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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Colin Burton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and David Luiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burton kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Trip Like I Do. 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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Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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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
18 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Colin Burton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Luiz!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burton tries to clinch but Luiz is having none of it.
Luiz fails to land with a series of punches.
Burton takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Burton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Luiz moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Burton as Luiz tries to tie him up.
Luiz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Luiz instigates a clinch.
Luiz blocks an elbow strike.
Burton landing knees to the body.
Burton pushes off an throws an elbow but Luiz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Luiz dodges an elbow strike from Burton.
Luiz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Luiz swings wildly with an uppercut but Burton uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burton lands a damaging elbow.
Luiz working aggressively here.
Luiz is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Burton pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Luiz blocks an elbow strike from Burton.
Burton gets underhooks to prevent Luiz's takedown attempt.
With the fighters up against the cage, Burton throws an elbow but misses.
Burton is looking to control Luiz's arms but Luiz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Burton has his back to the cage.
Luiz wants to take the fight to the mat but Burton manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Burton has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Colin Burton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Luiz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Burton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Luiz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Luiz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Burton pinned against the cage. Burton gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Luiz swats away the attempt to clinch by Burton.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Luiz.
Burton tries to close the distance and clinch but Luiz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Luiz moves into the clinch successfully.
Luiz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Burton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Burton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Luiz.
Burton moves in looking to clinch but Luiz pushes him off.
Burton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Burton tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Luiz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton tries to clinch but Luiz moves out of range.
Burton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luiz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Luiz drives through and clinches with Burton against the cage.
Luiz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Burton works on Luiz's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burton lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Burton lands a nice shot to the body.
Luiz is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Burton misses with a hook to the ribs.
Burton gets underhooks to prevent Luiz's takedown attempt.
Luiz tries to break free but Burton pushes him back against the cage.
Burton with a knee to the head.
Luiz wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Burton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Burton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Luiz is trying to force a seperation but Burton has the dominant position.
Luiz wants a takedown but no success here.
Burton tries to throw a body punch but Luiz avoids it by throwing Burton back against the cage.
Burton works on Luiz's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Burton.
Burton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Luiz avoids the elbow strike from Burton, against the cage.
Luiz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Burton after a bit of a struggle.
Luiz has Burton pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Luiz pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Burton tumbling to the mat - Luiz dives into Burton's guard.
Luiz looks winded!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Burton manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Burton tries to clinch but Luiz is having none of it.
Luiz instigates a clinch.
Burton working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Burton.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot in the inside from Burton.
Burton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Luiz takes a shot to the head.
Burton prevents a takedown attempt there.
A body shot lands from Burton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Burton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Luiz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice sprawl there from Burton as Luiz shoots in.
Luiz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Burton looks to clinch
and Luiz counters with a stiff right hand.
Burton tries to clinch up but Luiz circles away and keeps his distance.
Luiz lands a two punch combo.
Burton tries to clinch but Luiz is having none of it.
Burton tries to clinch but Luiz is having none of it.
Luiz avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Burton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burton fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burton moves into range and clinches up with Luiz.
A right hand to the body from Burton.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colin Burton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Burton wants to clinch.
Luiz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Luiz wants a takedown.
Burton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burton slowing the pace effectively.
Burton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Luiz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burton tries to clinch but Luiz moves out of range.
Burton moves into the clinch.
Luiz tries for a takedown but Burton manages to get underhooks.
Burton lands a damaging elbow.
Luiz has Burton pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Luiz pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Burton tumbling to the mat - Luiz dives into Burton's guard.
Burton wants to stand up but Luiz is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton kicks Luiz off and gets to his feet.
Burton tries to close the distance and clinch but Luiz swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Burton moves into the clinch successfully.
Luiz goes for a takedown in the clinch but Burton prevents it.
Colin Burton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Luiz.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Luiz.
Burton lands an elbow just above Luiz 's eye.
Colin Burton has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Luiz as Burton tries to tie him up.
A right hand to the body from Burton.
Burton lands an elbow just above Luiz 's eye.
Luiz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Burton throws an elbow but it misses.
Luiz prevents a body shot from Burton.
Burton lands a damaging elbow.
Luiz lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Luiz wants a takedown but no success here.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Luiz as Burton tries to tie him up.
Luiz tries for a takedown but Burton manages to get underhooks.
Burton's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Luiz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Luiz shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Burton manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Luiz is breathing heavily.
Luiz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Luiz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Luiz wants to control from the top but Burton keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burton keeping full guard, as Luiz tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Luiz won't allow Burton to get back to his feet.
Luiz tries to free his leg and advance position but Burton is retaining full guard.
Luiz won't allow Burton to get back to his feet.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Burton wants to clinch up but Luiz keeps it at a distance.
