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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Keoki Mana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chase Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chase Morgan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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214 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Keoki Mana!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Chase Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Winston Alpacca and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mana closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Morgan to the mat! Morgan manages to get full guard.
Mana postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Morgan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mana manages to get himself to full guard.
Mana is looking to stand up but Morgan isn't so interested in that idea.
Morgan slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Mana wants to sweep here but Morgan controlling him for the moment.
Morgan is looking to pass into half guard but Mana pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Mana is in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mana wants to stand but Morgan is controlling his posture from full guard.
Mana working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mana with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Morgan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Morgan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Morgan thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mana's head.
Morgan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Morgan not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mana is trying to stand up here but Morgan is controlling him well.
Morgan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Mana on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mana tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Morgan has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mana tries to get to full guard but Morgan has control of the leg.
Morgan keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan moves nicely into side control.
Morgan slows the pace down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mana is looking for a sweep.
Mana is trying to control Morgan's posture but Morgan avoids it.
Mana wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mana tries to buck Morgan off but Morgan is having none of it.
Morgan is staying tight to Mana's torso, preventing him from escaping.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
We've been informed that Morgan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mana closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Morgan connects with a nice looking jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mana fails with the takedown
and Morgan counters with a slapping leg kick.
Mana misses with a takedown
and Morgan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Morgan scores with a leg kick.
Mana stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Morgan.
Mana gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Morgan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keoki Mana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morgan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mana at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chase Morgan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Mana tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mana tries for a takedown but Morgan circles away easily
and Morgan counters with a nice body shot.
Morgan scores with a jab.
Morgan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mana shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Morgan has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Mana is on him like a limpet, forcing Morgan back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan leaning against his opponent.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Morgan receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morgan avoids the elbow strike from Mana, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mana is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Morgan slows down the pace here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Morgan cracks Mana with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Morgan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Mana is looking to break free of the clinch but Morgan has double underhooks.
A bit of stalling here from Morgan.
Knees to the body from Morgan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Morgan lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Morgan stalls.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Mana is trying to pull guard but Morgan has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keoki Mana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A body shot lands from Morgan.
Mana is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Morgan pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Morgan is struggling to control the position.
Morgan is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Chase Morgan.
Morgan lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mana gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Morgan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mana shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Morgan holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Morgan is looking to control Mana's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Morgan avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mana missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Mana thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Mana is nestled in close to Morgan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mana throwing shots but Morgan is blocking nicely.
Morgan taking some punishment here, with Mana in his half guard.
Morgan is holding on to half guard well.
Mana thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Morgan's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Morgan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Morgan managing to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chase Morgan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Mana shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Morgan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Mana with a body shot.
Morgan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Morgan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Morgan just leaning against Mana, taking a breather.
Morgan has Mana pushed against the cage.
Mana working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mana wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Morgan has him pressed against the cage.
Mana fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Morgan stalling against the cage.
Morgan stalls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan is stalling here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Chase Morgan.
Mana takes one to the chin there.
Chase Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mana looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Morgan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Morgan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mana takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mana gets tackled into the cage by Morgan. Morgan maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Morgan.
Morgan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Morgan lands a shot to the body.
Mana wants to break free but Morgan has control.
The referee calls for Morgan to work.
Mana is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Morgan is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Keoki Mana. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Morgan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mana up against the cage.
Morgan taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Morgan's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Morgan continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Chase Morgan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Chase Morgan.
Mana shoots and misses
and Mana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mana with a poor takedown
and Morgan counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Morgan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mana. That did some damage!
Mana with a lazy takedown attempt
and Morgan counters with an inside leg kick.
Morgan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Morgan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Morgan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Mana shoots in looking for a takedown but Morgan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Mana's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Keoki Mana is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mana takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Morgan as Mana shoots in.
Morgan has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mana up against the cage.
Morgan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Morgan stalling the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mana wants a takedown.
Morgan is pushing Mana up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Keoki Mana has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mana goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chase Morgan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Morgan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Santiago Holmes scores the fight 26:30
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 26:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chase Morgan!
