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Insanity 91: Smith v King PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicholas Ares (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dean Mean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mean has chosen Seven Nation Army as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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23
282 lbs
6 - 12 - 0 |
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195 cm
32
279 lbs
5 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Nicholas Ares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dean Mean!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mean is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mean tries to clinch there but Ares circles away.
Ares clinches.
Mean wants a takedown.
Mean working hard to break the clinch.
Ares tries to pull guard but Mean forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mean has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ares is pushing Mean up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Mean has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ares after a bit of a struggle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mean wants to break free but Ares has control.
Mean wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ares pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mean tries to close the distance and clinch but Ares swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mean clobbers Ares with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ares throws an overhand right that lands on Mean's shoulder, as Mean tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ares drives through and clinches with Mean against the cage.
Ares misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from Ares.
Ares lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ares softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ares stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ares lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mean looks winded!
Ares fails to pull guard.
Mean working hard to break the clinch.
Mean blocks the elbow strike.
Ares is trying to pull guard but Mean has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicholas Ares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A bit of stalling here from Ares.
Mean is trying to break free.
Mean trying to stall but Ares improves his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ares pulls Mean into guard.
Mean postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Mean has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Death Valley Training Facility. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Ares is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ares lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Ares looking to pass the guard.
Mean wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ares would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Mean trying to control the position.
Mean looking for a sweep. Not yet Mean, not yet.
Mean keeping moving, preventing Ares from controlling successfully.
Ares trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mean looking to control.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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.
Ares is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mean.
A punch combination from Ares misses.
Mean is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Ares throws a right and a left that Mean avoids nicely.
Mean unleashes a big counter combination but Ares bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Ares fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mean, pushing him back against the cage.
Ares keeps control of Mean as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The referee is keeping an eye on Ares - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ares holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mean wants to break free but Ares has control.
Mean has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Mean's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mean wants to get back to striking at distance but Ares won't allow it.
Ares tries a knee to the head but Mean blocks it.
Ares lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ares tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas Ares dominated that round.
That's time! Ares's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ares throws a body punch but Mean moves out of range.
Mean pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ares is out of range and Mean settles back down.
Ares throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nicholas Ares seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mean avoids the body shot from Ares.
Ares moves out of range of the body kick from Mean.
We've been told by Ares's head coaches at Soul Supremacy - UK that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Danga de danga de dang - Mean scores with a four punch combination!
Mean fails to land with a series of punches.
Ares misses with a series of wild punches.
A head kick misses from Mean.
Ares looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mean moves into the clinch successfully.
Ares breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mean wants to clinch up but Ares keeps it at a distance.
Ares has closed the distance and engaged Mean in a clinch.
Ares jumps guard but Mean turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ares breaks from the clinch.
Ares swings for the body but Mean moves out of range.
Ares moves into the clinch successfully.
Mean wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ares fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mean wants to break the clinch but can't.
Mean wants to break the clinch but can't.
Ares is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mean can do to turn this around?
Ares breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
No joy there for Mean, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mean throws a low kick but Ares avoids it.
Ares was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ares closes the distance and clinches.
Mean tries to break free but Ares pushes him back against the cage.
Mean is looking for a takedown.
Ares is trying to pull guard but Mean turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicholas Ares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mean working Ares over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Mean is trying to push Ares away but Ares has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mean manages to break the clinch.
Mean misses with a series of wild punches.
Mean uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ares has time to react.
Mean tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ares paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mean throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ares throws a series of punches but Mean moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mean is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mean fails to pull guard.
Ares digs a right hand into Mean's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mean's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ares breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mean scores with a nice head shot.
Ares clinches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mean as Ares tries to tie him up.
Ares breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ares throws a body punch but Mean moves out of range.
Mean tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mean misses with a wild body shot.
Ares darts in and clinches Mean up against the cage.
Ares lands an elbow inside that Mean shrugs off.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Mean's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Ares.
Mean is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ares escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mean misses with a two punch combination.
Ares blocks a low kick nicely.
As Mean looks to move away, Ares throws a big counter combo bu Mean just gets out of the way.
Ares clinches.
Mean is looking to take this one to the mat.
Ares lands a good knee to the midsection. Mean won't want to take too many of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ares lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mean pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mean waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ares.
Ares was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ares moves into the clinch.
Ares misses with a knee to the head.
Ares jumps guard but Mean stands there with Ares around his waist. Ares gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Ares tries to pull guard but Mean won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicholas Ares dominated that second round.
That's time! Ares's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mean misses with a head kick.
Mean misses with a body kick.
Ares closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mean takes a shot to the head.
Ares is trying to pull guard but Mean turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ares wants to stall.
Ares lands with a light punch inside.
Mean manages to break the clinch.
Ares has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mean avoiding damage as Ares throws knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mean is trying to break the clinch but Ares has him pressed against the cage.
Ares misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ares misses with a knee to the head.
Ares tries to stall but Mean uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ares trying to land knees to the body.
Mean prevents a body shot from Ares.
Ares is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mean to keep the fight standing.
Mean prevents a body shot from Ares.
Mean wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ares looking to stall.
Mean has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mean is trying to force a seperation but Ares has the dominant position.
Ares looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Ares tries a knee to the head but Mean blocks it.
Ares escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ares checks a leg kick.
Mean tries to clinch up but Ares circles away and keeps his distance.
Ares misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mean throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ares has Mean up against the cage in a clinch.
Ares prevents Mean from breaking the clinch.
Mean breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mean tries to keep at a distance but Ares has taken the fight into the clinch.
Ares has Mean pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mean manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nicholas Ares. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mean gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ares regains guard.
Mean postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ares keeping moving, preventing Mean from controlling successfully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mean wants to pass the guard but Ares is keeping the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ares is trying to control the position but Mean postures up.
Mean trying to control the position from guard on top but Ares is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ares looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mean is one step ahead there.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ares is trying to keep Mean in close.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mean fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nicholas Ares is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ares closes the distance and clinches.
Ares blocks a body shot from Mean.
