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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Waddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Deftones- You've seen the butcher. Michael Waddell has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Billy Smith's chin.
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205 lbs
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199 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michael Waddell!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Waddell moves into range and clinches up with Smith.
Waddell wants a takedown.
Waddell stalls.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Waddell wants a takedown.
Waddell blocks an uppercut.
Smith misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Waddell.
Smith tries to stall but Waddell uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Smith lands a left hand that snaps the head of Waddell backwards.
Waddell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Waddell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Waddell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Waddell lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Waddell shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Smith eats them both and turns towards Waddell to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Waddell, right into the meat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Waddell.
Smith swings for the body but Waddell moves out of range.
Smith takes a jab right on the kisser.
Waddell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Waddell has taken the fight to the clinch.
Smith gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Waddell.
Billy Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Waddell.
Waddell lands a body punch.
Smith fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Waddell has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Smith regains guard immediately.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Waddell pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith wants to improve his position but Waddell is controlling well.
Waddell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nice strikes from Waddell there.
Waddell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Waddell lands with a punch from half guard.
Waddell is thwarting Smith's attempts to control the position.
Smith on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Waddell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Waddell thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Smith wants to get back to full guard.
Waddell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Smith trying to control here.
Waddell is looking for a kimura but Smith is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Waddell to get the leverage.
Waddell is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Waddell postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith controlling Waddell's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Waddell trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is pulling down on Waddell's head. It's preventing any offense from Waddell, at least for the moment.
Smith is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Billy Smith wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Danga de danga de dang - Waddell scores with a four punch combination!
Smith chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Waddell can pounce on him.
Waddell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Waddell shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Smith is trying to defend but Waddell finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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 is looking to control Waddell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
Smith keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Waddell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Waddell not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Waddell is working away from the top position though.
Smith won't allow Waddell to pass to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Waddell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Waddell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Waddell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.
Waddell clinches with his opponent.
Waddell lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Waddell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smith is trying to stand up here but Waddell is controlling him well.
Waddell wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Waddell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Waddell is very close to passing his half guard.
Waddell thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Smith tries to get to full guard but Waddell has control of the leg.
Michael Waddell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waddell working over Smith with some ground and pound. Smith looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Waddell wants to free his trapped foot but Smith is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Smith trying to hold on to Waddell's head to control him but Waddell postures up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Waddell lands strikes from half guard.
Smith trying to control from the bottom.
Smith is concentrating on defense, preventing Waddell from advancing position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Billy Smith just wasn't active enough.
Smith on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Waddell. Waddell obviously looking to wear him down.
Waddell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Waddell is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Smith tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Michael Waddell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Danga de danga de dang - Waddell scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Waddell scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Waddell jabs Smith to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Waddell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Waddell thumps Smith with a low kick.
Waddell feints and as Smith raises his hands in defense, Waddell changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Waddell trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Waddell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Waddell keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Smith's head.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Waddell is looking to work some ground and pound but Smith has wrist control.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Waddell 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 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.
Waddell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Smith works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Waddell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Waddell postures up.
Smith has momentary wrist control but Waddell slips an elbow through the middle.
Waddell throwing strikes but missing.
Smith is trying to control the position but Waddell postures up.
Waddell loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Waddell is proving a slippery customer.
Waddell pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waddell thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Waddell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Waddell seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Smith does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Smith tries to roll over but Waddell keeps him under control.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Waddell sits in half guard.
Smith is trying to maintain the position but Waddell is very close to passing his half guard.
Waddell is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Smith wants to control but Waddell is keeping busy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Waddell lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
Waddell scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Waddell 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Waddell fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Waddell slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Waddell closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
Waddell scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Waddell.
Waddell throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Smith is trying to control the position but Waddell postures up.
Waddell cracks Smith with a solid left hand.
Waddell throws a big elbow that misses.
Smith keeping full guard, as Waddell tries to pass.
Waddell stands up over Smith, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Waddell is proving a slippery customer.
Waddell trying to control the position from guard on top but Smith is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waddell preventing the sweep.
Waddell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Waddell postures up.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Waddell is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Waddell is working Smith over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Waddell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Smith 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.
Waddell throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith keeping moving, preventing Waddell from controlling successfully.
Waddell postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Waddell throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Waddell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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!
Waddell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Waddell postures up in Smith's guard and throws a big left but Smith blocks it.
Waddell content to stall in guard here.
Waddell throws a big right hand that misses.
Waddell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Waddell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Waddell wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Waddell accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Waddell pushing down on Smith's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Billy Smith has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Waddell trying to control from half guard but Smith is working away.
Smith wants to control but Waddell is keeping busy.
Waddell seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Waddell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Smith with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Waddell throwing shots but Smith is blocking nicely.
Waddell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Waddell is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Waddell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Waddell lands a nice short elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith trying to control here.
Waddell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Smith is looking to control Waddell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smith avoid being mounted?
Waddell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Smith has hold of Waddell's hands but Waddell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Waddell is keen to just control but Smith is a slippery customer.
Waddell controlling the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Waddell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Waddell 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Waddell!
A very excited looking Michael Waddell 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Rotten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shawn Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rotten comes to the cage accompanied by White Zombie - More Human Than Human. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
185 lbs
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30
185 lbs
21 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class MT
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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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Rotten!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shawn Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rotten is defended easily by Jackson.
Rotten shoots for a takedown but Jackson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Rotten moved out of range nicely.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Good work by Rotten as he checks the leg kick.
Rotten throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A telegraphed right hand from Rotten misses the target.
Jackson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jackson duly obliges.
Jackson has closed the distance and engaged Rotten in a clinch.
Jackson gets through Rotten's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Rotten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Rotten lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson throws an elbow but it misses.
Rotten misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Rotten pushes off an throws an elbow but Jackson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rotten working aggressively here.
Rotten misses with the head strike.
Rotten lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rotten.
Rotten tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jackson just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short right from Jackson on the inside.
Rotten throws a head punch that misses.
Jackson scores with a hook to the body.
Jackson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rotten misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rotten jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Rotten gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rotten swings for the body but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson stuffs the takedown attempt from Rotten. Rotten gets slowly back to his feet.
Rotten moves out of range as Jackson throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotten lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rotten.
Rotten throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rotten comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rotten tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick from Rotten.
Jackson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rotten counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Jackson!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Rotten controlling the pace for now.
Jackson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson pushes Rotten off looking to stand but Rotten dives back in and keeps control.
Rotten 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.
Jackson has hold of Rotten's hands but Rotten slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Rotten trying to control from half guard but Jackson is working away.
Rotten content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rotten wants to get back to his feet.
Jackson tries to roll over but Rotten keeps him under control.
