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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackie Chan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adelbert Gainsborough (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gainsborough is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Whole Lotta Love. 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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270 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jackie Chan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adelbert Gainsborough!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Chan.
Chan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gainsborough's head backwards.
Gainsborough swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chan tries to counter by clinching up but Gainsborough breaks away and moves out of range.
Chan gets caught napping as Gainsborough dives in and scores a takedown. Chan manages to retain 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.
Gainsborough throwing strikes from guard but Chan blocks nicely.
Chan kicks Gainsborough off and gets to his feet.
Chan misses with a looping left.
Chan missing with a left hand there. Gainsborough was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gainsborough has his takedown stuffed
and Chan holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Gainsborough blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chan is trying to break the clinch but Gainsborough is controlling him.
I was talking to Chan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Chan tries for a takedown but Gainsborough manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chan.
Gainsborough misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chan.
Gainsborough using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Chan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Chan gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Chan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Chan trying to control the action but Gainsborough is working from the bottom.
Gainsborough wants to get back to his feet.
Gainsborough on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Gainsborough has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at SiTech MMA Academy ($50/week). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Gainsborough wants to improve his position but Chan is controlling well.
Gainsborough is staying active underneath Chan, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chan blocks the strikes from Gainsborough.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Chan lands strikes from half guard.
Gainsborough is looking to escape.
Gainsborough regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Chan.
Gainsborough keeping moving, preventing Chan from controlling successfully.
Chan sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Chan throws a big right hand that misses.
Gainsborough is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chan tries to free his leg and advance position but Gainsborough is retaining full guard.
Gainsborough looking for a sweep. Not yet Gainsborough, not yet.
Chan throws a big right hand that misses.
Gainsborough looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chan is one step ahead there.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gainsborough misses with a wild body shot.
Gainsborough fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Chan, pushing him back against the cage.
Chan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chan lands a nice uppercut.
Chan throws a head punch that misses.
Chan misses with a body punch.
Chan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chan loads up on a big right hand but Gainsborough slips the punch.
Gainsborough fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Chan.
Chan connects with a single shot there.
Chan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gainsborough was well out of range. Poor timing from Chan.
Chan throws a leg kick but Gainsborough sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gainsborough tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gainsborough fails to land with a series of punches.
Gainsborough jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gainsborough throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gainsborough fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gainsborough's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gainsborough duly obliges.
Chan jabs Gainsborough right on the nose. Gainsborough blinks but takes it well.
Chan scores with a decent looking hook.
Gainsborough moves out of range of the strikes.
Gainsborough checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chan cracks Gainsborough with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gainsborough looks winded!
Chan 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.
Gainsborough is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackie Chan dominated that round.
That's time! Chan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Chan thuds a left hand into Gainsborough's body.
Gainsborough throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Chan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Chan is looking for a takedown. Wow, that's a brutal slam - Gainsborough is in big trouble! Chan is landing strikes from the mount and this one is all over! The ref jumps in to save a confused looking Gainsborough. Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Jackie Chan!
Adelbert Gainsborough spoke after the fight, saying 'ok,thank'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Calirante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Landen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calirante comes to the cage accompanied by Bob Marley - I Shot The Sheriff. Santiago Calirante could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Paul Landen's chin.
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150 lbs
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156 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Santiago Calirante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Landen!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landen misses with a low kick.
Landen throws a poor cross that misses
and Calirante counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Calirante won't allow Landen to sweep him here.
Calirante sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Calirante stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Landen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Landen keeping moving, preventing Calirante from controlling successfully.
Calirante controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calirante trying to control the position from guard on top but Landen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landen being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Calirante with a nice cross.
Calirante tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Landen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Calirante blocks a head kick by Landen.
Calirante blocks a leg kick.
Calirante misses with a low kick.
A little jabbing left from Landen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Calirante moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Landen throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Calirante.
Decent striking displayed by Landen there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calirante 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.
Calirante has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID267K) in the buildup to the fight.
Landen connects with a single shot there.
Calirante moves out of range as Landen strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Calirante darts in trying to clinch
and Landen counters with an outside leg kick.
Calirante throws a head kick but Landen moves out of range.
Landen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Landen throws a hook to the side of Calirante's head but Calirante sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Calirante swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Calirante tries a low kick but Landen avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landen throws a combination that misses
and Landen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Landen 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.
Landen avoids the head kick by Calirante.
Calirante lands a jab to the nose.
Landen defending well as Calirante loads up on a big left hand.
