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DUEL#12 Blaine vs Williams PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Grado Itsyersel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan Habana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Grado Itsyersel has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Grado Itsyersel 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Grado Itsyersel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Bryan Habana!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Habana feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Itsyersel's calf.
Habana misses the shot to the body.
Itsyersel closes the distance and pushes Habana back into the cage.
Itsyersel throws a punch but it's blocked by Habana.
Itsyersel swings wildly with an uppercut but Habana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Habana leaning his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Itsyersel.
Nice body punch from Itsyersel.
A short left from Itsyersel.
Habana working hard to break the clinch.
Itsyersel misses with a punch on the inside.
Itsyersel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itsyersel avoiding damage as Habana throws knees to the body.
Itsyersel has a couple of punches blocked by Habana.
Habana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Habana fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Itsyersel.
Itsyersel misses with a shot to the body
and Habana counters with a stiff right hand.
Habana has Itsyersel up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Itsyersel.
Itsyersel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Habana.
Habana tries to land a knee to the head but Itsyersel blocks with his arms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Habana.
Habana manages to break the clinch.
Habana moves into the clinch.
Itsyersel managing to block the knees to the body from Habana.
Habana lands an elbow inside.
Itsyersel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Habana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Habana.
Habana taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Itsyersel fails to land.
Itsyersel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Habana lands a shoulder strike.
Habana scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Habana lands an elbow just above Itsyersel 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Habana lands a left hand.
Habana pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Habana pushes off an throws an elbow but Itsyersel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Itsyersel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Habana misses with an elbow strike.
Itsyersel misses with a punch on the inside.
Itsyersel avoiding damage as Habana throws knees to the body.
Habana gets through Itsyersel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Habana blocks an uppercut.
Itsyersel takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Grado Itsyersel has been cut.
Itsyersel takes an elbow to the forehead.
Habana tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A right hand to the body from Habana.
Habana gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Habana.
Habana breaks the clinch.
Both fighters circling a little - Habana finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Itsyersel is breathing heavily.
Itsyersel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Itsyersel is looking to clinch.
Habana forces Itsyersel back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Habana is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Itsyersel throws a punch but it's blocked by Habana.
Habana gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Itsyersel misses with a body punch.
Habana throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Habana.
Habana has Itsyersel pressed against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Itsyersel has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Itsyersel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Habana is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Habana blocks an uppercut.
Habana slowing the pace effectively.
Habana scores with a shot to the side of Itsyersel's head.
Itsyersel dodges an elbow strike from Habana.
Habana throws a knee to the head but misses.
Itsyersel has a couple of punches blocked by Habana.
Habana wants to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Itsyersel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Habana scores with a shot to the side of Itsyersel's head.
Habana blocking some punches.
Habana is struggling to control the position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Habana.
Habana comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Itsyersel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Itsyersel swings wildly with an uppercut but Habana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Itsyersel pushes Habana back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Habana looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Itsyersel avoids the elbow strike from Habana, against the cage.
Itsyersel swings wildly with an uppercut but Habana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Itsyersel tries a body shot but Habana blocks it.
Itsyersel misses with the head strike.
Habana throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Habana manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Habana dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Grado Itsyersel's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Itsyersel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Habana. Habana obviously looking to wear him down.
Itsyersel throws a big shot that misses.
Habana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Itsyersel.
Habana chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Itsyersel lands with a cross.
Habana goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Habana throws a head kick that misses.
Itsyersel seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Itsyersel closes the distance and clinches.
Itsyersel misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Itsyersel blocks an elbow strike.
Habana lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Habana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Itsyersel.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Habana.
Habana creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Itsyersel's defenses.
Itsyersel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Habana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Itsyersel scores with a hook to the body.
Itsyersel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Itsyersel swings wildly with an uppercut but Habana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Itsyersel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Habana misses with an elbow over the top.
Habana is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Itsyersel lands a right hand.
Itsyersel working aggressively here.
Habana makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Habana landing knees to the head.
Habana lands a hook to the side of the head.
Itsyersel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Itsyersel swings wildly with an uppercut but Habana uses good head movement to avoid it.
Habana is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Itsyersel is defending well for now.
Itsyersel takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Habana blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Itsyersel misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Itsyersel has a couple of punches blocked by Habana.
Habana tries to land a knee to the head but Itsyersel blocks with his arms.
Habana creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Itsyersel's defenses.
Habana blocks an uppercut.
Habana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Itsyersel throws a head kick but Habana moves out of range.
Habana scores with a head kick. Itsyersel tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Habana swats away the attempt to clinch by Itsyersel.
Habana clinches.
Itsyersel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Habana scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Itsyersel blocks an elbow strike from Habana.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Habana.
Habana blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Habana breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Habana clinches with his opponent.
Habana scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Habana is struggling to control the position.
Itsyersel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Itsyersel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Habana's elbow.
Habana throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Habana.
Itsyersel blocks a body shot from Habana.
Itsyersel blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Itsyersel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Itsyersel.
Itsyersel working aggressively here.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Habana pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Habana tries to land a leg kick but Itsyersel saw it coming and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Habana scoring well with a low kick there.
Bryan Habana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Habana throws a quick inside leg kick.
Itsyersel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Habana manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Habana throws a head kick that misses.
Itsyersel has closed the distance and engaged Habana in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Habana misses with the head strike.
Habana throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from Itsyersel fails to land.
Itsyersel lands an uppercut.
Habana working Itsyersel over with knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Itsyersel fails to land.
Habana pushes off an throws an elbow but Itsyersel leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Itsyersel lands a body shot.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Habana escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Itsyersel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Habana can pounce on him.
Habana fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Itsyersel.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bryan Habana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Grado Itsyersel's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Itsyersel tries to close the distance and clinch but Habana swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Habana lands with a thumping leg kick.
Itsyersel wants to clinch but Habana slips to the side
and Habana counters with a head kick.
Itsyersel tries a head kick but it misses.
Habana feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Itsyersel's calf.
Habana swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Itsyersel.
Habana scores with a decent looking hook.
Grado Itsyersel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Itsyersel tries to clinch but Habana moves out of range.
Habana bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Itsyersel's head.
Itsyersel chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Habana can pounce on him.