Rotten content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson is not content to let Rotten control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Rotten dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rotten thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rotten changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rotten pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Rotten circles away.
Rotten moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Rotten connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jackson swings for the body but Rotten moves out of range.
Rotten throws a lazy right hand but Jackson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rotten missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rotten tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rotten somewhat.
Jackson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rotten connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Shawn Jackson has been cut.
Rotten moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rotten listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Rotten throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Rotten shoots and misses
and Jackson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Rotten throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Rotten swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rotten has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jackson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Rotten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rotten has Jackson pushed against the cage.
Jackson lands a shot to the body.
Jackson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rotten throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Rotten tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stalling in the clinch from Jackson.
Rotten misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Jackson.
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!
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rotten backwards.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson blocking some punches.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Jackson.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rotten backwards.
Jackson lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
Rotten misses with some punches.
Rotten dodges an elbow strike from Jackson.
Jackson works on Rotten's body with a couple of short punches.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Rotten in his tracks for a moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rotten.
Rotten takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rotten holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson digs a right hand underneath Rotten's ribcage. Rotten let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson blocks an elbow strike.
Shawn Jackson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jackson gets through Rotten's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rotten misses with a punch on the inside.
Rotten misses with some punches.
Jackson looking to stall.
Rotten misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jackson struggles to land a body shot inside as Rotten controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Jackson looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short right from Jackson.
Rotten swings wildly with an uppercut but Jackson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rotten wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rotten swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jackson lands with a left to the head.
Rotten blocking some punches.
Jackson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rotten.
Rotten misses with a punch on the inside.
Rotten is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rotten misses with a punch on the inside.
Rotten takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rotten avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jackson.
Jackson tries a body shot but Rotten blocks it.
Jackson throws an elbow that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Rotten working aggressively here.
Jackson blocks an uppercut.
Rotten lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shawn Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Shawn Jackson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jackson lands a nice hook to Rotten's body. Rotten takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jackson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rotten stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jackson.
Rotten throws an overhand right that lands on Jackson's shoulder, as Jackson tries to avoid the shot.
Johnny Rotten is winning the standup battle so far.
Jackson is looking to score with low kicks.
Jackson closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rotten can't find room to land a body shot as Jackson controls the action.
Jackson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rotten backwards.
Jackson lands an uppercut.
Rotten drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jackson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rotten.
Rotten has a couple of punches blocked by Jackson.
Rotten avoids a wild elbow strike from Jackson.
A nice left hand lands by Rotten.
Jackson tries a body shot but Rotten blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotten working aggressively here.
Rotten gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jackson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jackson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jackson is working Rotten over against the cage.
Jackson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rotten backwards.
Jackson lands a shoulder strike.
Jackson cracks Rotten with a nice body shot.
Rotten trying to control the position but instead, Jackson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rotten into the cage.
Rotten lands an uppercut.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rotten tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson lands an elbow that stopped Rotten in his tracks for a moment.
Jackson lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rotten backwards.
Rotten jumps guard but Jackson stands there with Rotten around his waist. Rotten gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jackson crunches a lovely knee into Rotten's ribcage.
Jackson landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Rotten dodges an elbow strike from Jackson.
Jackson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rotten tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jackson's elbow.
Rotten misses with the head strike.
Jackson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rotten working aggressively here.
Rotten misses with some punches.
Jackson works on Rotten's body with a couple of short punches.
Jackson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jackson scores a nice knee to the body.
Rotten misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotten lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Rotten is blocking nicely.
Rotten misses with an elbow over the top.
Jackson avoids a wild elbow strike from Rotten.
Jackson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Jackson.
Jackson lands with a right to the head.
Jackson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jackson lands an elbow inside that Rotten shrugs off.
Rotten throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jackson is working Rotten over against the cage.
A short right from Jackson.
Rotten jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jackson walks away with a smile on his face. Rotten gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Rotten. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A good leg kick by Jackson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Crunch! Jackson slams his shin into Rotten's torso.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rotten will feel that in the morning.
Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice body kick there by Jackson.
Jackson feints and then cracks Rotten's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rotten down.
Jackson thumps Rotten with a low kick.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Rotten avoids them all with ease.
Jackson connects with a solid leg kick.
Jackson lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rotten takes a step back to recover.
Rotten doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jackson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rotten chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jackson can pounce on him.
Rotten shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jackson connects with an inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shawn Jackson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jackson 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shawn Jackson!
Shawn Jackson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Nix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ola Afolabi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nix comes to the cage accompanied by Holy Diver by Killswitch Engage. Jimmy Nix has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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216 lbs
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jimmy Nix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ola Afolabi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Afolabi avoids the body shot from Nix.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nix.
Afolabi lands with a good body shot.
Nix sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Nix throws a lazy uppercut
and Afolabi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Nix takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
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!
Afolabi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Afolabi.
Nix's corner calls for a 1-2. Nix obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nix misses with a wild body shot.
Afolabi lands a head kick!
Afolabi scores with a shot to the body.
Nix shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Nix takes a swing at Afolabi's ribcage but misses.
Afolabi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nix uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Afolabi.
Nix dodges the punch combination from Afolabi.
Nix looks to score with a jab to the body but Afolabi is just out of range.
Afolabi thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice inside leg kick there by Afolabi. That's going to slow Nix down.
Afolabi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nix.
Afolabi connects with a leg kick. Nix looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Afolabi slips a straight right by Nix.
Afolabi jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nix will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Afolabi lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nix drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nix throws a hook but Afolabi avoids it easily.
Afolabi misses with a double jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nix has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Afolabi.
Afolabi lands a high kick!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nix moves forwards but Afolabi connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nix looks to score with a jab to the body but Afolabi is just out of range.
Afolabi misses with a wild body shot.
Afolabi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Afolabi tests Nix's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ola Afolabi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Afolabi misses with a wild body shot.
Afolabi takes a swing at Nix's ribcage but misses.
Afolabi is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nix thows a body shot but no joy.
Afolabi connects with a leg kick. Nix looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Afolabi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Afolabi has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Afolabi cracks the inside of Nix's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Afolabi lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Afolabi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nix rather than just go for the knockout.
Afolabi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nix stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nix shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Afolabi but Afolabi pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nix misses with a few strikes there.
Nix is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Afolabi's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Afolabi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Nix.
Afolabi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A slow jab from Nix misses its intended target.
Nix rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Afolabi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Afolabi scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Afolabi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Afolabi lunges at Nix with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nix's hand.
Afolabi throws a sloppy head kick and Nix moves out of range easily.
Afolabi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nix fails to land with a series of punches.
Nix scores with a jab.
Afolabi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nix was well out of range. Poor timing from Afolabi.
