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CONFLICT LXXIX on PPV (LV) PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pol Cuaresma Iiii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenichi Shirahama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cuaresma Iiii comes to the cage accompanied by All of the lights!. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pol Cuaresma Iiii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kenichi Shirahama!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shirahama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Shirahama clinches with his opponent.
Cuaresma Iiii pushes Shirahama back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cuaresma Iiii struggles to land a body shot inside as Shirahama controls his hands.
Shirahama has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cuaresma Iiii after a bit of a struggle.
Cuaresma Iiii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cuaresma Iiii has a couple of punches blocked by Shirahama.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shirahama.
Cuaresma Iiii throws a head punch that misses.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to work over Shirahama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shirahama blocking some punches.
Shirahama is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cuaresma Iiii swings wildly with an uppercut but Shirahama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cuaresma Iiii tries a body shot but Shirahama blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shirahama manages to break the clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shirahama scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Pol Cuaresma Iiii has been cut.
Cuaresma Iiii is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a nice combination. Shirahama backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Kenichi Shirahama has been cut.
Shirahama dives in for a single leg takedown but Cuaresma Iiii sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Cuaresma Iiii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Shirahama tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Shirahama misses with a wild combination.
Cuaresma Iiii is looking to counter the offense by Shirahama and move into the clinch.
Shirahama scores with a jab.
Shirahama slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cuaresma Iiii wants to clinch up but Shirahama keeps it at a distance.
Cuaresma Iiii leaves Shirahama with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Cuaresma Iiii seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pol Cuaresma Iiii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenichi Shirahama.
Shirahama has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cuaresma Iiii struggles to land a body shot inside as Shirahama controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Cuaresma Iiii fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shirahama is looking for a takedown.
Shirahama goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cuaresma Iiii prevents it.
Cuaresma Iiii can't find room to land a body shot as Shirahama controls the action.
Shirahama has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cuaresma Iiii seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Shirahama can turn it around.
Cuaresma Iiii tries a body shot but Shirahama blocks it.
Shirahama tries for a takedown. No joy.
Shirahama is trying to stall.
Shirahama is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cuaresma Iiii pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cuaresma Iiii throws a head punch that misses.
Shirahama is trying to maintain a safe position but Cuaresma Iiii gets an underhook and turns Shirahama into the cage.
Cuaresma Iiii struggles to land a body shot inside as Shirahama controls his hands.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a punch on the inside.
Shirahama blocks a body shot from Cuaresma Iiii.
Shirahama is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cuaresma Iiii pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cuaresma Iiii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shirahama's elbow.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii tries a body shot but Shirahama blocks it.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cuaresma Iiii can't find room to land a body shot as Shirahama controls the action.
Cuaresma Iiii throws a punch but it's blocked by Shirahama.
Cuaresma Iiii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to throw a body punch but Shirahama avoids it by throwing Cuaresma Iiii back against the cage.
Cuaresma Iiii tries a body shot but Shirahama blocks it.
Shirahama is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shirahama is trying to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Cuaresma Iiii fails to land.
Shirahama leaning against his opponent.
A short right from Cuaresma Iiii on the inside.
Cuaresma Iiii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cuaresma Iiii presses Shirahama against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shirahama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cuaresma Iiii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cuaresma Iiii lands with a short shot to the head.
Cuaresma Iiii struggles to land a body shot inside as Shirahama controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama prevents a body shot from Cuaresma Iiii.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with the head strike.
Shirahama throws a punch but it's blocked by Cuaresma Iiii.
A head punch on the inside from Cuaresma Iiii fails to land.
Shirahama has clasped his hands together around Cuaresma Iiii's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cuaresma Iiii is trying to get back to his feet.
Cuaresma Iiii might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Shirahama scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Cuaresma Iiii to see if he's OK.
Cuaresma Iiii is trying to control Shirahama's posture but Shirahama avoids it.
Cuaresma Iiii throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Cuaresma Iiii is trying to control Shirahama's posture but Shirahama avoids it.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Cuaresma Iiii is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Shirahama asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Shirahama scoring with punches from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pol Cuaresma Iiii dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Cuaresma Iiii doesn't manage to clinch there - Shirahama circles away.
Cuaresma Iiii takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cuaresma Iiii takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shirahama closes the distance and clinches up with Cuaresma Iiii, looking for a takedown. Shirahama pushes Cuaresma Iiii against the cage but Cuaresma Iiii circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shirahama scores with a jab. Cuaresma Iiii acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cuaresma Iiii darts in and clinches Shirahama up against the cage.
Cuaresma Iiii prevents the takedown attempt.
Cuaresma Iiii has Shirahama pressed against the cage, preventing Shirahama from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Shirahama is looking for a takedown.
Pol Cuaresma Iiii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenichi Shirahama.
Shirahama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cuaresma Iiii throws a body punch but Shirahama moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuaresma Iiii takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cuaresma Iiii rushes Shirahama and presses him up against the cage.
Shirahama works on Cuaresma Iiii's body with a couple of short punches.
Shirahama prevents a body shot from Cuaresma Iiii.
Shirahama stalling.
Cuaresma Iiii is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cuaresma Iiii working aggressively here.
Shirahama looking to slow down the pace here.
Pol Cuaresma Iiii has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shirahama blocking some punches.
Shirahama tries to circle away but Cuaresma Iiii has him pinned against the cage.
Cuaresma Iiii working aggressively here.
Shirahama has Cuaresma Iiii pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Cuaresma Iiii manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Shirahama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shirahama connects with a nice looking jab.
Cuaresma Iiii takes the fight into the clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cuaresma Iiii tries a body shot but Shirahama blocks it.
