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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alois Huber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Patrick Gore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alois Huber could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Patrick Gore's chin.
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179 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alois Huber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Gore!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gore swinging wildly here.
Huber changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Gore scores with a hook.
Huber takes one to the chin there.
We've been hearing reports that Huber has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Gore connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Huber gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gore.
Huber moves into range and clinches up with Gore.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gore.
Huber misses with a knee strike.
Gore is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Huber tries to land knees in the clinch but Gore avoids the damage to the body.
Gore looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Huber can't get the takedown.
Huber lands a knee to the head.
Huber lands a nice knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huber misses with a knee strike.
Huber crunches a lovely knee into Gore's ribcage.
Huber lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gore keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Huber thows a huge punch but Gore dodges it nicely.
Gore blocking the ground and pound attempt from Huber.
Nice strikes from Huber there.
Huber not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Huber is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Huber is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gore has managed to free his arm - good work.
Gore trying to control but Huber postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gore avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Huber.
Huber throwing shots but Gore is blocking nicely.
Huber thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Huber is working for a submission of some sort.
Huber not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Huber looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gore with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Gore avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Huber.
Huber is nestled in close to Gore, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Huber is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gore defends it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gore is trying to control but can't.
Gore really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Huber. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huber thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gore's head.
Huber tries to stand and escape but Gore is controlling the position.
Huber has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Huber is looking for a kimura but Gore is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Huber to get the leverage.
Huber wants to work for an arm triangle but Gore is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Huber throwing shots but Gore is blocking nicely.
Gore is looking to improve his position.
Gore blocking the ground and pound attempt from Huber.
Huber is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Huber takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Huber is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Gore has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huber thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ground and pound from Huber.
Huber not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gore is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Huber scores with a couple of nice shots.
Huber missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Huber is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gore is just riding it out for now. Huber eventually gives up the hold.
Huber throwing shots but Gore is blocking nicely.
Huber looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alois Huber dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gore cracks Huber with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Huber moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Patrick Gore seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gore ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab from Gore.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Gore.
Gore scores with a nice right hand.
Gore scores with a sloppy right hand. Huber should have avoided that one.
Gore punishes Huber's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gore clobbers Huber with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Huber takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice sprawl there from Gore as Huber shoots in.
Gore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Patrick Gore seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gore avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Huber looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good shot there by Gore.
Gore clobbers Huber with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gore bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gore lands an overhand right.
Huber takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gore dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gore thuds a left hand into Huber's body.
Huber shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Gore counters with a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gore throws a right hand that Huber ducks under and follows up with a left that Huber also avoids with ease.
Huber tries to counter by clinching up but Gore breaks away and moves out of range.
Gore lands a nice hook to Huber's body. Huber takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Huber takes one to the chin there.
Patrick Gore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Huber tries to move into range but Gore moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gore connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Huber momentarily.
Gore lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gore lands a lovely overhand right.
Huber moves into range and clinches up with Gore.
Huber goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gore prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alois Huber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huber wants a takedown.
Gore lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Huber backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huber unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Huber wants a takedown.
Gore throws a head punch that misses.
Huber has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gore is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Huber has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Gore after a bit of a struggle.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gore tries to circle away but Huber has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Gore fails to land.
Huber wants a takedown.
Huber putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gore in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Alois Huber has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gore misses with a hook from the clinch.
Huber crunches a lovely knee into Gore's ribcage.
Gore is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gore blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gore stops a takedown attempt from Huber.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huber is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gore misses with a hook to the ribs.
Huber throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gore blocks it with crossed arms.
Huber has Gore pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gore manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Gore digs a right hand underneath Huber's ribcage. Huber let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gore misses with some punches.
Gore has a couple of punches blocked by Huber.
Huber landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gore misses with a punch to the body.
Gore pushes Huber back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Huber tries to score a body lock takedown but Gore shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huber changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gore fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gore has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gore.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Gore showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Nice cross by Gore.
Huber has closed the distance and engaged Gore in a clinch.
