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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Disyphlan Lovelair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Han Mayahasoo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Disyphlan Lovelair could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Han Mayahasoo's chin.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Disyphlan Lovelair!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Han Mayahasoo!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Anthony Taglia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lovelair tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mayahasoo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lovelair tries to clinch up but Mayahasoo circles away and keeps his distance.
Mayahasoo with the counter takedown but Lovelair avoids it easily.
Disyphlan Lovelair seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lovelair tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mayahasoo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mayahasoo changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mayahasoo swats away the attempt to clinch by Lovelair.
Lovelair tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mayahasoo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lovelair is looking to clinch but Mayahasoo is avoiding it.
Mayahasoo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mayahasoo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lovelair fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lovelair bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mayahasoo digs a good body shot into Lovelair's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lovelair is looking to clinch.
Mayahasoo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lovelair sprawls well. Lovelair wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mayahasoo gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayahasoo jabs at Lovelair's body.
Lovelair tries to clinch but Mayahasoo moves out of range.
Mayahasoo loads up on a big right hand but Lovelair slips the punch.
Lovelair tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mayahasoo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lovelair wants to clinch up but Mayahasoo keeps it at a distance.
Lovelair tries to clinch
and Mayahasoo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Mayahasoo is taking a breather. Lovelair says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mayahasoo working Lovelair over with strikes.
It looks like Disyphlan Lovelair has been cut.
Mayahasoo looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mayahasoo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mayahasoo in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Lovelair tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Mayahasoo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Han Mayahasoo!
Han Mayahasoo was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Jensen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elmore James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyler Jensen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Elmore James!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James lands with a hook. Jensen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jensen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
James lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jensen is rocked!
Jensen shoots in looking for a takedown. James tries to sprawl out of it but Jensen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. James manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jensen shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has James pinned against the cage. James gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
And James tries to counter it with a takedown but Jensen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Elmore James seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from James.
Oh Jensen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jensen is defended easily by James.
Jensen seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Jensen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jensen has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
James drops Jensen with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Jensen looks back up at him and smiles so James waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
James dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jensen walks straight into a right hand from James - that's dropped him! James jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Jensen from any more punishment! Jensen complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Elmore James!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John McNickles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alistar Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alistar Silva is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John McNickles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alistar Silva!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McNickles changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Silva tries to avoid it but McNickles manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Silva to the ground. Silva escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Despite the aggression on Silva's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McNickles is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Silva was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
McNickles will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
McNickles swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silva blocks a head kick by McNickles.
Silva is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McNickles lands a high kick!
Silva blocks a head kick by McNickles.
Silva lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McNickles fails with the takedown
and Silva counters with a two punch combo.
Silva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John McNickles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNickles closes the distance looking to clinch
and Silva counters with a one-two to the body.
Alistar Silva is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNickles tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva keeps the fight on the outside.
Silva unleashes a big counter combination but McNickles bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McNickles looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
McNickles shoots for a double leg takedown but Silva sprawls well. He's pushed McNickles's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A head kick by McNickles misses
and Silva counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McNickles is breathing heavily.
That kick from McNickles tenderised Silva's leg. Silva is trying to keep his angry face on.
McNickles dives in and grabs Silva's left leg, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes down on McNickles's head and hops out.
Silva is looking for the big counter here.
McNickles tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
McNickles takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McNickles throws a head kick that misses.
Silva throws a counter combo.
Silva tries to bum rush McNickles with a series of wild strikes but McNickles uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McNickles circles away quickly and effectively.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A decent looking cross lands there for Silva.
This has been an exciting period of action!
No joy there for Silva, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Silva misses with the combination.
Some wild striking there from Silva.
A punch lands to the side of McNickles 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNickles looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As McNickles backs off Silva throws a huge counter combo but McNickles manages to avoid it all.
Silva uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McNickles.
As McNickles backs off Silva throws a huge counter combo but McNickles manages to avoid it all.
McNickles throws a head kick that misses.
Silva avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McNickles misses with a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Silva's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McNickles misses with a body kick.
