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UPG Vegas 57: KC vs Mauti PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jacobs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khal Drogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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217 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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216 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Jacobs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khal Drogo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drogo tries to clinch there but Jacobs circles away.
Jacobs has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Drogo finds it's way round the side to connect with Jacobs's head.
Drogo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A jab from Jacobs misses.
Drogo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Drogo.
Drogo tries to clinch there but Jacobs circles away.
Drogo pushes Jacobs up against the cage in a clinch.
Jacobs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drogo.
Jacobs tries to land knees in the clinch but Drogo avoids the damage to the body.
Drogo can't find room to land a body shot as Jacobs controls the action.
Jacobs blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Drogo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Drogo misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drogo.
Drogo misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Drogo.
Drogo working aggressively here.
Drogo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacobss head.
Jacobs creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Drogo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drogo tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Drogo trying to control the position but instead, Jacobs has worked for underhooks and has pushed Drogo into the cage.
Drogo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jacobs misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jacobs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drogo lands with a short shot to the head.
Drogo throws a punch but it's blocked by Jacobs.
Drogo tries to work over Jacobs's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drogo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drogo has a couple of punches blocked by Jacobs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jacobs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drogo.
Jacobs trying to land knees to the body.
Jacobs blocking some punches.
Drogo working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jacobs creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jacobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drogo's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drogo.
Drogo swings wildly with an uppercut but Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jacobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drogo's elbow.
Drogo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drogo blocks a body shot from Jacobs.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Drogo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drogo trying to stall but Jacobs improves his position.
Jacobs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jacobs has Drogo pushed against the cage.
Drogo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Drogo misses with some punches.
Jacobs has a couple of punches blocked by Drogo.
Drogo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Drogo blocks a body shot from Jacobs.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Drogo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Drogo is defending well for now.
A right hand to the body from Drogo.
Drogo tries a body shot but Jacobs blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Drogo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jacobs's brow.
Drogo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jacobs tries to throw a body punch but Drogo avoids it by throwing Jacobs back against the cage.
Drogo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jacobs content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drogo lands a left hand.
It looks like Jon Jacobs has been cut.
Drogo tries to land a knee to the head but Jacobs blocks with his arms.
Drogo misses with a body punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jacobs misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drogo misses with an elbow strike.
Jacobs blocks an uppercut.
Drogo lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khal Drogo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Jacobs's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Drogo swings for the body but Jacobs moves out of range.
Drogo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jacobs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jacobs blocks a jab.
Jacobs lands with a nice combination. Drogo backs away looking to recover.
Drogo looks to land a combination but Jacobs avoids it well.
Drogo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Drogo takes one to the side of the head.
Drogo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Drogo tries to clinch but Jacobs is having none of it.
Drogo misses with a looping left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jacobs drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jacobs circles away from the clinch attempt.
Drogo misses with a two punch combination.
Drogo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jacobs at a distance.
Drogo darts in trying to clinch
and Jacobs counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A big left from Jacobs misses.
Drogo wants to clinch up but Jacobs keeps it at a distance.
Jacobs will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Drogo misses with a two punch combination.
Jacobs tries to clinch up but Drogo circles away and keeps his distance.
Nice jab there from Jacobs.
Drogo is looking to clinch.
Jacobs keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Drogo.
Drogo moves in looking to clinch but Jacobs pushes him off.
Drogo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Drogo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Drogo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Drogo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Drogo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drogo darts in trying to clinch
and Jacobs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jon Jacobs is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drogo.
Jacobs misses with a straight right.
Drogo tries to clinch but Jacobs is having none of it.
Jacobs misses with a wild body shot.
Drogo darts in and clinches Jacobs up against the cage.
Drogo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Drogo throws a punch but it's blocked by Jacobs.
Jacobs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drogo's elbow.
Drogo prevents a body shot from Jacobs.
Drogo throws a head punch that misses.
Drogo swings wildly with an uppercut but Jacobs uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drogo misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Drogo fails to land.