Gore stops a takedown attempt from Huber.
Gore on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Gore pushes Huber back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gore gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Huber.
Huber is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alois Huber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Huber missing with knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Huber is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gore gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gore has a couple of punches blocked by Huber.
Huber is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gore can't fight it off and eventually Huber manages to take the fight to the floor. Gore looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Huber stopping the sweep attempt from Gore.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gore trying to keep a closed guard but Huber is proving a slippery customer.
Huber throws a big elbow that misses.
Gore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huber cracks Gore with a solid left hand.
Huber loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Huber thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gore avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Huber throws a big elbow that misses.
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.
Gore utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Gore preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Huber cracks Gore with a solid left hand.
Alois Huber overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gore tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gore working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Huber.
Gore preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Huber takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gore throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Huber moves into the clinch.
Huber is pushing Gore up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Huber is looking for a takedown.
Huber is working for takedown but Gore is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gore misses with the head strike.
Huber goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gore prevents it.
Gore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Huber is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gore is defending well for now.
Huber goes for a takedown attempt but Gore pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Some wild striking there from Gore.
Gore cracks Huber with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gore avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gore scores with a sloppy right hand. Huber should have avoided that one.
Gore lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gore uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Huber has time to react.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gore, as that shot connected.
Huber looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Gore scores with a sloppy right hand. Huber should have avoided that one.
Huber with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gore to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huber walks into a straight right hand from Gore.
Gore connects with a body shot that sends Huber's belly button to the back.
A jab from Gore finds it's way through Huber's defenses.
Huber is rocked!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Huber.
Gore uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Huber has time to react.
Oh Huber is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gore paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Patrick Gore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gore 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Gore!
Patrick Gore made sure to mention his sponsor, Supreme Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gasan Umalatov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Umalatov's entrance music is Don Omar - Danza Kuduro ft. Lucenzo. A fine choice. 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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gasan Umalatov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christian Andrews!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andrews throws out a loose jab but Umalatov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andrews lands with a nice body punch.
Andrews misses with a body shot.
Andrews fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good standup being displayed there by Andrews as he connects with a hook.
Umalatov tries for a takedown but Andrews circles away easily
enabling Andrews to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andrews uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Umalatov has time to react.
Andrews misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umalatov throws a poor cross that misses
and Andrews counters with a right hand to the body.
Andrews throws a body punch but Umalatov moves out of range.
Umalatov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Andrews cracks a nice hook into Umalatov's ribs.
Umalatov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Umalatov.
Umalatov has his takedown stuffed
and Andrews counters with a right hand to the body.
Andrews misses the shot to the body.
Andrews ducks under a wild hook from Umalatov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umalatov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Umalatov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Andrews jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andrews has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Andrews swings for the body but Umalatov moves out of range.
Andrews misses with a looping right.
Umalatov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Christian Andrews seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Umalatov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andrews.
Umalatov misses with a hook.
Andrews let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Andrews looks to score with a jab to the body but Umalatov is just out of range.
Andrews scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrews throws a body punch but Umalatov moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Andrews darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Andrews throws a body shot but no joy.
Andrews swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Andrews misses.
Umalatov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gasan Umalatov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Umalatov misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andrews. Umalatov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Umalatov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Andrews sprawls and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrews slips under a jab.
Umalatov slips under a jab from Andrews.
Andrews connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Umalatov's hands.
Andrews moves out of range as Umalatov strikes.
Christian Andrews is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Umalatov throws a body kick that misses
and Andrews counters with a stiff right hand.
Andrews is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Umalatov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Andrews tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Umalatov was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrews.
Umalatov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Umalatov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Umalatov walks into a stiff left hand from Andrews.
Umalatov throws a looping overhand right but Andrews ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Christian Andrews dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Andrews throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Andrews scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Andrews misses with a straight right.
Umalatov throws out a loose jab but Andrews uses good head movement to avoid it.
Umalatov slips under a jab from Andrews.
Andrews fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Umalatov manages to avoid it.