Luiz circles away from the clinch attempt
and Luiz counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luiz wants to control but Burton is keeping him busy.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Burton is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Luiz is controlling him well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but David Luiz will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Burton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Luiz swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Burton closes the distance and clinches.
Luiz is looking to take this one to the mat.
Burton lands a knee to the head.
Burton stalling in the clinch.
Luiz escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burton closes the distance and clinches.
Luiz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Luiz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Burton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Burton wants to clinch.
Luiz rushes Burton and presses him up against the cage.
Luiz taking a breather.
Luiz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Burton is defending well.
Colin Burton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of David Luiz.
Luiz blocks a body shot from Burton.
Luiz takes an elbow to the temple.
Luiz manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton moves into the clinch.
Burton lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Luiz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Luiz tries to score a body lock takedown but Burton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Burton pushes off an throws an elbow but Luiz leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Burton tries a body shot but Luiz blocks it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Burton throws an elbow but misses.
Burton trying to control the position but instead, Luiz has worked for underhooks and has pushed Burton into the cage.
Burton creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Burton cracks Luiz with a nice body shot.
Burton lands a nice knee to the body.
Burton lands a body shot.
Luiz gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Burton wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luiz throwing shots but Burton is blocking nicely.
Luiz wants to free his trapped foot but Burton is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Burton regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Luiz.
Burton wants to stand and escape but Luiz is having none of it.
David Luiz has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Burton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Luiz working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Luiz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Luiz won't allow Burton to get back to his feet.
Burton uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Colin Burton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Luiz gets tackled into the cage by Burton. Burton maintains the clinch.
Burton misses with an elbow over the top.
Luiz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Burton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Burton is looking to clinch but Luiz is avoiding it.
Burton wants to clinch but Luiz slips to the side
and Luiz counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Burton's guard now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burton wants to stand but Luiz is controlling the position.
Luiz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Burton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Luiz is controlling him.
Luiz throwing strikes from guard but Burton blocks nicely.
Burton wants to stand but Luiz is controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that's the end of the fight!
Colin Burton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Burton 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colin Burton!
Colin Burton managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Unique Wear and Custom Design, into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alex Trager (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Kwaak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trager comes to the cage accompanied by Run This Town. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Sam Kwaak enters the cage!
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152 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Alex Trager!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Kwaak!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trager checks a low kick from Kwaak.
Kwaak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Trager.
Kwaak throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Trager decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Kwaak's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Trager pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kwaak is keeping the position for now.
Kwaak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Trager trying to move into half guard but instead Kwaak has managed to sweep!
Kwaak is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Trager tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kwaak controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Kwaak postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kwaak stands and throws Trager's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Trager is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwaak tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Trager is looking to reverse the position.
Kwaak controls the position from side control.
Trager is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trager gets back to half guard.
Trager has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kwaak is working away from the top position though.
Kwaak seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Trager is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kwaak trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trager trying to control from the bottom.
Kwaak is trying to control the action in half guard but Trager is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Trager looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kwaak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trager.
Kwaak throws a right hand that misses
and Trager counters with a single leg into guard. Kwaak didn't expect that.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Trager loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Trager is looking to advance position but Kwaak has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Trager is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kwaak trying to control but Trager is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Trager wants to hold on but Kwaak pushes him away.
Trager regains half guard.
Trager is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kwaak seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Trager trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Trager dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Trager connects with a high kick.
Trager looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Trager throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kwaak.
Sam Kwaak seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kwaak throws a body punch but Trager moves out of range.
Trager misses with a looping right.
Kwaak lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kwaak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Trager.
Trager needs to keep his hands up - Kwaak had a free shot at his head there.
Nice defenses there by Trager.
A jab from Kwaak misses.
Trager tried to score with a low kick but Kwaak checks it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kwaak.
Trager bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Trager scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trager bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kwaak blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwaak tries a head kick but it misses.
Kwaak has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kwaak there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kwaak misses with a left hand
and Trager counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kwaak!
Trager is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kwaak knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Kwaak is trying to control Trager's posture but Trager avoids it.
Trager moves into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwaak is working to get back to half guard.
Trager can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kwaak is looking to escape.
Alex Trager overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kwaak really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kwaak is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Trager looking to control but Kwaak is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trager jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Kwaak is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Kwaak and Trager has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
The ground and pound from Trager seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Trager tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Trager trying to control the position but Kwaak is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kwaak's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Trager is looking to take a break and control but Kwaak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kwaak manages to get back to half guard.
Kwaak is refusing to be controlled, as Trager sits in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kwaak trying to control but Trager postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Trager dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Trager steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kwaak.
Kwaak misses with a left hand
and Trager counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Trager.
Trager decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
A bone on bone clash there as Kwaak blocks the leg kick.
Kwaak takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Kwaak throws a hook but Trager blocks it.
The fighters circling - Kwaak throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kwaak closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kwaak takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A clash of legs there as Trager blocks the low kick.
