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BFE: Bloodsport XXXVII PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Juan Dimagiba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Black (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as John Black enters the cage!
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170 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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180 lbs
19 - 15 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juan Dimagiba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Black!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black punishes Dimagiba's body with a nice straight punch.
Dimagiba fails to land with a series of punches.
John Black seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Black cracks the inside of Dimagiba's front leg.
Black closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Black.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Black has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Black lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Black crunches a lovely knee into Dimagiba's ribcage.
A knee to the head by Black.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Black is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Dimagiba is breathing heavily.
Dimagiba has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Black after a bit of a struggle.
Black lands an elbow inside that Dimagiba shrugs off.
Dimagiba has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Black avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Black trying to stall but Dimagiba improves his position.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Black.
Black controlling the action here for a moment.
Black trying to land knees to the body.
Black lands an elbow that stopped Dimagiba in his tracks for a moment.
Black lands an elbow that stopped Dimagiba in his tracks for a moment.
Nice body punch from Black.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Black.
Black lands a hook to the side of the head.
Black lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dimagiba backwards.
Dimagiba takes an elbow to the temple.
Black lands an elbow inside.
Dimagiba avoiding damage as Black throws knees to the body.
Black lands an elbow that stopped Dimagiba in his tracks for a moment.
Black comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short left from Black.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Black obliges.
Black crunches a lovely knee into Dimagiba's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Black lands an elbow inside that Dimagiba shrugs off.
Still in the clinch, Black scores with a nice short uppercut.
Black lands an elbow just above Dimagiba 's eye.
Black landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Black landing knees to the body.
Black comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Black unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dimagiba lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Black lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Black.
Black lands an elbow just above Dimagiba 's eye.
Dimagiba takes an elbow to the forehead.
Knees in the clinch landing for Black.
Dimagiba really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Black landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Black working Dimagiba over with knees to the body.
Black putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dimagiba in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Black landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Black scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Black.
Black unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Black lands a knee to the body.
Black lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Black lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Black lands a hook to the side of the head.
Black lands an elbow that stopped Dimagiba in his tracks for a moment.
Black comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Black landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Black scores a nice knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black slows down the pace here.
Black unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dimagiba lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Black lands a knee to the body.
Black lands a knee to the body.
Black lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Black lands an elbow just above Dimagiba 's eye.
Black pushes Dimagiba back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Black taking a breather.
Black creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dimagiba's defenses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Black obliges.
Nice elbow from Black.
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!
Black scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Black lands an elbow just above Dimagiba 's eye.
Black lands an elbow inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black is pressed up against the cage. Dimagiba has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Black down to the mat. Black avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Dimagiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Dimagiba's head.
A head kick misses from Black.
Black connects with a high kick.
Black throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dimagiba is rocked!
Black throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Oh Dimagiba is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Black displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Black stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Black wants it to stay on the feet.
Black tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dimagiba seems to have got his legs back now.
Black connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dimagiba takes one on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Black lands with a kick to the ribs.
Good leg kick by Black there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Dimagiba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Black as he avoids it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Black lands with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Black dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Black punishes Dimagiba's body with a nice straight punch.
Dimagiba takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A head kick misses from Black.
Danga de danga de dang - Dimagiba scores with a four punch combination!
Black misses with a head kick.
Black with a nice cross.
Dimagiba takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Black - that will leave a mark!
Black scores with a nice strike.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black stalling against the cage.
Black lands an elbow inside that Dimagiba shrugs off.
Black landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Black lands with a short shot to the head.
Black throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dimagibas head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimagiba has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Black avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Black unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Black using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Black cracks Dimagiba with a nice body shot.
Black lands an elbow inside that Dimagiba shrugs off.
Black taking a breather.
Black landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A knee to the head by Black.
Black working Dimagiba over with knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Black throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
John Black seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Black scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice elbow from Black.
Black lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Dimagiba is looking to take this one to the mat.
Black lands an elbow inside.
A right hand to the body from Black.
Black lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black lands a nice elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Black.
Black lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Black prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Dimagiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice elbow from Black.
Black landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Black utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Black lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Dimagiba takes a knee to the side of the body.
Black manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Black gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Black landing knees to the body.
Black lands a nice elbow.
Black lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black lands a damaging elbow.
Black lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Black putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dimagiba in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Black gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Black lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Black landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Black landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Black lands a damaging elbow.
Black lands a knee to the body.
Black unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dimagiba lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knees in the clinch landing for Black.
Black comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Dimagiba's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Black lands an elbow that stopped Dimagiba in his tracks for a moment.
Dimagiba takes an elbow to the temple.
Black lands an elbow just above Dimagiba 's eye.
Black landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dimagiba blocks it with crossed arms.
Black landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Black slows down the pace here.
Black lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dimagiba backwards.
Black lands an elbow that stopped Dimagiba in his tracks for a moment.
Dimagiba misses with a hook from the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Black is stalling here.
Black putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dimagiba in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dimagiba goes for a takedown in the clinch but Black prevents it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dimagiba goes for a takedown attempt but Black pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dimagiba fails with the takedown
and Black counters by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Black showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Black stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A punch lands to the side of Dimagiba 's head but he takes it in his stride.
John Black seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Black throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Black lands with a shot to the body.
Black cracks Dimagiba with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dimagiba takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Dimagiba fails with a takedown attempt.
Dimagiba shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Black as he avoids it easily.
Black lands with a kick to the temple. Dimagiba shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Black lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black throws a leg kick which misses Dimagiba's front leg but catches the back leg as Dimagiba tries to avoid it.
Dimagiba shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Black but Black pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juan Dimagiba. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black punishes Dimagiba's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black fakes the leg kick and cracks Dimagiba in the body.