Umalatov half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Umalatov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Umalatov might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andrews dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Andrews takes a swing at Umalatov's ribcage but misses.
Umalatov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Andrews defends well and Umalatov ends up having to push Andrews into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Andrews throws out a counter right but Umalatov avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews throws a poor cross that misses
and Umalatov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Umalatov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Andrews keeping moving, preventing Umalatov from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Andrews can do anything to dispel that myth.
Umalatov pushing down on Andrews's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umalatov wants to free his trapped foot but Andrews is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Umalatov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Andrews defends it well.
Umalatov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Andrews does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Andrews is breathing heavily.
Umalatov is working for a submission of some sort.
Umalatov trying to pass the guard but Andrews defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umalatov is trying to work for a kimura but Andrews is defending well.
Umalatov is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Umalatov takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Andrews has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Umalatov is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Andrews has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Umalatov has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Andrews taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Umalatov doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gasan Umalatov!
Gasan Umalatov really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Mohito Fightwear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dedrick Sledge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Bowlsbt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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155 lbs
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160 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dedrick Sledge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Bowlsbt!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowlsbt wants to clinch up but Sledge keeps it at a distance.
Bowlsbt rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sledge counters with a three punch combo that has Bowlsbt backing up. Bowlsbt nods at Sledge to acknowledge the strikes.
Bowlsbt darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Sledge looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bowlsbt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sledge paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sledge seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bowlsbt tries to clinch up.
Sledge misses with a hook.
As Sledge backs off Bowlsbt throws a huge counter combo but Sledge manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sledge drives through with a takedown into Bowlsbt's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bowlsbt is looking to stand back up but Sledge counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Bowlsbt.
Bowlsbt is trying to stand back up but Sledge is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sledge is looking for a kimura but Bowlsbt is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sledge to get the leverage.
Sledge thows a huge punch but Bowlsbt dodges it nicely.
Sledge thows a huge punch but Bowlsbt dodges it nicely.
Bowlsbt wants to get back to full guard.
Bowlsbt trying to control from the bottom.
Sledge performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Bowlsbt tries to kick Sledge off but Sledge keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Sledge in particular looking to stall.
Bowlsbt is looking to control Sledge's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bowlsbt avoid being mounted?
Sledge lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sledge throwing shots but Bowlsbt is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowlsbt is in trouble now - Sledge has advanced to mount!
Sledge lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
It looks like Robert Bowlsbt has been cut.
Sledge lands a big shot there that rocks Bowlsbt but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Sledge wants to finish this one by submission but Bowlsbt is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Sledge.
Sledge trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Bowlsbt really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sledge. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bowlsbt has given up his back here.
Sledge is working for a rear naked choke. Bowlsbt is not defending it well and Sledge has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Bowlsbt refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Bowlsbt's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dedrick Sledge!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mads Nielsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mads Nielsen has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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160 lbs
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165 lbs
1 - 2 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Great low kicks
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Brawler
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Caleb Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mads Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nielsen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smith sets himself, and Nielsen steps forward looking for the clinch! Smith avoids it this time.
Smith throws a nice head kick!
A left and a right from Nielsen both land. Nice combination.
Nielsen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Nielsen dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Nielsen steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Smith.
Nielsen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Smith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Nielsen just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSmith.
Nielsen throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
Smith scores with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nielsen is rocked!
Smith lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Nielsen crumples to the floor! Smith milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Caleb Smith!
Caleb Smith bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jaxson Bird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Shaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Shaw is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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270 lbs
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230 lbs
3 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jaxson Bird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bird forces Shaw back against the cage and clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Shaw's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bird gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shaw wants to get back to striking at distance but Bird won't allow it.
Bird creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shaw's defenses.
It looks like Alex Shaw has been cut.
Shaw wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Shaw is trying to break the clinch but Bird has him pressed against the cage.
Bird using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bird gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bird tries to throw a body punch but Shaw avoids it by throwing Bird back against the cage.
Bird keeps control of Shaw as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bird lands an elbow inside.
Shaw looks winded!
Shaw is trying to break free.
