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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Miguel Escrima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bishop comes into the arena with KRS-One - MC's Act Like They Don't Know blaring out of the sound system. Escrima is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Bamboleo. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Xavier Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Miguel Escrima!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escrima defending well as Bishop loads up on a big left hand.
Escrima walks into a straight right hand from Bishop.
Bishop 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.
Bishop staying out of range there.
Bishop dips to his left and cracks Escrima with an uppercut!
Bishop has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bishop there as he acknowledges the shot.
Escrima swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bishop counters with a nice low kick that buckles Escrima's knee momentarily.
Bishop fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bishop tries to land a leg kick but Escrima saw it coming and moves away.
Escrima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bishop misses with a looping right.
Escrima takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Escrima is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bishop.
Escrima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bishop takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Escrima eats them both and turns towards Bishop to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bishop dips to his left and cracks Escrima with an uppercut!
Escrima is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escrima tries to land a leg kick but Bishop saw it coming and moves away.
Nice cross by Escrima.
Escrima misses the jab.
Miguel Escrima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Escrima takes a swing at Bishop's ribcage but misses.
Bishop was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Escrima throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bishop connects with a crisp jab.
Bishop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Escrima was well out of range. Poor timing from Bishop.
Bishop shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Xavier Bishop has been cut.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
Bishop on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Escrima. Escrima obviously looking to wear him down.
Escrima throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bishop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bishop cracks Escrima with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Escrima is still on wobbly legs! Can Bishop finish him?
Bishop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Escrima seems to have recovered his senses.
Escrima throws the left hand but Bishop avoids the punch easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop lands a big head kick that sends Escrima to the canvas! Bishop follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xavier Bishop!
After the big win, Xavier Bishop made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julius Hallava (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hammer Fist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Julius Hallava has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Julius Hallava!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hammer Fist!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fist takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick misses from Hallava.
Fist drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hallava defends it well.
Hallava rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Fist moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fist shoots in but Hallava avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fist fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hallava, pushing him back against the cage.
Fist is trying to drag Hallava to the mat but Hallava just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Fist slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fist has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hallava is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Julius Hallava has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hammer Fist.
Fist drags the fight down to the ground.
Fist tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallava trying to stand up but can't free himself from Fist's guard.
Fist is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hallava presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Fist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hallava changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hallava misses with the combination.
Fist shoots in for a takedown but Hallava shows good takedown defense.
Hallava looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fist blocks a head kick by Hallava.
Julius Hallava is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fist scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Fist stops Hallava from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fist gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Fist fails with a takedown attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hallava will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fist moves in looking to clinch but Hallava pushes him off.
Hallava tries to work over Fist's front leg with a kick but Fist checks it.
Hallava throws a solid leg kick but Fist takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hallava.
Fist lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Fist shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fist was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Fist decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hallava to his feet.
Fist checks a low kick from Hallava.
Hallava tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fist was well out of range. Poor timing from Hallava.
Hallava displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fist.
As Fist looks to move away, Hallava throws a big counter combo bu Fist just gets out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallava tries to bum rush Fist with a series of wild strikes but Fist uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hallava throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fist tries to counter by closing the distance.
Julius Hallava seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fist instigates a clinch.
Fist drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fist breaks the clinch.
Hallava throws a low kick but Fist avoids it.
Hallava throws a one two combo.
Hallava fails to land with a series of punches.
Fist closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hallava escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fist is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hallava sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Hallava was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fist rushes Hallava and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fist keeps control of Hallava as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fist misses with a punch to the body.
Hallava's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hallava throws a body kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hallava throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fist tries for a takedown but Hallava circles away easily
and Hallava counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Fist shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hallava defends it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Julius Hallava will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hallava misses with an uppercut.
Fist misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A nice combination there by Hallava.
It looks like Hammer Fist has been cut.
Fist fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hallava, pushing him back against the cage.
Fist wants to take the fight to the mat but Hallava manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Fist - that landed with a thud.
Fist slowing the pace effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Hallava's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fist escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fist shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Hallava defends it nicely.
Julius Hallava has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hammer Fist.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallava tries to land a leg kick but Fist saw it coming and moves away.
Fist pushes Hallava up against the cage in a clinch.
Fist manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hallava wants to get up but he can't break Fist's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fist pulls Hallava in close to his closed guard and prevents Hallava from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hallava is looking to stand up but Fist won't let him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Fist gets a clinch.
