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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Cramdon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jared Michael (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cramdon might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to shine. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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190 lbs
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201 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ralph Cramdon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jared Michael!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick from Michael misses.
Michael has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cramdon is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cramdon tries to clinch up.
Cramdon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Michael throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cramdon.
Cramdon tries to clinch there but Michael circles away.
Cramdon shoots in for a takedown but Michael shows good takedown defense.
Michael ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cramdon moves away.
Nice shot lands for Michael.
Cramdon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Cramdon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cramdon drives through with a takedown into Michael's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Michael can't keep his opponent in guard - Cramdon advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Michael is in trouble now - Cramdon has advanced to mount!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cramdon tries to control but Michael wriggling away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cramdon looking to ground and pound but Michael is blocking nicely.
Cramdon trying to control but Michael is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cramdon looking to finish with strikes here!
Cramdon has hold of Michael's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Michael manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cramdon is working for a guillotine from mount but Michael frees his head quite easily.
Michael is wriggling around trying to escape.
Michael reaches up to try and control the position but Cramdon seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Michael rolls and tries to escape and now Cramdon has his back!
Cramdon not allowing Michael to control his hands.
Michael really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cramdon. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cramdon is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cramdon is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Michael has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Cramdon has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Michael taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Cramdon doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ralph Cramdon!
Ralph Cramdon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kamil Korczewski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hunter Akbar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamil Korczewski 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kamil Korczewski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hunter Akbar!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korczewski misses with a series of wild punches.
Akbar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Akbar digs a good body shot into Korczewski's ribs.
Akbar fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Korczewski is out of range.
A head kick misses from Korczewski.
Korczewski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Korczewski misses with a two punch combination.
Nice takedown defense from Korczewski. No joy for Akbar on that attempt.
Akbar lands with a thumping leg kick.
Akbar misses with a takedown attempt - Korczewski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kamil Korczewski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hunter Akbar.
Korczewski misses with a double jab
and Akbar counters with a good low kick that Korczewski was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Korczewski.
Korczewski checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Akbar shoots in and gets a takedown into Korczewski's guard.
Akbar is pushing down on Korczewski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Korczewski is fighting to maintain full guard but Akbar has managed to sneak the leg through.
Akbar wants to take a breather but Korczewski is having none of it.
Akbar stops Korczewski from getting back to his feet.
Akbar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Korczewski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Akbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akbar throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Akbar trying to control from half guard but Korczewski is working away.
Akbar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Korczewski's head.
Akbar working Korczewski over with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Korczewski has hold of Akbar's hands but Akbar slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Korczewski is trying to stand up here but Akbar is controlling him well.
Korczewski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Akbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akbar wants to free his trapped foot but Korczewski is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Akbar throwing shots but Korczewski is blocking nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Korczewski blocking the ground and pound attempt from Akbar.
Akbar is nestled in close to Korczewski, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Akbar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Akbar throwing shots but Korczewski is blocking nicely.
We've been hearing good reports from Korczewski's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akbar is looking for a kimura but Korczewski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Akbar to get the leverage.
Korczewski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Akbar.
Akbar trying to control from Korczewski's half guard. Korczewski has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Akbar is looking to work some ground and pound but Korczewski has wrist control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Akbar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Akbar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Akbar dominated that round.
That's time! Korczewski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Akbar manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Korczewski on his heels. He'll look to pass Korczewski's guard now, I'm sure.
Akbar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Akbar connects with a couple of short punches.
Akbar throwing strikes from guard but Korczewski blocks nicely.
Akbar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Akbar is standing up over Korczewski. Korczewski looks to escape but Akbar dives into side control.
Korczewski taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akbar thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
An elbow from Akbar crashes against the mat.
An elbow from Akbar crashes against the mat.
Korczewski is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Akbar postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akbar is trying to ground and pound but Korczewski uses the momentary lack of control by Akbar to regain half guard.
Korczewski avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Akbar.
Akbar has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Akbar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Korczewski's head.
Korczewski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Akbar is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Korczewski has managed to free his arm - good work.
Akbar not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akbar is trying to control. Korczewski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Akbar sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Korczewski defending well though.