Bird connects with a knee to the head.
Bird lands an elbow that stopped Shaw in his tracks for a moment.
Bird creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shaw's defenses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bird scores with a shot to the side of Shaw's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Bird.
Bird lands a damaging elbow.
Bird lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bird connects with a knee to the head.
Bird lands a nice shot to the body.
Bird gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Bird.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird lands a nice knee to the body.
Bird landing knees to the body.
Shaw takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bird scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Bird.
Shaw takes an elbow to the temple.
Bird lands a nice elbow.
Bird lands an elbow inside.
Bird lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Shaw is trying to break the clinch but Bird has him pressed against the cage.
Bird lands an elbow inside.
Shaw takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bird lands a damaging elbow.
Bird with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bird landing knees to the head.
Bird lands an elbow inside.
A knee to the head by Bird.
Knees to the body from Bird.
Bird connects with a knee to the head.
Bird lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bird lands an elbow inside.
Bird lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bird lands a nice knee to the body.
Shaw takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shaw takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bird lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Shaw is rocked!
Bird connects with a knee to the head.
Shaw is still on wobbly legs! Can Bird finish him?
Bird is working Shaw over against the cage.
Bird lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shaw takes an elbow to the temple.
Bird scores a nice knee to the body.
Bird lands a knee to the head.
Bird comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bird creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bird lands an elbow that stopped Shaw in his tracks for a moment.
Shaw takes a knee right on the jaw!
Shaw takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bird comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bird landing knees to the body.
Bird scores with a knee to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Bird.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bird throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shaws head.
Bird lands a damaging elbow.
Bird cracks Shaw with a nice body shot.
Bird gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shaw takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bird lands a nice knee to the body.
Bird creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shaw's defenses.
Bird scores with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Bird.
Bird putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Shaw in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bird lands an elbow that stopped Shaw in his tracks for a moment.
Bird creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shaw's defenses.
A right handed body shot lands from Bird.
Shaw seems to have recovered his senses.
Bird lands an elbow that stopped Shaw in his tracks for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Shaw's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nice elbow from Bird.
Bird lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bird connects with a knee to the head.
Bird with a knee to the head.
Bird with a knee to the head.
Bird utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shaw takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bird with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Shaw takes an elbow to the temple.
Shaw has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bird lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shaw wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bird lands an elbow that stopped Shaw in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bird.
Bird with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bird obliges.
Shaw is trying to push Bird away but Bird has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shaw takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bird lands an elbow just above Shaw 's eye.
Bird creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shaw's defenses.
Bird landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bird lands an elbow inside that Shaw shrugs off.
Shaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bird's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jaxson Bird dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Shaw's cut.
That's time! Bird's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bird moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Bird lands a nice hook to Shaw's body. Shaw takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bird.
Bird explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bird gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bird lands an elbow inside that Shaw shrugs off.
Shaw takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bird lands an elbow inside that Shaw shrugs off.
Bird lands an elbow just above Shaw 's eye.
Bird with a knee to the head.
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!
Bird working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jaxson Bird has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice elbow from Bird.
Bird lands an elbow just above Shaw 's eye.
Bird gets through Shaw's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bird comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bird landing knees to the head.
Bird creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shaw's defenses.
Shaw is breathing heavily.
Bird creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shaw's defenses.
Bird lands an elbow inside that Shaw shrugs off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bird lands with a short shot to the head.
Bird is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shaw can do to turn this around?
Bird gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Bird.
Bird gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bird lands an elbow just above Shaw 's eye.
Shaw takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bird lands an elbow that stopped Shaw in his tracks for a moment.
Bird connects with a nasty looking knee right to Shaw's face.
Bird creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shaw's defenses.
Bird with a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bird lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bird.
Bird lands an uppercut.
Bird lands a knee to the head.
Shaw takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bird throws a big uppercut that drops Shaw! More strikes from Bird and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Shaw lies dazed against the cage as Bird celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jaxson Bird!