Calirante misses with a kick to the body
and Landen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Landen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Calirante bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Landen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Calirantes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Calirante cracks Landen with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Landen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Landen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Landen misses.
Jab from Calirante.
Calirante throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Calirante cracks Landen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Landen is rocked!
Calirante throws a head kick that misses.
Landen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Calirante drops his hands momentarily and Landen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A low kick from Landen is predictable there
and Calirante counters with a nice kick to the body.
Calirante is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Landen.
Calirante connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Landen momentarily.
Landen is still on wobbly legs! Can Calirante finish him?
and Calirante counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Landen! He's just covering up as Calirante starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Santiago Calirante!
Santiago Calirante bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Johny Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Uncle Creepy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
153 lbs
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155 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
Great wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Johny Chambers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uncle Creepy!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chambers throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Chambers clinches up with Creepy and pushes him back against the cage.
Creepy digs a right hand into Chambers's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chambers's gas tank.
Creepy has a couple of punches blocked by Chambers.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Creepy.
Creepy has a couple of punches blocked by Chambers.
Creepy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Creepy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Creepy tries to work over Chambers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chambers scores with a hook to the body.
Chambers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chambers misses with a punch on the inside.
Creepy swings wildly with an uppercut but Chambers uses good head movement to avoid it.
Creepy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Creepy.
Chambers blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chambers drops down looking for an ankle pick but Creepy pulls his leg out and moves away.
Chambers closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short left from Creepy.
Creepy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chambers backwards.
Chambers is looking to take this one to the mat.
Chambers lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Creepy backwards.
Chambers has Creepy pressed against the cage.
Chambers is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Creepy is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johny Chambers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chambers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Creepy.
Creepy misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Creepy.
Chambers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Creepy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Chambers wants to stall.
Chambers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chambers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chambers swings wildly with an uppercut but Creepy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chambers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Creepy.
Chambers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Creepy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Creepy misses with a punch to the body.
Creepy misses with the head strike.
Creepy misses with the head strike.
Creepy trying to stall but Chambers improves his position.
Creepy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chambers is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Creepy blocking some punches.
Chambers lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Chambers.
Creepy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chambers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Creepy.
Chambers gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Creepy manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Chambers letting Creepy take a breather here.
Chambers has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Creepy regains guard immediately.
Creepy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chambers.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers throws an elbow that misses. Creepy uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chambers's guard. Nice move by Creepy!
Creepy wants to get up but he can't break Chambers's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Chambers pulls Creepy in close to his closed guard and prevents Creepy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Creepy gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chambers looks to land a left hand but Creepy moved out of range nicely.
Chambers scores with a three punch combo!
Creepy clobbers Chambers with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chambers jabs Creepy right on the nose. Creepy blinks but takes it well.
Creepy misses with an uppercut. Chambers saw that one coming.
Creepy throws a leg kick but Chambers moved away.
Creepy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Chambers is trying hard to land a takedown here. Creepy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Creepy cracks Chambers with a good jab.
Chambers throws a nice looking combination but Creepy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Chambers throws a hook to the side of Creepy's head but Creepy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Uncle Creepy will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Creepy works Chambers's body with a nice hook.
Creepy misses with the combination.
Chambers misses the shot to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Creepy as Chambers shoots in.
Creepy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Creepy cracks Chambers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Creepy looks to score with a jab to the body but Chambers is just out of range.
Chambers throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chambers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Uncle Creepy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chambers shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Creepy as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creepy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Creepy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Creepy looks to score with a jab to the body but Chambers is just out of range.
Chambers uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Creepy has time to react.
Chambers ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Creepy moves away.
Uncle Creepy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Creepy slips a straight right by Chambers.
Chambers tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Creepy defends well and Chambers ends up having to push Creepy into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johny Chambers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A solid leg kick lands there for Creepy.
Creepy looks for the body kick but Chambers saw that one coming.
Chambers ducks right into an uppercut from Creepy.
Chambers swinging wildly here.
Creepy lands a nice shot that snaps Chambers's head back.
Creepy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Creepy moves into the clinch successfully.
Creepy throws a head punch that misses.
Creepy misses with a punch on the inside.
Chambers can't find room to land a body shot as Creepy controls the action.
Creepy struggles to land a body shot inside as Chambers controls his hands.
Creepy misses with a punch to the body.
Chambers throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chambers.
Chambers gets through Creepy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chambers is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chambers lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Creepy.
Chambers tries a body shot but Creepy blocks it.
Creepy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chambers tries to throw a body punch but Creepy avoids it by throwing Chambers back against the cage.