As McNickles backs off Silva throws a huge counter combo but McNickles manages to avoid it all.
McNickles looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Silva misses with a double jab.
McNickles misses the shot to the body.
Silva moves out of range of the body kick from McNickles.
Silva is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from McNickles.
Despite the aggression on Silva's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Silva rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McNickles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McNickles slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
John McNickles seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McNickles throws a combination that misses
and Silva connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva's jab looks to have found its range, popping McNickles under the eye.
McNickles tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Silva counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McNickles ducks right into an uppercut from Silva.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistar Silva dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McNickles throws a push kick but Silva slaps the foot to one side.
As McNickles backs off Silva throws a huge counter combo but McNickles manages to avoid it all.
McNickles dodges the punch combination from Silva.
McNickles is looking to clinch.
Silva throws a counter combo.
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether McNickles might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
McNickles tries to score a power double leg takedown but Silva sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McNickles somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNickles shoots in for a takedown but Silva shows good takedown defense.
McNickles tries to close the distance and clinch up but Silva swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McNickles tries to clinch up but Silva circles away and keeps his distance.
Silva throws a series of strikes that have McNickles backpedaling.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMcNickles.
A head kick by McNickles misses
and Silva counters with a three punch combo that has McNickles backing up. McNickles nods at Silva to acknowledge the strikes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Silva moves out of range of the body kick from McNickles.
Silva misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like McNickles was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McNickles throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Silva.
McNickles pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Silva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNickles tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Silva defends well and McNickles ends up having to push Silva into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Silva! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John McNickles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva throws a right and a left that McNickles avoids nicely.
Silva moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McNickles throws a head kick that misses.
McNickles throws a leg kick
and Silva counters with a three punch combo that has McNickles backing up. McNickles nods at Silva to acknowledge the strikes.
McNickles takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Silva feints a jab promting McNickles to slip. Silva then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McNickles slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Silva looks to land a combination. McNickles sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Silva will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNickles showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Silva.
McNickles tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Silva defends well and McNickles ends up having to push Silva into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Silva lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Silva.
Silva lands a slapping body shot.
Silva lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Silva throws a right and a left that McNickles avoids nicely.
Silva scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt.
McNickles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silva.
Silva throws a counter combo.
Silva throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McNickles.
McNickles feinted there with a counter leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Horrible takedown attempt by McNickles or perhaps it was just good defense by Silva, which made it look bad.
Despite the aggression on Silva's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
McNickles throws a lazy head kick
and Silva counters with a series of strikes. McNickles will be more careful next time no doubt.
McNickles misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McNickles dodges the punch combination from Silva.
As Silva tries to get set, McNickles tries to push him back and clinch up but Silva manages to avoid the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alistar Silva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Silva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McNickles throws a combination that misses
and Silva counters with a series of strikes. McNickles will be more careful next time no doubt.
McNickles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silva is working the combinations to good effect here.
McNickles tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
McNickles throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Silva's head.
McNickles looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
McNickles thows a body kick. Silva tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from McNickles is defended easily by Silva.
Despite the aggression on Silva's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McNickles avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McNickles has a takedown stuffed.
Silva misses with a few strikes there.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for McNickles. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
McNickles throws a head kick that misses.
Silva lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Silva circles away from the clinch attempt
and Silva counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McNickles with a lazy takedown attempt
and Silva counters with a series of strikes. McNickles will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John McNickles. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice straight punches there by Silva. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Silva.
McNickles throws a lazy body kick
and Silva counters with a series of strikes. McNickles will be more careful next time no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice shot lands for Silva.
John McNickles is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McNickles shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Silva throws a one two combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McNickles tries to clinch
letting Silva counter with a right hand.
Silva closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Silva fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Silva moves out of range as McNickles throws a body kick.
Silva might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Silva fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Silva duly obliges.
McNickles tries for a takedown but Silva circles away easily
and Silva counters with a series of strikes. McNickles will be more careful next time no doubt.