Nicholas Ares has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ares keeps control of Mean as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mean tries to break the clinch but Ares is controlling the position.
Ares lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mean blocks a body shot from Ares.
Mean has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ares is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ares with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Dean Mean has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ares is trying to pull guard but Mean has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ares fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A frustrated look appears on Mean's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mean wants to break the clinch but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nicholas Ares showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ares, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nicholas Ares!
A relieved looking Nicholas Ares 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Micah Hays (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pedro Santiago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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140 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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24
142 lbs
8 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Micah Hays!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro Santiago!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Santiago's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hays tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santiago's elbow.
Santiago tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hays avoids it.
Santiago tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hays avoids it.
Hays misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Santiago throws a knee to the head but misses.
Santiago with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hays scores with a nice hook to the head.
Santiago throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hays lands a shoulder strike.
Hays is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hays avoids a wild elbow strike from Santiago.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Santiago.
Hays lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hays lands a body shot.
Hays doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hays avoids a wild elbow strike from Santiago.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right handed body shot lands from Hays.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hays is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hays stalling the fight.
Santiago told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Hays avoiding damage as Santiago throws knees to the body.
Santiago throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Santiago throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Santiago misses with an elbow over the top.
Hays avoiding damage as Santiago throws knees to the body.
Hays scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Santiago throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hays scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Hays on the inside.
Hays misses with a punch to the body.
Hays tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hays lands with a light punch inside.
Hays on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Santiago misses with an elbow over the top.
Hays lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hays taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Santiago tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hays on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short left from Hays.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hays creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Santiago takes a shot to the head.
Santiago tries to land knees in the clinch but Hays avoids the damage to the body.
Hays blocks an elbow strike.
Santiago with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hays.
It looks like Pedro Santiago has been cut.
Hays blocks the elbow strike.
Hays slowing the pace effectively.
Hays tries a body shot but Santiago blocks it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hays creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hays avoiding damage as Santiago throws knees to the body.
Hays has Santiago pushed against the cage.
Hays on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Santiago just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hays's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hays scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Hays.
Nice body punch from Hays.
Hays digs a right hand into Santiago's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Santiago's gas tank.
Santiago trying to land knees to the body.
Hays working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hays taking a breather.
Hays tries to work over Santiago's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hays presses Santiago against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hays lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Santiago.
Hays avoids the elbow strike from Santiago, against the cage.
Hays lands a shoulder strike.
Hays misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hays lands a nice uppercut.
Santiago takes a shot to the head.
Hays blocks an elbow strike from Santiago.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hays stalling in the clinch.
Hays blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hays displaying some good clinch control by pressing Santiago up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Hays.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hays.
Santiago letting Hays take a breather here.
Santiago pushes off an throws an elbow but Hays leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Santiago throws an elbow that misses.
Santiago is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hays is defending well for now.
Hays wants to stall.
A short left from Hays.
Santiago putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hays in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Santiago missing with knees to the body.
Hays lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Santiago blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Santiago looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Hays dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pedro Santiago's cut.
That's time! Hays's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Santiago defending well as Hays loads up on a big left hand.
Santiago closes the distance and clinches.
Santiago misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hays.
Hays lands with a left to the head.
Hays blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Santiago pushes off an throws an elbow but Hays leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hays - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Santiago missing with knees to the body.
Santiago using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hays has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Santiago's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hays avoiding damage as Santiago throws knees to the body.
Santiago misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hays works on Santiago's body with a couple of short punches.
Santiago trying to land knees to the body.
Santiago is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hays is defending well for now.
Santiago throws an elbow but it misses.
Hays lands a shoulder strike.
Hays leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hays blocks the elbow strike.
Hays avoiding damage as Santiago throws knees to the body.
Hays tries to throw a body punch but Santiago avoids it by throwing Hays back against the cage.
Hays has Santiago pressed against the cage.
Hays avoids a wild elbow strike from Santiago.
Santiago is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hays is defending well for now.
Santiago throws an elbow that misses.
Hays lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Santiago or not.
Hays manages to break the clinch.
Hays is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santiago can do to turn this around?
Santiago moves into range and clinches up with Hays.
Hays lands with a left to the head.
Santiago pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hays managing to block the knees to the body from Santiago.
Hays misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hays dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Santiago misses with an elbow over the top.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hays.
Santiago lands an elbow inside that Hays shrugs off.
Hays lands a right hand that snaps the head of Santiago backwards.
Hays lands a body punch in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hays lands a body shot.
Santiago tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hays avoiding damage as Santiago throws knees to the body.
Hays tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hays lands with a left to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Hays.
Santiago tries to land knees in the clinch but Hays avoids the damage to the body.
Hays throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Santiagos head.
Hays tries to work over Santiago's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Hays.
The referee is keeping an eye on Hays - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hays manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Santiago has closed the distance and engaged Hays in a clinch.
Hays misses with a hook to the ribs.
Santiago missing with knees to the body.
Santiago misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hays.
Hays on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hays lands an uppercut.
Santiago lands a nice elbow.
Santiago misses with an elbow over the top.
Hays lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hays blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hays pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hays closes the distance and clinches.
Micah Hays has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Hays is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hays.
Hays lands with a short shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hays avoiding damage as Santiago throws knees to the body.
Santiago misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hays.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hays cracks Santiago with a nice body shot.
Santiago is breathing heavily.
Hays slows down the pace here.
Santiago comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Santiago tries to land knees in the clinch but Hays avoids the damage to the body.
Santiago prevents a body shot from Hays.
Santiago blocks a body shot from Hays.
Hays is leaning against Santiago and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hays lands a nice uppercut.
Hays scores with a hook to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hays works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Hays.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Micah Hays dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Pedro Santiago's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Hays rushes Santiago and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hays slows down the pace here.
Hays misses with a body punch.
Hays lands a body punch in the clinch.
Santiago pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hays lands a shot to the body.
Hays lands with a light punch inside.
Hays avoiding damage as Santiago throws knees to the body.
Santiago pushes off an throws an elbow but Hays leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Santiago connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hays's face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hays can't find room to land a body shot as Santiago controls the action.