A shot to the liver by Afolabi. Beautiful body shot.
Afolabi looks to score with a jab to the body but Nix is just out of range.
Afolabi misses with the combination.
Nix misses with a wild body shot.
Nix takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Afolabi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Afolabi there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Afolabi throws a nice head kick!
Nix throws an overhand right that lands on Afolabi's shoulder, as Afolabi tries to avoid the shot.
Afolabi throws a hook but Nix avoids it easily.
Afolabi lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nix's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ola Afolabi 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.
Afolabi tries to bum rush Nix with a series of wild strikes but Nix uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fighters circling - Nix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Afolabi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nix waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Afolabi.
Afolabi lands a nice shot to the body.
Afolabi lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nix takes a step back to recover.
Afolabi throws a head kick that misses.
Afolabi digs a good body shot into Nix's ribs.
Nix fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Afolabi manages to avoid it.
Nix swings for the body but Afolabi moves out of range.
Afolabi stuns Nix with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Afolabi stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Afolabi stuns Nix with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ola Afolabi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nix ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Afolabi moves away.
Afolabi lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Nix might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice leg kick lands there from Afolabi.
Afolabi scoring well with a low kick there.
Nix is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nix takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice takedown defense from Afolabi. No joy for Nix on that attempt.
Afolabi throws a head kick that misses.
Afolabi throws a head kick that Nix semi-blocks.
Afolabi is looking to slow Nix down with leg kicks.
Nix showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Afolabi.
Nix looks to land a combination but Afolabi avoids it well.
Nix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Afolabi.
Nice shot lands for Afolabi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Afolabi throws a nice head kick!
Nix is rocked!
Afolabi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oh Nix is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Afolabi drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Nix right on the button. Nix goes down! Afolabi follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Afolabi gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ola Afolabi!
Ola Afolabi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buster Kuntz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Solomon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuntz comes to the cage accompanied by Glassjaw-Siberian Kiss. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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174 lbs
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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
28 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buster Kuntz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dick Solomon!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solomon takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Dick Solomon has been cut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kuntz, right into the meat.
Solomon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Solomon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuntz slips a straight right by Solomon.
Solomon tests Kuntz's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kuntz wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuntz throws a sloppy head kick and Solomon moves out of range easily.
Solomon walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kuntz takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kuntz blocks a jab.
Good work by Solomon as he checks the leg kick.
Solomon takes one on the button.
Solomon is rocked!
Kuntz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Solomon is still on wobbly legs! Can Kuntz finish him?
Kuntz lands a leg kick that knocks Solomon off balance momentarily.
Solomon looks gassed!
Solomon walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Solomon limp body while Kuntz jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buster Kuntz!
Buster Kuntz 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 Degen Gambler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcus Crassus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Crassus's choice of entrance music: Rome. Marcus Crassus has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Degen Gambler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcus Crassus!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crassus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gambler's hands.
Crassus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Crassus is looking to land body kicks.
Crassus shoots in and drives through. Gambler sprawls well.
Crassus fakes the leg kick and cracks Gambler in the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gambler.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Crassus.
Gambler takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Crassus needs to keep his hands up - Gambler had a free shot at his head there.
Gambler looks to land a left hand but Crassus moved out of range nicely.
No joy there for Gambler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Crassus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambler shoots in but no luck this time.
Crassus drives through with a takedown into guard.
Gambler keeping moving, preventing Crassus from controlling successfully.
Crassus wants to pass the guard but Gambler is keeping the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crassus pushes down on Gambler's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Crassus perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Crassus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gambler keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gambler has his hands clasped together around Crassus's back. He's all about the action.
Gambler is staying active underneath Crassus, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Crassus trying to control from Gambler's half guard. Gambler has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Gambler wants to sweep here but Crassus controlling him for the moment.
Crassus is looking to advance position but Gambler has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crassus is in all sorts of trouble here.
Crassus bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Gambler being controlled here, momentarily.
Crassus working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Crassus wants to control from the top but Gambler keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambler wants to control but Crassus passes easily into half guard.
Crassus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Crassus sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gambler defending well though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gambler tries to roll over but Crassus keeps him under control.
Crassus missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Crassus 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.
Gambler takes a swing at Crassus's ribcage but misses.
Gambler misses with a kick to the body
and Crassus counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Gambler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crassus takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Crassus misses with the body kick
and Gambler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crassus thinking.
Gambler fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gambler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gambler throws a head kick that half lands.
Good leg kick by Crassus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gambler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Crassus has time to react.
Crassus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crassus throws a body punch but Gambler moves out of range.
No luck for Gambler with that takedown attempt.
Gambler drops Crassus with a beautiful combination! Crassus stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gambler is looking for the KO!
Crassus is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big left from Gambler misses.
Marcus Crassus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crassus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gambler misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Crassus throws a good cross that connects.
Crassus shoots for a double leg takedown but Gambler sprawls well. He's pushed Crassus's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Crassus just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Crassus.
Gambler blocks a head kick by Crassus.
Gambler takes a swing at Crassus's ribcage but misses.
Gambler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crassus doesn't seem bothered though.
Crassus thuds his right hand into Gambler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Crassus wants to clinch up but Gambler keeps it at a distance.
Gambler keeps the fight on the outside.
Crassus will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gambler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gambler misses the body punch
and Crassus counters with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crassus swings for the body but Gambler moves out of range.
Gambler checks the leg kick.
Crassus drives through with a takedown into Gambler's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Crassus trying to control but Gambler is working from the bottom.
Crassus controls from within his opponent's guard.
Crassus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Marcus Crassus was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Gambler shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Crassus pinned against the cage. Crassus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Crassus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gambler connects with a right hand. Crassus shakes it off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Some bone on bone action there as Gambler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gambler gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gambler is adopting a defensive guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Degen Gambler dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Crassus shoots in and drives through. Gambler sprawls well.
Crassus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Crassus shoots in for a takedown but Gambler shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gambler takes a swing at Crassus's ribcage but misses.
Crassus is looking to slow Gambler down with leg kicks.
Gambler ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Crassus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gambler.
Crassus throws a shot to the body.
Gambler is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crassus scores with a jab. Gambler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gambler swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Crassus scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Degen Gambler is winning the standup battle so far.
Gambler walks into a left hand.
Gambler scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Gambler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crassus throws out the jab.
Crassus throws a leg kick but Gambler sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gambler looks to land a left hand but Crassus moved out of range nicely.
Gambler moves out of range of the strikes.
Gambler misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crassus's corner calls for a 1-2. Crassus obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Crassus.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gambler doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gambler throws a shot from downtown. Crassus moves away and avoids it.
Gambler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crassus.