Chase Morgan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Euni Rawr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tyler Jensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Euni Rawr!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jensen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jensen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ReVoLuT!oN !sL@nD GYM in the buildup to the fight.
Jensen connects with a leg kick. Rawr looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rawr misses the jab.
Rawr throws a poor cross that misses
letting Jensen counter with a right hand.
Rawr scores with a leg kick.
Rawr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jensen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rawr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rawr.
Nice jab there from Rawr.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rawr.
Rawr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jensen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rawr. Rawr obviously looking to wear him down.
Rawr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Decent striking displayed by Rawr there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rawr swings widly with a right hand
and Jensen counters with a straight right hand.
Rawr has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Jensen moves out of range as Rawr strikes.
Jensen quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jensen scores with a body shot.
Jensen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rawr misses with an uppercut
and Jensen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jensen avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Jensen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rawr misses with a combination
and Jensen counters with a straight right hand.
Rawr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jensen counters with a head kick. That will keep Rawr thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rawr swings widly with a right hand
and Jensen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rawr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jensen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Euni Rawr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jensen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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!
A low kick from Rawr is predictable there
and Jensen counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the body from Rawr misses
and Rawr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rawr.
Jensen checks a low kick from Rawr.
Rawr lands with a nice combination. Jensen backs away looking to recover.
Rawr swings for the body but Jensen moves out of range.
Jensen throws a combination. Rawr tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jensen is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rawr throws a leg kick
and Jensen finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rawr with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jensen throws a jab when Rawr was well out of range.
Rawr takes one to the side of the head.
Rawr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jensen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jensen 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.
Rawr thows a leg kick but Jensen checks it
and Jensen counters with a left and a right that stings Rawr.
A low kick from Rawr is predictable there
and Jensen counters with a nice uppercut.
Rawr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rawr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rawr lands with a nice body punch.
Rawr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jensen counters with a straight right hand.
Rawr keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rawr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rawr throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rawr misses with a double jab
and Jensen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rawr chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rawr misses with a combination
and Jensen counters with a one-two to the body.
Rawr misses with an uppercut
and Jensen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rawr slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rawr swings for the body but Jensen moves out of range.
Jensen throwing a counter right hand but Rawr manages to avoid it.
Rawr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jensen.
Jensen jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Rawr misses with a leg kick
and Jensen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rawr misses with a lunging right hand
and Jensen counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Rawr is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rawr jabs Jensen right on the nose. Jensen blinks but takes it well.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rawr.
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 Tyler Jensen will probably get the nod.
That's time! Jensen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A big left from Jensen misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Rawr misses the target.
Jensen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rawr swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jensen counters with a nice body shot.
Rawr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jensen.
Jensen throws a counter high kick but Rawr was just alert enough to avoid it.
Rawr throws a leg kick
and Jensen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rawr lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jensen throws a looping overhand right but Rawr ducks down to avoid it.
Euni Rawr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rawr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Jensen.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jensen.
Rawr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rawr throws a lazy uppercut
and Rawr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rawr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jensen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rawr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rawr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jensen counters with a good, hard body kick but Rawr shrugs it off.
Jensen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jensen drops his hands momentarily and Rawr takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rawr bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jensen's head backwards.
Rawr throws a chopping leg kick but Jensen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jensen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rawr misses with the body kick
and Jensen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rawr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jensen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jensen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rawr can pounce on him.
Jensen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rawr thows a leg kick but Jensen checks it
and Jensen counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen moves out of range as Rawr strikes.
Rawr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rawr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rawr goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rawr, right into the meat.
Rawr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jensen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rawr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jensen counters with a nice body shot.
Jensen checks the leg kick.
Rawr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rawr misses with a few strikes there.
It looked like Jensen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Rawr throws a poor cross that misses
and Jensen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rawr throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jensen counters with a good, hard body kick but Rawr shrugs it off.
Rawr throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Jensen finds it's way through Rawr's defenses.
A low kick from Rawr is predictable there
and Jensen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rawr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jensen counters with an inside leg kick.
