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Veterans 017 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Clancey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
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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
20 - 24 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gordon Freeman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tom Clancey!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Freeman uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clancey.
Clancey lands with a straight right. Freeman didn't see that one coming.
It looks like Gordon Freeman has been cut.
A jab from Clancey misses.
Clancey falls off balance throwing a combination
and Freeman lands a stunning uppercut that sends Clancey to the mat!
Clancey is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Freeman trying to control the pace.
Clancey is still in real trouble! Can Freeman finish him?
Freeman is trying for a kimura here. Clancey looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Freeman wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Gordon Freeman!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Logan Mitchell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Montgomery Nagendra (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Nagendra's choice of entrance music: Mozart - Lacrimosa. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
21 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Logan Mitchell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 25 - 0, fighting out of London, Montgomery Nagendra!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell throws a right hand that misses
and Nagendra counters with a series of strikes. Mitchell will be more careful next time no doubt.
Mitchell throws a shot from downtown. Nagendra moves away and avoids it.
Mitchell cracks a nice hook into Nagendra's ribs.
Nagendra darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mitchell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mitchell throws a jab when Nagendra was well out of range.
Nagendra steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Mitchell.
Nagendra blocks a jab.
Nagendra shoots in for a double leg but Mitchell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagendra fails to land the takedown.
Nagendra shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mitchell pinned against the cage. Mitchell gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Logan Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Montgomery Nagendra.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagendra takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice uppercut lands for Mitchell. That snapped Nagendra's head back.
It looks like Montgomery Nagendra has been cut.
Mitchell throws a shot from downtown. Nagendra moves away and avoids it.
Mitchell tries to bum rush Nagendra with a series of wild strikes but Nagendra uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nagendra with the counter takedown but Mitchell avoids it easily.
Mitchell swings for the body but Nagendra moves out of range.
Mitchell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nagendra moves away from the strike by Mitchell.
Nagendra fails to land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell throws a hook to the side of Nagendra's head but Nagendra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nagendra feints the counter takedown.
Mitchell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nagendra counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mitchell throws the left hand but Nagendra avoids the punch easily.
Mitchell throws the left hand but Nagendra avoids the punch easily.
As Mitchell backs off Nagendra throws a huge counter combo but Mitchell manages to avoid it all.
Mitchell slips a jab and a cross from Nagendra.
Mitchell misses the jab.
Mitchell scores with a jab to the jaw.
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!
Mitchell lands a jab to Nagendra's midsection.
A big right from Mitchell misses.
Mitchell misses with an uppercut.
A countering left hand to the body from Nagendra misses.
Mitchell misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell misses with a wild body shot.
Mitchell missing with a left hand there. Nagendra was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mitchell misses with an uppercut
and Nagendra counters with a two punch combo.
Logan Mitchell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nagendra tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mitchell swivels and escapes.
Mitchell tests Nagendra's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mitchell misses with a hook.
Mitchell misses with an uppercut
and Nagendra decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mitchell's guard.
Mitchell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nagendra throws a big right hand that misses.
Mitchell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nagendra throws a big right hand that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nagendra working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Nagendra in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nagendra is working Mitchell over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mitchell working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nagendra.
Nagendra throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mitchell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Nagendra postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mitchell trying to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nagendra dives in for a single leg takedown but Mitchell sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Mitchell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nagendra counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mitchell. Nagendra does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagendra is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
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 Logan Mitchell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Montgomery Nagendra's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Mitchell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nagendra.
Nagendra wants to counter the offense by Mitchell and move into the clinch position.
Mitchell swings widly with a right hand
and Nagendra counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Mitchell throws a right hand that misses
and Nagendra counters with a three punch combo that has Mitchell backing up. Mitchell nods at Nagendra to acknowledge the strikes.
Mitchell looks to land a right hand but Nagendra moved out of range.
Mitchell misses with a body shot.
Nagendra doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Nagendra takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mitchell throws a hook to the side of Nagendra's head but Nagendra sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagendra closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mitchell circles away.
Nagendra takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nagendra bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mitchell's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagendra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mitchell.
