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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdullah Zaire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adi Dassler (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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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abdullah Zaire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Adi Dassler!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaire misses with a hook
and Dassler holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Zaire struggles to land a body shot inside as Dassler controls his hands.
Zaire missing with knees to the body.
Dassler can't get the takedown.
Zaire gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dassler.
Zaire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zaire breaks from the clinch.
Zaire swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zaire looks to land a body kick but Dassler moved away.
Dassler staying out of range there.
Dassler is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zaire with a body shot.
Dassler has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Zaire is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dassler or perhaps it was just good defense by Zaire, which made it look bad.
Abdullah Zaire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adi Dassler.
Dassler moves out of range of the body kick from Zaire.
Dassler shoots for a double leg takedown but Zaire sprawls well. He's pushed Dassler's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dassler forces Zaire back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Zaire.
Dassler is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zaire is defending well.
Dassler wants to take the fight to the mat but Zaire manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dassler avoiding damage as Zaire throws knees to the body.
Zaire slows down the pace here.
Zaire prevents the takedown attempt.
Dassler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zaire is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dassler drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zaire has Dassler pushed against the cage.
Zaire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zaire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dassler fails with the takedown
and Zaire counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaire. Dassler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dassler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zaire misses with a low kick as Dassler jumps back.
Dassler throws out a counter right but Zaire avoids it with no problem.
We've been hearing reports that Zaire has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Zaire misses with a hook
and Dassler counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zaire working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dassler.
Dassler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zaire working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dassler.
Zaire looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dassler is one step ahead there.
Zaire trying to keep a closed guard but Dassler is proving a slippery customer.
Dassler advances position into side control!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dassler postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
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.
Zaire is looking to reverse the position.
Dassler creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Zaire sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Dassler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zaire has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dassler throws an elbow but Zaire slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dassler is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zaire has escaped the position, nice work there.
Dassler looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dassler tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Dassler wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zaire, who protects the arm well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaire tries to improve position but can't.
Zaire can't do much from the bottom here.
An elbow from Dassler crashes against the mat.
Zaire manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Dassler seems to be working for a kimura but Zaire defends the submission attempt.
Dassler seems to be working for a kimura but Zaire defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zaire trying to hold on to Dassler's head to control him but Dassler postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adi Dassler will probably get the nod.
That's time! Zaire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dassler shoots in for a takedown but Zaire shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zaire wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Zaire misses with a body kick.
Dassler moves out of range of the body kick.
Dassler looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Good work by Dassler as he checks the leg kick.
Zaire throws the kick towards the body but Dassler avoids it.
Dassler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zaire but Zaire pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zaire clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire leaning against his opponent.
Zaire missing with knees to the body.
Zaire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zaire misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zaire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And Dassler tries to counter it with a takedown but Zaire pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dassler crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zaire - the referee stops the clock and Dassler gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zaire. Dassler manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Zaire has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Zaire is looking to slow Dassler down with leg kicks.
Dassler moves out of range of the body kick.
Dassler drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zaire defends it well.
Zaire looks to score with a jab to the body but Dassler is just out of range.
Dassler fails with the takedown.
Abdullah Zaire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adi Dassler.
Dassler moves out of range as Zaire throws a body kick.
Zaire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Abdullah Zaire is winning the standup battle so far.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dassler or perhaps it was just good defense by Zaire, which made it look bad.
Zaire moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaire has a couple of punches blocked by Dassler.
Dassler goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zaire prevents it.
Dassler blocking some punches.
Zaire has Dassler pushed against the cage.
Dassler has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zaire after a bit of a struggle.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Zaire here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Zaire with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zaire breaks from the clinch.
Zaire looks to land a right hand but Dassler moved out of range.
Zaire throws a front kick aimed at Dassler's knee but Dassler avoids it well.
Zaire throws a body punch but Dassler moves out of range.
Zaire defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dassler.
Dassler shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zaire defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Dassler.
Dassler wants to counter the offense by Zaire and move into the clinch position.
Zaire closes the distance and clinches.
Zaire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zaire is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Dassler's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Zaire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zaire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zaire throws a leg kick that misses.
Zaire delivers a nice body kick.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dassler checks the leg kick.
Dassler tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dassler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Zaire misses.
Zaire lands a front kick.
Zaire lands a leg kick that knocks Dassler off balance momentarily.
Dassler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zaire bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaire bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Zaire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zaire lands a nice looking kick to the body. Dassler takes a step back to recover.
A combination from Zaire does no damage.
Zaire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dassler can do to turn this around?
Zaire misses the jab.
Zaire throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Dassler counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdullah Zaire dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Dassler checks a leg kick nicely.
Dassler has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Zaire.
Dassler dives in and grabs Zaire's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zaire pushes down on Dassler's head and hops out.
Zaire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dassler checks the leg kick.
Zaire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dassler, pushing him back against the cage.
Zaire with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dassler looking for a takedown.
Dassler looking for a takedown.
Abdullah Zaire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adi Dassler.
Zaire wants to stall.
Dassler drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zaire pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dassler fails with the takedown.
Zaire throws a leg kick which misses Dassler's front leg but catches the back leg as Dassler tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dassler moves out of range of the body kick from Zaire.