Rawr throws a hook but Jensen avoids it easily.
Jensen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rawr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jensen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Jensen blocks the low kick.
Rawr throws a leg kick which misses Jensen's front leg but catches the back leg as Jensen tries to avoid it.
Rawr misses with a combination
and Jensen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jensen delivers a nice body kick.
Jensen looks to score with a jab to the body but Rawr is just out of range.
Jensen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rawr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jensen checks a leg kick.
Jensen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rawr.
Rawr throws a head kick but Jensen moves out of range.
Jensen is looking to counter punch.
Rawr scores with a nice strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rawr 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.
Jensen throws the kick towards the body but Rawr avoids it.
Jensen catches Rawr with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jensen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rawr swinging wildly here.
Jensen is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A low kick from Rawr misses
and Jensen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jensen 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.
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 Tyler Jensen will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Rawr looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jensen checks a leg kick.
Jensen throwing a counter right hand but Rawr manages to avoid it.
Rawr misses with an uppercut. Jensen saw that one coming.
Jensen thinks about countering with a body kick.
Jensen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rawr.
Jensen went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Rawr throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rawr thumps Jensen with a low kick.
Rawr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rawr feints and then cracks Jensen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jensen down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Rawr.
Jensen throws a front kick that sends Rawr stumbling back into the cage.
Euni Rawr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rawr throws a leg kick that misses.
A jab from Rawr finds it's way through Jensen's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rawr misses with a straight right.
Jensen looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Rawr throws a big shot that misses.
Jensen moves out of range as Rawr strikes.
Rawr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jensen counters with a nice body kick.
A low kick from Rawr misses
and Jensen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A big left from Jensen misses.
Rawr lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Rawr throws a leg kick
and Jensen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rawr throws a leg kick
letting Jensen counter with a right hand.
Rawr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rawr staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rawr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jensen throws a head kick that misses.
Rawr throws a head kick that misses
and Jensen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rawr thinking.
A lazy left from Rawr finds it's target.
Rawr cracks Jensen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Rawr misses.
Jensen thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rawr thows a leg kick but Jensen checks it
and Jensen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Rawr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rawr tries to bum rush Jensen with a series of wild strikes but Jensen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rawr throws a leg kick
and Jensen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rawr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jensen walks into a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rawr throws a low kick but Jensen avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Jensen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A combination from Rawr does no damage.
Jensen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rawr throws a leg kick
and Rawr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jensen moves out of range of the leg kick from Rawr.
Rawr misses with a few strikes there.
Rawr misses with a hook to the body
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
enabling Jensen to counter with a crisp jab.
Rawr misses with a double jab
enabling Jensen to counter with a crisp jab.
Jensen connects with a jab.
Jensen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rawr throws a leg kick
letting Jensen counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rawr throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Jensen counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Rawr misses
and Rawr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rawr takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Left hook, right uppercut from Rawr.
Rawr scoring well with a low kick there.
Rawr misses with a right hand
and Jensen counters with a good, hard body kick but Rawr shrugs it off.
Rawr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jensen counters with a series of strikes. Rawr will be more careful next time no doubt.
A head kick by Rawr misses
and Jensen counters with a body kick that stops Rawr in his tracks momentarily.
Rawr falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jensen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Euni Rawr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tyler Jensen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A low kick from Rawr is predictable there
and Jensen counters with a stiff right hand.
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 Tyler Jensen.
Well Jensen 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:28
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 30:27
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyler Jensen!
A relieved looking Tyler Jensen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roman Vlasov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erwin Dixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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195 lbs
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Roman Vlasov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Erwin Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Peter Branson and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vlasov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dixon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vlasov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vlasov drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vlasov has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vlasov working the ground and pound but Dixon is defending the strikes.
Vlasov looks up at the clock and then as Dixon takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Vlasov smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Vlasov throws an elbow but Dixon slips to the side and avoids it well.
Vlasov throws an elbow but Dixon slips to the side and avoids it well.
Dixon is trying to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vlasov lands a decent elbow from side control.
