghost.
Belfort is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Ghost thows a body shot but no joy.
Ghost misses the shot to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Ghost.
Belfort misses with the combination.
Ghost tests Belfort's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ghost uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Belfort.
A left lands for Ghost.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Ghost tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Belfort is able to avoid easily.
Ghost fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ghost throws a low kick but it's checked well by Belfort.
Ghost looks to land a body kick but Belfort moved away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gentleman Ghost comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Ghost 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 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gentleman Ghost!
Gentleman Ghost seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mickey O Neil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taj al Din (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Neil comes to the cage accompanied by Golden Brown. al Din is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by MARI-WANA. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mickey O Neil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taj al Din!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
al Din lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A leg kick checked by O Neil.
al Din lands a nice looking body kick.
al Din attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
al Din works O Neil's body with a nice hook.
O Neil tries to score with a low kick but al Din moves his leg out of the way.
al Din pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
O Neil throws a body kick that misses.
O Neil swings for the body but al Din moves out of range.
al Din misses with a low kick as O Neil jumps back.
O Neil cracks al Din with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
al Din changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
al Din swings and misses with a hook to the body.
al Din throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Neil tries to land a body kick
and al Din counters with a solid body kick.
al Din doesn't manage to clinch there - O Neil circles away.
al Din dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
O Neil is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Neil throws a hook but al Din avoids it easily.
O Neil uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
O Neil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but al Din manages to avoid it.
al Din lands a front kick.
O Neil tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and al Din is able to avoid easily.
al Din lands a nice looking kick to the body. O Neil takes a step back to recover.
O Neil throws out a loose jab but al Din uses good head movement to avoid it.
O Neil doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A thudding body kick lands there by al Din!
al Din throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
al Din lands a jab to the nose.
O Neil throws a looping overhand right but al Din ducks down to avoid it.
al Din lands a front kick.
al Din throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Mickey O Neil has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Neil moves out of range of the body kick.
al Din swings for the body but O Neil moves out of range.
O Neil throws a poor cross that misses
and al Din counters with a stiff right hand.
al Din is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down O Neil rather than just go for the knockout.
al Din connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
al Din lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
al Din connects with a body shot that sends O Neil's belly button to the back.
al Din getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
O Neil is rocked!
al Din scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Oh O Neil is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
O Neil will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
O Neil takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
O Neil seems to have got his legs back now.
al Din misses with an attempted mid kick.
O Neil throws a hook to the side of al Din's head but al Din sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
al Din buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
O Neil takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
al Din fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by al Din.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from al Din. O Neil does a little dance to reset his feet.
al Din lands a really nice looking cross but O Neil seems unphased.
al Din feints and then cracks O Neil's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow O Neil down.
al Din connects with a solid leg kick.
That kick from al Din tenderised O Neil's leg. O Neil is trying to keep his angry face on.
O Neil takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
O Neil looks up at the clock. Bad move! al Din lands a right hand from hell, dropping O Neil. al Din pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Taj al Din!
Post fight, Taj al Din stared into the camera and said '~ Taj al Din reaches into the shorts of Micky & pulls out a bag of weed ~ You cheating S.O.B! ~ Taj kicks him in the face. Barnabas Sackett jumps in the cage to intervene but wait! Chris Karter knocks him out with a beautiful right hook! The crowd goes wild. Sackett is out cold ~'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kaely Cullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hagler Hearns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!Hagler Hearns will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kaely Cullen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hagler Hearns!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cullen scores with a leg kick.
Hearns misses with a straight right.
Cullen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hearns sprawls well. Hearns wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Cullen gets slowly back to his feet.
Cullen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hearns throws out the jab.
Good leg kick by Cullen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Cullen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hearns was well out of range. Poor timing from Cullen.
Kaely Cullen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cullen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Cullen dodges the punch combination from Hearns.
Hearns checks the leg kick.
Hearns thows a body shot but no joy.
Cullen misses with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hearns on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Cullen moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hearns looks gassed!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen swings for the body but Hearns moves out of range.
Cullen lands a body shot.
Cullen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hearns. Hearns circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cullen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cullen swings for the body but Hearns moves out of range.
Hearns thows a left - swing and a miss!
A thudding body kick lands there by Cullen!
Hearns gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Cullen to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hearns can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cullen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Cullen throwing strikes from guard but Hearns blocks nicely.
Cullen stands up over Hearns, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cullen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cullen makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cullen throws a big elbow that misses.
Cullen postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cullen 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.
Hearns wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Cullen manages to pass to side control.
Hearns has hold of Cullen's hands but Cullen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cullen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Cullen lands a nice short elbow.
Hearns is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cullen is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Hearns is hurt! He's hurt bad - Cullen fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Hearns from any more punishment! Congratulations to Cullen! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kaely Cullen!
Kaely Cullen retains his super heavyweight title!
After the big win, Kaely Cullen made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Milwaukee's Best 159's - $45 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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