Jacobs pushes Drogo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jacobs looking to slow down the pace here.
Drogo looking to throw knees to the head but Jacobs is blocking nicely.
Jacobs takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Jacobs on the inside.
Jacobs lands a body punch in the clinch.
Drogo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jacobs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jacobs tries to throw a body punch but Drogo avoids it by throwing Jacobs back against the cage.
Drogo throws a punch but it's blocked by Jacobs.
Jacobs tries a body shot but Drogo blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drogo lands a hook that snaps the head of Jacobs backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jacobs is working Drogo over against the cage.
Drogo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drogo misses with a body punch.
Drogo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jacobs blocks an uppercut.
Jacobs blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jacobs blocks a body shot from Drogo.
Drogo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Drogo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jacobs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Drogo.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drogo.
Drogo misses with a punch on the inside.
Drogo struggles to land a body shot inside as Jacobs controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Khal Drogo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jon Jacobs's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Drogo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Drogo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jacobs momentarily.
Drogo slips under a jab.
Drogo wants to clinch
and Jacobs counters with a stiff right hand.
Drogo moves to clinch but Jacobs breaks away
letting Jacobs counter with a right hand.
Jacobs lands a jab to the nose.
Drogo doesn't manage to clinch there - Jacobs circles away.
Jacobs cracks Drogo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Drogo is rocked!
Jacobs catches Drogo with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Drogo forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jon Jacobs!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Darren Lockyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Ludher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ludher has chosen Shook Ones Part II - by Mobb Deep as his entrance music. The key to victory for Darren Lockyer has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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202 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darren Lockyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Ludher!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lockyer cracks a nice hook into Ludher's ribs.
Lockyer keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lockyer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
It looks like David Ludher has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lockyer throws a lazy uppercut
and Ludher counters with a big head kick but Lockyer shrugs it off.
Lockyer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ludher.
Lockyer missing with a left hand there. Ludher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lockyer feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ludher sprawling to the canvas! Ludher rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Lockyer finish him?!
Ludher is rocked!
Ludher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lockyer throws out the jab.
Lockyer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Darren Lockyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ludher swings for the body but Lockyer moves out of range.
Ludher misses with a two punch combination.
Lockyer cracks Ludher with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Lockyer has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Ludher to stand back up!
Ludher is still on wobbly legs! Can Lockyer finish him?
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Lockyer engages and cracks Ludher with a massive lead left hook - Ludher tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Lockyer is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Darren Lockyer!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giuseppe DaGiantKiller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor McCallum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Conor McCallum has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giuseppe DaGiantKiller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conor McCallum!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DaGiantKiller takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
DaGiantKiller misses with a head kick.
McCallum takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
DaGiantKiller keeps the fight on the outside.
DaGiantKiller takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McCallum with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling DaGiantKiller to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCallum throws a head kick that misses.
DaGiantKiller scores with a punch to the head.
DaGiantKiller connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McCallum momentarily.
DaGiantKiller scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McCallum avoids the head kick by DaGiantKiller.
DaGiantKiller misses with a looping right.
McCallum misses with a jab, cross combination.
A shot to the liver by McCallum. Beautiful body shot.
McCallum throws a head kick but DaGiantKiller moves out of range.
DaGiantKiller looks to land a right hand but McCallum moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DaGiantKiller avoids the body shot from McCallum.
DaGiantKiller throws a low kick but it's checked well by McCallum.
DaGiantKiller lands an overhand right.
DaGiantKiller is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
DaGiantKiller misses with a looping right.
DaGiantKiller uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCallum.
Conor McCallum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
DaGiantKiller misses with a head kick.
McCallum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DaGiantKiller throws a head kick that misses
and McCallum counters with a head kick.
McCallum throws a nice inside leg kick.
DaGiantKiller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCallum.
McCallum misses with a head kick.
DaGiantKiller takes the fight into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DaGiantKiller pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCallum ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DaGiantKiller moves away.
DaGiantKiller misses with a head kick.
McCallum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DaGiantKiller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Conor McCallum has been cut.