Gambler throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gambler takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gambler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gambler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gambler looks to land a left hand but Crassus moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crassus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gambler has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gambler throws a combination that misses
and Crassus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gambler thinking.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crassus lands a lovely overhand right.
Crassus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gambler.
Gambler checks a low kick from Crassus.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Crassus. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Gambler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Crassus.
Crassus throws a leg kick that is checked
and Gambler counters with a nice uppercut.
Gambler tests Crassus's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Crassus takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gambler swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Crassus counter with a right hand.
Sloppy strikes from Gambler. Those never looked like landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Crassus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gambler on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crassus. Crassus obviously looking to wear him down.
Crassus gets the takedown into side control.
Crassus moves into full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crassus controlling the pace for now.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Crassus throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Crassus really dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Crassus blocks a head kick by Gambler.
Gambler avoids the body shot from Crassus.
Gambler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crassus moves away.
Gambler scores with a head kick.
A shot to the body from Gambler misses
and Gambler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gambler tries to move into range but Crassus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gambler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Gambler lands in his opponent's guard.
Gambler slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crassus can't do much from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gambler working the strikes but Crassus uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Gambler will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gambler is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Crassus controlling the position for now.
Gambler is looking to stall here but Crassus recovers full guard.
Gambler trying to control the position from guard on top but Crassus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gambler looking to sit in guard and control but Crassus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Crassus wants to control from the top but Gambler keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crassus throws a strike but Gambler rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Gambler working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Crassus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gambler trying to control the position from guard on top but Crassus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Crassus pulls Gambler in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crassus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Crassus is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Crassus bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Gambler's guard.
Crassus trying to control but Gambler is working from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Crassus throws a big right hand that misses.
Crassus looking to sit in guard and control but Gambler gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Crassus is pulling down on Gambler's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crassus is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Gambler frees his head nicely. Oh but Crassus has switched to an armbar! Gambler is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Marcus Crassus!
Our winner, Marcus Crassus, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ahiga Otaktay (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wilson Crodonilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Otaktay comes to the cage accompanied by ISIS - THE TOWER. Crodonilson has chosen Mexican Sun-- Chevelle as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ahiga Otaktay!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Wilson Crodonilson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crodonilson keeps the fight on the outside.
Crodonilson avoids a kick to the body.
Otaktay tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Crodonilson as he connects with a hook.
Otaktay keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Crodonilson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Otaktay looks for the body kick but Crodonilson saw that one coming.
Otaktay lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crodonilson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Ahiga Otaktay has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Otaktay misses the target.
Otaktay throws a right and a left that both miss.
Otaktay wants to clinch.
Crodonilson blocks a leg kick.
Crodonilson blocks a head kick by Otaktay.
Crodonilson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Otaktay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crodonilson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otaktay doesn't manage to clinch there - Crodonilson circles away.
Crodonilson connects with a solid leg kick.
Otaktay tries to score with a low kick but Crodonilson moves his leg out of the way.
Crodonilson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Otaktay is out of range.
Otaktay throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Crodonilson ducks under a wild hook from Otaktay.
Otaktay looks to land a body kick but Crodonilson moved away.
Otaktay dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Otaktay fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Otaktay moves out of range as Crodonilson strikes.
Crodonilson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A low kick from Otaktay misses
and Crodonilson counters with a thumping low kick.
A nice combination there by Otaktay.
An inside leg kick lands from Crodonilson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crodonilson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Crodonilson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Crodonilson.
Otaktay avoids a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Otaktay. That's going to slow Crodonilson down.
Otaktay drives through and clinches with Crodonilson against the cage.
Crodonilson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Crodonilson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Otaktay putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Crodonilson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Crodonilson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Crodonilson avoids the elbow strike from Otaktay, against the cage.
Crodonilson has had enough of the clinch but Otaktay keeps him there for the moment.
Otaktay lands an elbow just above Crodonilson 's eye.
Crodonilson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Crodonilson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Otaktay throws the kick towards the body but Crodonilson avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crodonilson misses with a body punch
and Otaktay counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Otaktay throws a leg kick
and Crodonilson counters with a thumping low kick.
Otaktay takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Otaktay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That kick from Crodonilson tenderised Otaktay's leg. Otaktay is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice uppercut lands for Crodonilson. That snapped Otaktay's head back.
Otaktay throws a leg kick
and Crodonilson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Crodonilson takes one on the button.
Otaktay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Otaktay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Otaktay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Crodonilson misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otaktay bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Otaktay feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Crodonilson's calf.
Otaktay pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crodonilson checks the leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Crodonilson misses.
Otaktay tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Otaktay throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crodonilson. Otaktay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Crodonilson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Otaktay counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Otaktay tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Crodonilson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Crodonilson throws a head kick but Otaktay moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Otaktay misses with a straight right.
Otaktay tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Crodonilson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Otaktay wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Otaktay misses with a leg kick
and Crodonilson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ahiga Otaktay will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ahiga Otaktay's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Otaktay avoids the body shot from Crodonilson.
Otaktay fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crodonilson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Crodonilson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Crodonilson avoids the body shot from Otaktay.
Crodonilson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Otaktay is looking to wear down Crodonilson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Otaktay throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crodonilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Otaktay rushes Crodonilson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Otaktay lands a left hand.
Crodonilson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Otaktay creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Otaktay gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Crodonilson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Otaktay dodges an elbow strike from Crodonilson.
Crodonilson scores a nice knee to the body.
Otaktay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Crodonilson is defending well for now.
Crodonilson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crodonilson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Otaktay.
Otaktay connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Otaktay lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Crodonilson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Otaktay is looking to land body kicks.
Otaktay on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A chopping leg kick lands by Crodonilson.
Otaktay takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Otaktay defending well as Crodonilson loads up on a big left hand.
Otaktay slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crodonilson. Otaktay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Otaktay will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Otaktay clinches up with Crodonilson and pushes him back against the cage.
Crodonilson trying to stall but Otaktay improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otaktay throws an elbow that misses.
Crodonilson misses with an elbow strike.
Otaktay working Crodonilson over with knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Otaktay as Crodonilson tries to tie him up.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crodonilson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Crodonilson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Crodonilson prevents a body shot from Otaktay.
Otaktay scores a nice knee to the body.
Otaktay tries a body shot but Crodonilson blocks it.
Otaktay pushes Crodonilson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Crodonilson lands a damaging elbow.
Crodonilson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Otaktay softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Crodonilson blocks a body shot from Otaktay.
Crodonilson lands a knee to the body.
Nice body punch from Otaktay - that landed with a thud.
Otaktay with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crodonilson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Otaktay misses with a leg kick
and Otaktay takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Otaktay cracks Crodonilson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Otaktay avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crodonilson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good standup being displayed there by Otaktay as he connects with a hook.