Fist prevents Hallava from breaking the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallava being controlled against the cage.
Fist tries to pull guard but Hallava forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fist tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hallava just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fist goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hallava prevents it.
Fist fails to pull guard.
Fist changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hallava fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hallava attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hallava throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fist.
Fist tries to clinch there but Hallava circles away.
Fist fails with the takedown.
Fist attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hallava swings for the body but Fist moves out of range.
Fist goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hallava throws a right and a left that Fist avoids nicely.
Hallava backing away here, and Fist unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Fist takes the fight into the clinch.
Hallava wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fist is trying to stall.
Fist has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hallava avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Julius Hallava will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hammer Fist's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Hallava throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hallava takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hallava throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An inside leg kick from Hallava misses.
Fist takes a kick to the side of the head.
Hallava leaves Fist with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hallava lands a leg kick that knocks Fist off balance momentarily.
Fist throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hallava's waist but Hallava gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Fist off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallava throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hallava tries to work over Fist's front leg with a kick but Fist checks it.
Hallava lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fist circles away quickly and effectively.
Hallava throws a leg kick
and Fist counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fist stops Hallava from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist stands up from Hallava's guard - Fist perhaps looking for a knockout.
Fist throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hallava tries to bum rush Fist with a series of wild strikes but Fist uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fist wants to clinch.
Hallava fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Fist checks it well.
Fist misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Julius Hallava has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hammer Fist.
Fist shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hallava sprawls well. Hallava wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Fist gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallava throws a wild body kick that Fist sees coming a mile off.
Hallava throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hallava fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fist has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fist lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hallava at a distance.
Fist shoots in for a takedown but Hallava shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Fist dodges the punch combination from Hallava.
Hallava throws a head kick that misses
and Fist counters with a three punch combo that has Hallava backing up. Hallava nods at Fist to acknowledge the strikes.
Fist fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Fist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hallava fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fist moves out of range as Hallava throws a body kick.
Fist goes for a double leg but Hallava avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hallava continues to drive forward.
Hallava is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fist can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallava tries to land a front kick but Fist steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hallava will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Fist! But no joy.
Fist dodges the punch combination from Hallava.
Hallava cracks Fist with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fist is trying hard to land a takedown here. Hallava sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hallava paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hallava, right into the meat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Fist or perhaps it was just good defense by Hallava, which made it look bad.
Fist misses with a takedown attempt - Hallava sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Hallava misses.
Fist tries to counter with a clinch but Hallava shakes him off and moves away.
Hallava is looking to score with low kicks.
Fist ducks under a wild hook from Hallava.
Fist dodges the punch combination from Hallava.
Hallava misses with a low kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fist.
Fist throws a sloppy head kick and Hallava moves out of range easily.
Hallava fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fist feints the counter takedown.
Hallava throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hallava throws a right hand that Fist ducks under and follows up with a left that Fist also avoids with ease.
Hammer Fist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Julius Hallava is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fist with a body punch. A glancing blow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Julius Hallava showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hallava, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Julius Hallava!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sylvester Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sebasti Perreira De Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sylvester Malone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebasti Perreira De Souza!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, John Kavanagh and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perreira De Souza takes one to the chin there.
The fighters circling - Perreira De Souza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Perreira De Souza tries for a takedown but Malone circles away easily
and Malone counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Perreira De Souza thinking.
Perreira De Souza shoots in for a takedown but Malone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Perreira De Souza slips under a jab.
Perreira De Souza shoots in but no luck this time.
Sylvester Malone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sebasti Perreira De Souza.
Perreira De Souza doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Malone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malone missing with a left hand there. Perreira De Souza was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Perreira De Souza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Malone, pushing him back against the cage.
Perreira De Souza swings wildly with an uppercut but Malone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malone tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Malone misses with a body punch.
Perreira De Souza misses with a body punch.
Perreira De Souza working aggressively here.
Malone blocking some punches.
Malone lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perreira De Souza blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malone has a couple of punches blocked by Perreira De Souza.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Perreira De Souza.
Perreira De Souza working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Malone can't find room to land a body shot as Perreira De Souza controls the action.
Perreira De Souza is pushing Malone up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Malone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Malone throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've been informed that Perreira De Souza 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.
Malone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malone moves out of range of the strikes.
Perreira De Souza ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Malone avoids the body shot from Perreira De Souza.
A jab from Perreira De Souza does it's job there.
Malone staying out of range there.