Kwaak attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kwaak blocks the body kick.
Trager misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trager checks a leg kick nicely.
Trager bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kwaak's head backwards.
Trager throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Trager takes a swing at Kwaak's ribcage but misses.
Trager ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kwaak moves away.
Kwaak misses with a hook.
Kwaak throws a shot from downtown. Trager moves away and avoids it.
Kwaak throws a poor cross that misses
and Trager counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kwaak won't be happy with that.
Trager working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kwaak is looking to regain half guard here but Trager keeps moving and retains side control.
Sam Kwaak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kwaak gets back to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Trager lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Trager is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kwaak wants to control but Trager is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trager seems to be looking for submissions.
Trager is trying to work for a kimura but Kwaak is defending well.
Trager thows a huge punch but Kwaak dodges it nicely.
Trager is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwaak tries to roll over but Trager keeps him under control.
Trager looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Trager seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Kwaak is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Alex Trager!
During a confident post fight interview, Alex Trager thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ric Flores (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesse James Jobber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flores's entrance music is Napalm & Erruption- In San Francisco. A fine choice. Jobber has chosen WANTED D.O.A. as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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168 lbs
8 - 5 - 0 |
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160 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ric Flores!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jesse James Jobber!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jobber displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Flores.
Jobber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jobber tries to close the distance and clinch but Flores swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jobber tries to clinch but Flores moves out of range.
Jobber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jobber moves out of range as Flores throws a body kick.
Jobber lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Flores circles away quickly and effectively.
Flores scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jobber throws a nice looking combination but Flores bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jobber tries to clinch there but Flores circles away.
Flores dives in for a single leg takedown but Jobber sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Flores tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Our sources have told us that Flores has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A short uppercut from Jobber.
Jobber struggles to land a body shot inside as Flores controls his hands.
Flores lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Flores is looking for a kimura but Jobber is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Flores to get the leverage.
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!
Jobber missing with punches from the bottom.
Jobber is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flores is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jobber gets full guard.
Jobber wants to sweep here but Flores controlling him for the moment.
Flores is working Jobber over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Flores wants to control from the top but Jobber keeps moving.
Flores stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jobber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Flores sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Jobber is looking to stand up but Flores isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jobber keeping moving, preventing Flores from controlling successfully.
Jobber wants to stand up but Flores is controlling him.
Ric Flores has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Flores keeps the fight on the outside.
Jobber tries to clinch but Flores moves out of range.
Jobber moves in looking to clinch but Flores pushes him off.
Jobber gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jobber throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flores drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ric Flores. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flores throws a knee to the head but misses.
Flores lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jobber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jobber takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Jesse James Jobber has been cut.
Good work by Jobber as he checks the leg kick.
Jesse James Jobber is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jobber lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Flores at a distance.
Jobber tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Flores manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jesse James Jobber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Flores misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice defenses there by Jobber.
Jobber closes the distance and clinches.
Jobber's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Flores looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Flores avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Flores plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Jobber clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice left hand lands by Jobber.
Flores is working for takedown but Jobber is calmly controlling the position for now.
Jobber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Flores showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jobber.
Jobber tries to clinch up but Flores circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jobber throws a head kick but Flores moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Flores. Those never looked like landing.
Flores circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jobber tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Flores manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jobber throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jobber is looking to clinch but Flores is avoiding it.
Jobber needs to keep his hands up - Flores had a free shot at his head there.
Jobber is rocked!
Flores drops Jobber with a big left hand! Jobber is injured, injured bad! Flores jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ric Flores!
A relieved looking Ric Flores thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Rosholt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buzz Killington (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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36
280 lbs
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251 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Rosholt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Buzz Killington!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killington missing with a left hand there. Rosholt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rosholt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Killington.
Killington misses with a straight left.
Good standup being displayed there by Killington as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Tony Rosholt has been cut.
Rosholt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Killington as he avoids it easily.
Killington has managed to clinch.
Rosholt softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killington tries to stall but Rosholt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Killington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Killington takes a shot to the head.
Killington gets through Rosholt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Killington wants to stall.
Killington holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right from Killington on the inside.
Killington prevents Rosholt from breaking the clinch.
Killington is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Killington.
A frustrated look appears on Rosholt's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rosholt lands a takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Rosholt throwing strikes but missing.
Rosholt wants to control from the top but Killington keeps moving.
Rosholt is looking to work some ground and pound but Killington has wrist control.
Killington trying to control the position.
Rosholt is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Rosholt lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killington is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rosholt trying to control but Killington is working from the bottom.
Killington working a defensive guard here.
Rosholt trying to control but Killington is working from the bottom.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Killington throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rosholt takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rosholt takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosholt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Killington thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Rosholt if he has to take too many more of those.