Santiago pushes off an throws an elbow but Hays leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Santiago tries to land knees in the clinch but Hays avoids the damage to the body.
A body shot lands from Hays.
Hays takes an elbow to the forehead.
Santiago takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hays is struggling to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hays taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A short right from Hays.
Hays blocks the elbow strike.
Hays avoiding damage as Santiago throws knees to the body.
Santiago tries to land knees in the clinch but Hays avoids the damage to the body.
A shot in the inside from Hays.
Santiago takes a shot to the head.
Hays content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Santiago throws a knee to the head but misses.
Santiago throws an elbow that misses.
Hays manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Santiago throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hays avoiding damage.
Hays dodges an elbow strike from Santiago.
Pedro Santiago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hays lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hays will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Santiago up against the cage.
Hays dodges an elbow strike from Santiago.
Hays lands an uppercut.
Hays scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hays presses Santiago against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Hays as the two fighters clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Hays.
Hays lands a nice shot to the body.
Hays tries to throw a body punch but Santiago avoids it by throwing Hays back against the cage.
Hays throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Santiago throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hays just leaning against Santiago, taking a breather.
Hays stalling against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Hays for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Hays scores with a hook to the body.
A body shot lands from Hays.
Santiago throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hays blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Santiago scores with a knee to the head.
Santiago tries to land knees in the clinch but Hays avoids the damage to the body.
Hays content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hays takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hays digs a right hand underneath Santiago's ribcage. Santiago let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hays avoids a wild elbow strike from Santiago.
Santiago tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hays avoids it.
Hays effectively controlling the action here.
Hays taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Micah Hays is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Micah Hays.
Santiago closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Santiago missing with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hays takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A shot in the inside from Hays.
Hays goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Santiago looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A short body shot lands from Hays as the two fighters clinch.
Hays lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hays lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hays blocks an elbow strike.
Santiago lands a damaging elbow.
Hays managing to block the knees to the body from Santiago.
Hays blocks an elbow strike from Santiago.
A short uppercut from Hays.
Hays cracks Santiago with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Micah Hays showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hays has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Micah Hays!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malik Ramsey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jarvis Avalon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malik Ramsey has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Malik Ramsey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jarvis Avalon!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Avalon looks to land a combination but Ramsey avoids it well.
Avalon slips a straight right by Ramsey.
Avalon drops his hands momentarily and Ramsey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ramsey works Avalon's body with a nice hook.
Ramsey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Avalon moves away.
Avalon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ramsey in his tracks.
We've been told by Ramsey's head coaches at Heart Cave that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Avalon tries to land a front kick but Ramsey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Some wild striking there from Ramsey.
Ramsey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Avalon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ramsey's corner calls for a 1-2. Ramsey obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Jarvis Avalon has been cut.
Avalon lands a nice hook to Ramsey's body. Ramsey takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Malik Ramsey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramsey throws a looping overhand right but Avalon ducks down to avoid it.
Ramsey just misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramsey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Avalon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avalon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from Ramsey misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Avalon.
Ramsey misses with an uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Avalon blocks the low kick.
Ramsey tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Avalon was well out of range. Poor timing from Ramsey.
Ramsey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ramsey takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Ramsey!
Ramsey misses with a looping left.
Avalon scores with a jab.
Avalon slips under a jab from Ramsey.
Avalon connects with a solid leg kick.
Malik Ramsey is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Avalon. Ramsey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Avalon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ramsey moves away.
Avalon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ramsey.
Avalon misses with a body shot.
Avalon slips a jab from Ramsey.
Ramsey throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Ramsey misses the shot to the body.
Avalon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Avalon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ramsey.
Avalon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Avalon misses with a kick to the body.
Avalon blocks a jab.
Avalon connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Ramsey misses
and Avalon counters with a stiff right hand.
Ramsey lands a nice looking kick to the body. Avalon takes a step back to recover.
Ramsey connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Avalon momentarily.
A big left from Ramsey misses.
Avalon throws a sloppy head kick and Ramsey moves out of range easily.
Avalon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Ramsey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ramsey uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Avalon.
Ramsey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ramsey is looking to chop away at Avalon's legs.
Avalon throws out a counter right but Ramsey avoids it with no problem.
Avalon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ramsey scores with a decent looking hook.
Avalon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramsey.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Avalon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramsey.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ramsey throws a hook but Avalon avoids it easily.
Ramsey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Avalon moves out of range of the strikes.
Ramsey throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Avalon.
A big right from Ramsey misses.
Avalon fails with the takedown.
A little feinted left hand from Ramsey on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Avalon is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ramsey's half guard.
Ramsey is looking to control Avalon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ramsey avoid being mounted?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Ramsey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jarvis Avalon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ramsey missing with a left hand there. Avalon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Avalon moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Avalon throws a jab but it's blocked by Ramsey.
Avalon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Avalon moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Ramsey misses its intended target.
Ramsey jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab from Avalon misses.
Ramsey throwing a counter right hand but Avalon manages to avoid it.
Ramsey misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Avalon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right-left combo lands from Avalon.
Avalon throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Ramsey to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramsey misses with a low kick as Avalon jumps back.
Ramsey jabs Avalon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ramsey throws a hook to the side of Avalon's head but Avalon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ramsey. Avalon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ramsey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Avalon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ramsey throws out the jab.
Ramsey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Avalon circles away quickly and effectively.
Ramsey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ramsey scores with a push kick.
Ramsey throws a front kick aimed at Avalon's knee but Avalon avoids it well.
Avalon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Avalon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ramsey looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ramsey misses with a leg kick.
Ramsey throws a leg kick
and Avalon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's two 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!
Ramsey seems keen to control Avalon's posture.
Ramsey keeping full guard, as Avalon tries to pass.
Ramsey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Avalon passes into half guard.
Avalon scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Ramsey wants to get back to full guard.
Avalon missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avalon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Avalon perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Ramsey is looking to improve his position.
Ramsey on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ramsey tries to get out of the position.