Dimagiba tries to score a power double leg takedown but Black sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dimagiba somewhat.
Black explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
John Black is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Black rushes Dimagiba and presses him up against the cage.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Dimagiba. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Black putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dimagiba in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Black unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Black gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Black lands a nice knee to the body.
Black lands a good knee to the midsection. Dimagiba won't want to take too many of those.
Black lands an elbow just above Dimagiba 's eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black lands an elbow inside that Dimagiba shrugs off.
Black putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dimagiba in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Dimagiba takes an elbow to the temple.
Black is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Juan Dimagiba has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Black lands an elbow inside that Dimagiba shrugs off.
Dimagiba looking for a takedown.
Black lands a body shot.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Black.
Black lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Black creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dimagiba's defenses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Black obliges.
Black lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Black obliges.
Black is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Black using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Black lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Black.
Black unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dimagiba lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Black is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Black putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dimagiba in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Black has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Black comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Black.
Dimagiba drops down looking for an ankle pick but Black pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dimagiba dives in and grabs Black's left leg, looking for a takedown. Black pushes down on Dimagiba's head and hops out.
Black scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dimagiba in his tracks.
Black wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dimagiba takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
John Black is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Black feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dimagiba's calf.
Black closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Black lands a nice knee to the body.
Black utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dimagiba in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Black lands a nice knee to the body.
Dimagiba will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Black comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Black missing with knees to the body.
Black softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Black.
A head punch on the inside from Dimagiba fails to land.
Black prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dimagiba is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Black landing knees to the body.
Black creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Dimagiba's defenses.
Black lands a good knee to the midsection. Dimagiba won't want to take too many of those.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Black comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Black 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 24:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 24:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Black!
An out of breath John Black 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rand Al Thor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ac Res (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al Thor's entrance music is Hail the Dragon. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rand Al Thor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ac Res!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Thor throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Res blocks the body kick.
Res takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Al Thor misses with a looping left.
Al Thor slaps away a takedown attempt from Res, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Al Thor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Al Thor connects with an inside leg kick.
Res darts in looking for a takedown but Al Thor gets double underhooks and turns Res into the cage.
Al Thor pushes Res back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Al Thor presses Res against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Res jumps guard but Al Thor stands there with Res around his waist. Res gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Rand Al Thor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ac Res.
Res blocks an elbow strike from Al Thor.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al Thor.
Res wants to break free but Al Thor has control.
With the fighters up against the cage, Al Thor throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Res wants to break free but Al Thor has control.
A shot in the inside from Al Thor.
Res wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Al Thor has him pressed against the cage.
Al Thor misses with some punches.
Al Thor can't find room to land a body shot as Res controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Al Thor.
Res wants to take the fight to the mat but Al Thor manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Al Thor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Res wants to break free but Al Thor has control.
Al Thor has Res pressed against the cage, preventing Res from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Res breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Al Thor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Al Thor throws a head kick but Res moves out of range.
Al Thor throws a head kick that misses.
Al Thor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Res's sensitive parts.
Al Thor tries to clinch
and Res counters by moving into the clinch.
Res lands an uppercut.
Al Thor lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Res is trying to pull guard but Al Thor has him pressed against the cage.
Res wants to break the clinch but can't.
Al Thor lands a left hand.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Al Thor.
Res tries to break free but Al Thor pushes him back against the cage.
Al Thor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Al Thor.
Al Thor prevents a takedown attempt there.
Al Thor creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Res's defenses.
Al Thor lands a damaging elbow.
Al Thor creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Al Thor has Res pressed against the cage, preventing Res from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Al Thor scores with a shoulder strike.
Res is trying to break free.
Res misses with a short punch on the inside.
Al Thor tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Res is trying to pull guard but Al Thor has him pressed against the cage.
Nice elbow from Al Thor.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Al Thor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Res's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Al Thor connects with a nice looking jab.
Al Thor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Res has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Res tries to keep at a distance but Al Thor has taken the fight into the clinch.
Res wants to break free but Al Thor has control.
Al Thor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Res is trying to break the clinch but Al Thor is controlling him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Al Thor.
Res gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Al Thor is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Res wants to work for an arm triangle but Al Thor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Res is looking for a kimura here.
Res is trying to work for a kimura but Al Thor is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Res is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Res wants to work for an arm triangle but Al Thor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Res is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Al Thor has managed to free his arm - good work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Al Thor is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rand Al Thor dominated that round.
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.
A slapping leg kick lands for Al Thor.
Rand Al Thor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Res keeps the fight on the outside.
Al Thor wants to land a leg kick but Res is out of range.
Al Thor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Al Thor throws a head kick that misses.
Res checks a leg kick nicely.
Al Thor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Al Thor connects with a high kick.
Al Thor connects with a crisp jab.
Horrible takedown by Res or perhaps it was just good defense by Al Thor which made him look bad.
Res looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Thor misses with a head kick.
No luck for Res with that takedown attempt.
Rand Al Thor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ac Res.
Al Thor has Res up against the cage in a clinch.
Res tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Al Thor smiles and moves away.
Al Thor lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Al Thor slaps away a takedown attempt from Res, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Al Thor displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Thor tries to land a front kick but Res steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Al Thor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Res on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Al Thor. Al Thor obviously looking to wear him down.
Res takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rand Al Thor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Res takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rand Al Thor is winning the standup battle so far.
Al Thor takes a swing at Res's ribcage but misses.
Res shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Al Thor is trying to defend but Res finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Res is working for a submission of some sort.
Al Thor has his hands clasped together around Res's back. He's all about the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Res is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Al Thor defends it well.