Killington lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rosholt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rosholt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Killington sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rosholt somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Rosholt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rosholt closes the distance and pushes Killington back into the cage.
Rosholt wants to stall.
Killington pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sloppy strikes from Killington. Those never looked like landing.
Killington moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Tony Rosholt's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killington throws a leg kick but Rosholt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Killington throws a big shot that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosholt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Killington's waist but Killington gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rosholt off to one side.
Killington displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rosholt.
Killington throws the kick towards the body but Rosholt avoids it.
Killington's corner calls for a 1-2. Killington obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Killington feints and then cracks Rosholt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rosholt down.
Killington misses with a low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Killington looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Killington lands with a kick to the ribs.
Killington cracks the inside of Rosholt's front leg.
Rosholt fails in his attempt to clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Killington chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Killington keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice takedown defense from Killington. No joy for Rosholt on that attempt.
Rosholt is breathing heavily.
A good leg kick by Killington.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Killington dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Rosholt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice body kick from Killington.
A slapping leg kick lands for Killington.
Rosholt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Killington to score with a decent uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rosholt needs to keep his hands up - Killington had a free shot at his head there.
Buzz Killington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheers as Killington lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rosholt doesn't seem phased though.
Rosholt is rocked!
Tony Rosholt's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Killington connects with a leg kick. Rosholt looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Killington clinches up against the cage.
Killington lands a big knee to the head and Rosholt goes down! Killington pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buzz Killington!
Buzz Killington bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dontae Sheldon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Daniel Hazlehurst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sheldon's entrance music is Salmon Song. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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149 lbs
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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
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dontae Sheldon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daniel Hazlehurst!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hazlehurst throws a predictable looking body shot
and Sheldon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sheldon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hazlehurst throws a hook to the side of Sheldon's head but Sheldon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sheldon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sheldon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hazlehurst moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Sheldon.
Sheldon clobbers Hazlehurst with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sheldon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hazlehurst.
Sheldon takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hazlehurst takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hazlehurst just misses with a punch to the body.
Daniel Hazlehurst seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sheldon thumps Hazlehurst with a low kick.
A shot to the liver by Sheldon. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hazlehurst misses with a straight left.
Hazlehurst looks to throw the jab but Sheldon is out of range.
Hazlehurst misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazlehurst uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sheldon.
Hazlehurst throws a lazy right hand but Sheldon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hazlehurst takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hazlehurst throws a body punch but Sheldon moves out of range.
Sheldon moves out of range as Hazlehurst throws a body kick.
Hazlehurst throws a hook but Sheldon blocks it.
Hazlehurst is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sheldon throws a hook to the side of Hazlehurst's head but Hazlehurst sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sheldon moves out of range of the strikes.
Hazlehurst lands a jab to Sheldon's midsection.
Hazlehurst throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sloppy strikes from Hazlehurst. Those never looked like landing.
Sheldon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hazlehurst scores with a hook to the body. Sheldon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A cross from Sheldon lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazlehurst is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sheldon.
Sheldon throws a leg kick but Hazlehurst moved away.
Sheldon avoids a punch combination nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Hazlehurst misses the target.
Hazlehurst displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A left lands for Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst throws a hook to the side of Sheldon's head but Sheldon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hazlehurst throws a big shot that misses.
Sheldon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hazlehurst moves away.
Sheldon lands a slapping body shot.
Sheldon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hazlehurst throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hazlehurst sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazlehurst bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hazlehurst throws a hook but Sheldon blocks it.
Sheldon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hazlehurst.
Sheldon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sheldon fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hazlehurst misses with a hook.
Nice jab there from Hazlehurst.
Sheldon misses with a low kick.
Hazlehurst throws a low kick but Sheldon avoids it.
Hazlehurst throws a big shot that misses.
Sheldon moves away from the strike by Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst misses with a looping right.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sheldon lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Hazlehurst has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hazlehurst and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazlehurst throws an overhand right that lands on Sheldon's shoulder, as Sheldon tries to avoid the shot.
Sheldon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hazlehurst.
Sheldon shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hazlehurst moves out of range as Sheldon strikes.
Hazlehurst connects with a right hand. Sheldon shakes it off.
Hazlehurst uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sheldon.
Hazlehurst throws a shot from downtown. Sheldon moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hazlehurst loads up on a big right hand but Sheldon slips the punch.
Sheldon scores with a jab to the head.
No joy there for Hazlehurst, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sheldon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Hazlehurst checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sheldon slips a jab from Hazlehurst.
Sheldon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Sheldon moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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 Dontae Sheldon will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Good exchange - Sheldon coming out on top.
Hazlehurst connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sheldon lands a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sheldon.
Dontae Sheldon is winning the standup battle so far.
Hazlehurst throws a lazy right hand but Sheldon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hazlehurst connects with a right hand. Sheldon shakes it off.