Shirahama has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cuaresma Iiii is trying to keep an underhook but Shirahama manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Cuaresma Iiii taking some punishment here, with Shirahama in his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cuaresma Iiii is pressing down on Shirahama's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Shirahama's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cuaresma Iiii is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Shirahama won't allow Cuaresma Iiii to sweep him here.
Shirahama throws a big right hand that misses.
Cuaresma Iiii thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Shirahama being controlled here momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shirahama preventing the sweep.
Cuaresma Iiii has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shirahama can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cuaresma Iiii has momentary wrist control but Shirahama slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cuaresma Iiii works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cuaresma Iiii can't keep his opponent in guard - Shirahama advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shirahama working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cuaresma Iiii has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shirahama is working away from the top position though.
Shirahama prevents Cuaresma Iiii from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Shirahama.
Cuaresma Iiii moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Shirahama keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cuaresma Iiii's head.
Shirahama postures up in Cuaresma Iiii's guard and throws a big left but Cuaresma Iiii blocks it.
Shirahama controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Shirahama stopping the sweep attempt from Cuaresma Iiii.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shirahama won't allow Cuaresma Iiii to sweep him here.
Cuaresma Iiii is looking for a triangle here but Shirahama uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Shirahama looks up at the clock and then as Cuaresma Iiii takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Shirahama smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Cuaresma Iiii is trying to get back to half guard.
Shirahama cracks Cuaresma Iiii with a big right hand but Cuaresma Iiii just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to control but Shirahama manages to take his back.
Can Cuaresma Iiii hold on?! Shirahama is landing more strikes to his hapless foe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenichi Shirahama showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Cuaresma Iiii stuffs the takedown attempt from Shirahama. Shirahama gets slowly back to his feet.
Cuaresma Iiii is looking to counter punch.
Shirahama fails with a takedown attempt.
Shirahama misses with a double jab.
Cuaresma Iiii is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cuaresma Iiii fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shirahama misses with the combination.
Cuaresma Iiii moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shirahama drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pol Cuaresma Iiii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenichi Shirahama.
Shirahama blocks a body shot from Cuaresma Iiii.
Shirahama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shirahama has had enough of the clinch but Cuaresma Iiii keeps him there for the moment.
Cuaresma Iiii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shirahama's elbow.
Shirahama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cuaresma Iiii gets underhooks to prevent Shirahama's takedown attempt.
Cuaresma Iiii lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shirahama or not.
Cuaresma Iiii is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cuaresma Iiii scores with a shot to the side of Shirahama's head.
Cuaresma Iiii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shirahama drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cuaresma Iiii gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Cuaresma Iiii working aggressively here.
Shirahama gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Shirahama postures up.
Cuaresma Iiii thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Cuaresma Iiii wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Shirahama is now in half guard.
Cuaresma Iiii moves into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii working a defensive guard here.
Cuaresma Iiii keeping moving, preventing Shirahama from controlling successfully.
Shirahama 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.
Cuaresma Iiii avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cuaresma Iiii keeping moving, preventing Shirahama from controlling successfully.
Shirahama postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Shirahama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuaresma Iiii is trying to keep Shirahama in close.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to close the distance and clinch but Shirahama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shirahama misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice jab there from Shirahama.
Shirahama is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Cuaresma Iiii wants to clinch up but Shirahama keeps it at a distance.
Shirahama misses with a jab, cross combination.
Cuaresma Iiii appears to be looking for a big counter.
Shirahama has taken the fight to the clinch.
Shirahama blocks a body shot from Cuaresma Iiii.
Shirahama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cuaresma Iiii goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with a punch to the body.
Cuaresma Iiii is leaning against Shirahama and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shirahama lands a hook that snaps the head of Cuaresma Iiii backwards.
Cuaresma Iiii misses with some punches.
Shirahama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shirahama has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cuaresma Iiii after a bit of a struggle.
A short uppercut from Cuaresma Iiii.
Shirahama is trying to maintain a safe position but Cuaresma Iiii gets an underhook and turns Shirahama into the cage.
Cuaresma Iiii tries to work over Shirahama's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cuaresma Iiii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shirahamas head.
Cuaresma Iiii tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shirahama's elbow.
Shirahama has Cuaresma Iiii pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Shirahama pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cuaresma Iiii tumbling to the mat - Shirahama dives into Cuaresma Iiii's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cuaresma Iiii is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Cuaresma Iiii working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shirahama doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shirahama manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cuaresma Iiii is trying to control the position but Shirahama postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kenichi Shirahama.
I think Shirahama has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenichi Shirahama!
The defeated Pol Cuaresma Iiii had this to say: 'I'll go Fuck your sister, mother and your grand mother'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alejandro Contreras (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mordecai Wollsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Mordecai Wollsey enters the cage!
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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
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alejandro Contreras!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mordecai Wollsey!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Contreras misses with a wild body shot.
Contreras chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wollsey can pounce on him.
Contreras steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wollsey.
Contreras tries to clinch but Wollsey is having none of it.
Contreras fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wollsey manages to avoid it.
Contreras backing away here, and Wollsey unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wollsey shoots in for a takedown but Contreras shows good takedown defense.
Wollsey throws a body shot but no joy.
Wollsey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Contreras looks to land a right hand but Wollsey moved out of range.
Wollsey uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Contreras has time to react.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wollsey digs a good body shot into Contreras's ribs.
Nice cross by Wollsey.
Wollsey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Sloppy strikes from Contreras. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contreras scores with the left hand. Wollsey knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Mordecai Wollsey has been cut.
Wollsey chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wollsey moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Contreras cracks Wollsey with a good jab.
Wollsey goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Contreras on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Contreras throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wollsey lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Contreras at a distance.
Wollsey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wollsey defending well as Contreras loads up on a big left hand.
Wollsey misses with the body kick
and Contreras counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Wollsey plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Wollsey misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Contreras was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Wollsey.