Res 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.
Res is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Res is trying to work for a kimura but Al Thor is defending well.
Al Thor wants to control but Res is keeping busy.
Res is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Al Thor is controlling Res's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rand Al Thor dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Al Thor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've been told by Al Thor's head coaches at The Gentleman's Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Al Thor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Al Thor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Al Thor prevents Res from breaking the clinch.
Al Thor looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Al Thor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Al Thor lands with a right to the head.
Al Thor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Al Thor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Res backwards.
Al Thor lands an elbow inside that Res shrugs off.
Res goes for a takedown in the clinch but Al Thor prevents it.
Al Thor prevents the takedown attempt.
Al Thor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Res.
Res takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Res's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Al Thor lands a nice shot to the body.
Al Thor lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Thor lands an elbow just above Res 's eye.
Al Thor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Al Thor lands a body shot in the clinch.
Al Thor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Al Thor lands an elbow inside.
A body shot lands from Al Thor.
Nice elbow from Al Thor.
Al Thor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Res can do to turn this around?
Al Thor lands an elbow that stopped Res in his tracks for a moment.
Res is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Res is trying to pull guard but Al Thor has him pressed against the cage.
Res is still on wobbly legs! Can Al Thor finish him?
Rand Al Thor has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ac Res.
Res blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Al Thor throws an elbow but it misses.
Al Thor has a couple of punches blocked by Res.
Res avoids a wild elbow strike from Al Thor.
Al Thor misses with an elbow strike.
Al Thor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Al Thor throws an elbow that misses.
Res blocks the elbow strike.
Res seems to have recovered his senses.
Al Thor lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Al Thor cracks Res with a nice body shot.
Al Thor lands a hook that snaps the head of Res backwards.
Al Thor throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ress head.
Al Thor pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Res! Al Thor unloads with more strikes and Res sinks to his knees! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rand Al Thor!
After winning the bout, Rand Al Thor thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ralph Cramdon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wrest Wallberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cramdon comes to the cage accompanied by shine. Ralph Cramdon has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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190 lbs
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203 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
7 - 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wrest Wallberg!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallberg closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wallberg prevents the takedown attempt.
Wallberg lands a takedown into guard.
Cramdon wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cramdon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Cramdon lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wallberg!
Wallberg has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Cramdon's lack of action.
Cramdon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wallberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cramdon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Wallberg controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Cramdon wants to pass the guard but Wallberg is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Cramdon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cramdon seems to be working for a kimura but Wallberg defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cramdon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wallberg has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cramdon trying to control from Wallberg's half guard. Wallberg has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Cramdon wants to control from the top but Wallberg keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallberg pulls Cramdon in close to prevent any damage.
Cramdon looking to pass the guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cramdon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
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 Ralph Cramdon will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cramdon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wallberg rushes Cramdon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cramdon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wallberg gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cramdon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wallberg pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Wallberg lands a left hand.
Wallberg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wallberg misses with a knee to the head.
Wallberg lands an elbow just above Cramdon 's eye.
It looks like Ralph Cramdon has been cut.
Still in the clinch, Wallberg scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cramdon drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wallberg pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ralph Cramdon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallberg circles away from the clinch attempt
and Wallberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wallberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cramdon.
Wallberg 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 keep at a distance but Wallberg has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cramdon fails to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cramdon is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wallberg pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallberg prevents the takedown attempt.
Wallberg has picked Cramdon up - he's going for a ride! Wallberg dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Cramdon trying to hold on to Wallberg's head to control him but Wallberg postures up.
Wallberg lands strikes from half guard.
Wallberg prevents Cramdon from improving his position.
Wallberg scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wallberg wants to pass the guard but Cramdon is defending well.
Wallberg working Cramdon over with strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallberg wants to pass to mount but Cramdon is defending the position.
Cramdon wants to control but Wallberg is keeping busy.
Wallberg passes the guard and advances to mount!
Wallberg with the ground and pound from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallberg looking to finish Cramdon with some ground and pound. This is bad for Cramdon!
Wallberg lands a nice shot to the head.
Cramdon is rocked!
Wallberg prevents Cramdon from getting the reversal.
Oh Cramdon is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cramdon tries to hold on but Wallberg pushes him away.
Wallberg loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Cramdon scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Wallberg land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Wallberg stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wrest Wallberg!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ric Landeverde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Burer Mutant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Landeverde's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Napalm & Erruption- In San Francisco. Ric Landeverde could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Burer Mutant's chin.
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147 lbs
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135 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ric Landeverde!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Burer Mutant!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landeverde fails with a takedown attempt.
Mutant connects with a crisp jab.
Landeverde takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Landeverde shoots in and bounces Mutant off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mutant wants to control the position but Landeverde says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Landeverde seems to be working for a kimura but Mutant defends the submission attempt.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Landeverde in particular looking to stall.
Mutant blocking the ground and pound attempt from Landeverde.
Landeverde is trying to work for a kimura but Mutant is defending well.
Landeverde is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
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.
Ground and pound from Landeverde.
Mutant keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Landeverde is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mutant is just riding it out for now. Landeverde eventually gives up the hold.
We've been hearing good reports from Landeverde'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.
Mutant really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Landeverde. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mutant is concentrating on defense, preventing Landeverde from advancing position.
Landeverde wants to control but Mutant is keeping him busy.
Landeverde not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Landeverde throwing shots but Mutant is blocking nicely.
Landeverde missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mutant trying to control but Landeverde postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landeverde slows the pace down in half guard.
Landeverde is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mutant defends it well.
Mutant is looking to control Landeverde's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Mutant avoid being mounted?