Malone digs a good body shot into Perreira De Souza's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Perreira De Souza shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Malone to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malone lands a nice hook to Perreira De Souza's body. Perreira De Souza takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Malone checks a low kick from Perreira De Souza.
Malone tries to counter with a takedown but Perreira De Souza is quick to defend against it.
Malone's corner calls for a 1-2. Malone obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Perreira De Souza is looking to slow Malone down with leg kicks.
Malone moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Malone keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Perreira De Souza looks winded!
Perreira De Souza takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Malone drives through with a takedown into Perreira De Souza's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Malone is stalling in the full guard.
Malone stands up over Perreira De Souza, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone trying to control but Perreira De Souza is working from the bottom.
Malone throwing strikes from guard but Perreira De Souza blocks nicely.
Malone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Malone throws a big elbow that misses.
Malone looking to pass the guard.
Perreira De Souza tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Malone trying to control but Perreira De Souza is working from the bottom.
Malone is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Perreira De Souza has Malone pulled in close to control his posture.
Malone won't allow Perreira De Souza to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Malone postures up and lands a big shot to Perreira De Souza's brow.
Perreira De Souza wants to stand but Malone is controlling the position.
Malone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Perreira De Souza seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Perreira De Souza has managed to clinch.
Malone is working Perreira De Souza over against the cage.
Perreira De Souza blocking some punches.
Perreira De Souza blocks an uppercut.
Perreira De Souza working aggressively here.
Perreira De Souza blocks a body shot from Malone.
Perreira De Souza lands a nice shot to the body.
Malone misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sylvester Malone dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Malone getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Perreira De Souza throws a series of punches but Malone moves out of range.
A big left from Malone misses.
Perreira De Souza dips to his left and cracks Malone with an uppercut!
Malone misses with a hook.
Malone takes a swing at Perreira De Souza's ribcage but misses.
Malone shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Perreira De Souza pinned against the cage. Perreira De Souza gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Perreira De Souza! But no joy.
Perreira De Souza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malone avoids a punch combination nicely.
Perreira De Souza scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone misses with a straight left.
Perreira De Souza looks to land a right hand but Malone moved out of range.
No joy there for Malone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab, jab by Perreira De Souza - just one landing.
Perreira De Souza feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Malone controlling the position.
Malone avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Malone trying to keep a closed guard but Perreira De Souza is proving a slippery customer.
Perreira De Souza throwing strikes from guard but Malone blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perreira De Souza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Perreira De Souza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perreira De Souza throws a strike but Malone rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Perreira De Souza wants to sweep but no luck.
Malone throws a big elbow that misses.
Perreira De Souza keeping moving, preventing Malone from controlling successfully.
Perreira De Souza wants to sweep but no luck.
Malone postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Malone trying to control the position from guard on top but Perreira De Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Perreira De Souza seems keen to control Malone's posture.
Malone connects with a couple of short punches.
Perreira De Souza looking for a sweep. Not yet Perreira De Souza, not yet.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Perreira De Souza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Malone wants to control from the top but Perreira De Souza keeps moving.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perreira De Souza trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Malone throws a body shot but no joy.
Malone misses with a wild body shot.
A swing and a miss from Malone.
Perreira De Souza scores with a one two! Malone had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Malone scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Malone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malone circles away from the clinch attempt.
Perreira De Souza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malone.
Malone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perreira De Souza.
Malone shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Perreira De Souza defends it nicely.
Malone misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone misses with a lunging right hand
and Perreira De Souza counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Perreira De Souza fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Perreira De Souza fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Perreira De Souza. Those never looked like landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perreira De Souza misses with a wild body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Malone.
Perreira De Souza clinches.
Perreira De Souza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perreira De Souza lands a left hand.
Perreira De Souza blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perreira De Souza lands a body punch in the clinch.
Perreira De Souza lands with a right to the head.
Perreira De Souza goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee is keeping an eye on Perreira De Souza - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Perreira De Souza wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebasti Perreira De Souza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Malone's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Malone lands with a straight right. Perreira De Souza didn't see that one coming.
Malone throws a series of punches but Perreira De Souza moves out of range.
Perreira De Souza misses the shot to the body.
Perreira De Souza misses with a low kick.
Sebasti Perreira De Souza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malone. Perreira De Souza does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab from Malone.
Perreira De Souza changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Malone looks to throw the jab but Perreira De Souza is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perreira De Souza slips a straight right by Malone.
The fighters circle momentarily. Perreira De Souza darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Perreira De Souza fails with the takedown.