Dixon is not content to let Vlasov control the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dixon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vlasov working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vlasov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Vlasov is looking to take a break and control but Dixon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vlasov is staying tight to Dixon's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Vlasov trying to control the position but Dixon is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vlasov tries to score with some ground and pound. Dixon controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Vlasov is putting a hurting on Dixon here, landing some big shots from side control.
It looks like Erwin Dixon has been cut.
Vlasov is looking to take a break and control but Dixon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dixon taking a bit of punishment here - Vlasov scoring with strikes.
Dixon taking punishment in the form of punches.
Dixon is rocked!
Vlasov scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Dixon is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Vlasov can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roman Vlasov!
After winning the bout, Roman Vlasov 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Faraday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francis Fitzpatrick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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165 lbs
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Johnny Faraday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Francis Fitzpatrick!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fitzpatrick has closed the distance and engaged Faraday in a clinch.
Fitzpatrick is leaning against Faraday and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fitzpatrick gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Johnny Faraday has been cut.
Faraday is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fitzpatrick to keep the fight standing.
Faraday manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Faraday tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Fitzpatrick in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Faraday has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Fitzpatrick should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Faraday has tightened it up now! Fitzpatrick should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Johnny Faraday!
An out of breath Johnny Faraday thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frank Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masa Hattori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Frank Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Masa Hattori!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux throws a jab but it's blocked by Hattori.
Hattori gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hattori tries to work over Dux's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hattori pushes Dux back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hattori lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dux backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Hattori.
Dux tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hattori smiles and moves away.
Dux shoots in looking for a takedown but Hattori manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dux's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hattori is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dux with a body shot.
We've been hearing reports that Dux has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Frank Dux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dux tries for a takedown but Hattori sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Dux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hattori tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dux manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hattori stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hattori wants it to stay on the feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux moves into the clinch.
Dux tries to pull guard but Hattori forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hattori makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hattori tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dux fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hattori misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Hattori.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Hattori fails to land.
Hattori lands a nice uppercut.
Hattori stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hattori tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dux's elbow.
Dux tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hattori smiles and moves away.
Hattori tries to close the distance and clinch but Dux swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dux shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hattori as he avoids it easily.
Dux misses with a lunging right hand
and Hattori counters with a stiff right hand.
Dux takes one to the side of the head.
Hattori keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dux.
Hattori tries to counter with a clinch but Dux shakes him off and moves away.
Hattori moves into the clinch successfully.
Dux doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dux drags the fight down to the ground.
Dux has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hattori can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hattori has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dux is proving hard to escape from.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dux looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hattori decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dux tries to score with a low kick but Hattori moves his leg out of the way.
Hattori tries to counter with a clinch but Dux shakes him off and moves away.
Dux shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hattori steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dux.
Dux ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hattori moves away.
Hattori doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dux waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hattori.
Hattori wants to counter with a clinch but Dux pushes him away.
Dux throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dux clinches with his opponent.
Dux tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hattori lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Hattori.
Dux is breathing heavily.
Hattori misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dux's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hattori misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Hattori.
Hattori lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dux backwards.
Dux tries to pull guard but Hattori holds him up against the cage and eventually Dux drops back down to his feet.
Hattori pushes Dux back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dux is rocked!
Hattori working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Oh Dux is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hattori's coach down at Harambe Remembrance Hall was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hattori's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hattori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hattori.
Hattori throws a head punch that misses.
Hattori is working Dux over against the cage.
Hattori tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hattori lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hattori stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dux blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hattori swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hattori digs a right hand into Dux's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dux's gas tank.
Hattori throws a head punch that misses.
Hattori scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hattori misses with a punch on the inside.
Hattori pushes Dux against the cage. Hattori is working some dirty boxing. Hattori pushes off with a quick right hook! Dux goes down! Dux tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Hattori moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Masa Hattori!
Masa Hattori very nearly forgot to thank Hellraiser FightGear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brennan Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jan Urzu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brennan Gordon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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26
223 lbs
7 - 5 - 0 |
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215 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Very strong |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brennan Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jan Urzu!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Winston Alpacca and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Urzu. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Urzu.