Wollsey is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Contreras rather than just go for the knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contreras uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wollsey.
A big right from Wollsey misses.
A shot to the body from Contreras misses
and Wollsey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Contreras takes one on the button.
Wollsey lands a slapping body shot.
Contreras throws a body punch but Wollsey moves out of range.
Contreras on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wollsey.
Wollsey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Contreras is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wollsey misses with a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Wollsey. That's going to slow Contreras down.
Contreras misses the shot to the body.
Wollsey scoring well with a low kick there.
Wollsey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contreras connects with a combination that backs up Wollsey into the cage. Contreras lands a flurry of punches that gets past Wollsey's guard. Wollsey is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Contreras bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alejandro Contreras!
During a confident post fight interview, Alejandro Contreras thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ava Noel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gareth Bale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noel comes to the cage accompanied by A Moment. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ava Noel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gareth Bale!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bale will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Noel misses with a two punch combination.
Bale feints the counter takedown.
Noel steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bale. That one must have hurt.
Noel checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little feinted left hand from Noel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Noel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bale.
We've been told by Noel's head coaches at BEVA Fight Home that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Noel misses with a looping right.
Bale throws a leg kick that misses.
Bale slips a jab from Noel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Noel.
Bale looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Noel is fending him off so far but Bale persists. Nope, Noel circles away and we're back to standing.
Bale throws a nice head kick!
Bale feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Noel's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noel throws a series of punches but Bale avoids them all with ease.
A swing and a miss from Noel.
Bale feints the counter takedown.
Bale drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Noel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bale has time to react.
Bale connects with the punch.
Bale scores with a push kick.
Bale throws a series of punches but Noel avoids them all with ease.
Noel throwing a counter right hand but Bale manages to avoid it.
Bale takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bale scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Noel tries to escape but Bale is in control.
Bale throws an elbow but Noel slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bale creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Noel wants to get back to his feet.
Bale throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Bale working the head with strikes.
Bale looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bale working the ground and pound from side control.
Noel pushes Bale away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bale gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bale working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bale wants to control but Noel is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bale tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bale prevents Noel from escaping the position.
Bale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Noel keeps working.
Noel pushes Bale away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Bale gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Bale throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Bale misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Noel is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Donk. Noel catches Bale right on the button with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bale connects with a single shot there.
Bale takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice defenses there by Noel.
Bale thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Noel if he has to take too many more of those.
Bale slips under a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Noel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bale throws a series of strikes that have Noel backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bale staying out of range there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bale throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Noel counter with a right hand.
Bale scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Noel doesn't seem bothered though.
Bale scores with a three punch combo!
Bale tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Noel was well out of range. Poor timing from Bale.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gareth Bale dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Decent striking displayed by Noel there.
Noel feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bales jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bale misses with a two punch combination.
Noel takes a swing at Bale's ribcage but misses.
Noel throws a right and a left that both miss.
Noel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Noel swinging wildly here.
As Noel backs off Bale throws a huge counter combo but Noel manages to avoid it all.
Noel cracks Bale with a right hand to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bale cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ava Noel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bale ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gareth Bale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bale takes a swing at Noel's ribcage but misses.
Bale uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Noel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bale moves away from the strike by Noel.
Bale tries a quick counter leg kick but Noel is wise to it.
Bale looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bale lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Noel at a distance.
Bale avoids the body shot from Noel.
Gareth Bale seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bale bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Noel avoids the head kick by Bale.
Bale lands a jab to the nose.
Bale shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Noel scores with the left hand. Bale knows he should have avoided that one.
Bale throws a wild body kick that Noel sees coming a mile off.
Bale tried to score with a low kick but Noel checks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bale tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Noel blocks a head kick by Bale.
Bale displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Noel throws out the jab.
Noel scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Noel works Bale's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noel throws a low kick but Bale moves out of range easily.
Noel misses the jab.
Bale is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Noel with a body shot.
Noel throws an overhand right that lands on Bale's shoulder, as Bale tries to avoid the shot.
Bale uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Noel.
Noel avoids a punch combination nicely.
Noel catches Bale with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bale darts in looking for a takedown but Noel gets double underhooks and turns Bale into the cage.
Bale throws a series of punches but Noel avoids them all with ease.
Noel throwing a counter right hand but Bale manages to avoid it.
Bale on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Noel lands with a good body shot.
Noel throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bale unleashes a big counter combination but Noel bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Bale throws a series of punches but Noel avoids them all with ease.
Noel misses with an uppercut
and Bale counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ava Noel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bale tries to bum rush Noel with a series of wild strikes but Noel uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bale moves away from the strike by Noel.
Noel backing away here, and Bale unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Nice shot by Noel.
Bale is rocked!
Bale tries to get into range but Noel steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Bale! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Noel scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ava Noel!
Ava Noel took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Affordable Quality + Reliable Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Riley McCollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Clinton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCollins comes to the cage accompanied by The Go Getter. Clinton has chosen Break Ya Neck as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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199 lbs
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196 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
23 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Riley McCollins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Clinton!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clinton moves out of range of the body kick.
Clinton's corner calls for a 1-2. Clinton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McCollins throws a body punch but Clinton moves out of range.
Clinton misses with a hook
and Clinton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Bill Clinton has been cut.
McCollins throws a big shot that misses.
McCollins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Clinton breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCollins misses with a wild body shot.
Clinton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McCollins fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCollins throws a lazy right hand but Clinton sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clinton throws a head kick but McCollins moves out of range.
McCollins lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McCollins drops Clinton with a beautiful combination! Clinton stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McCollins is looking for the KO!
Clinton is rocked!
Riley McCollins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clinton lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCollins's sensitive parts.
Clinton is still on wobbly legs! Can McCollins finish him?
McCollins misses with a straight left.