Akbar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Korczewski taking some punishment here, with Akbar in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akbar is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Hunter Akbar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Korczewski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Akbar is trying to control the action in half guard but Korczewski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Akbar has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Akbar throwing shots but Korczewski is blocking nicely.
Korczewski is trying to stand up here but Akbar is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Akbar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Korczewski misses with a series of wild punches.
Akbar shoots in for a double leg but Korczewski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Akbar tries to score a power double leg takedown but Korczewski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Akbar somewhat.
Akbar drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Korczewski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Akbar on the ground.
Akbar stands up from Korczewski's guard - Akbar perhaps looking for a knockout.
Akbar shoots in and gets a takedown into Korczewski's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Korczewski working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Akbar.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Akbar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Akbar lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Akbar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Akbar keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Korczewski's head.
Akbar loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Akbar working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Korczewski's head.
Akbar with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akbar is looking to work some ground and pound but Korczewski has wrist control.
Akbar passes into half guard.
Akbar trying to mount his opponent but Korczewski defends it.
Akbar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akbar working Korczewski over with strikes.
Akbar slips a nice elbow through Korczewski's hands, connecting with Korczewski's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Korczewski is defending against the submission attempts here by Akbar.
Akbar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Korczewski's head.
Akbar working the head and body with strikes.
Akbar thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Korczewski's head.
Hunter Akbar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akbar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Akbar with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Akbar working the head and body with strikes.
Akbar is working for a kimura but Korczewski is defending it quite comfortably.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Akbar lands strikes from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hunter Akbar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Akbar 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 26:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hunter Akbar!
An out of breath Hunter Akbar 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baas Baako (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seifer Shinra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baako comes to the cage accompanied by Acapella Soul - The Lion Sleeps Tonight. The key to victory for Baas Baako has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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245 lbs
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244 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baas Baako!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seifer Shinra!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shinra lands with a straight right. Baako didn't see that one coming.
Baako looks to throw the jab but Shinra is out of range.
Good exchange - Baako coming out on top.
Shinra tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Baako paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Baako has Shinra up against the cage in a clinch.
Baako can't find room to land a body shot as Shinra controls the action.
Baako doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shinra looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Baako breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Baako lands with a good body shot.
Nice body punch from Baako.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shinra gets tackled into the cage by Baako. Baako maintains the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Baako.
Baako is leaning against Shinra and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shinra looks winded!
Baako's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baako takes a swing at Shinra's ribcage but misses.
Baako lands a slapping body shot.
Baako lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baako lands a left and a right that send Shinra crashing to the mat, dazed. Baako thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Seifer Shinra has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baako changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Baako drops Shinra with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Shinra looks back up at him and smiles so Baako waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Baako cracks Shinra with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Baako has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Shinra to stand back up!
Shinra is rocked!
Baako throws a right hand that Shinra ducks under and follows up with a left that Shinra also avoids with ease.
Shinra is still on wobbly legs! Can Baako finish him?
Baako connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shinra. Shinra circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Baako dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shinra seems to have recovered his senses.
Baako closes the distance and clinches.
Baako lands with a right to the head.
Baako breaks the clinch.
Baako steps in with a hook that catches Shinra right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Baako follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Shinra looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baas Baako!
Baas Baako managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Just Fight (Everything 7$), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hjalti Eyj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergio Velazquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eyj comes to the cage accompanied by I'm Sexy and I Know It. Velazquez has chosen Since the Flood- as his entrance music. Sergio Velazquez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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290 lbs
12 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hjalti Eyj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergio Velazquez !
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Velazquez misses its intended target.
Eyj throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Eyj slips a jab and a cross from Velazquez .
Velazquez works Eyj's body with a nice hook.
Eyj closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eyj is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Velazquez sees it coming and defends easily.
Eyj seems to be looking for submissions.
Eyj is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Eyj in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Velazquez tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Eyj!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hjalti Eyj!
Hjalti Eyj managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Steel Penn's All 160, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between William Anthony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdul Raheem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Anthony comes to the cage accompanied by Holidae Inn. 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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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Anthony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abdul Raheem!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anthony ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Raheem.
Raheem lands a nice looking body shot.
Raheem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anthony takes one on the button.
It looks like William Anthony has been cut.
