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Stomp-a-thon 54 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernst Stavro Blofeld (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Lauderdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lauderdale is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Phil Collins - Sussudio. Ricky Lauderdale is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ernst Stavro Blofeld!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Lauderdale!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blofeld leaves Lauderdale with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Lauderdale shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Blofeld napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lauderdale is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Blofeld is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Sloppy strikes there by Lauderdale.
Blofeld is trying to get back to his feet.
Lauderdale throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lauderdale misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lauderdale working the ground and pound but Blofeld is defending the strikes.
Lauderdale sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Blofeld is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Lauderdale is looking to take a break and control but Blofeld is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blofeld dodges the ground and pound from Lauderdale.
Lauderdale wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Blofeld, who protects the arm well.
Lauderdale throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Lauderdale throws an elbow but Blofeld slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lauderdale throws an elbow but Blofeld slips to the side and avoids it well.
Lauderdale wants to lay and pray for a moment but Blofeld keeps working.
Lauderdale is trying to ground and pound but Blofeld uses the momentary lack of control by Lauderdale to regain half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Blofeld's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Blofeld avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lauderdale.
Blofeld is refusing to be controlled, as Lauderdale sits in half guard.
Blofeld is trying to stand.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Blofeld fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lauderdale gets a clinch.
Blofeld gets underhooks to prevent Lauderdale's takedown attempt.
Blofeld throws a punch but it's blocked by Lauderdale.
Lauderdale tries for a takedown. No joy.
Ernst Stavro Blofeld has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Lauderdale.
Blofeld taking a breather.
Blofeld digs a right hand into Lauderdale's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lauderdale's gas tank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lauderdale tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Blofeld smiles and moves away.
Lauderdale misses with the combination.
Lauderdale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lauderdale doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lauderdale takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blofeld.
Lauderdale fails to land with a series of punches.
Lauderdale takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blofeld throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lauderdale counters with a two punch combo.
Blofeld feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lauderdale sprawling to the canvas! Lauderdale rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Blofeld finish him?!
Lauderdale is rocked!
It looks like Ricky Lauderdale has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blofeld lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Lauderdale - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Blofeld!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ernst Stavro Blofeld!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Bullwinkle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gorman Gormanson (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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Bullwinkle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gorman Gormanson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bullwinkle rushes Gormanson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bullwinkle takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gormanson is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bullwinkle using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gormanson has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bullwinkle avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bullwinkle just leaning against Gormanson, taking a breather.
Bullwinkle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gormanson blocks it with crossed arms.
Gormanson is looking to break free of the clinch but Bullwinkle has double underhooks.
Bullwinkle tries a knee to the head but Gormanson blocks it.
Bullwinkle lands a knee to the head.
Bullwinkle lands an uppercut.
Bullwinkle connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gormanson's face.
Bullwinkle landing knees to the head.
Bullwinkle lands a knee to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gormanson fails to pull guard.
Bullwinkle landing knees to the body.
Bullwinkle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gormanson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bullwinkle lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gormanson is trying to push Bullwinkle away but Bullwinkle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bullwinkle really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bullwinkle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gormanson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Bullwinkle throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gormanson blocks it with crossed arms.
Bullwinkle leaning against his opponent.
Bullwinkle scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bullwinkle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bullwinkle landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Bullwinkle lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bullwinkle utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bullwinkle blocking some punches.
Bullwinkle connects with a knee to the head.
Bullwinkle scores with a knee to the head.
Gormanson tries to land knees in the clinch but Bullwinkle avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gormanson wants to break free but Bullwinkle has control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullwinkle lands a good knee to the midsection. Gormanson won't want to take too many of those.
Bullwinkle with a knee to the head.
Gormanson looking to stall.
Gormanson looks winded!
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gormanson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bullwinkle to keep the fight standing.
Rocky Bullwinkle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gorman Gormanson.
A frustrated look appears on Gormanson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bullwinkle scores with a knee to the head.
Bullwinkle lands a knee to the head.
Bullwinkle scores with a knee to the head.
Bullwinkle lands an elbow just above Gormanson 's eye.
Bullwinkle lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bullwinkle lands a right hand.
Bullwinkle landing knees to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A knee to the head by Bullwinkle.
Bullwinkle connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gormanson's face.
Bullwinkle lands a nice knee to the body.
Come on Bullwinkle - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bullwinkle slows down the pace here.
Bullwinkle landing knees to the head.
Bullwinkle is pressed up against the cage. Gormanson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bullwinkle down to the mat. Bullwinkle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gormanson clinches up against the cage.
Bullwinkle lands a knee to the head.
We've been informed that Gormanson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bullwinkle connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gormanson's face.
Bullwinkle with a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bullwinkle tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gormanson tries to break the clinch but Bullwinkle is controlling the position.
Bullwinkle using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Gormanson can't find room to land a body shot as Bullwinkle controls the action.
A frustrated look appears on Gormanson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bullwinkle scores a nice knee to the body.
Gormanson being controlled against the cage.
Bullwinkle using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bullwinkle.
Bullwinkle lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bullwinkle lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Gormanson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bullwinkle using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gormanson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gormanson tries to break the clinch but Bullwinkle is controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Bullwinkle dominated that 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.
Bullwinkle has closed the distance and engaged Gormanson in a clinch.
Bullwinkle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Bullwinkle.
Bullwinkle with a knee to the head.
Gormanson is trying to drag Bullwinkle to the mat but Bullwinkle just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bullwinkle lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bullwinkle avoiding damage as Gormanson throws knees to the body.
Bullwinkle tries a knee to the head but Gormanson blocks it.
Bullwinkle with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gormanson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bullwinkle avoids it.
Bullwinkle connects with a knee to the head.
Bullwinkle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bullwinkle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bullwinkle with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullwinkle misses with a knee to the head.
Bullwinkle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Gormanson wants a takedown.