Landeverde slips a nice elbow through Mutant's hands, connecting with Mutant's forehead.
Mutant wants to control but Landeverde is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Landeverde in particular looking to stall.
Mutant trying to control here.
Mutant on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Landeverde is looking to take a break and control but Mutant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landeverde 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.
Landeverde is looking for a kimura here.
Landeverde is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Mutant is just riding it out for now. Landeverde eventually gives up the hold.
Landeverde wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mutant keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landeverde missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Landeverde is keen to just control but Mutant is a slippery customer.
Mutant trying to hold on to Landeverde's head to control him but Landeverde postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mutant can do anything to dispel that myth.
Landeverde is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Mutant is looking for a sweep. Landeverde is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Landeverde missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Landeverde is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Landeverde wants to work for an arm triangle but Mutant is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Landeverde seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Landeverde lands with a punch from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ric Landeverde dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mutant tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Landeverde was well out of range. Poor timing from Mutant.
Landeverde on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Mutant is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Mutant throws a right hand that Landeverde ducks under and follows up with a left that Landeverde also avoids with ease.
Landeverde has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mutant finds it's way round the side to connect with Landeverde's head.
Landeverde shoots in looking for a takedown. Mutant tries to sprawl out of it but Landeverde keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mutant manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've been informed that Mutant has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Landeverde misses with a takedown attempt - Mutant sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mutant defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Landeverde.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ric Landeverde. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Landeverde has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Landeverde needs to keep his hands up - Mutant had a free shot at his head there.
Landeverde shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mutant as he jumps to the side.
Mutant is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landeverde drives through with a takedown into Mutant's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Landeverde tries to stand but Mutant is controlling from the bottom.
Landeverde thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ric Landeverde overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Landeverde advances to half guard.
Landeverde sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mutant defending well though.
Mutant is trying to control but can't.
Mutant is staying active underneath Landeverde, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mutant is trying to control but can't.
Landeverde thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mutant's head.
Mutant taking some punishment here, with Landeverde in his half guard.
Landeverde is thwarting Mutant's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landeverde is working for a submission of some sort.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Landeverde lands a nice short elbow.
Landeverde wants to work for an arm triangle but Mutant is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Landeverde is working for a kimura but Mutant is defending it quite comfortably.
Landeverde prevents Mutant from improving his position.
Landeverde thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landeverde trying to control the action but Mutant is working from the bottom.
Landeverde scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Landeverde 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.
Mutant is controlling Landeverde's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Landeverde trying to control from half guard but Mutant is working away.
Mutant trying to control but Landeverde postures up.
Landeverde working over Mutant with some ground and pound. Mutant looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Mutant wants to control but Landeverde is keeping busy.
Landeverde keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Mutant trying to control from the bottom.
Mutant is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Landeverde scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mutant avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Landeverde.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mutant trying to control here.
Landeverde seems to be working for a kimura but Mutant defends the submission attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mutant taking some punishment here, with Landeverde in his half guard.
Landeverde uses his free foot to push down on Mutant's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Mutant.
Landeverde is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Mutant has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Mutant!
Landeverde has his hands on Mutant's head, controlling the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Landeverde working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mutant doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mutant manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ric Landeverde dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Landeverde.
Mutant throws a looping overhand right but Landeverde ducks down to avoid it.
No joy there for Mutant, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mutant has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Landeverde is defended easily by Mutant.
Mutant thuds a left hand into Landeverde's body.
Mutant cracks Landeverde with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Mutant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Landeverde manages to avoid it.
Mutant misses with a few strikes there.
Mutant tests Landeverde's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mutant misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mutant scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Landeverde will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ric Landeverde. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mutant fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mutant connects with a right hand. Landeverde shakes it off.
Landeverde shoots in looking for a takedown but Mutant manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Landeverde's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Landeverde is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Mutant's half guard.
Mutant is trying to maintain the position but Landeverde is very close to passing his half guard.
Mutant won't allow Landeverde to pass to mount.
Landeverde is looking for a kimura but Mutant is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Landeverde to get the leverage.
Landeverde wants to work for an arm triangle but Mutant is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Landeverde is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mutant is trying to maintain the position but Landeverde is very close to passing his half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Landeverde lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Landeverde seems to be working for a kimura but Mutant defends the submission attempt.
Landeverde working the head and body with strikes.
Landeverde scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landeverde is working for a kimura but Mutant is defending it quite comfortably.
Mutant trying to control from the bottom.
Mutant wants to improve his position but Landeverde is controlling well.
Landeverde scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Landeverde is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Mutant!
Landeverde trying to control but Mutant is having none of it.
Landeverde has hold of Mutant's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Mutant manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Landeverde connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Landeverde lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mutant tries to control Landeverde's body but Landeverde pushes him off. Mutant squirms to his side and now Landeverde has his back!
Landeverde is landing with strikes. Mutant can't take much more of this.
Mutant is rocked!
Landeverde has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Mutant is defending well but eventually Landeverde manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Mutant has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ric Landeverde!
Ric Landeverde spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jason Yee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Kissinger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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180 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
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Yee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Kissinger!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Yee. Kissinger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kissinger misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kissinger shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Yee eats them both and turns towards Kissinger to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Jason Yee has been cut.
Yee throws a series of strikes that have Kissinger backpedaling.
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!
Kissinger misses with a looping right.
Sloppy strikes from Yee. Those never looked like landing.
Kissinger staying out of range there.
Yee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kissinger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yee.
Kissinger closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Kissinger tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Yee is trying to control Kissinger's posture but Kissinger avoids it.
Yee sneaks back into half guard.
Kissinger is trying to control. Yee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kissinger missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kissinger wants to pass the guard but Yee is defending well.