McCollins lands a big head kick that sends Clinton to the canvas! McCollins follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riley McCollins!
Our winner, Riley McCollins, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kelly Leak (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kert Nigobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kelly Leak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kert Nigobson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leak stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Leak wants it to stay on the feet.
Leak misses with a low kick.
Leak throws a poor cross that misses
and Nigobson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nigobson being controlled here momentarily.
Leak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nigobson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Leak is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Nigobson is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leak is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nigobson is looking to work some ground and pound but Leak has wrist control.
Nigobson passes Leak's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Leak makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Leak thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nigobson misses with a leg kick.
Nigobson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
It looks like Kert Nigobson has been cut.
Leak moves away from the strike by Nigobson.
Nigobson misses with a takedown
and Leak counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Leak misses with a head kick.
Leak looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kelly Leak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nigobson tries to close the distance and clinch but Leak swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nigobson checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Leak looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Leak chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Nigobson can pounce on him.
Nigobson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Leak.
Leak is looking for a counter combo.
Nigobson misses with a body shot.
Nigobson lands a nice shot to the body.
Nigobson misses with a straight right.
It looked like Leak was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nigobson.
Nigobson fails with a takedown attempt.
Leak wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kelly Leak has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kert Nigobson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nigobson misses the shot to the body.
As Nigobson looks to move away, Leak throws a big counter combo bu Nigobson just gets out of the way.
Nigobson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Leak misses with an uppercut. Nigobson saw that one coming.
Nigobson feints the counter takedown.
Leak takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leak throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nigobson.
Leak throws a nice looking combination but Nigobson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Leak is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kert Nigobson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nigobson. Leak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nigobson gets a clinch.
Nigobson can't find room to land a body shot as Leak controls the action.
Nigobson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leak fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nigobson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Leak pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nigobson misses with a few strikes there.
An attempted straight right counter from Leak misses the target.
Nigobson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nigobson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nigobson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nigobson is looking to take a break and control but Leak is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nigobson prevents Leak from standing back up.
Leak is looking for a sweep. Nigobson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Leak trying to control here.
Nigobson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Leak wants to control but Nigobson is keeping busy.
Leak makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leak.
Leak is trying to keep Nigobson in close.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nigobson postures up in Leak's guard and throws a big left but Leak blocks it.
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.
Leak is adopting a defensive guard.
Leak preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Leak keeping full guard, as Nigobson tries to pass.
Leak is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nigobson won't allow Leak to get back to his feet.
Nigobson landing some decent shots from guard.
Nigobson trying to control the position from guard on top but Leak is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Nigobson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Leak wants to stand but Nigobson is controlling the position.
Nigobson wants to pass the guard but Leak is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kert Nigobson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kert Nigobson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nigobson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Nigobson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nigobson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Leak looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nigobson throws a lazy right hand but Leak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Leak connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Leak throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nigobson misses with an uppercut. Leak saw that one coming.
Leak throws a leg kick but Nigobson moved away.
Leak ducks under a wild hook from Nigobson.
Leak quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nigobson connects with a leg kick. Leak looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nigobson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Leak's calf.
Leak checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Leak tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Nigobson manages to circle out of the way.
Nigobson staying out of range there.
Leak throws a hook but Nigobson avoids it easily.
Nigobson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leak throws a head kick that misses.
Leak lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nigobson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Nigobson.
Leak sneaks back into half guard.
Nigobson wants to take a breather but Leak is having none of it.
Nigobson lands with a punch from half guard.
Nigobson is thwarting Leak's attempts to control the position.
Nigobson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Leak preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Nigobson is just content to waste time from the top position. Leak takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nigobson stopping the sweep attempt from Leak.
Nigobson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nigobson lands a couple of elbows.
Leak controlling the position.
Leak'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.
Nigobson pushing down on Leak's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Leak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Leak wants to control but Nigobson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nigobson is looking to advance position but Leak won't allow it.
Nigobson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leak is just riding it out for now. Nigobson eventually gives up the hold.
Nigobson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leak tries to kick Nigobson off but Nigobson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Nigobson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Leak on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Leak pushes Nigobson off looking to stand but Nigobson dives back in and keeps control.
Nigobson trying to control the action but Leak is working from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Nigobson connects with a nice short shot to Leak's temple.
Leak moves into full guard.
Leak is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Nigobson stays in close to Leak's body and controls the position.
Nigobson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nigobson prevents Leak from getting back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nigobson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Nigobson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nigobson scores with the left hand. Leak knows he should have avoided that one.
Nigobson avoids a kick to the body.
Leak throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Leak throws an overhand right that lands on Nigobson's shoulder, as Nigobson tries to avoid the shot.
Leak on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nigobson, as that shot connected.
Nigobson lands a leg kick that knocks Leak off balance momentarily.
Nigobson misses with a looping right.
Nigobson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Leak swivels and escapes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kert Nigobson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kert Nigobson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
A combination from Nigobson does no damage.
Nigobson takes a swing at Leak's ribcage but misses.
Nigobson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leak looks to land a left hand but Nigobson moved out of range nicely.
Leak throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nigobson.
Nigobson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nigobson takes a swing at Leak's ribcage but misses.
Leak misses with a straight left.
Leak misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nigobson cracks the inside of Leak's front leg.
Nigobson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Leak.
A big right from Leak misses.
Leak thuds his right hand into Nigobson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nigobson thumps Leak with a low kick.
Nigobson ducks under a wild hook from Leak.
Leak misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nigobson.
Kert Nigobson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Nigobson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nigobson shoots in looking for a takedown. Leak tries to sprawl out of it but Nigobson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Leak manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nigobson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Leak's head.
A jab from Leak misses.
Leak takes a jab right on the kisser.