Gormanson is looking to take this one to the mat.
Rocky Bullwinkle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gorman Gormanson.
Gormanson is pushing Bullwinkle up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Bullwinkle scores with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gormanson can't find room to land a body shot as Bullwinkle controls the action.
Bullwinkle is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gormanson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bullwinkle walks away with a smile on his face. Gormanson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gormanson is breathing heavily.
Bullwinkle lands a body shot.
Bullwinkle takes the fight into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Bullwinkle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullwinkle putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gormanson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bullwinkle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bullwinkle with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bullwinkle connects with a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Bullwinkle scores with a knee to the head.
Bullwinkle with a knee to the head.
Bullwinkle is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gormanson can do to turn this around?
Bullwinkle with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bullwinkle lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bullwinkle lands a good knee to the midsection. Gormanson won't want to take too many of those.
Gormanson wants a takedown.
Bullwinkle connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gormanson's face.
Bullwinkle's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bullwinkle scores with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bullwinkle landing knees to the head.
Bullwinkle connects with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Bullwinkle.
Bullwinkle looking to throw knees to the head but Gormanson is blocking nicely.
Bullwinkle utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Gormanson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bullwinkle with a knee to the head.
Gormanson drags the fight down to the ground.
Bullwinkle will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Gormanson keeping full guard, as Bullwinkle tries to pass.
Gormanson looking for a sweep. Not yet Gormanson, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bullwinkle makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Gormanson is working an open guard so Bullwinkle takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Bullwinkle moves into range and clinches up with Gormanson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bullwinkle connects with a knee to the head.
Bullwinkle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bullwinkle lands a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Bullwinkle.
Bullwinkle unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Bullwinkle unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gormanson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bullwinkle lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bullwinkle lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Bullwinkle dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gormanson is trying to break the clinch but Bullwinkle is controlling him.
Bullwinkle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Bullwinkle with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Bullwinkle lands a good knee to the midsection. Gormanson won't want to take too many of those.
A short right from Bullwinkle on the inside.
Bullwinkle putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gormanson in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Bullwinkle scores a nice knee to the body.
Gormanson takes a knee to the side of the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gormanson wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gormanson is looking for a takedown.
Gormanson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bullwinkle taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gormanson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bullwinkle with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullwinkle with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gormanson is trying to pull guard but Bullwinkle has him pressed against the cage.
Bullwinkle lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bullwinkle obliges.
Bullwinkle using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Rocky Bullwinkle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bullwinkle effectively controlling the action here.
Bullwinkle using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bullwinkle using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Bullwinkle connects with a knee to the head.
Still in the clinch, Bullwinkle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gormanson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bullwinkle connects with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bullwinkle landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bullwinkle with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gormanson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gormanson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bullwinkle misses with a knee strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gormanson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Bullwinkle's brow.
Bullwinkle gets underhooks to prevent Gormanson's takedown attempt.
Rocky Bullwinkle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gorman Gormanson.
Bullwinkle lands a knee to the head.
Bullwinkle lands a left hand.
A short left from Bullwinkle.
Gormanson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bullwinkle is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bullwinkle is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bullwinkle utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gormanson tries to land knees in the clinch but Bullwinkle avoids the damage to the body.
Gormanson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short left from Bullwinkle.
Bullwinkle lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Knees to the body from Bullwinkle.
Bullwinkle is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bullwinkle's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bullwinkle lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bullwinkle lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Bullwinkle scores with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bullwinkle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gormanson looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bullwinkle lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bullwinkle with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Bullwinkle.
Bullwinkle has Gormanson pressed against the cage, preventing Gormanson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bullwinkle lands a knee to the body.
Rocky Bullwinkle is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bullwinkle connects with a nasty looking knee right to Gormanson's face.
Gormanson avoids the elbow strike from Bullwinkle, against the cage.
Bullwinkle with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Gorman Gormanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gormanson misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rocky Bullwinkle showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bullwinkle, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:24
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:24
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rocky Bullwinkle!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sven Svensson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Iancu Calmuschi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Svensson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Minus Celsius - Backyard Babies . On his way into the cage it seems that Sven Svensson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Sven Svensson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sven Svensson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Iancu Calmuschi!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calmuschi jabs at Svensson's body.
Calmuschi scores with a hook to the body. Svensson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Calmuschi uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Svensson has time to react.
Svensson throws a looping overhand right but Calmuschi ducks down to avoid it.
Svensson misses with a looping right.
Calmuschi is looking for the big counter here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Calmuschi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Svensson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Svensson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Calmuschi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Svensson.
Svensson walks into a stiff left hand from Calmuschi.
Calmuschi misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calmuschi looks to land a right hand but Svensson moved out of range.
Svensson lands with a hook. Calmuschi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Iancu Calmuschi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Svensson misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Calmuschi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Svensson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Svensson fails to land with a series of punches.
Calmuschi catches Svensson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Calmuschi cracks Svensson with an open hand slap.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Calmuschi lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Svensson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Svensson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Svensson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Svensson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Svensson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calmuschi misses with a straight right.
Svensson scores with a nice right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Svensson misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Calmuschi to counter with a crisp jab.
Calmuschi lands a jab-cross combination.
Calmuschi missing with a left hand there. Svensson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Svensson blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Svensson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Calmuschi looks to land a combination. Svensson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Svensson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Calmuschi. That one must have hurt.
Svensson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Svensson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Svensson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Calmuschi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Svensson was well out of range. Poor timing from Calmuschi.
Svensson throws a big counter combination but Calmuschi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Calmuschi.
An attempted straight right counter from Svensson misses the target.
Calmuschi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Calmuschi is looking to slow Svensson down with leg kicks.
Calmuschi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Svensson on the side of the head.
Calmuschi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Svensson defending well as Calmuschi loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Svensson misses the target.