Itsyersel takes a kick to the side of the head.
Habana moves out of range as Itsyersel strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Habana scores with a kick to the body.
Habana shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Habana connects with a high kick.
Itsyersel is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Habana seems to be stalking Itsyersel here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Itsyersel drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Bryan Habana!
Bryan Habana spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Grzegorz Rundowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Woo Kidd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Woo Kidd has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Grzegorz Rundowski's chin.
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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
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Grzegorz Rundowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Woo Kidd!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kidd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rundowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Kidd.
Rundowski seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Woo Kidd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kidd scores with a one two! Rundowski had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Rundowski closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kidd's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kidd controls Rundowski momentarily but Rundowski frees himself.
Kidd looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rundowski is one step ahead there.
Kidd looking to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rundowski won't allow Kidd to sweep him here.
Kidd can't keep his opponent in guard - Rundowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rundowski is looking to pass Kidd's guard but actually Kidd recovers to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidd looking for a sweep. Not yet Kidd, not yet.
Kidd is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kidd can't keep his opponent in guard - Rundowski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Kidd trying to control here.
Rundowski stops Kidd from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rundowski lands strikes from half guard.
Rundowski is looking to take a break and control but Kidd is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kidd tries to get to full guard but Rundowski has control of the leg.
Rundowski blocks the strikes from Kidd.
Kidd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kidd trying to control but Rundowski postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kidd. Rundowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kidd slips a jab from Rundowski.
Rundowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rundowski bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kidd misses with a series of wild punches.
Kidd throws a series of punches but Rundowski avoids them all with ease.
Rundowski slips a jab from Kidd.
Rundowski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Kidd throws a body shot but no joy.
Kidd throws a hook but Rundowski blocks it.
Rundowski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kidd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rundowski moves away.
Rundowski changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kidd misses with an uppercut.
Rundowski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kidd scores with a jab. Rundowski acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kidd cracks Rundowski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kidd throws a body shot but no joy.
As Kidd looks to move away, Rundowski throws a big counter combo but Kidd just gets out of the way.
Kidd swinging wildly here.
Rundowski shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kidd is trying to defend but Rundowski finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ground and pound from Rundowski.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kidd is controlling Rundowski's position as best he can from this difficult position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Woo Kidd dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Rundowski darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Rundowski is trying to work for a kimura but Kidd is defending well.
Rundowski stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Kidd to get to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kidd looks to score with a jab to the body but Rundowski is just out of range.
Rundowski appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kidd throws a right hand that Rundowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Rundowski also avoids with ease.
It looked like Rundowski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kidd.
Rundowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kidd punishes Rundowski's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidd swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rundowski counters with a series of strikes. Kidd will be more careful next time no doubt.
No joy there for Kidd, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rundowski attempts a counter takedown but Kidd avoids it well and moves away.
Kidd lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Some wild striking there from Kidd.
Rundowski appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rundowski keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kidd.
Rundowski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Kidd throws a jab when Rundowski was well out of range.
Rundowski throwing a counter right hand but Kidd manages to avoid it.
Rundowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rundowski is looking to counter punch.
Kidd lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rundowski is rocked!
Kidd lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Rundowski is looking to close the distance but Kidd sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Rundowski crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Rundowski is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Woo Kidd!
Woo Kidd thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Grzegorz Rundowski was interviewed post fight and said 'I didn't know it s MMA fight, fought it's BJJ turnament :('.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dave Klincko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Macadam Baird (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Klincko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Macadam Baird!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klincko 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.
An inside leg kick from Klincko misses.
Baird is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Baird lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Baird throws a body kick that misses.
Klincko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Baird feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Klincko kicks Baird off and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Klincko just misses with a punch to the body.
Baird wants to counter with a clinch but Klincko pushes him away.
Klincko misses with a looping left.
Klincko rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Baird moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Klincko lands a slapping body shot.
Baird will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baird ducks under a wild hook from Klincko.
Baird dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Klincko.
Klincko misses with a wild combination.
Baird drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Klincko defends it well.
Baird scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klincko takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dave Klincko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klincko will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baird dodges the punch combination from Klincko.
Klincko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Baird throws a right and a left that Klincko avoids nicely.
Baird scores with a takedown into Klincko's guard.
Klincko wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Baird manages to pass to side control.
Baird frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klincko bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klincko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Klincko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baird is keeping the position for now.
Baird looking for a sweep. Not yet Baird, not yet.
Klincko is looking to work some ground and pound but Baird has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Baird is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Klincko throws a big right hand that misses.
Klincko lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Baird has his hands on Klincko's head, controlling the position.
Klincko loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Baird tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klincko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Klincko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Baird wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Baird keeping full guard, as Klincko tries to pass.
Klincko connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Baird preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Klincko is looking to work some ground and pound but Baird has wrist control.
Klincko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Baird managing to control the position.
Klincko has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Klincko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Klincko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Klincko throwing strikes but missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klincko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Klincko trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Klincko works over Baird with some ground and pound from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Klincko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Baird has control of Klincko's left arm, preventing Klincko from doing any damage.
Klincko in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Baird manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Klincko manages to get himself to full guard.
Baird stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Klincko swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baird keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Klincko's head.
Klincko bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Baird's guard.
Klincko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Baird preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Dave Klincko will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Klincko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Klincko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Baird sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Baird lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Baird closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Klincko quickly recovers to half guard.
Baird prevents Klincko from improving his position.
Baird is trying to work for a kimura but Klincko is defending well.
Klincko is looking to escape.
Klincko is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klincko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Baird pulls his head out easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klincko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Baird lands strikes from half guard.
Klincko is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Klincko manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Baird controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Klincko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Baird doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Baird manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Baird trying to control but Klincko is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Baird preventing the sweep.
Baird engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Klincko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Baird stopping the sweep attempt from Klincko.
Klincko trying to strike off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Klincko tries to land a front kick but Baird steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Baird misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klincko.
Baird throws a head kick that half lands.
Klincko misses the jab.
It seemed like Baird was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Klincko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Baird throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Klincko.
Baird fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Klincko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Baird goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Klincko misses the shot to the body.
Baird checks a leg kick.
Baird with the counter takedown but Klincko avoids it easily.