Malone scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malone scores with a hook.
Malone throws a body punch but Perreira De Souza moves out of range.
Perreira De Souza showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Malone.
Malone looks to score with a jab to the body but Perreira De Souza is just out of range.
Perreira De Souza misses with a hook
and Malone counters with a nice uppercut.
Malone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Perreira De Souza fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Perreira De Souza takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Perreira De Souza scoring well with a low kick there.
Perreira De Souza lands with a good body shot.
Perreira De Souza avoids the body shot from Malone.
Perreira De Souza tries to counter by closing the distance.
Perreira De Souza scores with a hook.
Sylvester Malone is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perreira De Souza takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Perreira De Souza clinches up against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Perreira De Souza.
Perreira De Souza lands an uppercut.
Malone misses with a punch to the body.
Malone misses with a punch to the body.
Malone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Malone scores with a nice short uppercut.
Perreira De Souza stalling the fight.
Perreira De Souza pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Malone.
Perreira De Souza is looking to clinch.
Malone keeps the fight on the outside.
Perreira De Souza dives in and grabs Malone's left leg, looking for a takedown. Malone pushes down on Perreira De Souza's head and hops out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Perreira De Souza tries to clinch there but Malone circles away.
Malone seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Malone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Perreira De Souza looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Malone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Perreira De Souza looks to land a combination but Malone avoids it well.
Perreira De Souza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Malone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Perreira De Souza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Perreira De Souza gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Malone.
Malone scores with a shot to the body.
Perreira De Souza fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Malone, pushing him back against the cage.
Perreira De Souza is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Malone throws a punch but it's blocked by Perreira De Souza.
Perreira De Souza tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perreira De Souza's elbow.
Perreira De Souza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone letting Perreira De Souza take a breather here.
Malone softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Perreira De Souza throws a punch but it's blocked by Malone.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malone has a couple of punches blocked by Perreira De Souza.
Perreira De Souza blocking some punches.
Perreira De Souza blocks a body shot from Malone.
Perreira De Souza is trying to stall.
Perreira De Souza doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malone scores with a shot to the side of Perreira De Souza's head.
Perreira De Souza lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Malone breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malone takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Malone swinging wildly here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sylvester Malone showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Malone has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sylvester Malone!
Sylvester Malone decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Probert (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by I Am The Law. The crowd seem to be enjoying Probert's choice of entrance music: Suffer, Conquer - Throwdown. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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221 lbs
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23
220 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Probert!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Probert throws a chopping leg kick but Smith manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
Smith checks a low kick from Probert.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Probert ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Probert waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smith.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Smith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Probert.
Smith misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheers as Probert lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Smith jabs Probert to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Probert connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Probert lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Probert was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Probert looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Probert needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Bob Probert has been cut.
Probert scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Probert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Probert slips the punch.
Smith throws the left hand but Probert avoids the punch easily.
Probert throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Probert works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Probert counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smith clobbers Probert with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith thuds his right hand into Probert's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Probert lands with a thumping leg kick.
Probert connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Smith's hands.
Smith wants to clinch up but Probert keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Probert misses with a lunging right hand
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
Probert on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Probert misses with a hook.
Probert misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith throws a leg kick
and Probert counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Probert throws a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Probert misses the target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Probert.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Probert was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Probert looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Smith, right into the meat.
Probert lands a nice leg kick that just misses Smith's sensitive parts.
Probert lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Smith scores with a crisp jab that stopped Probert in his tracks.
Probert is rocked!
Probert has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Smith darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Probert's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Smith before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Smith!
David Smith seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rusty Driver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Burak Mihalev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Driver comes to the cage accompanied by Pepper - Butthole Suffers. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rusty Driver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Burak Mihalev!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Dean Styles and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Driver swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mihalev feints the counter takedown.
Mihalev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Good work by Driver as he checks the leg kick.
Driver stuns Mihalev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Driver connects with a right hand. Mihalev shakes it off.
Driver swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mihalev wants to counter the offense by Driver and move into the clinch position.
Driver feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Mihalev sprawling to the canvas! Mihalev rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Driver finish him?!
Mihalev is rocked!
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!
Driver fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Mihalev out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Rusty Driver!
Rusty Driver looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I'm ready Next please. '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nicolas Barcos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kurt Lockheart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nicolas Barcos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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178 lbs
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Brawler
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicolas Barcos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kurt Lockheart!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lockheart looking to score a takedown here. Barcos is defending well but Lockheart drives through and ends up in Barcos's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Barcos keeping moving, preventing Lockheart from controlling successfully.