A right-left combo lands from Hazlehurst.
Sheldon motions for Hazlehurst to come forward. Sheldon throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hazlehurst keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sheldon.
Hazlehurst looks to land a right hand but Sheldon moved out of range.
Hazlehurst ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sheldon moves away.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Hazlehurst in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Sheldon tries to move into range but Hazlehurst moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hazlehurst is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hazlehurst swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Sheldon - just one landing.
Hazlehurst displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sheldon throws out the jab.
Sheldon defending well as Hazlehurst loads up on a big left hand.
Hazlehurst uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sheldon.
Sheldon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sheldon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hazlehurst.
Sheldon fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hazlehurst throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sheldon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hazlehurst throws a big shot that misses.
Hazlehurst scores with a jab to the head.
Sheldon ducks under a wild hook from Hazlehurst.
A head kick misses from Hazlehurst.
Sheldon throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sheldon throws a low kick, looking for Hazlehurst's leg but Hazlehurst calmly moves out of range.
Sheldon looks to throw the jab but Hazlehurst is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst connects with a looping right hand.
Hazlehurst tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sheldon was well out of range. Poor timing from Hazlehurst.
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!
Sheldon scores with a leg kick.
Sheldon lands with an uppercut that bounces Hazlehurst off the cage and back into range.
Hazlehurst checks the leg kick.
Sheldon ducks under a wild hook from Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst connects with a solid leg kick.
Hazlehurst just misses with a punch to the body.
Sheldon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sheldon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hazlehurst.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazlehurst slips a jab from Sheldon.
Hazlehurst is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sheldon will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sheldon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sheldon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice cross by Sheldon.
Sheldon walks into a jab.
Sheldon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hazlehurst.
A combination from Hazlehurst does no damage.
Hazlehurst checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sheldon uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hazlehurst fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sheldon manages to avoid it.
Sheldon misses with a looping left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazlehurst cracks Sheldon with an open hand slap.
Sheldon throws a body punch but Hazlehurst moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hazlehurst misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sheldon cracks Hazlehurst with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Hazlehurst misses.
Sheldon ducks under a wild hook from Hazlehurst.
Sheldon lands a nice shot that snaps Hazlehurst's head back.
Hazlehurst misses with a series of wild punches.
Hazlehurst slips under a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sheldon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hazlehurst throws a big shot that misses.
Hazlehurst takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dontae Sheldon will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
The crowd cheers as Hazlehurst lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sheldon doesn't seem phased though.
Sheldon takes a swing at Hazlehurst's ribcage but misses.
Hazlehurst misses with a combination
and Sheldon counters with a stiff right hand.
Hazlehurst loads up on a big right hand but Sheldon slips the punch.
Hazlehurst misses with a straight right.
Sheldon misses with an uppercut
and Hazlehurst counters with a stiff right hand.
Hazlehurst looks to score with a jab to the body but Sheldon is just out of range.
Sheldon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hazlehurst at a distance.
Hazlehurst works Sheldon's body with a nice hook.
Hazlehurst blocks a low kick nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sheldon.
Hazlehurst moves out of range as Sheldon throws a body kick.
Sheldon slips a straight right by Hazlehurst.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sheldon takes a swing at Hazlehurst's ribcage but misses.
Sheldon misses with a low kick as Hazlehurst jumps back.
Sheldon connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sheldon throws a body punch but Hazlehurst moves out of range.
Hazlehurst throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hazlehurst lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Sheldon lands with a nice body punch.
Hazlehurst cracks Sheldon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hazlehurst ducks under a wild hook from Sheldon.
Sheldon wants to land a leg kick but Hazlehurst is out of range.
Jab, jab by Sheldon - just one landing.
Hazlehurst throws out a loose jab but Sheldon uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazlehurst thows a body shot but no joy.
Sheldon staying out of range there.
Hazlehurst lunges at Sheldon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sheldon's hand.
Hazlehurst gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hazlehurst scores with a jab. Sheldon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hazlehurst fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sheldon slips a jab from Hazlehurst.
Sheldon missing with a left hand there. Hazlehurst was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hazlehurst scores with a jab. Sheldon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hazlehurst misses with a hook
and Sheldon counters with an outside leg kick.
Sheldon throws a hook to the side of Hazlehurst's head but Hazlehurst sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hazlehurst throws a jab when Sheldon was well out of range.
Hazlehurst misses with a looping left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazlehurst chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sheldon can pounce on him.
Hazlehurst has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sheldon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sheldon lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hazlehurst throws a lazy uppercut
and Sheldon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hazlehurst thinking.
Daniel Hazlehurst has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hazlehurst throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hazlehurst will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hazlehurst throws a jab when Sheldon was well out of range.
Sheldon takes one to the chin there.