It looks like Brennan Gordon has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from Gordon misses the target.
Urzu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Urzu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Urzu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gordon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gordon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Gordon throws the left hand but Urzu avoids the punch easily.
Gordon takes a swing at Urzu's ribcage but misses.
Urzu cracks Gordon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Urzu scores with a nice strike.
Gordon misses with a left hand
and Urzu counters with a nice uppercut.
Gordon swings away with a body shot that misses
and Urzu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gordon is rocked!
Gordon leaves his chin hanging out and Urzu seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Gordon crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jan Urzu!
Jan Urzu took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richard Nixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brooks Sumner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brooks Sumner is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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26
215 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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212 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Richard Nixon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brooks Sumner!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Michael Johnstone and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Sumner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sumner lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sumner defending well as Nixon loads up on a big left hand.
Sumner motions for Nixon to come forward. Sumner throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Nixon misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Sumner. Those never looked like landing.
Nixon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at KING OF PAIN in the buildup to the fight.
Nixon walks into a jab.
Nixon avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sumner throws a half hearted mid kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sumner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sumner throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Nixon on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sumner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sumner keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nixon tries to bum rush Sumner with a series of wild strikes but Sumner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sumner throws a lazy uppercut
and Nixon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nixon closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A jab from Sumner misses.
Sumner has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sumner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nixon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nixon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sumner throws a front kick aimed at Nixon's knee but Nixon avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Sumner throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nixon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sumner.
Sumner looks for the body kick but Nixon saw that one coming.
Nixon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Nixon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nixon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sumner connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nixon scrambles back to his feet.
Sumner throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nixon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sumner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nixon manages to avoid it.
Nixon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sumner goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nixon misses with a few strikes there.
Sumner throws out a counter right but Nixon avoids it with no problem.
Nixon ducks under a wild hook from Sumner.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nixon. Sumner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sumner throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nixon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nixon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sumner throws out the jab.
Nixon moves out of range of the body kick from Sumner.
Sumner tried to score with a low kick but Nixon checks it.
Sumner misses with a straight left.
Nixon takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Sumner thows a leg kick but Nixon checks it
and Nixon counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sumner throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Nixon misses its target.
Sumner lands with a right hand.
Nixon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sumner counters with a stiff right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nixon. Sumner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sumner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nixon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Sumner, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sumner throws a poor cross that misses
letting Nixon counter with a right hand.
Sumner misses with a low kick as Nixon jumps back.
Good shot there by Sumner.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nixon throws a predictable looking body shot
and Nixon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sumner is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Nixon had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Nixon takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A low kick from Sumner is predictable there
and Nixon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sumner thinking.
Nixon throws a series of punches but Sumner moves out of range.
Sumner misses with a low kick.
Nixon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nixon misses with a hook to the body
and Sumner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brooks Sumner dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nixon blocks the body kick.
Sumner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Sumner throws a one two combo.
Sumner misses with the combination.
Nixon checks a leg kick.
A punch combination from Nixon misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nixon checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A swing and a miss from Sumner.
Sumner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Nixon in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sumner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nixon doesn't seem bothered though.
Nixon is looking to wear down Sumner with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sumner scores with a hook.
Sumner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sumner missing with a left hand there. Nixon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An inside leg kick from Sumner misses.
Nixon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Brooks Sumner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nixon looks to score with a jab to the body but Sumner is just out of range.
Nixon on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sumner throws a looping overhand right but Nixon ducks down to avoid it.
Sumner misses with a body kick.
Nixon tries to move into range but Sumner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sumner lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sumner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nixon moves out of range of the body kick from Sumner.
Nixon is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sumner throws a body punch but Nixon moves out of range.
Sumner misses with a looping left.
Sumner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nixon.
Nixon takes a swing at Sumner's ribcage but misses.
Nixon sets himself, and Sumner steps forward looking for the clinch! Nixon avoids it this time.
Sumner lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nixon misses with a body shot.