Calmuschi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Calmuschi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Calmuschi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A big left from Svensson misses.
Calmuschi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calmuschi throws a head kick that misses.
Svensson throwing a counter right hand but Calmuschi manages to avoid it.
Svensson blocks a head kick by Calmuschi.
Calmuschi misses with a looping left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Svensson misses with a hook
and Calmuschi counters with a right hand to the body.
Calmuschi scores with a hook to the body. Svensson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Svensson checks a leg kick.
Calmuschi throws a nice looking combination but Svensson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Calmuschi throws a jab when Svensson was well out of range.
Svensson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Svensson needs to keep his hands up - Calmuschi had a free shot at his head there.
Calmuschi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iancu Calmuschi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Calmuschi lands a body shot.
Calmuschi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slow jab from Calmuschi misses its intended target.
Svensson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Svensson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Calmuschi throws a poor cross that misses
and Svensson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Calmuschi misses with a looping right.
Calmuschi misses with a hook
and Svensson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Calmuschi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Svensson.
Svensson misses with an uppercut. Calmuschi saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick from Calmuschi misses.
Svensson looks to land a left hand but Calmuschi moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calmuschi misses with a double jab.
Calmuschi slips a jab and a cross from Svensson.
Svensson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Calmuschi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Calmuschi goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Svensson swings for the body but Calmuschi moves out of range.
Calmuschi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Calmuschi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Svensson takes a swing at Calmuschi's ribcage but misses.
Svensson slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Svensson misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Calmuschi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svensson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Calmuschi.
It looked like Svensson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Svensson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Calmuschi.
Svensson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Calmuschi looks to throw the jab but Svensson is out of range.
Calmuschi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Svensson manages to avoid it.
Svensson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Svensson moves out of range as Calmuschi strikes.
Calmuschi thumps Svensson with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Calmuschi misses
and Svensson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Calmuschi.
Calmuschi moves out of range as Svensson strikes.
Svensson misses with a double jab.
Iancu Calmuschi seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Calmuschi bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Svensson's head.
Calmuschi defending well as Svensson loads up on a big left hand.
It seemed like Calmuschi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Svensson staying out of range there.
Svensson slips a straight right by Calmuschi.
As Calmuschi looks to move away, Svensson throws a big counter combo but Calmuschi just gets out of the way.
A big right from Svensson misses.
Svensson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Calmuschi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calmuschi throws a nice head kick!
Svensson throws a looping overhand right but Calmuschi ducks down to avoid it.
Svensson has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right-left combo lands from Calmuschi.
Svensson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Svensson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Calmuschi misses with a body shot.
A big left from Calmuschi misses.
Calmuschi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Svensson manages to avoid it.
Svensson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Calmuschi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Calmuschi throws an overhand right that lands on Svensson's shoulder, as Svensson tries to avoid the shot.
Svensson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iancu Calmuschi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Svensson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Iancu Calmuschi has been cut.
Calmuschi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Svensson.
Calmuschi throws a head kick that Svensson semi-blocks.
Calmuschi slips under a jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Calmuschi as he connects with a hook.
Svensson slips a jab and a cross from Calmuschi.
Calmuschi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Svensson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Calmuschi throws a sloppy head kick and Svensson moves out of range easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Calmuschi.
Svensson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Calmuschi counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Svensson throws a series of punches but Calmuschi avoids them all with ease.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Svensson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A bone on bone clash there as Svensson blocks the leg kick.
Calmuschi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Svensson 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.
Calmuschi misses the jab.
Calmuschi throws a sloppy head kick and Svensson moves out of range easily.
Svensson defending well as Calmuschi loads up on a big left hand.
Calmuschi slips a jab and a cross from Svensson.
Svensson staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Svensson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Svensson tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Calmuschi is looking to score with low kicks.
Svensson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Calmuschi looks to land a combination but Svensson avoids it well.
Calmuschi finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Calmuschi looks to score with a jab to the body but Svensson is just out of range.
Svensson throws a big counter combination but Calmuschi scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Calmuschi misses with a hook to the body
enabling Svensson to counter with a crisp jab.
Calmuschi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Svensson.
Svensson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Calmuschi misses with a hook.
Calmuschi misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Svensson misses the target.
Sven Svensson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calmuschi scoring well with a low kick there.
Calmuschi looks to land a left hand but Svensson moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Svensson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Svensson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Calmuschi can pounce on him.
Svensson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Svensson throws a right hand that misses
and Svensson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Svensson gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Calmuschi.
Calmuschi scores with a hook to the body. Svensson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Calmuschi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Svensson ducks under a wild hook from Calmuschi.
Svensson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Svensson looks to score with a jab to the body but Calmuschi is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Calmuschi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Svensson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Svensson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Calmuschi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Svensson moves out of range as Calmuschi strikes.
Calmuschi throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Svensson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Svensson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Calmuschi manages to avoid it.
Calmuschi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Svensson doesn't seem bothered though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Iancu Calmuschi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Calmuschi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Iancu Calmuschi!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Machida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Nunez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nunez has chosen "Better Place" by Saint Asonia as his entrance music. Lyoto Machida could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Danny Nunez's chin.
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215 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Lyoto Machida!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Nunez!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida drops his hands momentarily and Nunez takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nunez.
Nunez lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nunez scores with a jab to the body.
Nunez throws a good cross that connects.
Nunez avoids the head kick by Machida.
Nunez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Machida connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nunez throws a body shot but no joy.
Nunez tests Machida's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nunez swings for the body but Machida moves out of range.
Machida gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nunez scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Machida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machida thuds his shin into the meat of Nunez's side.
Nunez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Machida.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida slips a jab and a cross from Nunez.
Nunez checks a leg kick.
Machida takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nunez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Machida scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Machida pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Machida throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nunez scores with a jab to the head.
Machida looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nunez pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Machida looks to land a combination. Nunez sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nunez loads up on a big right hand but Machida slips the punch.