Crodonilson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Otaktay tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Crodonilson was well out of range. Poor timing from Otaktay.
Otaktay throws a head kick that half lands.
Ahiga Otaktay seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Otaktay.
Otaktay pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Otaktay throws a head kick but Crodonilson moves out of range.
Otaktay lands with a kick to the temple. Crodonilson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Crodonilson keeps Otaktay at a distance using the push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Otaktay takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Crodonilson throws a leg kick which misses Otaktay's front leg but catches the back leg as Otaktay tries to avoid it.
Otaktay tries to clinch up but Crodonilson circles away and keeps his distance.
Crodonilson tries to work over Otaktay's front leg with a kick but Otaktay checks it.
Crodonilson lands a jab to Otaktay's midsection.
Otaktay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crodonilson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Otaktay can pounce on him.
Crodonilson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Crodonilson scores with a body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Crodonilson. That's going to slow Otaktay down.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Crodonilson scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Otaktay takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Crodonilson misses the shot to the body.
Otaktay wants to slow Crodonilson down by chopping away at his legs.
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 Ahiga Otaktay will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ahiga Otaktay's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Otaktay moves out of range as Crodonilson throws a body kick.
Crodonilson blocks a low kick nicely.
Otaktay is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Crodonilson checks a low kick from Otaktay.
Crodonilson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Otaktay on the side of the head.
Otaktay throws a nice inside leg kick.
Crodonilson throws a front kick aimed at Otaktay's knee but Otaktay avoids it well.
Crodonilson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Otaktay thows a body shot but no joy.
Ahiga Otaktay is winning the standup battle so far.
Otaktay fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Crodonilson is out of range.
Otaktay throws a push kick but Crodonilson slaps the foot to one side.
Otaktay tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Otaktay rushes Crodonilson and presses him up against the cage.
Crodonilson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Ahiga Otaktay has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Otaktay avoiding damage as Crodonilson throws knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Otaktay creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Otaktay tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Otaktay trying to land knees to the body.
Otaktay scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Otaktay tries to land knees in the clinch but Crodonilson avoids the damage to the body.
Otaktay tries to land a knee to the head but Crodonilson blocks with his arms.
Crodonilson breaks from the clinch.
Otaktay throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Otaktay.
Crodonilson throws a good cross that connects.
Crodonilson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Crodonilson feints a jab promting Otaktay to slip. Crodonilson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Otaktay slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Otaktay throws a head kick that misses
and Crodonilson counters with a low kick, right behind Otaktay 's knee.
Crodonilson tries a head kick but it misses.
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!
Otaktay punishes Crodonilson's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otaktay scores with a crisp jab that stopped Crodonilson in his tracks.
Crodonilson lands a two punch combo.
Otaktay looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Otaktay finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Otaktay tries to close the distance and clinch up but Crodonilson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Otaktay throws a low kick but Crodonilson moves out of range easily.
Otaktay misses with an attempted mid kick.
Otaktay is looking to slow Crodonilson down with leg kicks.
Crodonilson fails to land with a series of punches.
Otaktay takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Crodonilson slips a jab from Otaktay.
Crodonilson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Otaktay's jab looks to have found its range, popping Crodonilson under the eye.
A swing and a miss from Crodonilson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Otaktay has Crodonilson up against the cage in a clinch.
Otaktay swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Otaktay misses with an elbow over the top.
Otaktay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Crodonilson is defending well for now.
Crodonilson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Otaktay tries a knee to the head but Crodonilson blocks it.
A short right from Otaktay.
Otaktay tries to land knees in the clinch but Crodonilson avoids the damage to the body.
Otaktay avoiding damage as Crodonilson throws knees to the body.
Otaktay has a couple of punches blocked by Crodonilson.
Crodonilson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Otaktay closes the distance and clinches.
Crodonilson blocks the elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Otaktay.
Otaktay utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Crodonilson tries to stall but Otaktay uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Crodonilson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Otaktay is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Crodonilson is defending well for now.
Crodonilson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Crodonilson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crodonilson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Otaktay goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Crodonilson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Crodonilson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Otaktay. That did some damage!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Otaktay connects with a solid leg kick.
Crodonilson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Otaktay counters with a left and a right that stings Crodonilson.
Crodonilson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahiga Otaktay clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Ahiga Otaktay's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Crodonilson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Otaktay fails with an attempt to clinch.
Otaktay takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Otaktay fakes the leg kick and cracks Crodonilson in the body.
Crodonilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Crodonilson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Otaktay avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Otaktay tries a low kick but Crodonilson avoids it.
Otaktay scores with a leg kick.
Crodonilson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Otaktay counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Crodonilson is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Otaktay tries to land a front kick but Crodonilson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Otaktay takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Otaktay throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Otaktay misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crodonilson cracks Otaktay with a right hand to the side of the head.
Crodonilson throws a leg kick but Otaktay checks it.
Crodonilson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Otaktay doesn't manage to clinch there - Crodonilson circles away.
Otaktay digs a good hook to Crodonilson's body.
Otaktay walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Crodonilson moves out of range of the body kick.
Otaktay misses with the body kick
and Crodonilson counters with a low kick, right behind Otaktay 's knee.
Crodonilson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Crodonilson throws a chopping leg kick but Otaktay manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Crodonilson misses with an uppercut. Otaktay saw that one coming.
Otaktay throws a body punch but Crodonilson moves out of range.
Otaktay ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crodonilson moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otaktay misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Otaktay lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice defenses there by Otaktay.
Otaktay takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A low kick from Otaktay misses
and Crodonilson counters with a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crodonilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Otaktay.
A looping hook to the body misses from Crodonilson. Otaktay does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick from Otaktay misses.
Jab, jab by Crodonilson - just one landing.
Otaktay bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Otaktay scores with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Crodonilson, right into the meat.
Otaktay looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crodonilson misses with a body kick.
Otaktay fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crodonilson checks it well.
Otaktay closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Otaktay moves out of range of the strikes.
Otaktay ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Otaktay throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Crodonilson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Crodonilson throws a leg kick that misses.
Otaktay throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Otaktay lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Otaktay throws a front kick that sends Crodonilson stumbling back into the cage.
Crodonilson throws a leg kick but Otaktay checks it.
Otaktay throws a body kick that misses
and Crodonilson counters with a big head kick but Otaktay shrugs it off.
Crodonilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Otaktay manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Otaktay moves out of range of the body kick from Crodonilson.
Crodonilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Otaktay lands with a shot to the body.
Crodonilson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Otaktay's head.
Crodonilson is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Otaktay misses with a body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Otaktay tried to score with a low kick but Crodonilson checks it.