Avalon is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Avalon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ramsey's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ramsey wants to control but Avalon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Avalon takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Avalon slips a jab from Ramsey.
Ramsey tries to move into range but Avalon moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ramsey throws out a loose jab but Avalon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Avalon just misses with a punch to the body.
Avalon throws a hook but Ramsey avoids it easily.
Ramsey misses with a hook to the body
and Avalon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jarvis Avalon will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jarvis Avalon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Avalon looks to score with a jab to the body but Ramsey is just out of range.
Ramsey throws a jab when Avalon was well out of range.
Avalon cracks a nice hook into Ramsey's ribs.
Ramsey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Avalon.
Avalon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Avalon 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.
Ramsey throws a lazy body kick
and Avalon counters with a nice uppercut.
Avalon throws a leg kick
and Ramsey makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ramsey throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Avalon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Avalon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Avalon takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Ramsey throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Avalon throws out a counter right but Ramsey avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Avalon throws a hook to the side of Ramsey's head but Ramsey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ramsey throws a jab but it's blocked by Avalon.
Avalon feints the counter takedown.
Avalon moves away from the strike by Ramsey.
Avalon lands with a nice body punch.
Ramsey misses with a low kick.
Avalon throws a right hand that misses
and Ramsey counters with a straight right hand.
Ramsey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Malik Ramsey is winning the standup battle so far.
Ramsey throws a right hand that misses
and Avalon counters with a nice uppercut.
Ramsey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Avalon.
Avalon blocks the body kick.
As Ramsey backs off Avalon throws a huge counter combo but Ramsey manages to avoid it all.
Avalon connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ramsey. Ramsey circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Avalon clobbers Ramsey with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Avalon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ramsey.
Ramsey throws the left hand but Avalon avoids the punch easily.
Ramsey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Avalon misses with a wild body shot.
Ramsey scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Ramsey throws a series of punches but Avalon moves out of range.
Ramsey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ramsey throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Avalon counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Ramsey throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ramsey just misses with a punch to the body.
Ramsey misses with a left hand
and Avalon counters with a nice low kick that buckles Ramsey's knee momentarily.
Avalon connects with a right hand. Ramsey shakes it off.
Avalon misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Avalon throws a looping overhand right but Ramsey ducks down to avoid it.
Ramsey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Avalon.
Ramsey misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Avalon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Avalon shoots and misses
and Ramsey counters with a left and a right that stings Avalon.
Ramsey looks to land a right hand but Avalon moved out of range.
Avalon lands with an overhand left.
Avalon throws a shot to the body.
Ramsey misses with a straight left.
Avalon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Avalon checks a leg kick nicely.
Avalon throws a jab when Ramsey was well out of range.
Ramsey checks a low kick from Avalon.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Avalon blocks the leg kick.
A good leg kick by Ramsey.
Ramsey dips to his left and cracks Avalon with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by Avalon.
Ramsey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Avalon looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ramsey throws a jab when Avalon was well out of range.
Avalon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Avalon jabs at Ramsey's body.
Ramsey misses with a left hand
and Avalon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ramsey misses with a hook
enabling Avalon to counter with a crisp jab.
Ramsey looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Avalon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ramsey.
Avalon works Ramsey's body with a nice hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jarvis Avalon.
I think Avalon has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jarvis Avalon!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ole NKone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alton Newcastle (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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ole NKone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alton Newcastle!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
NKone gets a clinch.
NKone gets underhooks to prevent Newcastle's takedown attempt.
Newcastle works on NKone's body with a couple of short punches.
Newcastle misses with a knee to the head.
Newcastle turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Newcastle is looking to take a break and control but NKone is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Newcastle is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, NKone has escaped the position, nice work there.
NKone is looking to regain half guard here but Newcastle keeps moving and retains side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newcastle wants to control but NKone is keeping him busy.
NKone is trying to control Newcastle's posture but Newcastle avoids it.
NKone's coaches at Odins Body Workshop have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newcastle is trying to move to mount but NKone reverses beautifully and ends up in Newcastle's guard.
NKone won't allow Newcastle to sweep him here.
Newcastle wants to hit a switch here but NKone passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Newcastle there!
Newcastle is trying to escape the mount.
NKone lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
NKone fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
NKone lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Newcastle hang on?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Newcastle takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
NKone with shots to the head and body - Newcastle looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Newcastle is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Newcastle sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
NKone is looking to take a break and control but Newcastle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Newcastle is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but NKone pulls his head out easily.
NKone lands strikes from half guard.
NKone is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Newcastle is just riding it out for now. NKone eventually gives up the hold.
NKone is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Newcastle sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Newcastle actively working from the bottom here.
NKone is looking for a kimura but Newcastle is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for NKone to get the leverage.
Newcastle is looking for a sweep. NKone is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
NKone is keen to just control but Newcastle is a slippery customer.
Newcastle is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of NKone's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take NKone's back!
NKone tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Newcastle looking to control but NKone is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
NKone holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Newcastle tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newcastle lands a big shot there that rocks NKone but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Newcastle is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But NKone has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from NKone!
Newcastle working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. NKone doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. NKone manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Newcastle wants to sweep but no luck.
NKone with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
NKone preventing the sweep.
Newcastle is still trying to improve position.
NKone trying to control the position from guard on top but Newcastle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ole NKone dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A looping hook to the body misses from NKone. Newcastle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Newcastle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by NKone.
NKone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Newcastle.
NKone's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and NKone duly obliges.
Newcastle has taken the fight to the clinch.
NKone slows down the pace here.
Newcastle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Newcastle struggles to land a body shot inside as NKone controls his hands.
NKone tries to throw a body punch but Newcastle avoids it by throwing NKone back against the cage.
Newcastle drops down looking for an ankle pick but NKone pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newcastle 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.
NKone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Newcastle throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Newcastle has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
NKone 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NKone missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
NKone trying to control but Newcastle is working from the bottom.
Newcastle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. NKone is aware though and is defending well.
NKone stands up over Newcastle, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Newcastle wants to sweep but no luck.
NKone trying to control the position from guard on top but Newcastle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
NKone won't allow Newcastle to sweep him here.