Machida tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nunez was well out of range. Poor timing from Machida.
A telegraphed right hand from Nunez misses the target.
Nunez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nunez misses with a jab to the body
and Machida counters with a good, hard body kick but Nunez shrugs it off.
Nunez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Machida had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A thudding body kick lands there by Machida!
Nice body kick from Machida.
Nunez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machida moves away.
Nunez throws an overhand right that lands on Machida's shoulder, as Machida tries to avoid the shot.
Machida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nunez throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Machida.
Machida moves out of range of the strikes.
Machida pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nunez throws a right hand that misses
and Machida makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Nunez really felt that one!
Machida tries to land a front kick but Nunez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Machida ducks under a wild hook from Nunez.
Machida misses with a body shot.
Nunez throws the left hand but Machida avoids the punch easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nunez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machida shoots in looking for a takedown. Nunez tries to sprawl out of it but Machida keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nunez manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nunez lands with a nice body punch.
Machida throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Machida shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nunez as he avoids it easily.
Nunez lands a right hook to the body.
Machida shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nunez as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyoto Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nunez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Machida's hands.
Nunez misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nunez manages to avoid it.
Nunez connects with a looping right hand.
Machida uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nunez.
Machida throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Danny Nunez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machida shoots for a double leg takedown but Nunez sprawls well. He's pushed Machida's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Machida cracks the inside of Nunez's front leg.
Machida looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nunez lands a slapping body shot.
Nunez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nunez misses with a looping left.
Machida thinks about countering with a head kick.
Machida closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Nunez did well to prevent Machida getting side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machida keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Machida wants to control but Nunez is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Nunez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Machida lands a head kick. Nunez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Nunez looks to throw the jab but Machida is out of range.
Machida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nunez moves away.
Machida looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machida with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Nunez is refusing to be controlled, as Machida sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machida scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Nunez keeping control of the position.
Machida wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nunez keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida stalling away here and it's allowed Nunez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Machida tries to free his leg and advance position but Nunez is retaining full guard.
Machida has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Machida is working hard here to advance position.
Machida controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Machida tries to free his leg and advance position but Nunez is retaining full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Machida cracks Nunez with a solid left hand.
Machida stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Nunez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nunez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nunez misses with an uppercut. Machida saw that one coming.
Machida appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Machida.
Nunez lands a jab to the head.
Nunez misses with a straight left.
Nunez throws a shot from downtown. Machida moves away and avoids it.
Nunez just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMachida.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Nunez. That snapped Machida's head back.
Nunez lunges at Machida with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Machida's hand.
Nunez cracks Machida with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Machida bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Machida appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nunez throws a shot from downtown. Machida moves away and avoids it.
Nunez lands a jab to the nose.
Nunez throws a hook but Machida avoids it easily.
Machida tried to counter with a leg kick but Nunez avoided it.
Nunez scores with a body shot.
Machida throws a wild body kick that Nunez sees coming a mile off.
Nunez loads up on a big right hand but Machida slips the punch.
Nunez scores with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Nunez.
A jab from Nunez finds it's way through Machida's defenses.
Danny Nunez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nunez misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machida displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nunez throws out the jab.
Machida thinks about countering with a head kick.
Machida buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Machida goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Machida walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nunez, as that shot connected.
Machida tries to land a leg kick but Nunez saw it coming and moves away.
A jab from Nunez finds it's way through Machida's defenses.
Machida looks for a takedown but Nunez sprawls well.
Nunez blocks a head kick by Machida.
Nunez has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Machida.
Machida looks to throw a body kick
and Nunez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machida looks to land a body kick but Nunez moved away.
Nunez throws a looping overhand right but Machida ducks down to avoid it.
Machida throws a quick counter kick to the body but Nunez avoids it.
Nunez lands a really nice looking cross but Machida seems unphased.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Danny Nunez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nunez jabs at Machida's body.
Machida slips under a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nunez.
Danny Nunez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Machida takes one to the side of the head.
Nunez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Machida tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Nunez is able to avoid easily.
A swing and a miss from Nunez.
Nunez throws an overhand right that lands on Machida's shoulder, as Machida tries to avoid the shot.
Machida keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nunez throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nunez misses the jab.
Machida is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nunez throws out a loose jab but Machida uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machida just misses with a punch to the body.
Nunez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Machida.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Nunez avoids it really well and circles away.
Machida pushes Nunez away with a front kick.
Nunez misses with a series of wild punches.
Nunez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Machida doesn't seem bothered though.
Nunez misses with an uppercut. Machida saw that one coming.
Machida appears to be looking for a big counter.
Machida misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lyoto Machida has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Nunez.
Nunez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nunez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nunez throws an overhand right that lands on Machida's shoulder, as Machida tries to avoid the shot.
Machida takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Machida looks to land a body kick but Nunez moved away.
Machida has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nunez finds it's way round the side to connect with Machida's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Machida slips a straight right by Nunez.
A counter left hand to the body from Machida misses its target.
Nunez swings for the body but Machida moves out of range.
It appears Machida was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nunez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Machidas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nunez stuns Machida with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Nunez finds it's way through Machida's defenses.
Machida slips under a jab.
Danny Nunez is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nunez throws a jab when Machida was well out of range.
Machida is looking for a counter combo.
Machida takes one to the side of the head.
Machida looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Machida shoots for a takedown but Nunez saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lyoto Machida. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nunez lands a jab to Machida's midsection.
Machida throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nunez.
Machida takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nunez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Machida doesn't seem bothered though.
Nunez lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab from Nunez misses.
Machida looks to land a body kick but Nunez moved away.
Nunez lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nunez.
Nunez lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida walks into a left hand.
Nunez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Machida's head.
Nunez misses with a hook.