Raheem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Raheem does no damage.
Abdul Raheem seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Anthony fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Raheem avoids it really well and circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Raheem, right into the meat.
Anthony uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raheem.
Anthony fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Raheem avoids it really well and circles away.
Anthony is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Raheem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raheem lands a really nice looking cross but Anthony seems unphased.
Raheem connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Donk. Raheem catches Anthony right on the button with a cross.
Raheem stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for William Anthony. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Raheem cracks a nice hook into Anthony's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raheem lunges at Anthony with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Anthony's hand.
Anthony takes one on the chin but seems OK.
William Anthony's cut is getting worse.
Anthony shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Raheem as he jumps to the side.
Abdul Raheem is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Raheem lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Anthony is rocked!
Anthony gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Raheem points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Anthony wakes up just in time to hear Raheem thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abdul Raheem!
An intense looking Abdul Raheem took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'It's been a hard year for me with ups and downs, wins and losses, but I feel comfortable now. To win on my 28th birthday is massive! I think I'm back at my best, and I'm ready to chase that belt once again. Thanks for the support!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derric Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Skarsgard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Styles might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Wiz Khalifa - Work Hard Play Hard. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 lbs
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Derric Styles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor Skarsgard!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skarsgard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Styles, pushing him back against the cage.
Styles misses with a body punch.
Styles blocks a body shot from Skarsgard.
Styles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Styles misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skarsgard's coach down at Ballas Only was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Skarsgard's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Skarsgard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
It looks like Derric Styles has been cut.
Skarsgard misses with a hook to the ribs.
Skarsgard misses with some punches.
Skarsgard tries to throw a body punch but Styles avoids it by throwing Skarsgard back against the cage.
Skarsgard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Styles blocking some punches.
Styles prevents Skarsgard from breaking the clinch.
Skarsgard works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Styles misses with a punch on the inside.
Skarsgard lands a shot to the body.
Skarsgard digs a right hand into Styles's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Styles's gas tank.
Skarsgard misses with a punch on the inside.
Styles is stalling here.
Skarsgard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skarsgard throws a head punch that misses.
Skarsgard prevents a body shot from Styles.
A short body shot lands from Skarsgard as the two fighters clinch.
Skarsgard misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skarsgard struggles to land a body shot inside as Styles controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skarsgard misses with a hook from the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Skarsgard's face as he tries to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Skarsgard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Styles.
Skarsgard tries to work over Styles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skarsgard tries a body shot but Styles blocks it.
Skarsgard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Styles prevents a body shot from Skarsgard.
Skarsgard throws a head punch that misses.
Skarsgard blocks an uppercut.
Styles controlling the action here for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Styles can't find room to land a body shot as Skarsgard controls the action.
Styles has a couple of punches blocked by Skarsgard.
Skarsgard tries to break free but Styles pushes him back against the cage.
Skarsgard prevents a body shot from Styles.
Styles has had enough of the clinch but Skarsgard keeps him there for the moment.
Skarsgard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Skarsgard fails to land.
Styles breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Styles walks into a jab.
Styles is looking to chop away at Skarsgard's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Styles displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skarsgard throws out the jab.
Skarsgard throws a lazy right hand but Styles sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Styles drops his hands momentarily and Skarsgard takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skarsgard misses with a double jab.
Skarsgard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Skarsgard. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Skarsgard.
Styles walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Styles throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Skarsgard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Styles.
Skarsgard throws a wild body kick that Styles sees coming a mile off.
Skarsgard misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Skarsgard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derric Styles's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Skarsgard misses with a looping left.
Skarsgard checks a leg kick nicely.
Skarsgard takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A head kick from Skarsgard lands but Styles takes it in his stride.
Skarsgard cracks a nice hook into Styles's ribs.
Styles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Skarsgard wants to clinch but Styles slips to the side
and Styles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skarsgard attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Skarsgard lands a slapping body shot.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Styles lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skarsgard misses with a body punch.
Skarsgard struggles to land a body shot inside as Styles controls his hands.
Styles scores with a shoulder strike.
Skarsgard tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Styles is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Styles looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Skarsgard breaks the clinch.
Skarsgard scores with a crisp jab that stopped Styles in his tracks.