Lockheart controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Barcos looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barcos is working hard here to advance position.
Lockheart told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Lockheart showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Barcos keeping moving, preventing Lockheart from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barcos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Barcos throws a big elbow that misses.
Barcos is looking to work some ground and pound but Lockheart has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barcos preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barcos lands a couple of digs.
Lockheart trying to control the position.
Lockheart controlling the position.
Barcos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barcos lands a couple of digs.
Lockheart looking to control.
Barcos chips away with some ground and pound.
Barcos throwing strikes from guard but Lockheart blocks nicely.
Lockheart utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Barcos landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barcos passes Lockheart's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barcos prevents Lockheart from improving his position.
Barcos has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lockheart won't allow Barcos to pass to mount.
Barcos thows a huge punch but Lockheart dodges it nicely.
Barcos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lockheart works his way to full guard. Good work.
Barcos postures up.
Barcos is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barcos scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Barcos throws a strike but Lockheart rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barcos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Barcos scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Barcos is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Barcos thows a huge punch but Lockheart dodges it nicely.
Lockheart is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lockheart trying to control from the bottom.
Barcos not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Barcos thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lockheart has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barcos is working away from the top position though.
Barcos looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Lockheart with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
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.
Lockheart trying to control from the bottom.
Barcos lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Lockheart tries to roll over but Barcos keeps him under control.
Lockheart wants to control but Barcos is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barcos looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Barcos with the ground and pound but Lockheart uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Barcos landing with the ground and pound.
Barcos postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lockheart is rocked!
Barcos postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Lockheart covers up, he's hurt! Barcos keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Barcos and the ref steps in to end the fight! Barcos can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicolas Barcos!
A victorious Nicolas Barcos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Kurt Lockheart was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm sorry I did not deliver. I'll work harder in order not to disappoint the fans.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daron Buxton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samson Goldstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buxton comes to the cage accompanied by Rammstein - Ich Will. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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262 lbs
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285 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Daron Buxton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samson Goldstein!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Alyssa Summers and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buxton moves into the clinch.
Buxton pushes Goldstein back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Buxton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Goldstein after a bit of a struggle.
Buxton is looking for a takedown.
Goldstein works on Buxton's body with a couple of short punches.
Goldstein scores with a shot to the side of Buxton's head.
Buxton has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Goldstein avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daron Buxton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Goldstein obliges.
Buxton tries for a takedown but Goldstein manages to get underhooks.
Goldstein lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Buxton.
Buxton is breathing heavily.
A frustrated look appears on Buxton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Goldstein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein swings wildly with an uppercut but Buxton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldstein working aggressively here.
Goldstein can't find room to land a body shot as Buxton controls the action.
Goldstein misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Buxton.
Goldstein gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Buxton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldstein managing to block the knees to the body from Buxton.
Buxton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goldstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein throws a punch but it's blocked by Buxton.
Buxton is looking for a takedown.
Buxton blocks an uppercut.
Goldstein misses with a body punch.
Buxton has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Goldstein is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Buxton tries for a takedown. No joy.
Goldstein creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Buxton's defenses.
Buxton lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goldstein can't find room to land a body shot as Buxton controls the action.
Buxton wants a takedown.
Goldstein keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Buxton's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buxton wants to get back to striking at distance but Goldstein won't allow it.
Goldstein lands with a right to the head.
Goldstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Buxton tries to score a body lock takedown but Goldstein shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Buxton is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Goldstein pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Goldstein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Buxton prevents a body shot from Goldstein.
Buxton has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Goldstein after a bit of a struggle.
Goldstein prevents a body shot from Buxton.
Goldstein misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldstein tries to work over Buxton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Buxton prevents a body shot from Goldstein.
Buxton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Goldstein.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buxton blocks a body shot from Goldstein.
Goldstein lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Buxton or not.
Goldstein lands a hook that snaps the head of Buxton backwards.
Goldstein cracks Buxton with a nice body shot.
Goldstein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Goldstein on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Goldstein throws an elbow but misses.
Goldstein stops a takedown attempt from Buxton.
Goldstein lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goldstein lands with a right to the head.
Goldstein tries to work over Buxton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goldstein has a couple of punches blocked by Buxton.
Goldstein lands a right hand that snaps the head of Buxton backwards.
Goldstein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Goldstein misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Goldstein.