Chambers lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from Chambers.
Creepy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Creepy.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Chambers dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Chambers letting Creepy take a breather here.
Creepy has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Creepy misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Creepy.
Creepy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Creepy working aggressively here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Creepy.
Creepy misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Creepy.
A short right from Chambers on the inside.
Creepy misses with the head strike.
A right hand to the body from Creepy.
Creepy stops a takedown attempt from Chambers.
Creepy struggles to land a body shot inside as Chambers controls his hands.
Chambers misses with a body punch.
Creepy blocking some punches.
Chambers prevents a body shot from Creepy.
Creepy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Creepy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chambers backwards.
Creepy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Creepy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Chambers misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chambers is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Creepy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Chambers lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Creepy backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Chambers.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chambers blocking some punches.
Chambers blocks a body shot from Creepy.
Still in the clinch, Creepy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chambers prevents a body shot from Creepy.
Creepy lands an uppercut.
Creepy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Creepy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Creepy working aggressively here.
Creepy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chambers lands a hook that snaps the head of Creepy backwards.
Chambers lands a right hand.
Creepy tries to work over Chambers's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chambers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Creepy takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Creepy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Uncle Creepy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Chambers connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Creepy's hands.
Chambers closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Chambers is rocked!
Chambers throws out a loose jab but Creepy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oh Chambers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chambers tries to get into range but Creepy steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Chambers! 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! Creepy scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Uncle Creepy!
After winning the bout, Uncle Creepy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Corvo Attano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ross Swann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swann has chosen Corey Hart - I Wear My Sunglasses At Night as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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170 lbs
9 - 10 - 0 |
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32
165 lbs
17 - 9 - 1 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corvo Attano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ross Swann!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swann's jab looks to have found its range, popping Attano under the eye.
Swann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Swann tried to score with a low kick but Attano checks it.
Swann buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Swann tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Attano is able to avoid easily.
Left hook, right uppercut from Swann.
Attano wants to clinch.
Swann scores with a jab to the body.
Attano needs to keep his hands up - Swann had a free shot at his head there.
Attano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Ross Swann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Attano avoids the body shot from Swann.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swann showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Attano.
Attano scores with a jab to the body.
Attano blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swann throws a right hand that Attano ducks under and follows up with a left that Attano also avoids with ease.
Swann moves forwards but Attano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Attano has closed the distance and engaged Swann in a clinch.
Swann misses with some punches.
Attano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Swann can't find room to land a body shot as Attano controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Swann.
A head punch on the inside from Attano fails to land.
Swann working aggressively here.
Attano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Swann works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Swann blocks an uppercut.
Swann tries to throw a body punch but Attano avoids it by throwing Swann back against the cage.
Swann breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Attano looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Attano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Attano throws a right hand that Swann ducks under and follows up with a left that Swann also avoids with ease.
A big left from Swann misses.
Swann avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Attano avoids the head kick by Swann.
Swann just misses with a punch to the body.
Swann connects with an inside leg kick.
Swann keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Swann appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Attano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Swann plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Swann looks for the body kick but Attano saw that one coming.
Swann throws a sloppy head kick and Attano moves out of range easily.
Attano was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Swann uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Swann gets tackled into the cage by Attano. Attano maintains the clinch.
Swann throws a punch but it's blocked by Attano.
Swann breaks from the clinch.
Attano looks to throw the jab but Swann is out of range.
Swann lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Attano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Attano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Swann, pushing him back against the cage.
Swann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swann goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Attano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Attano misses with some punches.
Attano blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Attano is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Swann tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Attano swings wildly with an uppercut but Swann uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Attano lands with a light punch inside.
Attano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Swann tries to throw a body punch but Attano avoids it by throwing Swann back against the cage.
Swann blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Swann blocking some punches.
Attano tries to work over Swann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Attano throws a head punch that misses.
Attano trying to stall but Swann improves his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swann has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A head punch on the inside from Attano fails to land.
Attano tries to work over Swann's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Swann lands a right hand that snaps the head of Attano backwards.
Swann tries to work over Attano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Attano can't find room to land a body shot as Swann controls the action.
Swann prevents a body shot from Attano.
Attano misses with a punch to the body.
Attano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Swann backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swann.
Attano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Attano just leaning against Swann, taking a breather.
Swann lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Attano tries to throw a body punch but Swann avoids it by throwing Attano back against the cage.
Attano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Attano tries to land knees in the clinch but Swann avoids the damage to the body.