Hazlehurst takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sheldon moves out of range of the strikes.
Hazlehurst swings for the body but Sheldon moves out of range.
Hazlehurst swings widly with a right hand
and Sheldon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sheldon wants to slow Hazlehurst down by chopping away at his legs.
A swing and a miss from Hazlehurst.
Hazlehurst takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hazlehurst takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hazlehurst throws an overhand right that lands on Sheldon's shoulder, as Sheldon tries to avoid the shot.
Sheldon is looking to score with low kicks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hazlehurst is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sheldon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sheldon connects with the punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sheldon catches Hazlehurst with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sheldon scores with the left hand. Hazlehurst knows he should have avoided that one.
Hazlehurst is rocked!
A nice inside leg kick there by Sheldon. That's going to slow Hazlehurst down.
Hazlehurst is still on wobbly legs! Can Sheldon finish him?
Hazlehurst misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hazlehurst tries to bum rush Sheldon with a series of wild strikes but Sheldon uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dontae Sheldon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sheldon has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dontae Sheldon!
After winning the bout, Dontae Sheldon 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between John Future (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eliah Marshal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Future comes to the cage accompanied by Menor do Chapa - Humildade e Disciplina. Marshal has chosen Remember the name as his entrance music. Eliah Marshal is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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165 lbs
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159 lbs
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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
20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Future!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eliah Marshal!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marshal avoids the head kick by Future.
Marshal throws a chopping leg kick but Future manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Marshal moves out of range of the strikes.
Future has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bipolar Asylum in the buildup to the fight.
Marshal changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Marshal misses with a straight left.
Future moves out of range as Marshal strikes.
Marshal avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Future gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Marshal scores with the left hand. Future knows he should have avoided that one.
Eliah Marshal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marshal throws out a loose jab but Future uses good head movement to avoid it.
Future misses with a straight right.
Future is looking to slow Marshal down with leg kicks.
Future uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marshal.
Future ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marshal throws a leg kick but Future moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Future ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marshal moves away.
Marshal throws a series of punches but Future moves out of range.
Future takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Marshal throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Future with a jab.
Future takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Future moves out of range as Marshal throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Marshal. Future does a little dance to reset his feet.
Future thuds a left hand into Marshal's body.
Marshal throws a low kick but Future avoids it.
Marshal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A leg kick checked by Marshal.
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!
Future checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Future takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Future is looking to land body kicks.
Future lands a nice looking body kick.
Marshal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Future checks a low kick from Marshal.
Marshal thumps Future with a low kick.
Marshal loads up on a big right hand but Future slips the punch.
Future is looking to land body kicks.
A combination from Marshal does no damage.
Future shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Future is looking to chop away at Marshal's legs.
Nice uppercut lands for Future. That snapped Marshal's head back.
Marshal throws a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshal misses with a body shot.
Marshal misses the shot to the body.
Future just misses with a punch to the body.
Future throws a good cross that connects.
Future ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Future ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marshal throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marshal scores with a punch to the head.
Future throws a head kick that misses
and Marshal counters with a left to the body.
Marshal throws a lazy right hand but Future sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marshal misses with a kick to the body.
Future misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Marshal. Future shrugs it off though.
Marshal swings for the body but Future moves out of range.
Future lands with a thumping leg kick.
Future misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Future gets cracked there but stands up to it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Future takes a swing at Marshal's ribcage but misses.
Future misses with a kick to the body.
Marshal lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Marshal is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Future.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nice body kick from Future.
Marshal thuds a left hand into Future's body.
Marshal on the wrong end of a nice jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliah Marshal 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.
Future needs to keep his hands up - Marshal had a free shot at his head there.
Marshal tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Marshal lands a lovely overhand right.
Good leg kick by Future there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Marshal throws a low kick but Future avoids it.
Marshal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Marshal connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A decent looking cross lands there for Future.
Nice jab there from Marshal.
Future is rocked!
Future lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marshal comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Future throws out a loose jab but Marshal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Good work by Future as he checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Future on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Marshal ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Future moves away.
Future throws a head kick but Marshal moves out of range.
Marshal wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Future ducks under a wild hook from Marshal.
Future takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Future keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Marshal.
A head kick misses from Marshal.
Marshal takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Marshal fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Future manages to avoid it.
Future misses with a kick to the body.
Marshal moves out of range as Future throws a body kick.
Marshal slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Future there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Marshal misses with an uppercut. Future saw that one coming.
Future on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marshal. Marshal obviously looking to wear him down.
Marshal scores with a nice head shot.
Future uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marshal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Future is looking to score with low kicks.
Marshal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marshal connects with a right hand. Future shakes it off.
Future goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Marshal misses with a double jab.
Eliah Marshal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Marshal clinches.
Marshal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Future taking a breather.
Future can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Future on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Future lands a shoulder strike.