Kissinger is looking for a kimura here.
Yee moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Yee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Yee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kissinger's guard.
Yee slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Yee happy to just control the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kissinger is trying to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Yee politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Yee prefers to stall for the moment though.
Kissinger is trying to control Yee's posture but Yee avoids it.
Kissinger manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kissinger actively working from the bottom here.
Yee is pressing down on Kissinger's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kissinger is holding on for now.
Kissinger is staying active underneath Yee, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kissinger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kissinger actively working from the bottom here.
Yee seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yee wants to get back to his feet.
Kissinger gets back to full guard.
Kissinger is looking for a triangle but Yee pushes his legs off easily.
Kissinger throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yee is stalling in the full guard.
Kissinger looking for a guillotine here but Yee defends easily.
Kissinger is trying to control the position but Yee postures up.
Yee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kissinger keeping moving, preventing Yee from controlling successfully.
Kissinger has his foot on Yee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Yee works his way back into a safe position though.
Kissinger looking for a guillotine here but Yee defends easily.
Yee trying to control but Kissinger is working from the bottom.
Yee seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Yee trying to control the position from guard on top but Kissinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
Kissinger looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
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 Jason Yee will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jason Yee'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.
Kissinger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yee blocks a jab.
Horrible takedown by Kissinger or perhaps it was just good defense by Yee which made him look bad.
Yee forces Kissinger back against the cage and clinches.
Yee lands an elbow inside.
Kissinger decides to pull guard.
Yee passes Kissinger's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kissinger manages to get to full guard.
Yee passes Kissinger's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Kissinger is trying to get back to full guard.
Kissinger actively working from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kissinger is looking to improve his position.
Yee wants to control but Kissinger is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yee is controlling the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Yee's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Jason Yee overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kissinger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jason Yee has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Kissinger lands with a straight right. Yee didn't see that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kissinger throws a chopping leg kick but Yee manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kissinger with a hook.
Kissinger moves away from the strike by Yee.
Yee lands a jab to the head.
Kissinger gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kissinger tries to keep at a distance but Yee has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kissinger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yee lands a nice elbow.
Yee misses with an elbow strike.
Yee misses with an elbow strike.
Kissinger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kissinger jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Yee walks away with a smile on his face. Kissinger gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Yee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kissinger has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Kissinger slips under a jab from Yee.
Yee tries to clinch up.
Jason Yee is winning the standup battle so far.
Yee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kissinger moves out of range as Yee strikes.
Yee connects with the punch.
Yee connects with a right that clearly hurt Kissinger. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Yee proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Kissinger collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jason Yee!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mark Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Caleb Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Foster's choice of entrance music: Lynyrd Skynrd - Sweet Home Alabama. Caleb Foster has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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30
191 lbs
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200 lbs
29 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mark Boxer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Caleb Foster!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boxer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Foster is looking to clinch but Boxer is avoiding it.
Foster moves into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Foster's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boxer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Foster backwards.
Foster throws a punch but it's blocked by Boxer.
Boxer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boxer has a couple of punches blocked by Foster.
Boxer is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Foster gets through Boxer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Boxer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Foster wants the takedown. Boxer is fighting it off but Foster persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Boxer's guard against the cage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Boxer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Boxer is trying to keep Foster in close.
Foster loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boxer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foster trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster postures up in Boxer's guard and throws a big left but Boxer blocks it.
Foster postures up.
Foster slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Foster has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Foster working away.
Boxer defending against the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Foster fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Boxer regains half guard, as Foster was trying to land strikes.
Nice strikes from Foster there.
Boxer is controlling Foster's trapped leg to prevent Foster from advancing to side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxer taking some punishment here, with Foster in his half guard.
Foster thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Foster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Boxer defending well though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foster missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Foster is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boxer regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Foster.
Foster postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Foster throws a big elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Foster's guard.
Boxer trying to control but Foster is working from the bottom.
Boxer looking to sit in guard and control but Foster gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Foster scoring with punches to the head and body.
Boxer looking for a sweep. Not yet Boxer, not yet.
Foster with a flurry of punches that miss.
Foster postures up in Boxer's guard and throws a big left but Boxer blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster postures up in Boxer's guard and throws a big left but Boxer blocks it.
Foster postures up in Boxer's guard and throws a big left but Boxer blocks it.
Foster throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Foster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Boxer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Foster.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boxer trying to keep a closed guard but Foster is proving a slippery customer.
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!
Foster with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Foster postures up in Boxer's guard and throws a big left but Boxer blocks it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Foster throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Foster postures up in Boxer's guard and throws a big left but Boxer blocks it.
Foster with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Foster dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Boxer keeps the fight on the outside.
Foster wants to clinch up but Boxer keeps it at a distance.
Boxer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Foster has Boxer up against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Foster.
Boxer is trying to maintain a safe position but Foster gets an underhook and turns Boxer into the cage.
A short right from Boxer.
A short right from Foster on the inside.
Boxer gets underhooks to prevent Foster's takedown attempt.
Foster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boxer just misses with a punch to the body.
Foster tries to clinch there but Boxer circles away.
Boxer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Foster shoots in for a takedown but Boxer shows good takedown defense.
Foster tries to clinch but Boxer is having none of it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boxer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Boxer.
Foster looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster tries to free his leg and advance position but Boxer is retaining full guard.
Foster with a flurry of punches that miss.
Foster connects with a couple of short punches.
Foster postures up and lands a big shot to Boxer's brow.
Foster is looking to work some ground and pound but Boxer has wrist control.
Boxer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Foster is pushing down on Boxer's leg trying to pass to half guard. Boxer is fighting to maintain full guard but Foster has managed to sneak the leg through.