Goldstein lands an uppercut that drops Buxton! Goldstein follows him to the canvas looking to finish.
Buxton is rocked!
Goldstein content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Oh Buxton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Buxton seems to have got his legs back now.
Goldstein lands a nice forearm strike.
Goldstein taking a breather here.
Goldstein is looking to take a break and control but Buxton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Buxton gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Goldstein dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Buxton fails with a takedown attempt.
Goldstein wants to counter with a clinch but Buxton pushes him away.
Goldstein throws a body punch but Buxton moves out of range.
Buxton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Goldstein, pushing him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Goldstein.
Goldstein lands with a short shot to the head.
Buxton misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Goldstein fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldstein tries to throw a body punch but Buxton avoids it by throwing Goldstein back against the cage.
Goldstein struggles to land a body shot inside as Buxton controls his hands.
Buxton wants to stall.
Goldstein tries to work over Buxton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goldstein lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Buxton backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldstein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Buxton is trying to push Goldstein away but Goldstein has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Buxton has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Goldstein regains guard immediately.
Buxton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Buxton trying to control but Goldstein is working from the bottom.
Goldstein controlling Buxton's posture.
Buxton postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Buxton throwing strikes from guard but Goldstein blocks nicely.
Goldstein working a defensive guard here.
Goldstein has control of Buxton's left arm, preventing Buxton from doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Buxton checks a low kick from Goldstein.
Buxton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Goldstein sprawls and moves away.
Samson Goldstein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Buxton fails with the takedown
and Goldstein counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Buxton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daron Buxton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buxton blocks a body shot from Goldstein.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein prevents a takedown attempt there.
Buxton drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Buxton lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goldstein backwards.
Goldstein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Buxton backwards.
Buxton prevents a body shot from Goldstein.
Goldstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Goldstein fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Goldstein fails to land.
Buxton is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Goldstein gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Buxton goes for a takedown in the clinch but Goldstein prevents it.
Buxton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldstein avoiding damage as Buxton throws knees to the body.
Goldstein lands with a short shot to the head.
Buxton tries to score a body lock takedown but Goldstein shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Samson Goldstein seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Goldstein lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goldstein fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goldstein tries a body shot but Buxton blocks it.
Goldstein lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Buxton or not.
Goldstein creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Buxton avoiding damage as Goldstein throws knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Goldstein.
Goldstein looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Buxton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A shot in the inside from Goldstein.
Goldstein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Goldstein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goldstein lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Samson Goldstein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Goldstein misses with a hook.
Buxton uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Goldstein has time to react.
Buxton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goldstein manages to avoid it.
Buxton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick by Goldstein - that's a beauty! Buxton is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Goldstein can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Samson Goldstein!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arzlan Bathory (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henry Rearden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bathory comes to the cage accompanied by Brain Scan. Rearden has chosen Irigy Hónaljmirigy - Rúgj Chuck Norris (Chuck Norris parody by Hungarians) as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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226 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arzlan Bathory!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henry Rearden!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bathory avoids the body shot from Rearden.
Rearden has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rearden has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bathory finds it's way round the side to connect with Rearden's head.
Bathory fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rearden checks it well.
Rearden throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bathory tries to work over Rearden's front leg with a kick but Rearden checks it.
Bathory looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rearden takes one to the side of the head.
Rearden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bathory sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bathory looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rearden misses with a looping right.
Bathory throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rearden tries to clinch but Bathory moves out of range.
Rearden shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bathory but Bathory pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bathory wants to land a leg kick but Rearden is out of range.
Nice body punch from Bathory.
Rearden moves out of range of the body kick.
Rearden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rearden shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Bathory counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rearden connects with a single shot there.
Nice defenses there by Bathory.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rearden shoots for a double leg takedown but Bathory sprawls well. He's pushed Rearden's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Arzlan Bathory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Rearden.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bathory.
No luck for Rearden with that takedown attempt.
Rearden takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bathory lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bathory, as that shot connected.
Bathory swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rearden.
Bathory fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Rearden drives through with a takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bathory has his hands on Rearden's head, controlling the position.
Rearden tries to free his leg and advance position but Bathory is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rearden is fighting to break Bathory's control of his arms but Bathory is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Bathory'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.
Bathory has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bathory tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rearden was well out of range. Poor timing from Bathory.
Rearden lands a really nice looking cross but Bathory seems unphased.
Rearden on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bathory has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rearden fails with the takedown.
Rearden takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bathory.