Future makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Future misses with a short punch on the inside.
Future looking to stall.
Marshal doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Future throws an elbow but it misses.
Marshal lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like John Future has been cut.
A body shot lands from Marshal.
Future misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marshal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Future misses with a punch on the inside.
Marshal misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Future.
Marshal landing knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Future.
Marshal pushes Future back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Future managing to block the knees to the body from Marshal.
Future digs a right hand underneath Marshal's ribcage. Marshal let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Marshal unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Marshal throws an elbow that misses.
Future blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from Marshal.
Future avoids a wild elbow strike from Marshal.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Future wants to break free but Marshal has control.
Marshal lands a shoulder strike.
Marshal avoids a wild elbow strike from Future.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Marshal just misses with a elbow thrown towards Future's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eliah Marshal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Future's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Marshal lands a nice leg kick that just misses Future's sensitive parts.
Future throws a jab when Marshal was well out of range.
Marshal misses with the combination.
Marshal throws a hook but Future blocks it.
Future avoids the body shot from Marshal.
Marshal cracks a nice hook into Future's ribs.
Marshal misses with a head kick.
Marshal looks to land a right hand but Future moved out of range.
Future misses with a two punch combination.
Marshal is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Future connects with the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A solid body kick from Marshal.
Marshal connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Marshal misses.
Nice cross by Marshal.
Future slips under a jab.
Marshal misses with a looping right.
Future keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Future takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marshal paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Marshal throws a nice looking combination but Future bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Marshal throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Future misses with a body kick.
John Future has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eliah Marshal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marshal throws out a powerful jab.
Oh Future is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Future misses with a straight right.
Future seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marshal misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Future throws a series of punches but Marshal moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marshal.
Future lands a nice shot that snaps Marshal's head back.
Marshal misses with a right hand
and Future counters with a nice body shot.
Future avoids the body shot from Marshal.
Future on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Marshal waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Future.
A big right from Marshal misses.
Marshal misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Future takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Future takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Marshal.
A thudding body kick lands there by Marshal!
Future blocks the body kick.
Future throws a shot from downtown. Marshal moves away and avoids it.
Future moves away from the strike by Marshal.
Future walks into a jab.
Future avoids the body shot from Marshal.
Marshal uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Future has time to react.
Future throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Marshal swings for the body but Future moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Marshal looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Future misses with a hook
enabling Marshal to counter with a crisp jab.
Marshal walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Future checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Future takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Marshal connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Future momentarily.
Future walks forward, straight into a front kick from Marshal.
Marshal lands a jab.
Marshal cracks Future with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Future walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Marshal checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Future misses with a looping right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eliah Marshal comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Marshal 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eliah Marshal!
Eliah Marshal seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Charles Cooper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norbert Grupe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cooper comes into the arena with s.mouse - slap my elbow blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Grupe's choice of entrance music: Organized Konfusion - Bring It On (Buckwild Remix) . Charles Cooper could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Norbert Grupe's chin.
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27
182 lbs
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35
178 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
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Cooper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Norbert Grupe!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grupe throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've been told by Cooper's head coaches at Miletich Xtreme Fighting Systems that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cooper darts in and clinches Grupe up against the cage.
Cooper blocks an elbow strike.
Cooper blocks an elbow strike from Grupe.
Grupe breaks the clinch.
Grupe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cooper.
Cooper is looking to clinch but Grupe is avoiding it.
Cooper tries to clinch up but Grupe circles away and keeps his distance.
Cooper closes the distance but Grupe moves to the side
and Grupe counters with a left to the body.
Cooper tries to clinch but Grupe moves away
and Grupe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Charles Cooper has been cut.
Grupe has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Cooper is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cooper tries to clinch there but Grupe circles away.
Grupe looks to land a combination but Cooper avoids it well.
Grupe cracks Cooper with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cooper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cooper fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grupe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cooper tries to clinch but Grupe moves away
and Grupe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cooper tries to clinch but Grupe is having none of it.
Grupe connects with the punch.
Cooper wants to clinch
and Grupe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cooper closes the distance looking to clinch
and Grupe counters with a series of strikes. Cooper will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grupe closes the distance and clinches.
Grupe takes an elbow to the forehead.
Grupe lands an elbow that stopped Cooper in his tracks for a moment.
Cooper tries to throw a body punch but Grupe avoids it by throwing Cooper back against the cage.
Cooper lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cooper misses with an elbow over the top.
Cooper misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Grupe throws an elbow but misses.
Cooper effectively controlling the action here.
Grupe blocks an elbow strike from Cooper.
Grupe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cooper lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cooper as Grupe tries to tie him up.
A short right from Cooper.
Stalling in the clinch from Cooper.
Grupe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cooper's elbow.
Cooper gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cooper throws an elbow but it misses.