NKone wants to control from the top but Newcastle keeps moving.
Newcastle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
NKone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
NKone drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Newcastle dives on top into guard.
Newcastle passes into half guard.
Newcastle is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and NKone defends it well.
NKone is looking for a sweep. Newcastle is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Newcastle seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but NKone does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Newcastle seems to be looking for submissions.
NKone trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NKone tries to roll over but Newcastle keeps him under control.
Newcastle controlling the action here.
Newcastle tries to pass to full mount but NKone defends it.
Ole NKone overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
NKone has his hands clasped together around Newcastle's back. He's all about the action.
Newcastle is looking to advance position but NKone won't allow it.
NKone is refusing to be controlled, as Newcastle sits in half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
NKone jabs at Newcastle's body.
NKone takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Newcastle gets cracked with a nice right hand there by NKone.
NKone lands a nice hook to Newcastle's body. Newcastle takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
NKone looks to score with a jab to the body but Newcastle is just out of range.
Newcastle connects with a right hand. NKone shakes it off.
NKone throws a body shot but no joy.
Newcastle uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by NKone.
NKone keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Newcastle lands with a nice combination. NKone backs away looking to recover.
NKone swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
NKone lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
NKone just misses with a punch to the body.
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 Ole NKone will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Newcastle tries to close the distance and clinch but NKone swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Newcastle loads up on a big right hand but NKone slips the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from NKone misses the target.
NKone lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Newcastle throws a right and a left that NKone avoids nicely.
NKone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Newcastle.
Newcastle wants to clinch.
NKone connects with a right hand. Newcastle shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Newcastle throws a leg kick but NKone moved away.
NKone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
NKone is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Newcastle fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ole NKone is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newcastle misses with a hook
and NKone counters with a left to the body.
Newcastle goes for a double leg but NKone avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as NKone continues to drive forward.
NKone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
NKone rushes Newcastle and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Newcastle.
NKone misses with a body punch.
NKone gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Newcastle.
NKone can't find room to land a body shot as Newcastle controls the action.
NKone is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Newcastle is keeping busy.
Newcastle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Newcastle stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Newcastle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A body shot lands from Newcastle.
Newcastle tries to work over NKone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
NKone landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Alton Newcastle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newcastle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newcastle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from NKone.
Newcastle tries to throw a body punch but NKone avoids it by throwing Newcastle back against the cage.
NKone stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
NKone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
NKone blocking some punches.
Newcastle trying to land knees to the body.
Newcastle scores with a hook to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Newcastle as NKone tries to tie him up.
Newcastle is looking for a takedown up against the cage. NKone gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ole NKone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alton Newcastle.
NKone looking to stall.
Newcastle works on NKone's body with a couple of short punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
NKone tries to throw a body punch but Newcastle avoids it by throwing NKone back against the cage.
NKone works on Newcastle's body with a couple of short punches.
Newcastle tries to score a body lock takedown but NKone shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NKone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Newcastles head.
Newcastle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Newcastle is looking to clinch but NKone is avoiding it.
NKone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
NKone throws a body punch but Newcastle moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Newcastle.
NKone is looking to counter punch.
Newcastle tries to keep at a distance but NKone has taken the fight into the clinch.
NKone can't find room to land a body shot as Newcastle controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Newcastle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
NKone tries to work over Newcastle's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Newcastle.
Newcastle lands a hook that snaps the head of NKone backwards.
Newcastle lands a right hand.
Newcastle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Newcastle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newcastle misses with a body punch.
Newcastle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Newcastle is trying to work for a single leg takedown but NKone pulls him back up using the underhooks.
NKone is trying to push Newcastle away but Newcastle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Newcastle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with NKone's elbow.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short body shot lands from NKone as the two fighters clinch.
Newcastle takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
NKone wants to stall.
NKone escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ole NKone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
NKone moves out of range of the strikes.
NKone is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Newcastle throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Newcastle needs to keep his hands up - NKone had a free shot at his head there.
Jab by NKone.
Newcastle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
NKone connects with a body shot that sends Newcastle's belly button to the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ole NKone.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for NKone, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ole NKone!
In his post fight interview, Ole NKone started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rubicon Brandy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Carney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Carney comes into a darkened arena with his song building. T.I. - Every Chance I get kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
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29
158 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rubicon Brandy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodney Carney!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Carney. That snapped Brandy's head back.
Carney waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brandy.
Brandy is looking to counter the offense by Carney and move into the clinch.
Carney scores with a nice right hand.
Carney scores with a nice strike.
Brandy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Carney misses with a double jab.
Rodney Carney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carney lands the left hand.
Carney looks to land a right hand but Brandy moved out of range.
Brandy slips under a jab.
Brandy throws a lazy head kick
enabling Carney to counter with a crisp jab.
Brandy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
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!
Carney rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Brandy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carney tests Brandy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Carney throws a body punch but Brandy moves out of range.
Brandy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Carney connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brandy scrambles back to his feet.
Brandy slips a straight right by Carney.
As Carney tries to get set, Brandy tries to push him back and clinch up but Carney manages to avoid the attempt.
Carney with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Carney connects with a right hand. Brandy shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandy moves out of range of the strikes.
Carney scores with a body shot.
Carney throws a series of punches but Brandy avoids them all with ease.
Brandy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Brandy bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Carney's head.
Brandy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Carney missing with a left hand there. Brandy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Carney scores with a punch to the head.
Brandy wants to clinch up but Carney keeps it at a distance.
Brandy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brandy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Carney looks to land a left hand but Brandy moved out of range nicely.
Brandy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carney had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brandy defends it easily.
Carney looking for a guillotine here but Brandy defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carney is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Carney throws his legs up looking for a submission but Brandy uses it to pass to side control.
You can see the frustration on Carney's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandy happy to just control the position for now.
Carney is looking to reverse the position.
Brandy is putting a hurting on Carney here, landing some big shots from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brandy staying calm.
Carney is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Brandy is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Carney's shoulder. That is not cool.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carney is trying to get back to half guard.