McNickles slips a jab and a cross from Silva.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McNickles throws a head kick that misses.
Silva unleashes a big counter combination but McNickles bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva lands with a good body shot.
Silva throws a series of punches but McNickles moves out of range.
Alistar Silva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Silva scores with a three punch combo!
McNickles takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Silva throws a right and a left that both miss.
McNickles fails to land with a series of punches.
Silva throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
John McNickles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alistar Silva is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head kick by McNickles misses
and Silva counters with a two punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alistar Silva comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Silva has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alistar Silva!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Nielson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kiefer Grimes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gunnar Nielson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Nielson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kiefer Grimes!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimes swings for the body but Nielson moves out of range.
Nielson throwing a counter right hand but Grimes manages to avoid it.
Nielson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Grimes misses with a lunging right hand
and Nielson counters with a nice kick to the body.
A jab lands there for Nielson.
Grimes misses with a leg kick
and Nielson counters with a shoot takedown. Grimes fights it but they end up in guard.
Nielson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Grimes is keeping the position for now.
Nielson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Nielson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nielson is pushing down on Grimes's leg trying to pass to half guard. Grimes is fighting to maintain full guard but Nielson has managed to sneak the leg through.
Nielson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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!
Grimes won't allow Nielson to pass to mount.
Nielson lands with a punch from half guard.
Nielson stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimes is defending against the submission attempts here by Nielson.
Grimes is in trouble now - Nielson has advanced to mount!
Nielson is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Grimes has managed to escape the submission attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nielson landing shots from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nielson landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grimes tries to hold on but Nielson pushes him away.
Nielson looking for a guillotine from mount but Grimes is having none of it.
Nielson scoring with strikes but Grimes is staying in there.
Nielson has control of Grimes's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Grimes regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Grimes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Nielson controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nielson moves to the back.
Nielson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Grimes has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Grimes preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Nielson.
Nielson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Grimes defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Grimes takes a big shot to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nielson is persistently looking for the submission but Grimes is defending it well.
Nielson looking for the choke from the back.
Nielson is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Grimes defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Nielson punishes Grimes with strikes from the back mount.
Nielson is riding his opponent, not letting Grimes buck him off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimes is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Nielson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nielson misses with a body kick.
Grimes misses with a double jab
and Nielson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Good exchange - Nielson coming out on top.
Kiefer Grimes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nielson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Nielson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grimes can do to turn this around?
Grimes looks to throw the jab but Nielson is out of range.
Nielson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nielson thuds his shin into the meat of Grimes's side.
Nielson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Grimes.
Nielson throws a quick counter kick to the body but Grimes avoids it.
Grimes throws a series of punches but Nielson moves out of range.
Nielson throws out a powerful jab.
Grimes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grimes misses with a double jab
and Nielson counters with a thumping low kick.
Grimes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Grimes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nielson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grimes.
Grimes misses with a hook to the body
and Nielson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Nielson stalls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Grimes is defending well for now.
A short left from Nielson.
Nielson lands with a right to the head.
Nielson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nielson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Grimes avoids it.
Grimes wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nielson trying to land knees to the body.
Nielson missing with knees to the body.
A hook to the body from Nielson.
Nielson works on Grimes's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nielson has hold of one of Grimes's legs. Grimes is fighting the takedown attempt but Nielson gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Grimes looking for a sweep. Not yet Grimes, not yet.
Nielson is stalling in the full guard.
Nielson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimes can't keep his opponent in guard - Nielson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nielson stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Nielson lands a nice short elbow.
Nielson takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Nielson lands with a punch from half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Nielson in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gunnar Nielson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Grimes is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nielson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nielson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Grimes tries to kick Nielson off but Nielson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Nielson dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Nielson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grimes.
Grimes throws a poor cross that misses
and Nielson counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Nielson is working for a kimura but Grimes is defending it quite comfortably.
Nielson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Grimes has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nielson is looking to advance position but Grimes won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grimes on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Well, if Nielson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nielson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Nice strikes from Nielson there.