Machida looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Machida throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Nunez's waist but Nunez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Machida off to one side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Machida tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nunez defends well and Machida ends up having to push Nunez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nunez lands a jab to the head.
Nunez uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Machida has time to react.
Nunez looks to land a right hand but Machida moved out of range.
Machida drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nunez cracks a nice hook into Machida's ribs.
Machida is looking to wear down Nunez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab from Nunez misses.
Nunez misses with a hook.
A quick step to the side and Machida tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nunez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Machida takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danny Nunez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nunez winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danny Nunez!
Danny Nunez decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kendall Grove (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Sullivan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kendall Grove has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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190 lbs
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kendall Grove!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mickey Sullivan!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sullivan tries for a takedown but Grove circles away easily
and Grove counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Grove. That snapped Sullivan's head back.
Sullivan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Grove to the mat! Grove manages to get full guard.
Sullivan throwing strikes but missing.
Sullivan pushing down on Grove's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Grove is looking to improve his position.
Sullivan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sullivan performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sullivan is trying to work for a kimura but Grove is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Grove as he works his way to full guard.
Sullivan must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Sullivan tries to free his leg and advance position but Grove is retaining full guard.
Sullivan is stalling in the full guard.
Grove is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sullivan is looking to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sullivan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sullivan is refusing to be controlled, as Grove sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sullivan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Grove trying to control but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
Sullivan trying to control the position.
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Grove from controlling successfully.
Grove postures up.
Grove with a nice head shot there.
Sullivan looking for a guillotine here but Grove defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sullivan keeping moving, preventing Grove from controlling successfully.
Sullivan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Grove trying to control but Sullivan is working from the bottom.
Sullivan is looking for a triangle but Grove pushes his legs off easily.
Grove controlling from the top position.
Sullivan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at SP ICON sucks donkey dick. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Grove will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sullivan trying to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Sullivan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Grove with a jab.
Grove is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sullivan shoots for a double leg takedown but Grove sprawls well. He's pushed Sullivan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Grove wants to clinch.
Grove lands a head kick!
Sullivan shoots in looking for a takedown but Grove manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sullivan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kendall Grove has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Sullivan.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Grove shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Sullivan eats them both and turns towards Grove to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Grove moves in looking to clinch but Sullivan pushes him off.
Grove lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sullivan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kendall Grove dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Grove lands a body shot.
Sullivan closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Grove to the mat! Grove manages to get full guard.
Grove pushes Sullivan off and gets back to his feet.
Kendall Grove is winning the standup battle so far.
Sullivan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grove throws a push kick but Sullivan slaps the foot to one side.
Sullivan shoots in looking for a takedown but Grove manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sullivan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Grove jabs Sullivan right on the nose. Sullivan blinks but takes it well.
Mickey Sullivan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grove tries to clinch but Sullivan is having none of it.
And Sullivan tries to counter it with a takedown but Grove pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sullivan.
Grove lands a jab to the head.
Grove lands a glancing blow to the side of Sullivan's head.
Sullivan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sullivan misses with a takedown attempt
and Grove connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sullivan is rocked!
Kendall Grove has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mickey Sullivan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sullivan closes the distance and clinches up with Grove, looking for a takedown. Sullivan pushes Grove against the cage but Grove circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sullivan is breathing heavily.
Grove misses with a low kick as Sullivan jumps back.
Sullivan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looks like Grove has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Kendall Grove is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grove bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Sullivan's head backwards.
Sullivan is still on wobbly legs! Can Grove finish him?
Sullivan checks a leg kick.
Grove really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Good standup being displayed there by Grove as he connects with a hook.
Grove is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sullivan.
Sullivan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Grove jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Grove lands a leg kick that knocks Sullivan off balance momentarily.
Grove closes the distance and pushes Sullivan back into the cage.
Grove digs a right hand underneath Sullivan's ribcage. Sullivan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Grove lands a body shot in the clinch.
Grove fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Grove scores with a nice hook to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grove.
Grove works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grove lands a left hand.
Grove is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Sullivan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Grove is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grove misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grove tries to throw a body punch but Sullivan avoids it by throwing Grove back against the cage.
Grove is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sullivan can do to turn this around?
A body shot lands from Grove.
Sullivan tries for a takedown. No joy.
Grove doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Grove.
Sullivan is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Grove is defending well.
Grove lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Grove.
Grove lands with a left to the head.
Grove lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sullivan backwards.
Grove lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Sullivan to his knees! Grove keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kendall Grove!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pavlo Bilous (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Wood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
167 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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158 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Good kicks
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pavlo Bilous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Scott Wood!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wood's corner calls for a 1-2. Wood obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bilous jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bilous fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Wood to the ground. Bilous is now in Wood's guard.
Wood has control of Bilous's left arm, preventing Bilous from doing any damage.
Bilous lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bilous loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bilous is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bilous wants to control from the top but Wood keeps moving.
Wood really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bilous. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bilous throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wood works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bilous is working Wood over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bilous landing with the ground and pound.
Bilous passes Wood's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Bilous seems to be working for a kimura but Wood defends the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bilous throws a strike but Wood avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Bilous landing some decent shots from guard.
Bilous landing some decent shots from guard.
Wood has Bilous pulled in close to control his posture.
Wood working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bilous.
Bilous cracks Wood with a solid left hand.
Bilous throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bilous throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wood wants to sweep here but Bilous controlling him for the moment.
Bilous lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bilous throws an elbow that misses. Wood uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bilous's guard. Nice move by Wood!
Bilous wants to sweep here but Wood controlling him for the moment.
Bilous 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.
Bilous tries to strike from the bottom.
Wood content to stall in guard here.
Bilous trying to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wood trying to control the position from guard on top but Bilous is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wood is pushing down on Bilous's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bilous is fighting to maintain full guard but Wood has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bilous actively working from the bottom here.
Bilous actively working from the bottom here.