After winning the bout, Jaxson Bird thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Morrisson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alaric The Visigoth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Visigoth comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Aelfric - Gautis Bida (The Prayer of Gaut) kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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25
202 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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20
210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
Good chin |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Douglas Morrisson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alaric The Visigoth!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Stewart Dunkirk and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morrisson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Morrisson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
We've been hearing reports that Morrisson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The Visigoth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Morrisson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
The Visigoth tries a head kick but it misses.
Morrisson changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrisson shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douglas Morrisson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morrisson checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from The Visigoth. No joy for Morrisson on that attempt.
Morrisson backing away here, and The Visigoth unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Morrisson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Despite the aggression on The Visigoth's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A head kick misses from The Visigoth.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from The Visigoth, right into the meat.
Alaric The Visigoth is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Morrisson takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Douglas Morrisson has been cut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from The Visigoth lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Morrisson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Morrisson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The Visigoth tries a head kick but it misses.
Morrisson drops down looking for a counter takedown but The Visigoth sprawls and moves away.
Morrisson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and The Visigoth counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrisson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by The Visigoth. The Visigoth obviously looking to wear him down.
The Visigoth throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Morrisson.
The Visigoth throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Visigoth throws a head kick but Morrisson moves out of range.
Morrisson feinted with a counter takedown.
The Visigoth throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body kick from The Visigoth.
The Visigoth lands a front kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Visigoth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Visigoth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Morrisson blocks a head kick by The Visigoth.
The Visigoth throws a head kick that misses
and Morrisson counters with a takedown into side control.
The Visigoth bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
The Visigoth throws a head kick that misses.
The Visigoth tries to sprawl but Morrisson drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The Visigoth is looking to escape.
Morrisson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Morrisson has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Visigoth has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Morrisson is on him like a limpet, forcing The Visigoth back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrisson keeps control of The Visigoth as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
The Visigoth blocks a body shot from Morrisson.
Morrisson is looking for a takedown.
Morrisson lands a takedown into guard.
Morrisson throws a big right hand that misses.
Morrisson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The Visigoth has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Morrisson has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Morrisson drops down looking for an ankle pick but The Visigoth pulls his leg out and moves away.
Morrisson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Morrisson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts The Visigoth as he jumps to the side.
The Visigoth lands a big head kick that sends Morrisson tumbling to the mat! The Visigoth takes a step backwards and waves Morrisson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alaric The Visigoth dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Douglas Morrisson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
The Visigoth throws a head kick that misses.
The Visigoth keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A low kick from The Visigoth misses
and Morrisson counters with a takedown into side control.
The Visigoth is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Morrisson is controlling him well.
The Visigoth is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Morrisson landing strikes.
Morrisson grinds an elbow into The Visigoth's temple.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morrisson landing a few strikes.
The Visigoth is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Morrisson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrisson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, The Visigoth has escaped the position, nice work there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if The Visigoth can do anything to dispel that myth.
Morrisson lands some shots froms side control.
The Visigoth takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
The Visigoth is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
The Visigoth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Morrisson working the body and head with strikes.
The Visigoth is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Morrisson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The Visigoth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morrisson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Morrisson lands an elbow.
The Visigoth is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Morrisson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, The Visigoth has escaped the position, nice work there.
Morrisson working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrisson working the body and head with strikes.
The Visigoth is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Morrisson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Morrisson working the ground and pound from side control.
The Visigoth is trying to get back to his feet.
The Visigoth is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
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!
Morrisson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at The Visigoth to see if he's OK.
It looks like Alaric The Visigoth has been cut.
Morrisson is chipping away with strikes.
Morrisson creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The Visigoth is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Morrisson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Morrisson lands some shots froms side control.
Morrisson in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Douglas Morrisson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The Visigoth is trying to get back to his feet.
Morrisson working the head and body with strikes.
The Visigoth pushes Morrisson away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Morrisson gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The Visigoth takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrisson scoring with punches and elbows.
Morrisson in side control lands a decent elbow.
Morrisson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The Visigoth is trying to get back to his feet.