Grimes is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Nielson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Nielson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nielson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nielson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Nielson passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nielson looking to finish Grimes with some ground and pound. This is bad for Grimes!
Gunnar Nielson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nielson content just to control the position here.
Nielson wants to finish this one by submission but Grimes is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Nielson.
Grimes tries to hold on but Nielson postures up.
Nielson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Grimes is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Nielson has taken his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nielson working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Nielson just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kiefer Grimes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grimes is looking to escape but he's done so without protecting himself and Nielson manages to counter with a nice rear naked choke! Grimes is in trouble and he's forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gunnar Nielson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Semen Dolgov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Ellesworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Semen Dolgov has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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203 lbs
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215 lbs
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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
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Semen Dolgov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Ellesworth!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dolgov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ellesworth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ellesworth feints and then cracks Dolgov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Dolgov down.
Dolgov has been working on his balance at City of Angels Fight Academy, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Ellesworth.
Dolgov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ellesworth throws a nice head kick!
Ellesworth's coach down at Midnight MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ellesworth's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Ellesworth lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dolgov tries for a takedown but Ellesworth circles away easily
and Ellesworth counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dolgov's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellesworth leaves Dolgov with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ellesworth is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dolgov with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Semen Dolgov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ellesworth works Dolgov's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolgov gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ellesworth finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Ellesworth displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dolgov.
A little jabbing left from Ellesworth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ellesworth swats away the attempt to clinch by Dolgov.
Ellesworth throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dolgov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dolgov lands with an uppercut that bounces Ellesworth off the cage and back into range.
Dolgov shoots in but no luck this time.
Ellesworth fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dolgov, pushing him back against the cage.
Ellesworth lands a nice knee to the body.
Dolgov is breathing heavily.
Ellesworth avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Ellesworth.
Ellesworth with a knee to the head.
Ellesworth working Dolgov over with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ellesworth working Dolgov over with knees to the body.
Ellesworth softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ellesworth crunches a lovely knee into Dolgov's ribcage.
A shot in the inside from Ellesworth.
Ellesworth putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dolgov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ellesworth unloads a knee to the mid-section.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ellesworth creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ellesworth scores a nice knee to the body.
Dolgov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ellesworth misses with the head strike.
Ellesworth lands with a left to the head.
Knees to the body from Ellesworth.
Dolgov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ellesworth throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellesworth is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Ellesworth.
Ellesworth working aggressively here.
Ellesworth stalling against the cage.
Ellesworth is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ellesworth utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ellesworth using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ellesworth working Dolgov over with knees to the body.
Ellesworth lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ellesworth using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ellesworth lands a nice uppercut.
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!
Ellesworth is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Dolgov takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dolgov misses with a body punch.
Dolgov dodges an elbow strike from Ellesworth.
Ellesworth putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dolgov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ellesworth.
Ellesworth landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ellesworth unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Ellesworth avoiding damage.
Dolgov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ellesworth landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ellesworth controlling the action here for a moment.
Dolgov is trying to pull guard but Ellesworth has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ellesworth landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ellesworth lands a good knee to the midsection. Dolgov won't want to take too many of those.
Ellesworth using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Ellesworth dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ellesworth lands a high kick!
Dolgov 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.
Ellesworth looks to land a left hand but Dolgov moved out of range nicely.
Dolgov misses with a left hand
and Ellesworth counters with a thumping low kick.
Ellesworth rushes Dolgov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dolgov is looking to control Ellesworth's arms but Ellesworth gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dolgov has his back to the cage.
Ellesworth fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dolgov has hold of one of Ellesworth's legs. Ellesworth is fighting the takedown attempt but Dolgov gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Dolgov wants to control from the top but Ellesworth keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dolgov postures up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ellesworth tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dolgov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dolgov 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolgov looking to pass the guard.
Ellesworth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dolgov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ellesworth keeping moving, preventing Dolgov from controlling successfully.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Dolgov throwing strikes from guard but Ellesworth blocks nicely.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ellesworth forces Dolgov back against the cage and clinches.