Wood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bilous keeps working.
Bilous is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Wood's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Wood's back!
Wood is trying to break free.
Bilous lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Bilous lands punches and elbows.
Bilous softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Bilous trying to control momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bilous lands a shot to the head.
Bilous working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Bilous lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bilous is landing with strikes from the back.
Bilous is throwing strikes from the back here. Oh that last one was to the back of the head. Bilous gets a warning from the referee. He throws another strike to the back of the head straight away though and the referee has seen enough. He breaks up the two fighters and stands them back up. Bilous gets a real talking to here and is lucky not to get a point deducted. Bilous apologises and we restart here on the feet.
Bilous throws a series of punches but Wood avoids them all with ease.
Bilous misses the shot to the body.
Wood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bilous circles away quickly and effectively.
Bilous connects with a solid leg kick.
Wood throws a poor cross that misses
and Bilous counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bilous.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavlo Bilous dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wood scores with a decent looking hook.
Scott Wood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wood waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bilous.
Bilous throwing a counter right hand but Wood manages to avoid it.
Wood swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Bilous finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bilous scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wood scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A punch combination from Wood misses.
Wood ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wood misses with a hook.
Wood darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wood swings for the body but Bilous moves out of range.
Bilous scores with a leg kick.
Wood fails to land with a series of punches.
Bilous is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wood can do to turn this around?
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!
Wood on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bilous ducks under a wild hook from Wood.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bilous wants to land a leg kick but Wood is out of range.
Bilous feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wood's calf.
The fighters circle momentarily. Wood darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Good leg kick by Bilous there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wood misses with a two punch combination.
Bilous tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wood swivels and escapes.
Wood tries to keep at a distance but Bilous has taken the fight into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Bilous.
Bilous looking to slow down the pace here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wood leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bilous manages to pull guard.
Bilous trying to strike off his back.
Bilous tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bilous looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Wood puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bilous manages to get to full guard.
Bilous tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bilous can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wood controls the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wood tries to free his leg and advance position but Bilous is retaining full guard.
Bilous is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wood defends well.
Bilous working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wood doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wood manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bilous lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Pavlo Bilous overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bilous throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wood works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bilous wants to pass the guard but Wood is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bilous with a nice head shot there.
Bilous lands a couple of decent looking shots.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wood can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bilous throws a big right hand that misses.
Bilous keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wood's head.
Bilous with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bilous working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wood wants to sweep but no luck.
Bilous is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bilous distracts Wood with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bilous is pushing down on Wood's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wood is fighting to maintain full guard but Bilous has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wood avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bilous.
Bilous lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bilous working over Wood with some ground and pound. Wood looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pavlo Bilous dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Some wild striking there from Bilous.
Wood lands a glancing blow to the side of Bilous's head.
Wood misses the shot to the body.
Wood slaps away a takedown attempt from Bilous, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wood throws a series of punches but Bilous avoids them all with ease.
Bilous throws a quick counter head kick but Wood was just out of range.
Wood throws a combination that misses
and Bilous counters with a good low kick that Wood was not able to check.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wood fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wood lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bilous circles away quickly and effectively.
Bilous shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Wood pinned against the cage. Wood gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Wood doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bilous throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bilous shoots in looking for a takedown. Wood tries to sprawl out of it but Bilous keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wood manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavlo Bilous. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bilous shoots and misses
and Wood counters with a straight right hand.
Wood blocks a head kick by Bilous.
Wood uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wood misses with a looping left.
Bilous shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Wood as he jumps to the side.
Bilous takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bilous closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Wood quickly recovers to half guard.
Bilous thows a huge punch but Wood dodges it nicely.
Wood wants to control but Bilous passes into side.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bilous tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Wood is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bilous off and has taken his back!
Wood trying to control.
Bilous tries to roll but Wood sticks to his back.
Bilous tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Wood tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Bilous tries to hold on but Wood postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bilous sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Bilous is pressing down on Wood's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Wood avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bilous looking to control.
Wood wants to control from the top but Bilous keeps moving.
Bilous is looking for a triangle but Wood pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bilous manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wood manages to get himself to full guard.
Bilous working some strikes from top position.
Wood is adopting a defensive guard.
Bilous stopping the sweep attempt from Wood.
Bilous with a nice head shot there.
Bilous trying to control the position from guard on top but Wood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wood looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Wood comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bilous 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 George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pavlo Bilous!
A victorious Pavlo Bilous thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Third Foot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hossein Vaziri I I I (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Foot might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to dumber than a box of rocks. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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20
182 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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22
180 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Third Foot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hossein Vaziri I I I!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foot circles away from the clinch attempt
and Foot counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Foot swinging wildly here.
Foot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vaziri I I I gets a clinch.
Vaziri I I I lands a right hand.
Vaziri I I I lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vaziri I I I working aggressively here.
Vaziri I I I swings wildly with an uppercut but Foot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Foot tries to break the clinch but Vaziri I I I is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaziri I I I tries to work over Foot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vaziri I I I tries to work over Foot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vaziri I I I misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vaziri I I I softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaziri I I I has Foot pressed against the cage, preventing Foot from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Vaziri I I I fails to land.
Foot wants to get back to striking at distance but Vaziri I I I won't allow it.
Vaziri I I I swings wildly with an uppercut but Foot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Foot wants to break free but Vaziri I I I has control.
Vaziri I I I looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Foot tries to break the clinch but Vaziri I I I is controlling the position.
Foot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hossein Vaziri I I I seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Vaziri I I I.
Foot jabs at Vaziri I I I's body.
Foot looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Foot looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Vaziri I I I has closed the distance and engaged Foot in a clinch.
Foot breaks from the clinch.
Foot moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Vaziri I I I has Foot up against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vaziri I I I lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vaziri I I I tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Vaziri I I I on the inside.