Nagendra takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Logan Mitchell is winning the standup battle so far.
Mitchell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mitchell lunges at Nagendra with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nagendra's hand.
Montgomery Nagendra is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mitchell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nagendra circles away quickly and effectively.
Mitchell misses with a straight right.
Nagendra takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Logan Mitchell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nagendra shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Mitchell counter with a right hand.
Logan Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Montgomery Nagendra.
Mitchell scores with a nice strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nagendra shoots in for a double leg but Mitchell sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mitchell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mitchell. Nagendra does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mitchell throws a lazy uppercut
and Nagendra counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mitchell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mitchell.
Mitchell wants to sweep here but Nagendra controlling him for the moment.
Nagendra throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mitchell works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nagendra throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nagendra throwing strikes from guard but Mitchell blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell wants to sweep but no luck.
Nagendra has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nagendra postures up in Mitchell's guard and throws a big left but Mitchell blocks it.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Nagendra throws a strike but Mitchell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Nagendra is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Nagendra wants to stand but Mitchell is controlling the position.
Nagendra is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mitchell trying to control but Nagendra is working from the bottom.
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.
Mitchell slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nagendra shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mitchell but Mitchell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Mitchell scores with the left hand. Nagendra knows he should have avoided that one.
Mitchell misses with a looping right.
Mitchell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nagendra moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mitchell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nagendra doesn't seem bothered though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Logan Mitchell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Montgomery Nagendra's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Nagendra closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Mitchell quickly recovers to half guard.
Nagendra looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Nagendra sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Mitchell defending well though.
Nagendra throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nagendra throwing shots but Mitchell is blocking nicely.
Mitchell moves into full guard.
Mitchell is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nagendra throws an elbow that misses. Mitchell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Nagendra's guard. Nice move by Mitchell!
Nagendra looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagendra looking for a sweep. Not yet Nagendra, not yet.
Mitchell connects with a couple of short punches.
Nagendra tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Mitchell wants to control from the top but Nagendra keeps moving.
Mitchell wants to stand but Nagendra has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Montgomery Nagendra has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nagendra looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mitchell is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nagendra working a defensive guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mitchell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nagendra was well out of range. Poor timing from Mitchell.
Mitchell misses the shot to the body.
Mitchell misses with a left hand
and Nagendra counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nagendra shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mitchell but Mitchell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nagendra keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mitchell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell just misses with a punch to the body.
Mitchell connects with the punch.
Mitchell misses with a left hand
and Nagendra counters by moving into the clinch.
Mitchell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nagendra's elbow.
Nagendra tries to throw a body punch but Mitchell avoids it by throwing Nagendra back against the cage.
Nagendra tries for a takedown. No joy.
Montgomery Nagendra has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mitchell lands a left hand.
A short left from Mitchell.
Logan Mitchell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mitchell throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nagendras head.
Nagendra has Mitchell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mitchell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Logan Mitchell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Montgomery Nagendra.
Nagendra looking for a takedown.
Mitchell lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice body punch from Mitchell.
Mitchell keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nagendra takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Mitchell cracks Nagendra with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mitchell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nagendra shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Mitchell but Mitchell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nagendra looks to land a combination but Mitchell avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Logan Mitchell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Mitchell, 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Logan Mitchell!
A relieved looking Logan Mitchell thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grant Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norris comes into the arena with The Night by Kromestatik blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Grant Norris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Gordon Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norris looks to land a combination but Freeman avoids it well.
Freeman misses with a wild body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Norris misses its target.
Norris avoids a punch combination nicely.
Norris appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Norris throws a head kick but Freeman moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Freeman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Freeman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norris throws a body shot but no joy.
Freeman looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Norris lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Norris.
It looks like Gordon Freeman has been cut.
Freeman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Norris moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Norris throws a wild body kick that Freeman sees coming a mile off.
Freeman is looking for the big counter here.
Norris displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Freeman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Norris counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Freeman throws a right hand that Norris ducks under and follows up with a left that Norris also avoids with ease.