DaGiantKiller scores with a leg kick.
DaGiantKiller takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McCallum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCallum blocks a head kick by DaGiantKiller.
McCallum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Giuseppe DaGiantKiller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DaGiantKiller throws a body punch but McCallum moves out of range.
DaGiantKiller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DaGiantKiller throws a hook but McCallum blocks it.
DaGiantKiller cracks McCallum with a good jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DaGiantKiller cracks a nice hook into McCallum's ribs.
McCallum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DaGiantKiller was well out of range. Poor timing from McCallum.
McCallum is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down DaGiantKiller rather than just go for the knockout.
McCallum tries to clinch up.
McCallum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
DaGiantKiller throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McCallum counters with a good, hard body kick but DaGiantKiller shrugs it off.
McCallum feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to DaGiantKiller's calf.
DaGiantKiller misses the jab.
McCallum rushes DaGiantKiller and presses him up against the cage.
McCallum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McCallum lands a jab to the nose.
DaGiantKiller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
DaGiantKiller tries a head kick but it misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DaGiantKiller throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McCallum.
McCallum keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from DaGiantKiller.
McCallum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DaGiantKiller.
A swing and a miss from McCallum.
McCallum throws a head kick that half lands.
DaGiantKiller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DaGiantKiller throws a head kick but McCallum moves out of range.
DaGiantKiller blocks a head kick by McCallum.
McCallum slips under a jab.
DaGiantKiller swings away with a body shot that misses
and McCallum counters with a big head kick but DaGiantKiller shrugs it off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McCallum throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent DaGiantKiller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
DaGiantKiller is breathing heavily.
DaGiantKiller throws a head kick that misses.
McCallum scores with a hook to the body. DaGiantKiller takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
DaGiantKiller tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Conor McCallum will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Conor McCallum'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.
McCallum tries to clinch up but DaGiantKiller circles away and keeps his distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts DaGiantKiller, as that shot connected.
McCallum has taken the fight to the clinch.
DaGiantKiller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
McCallum scores with a nice hook to the head.
DaGiantKiller lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McCallum backwards.
DaGiantKiller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but McCallum has him pressed against the cage.
McCallum tried to land a shot to the body but connects with DaGiantKiller's elbow.
DaGiantKiller blocks the elbow strike.
DaGiantKiller is trying to push McCallum away but McCallum has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McCallum obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCallum avoiding damage.
McCallum goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McCallum escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
McCallum tries to close the distance and clinch up but DaGiantKiller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
McCallum lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCallum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but DaGiantKiller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
DaGiantKiller takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McCallum ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McCallum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCallum takes the fight into the clinch.
DaGiantKiller gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McCallum.
DaGiantKiller is trying to break free.
McCallum lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCallum crunches a lovely knee into DaGiantKiller's ribcage.
McCallum stalling against the cage.
McCallum wants a takedown but no success here.
McCallum breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCallum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Horrible takedown by McCallum or perhaps it was just good defense by DaGiantKiller which made him look bad.
Giuseppe DaGiantKiller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Conor McCallum.
DaGiantKiller tries a head kick but it misses.
McCallum throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
DaGiantKiller on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
DaGiantKiller blocks a head kick by McCallum.
McCallum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McCallum throws a nice head kick!
DaGiantKiller takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
McCallum scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McCallum changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCallum ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
DaGiantKiller misses with a combination
and McCallum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCallum lands with an overhand left.
DaGiantKiller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
DaGiantKiller gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows McCallum to score an easy takedown into full guard.
DaGiantKiller on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if DaGiantKiller tries to get out of the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
McCallum passes DaGiantKiller's left leg - he's now in half guard.
McCallum wants to pass the guard but DaGiantKiller is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCallum is looking for a kimura here.
McCallum is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. DaGiantKiller doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McCallum.
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!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McCallum trying to control the action but DaGiantKiller is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conor McCallum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Conor McCallum'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!
A head kick misses from DaGiantKiller.