Derric Styles's cut is getting worse.
Skarsgard tries to close the distance and clinch up but Styles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Skarsgard, right into the meat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Styles misses with a left hand
and Skarsgard counters with a head kick that drops Styles to the mat! Styles scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Styles is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skarsgard shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Styles takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Skarsgard sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Styles bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thor Skarsgard!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Thor Skarsgard waved his t-shirt featuring //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bill Clinton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cormac Gutz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Clinton might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Break Ya Neck. Gutz has chosen Everyday as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Clinton!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cormac Gutz!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clinton connects with a looping right hand.
Gutz works Clinton's body with a nice hook.
Clinton looks to land a left hand but Gutz moved out of range nicely.
Gutz lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Clinton throws a hook but Gutz avoids it easily.
Gutz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clinton scores with a nice head shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gutz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Clinton, pushing him back against the cage.
Gutz trying to control the position but instead, Clinton has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gutz into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Gutz.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Clinton as Gutz tries to tie him up.
Clinton can't get the takedown.
Gutz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gutz.
Clinton wants to take the fight to the mat but Gutz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Clinton is working for takedown but Gutz is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bill Clinton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gutz gets underhooks to prevent Clinton's takedown attempt.
Clinton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gutz gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gutz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Clinton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gutz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gutz has Clinton pressed against the cage.
Clinton is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gutz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Clinton wants to take the fight to the mat but Gutz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Clinton wants a takedown.
Clinton goes for a takedown attempt but Gutz pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gutz throws a series of punches but Clinton moves out of range.
Clinton throws a sloppy body shot
and Gutz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Gutz.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gutz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body kick from Gutz.
Jab by Gutz.
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!
Nice body kick there by Gutz.
Clinton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gutz.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gutz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Nice shot by Clinton.
Some wild striking there from Clinton.
Clinton misses with a hook. Gutz ducked under it nicely.
Gutz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gutz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gutz!
Clinton takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Clinton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jab, jab by Gutz - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clinton throws an overhand right that lands on Gutz's shoulder, as Gutz tries to avoid the shot.
Clinton feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gutz's calf.
Clinton misses with a hook.
Clinton takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gutz. Clinton shrugs it off though.
Clinton takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Nice straight punches there by Gutz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gutz.
Clinton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gutz.
Gutz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Clinton is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clinton shoots in for a takedown but Gutz shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Oh Clinton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Clinton loads up on a big right hand but Gutz slips the punch.
Clinton seems to have got his legs back now.
Gutz fakes the leg kick and cracks Clinton in the body.
Clinton throws the left hand but Gutz avoids the punch easily.
Gutz scores with a kick to the body.
Gutz moves into the clinch.
Gutz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gutz is pushing Clinton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gutz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gutz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gutz.
Stalling in the clinch from Gutz.
Gutz manages to break the clinch.
Gutz throws a combination. Clinton tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Clinton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gutz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Clinton momentarily.
Gutz moves in looking to clinch but Clinton pushes him off.
Clinton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gutz. Gutz obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Clinton throws a big shot that misses.
Gutz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gutz fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Clinton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gutz misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cormac Gutz dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Gutz moves in looking to clinch but Clinton pushes him off.
The crowd cheers as Clinton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gutz doesn't seem phased though.
Gutz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Clinton looks to land a right hand but Gutz moved out of range.
Gutz throws a shot from downtown. Clinton moves away and avoids it.
Gutz lands with a good body shot.
Clinton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gutz.
Gutz lands with a right hand.
Clinton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gutz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gutz takes one on the button.
Gutz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gutz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clinton throws out the jab.
Gutz walks into a jab.
Gutz looks to land a body kick but Clinton moved away.
Clinton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Clinton misses with a hook. Gutz ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Clinton.
Gutz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Clinton under the eye.
Clinton takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gutz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cormac Gutz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gutz cracks Clinton with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gutz defending well as Clinton loads up on a big left hand.
Gutz connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Clinton misses with an uppercut.
Clinton throws a looping overhand right but Gutz ducks down to avoid it.
and Gutz counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Clinton! He's just covering up as Gutz starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cormac Gutz!
Cormac Gutz is the new middleweight champion!
Cormac Gutz 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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