Dassler shoots in for a takedown but Zaire shows good takedown defense.
Zaire is looking to score with low kicks.
Dassler goes for a double leg but Zaire avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zaire continues to drive forward.
Zaire throws a leg kick which misses Dassler's front leg but catches the back leg as Dassler tries to avoid it.
Zaire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dassler with a poor takedown
and Zaire counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zaire.
Dassler is trying to drag Zaire to the mat but Zaire just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dassler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zaire digs a right hand into Dassler's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dassler's gas tank.
Zaire tries a body shot but Dassler blocks it.
Dassler has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zaire avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Dassler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dassler is trying to pull guard but Zaire turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zaire leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zaire gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dassler.
Zaire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zaire throws a body punch but Dassler moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaire. Dassler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaire tries to land a front kick but Dassler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nice sprawl there from Zaire as Dassler shoots in.
Dassler dives in for a single leg takedown but Zaire sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zaire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dassler moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaire slaps away a takedown attempt from Dassler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zaire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A lazy body kick from Zaire
and Dassler counters with a single leg into guard. Zaire didn't expect that.
Zaire bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dassler's guard.
Dassler is looking for a triangle but Zaire pushes his legs off easily.
Dassler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zaire is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dassler is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaire trying to control but Dassler is working from the bottom.
Zaire postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dassler keeping moving, preventing Zaire from controlling successfully.
Zaire landing with the ground and pound.
Dassler is looking for a triangle but Zaire pushes his legs off easily.
Zaire engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dassler throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abdullah Zaire showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zaire has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdullah Zaire!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nickthaniel Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryan Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Diaz's entrance music is Feiticeira. A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nickthaniel Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryan Rage!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rage manages to avoid it.
A head kick by Rage misses
and Diaz counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rage has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diaz finds it's way round the side to connect with Rage's head.
Ryan Rage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Diaz both land. Nice combination.
Rage tries a head kick but it misses.
Rage displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Diaz.
Rage throws a counter combo.
Rage shoots in for a double leg but Diaz sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Diaz throws a shot to the body.
Diaz dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rage misses with the combination.
Rage on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rage is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Diaz uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rage.
Diaz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Diaz connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rage has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Diaz finds it's way round the side to connect with Rage's head.
Rage shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Diaz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rage gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Rage missing with a left hand there. Diaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Diaz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rage.
Diaz thuds his right hand into Rage's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Diaz bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rage's head.
Diaz scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rage takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rage looks winded!
Diaz scores with a jab. Rage acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Rage is rocked!
Diaz lands with a right and another and another! Rage is in big trouble! Diaz lands again and this time it's lights out for Rage! A quality knockout there for Diaz.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Nickthaniel Diaz!
Nickthaniel Diaz got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lee Bwarnt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Bueller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Eric Bueller will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Solid boxing
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Excellent boxer
Experienced |
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Bwarnt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Bueller!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bueller shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bwarnt sprawls well. Bwarnt wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bueller gets slowly back to his feet.
Bueller doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bwarnt counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bueller looks to throw the jab but Bwarnt is out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Bwarnt misses the target.
Bueller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lee Bwarnt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Eric Bueller.
Bueller misses with a body shot
and Bwarnt counters with a big uppercut that knocks Bueller off his feet! Bwarnt dives into side control looking to finish!
Bueller is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bueller gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bueller is still in real trouble! Can Bwarnt finish him?
Bwarnt missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bwarnt lands a big elbow - Bueller is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Bwarnt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Bwarnt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kasperi Kahkonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cole Orion (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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196 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kasperi Kahkonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cole Orion!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orion displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kahkonen throws out the jab.
Kahkonen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kahkonen connects with the punch.
Kahkonen swings for the body but Orion moves out of range.
Kahkonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kahkonen misses with a wild body shot.
Kahkonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kahkonen throws a shot from downtown. Orion moves away and avoids it.
Orion throws a low kick but it's checked well by Kahkonen.
Orion ducks under a wild hook from Kahkonen.
A looping hook to the body misses from Orion. Kahkonen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Orion slips a straight right by Kahkonen.
Orion moves out of range of the strikes.
Orion flicks out a counter leg kick but Kahkonen steps away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahkonen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kahkonen tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kahkonen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Orion's calf.
Orion throws a looping overhand right but Kahkonen ducks down to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donk. Kahkonen catches Orion right on the button with a cross.
Orion slips a straight right by Kahkonen.
Orion looks to land a body kick but Kahkonen moved away.
Kahkonen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahkonen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Orion throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kahkonen is looking to counter punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Orion.
Orion throws a sloppy head kick and Kahkonen moves out of range easily.
Orion ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kahkonen missing with a left hand there. Orion was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kahkonen throws a one two combo.
Kahkonen comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Orion fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kahkonen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kahkonen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kahkonen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Crunch! Orion slams his shin into Kahkonen's torso.
Orion looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Orion scores with a leg kick.
Kahkonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kahkonen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kahkonen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orion connects with a solid leg kick.
Orion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kahkonen misses with a looping left.
Kahkonen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A swing and a miss from Kahkonen.