Foster not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Foster is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Boxer defends it well.
Foster is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxer is looking to improve his position.
Boxer regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Foster.
Boxer seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Foster throwing strikes from guard but Boxer blocks nicely.
Foster postures up in Boxer's guard and throws a big left but Boxer blocks it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foster postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Boxer is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Foster, into his guard.
Foster is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Boxer presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Boxer fails to land.
A short right from Foster on the inside.
Foster wants a takedown but no success here.
Mark Boxer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caleb Foster.
Foster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Boxer.
A head punch on the inside from Foster fails to land.
Foster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boxer lands a hook that snaps the head of Foster backwards.
Boxer working aggressively here.
Boxer lands a hook that snaps the head of Foster backwards.
A short right from Foster.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Foster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Foster.
Foster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boxer prevents the takedown attempt.
Boxer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Foster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Boxer throws a series of punches but Foster moves out of range.
Foster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Foster walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Foster throws a big shot that misses.
Boxer swings widly with a right hand
and Foster moves into the clinch.
Foster pushes Boxer back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Foster breaks the clinch.
Caleb Foster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foster tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Boxer defends well and Foster ends up having to push Boxer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Boxer.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Caleb Foster 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. This is the final round!
A punch combination from Boxer misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Foster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Foster avoids the body shot from Boxer.
Foster closes the distance and clinches.
Boxer tries a body shot but Foster blocks it.
Boxer wants to stall.
Foster throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boxers head.
Foster wants a takedown but no success here.
Boxer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Foster's elbow.
Boxer gets through Foster's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Foster softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Foster lands a hook that snaps the head of Boxer backwards.
Foster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boxer thuds a left hand into Foster's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Foster throws a hook but Boxer blocks it.
Mark Boxer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer keeps the fight on the outside.
Boxer misses with a low kick.
Boxer throws a body punch but Foster moves out of range.
Foster tries to clinch there but Boxer circles away.
Boxer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Foster.
Foster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Boxer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boxer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boxer is looking to wear down Foster with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Foster.
Mark Boxer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Boxer tries to keep at a distance but Foster has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boxer misses with a punch to the body.
Boxer misses with a punch to the body.
Boxer misses with some punches.
Boxer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Foster throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boxers head.
Foster misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxer blocks an uppercut.
Boxer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boxer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Foster misses with a short punch on the inside.
Boxer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Foster has a couple of punches blocked by Boxer.
Boxer lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Foster is working for takedown but Boxer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Mark Boxer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caleb Foster.
A short left from Boxer.
Foster lands with a light punch inside.
Boxer misses with a body punch.
Boxer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boxer tries to work over Foster's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Boxer trying to stall but Foster improves his position.
Boxer swings wildly with an uppercut but Foster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boxer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Boxer.
Foster can't get the takedown.
Boxer tries a body shot but Foster blocks it.
Boxer misses with a body punch.
Boxer prevents a body shot from Foster.
Foster has Boxer pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Boxer manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Boxer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Foster goes for a takedown attempt but Boxer pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mark Boxer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boxer throws a quick inside leg kick.
Foster fails in his attempt to clinch.
Foster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Foster moves to clinch but Boxer breaks away
and Boxer counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Foster wants to clinch.
Boxer looks to score with a jab to the body but Foster is just out of range.
Foster feints and as Boxer raises his hands in defense, Foster changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foster throws a big right hand that misses.
Caleb Foster is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Foster throws a big elbow that misses.
Foster postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Foster with a nice head shot there.
Boxer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Boxer throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Foster makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Foster postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Caleb Foster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Foster winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caleb Foster!
Caleb Foster really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that New World Order Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aquiles Bergasmarchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mak Artur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Artur comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I shall return kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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23
167 lbs
11 - 4 - 0 |
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34
157 lbs
16 - 13 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aquiles Bergasmarchi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mak Artur!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bergasmarchi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Artur counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bergasmarchi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Artur makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bergasmarchi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Artur counters with an inside leg kick.
Aquiles Bergasmarchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bergasmarchi with a poor takedown
and Artur counters with a stiff right hand.
No luck for Bergasmarchi with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aquiles Bergasmarchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bergasmarchi shoots for a takedown but Artur saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bergasmarchi shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Bergasmarchi passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Artur!
Bergasmarchi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Artur is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artur tries to reverse the position but Bergasmarchi maintains control.
Bergasmarchi is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Artur has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Artur wants to control but Bergasmarchi is having none of it.
Artur is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Artur tries to hold on but Bergasmarchi pushes him away.
Artur might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Bergasmarchi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Artur is desperately trying to improve his position but Bergasmarchi has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergasmarchi has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Bergasmarchi controlling his opponent.
Bergasmarchi trying to control but Artur is having none of it.
Artur is in all sorts of trouble here.
Bergasmarchi wants to take his opponent's back but Artur doesn't allow it.
Artur is squirming around, avoiding Bergasmarchi's attempts to control the action.
Bergasmarchi thowing shots but they're missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artur is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bergasmarchi trying to control but Artur is having none of it.
Bergasmarchi is trying to take his opponent's back.
Bergasmarchi mounts Artur! Really nice guard pass there!
Bergasmarchi has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Artur's face.
Bergasmarchi misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Artur is looking to improve his position but Bergasmarchi isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergasmarchi tries to control but Artur wriggling away.
Artur is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Bergasmarchi connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Artur is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Artur is still trying to improve position.
Bergasmarchi postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Artur looks a forlorn figure.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bergasmarchi raining down shots from the mount!
Bergasmarchi punching from mount but Artur doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aquiles Bergasmarchi 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.