Grupe cracks Cooper with a nice body shot.
Grupe wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cooper lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grupe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grupe looks to land a combination but Cooper avoids it well.
Cooper throws a low kick, looking for Grupe's leg but Grupe calmly moves out of range.
Grupe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cooper tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Grupe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Grupe throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Cooper stumbling backwards into the cage! Cooper bounces back off the cage towards Grupe, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Grupe lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Grupe celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Norbert Grupe!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Phoenix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hantu Rockamole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hantu Rockamole has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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240 lbs
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287 lbs
12 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Simon Phoenix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hantu Rockamole!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockamole lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rockamole connects with a body shot.
Phoenix jabs at Rockamole's body.
Jab from Phoenix.
Rockamole tries a head kick but it misses.
Rockamole thows a body shot but no joy.
Phoenix connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Phoenix misses.
Rockamole throws a wild body kick that Phoenix sees coming a mile off.
Rockamole is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rockamole slips under a jab from Phoenix.
Decent striking displayed by Rockamole there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phoenix scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Phoenix on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Phoenix scores with a jab to the body.
Rockamole lands with a shot to the body.
Rockamole lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Rockamole.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phoenix thuds his right hand into Rockamole's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Phoenix slips a jab from Rockamole.
Phoenix walks straight into a right hand from Rockamole - that's dropped him! Rockamole jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Phoenix from any more punishment! Phoenix complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Hantu Rockamole!
A very excited looking Hantu Rockamole made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Raheem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dongdong Wong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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30
277 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
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33
278 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abdul Raheem!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dongdong Wong!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wong misses the shot to the body.
Raheem on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Raheem misses with a few strikes there.
Jab by Wong.
Raheem throws a leg kick but Wong checks it.
Wong closes the distance and pushes Raheem back into the cage.
Wong lands a right hand.
Wong is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Raheem avoiding damage as Wong throws knees to the body.
Raheem lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Raheem throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raheem lands a right hand that snaps the head of Wong backwards.
Raheem tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Raheem lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Wong on the inside.
It looks like Abdul Raheem has been cut.
Wong connects with a knee to the head.
Raheem misses with the head strike.
Raheem unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wong lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wong managing to block the knees to the body from Raheem.
Wong blocking some punches.
Wong tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Raheem is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wong is defending well for now.
Wong has a couple of punches blocked by Raheem.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Raheem creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Wong.
Wong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Raheem has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Raheem manages to break the clinch.
Wong tries to bum rush Raheem with a series of wild strikes but Raheem uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Raheem avoids the body shot from Wong.
Raheem shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raheem is looking to slow Wong down with leg kicks.
Raheem tries to work over Wong's front leg with a kick but Wong checks it.
Raheem tries a head kick but it misses.
Raheem moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raheem misses with a punch on the inside.
Raheem misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wong.
Raheem scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Wong.
Wong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raheem misses with a body punch.
Wong tries to land a knee to the head but Raheem blocks with his arms.
Raheem works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wong blocks an uppercut.
Wong drops Raheem with a big knee straight up the middle! Raheem is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Wong scores with a punch to the head.
Raheem is rocked!
Wong steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Raheem is out on his feet! Wong sets himself and nearly takes Raheem's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dongdong Wong!
A relieved looking Dongdong Wong thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Dragon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julius Africanus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragon comes to the cage accompanied by Epic Sax. Julius Africanus will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Dragon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julius Africanus!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Africanus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Africanus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Africanus tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dragon is able to avoid easily.
Africanus just misses with a punch to the body.
Africanus throws a solid leg kick but Dragon takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Africanus.
Dragon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Africanus.
Dragon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Africanus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dragon.
Dragon throws a jab when Africanus was well out of range.
Dragon tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bone on bone clash there as Dragon blocks the leg kick.
Dragon avoids the head kick by Africanus.
Dragon misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragon throws a shot from downtown. Africanus moves away and avoids it.
Africanus pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dragon throws a combination. Africanus tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Julius Africanus has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Africanus slips under a jab.
Dragon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Africanus walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Dragon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Africanus.
Africanus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dragon.
Julius Africanus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dragon drops Africanus with a beautiful combination! Africanus stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dragon is looking for the KO!
Dragon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dragon is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Africanus's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Africanus looks to score with a jab to the body but Dragon is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dragon checks a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Dragon as he connects with a hook.
Africanus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dragon.
Dragon misses with a hook. Africanus ducked under it nicely.
Africanus misses with a low kick.
Dragon connects with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Dragon.
Africanus moves out of range of the strikes.
Dragon cracks Africanus with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Dragon has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Africanus to stand back up!
Africanus lands with a kick to the temple. Dragon shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Africanus just misses with a punch to the body.
Dragon connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Africanus out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Steve Dragon!
Steve Dragon tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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