Swann swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Attano swings wildly with an uppercut but Swann uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ross Swann dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Swann 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.
Attano scores with a sloppy right hand. Swann should have avoided that one.
Swann looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Attano misses with a double jab.
Swann throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Attano.
A swing and a miss from Attano.
Swann walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Attano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Swann throws a head kick that Attano semi-blocks.
Some wild striking there from Attano.
Swann tries a head kick but it misses.
Swann throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Swann will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Attano throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A head kick misses from Swann.
Attano gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Attano doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Swann.
Attano is rocked!
Attano scores with a shot to the side of Swann's head.
Attano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Attano can't find room to land a body shot as Swann controls the action.
A hook to the body from Attano.
Corvo Attano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Attano takes a shot to the head.
Attano misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Attano - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Attano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Attano misses with a knee to the head.
Good body shot from Swann.
Swann tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Attano's elbow.
Swann lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Swann.
Oh Attano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Swann creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Attano's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Attano drops to his knees and Swann pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ross Swann!
Ross Swann seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Will Genia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milo Markovic (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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170 lbs
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172 lbs
11 - 5 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Will Genia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Milo Markovic!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Genia leaves Markovic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Markovic staying out of range there.
Genia misses with a body kick.
Genia tries to work over Markovic's front leg with a kick but Markovic checks it.
Genia moves out of range as Markovic strikes.
Genia attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Genia connects with a leg kick. Markovic looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Genia has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID267K) in the buildup to the fight.
Markovic misses with a body shot.
Markovic scores with a punch to the head.
Genia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Genia lands with a straight right. Markovic didn't see that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Genia throws a head kick that misses.
Markovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Genia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Markovic lands a jab to the nose.
Genia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Markovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Genia.
Genia lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genia attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Markovic rushes Genia and presses him up against the cage.
Markovic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Genia fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Markovic lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Genia tries to keep at a distance but Markovic has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Genia.
Markovic wants to stall.
Genia works on Markovic's body with a couple of short punches.
Genia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Markovics head.
Genia is pushing Markovic up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Genia is trying to maintain a safe position but Markovic gets an underhook and turns Genia into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Genia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Genia dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Markovic changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Genia fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Will Genia has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Milo Markovic.
Genia looks to throw the jab but Markovic is out of range.
Genia throws a leg kick
and Markovic counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Markovic is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Genia wants to control but Markovic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Genia controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Markovic lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genia keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Genia actively working from the bottom here.
Genia is looking for a sweep. Markovic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Genia is working hard here to advance position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Markovic working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Genia has hold of Markovic's hands but Markovic slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Markovic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Genia avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Markovic.
Genia is pressing down on Markovic's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Genia is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genia is looking to advance position but Markovic won't allow it.
Genia keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Markovic trying to control here.
Markovic tries to get to full guard but Genia has control of the leg.
Markovic keeping control of the position.
Markovic looking for submissions off his back.
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 Will Genia will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Markovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Genia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Genia looks to score with a jab to the body but Markovic is just out of range.
Genia scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Markovic takes the fight into the clinch.
Genia scores with a nice hook to the head.
Genia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Genia swings wildly with an uppercut but Markovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Genia looking to slow down the pace here.
Markovic has had enough of the clinch but Genia keeps him there for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Markovic throws a knee to the head but misses.
Markovic wants a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Genia fails to land.
Markovic breaks the clinch.
Genia throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Markovic misses with a hook. Genia ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Genia.
Genia throws a leg kick
so Markovic counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Markovic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Genia utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Genia is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Markovic postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Markovic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Markovic postures up in Genia's guard and throws a big left but Genia blocks it.
Genia working a defensive guard here.
Genia wants to sweep but no luck.
Genia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Markovic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markovic connects with a couple of short punches.
Markovic lands a couple of elbows.
Genia can't keep his opponent in guard - Markovic advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Genia regains full guard. Nicely done.
Genia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Markovic defends well.
Genia is trying to keep Markovic in close.
Markovic missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Markovic being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genia has his foot on Markovic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Markovic works his way back into a safe position though.
Genia is looking for a triangle here but Markovic uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Markovic working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Markovic working the ground and pound.
Markovic is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Genia knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Genia on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genia is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Markovic off and has taken his back!
Genia looking for the choke from the back.
Milo Markovic has got the better of the ground game so far.
Genia is trying to stick to Markovic's back but Markovic is turning into Genia. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Genia's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Markovic.
Markovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Genia is retaining full guard.
Genia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Markovic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markovic looking to pass the guard.