Freeman blocks a head kick by Norris.
Norris throws a leg kick but Freeman sees it coming and moves out of range.
Norris fails to land with a series of punches.
Norris 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Freeman misses.
It looked like Norris was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Freeman misses with a kick to the body
and Norris cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Norris throws a leg kick
and Freeman counters with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Freeman blocks a head kick by Norris.
A little jabbing left from Freeman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Freeman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norris.
Freeman misses with a right hand
and Norris counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Norris fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Norris falls off balance throwing a combination
and Freeman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Freeman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Norris went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Norris cracks Freeman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Freeman misses with a right hand
and Norris counters with a good, hard body kick but Freeman shrugs it off.
Freeman avoids the head kick by Norris.
Norris throws a head kick that Freeman semi-blocks.
Norris wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Norris explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Freeman looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norris lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Freeman gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Norris points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Freeman wakes up just in time to hear Norris thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Grant Norris!
Grant Norris looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Every win, I get closer to achieving my goal...being recognized as what I am. What am I? I'm the Best in the World. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iwan Matwijenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Pitbull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Matwijenko comes into the arena with RANDORI! blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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210 lbs
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World class 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
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Iwan Matwijenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alan Pitbull!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matwijenko scores with a nice strike.
Matwijenko throws an overhand right that lands on Pitbull's shoulder, as Pitbull tries to avoid the shot.
Matwijenko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A combination from Matwijenko does no damage.
Matwijenko leaves Pitbull with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Matwijenko walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Pitbull drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Matwijenko swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Pitbull's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iwan Matwijenko!
Iwan Matwijenko spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orville Redenbacher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jackson Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Redenbacher's entrance music is Danger Zone. A fine choice. Thomas has chosen Patroit's Anthem as his entrance music. Jackson Thomas acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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18 - 12 - 1 |
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World class 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
42 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Orville Redenbacher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Jackson Thomas!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Orville Redenbacher has been cut.
Redenbacher closes the distance and pushes Thomas back into the cage.
Thomas taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Thomas tries to stall but Redenbacher uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Redenbacher.
Redenbacher misses with the head strike.
Redenbacher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Redenbacher fails to land.
Redenbacher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redenbacher being controlled against the cage.
Redenbacher misses with some punches.
A short left from Redenbacher.
Redenbacher works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas lands a right hand.
Thomas is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Thomas wants to stall.
Redenbacher lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Redenbacher working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Redenbacher lands a nice uppercut.
Thomas blocks a body shot from Redenbacher.
Thomas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Redenbacher presses Thomas against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Redenbacher tries to throw a body punch but Thomas avoids it by throwing Redenbacher back against the cage.
Redenbacher lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Redenbacher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas blocking some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Thomas displaying some good clinch control by pressing Redenbacher up against the cage.
Redenbacher misses with a body punch.
Redenbacher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomas's elbow.
Redenbacher can't find room to land a body shot as Thomas controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Redenbacher lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Redenbacher misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas tries to stall but Redenbacher uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Redenbacher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomas's elbow.
Redenbacher lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Redenbacher.
Redenbacher throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas misses with some punches.
Thomas is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Redenbacher lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Redenbacher lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thomas content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Redenbacher lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Redenbacher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thomas takes a shot to the head.
Redenbacher misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Redenbacher.
Thomas slows down the pace here.
Redenbacher gets through Thomas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Redenbacher lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Thomas blocks a body shot from Redenbacher.
Redenbacher lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Redenbacher.
Redenbacher scores with a hook to the body.
Thomas looks winded!
Good body shot from Redenbacher.
Redenbacher works on Thomas's body with a couple of short punches.
Redenbacher lands with a left to the head.
Redenbacher lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Redenbacher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Redenbacher creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Redenbacher lands an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redenbacher.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redenbacher lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thomas or not.
Redenbacher working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Redenbacher is working Thomas over against the cage.
Thomas takes a shot to the head.
Thomas is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redenbacher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thomas's elbow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Redenbacher lands an uppercut.
Redenbacher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Redenbacher lands with a left to the head.