Kahkonen misses with a straight left.
Kahkonen throws a half hearted mid kick.
Orion wants to clinch.
Orion misses the shot to the body.
Orion doesn't manage to clinch there - Kahkonen circles away.
Orion misses with a double jab.
Orion thumps Kahkonen with a low kick.
Kahkonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orion.
Orion takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kahkonen throws a body punch but Orion moves out of range.
Kahkonen is looking to score with low kicks.
Kahkonen throws a lazy right hand but Orion sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orion throws a hook but Kahkonen avoids it easily.
A low kick from Orion is predictable there
and Orion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Orion feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kahkonen's calf.
Kahkonen throws a hook but Orion avoids it easily.
Orion misses with a looping left.
Orion pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Orion turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Orion closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nice uppercut there from Kahkonen.
Kahkonen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Orion.
Kahkonen 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.
Kahkonen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Orion staying out of range there.
Kasperi Kahkonen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kahkonen looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Orion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Orion blocks a head kick by Kahkonen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kahkonen misses with a right hand
and Orion counters with a leg kick.
Kahkonen scores with a nice head shot.
Kahkonen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kahkonen avoids the head kick by Orion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Orion.
Kahkonen misses the shot to the body.
Orion dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kahkonen. That did some damage!
Kahkonen tries a low kick but Orion avoids it.
Orion looks to land a combination but Kahkonen avoids it well.
Kahkonen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kahkonen lands with a shot to the body.
Orion feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kahkonen's calf.
Jab from Orion.
Orion connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Orion walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Orion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kahkonen.
Kahkonen walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Orion checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Orion missing with a left hand there. Kahkonen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kahkonen is looking to counter punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kahkonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Orion is just out of range.
Kahkonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orion wants to counter the offense by Kahkonen and move into the clinch position.
Orion throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kahkonen's head.
A jab from Kahkonen misses.
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 Kasperi Kahkonen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kahkonen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kahkonen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice body kick from Orion.
Kahkonen wants to land a leg kick but Orion is out of range.
Orion tries to close the distance and clinch but Kahkonen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Orion avoids the head kick by Kahkonen.
Orion swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kahkonen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Orion.
Kahkonen defending well as Orion loads up on a big left hand.
Orion misses with a wild body shot.
Orion ducks right into an uppercut from Kahkonen.
Orion thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kahkonen if he has to take too many more of those.
Orion has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kahkonen.
Kasperi Kahkonen is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Decent striking displayed by Kahkonen there.
Orion throws a low kick but Kahkonen avoids it.
Orion slips a jab from Kahkonen.
A big left from Orion misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orion rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Orion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kahkonen scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kahkonen was well out of range. Poor timing from Orion.
Orion avoids the body shot from Kahkonen.
Donk. Orion catches Kahkonen right on the button with a cross.
Orion lands with an overhand left.
Kahkonen is rocked!
Kahkonen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Oh Kahkonen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kahkonen looks to score with a jab to the body but Orion is just out of range.
Good work by Orion as he checks the leg kick.
Kahkonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Orion was well out of range. Poor timing from Kahkonen.
Kahkonen seems to have got his legs back now.
Orion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Kahkonen misses the target.
Kahkonen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Orion.
Kahkonen misses with a wild body shot.
Orion wants to counter with a clinch but Kahkonen pushes him away.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Orion in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kahkonen moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Orion throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kahkonen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Orion throws a front kick that sends Kahkonen stumbling back into the cage.
Orion cracks Kahkonen with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Kahkonen looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Orion finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kahkonen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Orion looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Orion checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orion uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kahkonen has time to react.
Orion steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kahkonen.
Kahkonen sets himself, and Orion steps forward looking for the clinch! Kahkonen avoids it this time.
Orion slips under a jab from Kahkonen.
Orion sends Kahkonen crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Orion is motioning to the referee to let Kahkonen up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Kahkonen throws a jab when Orion was well out of range.
Kahkonen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Orion appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kahkonen throws an off balance right hand
and Orion finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Orion scores with a body shot.
Kahkonen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kahkonen might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Orion thows a body kick. Kahkonen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Orion connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice body kick from Orion.
A combination from Orion does no damage.
Orion has Kahkonen up against the cage in a clinch.
Orion struggles to land a body shot inside as Kahkonen controls his hands.
Orion lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahkonen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kahkonen can't find room to land a body shot as Orion controls the action.
With the fighters up against the cage, Orion throws an elbow but misses.
Kahkonen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Orion goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orion throws an elbow that misses.
Kahkonen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kahkonen is looking to break free of the clinch but Orion has double underhooks.
Orion has Kahkonen pressed against the cage.
Kahkonen is trying to push Orion away but Orion has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Kahkonen looking to stall.
Orion throws an elbow but it misses.
Orion controlling the action here for a moment.
Orion with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahkonen stalling in the clinch but Orion improves position.
Orion lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kahkonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Orion feints and then cracks Kahkonen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kahkonen down.
Kahkonen throws a body shot but no joy.
Orion swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kahkonen pivots, looking for a leg kick but Orion is out of range and Kahkonen settles back down.