Otaktay swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Otaktay drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Crodonilson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Otaktay. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Otaktay.
Otaktay looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Otaktay goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Otaktay tries a head kick but it misses.
Crodonilson misses with a left hand
and Otaktay counters with a nice uppercut.
Crodonilson thumps Otaktay with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Wilson Crodonilson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Ahiga Otaktay's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Otaktay misses with a body shot.
Otaktay takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Crodonilson.
Otaktay slips a straight right by Crodonilson.
Otaktay is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Otaktay lands a jab.
Crodonilson looks for the body kick but Otaktay saw that one coming.
Good standup being displayed there by Crodonilson as he connects with a hook.
Otaktay throws a low kick but Crodonilson moves out of range easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Crodonilson. That's going to slow Otaktay down.
Crodonilson misses with a wild body shot.
Crodonilson has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Otaktay.
A slapping leg kick lands for Otaktay.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Otaktay rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crodonilson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Otaktay checks a low kick from Crodonilson.
Crodonilson misses with a straight left.
Crodonilson lands a head shot.
Crodonilson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Otaktay doesn't seem bothered though.
A head kick from Otaktay lands but Crodonilson takes it in his stride.
Otaktay moves in looking to clinch but Crodonilson pushes him off.
Crodonilson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A low kick from Otaktay is predictable there
and Crodonilson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Otaktay moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Crodonilson moves out of range of the strikes.
Otaktay moves into the clinch.
Crodonilson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Otaktay has him pressed against the cage.
Wilson Crodonilson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ahiga Otaktay is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Otaktay has Crodonilson pressed against the cage, preventing Crodonilson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Crodonilson trying to control the position but instead, Otaktay has worked for underhooks and has pushed Crodonilson into the cage.
Crodonilson wants to get back to striking at distance but Otaktay won't allow it.
Crodonilson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Crodonilson tries to break free but Otaktay pushes him back against the cage.
Crodonilson managing to block the knees to the body from Otaktay.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Otaktay lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Crodonilson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Crodonilson lands a nice knee to the body.
Crodonilson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Otaktay avoids it.
Crodonilson is trying to break the clinch but Otaktay is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crodonilson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Crodonilson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Crodonilson tries to stall but Otaktay uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Crodonilson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Crodonilson tries to circle away but Otaktay has him pinned against the cage.
Otaktay blocks an elbow strike.
Crodonilson is trying to force a seperation but Otaktay has the dominant position.
Otaktay lands a body shot.
Crodonilson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Otaktay throws a knee to the head but misses.
Crodonilson breaks from the clinch.
Otaktay just misses with a punch to the body.
Otaktay gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crodonilson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Otaktay blocks an elbow strike from Crodonilson.
Otaktay unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Otaktay lands a knee to the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Otaktay.
Otaktay lands a body punch in the clinch.
Otaktay throws a knee to the head but misses.
Crodonilson is looking to break free of the clinch but Otaktay has double underhooks.
Crodonilson avoiding damage as Otaktay throws knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Otaktay landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Otaktay missing with knees to the body.
Otaktay can't find room to land a body shot as Crodonilson controls the action.
Otaktay blocks an elbow strike from Crodonilson.
Crodonilson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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 Ahiga Otaktay.
Well Otaktay has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 49:46
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ahiga Otaktay!
Ahiga Otaktay retains his featherweight title!
A very excited looking Ahiga Otaktay 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gristle McThornbody (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Batts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McThornbody's entrance music is Tame. A fine choice. Batts has chosen Pro-pain - Make war (not love) as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gristle McThornbody!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Batts!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McThornbody throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Batts counters with a thumping low kick.
Batts lands a nice looking body shot.
McThornbody connects with a good right hand that stumbles Batts. Batts circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Batts connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McThornbody thows a leg kick but Batts checks it
and Batts counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. McThornbody is lucky that one didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McThornbody misses with a looping left.
Batts moves into the clinch.
Batts pushes McThornbody back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right from McThornbody on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Batts creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Batts misses with a hook to the ribs.
McThornbody misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batts cracks McThornbody with a nice body shot.
McThornbody lands with a left to the head.
McThornbody creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Batts's defenses.
It looks like Billy Batts has been cut.
Batts misses with a punch on the inside.
McThornbody prevents a body shot from Batts.
McThornbody swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from McThornbody.
Batts is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McThornbody lands with a short head shot on the inside.
McThornbody lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Batts scores with a hook to the body.
McThornbody misses with the head strike.
McThornbody pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McThornbody fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Batts moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McThornbody ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Batts moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McThornbody moves away from the strike by Batts.
Batts connects with a good right hand that stumbles McThornbody. McThornbody circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Batts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Batts tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
McThornbody throws a head kick that misses.
McThornbody has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Batts.
McThornbody lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A low kick from McThornbody misses
enabling Batts to counter with a crisp jab.
Batts connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McThornbody momentarily.
McThornbody scores with a head kick. Batts tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
McThornbody lands a nice looking body shot.
McThornbody throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McThornbody circles away from the clinch attempt.
McThornbody connects with a crisp jab.
Batts sizes up McThornbody with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McThornbody throws the kick towards the body but Batts avoids it.
Batts clinches.
A right handed body shot lands from Batts.
Batts lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McThornbody creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McThornbody misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Batts is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McThornbody is defending well for now.
A nice left hand lands by Batts.
McThornbody controlling the action here for a moment.
Batts lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McThornbody creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McThornbody prevents a body shot from Batts.
McThornbody lands a body punch.
McThornbody pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McThornbody misses with a low kick.
McThornbody swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Batts avoids the head kick by McThornbody.
McThornbody misses with a hook to the body
and Batts counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Batts steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McThornbody.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Batts attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McThornbody on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
McThornbody moves out of range as Batts throws a body kick.
McThornbody takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Batts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Batts'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.
McThornbody checks a low kick from Batts.
Batts swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McThornbody.
McThornbody punishes Batts's body with a nice straight punch.
Batts fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McThornbody on the side of the head.
McThornbody keeps the fight on the outside.
McThornbody blocks a head kick by Batts.
McThornbody throws a low kick, looking for Batts's leg but Batts calmly moves out of range.
Batts scores with a jab.
Batts is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! McThornbody hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Billy Batts!
Billy Batts made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'Aye - Thornbird is gone, so it looks like I now take on a fellow Convicted Inc brother. Lets do this right, and may the better fighter win. We can re-hash afterward, if you know whaddi mean.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heinrich Eisenberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Manoel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eisenberg kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Feuer Frei. Manoel has chosen Hino do Flamengo as his entrance music. Heinrich Eisenberg has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Heinrich Eisenberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Antonio Manoel!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Eisenberg misses
and Manoel counters with a head kick. That will keep Eisenberg thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A jab from Manoel does it's job there.