Carney looking for a sweep but Brandy has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Carney wants to hold on but Brandy pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodney Carney dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A slow jab from Carney misses its intended target.
Sloppy strikes from Carney. Those never looked like landing.
Brandy scores with a leg kick.
Carney misses with a two punch combination.
Brandy shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Carney manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Carney throws his legs up looking for a submission but Brandy uses it to pass to side control.
Brandy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Carney keeps working.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carney wants to control but Brandy postures up.
Brandy moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carney is trying to work for a sweep but Brandy has mounted him!
Carney is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Brandy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Brandy avoids the attempt from Carney to control.
Carney manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Carney has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carney moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brandy stays in close to Carney's body and controls the position.
Carney throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Brandy escapes and throws Carney's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Carney 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.
Carney is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandy controls the position.
Carney manages to work his way to half guard, despite Brandy's best efforts.
Carney wants to get back to full guard.
Carney slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Rubicon Brandy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Carney wants to stand and escape but Brandy is having none of it.
Carney working a defensive guard but Brandy manages to pass into side control anyway.
Carney is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Brandy off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandy rolls, trying to escape but Carney keeps control of the position.
Brandy looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Brandy prevents Carney from getting a body triangle.
I really don't envy Brandy right now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brandy prevents Carney from getting a body triangle.
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 Rubicon Brandy will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Carney connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Carney avoids the head kick by Brandy.
Carney cracks Brandy with a good jab.
Brandy tries a head kick but it misses.
Brandy fails with the takedown.
Rodney Carney seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carney misses with a body shot
and Brandy counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Brandy looking to slow down the pace here.
Brandy lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carney prevents a body shot from Brandy.
Brandy effectively controlling the action here.
Brandy manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carney misses with a double jab.
Carney throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sloppy strikes from Carney. Those never looked like landing.
Brandy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Carney wants to get back to his feet.
Carney tries to roll over but Brandy keeps him under control.
Carney looking for submissions off his back.
Carney is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carney slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Carney working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brandy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Carney is tightening it up a little... Brandy has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Brandy reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Brandy taps out! Nice BJJ there by Carney!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Rodney Carney!
Rodney Carney very nearly forgot to thank Mohito Fightwear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rupert Whiston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Randy Savage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Savage has chosen Mother - Danzig as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rupert Whiston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Randy Savage!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whiston throws a looping overhand right but Savage ducks down to avoid it.
We've been informed that Savage 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.
Savage walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Whiston checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Whiston misses with a two punch combination.
Savage on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Whiston misses the shot to the body.
Whiston throws a jab when Savage was well out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Savage misses.
Whiston misses with a hook to the body
and Savage cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Savage connects with a body shot.
Whiston lands a body shot.
Whiston ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Savage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whiston.
Savage now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A shot to the body from Savage misses
enabling Whiston to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Savage.
Whiston takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice jab there from Whiston.
Whiston looks to land a right hand but Savage moved out of range.
Whiston just misses with a punch to the body.
Savage misses with a right hand
and Whiston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiston takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Savage takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice uppercut there from Savage.
It looks like Rupert Whiston has been cut.
Savage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whiston.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Savage.
Whiston throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Savage stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Savage throws a looping overhand right but Whiston ducks down to avoid it.
Randy Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Whiston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Savage moves away.
Savage closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Savage throws a big shot that misses.
Savage moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Whiston lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Savage throws a right and a left that Whiston avoids nicely.
The crowd cheers as Whiston lands an impressive looking overhand right. Savage doesn't seem phased though.
Savage blocks a jab.
Savage doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Savage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Whiston manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage swinging wildly here.
Savage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Whiston was well out of range. Poor timing from Savage.
Whiston cracks Savage with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Whiston looks to land a left hand but Savage moved out of range nicely.
Savage scores with a jab to the body.
Whiston throws a big shot that misses.
Whiston misses with a straight left.
Savage connects with a nice looking jab.
Whiston misses with a looping right.
Savage looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Savage lands with a nice body punch.
Whiston looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Savage connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Whiston walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Whiston misses with a hook.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Savage! But no joy.
Savage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whiston.
Whiston is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiston misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Savage.
Savage slips a jab from Whiston.
Savage is looking for the big counter here.
Savage throws an overhand right that lands on Whiston's shoulder, as Whiston tries to avoid the shot.
Whiston throws a jab when Savage was well out of range.
Whiston moves out of range of the strikes.
Whiston avoids a punch combination nicely.
Whiston appears to be looking for a big counter.
Savage swings widly with a right hand
and Whiston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Savage misses the target.
Savage looks to land a left hand but Whiston moved out of range nicely.
Whiston throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Savage on the side of the head.
Whiston thows a left - swing and a miss!
Whiston throws a jab but it's blocked by Savage.
Savage is looking for the big counter here.
Savage throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Whiston swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Whiston throws the left hand but Savage avoids the punch easily.
Whiston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Savage.
Whiston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whiston misses with a two punch combination.
Savage misses with a low kick.
Whiston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savage throws out the jab.
Whiston takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Savage lands a head shot.
Savage uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whiston.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Savage misses with an uppercut. Whiston saw that one coming.
Savage connects with a body shot that sends Whiston's belly button to the back.
A jab from Whiston misses.
Whiston connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Savage momentarily.
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 Rupert Whiston will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rupert Whiston's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Savage throws a one two combo.
Rupert Whiston is winning the standup battle so far.
Whiston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Whiston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Savage scores with a nice right hand.
Whiston walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Savage connects with a nice looking jab.
Whiston throws out a loose jab but Savage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savage lands a jab to Whiston's midsection.
Savage walks into a left hand.
Savage throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Whiston counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Whiston bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Savage takes one to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Savage.
Whiston misses with a jab, cross combination.
Savage moves away from the strike by Whiston.
Whiston tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Savage was well out of range. Poor timing from Whiston.
Savage looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Savage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage scores with a leg kick.
Savage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Whiston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Whiston missing with a left hand there. Savage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Savage lands a body shot.
Savage lands a nice shot that snaps Whiston's head back.