Orion cracks Kahkonen with a good jab.
Orion lands a big head kick that sends Kahkonen tumbling to the mat! Orion takes a step backwards and waves Kahkonen back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
Kahkonen blocks a head kick by Orion.
Kahkonen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kahkonen misses with a wild body shot.
Orion scores with a kick to the body.
Kahkonen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Orion counters with a good, hard body kick but Kahkonen shrugs it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good work by Orion as he checks the leg kick.
Kahkonen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Orion scores with a kick to the body.
Orion looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Orion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Orion circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Kahkonen drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Orion follows Kahkonen to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cole Orion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roy Batty (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and St Pre James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Batty's entrance music is I've seen things you people wouldn't believe.... A fine choice. St Pre James is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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188 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roy Batty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, St Pre James!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Batty 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.
A head kick misses from James.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that James 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.
Batty swings away with a body shot that misses
and James counters with a lovely straight right hand!
James fails in his attempt to clinch.
Batty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Batty throws a poor cross that misses
and James connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Batty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but James manages to avoid it.
A big right from Batty misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batty listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Batty throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
James only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Batty swings away with a body shot that misses
and James counters with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batty lands with a cross.
James is rocked!
James ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from James is defended easily by Batty.
Batty throws a hook but James avoids it easily.
James doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Batty misses with a straight right.
James looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Batty gets a clinch.
James wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
James tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Batty avoids it.
A bit of stalling here from Batty.
Batty gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from James.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Batty lands with a short shot to the head.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
James wants to stall.
James drops down looking for an ankle pick but Batty pulls his leg out and moves away.
Roy Batty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of St Pre James.
James uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Batty.
Batty connects with a good right hand that stumbles James. James circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Roy Batty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
James misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
James swats away the attempt to clinch by Batty.
James misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
James tries for a takedown but Batty sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
James is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Batty's half guard.
James is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
James is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Batty doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time James.
Batty looking for a kimura from the bottom but James passes into side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Batty has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for James but great work by Batty.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Batty's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Batty working away.
Batty taking a breather here.
Batty working away.
James is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Batty is staying active.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roy Batty dominated that round.
That's time! Batty's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Batty just misses with a punch to the body.
James fails with a takedown attempt.
Batty changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Roy Batty is winning the standup battle so far.
Batty connects with a good right hand that stumbles James. James circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Batty fails with an attempt to clinch.
Batty misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Batty pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
James feints the counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Batty looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
James throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Batty counter with a right hand.
Batty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from James.
Batty digs a good body shot into James's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Batty connects with the punch.
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Batty finish him?
James gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Batty gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Batty!
An out of breath Roy Batty thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zee Snore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kosta Gatsalov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Snore's entrance music is Mr. Sandman by Blind Guardian. A fine choice. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zee Snore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kosta Gatsalov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snore throws a head kick that misses.
A nice side step and Gatsalov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gatsalov misses with a body kick.
Snore darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gatsalov cracks a nice hook into Snore's ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gatsalov.
Gatsalov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gatsalov scores with a hook.
Snore rushes Gatsalov and presses him up against the cage.
Gatsalov blocks an uppercut.
Gatsalov has a couple of punches blocked by Snore.
Snore lands an elbow just above Gatsalov 's eye.
It looks like Kosta Gatsalov has been cut.
Snore misses with a hook to the ribs.
Snore misses with some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Snore throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snore lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gatsalov backwards.
Gatsalov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gatsalov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Snore or not.
Snore working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Snore struggles to land a body shot inside as Gatsalov controls his hands.
A shot in the inside from Snore.
Snore working aggressively here.
Snore working aggressively here.
Snore lands with a light punch inside.
Snore creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gatsalov's defenses.
Snore pushes off an throws an elbow but Gatsalov leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Snore tries to work over Gatsalov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Snore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Snore working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gatsalov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Snore lands an elbow just above Gatsalov 's eye.
That has opened up Kosta Gatsalov's cut even more.
Snore misses with a punch on the inside.
Snore tries a body shot but Gatsalov blocks it.
Nice elbow from Snore.
Snore throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Snore goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Snore tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gatsalov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gatsalov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Snore misses with a hook to the ribs.
Snore throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gatsalov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gatsalov lands a nice uppercut.
It looks like Zee Snore has been cut.
Snore stalling.
Snore looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snore works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gatsalov prevents a body shot from Snore.
Gatsalov blocks an elbow strike from Snore.
Snore lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gatsalov.
Snore tries to throw a body punch but Gatsalov avoids it by throwing Snore back against the cage.
Nice elbow from Snore.
The cut above Kosta Gatsalov's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Snore struggles to land a body shot inside as Gatsalov controls his hands.
Gatsalov blocks an elbow strike.
Snore lands an elbow that stopped Gatsalov in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kosta Gatsalov's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zee Snore!
After winning the bout, Zee Snore 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Mateo Da Vinci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Summers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Da Vinci's entrance music is CONQUEST. A fine choice. Alex Summers is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mateo Da Vinci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Alex Summers!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Summers throws a quick inside leg kick.
Summers lands a head shot.
Summers swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Da Vinci.