Leak throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nigobson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nigobson moves out of range of the body kick from Leak.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nigobson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kelly Leak has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nigobson misses with a looping right.
Leak goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nigobson gets the takedown into side control.
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!
Nigobson working the head with strikes.
Leak is looking to regain half guard here but Nigobson keeps moving and retains side control.
Nigobson wants to control for a moment but Leak uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Leak wants to control but Nigobson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Nigobson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Leak defending well though.
Leak moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Leak avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nigobson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nigobson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nigobson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nigobson stops Leak from standing up.
Nigobson looking to pass the guard.
Leak bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nigobson's guard.
Nigobson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nigobson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leak looking to pass the guard.
Leak cracks Nigobson with a solid left hand.
Leak stopping the sweep attempt from Nigobson.
Leak missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Nigobson wants to sweep here but Leak controlling him for the moment.
Leak throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nigobson keeping moving, preventing Leak from controlling successfully.
Leak is looking to stand up but Nigobson won't let him.
Kert Nigobson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Leak being controlled here momentarily.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Leak trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Leak throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That kick from Nigobson tenderised Leak's leg. Leak is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nigobson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Leak's calf.
Nigobson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Leak!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Kert Nigobson.
Well Nigobson 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kert Nigobson!
A very excited looking Kert Nigobson rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lou Ferrigno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marco Marcolini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marcolini has chosen Raffaella Carra - Rumore as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lou Ferrigno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marco Marcolini!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferrigno keeps the fight on the outside.
Marcolini changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ferrigno takes one to the side of the head.
We've been hearing reports that Ferrigno has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Marcolini gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ferrigno trying to control but Marcolini is working from the bottom.
Marcolini keeping full guard, as Ferrigno tries to pass.
Ferrigno is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Marcolini looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marcolini escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ferrigno gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Marcolini wants to get back to his feet but Ferrigno is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Marcolini keeping full guard, as Ferrigno tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferrigno thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferrigno is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ferrigno trying to control but Marcolini is working from the bottom.
Ferrigno is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Marcolini looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Marcolini looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Marcolini looking for a sweep. Not yet Marcolini, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Marcolini wants to control the position but Ferrigno says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Ferrigno trying to pass the guard but Marcolini defending well.
Ferrigno is looking for a kimura here.
Marcolini tries to roll over but Ferrigno keeps him under control.
Marcolini makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Marcolini.
Marcolini tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ferrigno trying to control but Marcolini is working from the bottom.
Marcolini keeping full guard, as Ferrigno tries to pass.
Ferrigno looking to sit in guard and control but Marcolini gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferrigno is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marcolini defends well.
Marcolini passes Ferrigno's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ferrigno is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marcolini pulls his head out easily.
Marcolini trying to pass the guard but Ferrigno defending well.
Ferrigno tries to roll over but Marcolini keeps him under control.
Ferrigno is refusing to be controlled, as Marcolini sits in half guard.
Ferrigno looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ferrigno is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Marcolini's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Marcolini's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marcolini tries to escape but Ferrigno has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Marcolini defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Ferrigno's arms.
Ferrigno will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Marcolini is trying to defend against the choke here but Ferrigno has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Ferrigno Tightens the hold and Marcolini taps out furiously! Ferrigno displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lou Ferrigno!
An out of breath and clearly excited Lou Ferrigno thanked HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gennaro Gattuso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gennaro Gattuso had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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169 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
17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gennaro Gattuso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivan Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gattuso thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kozlov if he has to take too many more of those.
Kozlov blocks a head kick by Gattuso.
Gattuso is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kozlov.
Gennaro Gattuso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kozlov scores with a hook.
Gattuso misses with a few strikes there.
Gattuso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've been informed that Kozlov has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
No joy there for Kozlov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kozlov avoids the head kick by Gattuso.
Gattuso looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A jab from Kozlov does it's job there.
Kozlov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gattuso moves away.
A head kick misses from Kozlov.
Gattuso misses with a looping right.
Kozlov moves away from the strike by Gattuso.
Kozlov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good standup being displayed there by Kozlov as he connects with a hook.
Kozlov scores with a jab.
A nice combination there by Gattuso.
Gattuso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kozlov throws out the jab.
Gattuso feinted with a counter takedown.
Gattuso slips a jab and a cross from Kozlov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gattuso takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kozlov takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kozlov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kozlov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gattuso.
Kozlov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kozlov lands a glancing blow to the side of Gattuso's head.
Gattuso throws a right and a left that Kozlov avoids nicely.
Gattuso throws a body kick that misses.
Kozlov moves away from the strike by Gattuso.
Gattuso takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Good shot there by Kozlov.
Gattuso lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kozlov throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kozlov misses with an uppercut. Gattuso saw that one coming.
It looked like Gattuso wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kozlov tests Gattuso's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gattuso lands with an uppercut that bounces Kozlov off the cage and back into range.
Kozlov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gattuso throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso walks into a stiff left hand from Kozlov.
Kozlov might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kozlov lands with an overhand left.
Kozlov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gattuso had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gattuso lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kozlov takes a step back to recover.
Gattuso throws a hook to the side of Kozlov's head but Kozlov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kozlov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kozlov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gattuso closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kozlov to the mat! Kozlov manages to get full guard.
Gattuso postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Kozlov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gattuso, into his guard.
Kozlov gets to his feet. Gattuso looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kozlov blocks a head kick by Gattuso.
Kozlov scores with a decent looking hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Gattuso.
A head kick misses from Gattuso.
Gattuso connects with a single shot there.
Kozlov moves out of range as Gattuso strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Kozlov.
Kozlov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kozlov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kozlov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kozlov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gattuso on the side of the head.
Gattuso throws an overhand right that lands on Kozlov's shoulder, as Kozlov tries to avoid the shot.
Kozlov works Gattuso's body with a nice hook.