Sumner gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nixon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sumner tries to work over Nixon's front leg with a kick but Nixon checks it.
Nixon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sumner scores with a hook to the body. Nixon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Nixon crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Sumner - the referee stops the clock and Nixon gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Sumner. Nixon manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sumner works Nixon's body with a nice hook.
Sumner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sumner looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sumner lands a nice shot to the body.
Nixon blocks a jab.
Nixon appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sumner looks to land a combination but Nixon avoids it well.
Nixon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sumner tries to land a body kick
and Nixon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nixon takes a swing at Sumner's ribcage but misses.
Nixon checks a low kick from Sumner.
It looked like Nixon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sumner.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sumner. Nixon does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nixon moves out of range of the strikes.
Sumner lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice combination there by Sumner.
Sumner throws a low kick but it's checked well by Nixon.
Sumner misses the shot to the body.
Sumner looks to score with a jab to the body but Nixon is just out of range.
Nixon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nixon lands a right hook to the body.
Sumner is breathing heavily.
Nixon comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nixon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sumner's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brooks Sumner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nixon scores with a jab to the body.
It looks like Brooks Sumner has been cut.
Sumner throws a jab but it's blocked by Nixon.
Nixon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nixon checks a low kick from Sumner.
A combination from Sumner does no damage.
Brooks Sumner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sumner throws a jab when Nixon was well out of range.
Nixon throws a right hand that Sumner ducks under and follows up with a left that Sumner also avoids with ease.
Sumner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nixon.
Sumner throws an off balance right hand
and Nixon counters with a nice body shot.
Sumner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sumner was well out of range. Poor timing from Nixon.
Nixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sumner moves away.
Nixon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch combination from Nixon misses.
Nixon checks a leg kick.
Nixon is looking to counter punch.
Nixon looks to land a left hand but Sumner moved out of range nicely.
A punch combination from Sumner misses.
Sumner throws a body kick that misses.
Sumner throws a leg kick that misses.
Nixon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A big right from Sumner misses.
A quick step to the side and Nixon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sumner wants to counter with a clinch but Nixon pushes him away.
Sumner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nixon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sumner shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sumner misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Nixon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nixon checks a leg kick.
Nixon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sumner looks to score with a jab to the body but Nixon is just out of range.
Sumner wants to land a leg kick but Nixon is out of range.
Nixon looks to land a left hand but Sumner moved out of range nicely.
Sumner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nixon.
Sumner only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Good shot there by Sumner.
Sumner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nixon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sumner throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nixon counters with a nice body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumner gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Nixon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nixon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sumner sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sumner moves away.
Nixon misses with a body shot.
Sumner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nixon circles away quickly and effectively.
Nixon went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sumner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sumner throws a poor cross that misses
and Nixon counters with a nice body shot.
Nixon thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sumner throws a leg kick
and Nixon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Nixon blocks the leg kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Nixon misses its target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sumner throws a hook but Nixon avoids it easily.
Sumner cracks Nixon with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sumner throws a leg kick but Nixon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nixon looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nixon takes a swing at Sumner's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Sumner misses.
Nixon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sumner.
Nixon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sumner lands a nice looking body kick.
Sumner throws a hook to the side of Nixon's head but Nixon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and Nixon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sumner looks to throw a body kick
and Nixon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sumner lands with a hook. Nixon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Brooks Sumner just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Brooks Sumner's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sumner misses with a straight left.
Sumner scores with a jab to the body.
Sumner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sumner misses with a low kick.
Nixon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sumner throws a looping overhand right but Nixon ducks down to avoid it.
Sumner throws a right hand that misses
and Nixon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sumner lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sumner is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nixon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sumner manages to avoid it.
Sumner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nixon checks a leg kick.
Sumner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nixon slips under a jab from Sumner.
Sumner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Nixon.
Nixon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sumner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Nixon checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nixon throws a big counter combination but Sumner scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nixon. Sumner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sumner throws a low kick but Nixon avoids it.
Nixon was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A punch combination from Sumner misses.