Redenbacher lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Redenbacher.
Redenbacher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Redenbacher tries to work over Thomas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thomas is looking to control Redenbacher's arms but Redenbacher gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thomas has his back to the cage.
Redenbacher lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Redenbacher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Redenbacher.
Redenbacher struggles to land a body shot inside as Thomas controls his hands.
Redenbacher lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thomas backwards.
Redenbacher cracks Thomas with a nice body shot.
Redenbacher scores with a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redenbacher tries a body shot but Thomas blocks it.
Redenbacher lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orville Redenbacher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Orville Redenbacher's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Crunch! Redenbacher slams his shin into Thomas's torso.
Redenbacher lands with a shot to the body.
Redenbacher delivers a nice body kick.
Redenbacher throws the kick towards the body but Thomas avoids it.
Redenbacher changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Redenbacher is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
Redenbacher drops Thomas with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Thomas looks back up at him and smiles so Redenbacher waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Jackson Thomas has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas is aggressively charging in as Redenbacher backs up avoiding any damage. Redenbacher tosses out a jab and Thomas runs right into it face first! Thomas is out cold! Redenbacher dropped down on all fours and is barking in Thomas's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Orville Redenbacher!
Orville Redenbacher decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Jackson Thomas was interviewed post fight and said 'It's at times like this, one must reach deeply into his soul,challenge his heart, feel new courage, endure the fuck pain and say 'FUCK ISLAM AND MOHAMMED WAS A PEDOPHILE''.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dominickoy Palhares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikhail Van Kirkland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mikhail Van Kirkland has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dominickoy Palhares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Mikhail Van Kirkland!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Kirkland clinches.
Palhares has Van Kirkland pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Van Kirkland manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Palhares is looking for a takedown.
Van Kirkland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Van Kirkland is pressed up against the cage. Palhares has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Van Kirkland down to the mat. Van Kirkland avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dominickoy Palhares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palhares tries to score a power double leg takedown but Van Kirkland sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Palhares somewhat.
Van Kirkland shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Palhares is trying to defend but Van Kirkland finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Van Kirkland working over Palhares with some ground and pound. Palhares looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palhares looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Palhares works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palhares is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Van Kirkland trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Palhares is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Van Kirkland missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Van Kirkland with a flurry of punches that miss.
Palhares had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Van Kirkland defends it easily.
Van Kirkland chips away with some ground and pound.
Van Kirkland is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Van Kirkland looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Kirkland throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Van Kirkland throws a big elbow that misses.
Palhares looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palhares looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Van Kirkland trying to control the position from guard on top but Palhares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palhares is looking for a triangle but Van Kirkland pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Van Kirkland throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Palhares throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Palhares throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Van Kirkland is in close to Palhares's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Palhares is rocked!
Van Kirkland loads up on a big left hand. Palhares felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Van Kirkland looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Palhares can't hide his disappointment, as Van Kirkland celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikhail Van Kirkland!
In defeat, Dominickoy Palhares stepped up to the mic, saying 'great fight'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolaj Orlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rogerio Mustacho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mustacho has chosen Los Lobos - Canción Del Mariachi as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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210 lbs
23 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
33 - 22 - 2, fighting out of London, Nikolaj Orlow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rogerio Mustacho!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mustacho avoids the body shot from Orlow.
Orlow misses with an uppercut.
Orlow looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick by Orlow misses
and Mustacho counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Orlow controls Mustacho momentarily but Mustacho frees himself.
Orlow keeping moving, preventing Mustacho from controlling successfully.
Orlow trying to keep a closed guard but Mustacho is proving a slippery customer.
Mustacho postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mustacho lying in Orlow's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Orlow decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Mustacho taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nikolaj Orlow!
A victorious Nikolaj Orlow thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simo Silakka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Umberto Duran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duran has chosen Hatebreed - Live for this as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Simo Silakka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Umberto Duran!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silakka throws an overhand right that lands on Duran's shoulder, as Duran tries to avoid the shot.
Duran throws out a counter right but Silakka avoids it with no problem.