Klincko lands with a shot to the body.
Dave Klincko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Klincko throws a leg kick but Baird sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Klincko throws a nice looking combination but Baird bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Baird misses with a body shot
and Klincko finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Baird moves out of range of the body kick from Klincko.
Baird tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Baird is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Klincko rather than just go for the knockout.
Baird blocks a head kick by Klincko.
Klincko 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.
Klincko throws a body shot but no joy.
Baird throws a body shot but no joy.
Klincko shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Baird eats them both and turns towards Klincko to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Klincko.
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!
Baird shoots for a takedown but Klincko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Baird lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Baird. That's going to slow Klincko down.
Klincko throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Baird counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Klincko checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
An inside leg kick lands from Klincko.
Klincko throws a right and a left that Baird avoids nicely.
Baird scores with a nice strike.
Klincko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Baird fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dave Klincko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Klincko just misses with a punch to the body.
Baird dodges the punch combination from Klincko.
Baird fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Klincko checks it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Dave Klincko will probably get the nod.
That's time! Klincko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Baird moves out of range as Klincko strikes.
Baird tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Decent striking displayed by Baird there.
Baird checks the leg kick.
Macadam Baird seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Klincko tried to score with a low kick but Baird checks it.
Baird swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Baird misses with a lunging right hand
and Klincko makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Baird really felt that one!
Nice body kick there by Baird.
Baird goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Baird swings for the body but Klincko moves out of range.
Klincko tried to score with a low kick but Baird checks it.
Baird takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Baird feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Klinckos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Baird decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klincko manages to get to full guard.
Baird won't allow Klincko to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baird slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Klincko tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Baird is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Klincko has escaped the position, nice work there.
Klincko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Baird looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Dave Klincko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baird misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Baird controlling the position.
Baird wants to control but Klincko is keeping him busy.
Klincko is looking to reverse the position.
Klincko sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Baird thows a huge punch but Klincko dodges it nicely.
Klincko wants to improve his position but Baird is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baird lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Baird is looking to advance position but Klincko won't allow it.
Baird lands strikes from half guard.
Baird lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Baird is pressing down on Klincko's thigh, looking to free his foot. Klincko is holding on for now.
Baird is trying to work for a kimura but Klincko is defending well.
Klincko moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klincko is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Baird throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Macadam Baird has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Klincko wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Baird working some strikes from top position.
Klincko not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Klincko pulls Baird in close to his closed guard and prevents Baird from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Baird tries to clinch there but Klincko circles away.
Baird misses with a straight right.
A counter left hand to the body from Klincko misses its target.
Baird uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Klincko.
And that's the end of the fight!
Macadam Baird comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Klincko 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dave Klincko!
Dave Klincko gave a mention to Spartan Nutrition in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between I Know Wrestling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pale Monster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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
13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, I Know Wrestling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Pale Monster!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pale Monster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wrestling is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monster.
Monster looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wrestling throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Monster was covering up waiting for the punch and Wrestling finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Monster had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wrestling defends it easily.
Monster looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Wrestling is defending well. Monster quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Wrestling has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Monster celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Pale Monster!
Our winner, Pale Monster, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David McFadden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Stig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McFadden comes to the cage accompanied by Sevendust - Enemy. The Stig told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, David McFadden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, The Stig!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stig lands a leg kick that knocks McFadden off balance momentarily.
McFadden throws a series of punches but Stig avoids them all with ease.
McFadden looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Some wild striking there from McFadden.
Stig connects with a right hand. McFadden shakes it off.
Stig moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jab by Stig.
Stig throws a hook but McFadden blocks it.
Good shot there by Stig.
A punch lands to the side of McFadden 's head but he takes it in his stride.
McFadden drives through and clinches with Stig against the cage.
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!
McFadden putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Stig in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stig avoids it.
McFadden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stig.
McFadden tries to land knees in the clinch but Stig avoids the damage to the body.
Stig pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stig jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McFadden fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Stig has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
David McFadden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stig throws a head kick but McFadden moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFadden darts in and clinches Stig up against the cage.
Stig on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McFadden breaks the clinch.
McFadden misses with an uppercut
and Stig counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McFadden takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McFadden ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
McFadden lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
McFadden is looking to clinch but Stig is avoiding it.
Stig looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stig avoids the head kick by McFadden.
McFadden throws a nice outside leg kick.
Stig lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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!
Stig lands with a straight right. McFadden didn't see that one coming.
Stig connects with a solid leg kick.
McFadden is looking to clinch.
McFadden throws a lazy head kick
and Stig finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
McFadden throws a push kick but Stig slaps the foot to one side.
McFadden throws a leg kick
and Stig counters with a nice low kick that buckles McFadden's knee momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stig swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McFadden lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Stig swats away the attempt to clinch by McFadden.
Stig feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McFaddens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Stig throws a low kick but McFadden avoids it.
McFadden lands a high kick!
Stig connects with a body shot that sends McFadden's belly button to the back.
McFadden instigates a clinch.
Stig blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Stig has a couple of punches blocked by McFadden.
McFadden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stig is defending well for now.
Stig misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stig managing to block the knees to the body from McFadden.
Stig is trying to maintain a safe position but McFadden gets an underhook and turns Stig into the cage.
McFadden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stig.
Stig blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFadden avoiding damage as Stig throws knees to the body.
Stig misses with a punch on the inside.
Stig misses with an elbow over the top.
Stig blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
McFadden using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
McFadden struggles to land a body shot inside as Stig controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stig.
A short right from Stig on the inside.
Stig leaning against his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McFadden.
Knees to the body from McFadden.
McFadden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stig.
McFadden landing knees to the body.
Stig looks winded!
Stig throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stig misses with some punches.
McFadden can't find room to land a body shot as Stig controls the action.
Stig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McFadden trying to land knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. McFadden obliges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McFadden misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McFadden tries to land knees in the clinch but Stig avoids the damage to the body.
McFadden throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stig blocks it with crossed arms.
Stig looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stig has a couple of punches blocked by McFadden.
Stig pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stig stalling in the clinch but McFadden improves position.
McFadden landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
McFadden lands a nice knee to the body.