Gattuso misses with the combination.
Gattuso tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gattuso takes a swing at Kozlov's ribcage but misses.
Gattuso throws the left hand but Kozlov avoids the punch easily.
Gattuso misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kozlov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kozlov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Gattuso shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kozlov pinned against the cage. Kozlov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gattuso fails to land with a series of punches.
Gattuso shoots in but Kozlov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kozlov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kozlov scores with a jab.
Kozlov scores with a nice right hand.
Gattuso takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gattuso drops his hands momentarily and Kozlov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gattuso swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kozlov counters with a stiff right hand.
Gattuso is rocked!
Gattuso looks up at the clock. Bad move! Kozlov lands a right hand from hell, dropping Gattuso. Kozlov pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ivan Kozlov!
After winning the bout, Ivan Kozlov 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thor Skarsgard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rockford Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knight has chosen The Stars that Play with Laughing Sams Dice by Jimi Hendrix as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Rockford Knight enters the cage!
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270 lbs
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273 lbs
24 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thor Skarsgard!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rockford Knight!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skarsgard throws a head kick that misses.
Skarsgard misses with a body kick.
Knight uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skarsgard.
Skarsgard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Knight takes one on the button.
It looks like Rockford Knight has been cut.
Knight throws a lazy right hand but Skarsgard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Skarsgard listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Knight throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skarsgard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Skarsgard closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Knight listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Thor Skarsgard has been cut.
Skarsgard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knight.
Knight tries to clinch but Skarsgard is having none of it.
Skarsgard walks into a left hand.
A slow jab from Skarsgard misses its intended target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Knight.
Knight looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Skarsgard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Knight.
Skarsgard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Knight tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Skarsgard feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A big left from Knight misses.
Skarsgard scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Knight cracks the inside of Skarsgard's front leg.
Knight darts in trying to clinch
and Skarsgard connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Skarsgard misses its intended target.
Knight throws out a counter right but Skarsgard avoids it with no problem.
Knight looks to score with a jab to the body but Skarsgard is just out of range.
Skarsgard cracks Knight with an open hand slap.
Knight checks a leg kick.
Knight tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Skarsgard will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Skarsgard moves away from the strike by Knight.
Knight lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Knight closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skarsgard working aggressively here.
Still in the clinch, Knight scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knight.
Skarsgard working aggressively here.
Skarsgard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Skarsgard stalling.
Knight takes a shot to the head.
Skarsgard can't find room to land a body shot as Knight controls the action.
Skarsgard has a couple of punches blocked by Knight.
Skarsgard dodges an elbow strike from Knight.
Knight misses with an elbow strike.
I was talking to Skarsgard's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Knight is leaning against Skarsgard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knight working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Knight landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Skarsgard is breathing heavily.
Knight lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Knight scores with a nice short uppercut.
Knight misses with an elbow over the top.
Knight lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Knight lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Knight lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Skarsgard fails to land.
Knight tries to work over Skarsgard's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Knight creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Knight blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knight lands a right hand.
Knight lands an elbow just above Skarsgard 's eye.
Knight can't find room to land a body shot as Skarsgard controls the action.
Skarsgard trying to stall but Knight improves his position.
Knight throws an elbow but it misses.
Skarsgard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skarsgard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knight looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skarsgard's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knight throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Knight throws an elbow but misses.
Knight throws a punch but it's blocked by Skarsgard.
Skarsgard struggles to land a body shot inside as Knight controls his hands.
Skarsgard lands a hook that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Skarsgard blocking some punches.
Skarsgard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Skarsgard trying to stall but Knight improves his position.
Skarsgard content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Skarsgard lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skarsgard.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knight throws an elbow that misses.
Skarsgard misses with a punch on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Knight as Skarsgard tries to tie him up.
Knight lands a hook that snaps the head of Skarsgard backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rockford Knight dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Skarsgard 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.
Knight throws out a loose jab but Skarsgard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knight looks to land a body kick but Skarsgard moved away.
Knight 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.
Knight tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Knight backs away, Skarsgard returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Knight throws a leg kick that misses.
Knight takes a swing at Skarsgard's ribcage but misses.
Skarsgard is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Knight is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Skarsgard gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skarsgard avoids a wild elbow strike from Knight.
Skarsgard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Skarsgard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Skarsgard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Skarsgard misses with a body punch.
Skarsgard can't find room to land a body shot as Knight controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skarsgard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Skarsgard misses with some punches.
Skarsgard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knight pushes Skarsgard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Skarsgard.
Knight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Skarsgard lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
Knight scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Skarsgard.
Knight lands a shot to the body.
Skarsgard blocks the elbow strike.
Knight is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Skarsgard avoids the elbow strike from Knight, against the cage.
Skarsgard swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Knight working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knight swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knight pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skarsgard tries to work over Knight's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skarsgard lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rockford Knight seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Skarsgard blocks an elbow strike from Knight.
Skarsgard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knight blocks a body shot from Skarsgard.
Knight trying to land knees to the body.
Skarsgard prevents a body shot from Knight.
Knight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Skarsgard on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Skarsgard leaning against his opponent.
Knight looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Knight pushes Skarsgard back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skarsgard lands an uppercut.
Knight misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knight is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Skarsgard is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skarsgard scores with a shoulder strike.
Skarsgard dodges an elbow strike from Knight.
Skarsgard tries a body shot but Knight blocks it.
Skarsgard softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Skarsgard pushes Knight back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That has opened up Rockford Knight's cut even more.
Knight softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Skarsgard misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Skarsgard.
Skarsgard just leaning against Knight, taking a breather.
Skarsgard throws a head punch that misses.
Skarsgard lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Skarsgard lands with a right to the head.
Knight lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Skarsgard backwards.