It looks like Heinrich Eisenberg has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Eisenberg misses with a hook
and Manoel counters with an outside leg kick.
Manoel throws a front kick that sends Eisenberg stumbling back into the cage.
Manoel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Eisenberg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Manoel scores with a jab to the jaw.
Manoel cracks Eisenberg with a good jab.
Eisenberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Eisenberg lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Manoel looks to throw the jab but Eisenberg is out of range.
Manoel lands a big head kick that sends Eisenberg tumbling to the mat! Manoel takes a step backwards and waves Eisenberg back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Manoel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A good leg kick by Manoel.
Manoel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Eisenberg misses with an uppercut
and Manoel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Eisenberg is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manoel lands a big head kick that sends Eisenberg tumbling to the mat! Manoel takes a step backwards and waves Eisenberg back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Eisenberg is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manoel is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Eisenberg hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Antonio Manoel!
An out of breath Antonio Manoel 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taj al Din (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Budo Rei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). al Din kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is MARI-WANA. Rei comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Alice in Chains - No Excuses kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Budo Rei acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Taj al Din!
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, Budo Rei!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rei shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
al Din keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
al Din connects with an inside leg kick.
al Din sizes up Rei with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
It looks like Budo Rei has been cut.
al Din misses with a hook. Rei ducked under it nicely.
al Din avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
al Din tries to land a front kick but Rei steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Danga de danga de dang - Rei scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rei misses with a hook. al Din ducked under it nicely.
al Din swings and misses with a hook to the body.
al Din lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rei throws a body punch but al Din moves out of range.
Rei feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to al Din's calf.
Rei tries to clinch but al Din moves out of range.
Rei throws a right hand that al Din ducks under and follows up with a left that al Din also avoids with ease.
Rei cracks the inside of al Din's front leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rei lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract al Din.
Rei scores with a push kick.
Rei throws a low kick but al Din moves out of range easily.
al Din uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rei.
al Din looks to land a body kick but Rei moved away.
Rei throws a leg kick but al Din moved away.
Rei misses with a low kick.
Rei swings widly with a right hand
and al Din counters with a left and a right that stings Rei.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
al Din fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rei has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Left hook, right uppercut from al Din.
al Din avoids the head kick by Rei.
al Din throws a jab but it's blocked by Rei.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rei.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
al Din walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rei.
al Din tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
al Din misses with a body kick.
al Din showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rei.
Rei with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rei scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rei tries to bum rush al Din with a series of wild strikes but al Din uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rei.
Rei with a jab.
al Din takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
al Din throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
al Din connects with a body shot that sends Rei's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rei tries to clinch but al Din moves out of range.
Rei throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from al Din. Rei does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rei throws a low kick, looking for al Din's leg but al Din calmly moves out of range.
al Din tries to land a body kick
and Rei counters with an outside leg kick.
al Din tries to land a front kick but Rei steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
al Din moves out of range of the body kick.
Rei scores with a head kick. al Din tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
al Din slips a jab from Rei.
Rei throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rei is looking to clinch.
al Din scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rei throws a sloppy head kick and al Din moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
al Din looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
al Din connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A head kick misses from Rei.
al Din avoids a kick to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as al Din checks a leg kick.
Rei takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
al Din lands a nice shot to the body.
Rei tries to clinch up.
Nice shot by al Din.
al Din cracks Rei with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. al Din has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Rei to stand back up!
Rei is rocked!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
al Din uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rei.
Rei is still on wobbly legs! Can al Din finish him?
al Din waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rei.
al Din lands a nice hook to Rei's body. Rei takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rei looks gassed!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by al Din.
al Din finds Rei's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Rei flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. al Din lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Rei will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Taj al Din!
Post fight, an emotional Taj al Din said 'Budo Rei - you are a great fighter. If I submitted you, it was out of respect.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthieu Benoit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lee Perry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perry has chosen Run For Cover as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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30
198 lbs
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212 lbs
15 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 10 - 2, fighting out of New York, Matthieu Benoit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lee Perry!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Benoit. Perry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benoit takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Perry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benoit swings widly with a right hand
and Perry connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Perry throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Perry throws a front kick aimed at Benoit's knee but Benoit avoids it well.
Perry lunges at Benoit with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Benoit's hand.
Perry fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lee Perry seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benoit just misses with a punch to the body.
Benoit throws a nice outside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perry throws a leg kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Benoit. Those never looked like landing.
Perry fails with a takedown attempt.
Perry tries to clinch up but Benoit circles away and keeps his distance.
Perry swats away the attempt to clinch by Benoit.
Perry misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Perry.
Perry shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Benoit defends it nicely.
Matthieu Benoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Perry.
Nice sprawl there from Benoit as Perry shoots in.
Perry slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Benoit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perry was well out of range. Poor timing from Benoit.
Perry misses with a wild body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Benoit, as that shot connected.
Benoit dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Benoit with a jab.
A low kick from Benoit misses
and Perry counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Benoit throws a low kick, looking for Perry's leg but Perry calmly moves out of range.
Perry shoots in but Benoit avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Perry stuns Benoit with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Perry loads up on a big right hand but Benoit slips the punch.
Perry misses the body punch
and Benoit counters with a single leg into guard. Perry didn't expect that.
Benoit throws a strike but Perry rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Perry advances position into side control!
Perry trying to control the action but Benoit is working from the bottom.
Perry lands an elbow.
Benoit tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Benoit actively working from the bottom here.
Benoit moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Perry stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Benoit swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Benoit keeping moving, preventing Perry from controlling successfully.
Benoit can't keep his opponent in guard - Perry advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Benoit is refusing to be controlled, as Perry sits in half guard.
Perry throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perry is looking to advance position but Benoit won't allow it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Perry missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Perry works his way into full mount!
Perry tries to control but Benoit wriggling away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Benoit blocking the ground and pound.
Benoit throwing hammer fists to the chest of Perry. What's that going to do exactly?
Perry raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Perry can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Benoit is looking to escape.
Perry thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Perry 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.
Perry throws a leg kick but Benoit sees it coming and moves out of range.
Perry tries to clinch but Benoit moves out of range.
Benoit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Benoit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Benoit tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Perry throws a poor cross that misses
and Benoit counters with a series of strikes. Perry will be more careful next time no doubt.
Perry throws a hook but Benoit blocks it.
Benoit tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perry was well out of range. Poor timing from Benoit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perry throws a body punch but Benoit moves out of range.
Lee Perry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Perry closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Perry.
Benoit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Benoit.
Benoit gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Perry regains guard.