McFadden tries to land knees in the clinch but Stig avoids the damage to the body.
McFadden connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stig's face.
Stig tries to throw a body punch but McFadden avoids it by throwing Stig back against the cage.
A knee to the head by McFadden.
Stig misses with an elbow over the top.
Stig holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the head but Stig blocks with his arms.
McFadden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stig rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McFadden moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that David McFadden will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McFadden thumps Stig with a low kick.
David McFadden is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Good exchange - Stig coming out on top.
McFadden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Stig avoids the head kick by McFadden.
McFadden wants to clinch up but Stig keeps it at a distance.
McFadden wants to clinch.
Stig does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McFadden closes the distance and lands a one-two.
McFadden instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFadden blocks an elbow strike from Stig.
Stig wants to break free but McFadden has control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A knee to the head by McFadden.
Stig manages to break the clinch.
McFadden is looking to clinch but Stig is avoiding it.
Stig with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFadden clinches up against the cage.
Stig misses with a punch on the inside.
Stig on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McFadden throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stig blocks it with crossed arms.
McFadden blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McFadden tries to land knees in the clinch but Stig avoids the damage to the body.
Stig throws a head punch that misses.
Stig looking to slow down the pace here.
McFadden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McFadden misses with a two punch combination.
Stig dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McFadden throws a head kick but Stig moves out of range.
The Stig is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McFadden swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Stig counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McFadden tries to clinch up but Stig circles away and keeps his distance.
McFadden doesn't manage to clinch there - Stig circles away.
Stig looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Stig tests McFadden's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stig swats away the attempt to clinch by McFadden.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stig takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stig throws a body shot but no joy.
Stig looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McFadden throws a head kick that misses.
McFadden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stig.
McFadden swinging wildly here.
Stig throws out a leg kick but McFadden moves out of range and Stig only half commits.
McFadden is looking for a counter combo.
McFadden misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McFadden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Some wild striking there from McFadden.
Stig avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McFadden takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McFadden with a knee to the head.
McFadden misses with a knee to the head.
Stig lands a right hand.
Stig throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McFadden blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stig working hard to break the clinch.
Stig misses with a body punch.
Stig manages to break the clinch.
McFadden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stig connects with a single shot there.
McFadden misses with an uppercut
and Stig connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McFadden looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McFadden is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McFadden drives through and clinches with Stig against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stig lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down McFadden.
Stig is looking to control McFadden's arms but McFadden gets an underhook and turns him. Now Stig has his back to the cage.
McFadden tries to land knees in the clinch but Stig avoids the damage to the body.
McFadden missing with knees to the body.
McFadden tries a knee to the head but Stig blocks it.
David McFadden has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McFadden blocks an uppercut.
Stig is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McFadden is defending well for now.
Stig tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stig just leaning against McFadden, taking a breather.
Stig lands a body punch in the clinch.
McFadden with a knee to the head.
McFadden with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Stig misses with a punch on the inside.
Stig lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stig lands with a left to the head.
Stig throws a punch but it's blocked by McFadden.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stig avoids it.
McFadden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that David McFadden will probably get the nod.
That's time! McFadden's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
McFadden takes one to the side of the head.
McFadden tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Stig counters with a nice uppercut.
The Stig seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McFadden tries to clinch up.
McFadden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stig.
McFadden wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McFadden tries to close the distance and clinch but Stig swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McFadden rushes Stig and presses him up against the cage.
McFadden throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stig blocks it with crossed arms.
Stig lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stig swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McFadden connects with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McFadden missing with knees to the body.
Stig digs a right hand underneath McFadden's ribcage. McFadden let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Stig blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stig on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McFadden tries to land knees in the clinch but Stig avoids the damage to the body.
Stig lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stig blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stig swings wildly with an uppercut but McFadden uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stig slows down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Stig fails to land.
McFadden is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
McFadden tries to land knees in the clinch but Stig avoids the damage to the body.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stig avoids it.
Stig managing to block the knees to the body from McFadden.
Stig lands a shoulder strike.
McFadden trying to land knees to the body.
Stig pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stig fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
David McFadden is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFadden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stig is defending well for now.
A short right from Stig.
McFadden avoiding damage as Stig throws knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stig avoids it.
Stig swings wildly with an uppercut but McFadden uses good head movement to avoid it.
McFadden connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stig's face.
Stig trying to control the position but instead, McFadden has worked for underhooks and has pushed Stig into the cage.
Stig on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the head but Stig blocks with his arms.
Stig avoiding damage as McFadden throws knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McFadden using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stig has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McFadden misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stig.
The Stig has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stig avoiding damage as McFadden throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stig misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McFadden.
McFadden is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stig is defending well for now.
Come on Stig - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Stig working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stig throws an elbow but it misses.
McFadden missing with knees to the body.
McFadden scores a nice knee to the body.
McFadden misses with a knee strike.
Stig working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McFadden misses with a knee to the head.
McFadden blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Stig.
Stig lands with a light punch inside.
McFadden looking to throw knees to the head but Stig is blocking nicely.
Stig's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Stig takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stig tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McFadden staying out of range there.
McFadden walks into a stiff left hand from Stig.
McFadden has closed the distance and engaged Stig in a clinch.
Stig working aggressively here.
Stig misses with some punches.
Stig lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stig lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stig throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stig lands a hook that snaps the head of McFadden backwards.
A short body shot lands from Stig as the two fighters clinch.
Stig misses with some punches.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
McFadden tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stig avoids it.
McFadden breaks the clinch.
McFadden 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.
Stig swats away the attempt to clinch by McFadden.
And that's the end of the fight!
The Stig comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McFadden 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:30
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eli Armis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaudencio Roman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armis comes to the cage accompanied by Mortal Kombat Theme. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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32
130 lbs
15 - 14 - 1 |
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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
31 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eli Armis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gaudencio Roman!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roman misses with a hook. Armis ducked under it nicely.
Roman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Armis moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nice straight punches there by Roman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Roman.
Roman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Roman.
Armis shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Roman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Roman wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Armis manages to pass to side control.
Armis is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Roman is just riding it out for now. Armis eventually gives up the hold.
Roman is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roman wants to get back to full guard.