Some wild striking there from Artur.
Aquiles Bergasmarchi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bergasmarchi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Artur counters with a left to the body.
Bergasmarchi slips a jab and a cross from Artur.
Bergasmarchi looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Artur!
Bergasmarchi is trying to get an arm triangle but Artur is defending well.
Bergasmarchi is looking to take a break and control but Artur is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Artur is trying to get back to half guard.
Artur sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artur regains full guard. Nicely done.
Artur pulls Bergasmarchi in to control the position.
Artur controls Bergasmarchi momentarily but Bergasmarchi frees himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bergasmarchi wants to control from the top but Artur keeps moving.
Artur working a defensive guard here.
Bergasmarchi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Artur swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bergasmarchi trying to control but Artur is working from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Mak Artur.
Bergasmarchi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bergasmarchi looks to land a combination but Artur avoids it well.
Bergasmarchi throws a combination that misses
and Artur counters with a straight right hand.
Bergasmarchi throws a hook to the side of Artur's head but Artur sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bergasmarchi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Artur.
Artur lands with an overhand left.
Some wild striking there from Bergasmarchi.
Bergasmarchi throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Artur.
Artur thuds a left hand into Bergasmarchi's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bergasmarchi throws a left and a right that both miss
and Artur moves into the clinch.
Artur presses Bergasmarchi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Artur lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bergasmarchi wants to break free but Artur has control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Artur is leaning against Bergasmarchi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Artur misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Artur works on Bergasmarchi's body with a couple of short punches.
Bergasmarchi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bergasmarchi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Artur after a bit of a struggle.
Artur tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bergasmarchi avoids it.
A left hand lands to the body for Artur.
Artur lands a right hand.
Bergasmarchi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Artur after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Artur tries to throw a body punch but Bergasmarchi avoids it by throwing Artur back against the cage.
A short right from Artur.
Artur works on Bergasmarchi's body with a couple of short punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bergasmarchi blocks a body shot from Artur.
Bergasmarchi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bergasmarchi tries to score a body lock takedown but Artur shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aquiles Bergasmarchi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Artur lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Artur misses with some punches.
Artur tries to land a knee to the head but Bergasmarchi blocks with his arms.
A short body shot lands from Artur as the two fighters clinch.
Artur pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bergasmarchi has Artur pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Artur manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Artur lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Artur tries a body shot but Bergasmarchi blocks it.
Artur tries a body shot but Bergasmarchi blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mak Artur showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bergasmarchi misses with a double jab
and Artur counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Bergasmarchi swinging wildly here.
Bergasmarchi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bergasmarchi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bergasmarchi shoots in looking for a takedown. Artur tries to sprawl out of it but Bergasmarchi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Artur manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Artur scores with a jab to the head.
Bergasmarchi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Artur counters with a nice body shot.
Bergasmarchi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Artur counters with a left right combination that sends Bergasmarchi crashing to the mat - Artur wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Bergasmarchi out for a TKO! Devastating finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mak Artur!
Mak Artur took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis Garavito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arana Kahui (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garavito kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Make Them Suffer. Kahui has chosen Mustasch - Dogwash as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luis Garavito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Arana Kahui!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garavito dips to his left and cracks Kahui with an uppercut!
Kahui just misses with a punch to the body.
Kahui has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garavito.
Kahui uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garavito.
Garavito throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kahui scores with a nice right hand.
Kahui misses with a looping right.
Garavito misses with a looping right.
Kahui comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kahui throws a big shot that misses.
Kahui takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
It looks like Luis Garavito has been cut.
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!
That kick from Garavito tenderised Kahui's leg. Kahui is trying to keep his angry face on.
Garavito moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kahui pushes Garavito up against the cage in a clinch.
Kahui misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Kahui.
Garavito pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Garavito.
Garavito throws a good cross that connects.
Kahui throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garavito scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kahui misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahui looks to land a combination but Garavito avoids it well.
Garavito throws a good cross that connects.
That kick from Garavito tenderised Kahui's leg. Kahui is trying to keep his angry face on.
Garavito uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kahui.
Kahui displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Kahui walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Garavito avoids a punch combination nicely.
Garavito scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kahui doesn't seem bothered though.
Arana Kahui seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kahui throws a right and a left that Garavito avoids nicely.
Kahui throws a hook but Garavito avoids it easily.
Garavito ducks under a wild hook from Kahui.
Garavito scores with a kick to the midsection.
Garavito digs a good hook to Kahui's body.
Garavito cracks Kahui with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kahui tries to clinch there but Garavito circles away.
Garavito shoots in and bounces Kahui off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Garavito engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahui keeping moving, preventing Garavito from controlling successfully.
Kahui told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Garavito looking to sit in guard and control but Kahui gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Garavito managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Luis Garavito.
Kahui looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kahui moves out of range of the body kick.
Garavito throws a poor cross that misses
and Kahui counters with a left and a right that stings Garavito.
Garavito bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kahui misses with a double jab.
Kahui is looking to clinch.
Kahui smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kahui throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garavito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kahui connects with a body shot that sends Garavito's belly button to the back.
Arana Kahui is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garavito fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Garavito throws a series of punches but Kahui avoids them all with ease.
Kahui staying out of range there.
Kahui scores with a one two! Garavito had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Garavito takes a swing at Kahui's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahui clinches with his opponent.
Kahui works on Garavito's body with a couple of short punches.
Garavito tries to break the clinch but Kahui is controlling the position.
Garavito lands a body shot in the clinch.
Garavito tries for a takedown but Kahui manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kahui.
Garavito tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kahui smiles and moves away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Garavito's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kahui under the eye.