Morrisson is looking to take a break and control but The Visigoth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Morrisson cracks The Visigoth with a big elbow.
The Visigoth takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrisson connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused The Visigoth some visible discomfort.
The Visigoth taking punishment in the form of punches.
Morrisson landing a few strikes.
Morrisson cracks The Visigoth with a big right hand but The Visigoth just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The Visigoth is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Morrisson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrisson lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Morrisson cracks The Visigoth with a big right hand but The Visigoth just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morrisson working the body and head with strikes.
The Visigoth takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The Visigoth takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That has opened up Alaric The Visigoth's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Visigoth takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Morrisson lands an elbow.
The cut above Alaric The Visigoth's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Morrisson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by The Visigoth, who protects the arm well.
The Visigoth is trying to get back to his feet.
The Visigoth on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The Visigoth is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Morrisson lands a decent elbow from side control.
The Visigoth is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Morrisson has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Douglas Morrisson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A head kick misses from The Visigoth.
Morrisson tries to counter by clinching up but The Visigoth breaks away and moves out of range.
Morrisson feints and as The Visigoth raises his hands in defense, Morrisson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The Visigoth manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Morrisson.
Morrisson wants a takedown but no success here.
The Visigoth gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Morrisson.
Morrisson has The Visigoth pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. The Visigoth manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douglas Morrisson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Visigoth wants to get back to striking at distance but Morrisson won't allow it.
The Visigoth is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Morrisson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but The Visigoth gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Visigoth manages to break the clinch.
The Visigoth misses with a kick to the body.
The Visigoth throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Alaric The Visigoth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The Visigoth throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Visigoth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice sprawl there from The Visigoth as Morrisson shoots in.
Morrisson avoids the head kick by The Visigoth.
Morrisson attempts a counter takedown but The Visigoth avoids it well and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Visigoth misses with a head kick.
Morrisson tries to counter with a takedown but The Visigoth is quick to defend against it.
The Visigoth defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Morrisson.
Morrisson clinches up with The Visigoth and pushes him back against the cage.
Morrisson is trying to pull guard but The Visigoth has him pressed against the cage.
The Visigoth gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Morrisson.
Morrisson tries to work over The Visigoth's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morrisson fails to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrisson is trying to pull guard but The Visigoth turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The Visigoth working hard to break the clinch.
The Visigoth is trying to break the clinch but Morrisson is controlling him.
Morrisson is stalling here.
The Visigoth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The Visigoth moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Morrisson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The Visigoth has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Morrisson off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
The Visigoth lands with a slapping head kick.
Douglas Morrisson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Visigoth turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The Visigoth with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The Visigoth lands with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from The Visigoth.
The Visigoth pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morrisson feinted with a counter takedown.
The Visigoth lands with a slapping head kick.
The Visigoth misses with a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alaric The Visigoth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think The Visigoth 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rustam Khabilov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stan Militia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khabilov kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Rihanna Bitch Better Have My Money. Rustam Khabilov 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rustam Khabilov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stan Militia!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Militia throws a leg kick
and Khabilov counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Militia manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Khabilov manages to break the clinch.
Militia misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Khabilov tries to counter with a takedown but Militia is quick to defend against it.
Stan Militia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Militia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Militia scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Khabilov shoots in but no luck this time.
Militia is pawing at Khabilov, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Khabilov's nose. Khabilov is badly hurt! Militia pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Khabilov tries desperately to hold on but Militia is relentless in his assault! As Khabilov receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Militia away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stan Militia!
After the fight, Stan Militia was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sameh Mahmoud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Goon City (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sameh Mahmoud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Goon City!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
City shoots in but no luck this time.
Mahmoud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
City shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mahmoud eats them both and turns towards City to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Sameh Mahmoud has been cut.
Mahmoud moves into the clinch successfully.
City wants to get back to striking at distance but Mahmoud won't allow it.
Mahmoud lands a left hand.
City blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mahmoud tries a body shot but City blocks it.
City lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mahmoud backwards.
City pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mahmoud stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
City takes a jab right on the kisser.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahmoud looks to throw the jab but City is out of range.