McCallum lands a high kick!
McCallum lands with an overhand left.
DaGiantKiller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DaGiantKiller lands with a kick to the temple. McCallum shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
DaGiantKiller avoids the head kick by McCallum.
DaGiantKiller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McCallum.
McCallum tries to keep at a distance but DaGiantKiller has taken the fight into the clinch.
DaGiantKiller working aggressively here.
DaGiantKiller is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McCallum manages to break the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCallum feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to DaGiantKiller's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DaGiantKiller swats away the attempt to clinch by McCallum.
McCallum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
DaGiantKiller moves into the clinch successfully.
McCallum tries to land a knee to the head but DaGiantKiller blocks with his arms.
McCallum breaks from the clinch.
DaGiantKiller throws a head kick that misses
and McCallum cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
DaGiantKiller closes the distance and pushes McCallum back into the cage.
McCallum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McCallum tries to clinch up.
McCallum shoots in for a takedown but DaGiantKiller shows good takedown defense.
McCallum blocks a head kick by DaGiantKiller.
McCallum tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DaGiantKiller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
DaGiantKiller throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCallum goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Conor McCallum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCallum lands a jab to DaGiantKiller's midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
DaGiantKiller tries a head kick but it misses.
McCallum sizes up DaGiantKiller with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
DaGiantKiller closes the distance and clinches.
DaGiantKiller softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McCallum looking to throw knees to the head but DaGiantKiller is blocking nicely.
McCallum's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
DaGiantKiller throws a jab but it's blocked by McCallum.
McCallum throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
DaGiantKiller closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCallum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McCallum wants to stall.
McCallum tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McCallum misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from DaGiantKiller.
McCallum scores with a knee to the head.
McCallum tries to stall but DaGiantKiller uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
McCallum throws a blind hook that connects with the side of DaGiantKillers head.
McCallum holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by DaGiantKiller as McCallum tries to tie him up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McCallum.
DaGiantKiller misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DaGiantKiller lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
DaGiantKiller breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from McCallum misses.
DaGiantKiller lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Giuseppe DaGiantKiller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCallum fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
DaGiantKiller throws a head kick but McCallum moves out of range.
Conor McCallum is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
DaGiantKiller has taken the fight to the clinch.
McCallum is trying to work for a single leg takedown but DaGiantKiller pulls him back up using the underhooks.
DaGiantKiller breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DaGiantKiller moves into the clinch.
McCallum is trying to maintain a safe position but DaGiantKiller gets an underhook and turns McCallum into the cage.
McCallum avoiding damage as DaGiantKiller throws knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
DaGiantKiller struggles to land a body shot inside as McCallum controls his hands.
DaGiantKiller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCallum's elbow.
McCallum is looking for a takedown.
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 Giuseppe DaGiantKiller.
Well McCallum 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Giuseppe DaGiantKiller!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dennis DeYoung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rocco Campana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dennis DeYoung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rocco Campana!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campana fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and DeYoung has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Campana throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
DeYoung tries to clinch up.
Campana fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Dennis DeYoung has been cut.
DeYoung misses the shot to the body.
Campana digs a good body shot into DeYoung's ribs.
DeYoung checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Campana attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
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!
Campana fakes a jab and throws a low kick but DeYoung checks it well.
DeYoung takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Campana misses with a head kick.
A slow jab from Campana misses its intended target.
DeYoung fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Campana to the ground. DeYoung is now in Campana's guard.
Campana trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
DeYoung won't allow Campana to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeYoung looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Campana avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
DeYoung content to stall in guard here.
DeYoung throws a strike but Campana rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campana pushes down on DeYoung's leg and manages to get into half guard.
DeYoung is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeYoung manages to get to full guard.
DeYoung is trying to control the position but Campana postures up.
Campana landing with the ground and pound.
DeYoung bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Campana's guard.
Campana looking for a sweep. Not yet Campana, not yet.
DeYoung wants to get up but he can't break Campana's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeYoung trying to control but Campana is working from the bottom.