Genia looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Genia working for a triangle but Markovic defends it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Markovic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Genia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Will Genia is winning the standup battle so far.
Genia throws a hook but Markovic blocks it.
Markovic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Genia misses the target.
The fighters circling - Genia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Markovic misses with a looping left.
Genia scores with a jab to the body.
Genia bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Genia slips a jab and a cross from Markovic.
Nice defenses there by Markovic.
Markovic misses with an uppercut. Genia saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Genia lands a front kick.
Markovic throws out a loose jab but Genia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Markovic wants to slow Genia down by chopping away at his legs.
Markovic shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Genia looking for a sweep. Not yet Genia, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markovic stands up over Genia, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Markovic throwing strikes but missing.
Markovic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Genia wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Markovic stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Genia has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Markovic manages to get his head free but now Genia has transitioned to an armbar! Markovic grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Genia! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Will Genia!
A very excited looking Will Genia made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ottis Toole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mickey Shanks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toole comes to the cage accompanied by Sexy and I Know It by LMFAO. Ottis Toole has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ottis Toole!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mickey Shanks!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shanks throws an off balance right hand
and Toole counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Toole fails with a takedown attempt.
Shanks throws a nice inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shanks.
Shanks misses with the body kick
and Toole counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shanks trying to control the position.
Toole lands a couple of digs.
Toole wants to control from the top but Shanks keeps moving.
Toole is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toole wants to pass the guard but Shanks is keeping the position.
Toole with a nice head shot there.
Toole postures up.
Toole content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Shanks is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Toole preventing the sweep.
Toole working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Toole's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Toole trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toole will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Shanks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Toole with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shanks keeping moving, preventing Toole from controlling successfully.
Toole engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Toole looking to sit in guard and control but Shanks gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Shanks would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toole wants to sweep here but Shanks controlling him for the moment.
Toole is looking for a triangle but Shanks pushes his legs off easily.
Toole lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Toole trying to control but Shanks is working from the bottom.
Toole throws a big right hand that misses.
Shanks looking to control.
Shanks looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toole is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shanks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Toole has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Toole throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shanks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Toole is looking to work some ground and pound but Shanks has wrist control.
Shanks is trying to keep Toole in close.
Toole pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shanks is keeping the position for now.
Toole loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toole trying to control but Shanks is working from the bottom.
Shanks pulls Toole in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ottis Toole dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Toole throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Shanks drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Toole defends it well.
Toole lands with an overhand left.
Toole scores with a decent looking hook.
Shanks throws a nice inside leg kick.
Toole takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Toole looks to land a left hand but Shanks moved out of range nicely.
Toole closes the distance and clinches up with Shanks, looking for a takedown. Toole pushes Shanks against the cage but Shanks circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Shanks gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Toole counters with a two punch combo.
Shanks throws a head kick that misses.
Toole throws a body punch but Shanks moves out of range.
Shanks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Toole missing with a left hand there. Shanks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Toole jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shanks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Toole misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Toole doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shanks throws a leg kick which misses Toole's front leg but catches the back leg as Toole tries to avoid it.
Toole scores with a one two! Shanks had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Toole is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Shanks slips under a jab from Toole.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shanks, right into the meat.
Toole shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shanks defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ottis Toole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shanks tries to work over Toole's front leg with a kick but Toole checks it.
Shanks cracks the inside of Toole's front leg.
Ottis Toole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shanks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shanks tried to score with a low kick but Toole checks it.
Toole throws a looping overhand right but Shanks ducks down to avoid it.
Toole is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shanks can do to turn this around?
Toole dives in for a single leg takedown but Shanks sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Toole is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shanks punishes Toole's body with a nice straight punch.
Shanks lets loose with a powerful body kick. Toole will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Toole rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Shanks counters with an inside leg kick.
Shanks lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Ottis Toole has been cut.
Mickey Shanks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shanks lands a big head kick that sends Toole tumbling to the mat! Shanks takes a step backwards and waves Toole back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Shanks stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Shanks wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shanks misses with a head kick.
Toole 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.
Shanks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shanks connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Toole shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shanks throws a hook to the side of Toole's head but Toole sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Toole's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Shanks lands a big right hand that sends Toole crashing to the mat! Shanks stays standing though and waves Toole back to his feet!
Toole is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toole drops his hands momentarily. Shanks doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Toole staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Toole doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mickey Shanks!
Mickey Shanks is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Mickey Shanks thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Ottis Toole had this to say: 'My opponent may have won this time, but I'm going to eat his children. '.
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