Mahmoud closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. City did well to prevent Mahmoud getting side control.
Mahmoud slips a nice elbow through City's hands, connecting with City's forehead.
Mahmoud misses with a head shot. City uses the momentum to regain guard.
City preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahmoud seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
City avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mahmoud throws a strike but City rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
City looking to sit in guard and control but Mahmoud gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mahmoud wants to control from the top but City keeps moving.
Mahmoud not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mahmoud throws a strike but City rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mahmoud keeping moving, preventing City from controlling successfully.
Mahmoud on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mahmoud tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Mahmoud controlling City's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
City ducks under a wild hook from Mahmoud.
City circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sloppy strikes from City. Those never looked like landing.
City throws a looping overhand right but Mahmoud ducks down to avoid it.
Mahmoud throws a right hand that City ducks under and follows up with a left that City also avoids with ease.
Mahmoud wants to clinch.
Mahmoud looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for City!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mahmoud controlling from side mount.
City is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Mahmoud's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahmoud thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed City's head.
Mahmoud lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Mahmoud throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing City to regain full guard.
Mahmoud working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mahmoud with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mahmoud pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. City is keeping the position for now.
Mahmoud chips away with some ground and pound.
Mahmoud is looking to work some ground and pound but City has wrist control.
Mahmoud might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
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.
Mahmoud content to stall in guard here.
Mahmoud throws a strike but City rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mahmoud utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mahmoud managing to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as City accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sameh Mahmoud dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sameh Mahmoud's cut.
That's time! Mahmoud's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mahmoud shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Mahmoud looks to land a strike but City avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mahmoud postures up.
Mahmoud throwing strikes but missing.
City keeping moving, preventing Mahmoud from controlling successfully.
Mahmoud landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
City avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
City preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mahmoud throws a strike but City rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
City postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
City slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
City looking to sit in guard and control but Mahmoud gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Sameh Mahmoud overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mahmoud working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
City keeping moving, preventing Mahmoud from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mahmoud stopping the sweep attempt from City.
Mahmoud throws an elbow that misses. City uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mahmoud's guard. Nice move by City!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw City working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
City with a nice head shot there.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mahmoud swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mahmoud lands a slapping body shot.
Mahmoud fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with City, pushing him back against the cage.
Mahmoud throws a head punch that misses.
Mahmoud is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Mahmoud misses with some punches.
Mahmoud lands a hook to the side of the head.
City goes for a takedown attempt but Mahmoud pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice cross by City.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahmoud moves into the clinch successfully.
Mahmoud misses with a hook from the clinch.
City fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mahmoud can't find room to land a body shot as City controls the action.
City lands an uppercut.
Mahmoud turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Mahmoud manages to end up in side control.
Mahmoud is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that City can do to turn this around?
City taking punishment in the form of punches.
It looks like Goon City has been cut.
Mahmoud working the ground and pound but City is defending the strikes.
Mahmoud trying to control the action but City is working from the bottom.
City takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
City is rocked!
City avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Mahmoud.
Mahmoud scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at City to see if he's OK.
City is still in real trouble! Can Mahmoud finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Mahmoud crashes against the mat.
The ground and pound from Mahmoud seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
City seems to have recovered his senses.
City struggling a bit here.
The referee asks Mahmoud politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Mahmoud prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've been hearing that Mahmoud has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Mahmoud working the ground and pound but City is defending the strikes.
Mahmoud is chipping away with strikes.
That has opened up Goon City's cut even more.
Mahmoud misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
City manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mahmoud's best efforts.
Mahmoud throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Mahmoud stalling away here and it's allowed City to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
City keeping moving, preventing Mahmoud from controlling successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sameh Mahmoud dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
City gets caught napping as Mahmoud dives in and scores a takedown. City manages to retain guard.
Mahmoud wants to pass the guard but City is keeping the position.
Mahmoud lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The cut above Goon City's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mahmoud lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Goon City's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Goon City's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sameh Mahmoud!
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