Savage lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Savage avoids the body shot from Whiston.
It seemed like Savage was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Whiston connects with a crisp jab.
Savage lands with a right hand.
Savage connects with a body shot that sends Whiston's belly button to the back.
Savage swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Whiston.
Savage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Whiston throws out the jab.
Savage feints a counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savage slips under a jab from Whiston.
Whiston throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Savage scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whiston looks to score with a jab to the body but Savage is just out of range.
Whiston throws a hook but Savage blocks it.
It seemed like Savage was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Whiston misses with a body shot.
Whiston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Whiston takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whiston. Savage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Whiston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Savage.
Savage feints and then cracks Whiston's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Whiston down.
Savage tests Whiston's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Savage lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Savage feints and then cracks Whiston's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Whiston down.
Whiston swings for the body but Savage moves out of range.
A right-left combo lands from Savage.
Savage takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Savage. Whiston does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Whiston misses the target.
Whiston looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Savage dips to his left and cracks Whiston with an uppercut!
Whiston displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savage throws out the jab.
Savage thuds his right hand into Whiston's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Savage cracks Whiston with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Whiston is rocked!
Savage scores with a nice head shot.
Oh Whiston is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big left from Whiston misses.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Whiston might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Whiston walks straight into a right hand from Savage - that's dropped him! Savage jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Whiston from any more punishment! Whiston complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Randy Savage!
During a confident post fight interview, Randy Savage thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maxwell Rubin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Cantor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rubin's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, AQUILES PRIESTER el mejor baterista del mundo . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maxwell Rubin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roger Cantor!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cantor throws a sloppy head kick and Rubin moves out of range easily.
Rubin throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cantor counters with an outside leg kick.
Rubin throws a lazy body kick
and Cantor counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rubin is looking to clinch but Cantor is avoiding it.
Rubin backing away here, and Cantor unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rubin getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cantor tests Rubin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rubin feints and then cracks Cantor's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cantor down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cantor throws a shot from downtown. Rubin moves away and avoids it.
Rubin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Rubin thows a leg kick but Cantor checks it
and Cantor counters with a leg kick.
Cantor scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubin thows a body kick. Cantor tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rubin thuds a left hand into Cantor's body.
Cantor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cantor wants it to stay on the feet.
It seemed like Cantor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rubin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cantor throws a fast counter high kick but Rubin manages to duck under it in time.
Rubin 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.
Maxwell Rubin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A bone on bone clash there as Rubin blocks the leg kick.
Rubin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cantor sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Rubin somewhat.
Cantor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rubin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cantor throws a low kick but Rubin avoids it.
Rubin swings for the body but Cantor moves out of range.
Roger Cantor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rubin!
Rubin misses with a leg kick.
Rubin misses with a wild body shot.
And Cantor responds with a good body kick, but Rubin manages to step out the way in time.
Rubin has closed the distance and engaged Cantor in a clinch.
Cantor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rubin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from Rubin.
Cantor prevents a body shot from Rubin.
Cantor is looking to take this one to the mat.
A frustrated look appears on Cantor's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cantor is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rubin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cantor is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Rubin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rubin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Cantor pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Maxwell Rubin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cantor is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Rubin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Cantor wants a takedown.
Rubin lands a body shot.
Cantor is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rubin has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cantor avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rubin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rubin goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cantor prevents it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rubin creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rubin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cantor prevents the takedown attempt.
Cantor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rubin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cantor has clasped his hands together around Rubin's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Rubin tries to bench press Cantor off him but Cantor keeps the position.
Cantor trying to control the position but Rubin is working away.
Cantor wants to control for a moment but Rubin uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Rubin is staying active underneath Cantor, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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 Maxwell Rubin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rubin looks to land a body kick but Cantor moved away.
Rubin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cantor can pounce on him.
Cantor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cantor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rubin throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cantor only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Rubin avoids the head kick by Cantor.
Rubin takes a swing at Cantor's ribcage but misses.
Rubin cracks the inside of Cantor's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin just misses with a punch to the body.
Cantor unleashes a big counter combination but Rubin bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cantor is a very stocky fighter. Infact he's such a weird shape that he's almost like some sort of comedy character - it's hard to believe he's real.
Rubin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A cross from Cantor lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Rubin.
Rubin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice body kick there by Rubin.
Cantor blocks the body kick.
Donk. Rubin catches Cantor right on the button with a cross.
Rubin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cantor.
Rubin backing away here, and Cantor unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Cantor fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rubin throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rubin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cantor was well out of range. Poor timing from Rubin.
Rubin moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCantor.
Cantor moves out of range of the body kick.
Cantor throws a lazy uppercut
and Rubin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cantor thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubin looks to score with a jab to the body but Cantor is just out of range.
Cantor moves out of range of the body kick.
Maxwell Rubin is winning the standup battle so far.
Rubin misses with a body kick.
Rubin tries to land a front kick but Cantor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rubin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cantor misses with a right hand
and Rubin moves into the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rubin.
Rubin trying to control the position but instead, Cantor has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rubin into the cage.
Cantor stalling.
Rubin tries to throw a body punch but Cantor avoids it by throwing Rubin back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cantor tries to circle away but Rubin has him pinned against the cage.
Cantor tries for a takedown but Rubin manages to get underhooks.
Cantor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rubin struggles to land a body shot inside as Cantor controls his hands.
Rubin tries a body shot but Cantor blocks it.
Cantor blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cantor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cantor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cantor throws a head kick but Rubin moves out of range.
Rubin fails with the takedown.
Rubin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cantor is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Cantor fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rubin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Cantor as he checks the leg kick.
Rubin swings for the body but Cantor moves out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rubin. That's going to slow Cantor down.
Rubin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cantor flicks out a counter leg kick but Rubin steps away.
Rubin takes a swing at Cantor's ribcage but misses.
Rubin misses with a takedown
and Cantor counters with an inside leg kick.
Rubin is looking to chop away at Cantor's legs.
Cantor was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cantor looks to land a left hand but Rubin moved out of range nicely.