Campana lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for DeYoung!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campana pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
A nice elbow there by Campana.
DeYoung tries to hold on but Campana postures up.
Campana pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
DeYoung tries to get back to half guard but can't.
DeYoung tries to hold on but Campana pushes him away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Campana working for a submission but DeYoung is keeping him at bay.
DeYoung really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Campana lands a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campana putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
DeYoung is looking to get to half guard.
Campana postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have DeYoung in real trouble here! The ref calls for DeYoung to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocco Campana!
An out of breath and clearly excited Rocco Campana thanked 5th Round Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between John Thompson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boy Puti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boy Puti acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Boy Puti!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Puti on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thompson scores with a shot to the body.
Puti shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Thompson pinned against the cage. Thompson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Thompson moves into the clinch.
Thompson just leaning against Puti, taking a breather.
Puti wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thompson has him pressed against the cage.
Puti has Thompson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thompson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Puti blocking some punches.
Puti blocking some punches.
Thompson has a couple of punches blocked by Puti.
Puti has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Thompson is trying to keep an underhook but Puti manages to get the takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Thompson moves into full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thompson pulls Puti in to control the position.
Puti trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Puti throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Puti lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Puti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Puti from controlling successfully.
Puti postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Puti lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Puti throwing strikes but missing.
Puti trying to control but Thompson is working from the bottom.
Thompson wants to sweep but no luck.
Puti throwing strikes from guard but Thompson blocks nicely.
Thompson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Puti gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Puti stands up over Thompson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puti wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
Thompson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
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!
Thompson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Puti is looking to improve his position.
Thompson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thompson throwing shots but Puti is blocking nicely.
Puti is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Thompson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Thompson's back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puti punishes Thompson with strikes from the back mount.
Thompson trying to control the hands but Puti breaks the grip.
Thompson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Puti lands with a hammerfist to the side of Thompson's head.
Puti punishes Thompson with strikes from the back mount.
Puti lands punches and elbows.
Puti scores with punches from the back.
Thompson grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puti scores with punches and elbows.
Puti is landing with strikes. Thompson can't take much more of this.
Puti not allowing Thompson to control his hands.
Thompson breaks Puti's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thompson is one step ahead there.
Thompson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Puti is on top in guard.
Puti looking to pass the guard.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Puti from controlling successfully.
Thompson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Puti preventing the sweep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Puti postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Puti wants to control from the top but Thompson keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boy Puti dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Puti keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Puti swings for the body but Thompson moves out of range.
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson lands a jab-cross combination.
Thompson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Puti closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Puti lands in his opponent's guard.
Thompson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Puti is aware though and is defending well.
Thompson keeping full guard, as Puti tries to pass.
Thompson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Puti.
Thompson is trying to keep Puti in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Puti defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson keeping moving, preventing Puti from controlling successfully.
Puti is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Puti throws a big right hand that misses.
Puti trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boy Puti has got the better of the ground game so far.
Puti lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Puti's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Thompson is looking for a triangle but Puti pushes his legs off easily.
Puti postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thompson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thompson wants to sweep here but Puti controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puti postures up in Thompson's guard and throws a big left but Thompson blocks it.
Thompson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Puti is one step ahead there.
Puti postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Thompson wants to stand up but Puti is controlling him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Puti with a nice head shot there.
Thompson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Puti is aware though and is defending well.
Puti keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Thompson's head.
Puti controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Puti trying to control the position from guard on top but Thompson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Puti avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Thompson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Puti is aware though and is defending well.
Puti passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Puti wants to control but Thompson is keeping him busy.
Puti working the head with strikes.
Thompson parries the strikes from Puti easily there. Puti is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Thompson to escape.
Puti throws an elbow but Thompson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Puti landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Thompson gets back to half guard.
Puti trying to control the action but Thompson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Puti is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Thompson is looking for a sweep. Puti is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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!
Thompson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Puti looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thompson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thompson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thompson tries to get to full guard but Puti has control of the leg.