Knight throws an elbow that misses.
Knight blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knight blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Knight scores with a nice short uppercut.
Skarsgard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Skarsgard.
The cut above Rockford Knight's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Knight throws a punch but it's blocked by Skarsgard.
Skarsgard misses with a hook from the clinch.
Knight misses with some punches.
Knight trying to control the position but instead, Skarsgard has worked for underhooks and has pushed Knight into the cage.
Knight tries to land knees in the clinch but Skarsgard avoids the damage to the body.
Knight blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Skarsgard creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Skarsgard slowing the pace effectively.
Knight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knight's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Skarsgard misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Skarsgard dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Skarsgard closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Knight scores with a nice hook to the head.
Skarsgard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Skarsgard blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Skarsgard.
Skarsgard lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Skarsgard prevents a body shot from Knight.
Skarsgard is looking to control Knight's arms but Knight gets an underhook and turns him. Now Skarsgard has his back to the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Skarsgard blocks an uppercut.
Skarsgard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Knight backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skarsgard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knight is rocked!
Rockford Knight's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Knight can't find room to land a body shot as Skarsgard controls the action.
Skarsgard pushes Knight against the cage and as Knight bounces back, Skarsgard cracks him with a massive overhand right that sends him crashing to the mat! Skarsgard follows up with more strikes but Knight was out from that first, devastating punch! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thor Skarsgard!
Thor Skarsgard retains his heavyweight title!
Thor Skarsgard 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Roman Yakimyuk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jango Fett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fett has chosen Till I collapse as his entrance music. Jango Fett acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Roman Yakimyuk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 2, fighting out of New York, Jango Fett!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fett looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fett scores with a sloppy right hand. Yakimyuk should have avoided that one.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fett - that will leave a mark!
Fett throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yakimyuk connects with an inside leg kick.
Yakimyuk throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yakimyuk motions for Fett to come forward. Yakimyuk throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Fett did well to prevent Yakimyuk getting side control.
Yakimyuk controlling the action here.
Yakimyuk scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yakimyuk prevents Fett from improving his position.
Yakimyuk has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakimyuk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yakimyuk is trying to control the action in half guard but Fett is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yakimyuk is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Fett is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Yakimyuk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yakimyuk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yakimyuk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Yakimyuk throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Yakimyuk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yakimyuk is trying to control. Fett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yakimyuk looks to land a strike but Fett avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Fett keeping moving, preventing Yakimyuk from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakimyuk throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A nice inside leg kick there by Yakimyuk. That's going to slow Fett down.
Fett with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fett thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Yakimyuk if he has to take too many more of those.
Yakimyuk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yakimyuk swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fett with the counter takedown but Yakimyuk avoids it easily.
Yakimyuk pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fett throws a nice inside leg kick.
Fett uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yakimyuk.
Fett throws a body punch but Yakimyuk moves out of range.
Yakimyuk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fett tries a head kick but it misses.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fett throws a body kick that misses.
Yakimyuk seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fett tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fett throws a front kick aimed at Yakimyuk's knee but Yakimyuk avoids it well.
Yakimyuk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fett.
Yakimyuk throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fett throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yakimyuk works the jab nicely.
Fett throws a solid leg kick but Yakimyuk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fett.
Yakimyuk misses with a two punch combination.
Yakimyuk shoots in for a double leg but Fett sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Yakimyuk drops his hands momentarily and Fett takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Yakimyuk misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fett is looking to chop away at Yakimyuk's legs.
A swing and a miss from Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fett but Fett pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yakimyuk throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Yakimyuk scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Fett.
Yakimyuk throws the kick towards the body but Fett avoids it.
Fett scores with a leg kick.
Fett lands a nice looking body shot.
Fett scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fett with a poor takedown
and Yakimyuk counters with a stiff right hand.
Fett connects with a body shot.
Fett will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fett throws a jab but it's blocked by Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fett just manages to avoid it.
Fett throws a leg kick but Yakimyuk moved away.
Fett has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Fett scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Fett.
Yakimyuk throws a push kick but Fett slaps the foot to one side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jango Fett will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Donk. Yakimyuk catches Fett right on the button with a cross.
Fett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fett throws a nice outside leg kick.
Yakimyuk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fett. That's going to slow Yakimyuk down.
Fett fakes the leg kick and cracks Yakimyuk in the body.
Fett misses with a body shot.
Fett looks to score with a jab to the body but Yakimyuk is just out of range.
Yakimyuk fails with a takedown attempt.
Yakimyuk fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fett checks it well.
Fett feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakimyuk explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fett looks for a takedown but Yakimyuk sprawls well.
Yakimyuk misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakimyuk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fett misses with a straight right.
Fett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yakimyuk uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fett.
Yakimyuk closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fett is looking to control Yakimyuk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fett avoid being mounted?
Yakimyuk is keen to just control but Fett is a slippery customer.
Yakimyuk lands with a punch from half guard.
Yakimyuk drops an elbow to the side of Fett's head.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Yakimyuk lands a nice short elbow.
Yakimyuk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakimyuk wants to control but Fett is keeping him busy.
Fett is trying to maintain the position but Yakimyuk is very close to passing his half guard.
Yakimyuk slips a nice elbow through Fett's hands, connecting with Fett's forehead.
Yakimyuk thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fett's head.
Fett trying to control from the bottom.
Roman Yakimyuk overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fett is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Yakimyuk pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fett trying to control here.
Yakimyuk trying to control from Fett's half guard. Fett has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakimyuk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yakimyuk being controlled here momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yakimyuk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fett moves away.
Fett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yakimyuk lunges at Fett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fett's hand.
Fett throws out a leg kick but Yakimyuk moves out of range and Fett only half commits.
Fett moves out of range of the body kick.
Some wild striking there from Yakimyuk.