It looks like Mateo Da Vinci has been cut.
Summers throws a right and a left that Da Vinci avoids nicely.
Da Vinci walks forward, straight into a front kick from Summers.
Da Vinci lands a jab.
Summers scores with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Summers.
Da Vinci slips a jab and a cross from Summers.
Summers connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
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!
Summers drops Da Vinci with a nice combination! Summers dives into Da Vinci's guard, looking to finish!
Da Vinci is rocked!
Da Vinci controls Summers momentarily but Summers frees himself.
Summers throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Da Vinci works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Summers pushing down on Da Vinci's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Nice strikes from Summers there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers tries to pass the half guard into mount. Da Vinci knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Da Vinci is refusing to be controlled, as Summers sits in half guard.
Da Vinci is pressing down on Summers's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Da Vinci tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Da Vinci is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Summers keeping hold of Da Vinci's head, controlling as best he can.
Summers trying to hold on to Da Vinci's head to control him but Da Vinci postures up.
Da Vinci lands strikes from half guard.
Summers slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Vinci passes Summers's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Da Vinci is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Da Vinci is thwarting Summers's attempts to control the position.
Summers might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Da Vinci haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Summers is trying to get back to full guard.
Da Vinci scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Da Vinci throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Summers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Da Vinci is working away from the top position though.
Summers preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Summers trying to hold on to Da Vinci's head to control him but Da Vinci postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Summers is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Summers has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Da Vinci is working away from the top position though.
Summers moves into full guard.
Summers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
Da Vinci in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Da Vinci cracks Summers with a solid left hand.
Da Vinci working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Da Vinci has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Summers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Summers working for a triangle but Da Vinci defends it easily.
Da Vinci distracts Summers with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Summers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Summers looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Summers controls Da Vinci momentarily but Da Vinci frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Summers dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mateo Da Vinci's cut.
That's time! Da Vinci's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Summers scores with a nice body kick.
Summers throws a series of punches but Da Vinci avoids them all with ease.
Summers has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A lazy left from Summers finds it's target.
Summers tries to keep at a distance but Da Vinci has taken the fight into the clinch.
Da Vinci blocks an uppercut.
Summers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Summers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Da Vinci backwards.
Summers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Vinci jumps guard.
Summers tries to free his leg and advance position but Da Vinci is retaining full guard.
Summers trying to control the position from guard on top but Da Vinci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Summers lands a couple of digs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Vinci lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Da Vinci scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Da Vinci working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Summers's head.
Summers is looking for a triangle but Da Vinci pushes his legs off easily.
Summers is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Da Vinci defends well.
Summers is trying to control the position but Da Vinci postures up.
Da Vinci with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Summers not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Vinci postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Da Vinci avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Da Vinci working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Summers's head.
Da Vinci throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Vinci trying to control but Summers is working from the bottom.
Summers is trying to control the position but Da Vinci postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Da Vinci's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Summers seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Da Vinci is looking to work some ground and pound but Summers has wrist control.
Summers throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Vinci with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Summers escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Da Vinci gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Da Vinci trying to control but Summers is working from the bottom.
Da Vinci 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.
Summers avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Da Vinci is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Da Vinci is looking to work some ground and pound but Summers has wrist control.
Da Vinci sitting in guard, not really doing much.
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.
Summers wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Da Vinci is now in half guard.
Da Vinci working the head and body with strikes.
Summers trying to control but Da Vinci postures up.
Da Vinci wants to control but Summers is keeping him busy.
Summers tries to roll over but Da Vinci keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Summers is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Da Vinci's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Da Vinci's back!
Summers misses with an elbow to the head.
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 Mateo Da Vinci will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mateo Da Vinci's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Da Vinci moves out of range of the body kick.
Summers cracks Da Vinci with a good jab.
Summers misses with a wild combination.
Da Vinci closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Summers gets through Da Vinci's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Summers tries a body shot but Da Vinci blocks it.
Da Vinci tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Summers smiles and moves away.
Da Vinci takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Summers scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Summers scores with a punch to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Summers misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Da Vinci misses the target.
Summers digs a good hook to Da Vinci's body.
Summers lands a front kick.
Da Vinci looks for a takedown but Summers sprawls well.
Summers ducks under a wild hook from Da Vinci.
Alex Summers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Summers motions for Da Vinci to come forward. Summers throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Da Vinci was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Da Vinci throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Summers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Da Vinci shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mateo Da Vinci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Summers scores with a nice strike.
Summers scores with a decent looking hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Summers.
Da Vinci tries to move into range but Summers moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Summers bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Da Vinci's head backwards.
Oh Da Vinci is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Vinci walks straight into a right hand from Summers - that's dropped him! Summers jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Da Vinci from any more punishment! Da Vinci 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 2:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Alex Summers!
During a confident post fight interview, Alex Summers 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joe Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Spencer Lamoureux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Washington's entrance music is MMA Entrance Theme . A fine choice. Joe Washington could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Spencer Lamoureux's chin.
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146 lbs
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146 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Spencer Lamoureux!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Washington.
Washington definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lamoureux fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lamoureux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Washington moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lamoureux, as that shot connected.