Armis will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Roman makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Roman.
Armis slips nicely into half guard.
Roman trying to control from the bottom.
Armis works his way into side control.
Roman tries to buck Armis off but Armis is having none of it.
Roman is trying to work for a sweep but Armis has mounted him!
Roman is squirming around, avoiding Armis's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roman keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Roman looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Armis is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Roman won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Armis off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eli Armis!
During a confident post fight interview, Eli Armis thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Austin Anderson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximillian Xezeron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xezeron is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Our Truth by Lacuna Coil. Austin Anderson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
26 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Austin Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Maximillian Xezeron!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xezeron stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anderson.
Anderson with a hook.
Anderson checks the leg kick nicely there.
It looked like Anderson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Xezeron.
We've been told by Anderson's head coaches at Mello MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Anderson jabs Xezeron to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Xezeron.
It appears Anderson was looking to counter with a kick there.
Xezeron slips under a jab from Anderson.
Anderson avoids the body shot from Xezeron.
Xezeron has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Xezeron tries a head kick but it misses.
Xezeron throws a wild body kick that Anderson sees coming a mile off.
Anderson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Xezeron uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Xezeron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Xezeron 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Anderson takes a swing at Xezeron's ribcage but misses.
Xezeron stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anderson.
Xezeron uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Anderson.
Anderson connects with an inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Xezeron.
Anderson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Xezeron misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xezeron throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Xezeron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Xezeron tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Anderson throws an overhand right that lands on Xezeron's shoulder, as Xezeron tries to avoid the shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Anderson - that will leave a mark!
Xezeron throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Austin Anderson has been cut.
Xezeron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Anderson connects with a body shot.
Anderson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Xezeron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xezeron throws a head kick that half lands.
Anderson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xezeron. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xezeron takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Xezeron lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Anderson is rocked!
Xezeron uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Xezeron chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Anderson can pounce on him.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xezeron manages to avoid it.
Xezeron misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson seems to have got his legs back now.
Anderson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Xezeron at a distance.
A slow jab from Anderson misses its intended target.
A shot to the liver by Anderson. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xezeron uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Xezeron misses with a leg kick.
Xezeron throws a sloppy head kick
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Anderson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Xezeron misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Xezeron sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Anderson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Xezeron. Xezeron circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Xezeron throws a head kick that misses.
Xezeron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Anderson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xezeron is trying to counter with his kicks.
Donk. Anderson catches Xezeron right on the button with a cross.
Good leg kick by Anderson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Xezeron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xezeron misses with a head kick.
Anderson takes a swing at Xezeron's ribcage but misses.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Xezeron misses with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Xezeron checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Xezeron takes one to the side of the head.
Xezeron avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Xezeron uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Anderson.
Xezeron throws a big counter head kick but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Xezeron.
Anderson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Xezeron slips a jab from Anderson.
Anderson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Xezeron throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Xezeron.
Xezeron avoids a kick to the body.
Xezeron takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xezeron manages to avoid it.
Xezeron takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Anderson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Xezeron lands with an uppercut that bounces Anderson off the cage and back into range.
Anderson lands a jab to the nose.
Xezeron throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Xezeron.
A leg kick checked by Xezeron.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xezeron throws a series of punches but Anderson moves out of range.
Xezeron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Anderson throws a leg kick which misses Xezeron's front leg but catches the back leg as Xezeron tries to avoid it.
Anderson throws a jab but it's blocked by Xezeron.
Xezeron tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson lands a nice looking body shot.
Xezeron fails to land with a series of punches.
Anderson throws out a powerful jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Anderson!
Xezeron looks winded!
Anderson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Anderson scores with a nice right hand.
Xezeron throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Anderson digs a good body shot into Xezeron's ribs.
Xezeron throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xezeron takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Some bone on bone action there as Xezeron checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Anderson cracks the inside of Xezeron's front leg.
Xezeron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Xezeron displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Anderson throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Anderson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Austin Anderson's cut.
That's time! Anderson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Anderson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Xezeron. That did some damage!
Anderson swings for the body but Xezeron moves out of range.
Anderson bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Anderson catches Xezeron with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Xezeron misses the shot to the body.
Xezeron tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Xezeron.
Anderson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Xezeron has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Anderson finds it's way round the side to connect with Xezeron's head.
Xezeron lands a high kick!
Xezeron moves out of range as Anderson throws a body kick.
Anderson misses with a two punch combination.
Anderson throws a nice looking combination but Xezeron bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Xezeron is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Xezeron's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Xezeron throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Anderson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xezeron was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Anderson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xezeron can do to turn this around?
Xezeron moves out of range of the body kick.
Austin Anderson is winning the standup battle so far.
Xezeron scores with a head kick. Anderson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Xezeron has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Anderson.
Anderson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson throws a low kick but Xezeron moves out of range easily.
Anderson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Anderson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Anderson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Xezeron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xezeron throws a leg kick but Anderson sees it coming and moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
Some bone on bone action there as Anderson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Anderson lands a slapping body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Anderson misses the target.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Xezeron might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Anderson has got the better of the exchanges.
Xezeron throws a head kick that misses.
Xezeron throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Anderson jabs Xezeron right on the nose. Xezeron blinks but takes it well.
Xezeron tries a head kick but it misses.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Xezeron is just out of range.
Anderson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice shot by Anderson.
Xezeron fails to land with a series of punches.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Xezeron.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
No joy there for Anderson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Xezeron uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Anderson.
Maximillian Xezeron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Xezeron throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Xezeron throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Xezeron is breathing heavily.
Xezeron takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Xezeron shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Xezeron throws a lazy head kick
and Anderson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Xezeron throws a sloppy head kick
and Anderson counters with a body kick that stops Xezeron in his tracks momentarily.
Anderson cracks Xezeron with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Xezeron has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Xezeron dodges the punch combination from Anderson.
Anderson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Xezeron's head.
Donk. Anderson catches Xezeron right on the button with a cross.
Anderson slips under a jab.
Anderson digs a good body shot into Xezeron's ribs.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Xezeron moves out of range.
Xezeron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Anderson scores with a sloppy right hand. Xezeron should have avoided that one.