Rearden throws a hook to the side of Bathory's head but Bathory sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rearden moves away.
And Rearden tries to counter it with a takedown but Bathory pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Nice body kick from Bathory.
Rearden throws a series of punches but Bathory avoids them all with ease.
Bathory looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rearden slips under a jab.
Bathory stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bathory wants it to stay on the feet.
Jab by Bathory.
Bathory's jab looks to have found its range, popping Rearden under the eye.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rearden or perhaps it was just good defense by Bathory, which made it look bad.
Bathory scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rearden takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rearden slips under a jab.
Bathory is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rearden takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rearden shoots in looking for a takedown. Bathory tries to sprawl out of it but Rearden keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bathory manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bathory leaves Rearden with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rearden tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bathory sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rearden somewhat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Henry Rearden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rearden shoots in and gets a takedown into Bathory's guard.
Bathory working a defensive guard here.
Rearden passes Bathory's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bathory has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rearden is working away from the top position though.
Bathory wants to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arzlan Bathory dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bathory ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rearden on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bathory. Bathory obviously looking to wear him down.
Rearden fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rearden misses with a kick to the body.
Arzlan Bathory is winning the standup battle so far.
Rearden's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bathory connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Rearden scrambles back to his feet.
Rearden shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bathory as he avoids it easily.
Bathory is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Rearden closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bathory circles away.
Arzlan Bathory has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Rearden.
Bathory works Rearden's body with a nice hook.
Bathory scores with a hook to the body. Rearden takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bathory fakes the leg kick and cracks Rearden in the body.
Rearden shoots for a double leg takedown but Bathory sprawls well. He's pushed Rearden's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rearden takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bathory dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rearden is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rearden blocks the body kick.
Rearden walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bathory scores with a nice strike.
Bathory lands with a hook. Rearden tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bathory slaps away a takedown attempt from Rearden, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rearden avoids the head kick by Bathory.
And Rearden tries to counter it with a takedown but Bathory pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bathory wants to clinch up but Rearden keeps it at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bathory.
Bathory scores with a head kick.
Arzlan Bathory is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rearden shoots in for a takedown but Bathory shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bathory cracks the inside of Rearden's front leg.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bathory.
Rearden is rocked!
Bathory weaves into range and cracks Rearden right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Rearden goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Bathory is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arzlan Bathory!
Arzlan Bathory decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Henry Rearden was interviewed post fight and said 'best 2 of 3?'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spartacus Halo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by 10 Years - All White. Johnny Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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259 lbs
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240 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Spartacus Halo!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Halo.
Smith tries to counter with a takedown but Halo is quick to defend against it.
Halo misses the shot to the body.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Smith avoids a kick to the body.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Halo sprawls well. Halo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Halo with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Halo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Halo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Halo sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Smith checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Smith changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Halo connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Halo. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Halo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Halo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Halo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Halo looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Spartacus Halo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Halo pinned against the cage. Halo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Nice sprawl there from Halo as Smith shoots in.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Halo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Halo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Halo enables Smith to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Halo manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Halo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halo wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Halo is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Smith, into his guard.
Smith trying to keep a closed guard but Halo is proving a slippery customer.
Smith being controlled here, momentarily.
Halo postures up and lands a big shot to Smith's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Smith holds on and takes a little breather.
Smith trying to control the position.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Halo wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Halo throws a strike but Smith rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Halo is retaining full guard.
Halo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Smith avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spartacus Halo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Halo tries a low kick but Smith avoids it.
No luck for Smith with that takedown attempt.
Smith gets a takedown into half guard.
Halo keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Halo has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Smith throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Halo makes his way to full guard, as Smith worked for a kimura.
Smith drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Halo manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Smith has Halo in his guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Smith is keeping the position for now.
Halo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Halo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Halo throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Halo has passed into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Halo wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
Halo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Halo working away.
Halo in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Halo working the ground and pound.
Halo lands a decent elbow from side control.
Smith gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is looking for a sweep. Halo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Halo looks to land a strike but Smith avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Smith working a defensive guard here.
Halo seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Halo connects with the punch.
Halo is looking to chop away at Smith's legs.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Halo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Halo lands a jab-cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Halo defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Halo throws a push kick but Smith slaps the foot to one side.
Smith takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Smith looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Halo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Halo stuffs the takedown.
Smith shoots for a double leg takedown but Halo sprawls well. He's pushed Smith's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Spartacus Halo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Smith looks for a takedown but Halo sprawls well.