Washington stuns Lamoureux with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lamoureux moves forwards but Washington connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lamoureux throws a shot from downtown. Washington moves away and avoids it.
Lamoureux scores with a jab to the body.
Washington lands with a thumping leg kick.
Washington scores with a shot to the body.
Lamoureux tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washington scores with a leg kick.
Lamoureux throws a body shot but no joy.
Washington connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lamoureux avoids the body shot from Washington.
No joy there for Washington, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Washington throws a jab when Lamoureux was well out of range.
Washington drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Washington with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamoureux misses with a looping left.
Washington moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lamoureux moves out of range of the strikes.
Spencer Lamoureux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lamoureux steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Washington.
Washington scores with a jab to the jaw.
No joy there for Lamoureux, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lamoureux!
Lamoureux throws out a loose jab but Washington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lamoureux misses with a lunging right hand
and Washington counters with a right hand to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Lamoureux 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Spencer Lamoureux has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Lamoureux misses.
Lamoureux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lamoureux keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lamoureux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Washington.
Lamoureux misses with a looping right.
Washington is looking to counter punch.
Lamoureux checks a low kick from Washington.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lamoureux. Washington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lamoureux throws a jab but it's blocked by Washington.
Lamoureux connects with a body shot.
Lamoureux misses with an uppercut. Washington saw that one coming.
Washington throwing a counter right hand but Lamoureux manages to avoid it.
Washington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lamoureux is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Lamoureux looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lamoureux misses with a straight right.
Lamoureux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Washington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Washington seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Washington lands a leg kick that knocks Lamoureux off balance momentarily.
Washington throws a right hand that Lamoureux ducks under and follows up with a left that Lamoureux also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Lamoureux misses the target.
Lamoureux lands a nice shot to the body.
Washington scores with a jab to the head.
Lamoureux takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Lamoureux checks a leg kick.
A big left from Lamoureux misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Washington.
Washington is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Lamoureux.
Washington throws a leg kick but Lamoureux sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lamoureux misses with the combination.
Washington connects with a body shot that sends Lamoureux's belly button to the back.
Washington slips a jab and a cross from Lamoureux.
Washington throws a leg kick but Lamoureux sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lamoureux lunges at Washington with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Washington's hand.
Washington looks to throw the jab but Lamoureux is out of range.
Washington avoids the body shot from Lamoureux.
Lamoureux takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lamoureux walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Washington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lamoureux was well out of range. Poor timing from Washington.
Lamoureux throws a right hand that Washington ducks under and follows up with a left that Washington also avoids with ease.
Washington throwing a counter right hand but Lamoureux manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamoureux takes a swing at Washington's ribcage but misses.
Washington throws a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Washington misses
and Lamoureux cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lamoureux misses with a looping left.
Washington throws a body shot but no joy.
Lamoureux clobbers Washington with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lamoureux walks into a straight right hand from Washington.
Washington with a hook.
Lamoureux has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Washington's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lamoureux under the eye.
Washington throws a low kick, looking for Lamoureux's leg but Lamoureux calmly moves out of range.
Washington is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Washington misses with a hook. Lamoureux ducked under it nicely.
Lamoureux walks into a straight right hand from Washington.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lamoureux loads up on a big right hand but Washington slips the punch.
Washington half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lamoureux rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Washington moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from Washington on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Washington connects with a solid leg kick.
Lamoureux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Washington.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Washington dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Spencer Lamoureux's cut.
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.
Lamoureux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Washington was well out of range. Poor timing from Lamoureux.
Lamoureux's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A swing and a miss from Washington.
Lamoureux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Washington misses with a low kick.
Lamoureux slips under a jab from Washington.
Lamoureux throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lamoureux. Washington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Washington throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lamoureux throws a counter combo.
Washington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Washington scores with a nice strike.
Lamoureux throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Washington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamoureux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lamoureux scores with a body shot.
Lamoureux missing with a left hand there. Washington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lamoureux misses with a looping left.
Lamoureux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Washington scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Lamoureux might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Washington has got the better of the exchanges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Washington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lamoureux.
Nice body punch from Lamoureux.
Washington throws a combination that misses
and Lamoureux counters with a stiff right hand.
Washington moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Lamoureux thuds a left hand into Washington's body.
Washington scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lamoureux throws a hook but Washington avoids it easily.
Lamoureux blocks a leg kick.
Lamoureux missing with a left hand there. Washington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Washington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Washington is looking to counter punch.
Washington scores with a jab.
Lamoureux throws a jab when Washington was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Washington on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lamoureux misses with a body punch
and Washington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lamoureux takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lamoureux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Washington.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Washington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Washington throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lamoureux.
Joe Washington is winning the standup battle so far.
Lamoureux tries to bum rush Washington with a series of wild strikes but Washington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lamoureux scores with a three punch combo!
Lamoureux lands with a hook. Washington tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lamoureux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Washington throws a body punch but Lamoureux moves out of range.
Lamoureux throws a hook but Washington blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Lamoureux misses the target.
Lamoureux throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Washington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lamoureux is rocked!
Nice body punch from Lamoureux.
Washington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lamoureux.