Anderson looks for the body kick but Xezeron saw that one coming.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xezeron was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Xezeron's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Anderson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Xezeron scrambles back to his feet.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Xezeron moves out of range.
Xezeron throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xezeron manages to avoid it.
Xezeron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xezeron throws a head kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Xezeron.
Anderson throws a nice looking combination but Xezeron bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Xezeron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Xezeron.
Anderson cracks the inside of Xezeron's front leg.
Anderson misses with a body kick.
Xezeron closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Xezeron takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Anderson misses with a looping left.
Xezeron throws a fast counter high kick but Anderson manages to duck under it in time.
Anderson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Anderson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Xezeron moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Xezeron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xezeron is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Anderson rather than just go for the knockout.
Anderson misses with a hook. Xezeron ducked under it nicely.
Anderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Xezeron throws a leg kick but Anderson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Xezeron throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anderson. Xezeron does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anderson lands with a nice body punch.
Anderson misses with a wild body shot.
Xezeron misses with a low kick.
Anderson throwing a counter right hand but Xezeron manages to avoid it.
Anderson misses with a straight left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xezeron walks into a straight right hand from Anderson.
Xezeron swinging wildly here.
Anderson takes a swing at Xezeron's ribcage but misses.
Xezeron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Austin Anderson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Austin Anderson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Anderson lunges at Xezeron with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Xezeron's hand.
Jab by Anderson.
Anderson avoids the head kick by Xezeron.
Xezeron lands a head kick. Anderson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
A big left from Anderson misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Anderson, right into the meat.
A head kick misses from Xezeron.
Anderson jabs Xezeron to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Anderson lands a jab to Xezeron's midsection.
Xezeron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Xezeron avoids the body shot from Anderson.
Xezeron throws a sloppy head kick and Anderson moves out of range easily.
Xezeron takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Xezeron checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xezeron throws a head kick but Anderson moves out of range.
Anderson cracks Xezeron with a good jab.
Xezeron is looking to clinch.
Xezeron uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Xezeron takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Anderson, as that shot connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson misses with a low kick.
Anderson dodges the punch combination from Xezeron.
Xezeron misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Anderson with a jab.
A big right from Anderson misses.
Xezeron with the counter takedown but Anderson avoids it easily.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xezeron was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
A chopping leg kick lands by Anderson.
Xezeron plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Anderson lands a body shot.
Nice body kick there by Anderson.
Xezeron slips a straight right by Anderson.
And Xezeron responds with a good body kick, but Anderson manages to step out the way in time.
Xezeron lands a head kick. Anderson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Xezeron misses with a head kick.
Anderson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Anderson moves away from the strike by Xezeron.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Anderson throws a head kick but Xezeron moves out of range.
Anderson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Xezeron looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Maximillian Xezeron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Austin Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson lands with a good body shot.
Xezeron ducks under a wild hook from Anderson.
Anderson misses with a body shot.
Anderson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Xezeron takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Xezeron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Anderson misses.
A head kick by Xezeron misses
enabling Anderson to counter with a crisp jab.
Anderson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xezeron manages to avoid it.
Xezeron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Anderson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Xezeron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Anderson.
Xezeron throws a head kick that misses.
Xezeron plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Anderson scores with a push kick.
Xezeron misses with a head kick.
Xezeron takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson cracks Xezeron with an open hand slap.
Anderson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xezeron sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xezeron fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Anderson manages to avoid it.
Anderson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anderson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Xezeron walks into a left hand.
Anderson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Xezeron 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.
Anderson connects with a body shot that sends Xezeron's belly button to the back.
A head kick misses from Xezeron.
Anderson blocks a head kick by Xezeron.
Anderson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Xezeron stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Anderson.
Xezeron on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Anderson. Anderson obviously looking to wear him down.
Xezeron fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Anderson.
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!
Anderson lands a leg kick that knocks Xezeron off balance momentarily.
Anderson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xezeron throws a head kick that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Anderson, as that shot connected.
Anderson works over Xezeron's head and body with a nice combination.
Xezeron misses with a head kick.
Xezeron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anderson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Xezeron misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Anderson.
Anderson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Xezeron.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Xezeron crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Anderson - the referee stops the clock and Xezeron gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Anderson. Xezeron manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Anderson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Xezeron.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Xezeron pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Xezeron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xezeron takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Xezeron takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Anderson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Austin Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Anderson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Austin Anderson!
Austin Anderson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sigurd Ragnarsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grey Worm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ragnarsson's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Animal. Worm is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Der Kaptain. Sigurd Ragnarsson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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160 lbs
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140 lbs
15 - 11 - 1 |
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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
15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sigurd Ragnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Grey Worm!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnarsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Worm.
Worm moves out of range of the strikes.
Worm tries to move into range but Ragnarsson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Worm closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Worm lands in his opponent's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ragnarsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ragnarsson keeping moving, preventing Worm from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ragnarsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Ragnarsson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Worm gets full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Worm working a defensive guard but Ragnarsson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Worm struggling a bit here.
Ragnarsson slows the pace down.
Ragnarsson trying to control the action but Worm is working from the bottom.
Ragnarsson has an Americana. Worm didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Ragnarsson is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Ragnarsson hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Sigurd Ragnarsson!
Sigurd Ragnarsson made sure to mention his sponsor, Bullet Proof System in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luis Garavito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slade Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garavito comes to the cage accompanied by Thieves - Ministry. 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 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luis Garavito!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 2, fighting out of London, Slade Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garavito moves out of range of the body kick.
Garavito slips a jab from Wilson.
Wilson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A solid leg kick lands there for Garavito.
Garavito stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Garavito looks to land a left hand but Wilson moved out of range nicely.
Garavito stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garavito.
Wilson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garavito.
Garavito throws a lazy uppercut
and Wilson counters with an outside leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Wilson has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Wilson misses with a straight right.
Wilson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Garavito counters with a straight right hand.
Wilson tries to land a leg kick but Garavito saw it coming and moves away.
Wilson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garavito buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Garavito has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Abraham in the buildup to the fight.
Garavito lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wilson scores with a nice right hand.
Wilson tries to move into range but Garavito moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson misses with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Garavito.
Garavito just misses with a punch to the body.
Wilson defending well as Garavito loads up on a big left hand.
Wilson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Garavito.