Benoit distracts Perry with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Benoit won't allow Perry to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benoit tries to free his leg and advance position but Perry is retaining full guard.
Benoit is working hard here to advance position.
Benoit scoring with some ground and pound.
Perry utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Benoit trying to control the position from guard on top but Perry is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matthieu Benoit overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Benoit is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Benoit 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.
Benoit postures up in Perry's guard and throws a big left but Perry blocks it.
Benoit preventing the sweep.
Benoit drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Perry dives on top into guard.
Benoit wants to sweep but no luck.
Perry trying to control the position from guard on top but Benoit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perry working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perry is looking to work some ground and pound but Benoit has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perryis looking to pass into half guard but Benoit pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Benoit is in guard.
Benoit trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Benoit working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Benoit sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Perry's guard.
Perry is trying to maintain the position but Benoit is very close to passing his half guard.
Perry regains full guard. Nicely done.
Perry trying to keep a closed guard but Benoit is proving a slippery customer.
Benoit distracts Perry with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perry looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Benoit lands a couple of digs.
Perry utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Perry wants to sweep but no luck.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Perry has Benoit pulled in close to control his posture.
Perry keeping full guard, as Benoit tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthieu Benoit dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Benoit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Benoit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A clash of legs there as Benoit blocks the low kick.
Perry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Benoit scores with a punch to the head.
Perry with a jab.
Perry throws a head kick that misses.
A good leg kick by Benoit.
Perry swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benoit misses with a low kick.
Benoit throws a combination. Perry tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
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!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Benoit, as that shot connected.
Perry connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Matthieu Benoit has been cut.
Perry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Perry slips a jab from Benoit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benoit moves away.
Benoit lands a slapping body shot.
Perry throws the left hand but Benoit avoids the punch easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Perry.
Perry shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Benoit sprawls well. Benoit wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Perry gets slowly back to his feet.
Perry takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Perry with a jab.
Perry lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Perry fails in his attempt to clinch.
Perry takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Benoit shoots in looking for a takedown but Perry manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Benoit's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Benoit throws a body punch but Perry moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit moves out of range as Perry strikes.
Benoit throws a nice outside leg kick.
Perry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perry lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benoit misses with a wild body shot.
Perry rushes Benoit and presses him up against the cage.
Benoit tries to throw a body punch but Perry avoids it by throwing Benoit back against the cage.
Benoit lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Benoit jumps guard but Perry turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Benoit gets through Perry's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Perry is working for takedown but Benoit is calmly controlling the position for now.
Matthieu Benoit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lee Perry.
Benoit's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Benoit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Benoit is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Perry scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Benoit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Benoit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benoit lands with a right to the head.
Benoit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Perry blocks an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Benoit.
Benoit lands an uppercut.
Perry is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Benoit.
Perry is still on wobbly legs! Can Benoit finish him?
Benoit struggles to land a body shot inside as Perry controls his hands.
Perry blocks a body shot from Benoit.
Perry being controlled against the cage.
Perry seems to have recovered his senses.
Perry works on Benoit's body with a couple of short punches.
Perry is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Benoit is keeping busy.
Perry tries a body shot but Benoit blocks it.
Perry tries for a takedown. No joy.
Perry's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Perry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benoit scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Perry prevents a body shot from Benoit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perry misses with a punch to the body.
Benoit works on Perry's body with a couple of short punches.
Benoit can't find room to land a body shot as Perry controls the action.
Benoit pushes Perry back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Benoit lands a body punch.
Benoit lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Benoit.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Benoit creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Benoit missing with knees to the body.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Benoit here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Benoit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Perry breaks the clinch.
A shot to the liver by Perry. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Benoit dives in and grabs Perry's left leg, looking for a takedown. Perry pushes down on Benoit's head and hops out.
Benoit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perry moves away.
Benoit throws a good cross that connects.
Benoit throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matthieu Benoit clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Matthieu Benoit's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Benoit throws out a loose jab but Perry uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Perry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Benoit throws out a loose jab but Perry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perry connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Perry takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Perry just misses with a punch to the body.
A left and a right from Benoit both land. Nice combination.
Benoit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perry fails to land with a series of punches.
Benoit throws a hook but Perry avoids it easily.
Perry checks the leg kick.
Perry looks to land a left hand but Benoit moved out of range nicely.
Perry is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Perry slaps away a takedown attempt from Benoit, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry tries to clinch
and Benoit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Benoit looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Perry scores with a jab to the body.
Perry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Benoit lands a jab-cross combination.
Benoit takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Perry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Benoit scores with a nice right hand.
Perry ducks under a wild hook from Benoit.
Benoit throws a series of punches but Perry moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Benoit gets caught napping as Perry dives in and scores a takedown. Benoit manages to retain guard.
Benoit working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Perry doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Perry manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perry is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Benoit trying to control the position.
Benoit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Perry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Perry looking to pass the guard.
Perry passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Benoit keeps working.
Benoit dodges the ground and pound from Perry.
Perry wants to control for a moment but Benoit uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Perry lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Perry trying to pass the guard but Benoit defending well.
Benoit trying to control here.
Perry is pressing down on Benoit's thigh, looking to free his foot. Benoit is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benoit tries to roll over but Perry keeps him under control.
Perry is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Benoit reverses the position - he's now on top in Perry's guard.
Benoit wants to control from the top but Perry keeps moving.
Benoit throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Perry looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Lee Perry will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Matthieu Benoit'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Benoit takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Perry scores with a sloppy right hand. Benoit should have avoided that one.
Some wild striking there from Perry.
Perry throws a leg kick which misses Benoit's front leg but catches the back leg as Benoit tries to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Benoit.
Perry shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Perry showed some decent athleticism there.
Benoit wants to get back to full guard.
Perry tries to pass to full mount but Benoit defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perry is looking to take a break and control but Benoit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perry looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Benoit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Perry.
Perry missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Benoit gets back to full guard.
Perry passes into half guard.
Benoit is trying to maintain the position but Perry is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benoit slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Perry landing with the ground and pound.
Perry throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Perry wants to control from the top but Benoit keeps moving.
Benoit throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Perry advances to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perry working the head and body with strikes.
Perry throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Benoit is looking for a sweep. Perry is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Perry has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Perry with the ground and pound from mount.
Perry lands a heavy elbow.
Perry lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perry looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Perry prevents Benoit from getting the reversal.
Perry scoring with strikes but Benoit is staying in there.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Perry lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Benoit is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benoit is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Perry wants to control the pace but Benoit is squirming around nicely.
Benoit in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Oh Benoit is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Matthieu Benoit's cut is getting worse.
Perry loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Benoit scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Perry land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Perry stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Perry!
Lee Perry was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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