Lamoureux misses with a left hand
and Washington counters with a nice body shot.
Lamoureux lands with an uppercut that bounces Washington off the cage and back into range.
Lamoureux sizes up Washington with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Washington lands a nice shot that snaps Lamoureux's head back.
Lamoureux is still on wobbly legs! Can Washington finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamoureux misses with a right hand
and Washington counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lamoureux's knee momentarily.
Washington misses with a shot to the body
and Washington takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Washington looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lamoureux seems to have recovered his senses.
Lamoureux missing with a left hand there. Washington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Washington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lamoureux.
Washington swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lamoureux misses with a left hand
and Washington counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lamoureux's corner calls for a 1-2. Lamoureux obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Washington is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Washington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lamoureux.
Washington fails to land with a series of punches.
Washington with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Washington scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lamoureux blocks a jab.
Washington scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Washington doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Washington. Lamoureux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lamoureux is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Washington with a body shot.
Lamoureux takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lamoureux misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lamoureux. Washington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Washington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lamoureux throws out the jab.
Washington cracks Lamoureux with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A left lands for Washington.
Lamoureux is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Washington.
Lamoureux tries to bum rush Washington with a series of wild strikes but Washington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Washington is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Washington takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Washington.
Lamoureux throws a body shot but no joy.
Lamoureux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Washington circles away quickly and effectively.
Lamoureux missing with a left hand there. Washington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Spencer Lamoureux will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Spencer Lamoureux's cut.
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!
Lamoureux misses with a looping right.
Lamoureux throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Washington tries to land a leg kick but Lamoureux saw it coming and moves away.
Washington lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Washington on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Washington connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lamoureux. Lamoureux circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lamoureux misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Washington counters with a slapping leg kick.
Lamoureux with a nice cross.
Lamoureux looks to throw the jab but Washington is out of range.
Washington appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A low kick from Washington is predictable there
and Lamoureux counters with a straight right hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Washington, as that shot connected.
Washington connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Washington misses with a low kick as Lamoureux jumps back.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lamoureux! But no joy.
Lamoureux throws an off balance right hand
and Washington counters with a nice uppercut.
Washington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lamoureux avoids the body shot from Washington.
Lamoureux lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamoureux misses with a hook.
Washington connects with a body shot that sends Lamoureux's belly button to the back.
Lamoureux misses with a wild combination.
Lamoureux has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Lamoureux avoids the body shot from Washington.
Washington misses the shot to the body.
Lamoureux on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lamoureux misses with a hook
and Washington counters with a nice low kick that buckles Lamoureux's knee momentarily.
Washington lands a body shot.
Washington keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lamoureux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Washington moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lamoureux checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Lamoureux misses its intended target.
Washington throws a low kick, looking for Lamoureux's leg but Lamoureux calmly moves out of range.
Lamoureux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Washington. Lamoureux does a little dance to reset his feet.
Washington looks to score with a jab to the body but Lamoureux is just out of range.
Washington pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lamoureux is out of range and Washington settles back down.
Washington misses with a body shot.
Lamoureux is looking for the big counter here.
Lamoureux throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washington takes one to the side of the head.
Washington with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lamoureux misses with a body shot.
Lamoureux misses with a body shot.
Washington connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Lamoureux throws a jab but it's blocked by Washington.
Washington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lamoureux.
Washington connects with a nice looking jab.
Washington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lamoureux.
Lamoureux checks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Washington lands a really nice looking cross but Lamoureux seems unphased.
Lamoureux misses with an uppercut. Washington saw that one coming.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Washington! Lamoureux is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Washington!
After winning the bout, Joe Washington 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Mike Colston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodney Holzken (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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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
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Colston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Rodney Holzken!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colston stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Colston wants it to stay on the feet.
Holzken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Colston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holzken. Colston does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holzken tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Colston was well out of range. Poor timing from Holzken.
Colston feinted with a counter takedown.
Nice shot by Holzken.
Holzken looks to score with a jab to the body but Colston is just out of range.
Colston takes one to the chin there.
Nice defenses there by Colston.
Good shot there by Holzken.
Holzken closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Colston did well to prevent Holzken getting side control.
The fighters are battling for position here. Colston manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Holzken tries to free his leg and advance position but Colston is retaining full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holzken trying to control but Colston is working from the bottom.
Colston looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holzken slips nicely into half guard.
Colston tries to roll over but Holzken keeps him under control.
Holzken is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Colston sees it coming and defends easily.
Colston on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Colston tries to get out of the position.
Holzken wants to control but Colston is keeping him busy.
Colston wants to get back to full guard.
Holzken is trying to work for a kimura but Colston is defending well.
Holzken works his foot free and advances to mount.
Holzken looking to isolate an arm here. Colston doesn't see it coming and as Holzken extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Holzken!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rodney Holzken!
Rodney Holzken was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Stephen Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bill Bremner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bremner is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Superbeast by Rob Zombie. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Bill Bremner enters the cage!
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175 lbs
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
Big heart |
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Excellent MT
Solid chin |
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stephen Campbell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bill Bremner!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bremner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bremner throws a body kick that misses.