Yakimyuk throws the kick towards the body but Fett avoids it.
Yakimyuk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fett finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Yakimyuk fires out a quick counter leg kick but Fett just manages to avoid it.
Yakimyuk misses with a wild combination.
Fett throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fett thuds his shin into the meat of Yakimyuk's side.
Yakimyuk thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fett if he has to take too many more of those.
Fett feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yakimyuk's calf.
Jango Fett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yakimyuk misses with a leg kick.
Fett does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Yakimyuk thinks about countering with a body kick.
Fett thows a body kick. Yakimyuk tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yakimyuk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fett lands with a hook. Yakimyuk tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters circling - Yakimyuk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Yakimyuk scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fett misses with a kick to the body.
Yakimyuk is looking for a counter combo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roman Yakimyuk dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fett pushes Yakimyuk away with a front kick.
Yakimyuk throws a body kick that misses.
Yakimyuk lands with a nice body punch.
Fett throws a solid leg kick but Yakimyuk takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fett.
A quick step to the side and Yakimyuk tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fett misses with a lunging right hand
and Yakimyuk counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Fett is looking to control Yakimyuk's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Fett avoid being mounted?
Yakimyuk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fett wants to control but Yakimyuk is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Fett is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Yakimyuk is staying active.
Yakimyuk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakimyuk landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Yakimyuk 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.
Yakimyuk wants to take a breather but Fett is having none of it.
Yakimyuk missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fett looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yakimyuk is nestled in close to Fett, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fett manages to get to full guard.
Yakimyuk throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Fett pulls Yakimyuk in close to his closed guard and prevents Yakimyuk from doing any damage or advancing position.
Fett bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Yakimyuk's guard.
Fett engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Fett pushing down on Yakimyuk's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Yakimyuk is trying to maintain the position but Fett is very close to passing his half guard.
Fett content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakimyuk tries to get to full guard but Fett has control of the leg.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fett in particular looking to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fett lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yakimyuk ducks under a wild hook from Fett.
Yakimyuk tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yakimyuk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fett moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Yakimyuk.
Fett misses with a kick to the body.
Yakimyuk takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fett misses with a low kick.
Yakimyuk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good leg kick by Fett there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Yakimyuk will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Yakimyuk gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fett takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fett scores with a hook.
Fett lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yakimyuk avoids the head kick by Fett.
Yakimyuk moves out of range of the body kick from Fett.
Yakimyuk feinted with a counter takedown.
Fett turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jango Fett really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice body kick there by Fett.
Yakimyuk moves forwards but Fett connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Yakimyuk moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Yakimyuk looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yakimyuk throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yakimyuk is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yakimyuk falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fett counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Yakimyuk controls Fett momentarily but Fett frees himself.
Fett looking to sit in guard and control but Yakimyuk gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Yakimyuk stopping the sweep attempt from Fett.
Yakimyuk trying to control the position from guard on top but Fett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakimyuk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yakimyuk trying to control but Fett is working from the bottom.
Yakimyuk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fett is on top in guard.
Fett postures up and lands a big shot to Yakimyuk's brow.
Fett's corner is telling him to maintain position.
My spies in River's Edge Gym, LOP inform me that Fett has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Yakimyuk is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakimyuk is pulling down on Fett's head to control his posture.
Yakimyuk working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fett.
Fett tries to free his leg and advance position but Yakimyuk is retaining full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Yakimyuk wants to hit a switch here but Fett passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Yakimyuk there!
Fett landing strikes from the mount and Yakimyuk is in trouble!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakimyuk is looking to improve his position but Fett isn't that keen on the idea.
Yakimyuk is bucking up trying to escape but Fett cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Yakimyuk is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fett in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Fett postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Yakimyuk looks a forlorn figure.
Yakimyuk is rocked!
Yakimyuk is trying desperately to improve position.
Oh Yakimyuk is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yakimyuk seems to have got his legs back now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakimyuk regains half guard.
Yakimyuk is looking for a sweep. Fett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Yakimyuk trying to control here.
Fett is looking to take a break and control but Yakimyuk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yakimyuk slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yakimyuk wants to sweep here but Fett controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jango Fett dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Fett slips a jab from Yakimyuk.
Fett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yakimyuk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fett can pounce on him.
Yakimyuk takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yakimyuk throws a body shot but no joy.
Fett throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Yakimyuk counters with a single leg into guard. Fett didn't expect that.
Fett is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Yakimyuk is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fett's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fett's back!
Yakimyuk tries to get the hooks in deep but Fett pushed the leg off.
You can see the frustration on Fett's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Yakimyuk is looking to control Fett but Fett is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yakimyuk scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Fett is looking for a way out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakimyuk throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Fett is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Yakimyuk is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Fett prevents Yakimyuk from getting a body triangle.
Fett tries to escape but Yakimyuk has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Fett is trapped and Yakimyuk is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Roman Yakimyuk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fett tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Fett bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Yakimyuk looking to control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yakimyuk is on top in guard.
Yakimyuk throws a strike but Fett rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Fett slips nicely into half guard.
Fett passes into side control, despite Yakimyuk's attempt to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakimyuk tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Fett presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Fett can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yakimyuk is looking to escape.
Fett has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Yakimyuk's face.
Fett with a couple of short strikes.
Fett prevents Yakimyuk from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakimyuk regains half guard.
Yakimyuk tries to get to full guard but Fett has control of the leg.
Yakimyuk wants to sweep but Fett has passed to side control!
Yakimyuk tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fett is looking to take a break and control but Yakimyuk is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Roman Yakimyuk.
I think Fett has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 48:47
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 48:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
Roman Yakimyuk retains his title. It's always disappointing when a championship fight ends as a draw but that's what happens when you leave the fight in the judges hands!
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