Sumner scores with a jab. Nixon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sumner throws a jab but it's blocked by Nixon.
A quick step to the side and Nixon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sumner tries a low kick but Nixon avoids it.
Nixon is looking to counter punch.
Nixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sumner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Nixon circles away quickly and effectively.
As Sumner looks to move away, Nixon throws a big counter combo but Sumner just gets out of the way.
Sumner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nixon moves away.
Nixon is looking to counter punch.
Sumner throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nixon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Sumner.
A counter left hand to the body from Nixon misses its target.
Nixon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nixon will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Nixon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sumner.
Sumner throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nixon misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Sumner throws a right hand that Nixon ducks under and follows up with a left that Nixon also avoids with ease.
Sumner fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Nixon is out of range.
Nixon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sumner cracks the inside of Nixon's front leg.
Sumner throws a jab but it's blocked by Nixon.
Sumner throws a lazy uppercut
and Nixon counters with a nice body shot.
Sumner scores with a body shot.
Nixon dodges the punch combination from Sumner.
Sumner looks to throw the jab but Nixon is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sumner lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Sumner swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Nixon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sumner moves away.
Nixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nixon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nixon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sumner misses with a few strikes there.
A quick step to the side and Nixon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Sumner misses its intended target.
It looked like Nixon was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sumner.
Nixon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sumner lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sumner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brooks Sumner dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Brooks Sumner'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sumner throws a hook but Nixon avoids it easily.
Sumner throws a leg kick but Nixon sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nixon swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A combination from Sumner does no damage.
Sumner finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nixon misses the shot to the body.
Sumner walks into a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sumner tries to land a leg kick but Nixon saw it coming and moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nixon. Sumner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sumner misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Sumner.
A counter left hand to the body from Nixon misses its target.
Sumner misses with a low kick.
Sumner scores with a jab to the head.
Nixon misses the shot to the body.
Sumner fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sumner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nixon is looking to counter punch.
Sumner wants to land a leg kick but Nixon is out of range.
Nixon throwing a counter right hand but Sumner manages to avoid it.
Sumner lunges at Nixon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nixon's hand.
Nixon tries to bum rush Sumner with a series of wild strikes but Sumner uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sumner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sumner lands a slapping body shot.
A lazy left from Sumner finds it's target.
Sumner misses with an uppercut
and Nixon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sumner misses with a left hand
and Nixon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nixon drops his hands momentarily and Sumner takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sumner lands a really nice looking cross but Nixon seems unphased.
Sumner misses with a right hand
and Nixon counters with a nice body shot.
Nixon misses with a body shot.
Sumner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nixon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sumner misses with a looping right.
It looked like Nixon was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Nixon tries to move into range but Sumner moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nixon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sumner connects with a single shot there.
A low kick from Sumner misses
and Nixon counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Richard Nixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sumner is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Sumner will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Sumner throws a big shot that misses.
Sumner throws a shot from downtown. Nixon moves away and avoids it.
Sumner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brooks Sumner is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sumner throws a jab but it's blocked by Nixon.
Sumner throws a low kick but Nixon moves out of range easily.
Nixon appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Sumner misses with a body kick.
Sumner cracks Nixon with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sumner throws a combination. Nixon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sumner bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Nixon's head backwards.
Sumner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nixon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sumner! But no joy.
Sumner throws a leg kick but Nixon sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Sumner throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brooks Sumner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sumner has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Michael Johnstone scores the fight 45:50
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brooks Sumner!
Brooks Sumner is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Brooks Sumner 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Lesnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Newton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Brock Lesnar!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Eddie Newton!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Bart Greer and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar lands a nice hook to Newton's body. Newton takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lesnar scores with a jab to the body.
Newton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Newton takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Eddie Newton has been cut.
Lesnar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lesnar jabs at Newton's body.
Lesnar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lesnar lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Newton can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Lesnar and Newton drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Lesnar.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brock Lesnar!
Brock Lesnar retains his heavyweight title!
An intense looking Brock Lesnar took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'You tried to clinch vs me? Seriously? LOL.'.
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