Garavito misses with a double jab.
Wilson with the counter takedown but Garavito avoids it easily.
Wilson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garavito.
Wilson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Luis Garavito is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garavito takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Garavito scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wilson looking to score a takedown here. Garavito is defending well but Wilson drives through and ends up in Garavito's guard.
Wilson looking to pass the guard.
Wilson trying to control but Garavito is working from the bottom.
Wilson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wilson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilson tries to free his leg and advance position but Garavito is retaining full guard.
Garavito keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Garavito pulls Wilson in close to prevent any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Garavito lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson looking to score a takedown here. Garavito is defending well but Wilson drives through and ends up in Garavito's guard.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Garavito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garavito managing to control the position.
Wilson controlling from the top position.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Garavito is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garavito is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wilson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Garavito is keeping the position for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Garavito fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wilson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Garavito dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Garavito scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wilson misses with a straight right.
Garavito went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wilson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wilson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Luis Garavito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilson darts in looking for a takedown but Garavito gets double underhooks and turns Wilson into the cage.
A swing and a miss from Garavito.
Garavito misses with a looping right.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Garavito.
Wilson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Garavito throws out a loose jab but Wilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garavito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wilson can do to turn this around?
A jab from Garavito finds it's way through Wilson's defenses.
Garavito rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Wilson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Wilson shapes to counter with a head kick.
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!
Wilson slips under a jab.
Wilson blocks a jab.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garavito misses with an uppercut.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garavito throws a hook but Wilson avoids it easily.
Wilson misses with an uppercut. Garavito saw that one coming.
Garavito appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Wilson slips under a jab.
Wilson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wilson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Garavito, as that shot connected.
Garavito misses with a low kick.
Garavito misses with a body punch
and Wilson counters with a straight right hand.
Jab, jab by Garavito - just one landing.
Garavito blocks the body kick.
Wilson throws a lazy right hand but Garavito sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wilson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wilson misses with an uppercut. Garavito saw that one coming.
Garavito loads up on a big right hand but Wilson slips the punch.
Wilson misses with a low kick as Garavito jumps back.
Wilson throws a head kick but Garavito moves out of range.
It looked like Garavito wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garavito misses with a hook. Wilson ducked under it nicely.
Garavito throws out a loose jab but Wilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wilson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Wilson is looking to slow Garavito down with leg kicks.
Wilson tries to clinch
and Garavito counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Garavito slaps away a takedown attempt from Wilson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wilson throws a hook but Garavito blocks it.
Wilson slips under a jab from Garavito.
Wilson lands with a right hand.
Garavito lands with a right hand.
Garavito throws a hook but Wilson blocks it.
Garavito keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wilson.
Garavito throws out a loose jab but Wilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Garavito.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garavito throws an overhand right that lands on Wilson's shoulder, as Wilson tries to avoid the shot.
Garavito throws the kick towards the body but Wilson avoids it.
Garavito misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilson.
Wilson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilson blocks a jab.
Garavito connects with a jab.
Wilson throws a chopping leg kick but Garavito manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Garavito looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilson is just out of range.
Garavito scores with a punch to the head.
Garavito throws a right hand that misses
and Garavito takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wilson tries to clinch up.
Garavito looks for the body kick but Wilson saw that one coming.
Luis Garavito is winning the standup battle so far.
Wilson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wilson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wilson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Garavito scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws a body shot but no joy.
Wilson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wilson.
Luis Garavito has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Slade Wilson.
Garavito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Wilson finds it's way through Garavito's defenses.
Garavito looks to land a combination but Wilson avoids it well.
Wilson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wilson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Garavito's calf.
Wilson bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Wilson wants to control but Garavito is keeping him busy.
Wilson swings around for an armbar but Garavito sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wilson's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garavito controls from within his opponent's guard.
Wilson wants to sweep here but Garavito controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Garavito dominated that second 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.
Wilson takes a swing at Garavito's ribcage but misses.
Wilson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wilson throws a leg kick
and Garavito counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Garavito misses with a straight left.
Garavito misses the jab.
Garavito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wilson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Garavito lands a nice shot that snaps Wilson's head back.
Wilson moves out of range of the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garavito takes a swing at Wilson's ribcage but misses.
Nice straight punches there by Garavito. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Garavito.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Garavito as he avoids it easily.
Garavito throws a jab when Wilson was well out of range.
Garavito ducks right into an uppercut from Wilson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garavito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wilson was well out of range. Poor timing from Garavito.
A nice side step and Wilson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wilson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wilson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Garavito takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wilson connects with a solid leg kick.
Wilson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garavito.
Wilson lands a nice looking body shot.
Wilson lands a head kick!
Wilson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wilson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Garavito misses with a straight left.
Wilson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garavito.
Garavito swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wilson lands the left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garavito ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wilson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garavito. Garavito obviously looking to wear him down.
Wilson slips under a jab.
Garavito keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Garavito takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wilson throws a sloppy head kick and Garavito moves out of range easily.
Wilson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Garavito misses with a looping right.
Wilson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Garavito lands a jab to Wilson's midsection.
Wilson throws an overhand right that lands on Garavito's shoulder, as Garavito tries to avoid the shot.
Garavito throwing a counter right hand but Wilson manages to avoid it.
Wilson cracks Garavito with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Wilson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wilson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Garavito throws the left hand but Wilson avoids the punch easily.
Garavito jabs at Wilson's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws a lazy head kick
and Garavito cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wilson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Garavito shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Wilson gets a takedown into half guard.
Wilson is looking to take a break and control but Garavito is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garavito is trying is best to control the position here.
Wilson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Garavito is defending against the submission attempts here by Wilson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garavito is trying to get back to full guard.
Wilson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Wilson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Garavito is just riding it out for now. Wilson eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slade Wilson really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wilson misses with a hook. Garavito ducked under it nicely.
Garavito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Wilson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Garavito.
Garavito misses with a body shot
and Wilson counters with a left to the body.
Garavito lands an overhand right.
Garavito missing with a left hand there. Wilson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wilson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Garavito on the side of the head.
Garavito uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilson.
Garavito swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Garavito misses the target.
Wilson misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick there by Garavito.