Smith fails with the takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A combination from Halo does no damage.
Johnny Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Halo defends well and Smith ends up having to push Halo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Halo keeps Smith at a distance using the push kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Spartacus Halo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Smith misses with a takedown
and Halo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Halo tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it.
Halo leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt - Halo sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Halo looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Halo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from Halo. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Halo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smith rather than just go for the knockout.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Halo tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Halo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Halo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Halo lands a left and a right that send Smith crashing to the mat, dazed. Halo thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Johnny Smith has been cut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Halo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Halo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Halo wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Smith drops down looking for a counter takedown but Halo sprawls and moves away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Halo, right into the meat.
Halo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Halo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Smith.
Halo lands a nice shot to the body.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Halo.
A solid leg kick lands there for Halo.
Halo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Smith has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Halo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith shoots in and drives through. Halo sprawls well.
Halo stuffs the takedown.
Halo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Smith shoots and misses
and Halo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Smith.
Halo bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Halo lands a slapping body shot.
Halo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Halo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Smith blocks the body kick.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jab, jab by Halo - just one landing.
Halo scoring well with a low kick there.
Halo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Halo punishes Smith's body with a nice straight punch.
Smith is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Halo lands the left hand.
Halo lands a slapping body shot.
Halo cracks the inside of Smith's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Halo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Halo lands with a good body shot.
Nice body kick from Halo.
Both fighters circling a little - Halo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Halo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Halo as he avoids it easily.
Halo connects with a leg kick. Smith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Halo tries a head kick but it misses.
Halo throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Halo's waist but Halo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Smith off to one side.
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Halo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Spartacus Halo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Halo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Smith looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Halo is fending him off so far but Smith persists. Nope, Halo circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Halo leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halo bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice takedown defense from Halo. No joy for Smith on that attempt.
Halo throws a right hand that Smith ducks under and follows up with a left that Smith also avoids with ease.
Smith takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Smith fails to land the takedown.
Halo throws a body kick that misses.
Smith changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Halo tries to avoid it but Smith manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Halo to the ground. Halo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Halo as he avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Halo as Smith shoots in.
Halo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Halo lands with a good body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Halo as he jumps to the side.
The crowd cheers as Halo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Spartacus Halo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Halo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 26:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Spartacus Halo!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikaiah Rynn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Jonathon (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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikaiah Rynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Jonathon!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rynn lands with an overhand left.
Rynn misses with an uppercut.
Rynn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rynn looks for the body kick but Jonathon saw that one coming.
Jonathon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rynn fails to land with a series of punches.
Rynn misses with a kick to the body.
Jonathon changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Rynn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Jonathon tries to advance to mount but Rynn denies him.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Jonathon working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Jonathon trying to control the position but Rynn is working away.
Rynn can't do much from the bottom here.
Jonathon in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rynn is looking for a sweep.
Jonathon is trying to get an arm triangle but Rynn is defending well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rynn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jonathon wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonathon working away.
Jonathon working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jonathon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rynn keeps working.
Jonathon working away.
Jonathon is looking to take a break and control but Rynn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jonathon working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rynn is looking for a sweep.
Jonathon is putting a hurting on Rynn here, landing some big shots from side control.
Rynn takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Jonathon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rynn keeps working.
Jonathon is trying to get an arm triangle but Rynn is defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jonathon trying to control the position but Rynn is working away.
Rynn struggling a bit here.
Jonathon is looking to take a break and control but Rynn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jonathon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Rynn, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonathon working the ground and pound but Rynn is defending the strikes.
Jonathon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rynn keeps working.
Rynn on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jonathon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rynn keeps working.
Rynn is looking for a sweep.
Jonathon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rynn keeps working.
Rynn is looking to reverse the position.
Jonathon is chipping away with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jonathon is looking to take a break and control but Rynn is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jonathon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Rynn is looking to regain half guard here but Jonathon keeps moving and retains side control.
Rynn is trying to escape the position but Jonathon is controlling the position.
Jonathon scoring with punches from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jonathon trying to control the position but Rynn is working away.
Rynn is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jonathon tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rynn's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Jonathon dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rynn moves into range and connects with a jab.
Oooooh!!! Rynn has knocked Jonathon down with a huge combo! Rynn steps away and waves a wobbly Jonathon back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Jonathon is rocked!
It looks like Ben Jonathon has been cut.
Rynn is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Rynn shuts the power down on Jonathon. Lights out, game over! Rynn is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mikaiah Rynn!
Mikaiah Rynn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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