Rubin darts in and clinches Cantor up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maxwell Rubin dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Rubin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cantor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rubin backing away here, and Cantor unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rubin throws a leg kick but Cantor sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rubin looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rubin misses with a two punch combination.
Cantor feints a counter leg kick.
Rubin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rubin misses with an attempted mid kick.
Rubin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cantor defends well and Rubin ends up having to push Cantor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Cantor blocks the leg kick.
Cantor throws out a counter right but Rubin avoids it with no problem.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rubin.
Rubin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rubin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cantor can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cantor moves out of range of the leg kick from Rubin.
Cantor slips a straight right by Rubin.
Cantor looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rubin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cantor's calf.
Rubin thows a leg kick but Cantor checks it
and Cantor counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rubin slips under a jab from Cantor.
Rubin seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Rubin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cantor's sensitive parts.
Cantor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rubin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cantor.
Rubin tries to land a front kick but Cantor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Cantor.
Cantor takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rubin shoots and misses
and Cantor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rubin is looking to wear down Cantor with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rubin lands a leg kick that knocks Cantor off balance momentarily.
Cantor throws a jab but it's blocked by Rubin.
Cantor moves out of range of the body kick from Rubin.
Rubin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cantor manages to avoid it.
Cantor connects with an inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rubin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cantor takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Cantor.
A head kick misses from Cantor.
Cantor avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cantor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cantor throws a sloppy head kick and Rubin moves out of range easily.
Rubin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cantor checks it well.
Nice body punch from Rubin.
Rubin throws a shot from downtown. Cantor moves away and avoids it.
Rubin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cantor.
Rubin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Maxwell Rubin is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rubin tries to clinch up.
Cantor takes a swing at Rubin's ribcage but misses.
Cantor blocks a low kick nicely.
Rubin is looking to slow Cantor down with leg kicks.
Rubin lands with a good body shot.
Rubin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cantor manages to avoid it.
Rubin lunges at Cantor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cantor's hand.
Cantor keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rubin darts in and clinches Cantor up against the cage.
Roger Cantor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Maxwell Rubin has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cantor misses with a knee strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maxwell Rubin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rubin, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maxwell Rubin!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Maxwell Rubin waved his t-shirt featuring KAISER Nutrition (160!/220$)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Bentner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Putin comes to the cage accompanied by V. Putin - Mortal Combat. Bentner has chosen My Dick as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vlad Putin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nick Bentner!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putin looks to score with a jab to the body but Bentner is just out of range.
Bentner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Putin.
Bentner takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Putin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bentner was well out of range. Poor timing from Putin.
Bentner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Putin defends it well.
Putin lands a body shot.
Putin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bentner moves into the clinch.
Putin digs a right hand into Bentner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bentner's gas tank.
Putin lands a nice shot to the body.
Bentner looks winded!
Putin pushes Bentner back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Putin misses with a punch to the body.
Putin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Putin lands with a right to the head.
Putin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Bentner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, Putin scores with a nice short uppercut.
Putin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bentner drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Putin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bentner.
Putin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Putin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bentner.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bentner has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Putin lands with a right to the head.
Putin lands with a light punch inside.
Putin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Putin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bentner goes for a takedown attempt but Putin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Vlad Putin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Bentner.
Putin is looking to clinch.
Bentner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Putin.
Putin looks to score with a jab to the body but Bentner is just out of range.
Putin keeps the fight on the outside.
Putin throws the left hand but Bentner avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Putin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Putin throws out a loose jab but Bentner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bentner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Putin uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bentner has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Putin cracks Bentner with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Putin has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Bentner to stand back up!
Bentner is rocked!
Putin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Putin throws a looping overhand right but Bentner ducks down to avoid it.
Putin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bentner moves away.
Putin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bentner was well out of range. Poor timing from Putin.
Putin moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Putin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Putin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin misses with a wild body shot.
Bentner is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Putin clinches up with Bentner and pushes him back against the cage.
Bentner is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Putin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Putin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bentner wants to take the fight to the mat but Putin manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Putin swings wildly with an uppercut but Bentner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Putin misses with the head strike.
Bentner wants a takedown.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Putin.
Putin lands with a light punch inside.
Putin is pressed up against the cage. Bentner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Putin down to the mat. Putin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Putin lands a left and a right that send Bentner crashing to the mat, dazed. Putin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Bentner is still on wobbly legs! Can Putin finish him?
It looks like Nick Bentner has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Putin misses with an uppercut.
Putin sets himself, and Bentner steps forward looking for the clinch! Putin avoids it this time.
Bentner seems to have recovered his senses.
Putin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bentner moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putin walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Bentner drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Putin swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Bentner's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Putin!
A less than humble Vlad Putin misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ozzy McKane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kelvin Spong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McKane's entrance music is SAIL - AWOLNATION. A fine choice. Kelvin Spong told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ozzy McKane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kelvin Spong!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spong wants to clinch up but McKane keeps it at a distance.
McKane ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McKane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McKane scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Spong thuds his shin into the meat of McKane's side.
McKane slips under a jab from Spong.
McKane is looking to counter punch.
McKane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spong looks to land a combination. McKane sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Ozzy McKane has been cut.
McKane scores with a jab. Spong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McKane scores with a nice strike.
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!
McKane misses with a body shot.
McKane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spong was well out of range. Poor timing from McKane.
McKane throws a jab when Spong was well out of range.
Spong throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McKane counters with a straight right hand.
Spong is rocked!
McKane closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Spong out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ozzy McKane!
An intense looking Ozzy McKane took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: '"I wan' Bosco Brown in'a 5 round war!"'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and William King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Smith comes to the cage accompanied by I Am The Law. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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209 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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265 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, William King!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King rushes Smith and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Smith takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A quick step to the side and Smith tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
King scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
King circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
Smith tries to clinch there but King circles away.
King tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by King.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Smith does a little dance to reset his feet.
King bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Smith! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Smith is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King passes Smith's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Oh Smith is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
King not landing any meaningful shots this time.
King scores with a big shot! Smith's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Smith! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William King!
William King made sure to mention his sponsor, DC Unrivaled in his post fight interview.
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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