Ellesworth misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ellesworth utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ellesworth effectively controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ellesworth working Dolgov over with knees to the body.
Ellesworth swings wildly with an uppercut but Dolgov uses good head movement to avoid it.
James Ellesworth seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Ellesworth is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ellesworth takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ellesworth continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dolgov jumps guard but Ellesworth turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Dolgov tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ellesworth lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dolgov backwards.
Dolgov is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Semen Dolgov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees to the body from Ellesworth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellesworth avoiding damage.
Ellesworth cracks Dolgov with a nice body shot.
Knees to the body from Ellesworth.
Ellesworth landing knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Ellesworth.
Ellesworth works on Dolgov's body with a couple of short punches.
Ellesworth lands a good knee to the midsection. Dolgov won't want to take too many of those.
Dolgov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ellesworth can't find room to land a body shot as Dolgov controls the action.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ellesworth obliges.
A bit of stalling here from Ellesworth.
Ellesworth is stalling here.
Ellesworth creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ellesworth landing knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Ellesworth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dolgov has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ellesworth avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Ellesworth lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ellesworth putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dolgov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ellesworth throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dolgovs head.
Ellesworth misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dolgov takes a knee to the side of the body.
Ellesworth displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dolgov up against the cage.
Dolgov is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Ellesworth gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ellesworth pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ellesworth manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ellesworth putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Dolgov in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Ellesworth 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! This is the final round!
Ellesworth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dolgov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ellesworth defends well and Dolgov ends up having to push Ellesworth into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ellesworth defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dolgov.
Dolgov swats away the attempt to clinch by Ellesworth.
Ellesworth scores with a leg kick.
Dolgov shoots in for a takedown but Ellesworth shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Semen Dolgov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ellesworth just misses with a punch to the body.
Dolgov misses with a takedown
and Ellesworth counters with a slapping leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ellesworth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ellesworth connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ellesworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dolgov manages to avoid it.
Ellesworth lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ellesworth lands a nice looking body kick.
Ellesworth lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dolgov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ellesworth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dolgov moves away.
Ellesworth scoring well with a low kick there.
Ellesworth keeps Dolgov at a distance using the push kick.
Ellesworth slips a jab and a cross from Dolgov.
Ellesworth throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
James Ellesworth is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Ellesworth tenderised Dolgov's leg. Dolgov is trying to keep his angry face on.
A head kick misses from Dolgov.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ellesworth. That's going to slow Dolgov down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dolgov tries to close the distance and clinch but Ellesworth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ellesworth misses with a lunging right hand
and Dolgov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ellesworth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ellesworth scores with a leg kick.
Dolgov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ellesworth.
Ellesworth has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A good leg kick by Ellesworth.
Ellesworth is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dolgov rather than just go for the knockout.
Ellesworth forces Dolgov back against the cage and clinches.
Dolgov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dolgov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Semen Dolgov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Knees in the clinch landing for Ellesworth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ellesworth stalling against the cage.
Ellesworth crunches a lovely knee into Dolgov's ribcage.
Ellesworth taking a breather.
Ellesworth unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dolgov lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Ellesworth lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ellesworth landing knees to the body.
Ellesworth avoiding damage.
Ellesworth dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ellesworth avoiding damage.
Knees to the body from Ellesworth.
Ellesworth landing knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ellesworth crunches a lovely knee into Dolgov's ribcage.
A nice left hand lands by Ellesworth.
Ellesworth is stalling here.
Ellesworth controlling the action here for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by James Ellesworth.
Dolgov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A solid leg kick lands there for Ellesworth.
Dolgov tries to close the distance and clinch but Ellesworth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ellesworth closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A knee to the head by Ellesworth.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Ellesworth comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ellesworth 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 25:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 24:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Ellesworth!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ace Rob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chuck Unucka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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143 lbs
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147 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ace Rob!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chuck Unucka!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unucka slips a straight right by Rob.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Unucka! But no joy.
Rob shoots in for a takedown but Unucka shows good takedown defense.