Campbell misses with a body shot.
Bremner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bremner throws a sloppy head kick
and Campbell counters with a shoot takedown. Bremner fights it but they end up in guard.
Campbell content to stall in guard here.
Campbell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campbell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell landing with the ground and pound.
Campbell distracts Bremner with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Campbell landing some decent shots from guard.
Campbell trying to control but Bremner is working from the bottom.
Campbell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Campbell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Campbell throws a big elbow that misses.
Bremner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Campbell.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Campbell's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell trying to control but Bremner is working from the bottom.
Campbell slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Campbell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bremner's guard.
Campbell is looking for a kimura but Bremner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Campbell to get the leverage.
Bremner keeping hold of Campbell's head, controlling as best he can.
Bremner wants to improve his position but Campbell is controlling well.
Campbell is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bremner blocking the ground and pound attempt from Campbell.
Campbell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bremner defending well though.
Campbell slows the pace down in half guard.
Bremner is trying to get back to full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Campbell is looking for a kimura but Bremner is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Campbell to get the leverage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bremner is refusing to be controlled, as Campbell sits in half guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Campbell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bill Bremner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Bremner misses.
Bremner takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice shot lands for Campbell.
A swing and a miss from Campbell.
Bremner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Campbell takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Campbell swings for the body but Bremner moves out of range.
Campbell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bremner sprawls well initially but Campbell persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campbell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bremner with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Campbell content to control rather than advance.
Campbell slips a nice elbow through Bremner's hands, connecting with Bremner's forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Campbell dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice uppercut lands for Bremner. That snapped Campbell's head back.
Campbell looks to score with a jab to the body but Bremner is just out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Bremner.
Bremner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Campbell throws out the jab.
Bremner throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Campbell's head.
Bremner fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Campbell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bremner misses with a kick to the body.
Campbell attempts a counter takedown but Bremner avoids it well and moves away.
Bremner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Campbell lands a right hook to the body.
Bremner throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Campbell avoids the head kick by Bremner.
Campbell changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Bill Bremner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bremner misses with a head kick.
Bremner gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Campbell.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Campbell stalks Bremner and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bremner's face. Bremner staggers backwards, shaken.
Campbell throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bremner throws out the jab.
Campbell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Campbell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Campbell takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A punch lands to the side of Bremner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Bremner.
Campbell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bremner just misses with a punch to the body.
Campbell misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Campbell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bremner doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Campbell has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Bremner throws a body kick that misses.
Campbell lands a really nice looking cross but Bremner seems unphased.
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!
Bremner throws a head kick that misses.
Campbell fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Bremner sprawls well initially but Campbell persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campbell is controlling the pace.
Stephen Campbell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Campbell wants to control but Bremner is keeping him busy.
Bremner wants to get back to full guard.
Bremner trying to control from the bottom.
Campbell is trying to control. Bremner wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bremner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Campbell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Campbell looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bremner is defending against the submission attempts here by Campbell.
Bremner has hold of Campbell's hands but Campbell slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Campbell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bremner sees it coming and defends easily.
Bremner taking some punishment here, with Campbell in his half guard.
Bremner is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Campbell scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bremner taking some punishment here, with Campbell in his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell wants to pass the guard but Bremner is defending well.
Bremner is looking to control Campbell's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bremner avoid being mounted?
Campbell looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Bremner with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Campbell lands strikes from half guard.
Campbell trying to control from Bremner's half guard. Bremner has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bremner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Campbell trying to control the position from guard on top but Bremner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Campbell dominated that second round.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Campbell tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Campbell throws a right and a left that Bremner avoids nicely.
Campbell blocks a jab.
Campbell cracks Bremner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bremner swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Campbell counters with a single leg into guard. Bremner didn't expect that.
Campbell throwing strikes but missing.
Campbell scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campbell is pushing down on Bremner's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bremner is fighting to maintain full guard but Campbell has managed to sneak the leg through.
Bremner is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Campbell jumps into side control!
Bremner trying to control but Campbell flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Campbell trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Bremner doesn't escape.
Campbell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bremner can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Even with his hooks in, Campbell manages to miss with strikes from the back.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Campbell controlling the positon.
Campbell is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Campbell misses with an elbow to the head.
Campbell really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Bremner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Campbell is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Bremner. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Bremner is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Campbell.
Campbell loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Bremner hold on?
Campbell scores with punches and elbows.
The referee is taking a good look at Bremner as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Campbell!
Campbell scores with strikes from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Campbell is working the ground and pound. Can Bremner escape?
Even with his hooks in, Campbell manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Bremner manages to reverse the position and now he's in Campbell's guard. Nice work there by Bremner.
Bremner stopping the sweep attempt from Campbell.
Bill Bremner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Campbell on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Campbell tries to get out of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bremner trying to control but Campbell is working from the bottom.
Campbell keeping full guard, as Bremner tries to pass.
Campbell has control of Bremner's left arm, preventing Bremner from doing any damage.
Campbell trying to keep a closed guard but Bremner is proving a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campbell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stephen Campbell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Campbell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Campbell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Campbell, 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Campbell!
Our winner, Stephen Campbell, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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