Vaziri I I I pushes Foot back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Foot working hard to break the clinch.
Vaziri I I I works on Foot's body with a couple of short punches.
Vaziri I I I misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vaziri I I I lands a body punch in the clinch.
Foot blocking some punches.
Vaziri I I I tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Foot's elbow.
Vaziri I I I tries to throw a body punch but Foot avoids it by throwing Vaziri I I I back against the cage.
Vaziri I I I misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Foot's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaziri I I I tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vaziri I I I lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Foot backwards.
It looks like Third Foot has been cut.
Foot wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vaziri I I I fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vaziri I I I fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vaziri I I I.
Vaziri I I I lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Foot.
Foot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Foot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vaziri I I I closes the distance and pushes Foot back into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vaziri I I I.
Foot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Foot. Vaziri I I I does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vaziri I I I moves into the clinch successfully.
Vaziri I I I misses with a body punch.
Foot wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaziri I I I lands a shoulder strike.
Foot wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vaziri I I I goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vaziri I I I lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vaziri I I I lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vaziri I I I misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vaziri I I I lands with a light punch inside.
Vaziri I I I has Foot pressed against the cage, preventing Foot from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vaziri I I I.
Foot is trying to break the clinch but Vaziri I I I is controlling him.
Foot wants to get back to striking at distance but Vaziri I I I won't allow it.
Foot looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Vaziri I I I misses with a short punch on the inside.
Foot working hard to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hossein Vaziri I I I dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Third Foot's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Vaziri I I I wants to clinch up but Foot keeps it at a distance.
Vaziri I I I clinches up with Foot and pushes him back against the cage.
Foot tries to break the clinch but Vaziri I I I is controlling the position.
A hook to the body from Vaziri I I I.
Vaziri I I I lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vaziri I I I lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Foot.
Foot blocks a body shot from Vaziri I I I.
Vaziri I I I tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vaziri I I I scores with a nice hook to the head.
Foot working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Foot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vaziri I I I tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vaziri I I I wants to take the fight to the mat but Foot manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Foot manages to break the clinch.
Foot connects with a body shot.
Vaziri I I I gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaziri I I I working aggressively here.
Foot working hard to break the clinch.
Vaziri I I I throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Foots head.
Foot wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vaziri I I I lands a right hand.
Vaziri I I I misses with a punch on the inside.
Vaziri I I I changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Foot fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vaziri I I I uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Foot.
Foot tries to keep at a distance but Vaziri I I I has taken the fight into the clinch.
Foot can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Foot.
Vaziri I I I has a couple of punches blocked by Foot.
Vaziri I I I throws a punch but it's blocked by Foot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foot breaks the clinch.
Vaziri I I I fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vaziri I I I has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vaziri I I I works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Vaziri I I I scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vaziri I I I moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
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!
Vaziri I I I rushes Foot and presses him up against the cage.
Vaziri I I I throws a punch but it's blocked by Foot.
Foot prevents a body shot from Vaziri I I I.
Vaziri I I I tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Foot's elbow.
Foot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vaziri I I I lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Foot is trying to push Vaziri I I I away but Vaziri I I I has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Foot is trying to force a seperation but Vaziri I I I has the dominant position.
Hossein Vaziri I I I seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right handed body shot lands from Vaziri I I I.
Vaziri I I I is leaning against Foot and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Foot's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Foot tries to break the clinch but Vaziri I I I is controlling the position.
Vaziri I I I presses Foot against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Foot is trying to break free.
A body shot lands from Vaziri I I I.
Vaziri I I I misses with a punch to the body.
Vaziri I I I prevents Foot from breaking the clinch.
Foot wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Foot has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Foot working hard to break the clinch.
Vaziri I I I has a couple of punches blocked by Foot.
Vaziri I I I doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vaziri I I I presses Foot against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vaziri I I I lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vaziri I I I lands with a short shot to the head.
Foot wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vaziri I I I has him pressed against the cage.
Vaziri I I I prevents Foot from breaking the clinch.
Foot is trying to push Vaziri I I I away but Vaziri I I I has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vaziri I I I throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Foots head.
Vaziri I I I pushes Foot back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vaziri I I I is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Foot gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Third Foot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hossein Vaziri I I I.
Vaziri I I I lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Foot backwards.
Vaziri I I I tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Foot tries to circle away but Vaziri I I I has him pinned against the cage.
Vaziri I I I lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Foot backwards.
Vaziri I I I lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Foot.
Vaziri I I I throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Foots head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vaziri I I I.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vaziri I I I lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hossein Vaziri I I I showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Third Foot's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Foot throws a body punch but Vaziri I I I moves out of range.
Foot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vaziri I I I ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Foot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vaziri I I I tries to counter with a clinch but Foot shakes him off and moves away.
Vaziri I I I misses with a body punch
and Foot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Foot jabs at Vaziri I I I's body.
The fighters circling - Foot throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Foot shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Foot is looking to wear down Vaziri I I I with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Vaziri I I I defending well as Foot loads up on a big left hand.
Vaziri I I I pushes Foot up against the cage in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vaziri I I I creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Foot blocks a body shot from Vaziri I I I.
Vaziri I I I scores with a shot to the side of Foot's head.
A right handed body shot lands from Vaziri I I I.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right from Vaziri I I I.
Foot tries to break the clinch but Vaziri I I I is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaziri I I I lands with a short shot to the head.
Vaziri I I I swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vaziri I I I can't find room to land a body shot as Foot controls the action.
Foot is trying to break the clinch but Vaziri I I I has him pressed against the cage.
Vaziri I I I keeps control of Foot as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Vaziri I I I tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vaziri I I I lands a shoulder strike.
Foot takes a shot to the head.
Foot is trying to push Vaziri I I I away but Vaziri I I I has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Foot wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vaziri I I I creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Vaziri I I I.
Vaziri I I I working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Vaziri I I I works on Foot's body with a couple of short punches.