Silakka connects with a solid leg kick.
Silakka closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Umberto Duran has been cut.
Silakka misses with a wild body shot.
Duran appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Duran.
A jab from Duran finds it's way through Silakka's defenses.
Silakka looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Silakka feints and then cracks Duran's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Duran down.
Duran throws a body shot but no joy.
Duran missing with a left hand there. Silakka was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Silakka lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Duran at a distance.
Silakka walks into a straight right hand from Duran.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duran lands a body shot.
Duran tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Silakka.
Good exchange - Duran coming out on top.
Duran misses with a low kick as Silakka jumps back.
Silakka misses the body punch
and Duran counters with a big right hand! Oh Silakka is in trouble here! Duran follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Umberto Duran!
A relieved looking Umberto Duran thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Flavio Sandoval (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lee comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Dragonfly by Shaman's Harvest kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Flavio Sandoval!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
45 - 24 - 4, fighting out of New York, Bruce Lee!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandoval shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lee looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sandoval shoots in but no luck this time.
Lee with a nice cross.
Lee thumps Sandoval with a low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Lee as Sandoval shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flavio Sandoval. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sandoval is looking to land body kicks.
Sandoval shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lee defends it nicely.
Sandoval shoots for a double leg takedown but Lee sprawls well. He's pushed Sandoval's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sandoval looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A punch combination from Sandoval misses.
A little jabbing left from Lee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sandoval on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lee. Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
Lee swats away the attempt to clinch by Sandoval.
Sandoval avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A counter left hand to the body from Sandoval misses its target.
Sandoval lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval slips under a jab from Lee.
Sandoval changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Sandoval misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sandoval connects with a body shot that sends Lee's belly button to the back.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Sandoval moves into the clinch successfully.
Lee makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sandoval successfully pulls guard.
Sandoval throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sandoval is on top in guard.
Lee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Sandoval working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lee's head.
Sandoval scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sandoval throwing strikes from guard but Lee blocks nicely.
Lee avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sandoval trying to control but Lee is working from the bottom.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee trying to control the position here.
Sandoval is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sandoval postures up.
Sandoval trying to control the position from guard on top but Lee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sandoval trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lee's guard.
Sandoval 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Sandoval thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Sandoval throwing strikes from guard but Lee blocks nicely.
Lee is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sandoval is controlling him.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lee misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sandoval tries to close the distance and clinch but Lee swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sandoval shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lee but Lee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lee lets loose with a powerful body kick. Sandoval will feel that in the morning.
Lee throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sandoval shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval checks a low kick from Lee.
Bruce Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sandoval will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice body punch from Lee.
Lee lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lee cracks Sandoval with a good jab.
Sandoval changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lee tries to avoid it but Sandoval manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lee to the ground. Lee escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Good work by Sandoval as he checks the leg kick.
As Lee looks to move away, Sandoval throws a big counter combo bu Lee just gets out of the way.
Nice takedown defense from Lee. No joy for Sandoval on that attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lee throws a hook but Sandoval blocks it.
Sandoval moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Sandoval moved out of range.
Sandoval is looking to clinch.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Sandoval's shoulder, as Sandoval tries to avoid the shot.
Sandoval shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lee sprawls well. Lee wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sandoval gets slowly back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Lee dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee scores with a nice right hand.
Sandoval pushes Lee up against the cage in a clinch.
Lee lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lee gets underhooks to prevent Sandoval's takedown attempt.
Sandoval breaks from the clinch.
Sandoval is looking to clinch but Lee is avoiding it.
Lee misses with a hook
and Sandoval counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sandoval.
Lee utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lee looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sandoval drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lee looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lee looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lee!
Sandoval manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Sandoval is trying to get back to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandoval misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Sandoval slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sandoval isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Lee stacks Sandoval on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Lee!
Lee decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sandoval to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lee.
Sandoval shoots in looking for a takedown but Lee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sandoval's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lee scores with a nice head shot.