Kahui swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garavito throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kahui.
Kahui throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Garavito looks to score with a jab to the body but Kahui is just out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garavito walks into a jab.
Kahui throws a lazy right hand but Garavito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garavito throws the left hand but Kahui avoids the punch easily.
Garavito throws a one two combo.
Kahui throws a hook but Garavito avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arana Kahui will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Luis Garavito's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Garavito lands with a cross.
Kahui paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Garavito.
Garavito scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kahui throws a jab but it's blocked by Garavito.
Garavito lands with a nice body punch.
Garavito scores with a sloppy right hand. Kahui should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garavito darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Garavito chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kahui tries to clinch there but Garavito circles away.
Nice defenses there by Garavito.
Garavito misses with a body shot.
Nice shot by Garavito.
Kahui on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kahui throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kahui misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kahui walks into a straight right hand from Garavito.
Luis Garavito is winning the standup battle so far.
Kahui shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kahui is rocked!
Garavito cracks the inside of Kahui's front leg.
Kahui is still on wobbly legs! Can Garavito finish him?
Garavito tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahui slips under a jab from Garavito.
Garavito gets a double leg takedown into Kahui's guard.
Garavito content to stall in guard here.
Garavito trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kahui seems to have recovered his senses.
Kahui preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kahui tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Garavito throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kahui works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Garavito wants to control from the top but Kahui keeps moving.
Garavito controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Garavito trying to control but Kahui is working from the bottom.
Luis Garavito has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Garavito lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kahui takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kahui misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Garavito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kahui fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kahui misses with a double jab
and Garavito counters with a thumping low kick.
Kahui misses the shot to the body.
Kahui avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahui ducks under a wild hook from Garavito.
Kahui throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kahui waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Garavito.
Garavito misses with a wild combination.
Garavito scores with a head kick.
Kahui throws a hook but Garavito avoids it easily.
Garavito throws a head kick but Kahui moves out of range.
Kahui takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Garavito catches Kahui with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kahui throws an overhand right that lands on Garavito's shoulder, as Garavito tries to avoid the shot.
Garavito throws a nice looking combination but Kahui bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Garavito thows a body kick. Kahui tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kahui takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kahui throws a hook but Garavito blocks it.
A jab from Kahui misses.
Garavito takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garavito thuds a left hand into Kahui's body.
Kahui is breathing heavily.
Kahui clinches up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Garavito's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Garavito's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kahui fails to land with a series of punches.
Garavito ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garavito takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Garavito wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kahui forces Garavito back against the cage and clinches.
Kahui lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Garavito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garavito breaks the clinch.
Kahui throws a lazy right hand but Garavito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garavito scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kahui tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheers as Kahui lands an impressive looking overhand right. Garavito doesn't seem phased though.
Garavito connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Garavito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Garavito dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Luis Garavito's cut.
That's time! Garavito's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kahui avoids the body shot from Garavito.
Garavito shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kahui pinned against the cage. Kahui gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kahui defending well as Garavito loads up on a big left hand.
Garavito tries to move into range but Kahui moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kahui uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Garavito has time to react.
Garavito thows a body kick. Kahui tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Arana Kahui is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garavito has a takedown stuffed.
Kahui keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kahui misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kahui wants to clinch up but Garavito keeps it at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Garavito.
Kahui's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garavito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garavito slips under a jab from Kahui.
Garavito looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kahui!
Garavito is looking to take a break and control but Kahui is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garavito tries to score with some ground and pound. Kahui controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Garavito in side control, throwing shots but Kahui defends.
Garavito is trying to ground and pound but Kahui uses the momentary lack of control by Garavito to regain half guard.
Garavito is controlling the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garavito working the head and body with strikes.
Kahui wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kahui keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kahui avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Garavito.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garavito wants to control but Kahui is keeping him busy.
Kahui is in trouble now - Garavito has advanced to mount!
Garavito tries to control but Kahui wriggling away.
Garavito with a couple of short strikes.
Garavito lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kahui hang on?
Kahui sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Kahui is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garavito trying to control the action but Kahui is working from the bottom.
Garavito keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Luis Garavito wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Kahui misses with a two punch combination.
Kahui uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garavito.
Garavito scores with a sloppy right hand. Kahui should have avoided that one.
Garavito bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luis Garavito showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Garavito has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Garavito!
Luis Garavito 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Cormac Gutz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ava Noel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gutz's entrance music is Everyday. A fine choice. Noel has chosen A Moment as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
15 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cormac Gutz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ava Noel!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gutz.
Gutz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Noel feints and then cracks Gutz's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gutz down.
Gutz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gutz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gutz jabs Noel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gutz fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gutz walks into a left hand.
Noel keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gutz lands with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gutz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Noel dips to his left and cracks Gutz with an uppercut!
Gutz fails to land the takedown.
Gutz moves away from the strike by Noel.
We've been hearing reports that Gutz has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noel scores with a jab.
Gutz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Noel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gutz.
Ava Noel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noel misses with a combination
and Gutz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Noel is in trouble now - Gutz has advanced to mount!
Noel takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gutz breaks from Noel's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Gutz working the ground and pound effectively.
Gutz dominating with strikes here.
Gutz is landing with some decent strikes but Noel is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Noel is bucking up trying to escape but Gutz cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Noel is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Noel really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gutz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gutz is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Noel can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Gutz connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Noel can do anything to dispel that myth.
A nice elbow there by Gutz.
Noel is rocked!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Gutz cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Noel is still in real trouble! Can Gutz finish him?
Gutz looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Noel covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cormac Gutz!
Cormac Gutz retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Cormac Gutz 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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