Third Foot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foot's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Foot has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Vaziri I I I keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Foot's efforts to push away.
Vaziri I I I lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Foot is rocked!
Vaziri I I I digs a right hand underneath Foot's ribcage. Foot let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vaziri I I I.
Oh Foot is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vaziri I I I lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vaziri I I I tries to score a body lock takedown but Foot shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vaziri I I I misses with a punch on the inside.
Foot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vaziri I I I's elbow.
Foot seems to have got his legs back now.
Foot is trying to break the clinch but Vaziri I I I has him pressed against the cage.
Vaziri I I I struggles to land a body shot inside as Foot controls his hands.
Foot looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short left from Vaziri I I I.
Vaziri I I I works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaziri I I I presses Foot against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vaziri I I I is leaning against Foot and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Vaziri I I I digs a right hand underneath Foot's ribcage. Foot let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Vaziri I I I scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vaziri I I I lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Foot backwards.
Vaziri I I I lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Vaziri I I I.
Hossein Vaziri I I I is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Foot is trying to force a seperation but Vaziri I I I has the dominant position.
A nice left hand lands by Vaziri I I I.
Vaziri I I I creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Foot's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Foot drops to his knees and Vaziri I I I pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hossein Vaziri I I I!
Hossein Vaziri I I I seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Third Foot spoke after the fight, saying 'Mama always says....it is what it is ! Aint whut yah wanna ita ta be?...denz ya makes it watchya want boy....'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between St Petersburg Strangler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gray Cuida (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Strangler comes to the cage accompanied by Let Me Through by The Dead Weather. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Solid boxing
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, St Petersburg Strangler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gray Cuida!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Cuida misses
and Strangler counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Strangler connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Strangler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cuida.
And Strangler counters with a quick kick to the body but Cuida blocks it.
Strangler defending well as Cuida loads up on a big left hand.
Strangler misses with a left hand
and Cuida cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Strangler misses with a looping right.
Cuida scores with a jab to the jaw.
Strangler slips under a jab.
Strangler throwing a counter right hand but Cuida manages to avoid it.
Strangler scores with a sloppy right hand. Cuida should have avoided that one.
Strangler drops Cuida with a straight right hand, right on the button! Strangler follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). St Petersburg Strangler!
St Petersburg Strangler seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Gray Cuida was interviewed post fight and said 'This is why I run...'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between HL Mencken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyler McClain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mencken's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Circle Jerks - Question Authority. McClain has chosen New Found Glory - Ready and Willing as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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280 lbs
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240 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, HL Mencken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler McClain!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McClain swinging wildly here.
McClain tries to clinch there but Mencken circles away.
Mencken tries to bum rush McClain with a series of wild strikes but McClain uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
McClain has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mencken is landing a low percentage of strikes.
HL Mencken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McClain misses with a few strikes there.
McClain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McClain showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mencken.
As Mencken backs off McClain throws a huge counter combo but Mencken manages to avoid it all.
McClain ducks under a wild hook from Mencken.
McClain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mencken.
McClain looks to score with a jab to the body but Mencken is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mencken misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mencken slips a straight right by McClain.
A looping hook to the body misses from McClain. Mencken does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Mencken misses the target.
McClain throws a hook to the side of Mencken's head but Mencken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McClain tries to clinch there but Mencken circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mencken lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mencken looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McClain takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McClain takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mencken throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McClain looks to land a combination but Mencken avoids it well.
Mencken went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McClain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mencken connects with a good right hand that stumbles McClain. McClain circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mencken swings for the body but McClain moves out of range.
McClain moves forwards but Mencken connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Decent striking displayed by Mencken there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mencken digs a good hook to McClain's body.
Mencken doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Mencken.
McClain with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Mencken to score with a decent uppercut.
Mencken lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McClain throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mencken lands a hook that stumbles McClain back into the cage. Mencken follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping McClain to the canvas! Mencken pounces and lands several unanswered shots - McClain has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). HL Mencken!
HL Mencken thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sameh Mahmoud (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seb Sha (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seb Sha has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sameh Mahmoud!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Seb Sha!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mahmoud.
Sha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mahmoud fails with a takedown attempt.
An inside leg kick from Sha misses.
Sha jabs Mahmoud to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mahmoud moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Sha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mahmoud.
Mahmoud gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mahmoud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Mahmoud.
Sha wants a takedown.
Mahmoud misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahmoud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sha can't find room to land a body shot as Mahmoud controls the action.
Mahmoud misses with a body punch.
Sha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mahmoud lands a shoulder strike.
Mahmoud working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mahmoud lands a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mahmoud tries to work over Sha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sha tries a body shot but Mahmoud blocks it.
Sha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sha prevents a body shot from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud misses with a body punch.
Mahmoud misses with a punch to the body.
Sha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mahmoud has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Sha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sha prevents a body shot from Mahmoud.
Sha swings wildly with an uppercut but Mahmoud uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mahmoud tries to work over Sha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mahmoud.
Sha looks winded!
Mahmoud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sha's elbow.
Sha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sha blocks a body shot from Mahmoud.
Sha misses with a body punch.
Mahmoud lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mahmoud blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahmoud scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sha working aggressively here.
Mahmoud softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mahmoud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sha is rocked!
Mahmoud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahmoud tries to work over Sha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mahmoud lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mahmoud lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sha blocks a body shot from Mahmoud.
Mahmoud lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sha is still on wobbly legs! Can Mahmoud finish him?
Mahmoud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mahmoud floors Sha with a big punch on the inside! Sha is trying to recover but Mahmoud dives into side control.
Mahmoud scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Sha is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Mahmoud can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sameh Mahmoud!
Sameh Mahmoud retains his light heavyweight title!
Sameh Mahmoud managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Bullet Proof System, into his post fight interview.
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