Puti thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thompson's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boy Puti showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Puti checks a leg kick.
Puti throws out a loose jab but Thompson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thompson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Puti's waist but Puti gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thompson off to one side.
Puti shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Thompson tries to hold on but Puti pushes him away.
Puti in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Puti landing strikes from the mount.
Puti postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Thompson looks a forlorn figure.
Puti in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Puti throwing shots but Thompson is blocking nicely.
Puti throwing shots but Thompson is blocking nicely.
Puti not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Puti looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Thompson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Puti thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Nice strikes from Puti there.
Puti prevents Thompson from improving his position.
Puti passes to full mount!
Puti is landing with some decent strikes but Thompson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Puti breaks from Thompson's wrist control and lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thompson working to try and regain half guard.
Puti trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Puti lands a big elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Puti controlling the pace for now.
Puti working Thompson over with strikes here.
Thompson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Puti landing shots from mount.
Thompson is bucking up trying to escape but Puti cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Thompson is rocked!
Puti dominating with strikes here.
Oh Thompson is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Puti fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Thompson taking shots to the head.
Puti unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Thompson wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Puti celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boy Puti!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Cairo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Shurk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shurk has chosen Achy Breaky Heart as his entrance music. Shawn Shurk acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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155 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Cairo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Shurk!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shurk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cairo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Shurk drives through with a takedown into Cairo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Cairo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cairo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Shurk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shurk trying to control the position from guard on top but Cairo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cairo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shurk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shurk manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shurk avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Shurk trying to control the position from guard on top but Cairo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shurk makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shurk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cairo is adopting a defensive guard.
Shurk really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cairo. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Shurk stands up over Cairo, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Shurk trying to control but Cairo is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cairo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Shurk.
Cairo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Cairo looking for a guillotine here but Shurk defends easily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cairo is on top in guard.
Cairo stands and throws Shurk's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The strikes coming from Cairo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Cairo.
Shurk is trying to get back to half guard.
Cairo is trying to get an arm triangle but Shurk is defending well.
Cairo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Shurk has escaped the position, nice work there.
Shurk is looking for a sweep.
Cairo taking a breather here.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
You can see the frustration on Shurk's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Shurk is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cairo's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shurk is looking to improve his position.
Cairo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Shurk is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cairo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cairo's back!
Cairo trying to control the action but Shurk just sinks the hooks in.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Shurk's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Cairo looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Shurk trying to control momentarily.
Cairo trying to control but not successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Cairo right now.
Cairo turns into Shurk and is now in his guard.
Shurk keeping moving, preventing Cairo from controlling successfully.
Cairo stands and throws Shurk's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Shurk tries to bench press Cairo off him but Cairo keeps the position.
Shurk manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
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!
Shurk is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shurk wants to control the action here but instead Cairo manages to pass to full mount!
Shurk defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Cairo.
Cairo scores with a couple of good head shots there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Cairo dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Shurk throws a jab but it's blocked by Cairo.
Cairo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Shurk napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Shurk wants to control but Cairo postures up.
Shurk throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Shurk is trying to get back to half guard.
Cairo tries for a kimura but Shurk is defending well.
Cairo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shurk is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cairo is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shurk is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Shurk is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cairo working away.
Cairo is looking to take a break and control but Shurk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shurk is looking for a sweep.
Shurk manages to work his way to half guard, despite Cairo's best efforts.
Cairo stops Shurk from getting back to his feet.
Cairo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Shurk is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cairo wants to work for an arm triangle but Shurk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shurk tries to get to full guard but Cairo has control of the leg.
Cairo wants to work for an arm triangle but Shurk is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Shurk is trying to get back to full guard.
Cairo in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Shurk tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Cairo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Cairo!
Jumping up and down and very excited, John Cairo waved his t-shirt featuring Steel Penn's Laundry 93%'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ching Low (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Nichols (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ching Low has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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30
190 lbs
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190 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ching Low!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Nichols!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nichols throws a sloppy head kick and Low moves out of range easily.