Lee lands a nice hook to Sandoval's body. Sandoval takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Sandoval uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee stuffs the takedown attempt from Sandoval. Sandoval gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flavio Sandoval. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A lazy left from Lee finds it's target.
Sandoval shoots in looking for a takedown but Lee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sandoval's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee leaves Sandoval with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Lee misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Lee.
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee cracks Sandoval with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sandoval takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Sandoval dives in and grabs Lee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes down on Sandoval's head and hops out.
Flavio Sandoval is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Sandoval sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sandoval takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Lee. That snapped Sandoval's head back.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lee.
Nice sprawl there from Lee as Sandoval shoots in.
Sandoval rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lee moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lee stuns Sandoval with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Sandoval slips a jab from Lee.
Sandoval darts in trying to clinch
and Lee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sandoval shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sandoval.
Lee throws a sloppy head kick and Sandoval moves out of range easily.
Sandoval dives in and grabs Lee's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lee pushes down on Sandoval's head and hops out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee throws a head kick but Sandoval moves out of range.
Sandoval shoots in but Lee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sandoval tries to bum rush Lee with a series of wild strikes but Lee uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sandoval walks into a jab.
Sandoval fails with a takedown attempt.
Lee lands a slapping body shot.
Donk. Lee catches Sandoval right on the button with a cross.
Bruce Lee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sandoval's head backwards.
Sandoval on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bruce Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sandoval closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lee circles away.
A little jabbing left from Lee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sandoval steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sandoval under the eye.
Sandoval on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice shot by Lee.
Sandoval steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Sandoval showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
Sandoval has his takedown stuffed
and Lee counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Sandoval.
Sandoval is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lee scores with a hook to the body. Sandoval takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sandoval closes the distance and clinches up with Lee, looking for a takedown. Sandoval pushes Lee against the cage but Lee circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sandoval's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lee connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Sandoval scrambles back to his feet.
Sandoval shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lee sprawls well. Lee wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sandoval gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flavio Sandoval. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Sandoval sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sandoval shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lee stuffs the takedown.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A bone on bone clash there as Sandoval blocks the leg kick.
Sandoval takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sandoval tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lee swivels and escapes.
Lee throws out a counter right but Sandoval avoids it with no problem.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sandoval sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sandoval shoots in but Lee avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lee scoring well with a low kick there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Lee.
Sandoval takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lee has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Lee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sandoval stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sandoval.
Sandoval moves away from the strike by Lee.
Donk. Lee catches Sandoval right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Sandoval's shoulder, as Sandoval tries to avoid the shot.
Sandoval slips a straight right by Lee.
Lee throws a right hand that Sandoval ducks under and follows up with a left that Sandoval also avoids with ease.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sandoval ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee scores with a jab to the head.
Lee looks to land a right hand but Sandoval moved out of range.
Sandoval is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Sandoval shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lee manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Sandoval trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sandoval accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sandoval drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lee looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lee looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lee!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee decides to stand up, so the ref orders Sandoval to his feet.
Lee throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lee throws a body kick that misses.
Lee avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sandoval misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lee takes a swing at Sandoval's ribcage but misses.
Sandoval tries to clinch but Lee is having none of it.
Lee scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bruce Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Sandoval avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lee thows a leg kick but Sandoval checks it
and Lee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sandoval bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sandoval.
Sandoval shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lee as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandoval tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lee swinging wildly here.
Sandoval shoots in but no luck this time.
A right-left combo lands from Lee.
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!
Lee scores with a nice body kick.
Sandoval shoots in looking for a takedown but Lee manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sandoval's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Flavio Sandoval has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sandoval takes a swing at Lee's ribcage but misses.
Sandoval closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lee circles away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lee.
Sandoval drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sandoval with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lee to score with a decent uppercut.
Sandoval misses with a takedown attempt - Lee sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sandoval takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lee 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bruce Lee!
Post fight, Bruce Lee took to the microphone: 'It was a long road to get here. My other managers gave up on me.. but I have the heart of a champion and I never gave up on myself. My new manager saw to it I got the best training and the best game plan to be victorious!'.
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