Wilson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wilson slips a jab and a cross from Garavito.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson slips a jab from Garavito.
Wilson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A low kick from Garavito misses
and Wilson counters with a nice uppercut.
Wilson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A good leg kick by Wilson.
A big left from Garavito misses.
Garavito misses with an uppercut. Wilson saw that one coming.
A left lands for Garavito.
Garavito throws the left hand but Wilson avoids the punch easily.
Wilson scores with a decent looking hook.
Wilson throws a lazy uppercut
and Garavito counters with an inside leg kick.
Wilson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Garavito backs up against the cage.
Wilson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wilson moves forwards but Garavito connects with a nice, crisp jab.
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!
Wilson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wilson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garavito works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Garavito misses with a left hand
and Wilson counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick misses from Wilson.
Garavito thows a left - swing and a miss!
Garavito throws a lazy right hand but Wilson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wilson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Garavito misses with a jab, cross combination.
Garavito throws a shot from downtown. Wilson moves away and avoids it.
Garavito slips a straight right by Wilson.
A swing and a miss from Garavito.
Wilson slips a jab and a cross from Garavito.
Garavito doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wilson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Garavito if he has to take too many more of those.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Wilson looks to score with a jab to the body but Garavito is just out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Garavito misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garavito throws a hook but Wilson avoids it easily.
Garavito lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Garavito connects with a solid leg kick.
Garavito with a nice cross.
Wilson lands a slapping body shot.
Garavito drops his hands momentarily and Wilson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Garavito throws an off balance right hand
and Wilson counters with a nice body shot.
Garavito misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Garavito as he avoids it easily.
Wilson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wilson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Garavito.
Garavito scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garavito moves away from the strike by Wilson.
Wilson ducks right into an uppercut from Garavito.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws the left hand but Garavito avoids the punch easily.
Wilson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Garavito's waist but Garavito gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wilson off to one side.
Nice shot lands for Garavito.
Wilson lands an overhand right.
Wilson misses with the combination.
Wilson moves away from the strike by Garavito.
Wilson works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilson. Garavito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilson scores with a three punch combo!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A swing and a miss from Garavito.
Wilson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garavito ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Garavito throws a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Slade Wilson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Garavito looks to land a right hand but Wilson moved out of range.
Garavito throws a body punch but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Garavito throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Wilson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Wilson blocks a leg kick.
Garavito misses with a right hand
and Wilson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Wilson cracks Garavito with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wilson.
Wilson is looking to chop away at Garavito's legs.
Wilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garavito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Garavito.
Sloppy strikes from Garavito. Those never looked like landing.
Jab from Garavito.
Garavito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wilson.
Garavito misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson looks to land a combination. Garavito sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Luis Garavito has been cut.
Wilson drops his hands momentarily and Garavito takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Garavito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A countering left hand to the body from Wilson misses.
Wilson goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Garavito lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Garavito throws the left hand but Wilson avoids the punch easily.
Wilson scores with a sloppy right hand. Garavito should have avoided that one.
Wilson tests Garavito's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wilson throws a low kick, looking for Garavito's leg but Garavito calmly moves out of range.
Wilson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wilson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
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!
Garavito moves out of range of the body kick from Wilson.
Garavito lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Garavito takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garavito darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wilson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garavito looks to land a right hand but Wilson moved out of range.
Wilson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Garavito momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilson. Garavito does a little dance to reset his feet.
Garavito swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Garavito throws out a loose jab but Wilson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garavito lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Garavito misses with an uppercut. Wilson saw that one coming.
Garavito keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garavito swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Garavito misses with a looping left.
A jab from Garavito misses.
Garavito looks to throw the jab but Wilson is out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wilson.
Garavito throws an overhand right that lands on Wilson's shoulder, as Wilson tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garavito went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Garavito misses with a straight left.
Garavito loads up on a big right hand but Wilson slips the punch.
Wilson throws a nice head kick!
Garavito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A low kick from Wilson is predictable there
and Garavito counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice cross by Garavito.
Wilson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Garavito fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wilson checks it well.
Wilson throws a fast counter high kick but Garavito manages to duck under it in time.
Nice cross by Garavito.
Wilson shoots and misses
and Garavito counters with a nice uppercut.
Garavito throws a shot to the body.
Wilson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garavito throws a leg kick but Wilson checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garavito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Garavito scores with a jab to the body.
Wilson misses with a head kick.
Wilson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garavito scores with a jab.
Garavito throws a jab but it's blocked by Wilson.
Wilson throws a leg kick but Garavito sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Wilson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garavito was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilson.
Garavito throws a hook but Wilson blocks it.
Wilson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Garavito at a distance.
Garavito misses with a right hand
and Wilson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wilson lands a jab.
Wilson throws a jab but it's blocked by Garavito.
As Wilson backs away, Garavito returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Garavito swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Luis Garavito.
I think Garavito 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 47:48
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 48:48
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 49:47
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Blaine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sean Carter Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henry Blaine!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sean Carter Williams!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Blaine. That snapped Williams's head back.
Williams feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Blaines jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Henry Blaine has been cut.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Blaine was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blaine just misses with a punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Williams 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Blaine misses the target.
Blaine throws a nice looking combination but Williams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Williams gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Blaine.
Blaine throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Blaine slips a jab from Williams.
Blaine jabs Williams to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blaine looks to land a left hand but Williams moved out of range nicely.
Williams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Williams tries to clinch up but Blaine circles away and keeps his distance.
Williams slips under a jab from Blaine.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blaine fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Williams's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blaine connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Williams scrambles back to his feet.
Williams takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blaine throws a left and a right that both miss
and Williams counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice defenses there by Williams.
A big left from Blaine misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Blaine misses the target.
Williams ducks under a wild hook from Blaine.
Blaine thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blaine loads up on a big right hand but Williams slips the punch.
Blaine swings widly with a right hand
and Williams counters with a crisp one two that drops Blaine! Williams thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Blaine to his feet! Blaine is in big trouble!
Blaine is rocked!
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!
Williams moves away from the strike by Blaine.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blaine tries to get into range but Williams steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Blaine! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Williams scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sean Carter Williams!
Sean Carter Williams is the new heavyweight champion!
Sean Carter Williams was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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