Low takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Good work by Nichols as he checks the leg kick.
Chris Nichols seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nichols bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Low tries to bench press Nichols off him but Nichols keeps the position.
Nichols looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nichols trying to control the position but Low is working away.
Nichols looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nichols thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nichols wants to control but Low is keeping him busy.
Nichols thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Nichols looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nichols is trying to get an arm triangle but Low is defending well.
Nichols is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Low knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Low on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Low tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nichols looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Low knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Nichols on the ground.
Nichols is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Low knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Low is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nichols advances to full mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nichols moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Low has worked his arm free - good work by Low!
Nichols wants to control but Low is keeping him busy.
Nichols has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Low is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Nichols yanks on the arm and Low is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Nichols.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chris Nichols!
After winning the bout, Chris Nichols 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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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kostas Charalabous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Mauti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kostas Charalabous!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Mauti !
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Charalabous throws a chopping leg kick but Mauti manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mauti moves out of range as Charalabous strikes.
Charalabous connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A clash of legs there as Mauti blocks the low kick.
Mauti throws a sloppy head kick and Charalabous moves out of range easily.
Charalabous fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mauti manages to avoid it.
Charalabous takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Charalabous throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mauti .
Charalabous throws out a leg kick but Mauti moves out of range and Charalabous only half commits.
Mauti throws a sloppy head kick and Charalabous moves out of range easily.
Mauti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mauti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mauti lands with a nice body kick.
Mauti moves out of range as Charalabous strikes.
Mauti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mauti slips a jab from Charalabous.
Charalabous looks to score with a jab to the body but Mauti is just out of range.
Mauti blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mauti buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mauti throws a head kick but Charalabous moves out of range.
Mauti tries a head kick but it misses.
Charalabous thows a body shot but no joy.
Mauti tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Charalabous is able to avoid easily.
Charalabous throws a sloppy head kick and Mauti moves out of range easily.
Mauti lands a front kick.
Mauti misses with a low kick as Charalabous jumps back.
Mauti looks for the body kick but Charalabous saw that one coming.
Charalabous blocks a head kick by Mauti .
Charalabous throws a half hearted mid kick.
Charalabous takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Mauti throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A jab from Charalabous misses.
Mauti misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Charalabous blocks a leg kick.
Charalabous is looking to chop away at Mauti 's legs.
Charalabous throws a jab but it's blocked by Mauti .
Mauti misses with an attempted mid kick.
Mauti throws a head kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mauti . That's going to slow Charalabous down.
Charalabous moves out of range of the leg kick from Mauti .
Charalabous throws a nice outside leg kick.
Charalabous is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Mauti 's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mauti tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Charalabous lands a nice looking body kick.
A low kick from Mauti misses
and Charalabous counters with a series of strikes. Mauti will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mauti thows a leg kick but Charalabous checks it
and Charalabous counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mauti moves out of range as Charalabous throws a body kick.
Mauti throws the kick towards the body but Charalabous avoids it.
Mauti throws a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Mauti there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A solid body kick from Charalabous.
Charalabous looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mauti walks into a jab.
Mauti throws a sloppy head kick and Charalabous moves out of range easily.
Charalabous attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Charalabous throws a jab when Mauti was well out of range.
Mauti throws a leg kick which misses Charalabous's front leg but catches the back leg as Charalabous tries to avoid it.
Mauti shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mauti looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Mauti tries to clinch up.
Mauti fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mauti throws a body kick that misses.
Mauti lands with a slapping head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mauti tries to close the distance and clinch but Charalabous swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Charalabous blocks the leg kick.
Mauti blocks a head kick by Charalabous.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Charalabous.
Charalabous lands a big uppercut and Mauti crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mauti looks OK. Charalabous waves Mauti back to his feet!
Mauti is rocked!
Charalabous fakes the body blow, causing Mauti to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Mauti goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kostas Charalabous!
Kostas Charalabous retains his middleweight title!
A victorious Kostas Charalabous thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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