Unucka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rob swings widly with a right hand
and Unucka counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rob drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rob thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Unucka pushes Rob away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rob gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Rob working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rob in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Unucka is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ace Rob!
Ace Rob managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Venom Combat Sports, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Atli Thor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Demarcus James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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212 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Atli Thor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Demarcus James!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
James throws a right hand that Thor ducks under and follows up with a left that Thor also avoids with ease.
Thor scores with a jab.
James throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
James misses with a double jab.
Thor moves to clinch but James breaks away
and James counters with a two punch combo.
Thor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thor drives through and clinches with James against the cage.
James is trying to stall.
Thor throws a head punch that misses.
Thor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thor lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thor struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
Thor slows down the pace here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Thor - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
James is trying to push Thor away but Thor has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Thor tries a body shot but James blocks it.
James working hard to break the clinch.
James wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Thor has him pressed against the cage.
Thor can't find room to land a body shot as James controls the action.
Thor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thor pushes James up against the cage in a clinch.
James has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Thor seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if James can turn it around.
Thor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
James is trying to force a seperation but Thor has the dominant position.
Thor leaning his opponent against the cage.
James blocks a body shot from Thor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thor tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
James lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thor backwards.
Thor tries to work over James's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thor struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
Thor breaks the clinch.
Thor cracks a nice hook into James's ribs.
James avoids the head kick by Thor.
James is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nice body kick from Thor.
Thor moves into the clinch.
Thor stalling against the cage.
James blocks an uppercut.
James blocks a body shot from Thor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on James's face as he tries to break the clinch.
James tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thor avoids it.
James is trying to maintain a safe position but Thor gets an underhook and turns James into the cage.
A frustrated look appears on James's face as he tries to break the clinch.
James misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Thor.
Thor controlling the action here for a moment.
James blocks a body shot from Thor.
Thor misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Thor - that landed with a thud.
Thor throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Thor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thor is struggling to control the position.
James wants to get back to striking at distance but Thor won't allow it.
Thor swings wildly with an uppercut but James uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thor blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Thor lands a left hand that snaps the head of James backwards.
Thor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
James looks winded!
Thor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt James or not.
Thor lands with a right to the head.
Thor pressing his opponent against the cage.
Thor lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt James or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atli Thor dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
James trying to land knees to the body.
James working hard to break the clinch.
James taking a breather.
Thor misses with a punch on the inside.
James can't break the clinch.
Thor tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thor scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thor pushes James back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thor breaks from the clinch.
Demarcus James is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Thor jabs at James's body.
James misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thor tries to clinch but James is having none of it.
James rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thor moves into the clinch.
Thor misses with a punch on the inside.
Thor tries to throw a body punch but James avoids it by throwing Thor back against the cage.
James pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
James will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thor takes a swing at James's ribcage but misses.
Thor thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on James if he has to take too many more of those.
Thor fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and James has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
James tries to keep at a distance but Thor has taken the fight into the clinch.
Thor tries a body shot but James blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thor has James pushed against the cage.
Thor struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Thor.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Thor.
Thor throws an elbow that misses.
Thor tries a body shot but James blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Thor.
Thor misses with some punches.
Thor keeps the fight in the clinch, despite James's efforts to push away.
Thor blocks an elbow strike from James.
James blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
James throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
James misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thor is pushing James up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
James looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thor lands with a right to the head.
Thor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thor 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.
Thor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James blocks a head kick by Thor.
Thor lands a head kick!
Thor throws the kick towards the body but James avoids it.
Thor has managed to clinch.
Thor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
James is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thor gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
James working hard to break the clinch.
Thor lands a body punch in the clinch.
James tries a body shot but Thor blocks it.
Thor lands with a left to 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!
Thor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thor struggles to land a body shot inside as James controls his hands.
Thor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Thor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thor throws a head punch that misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
James is trying to break free.
Thor lands an uppercut.
Thor goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Atli Thor dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
James misses with a looping left.
James drops his hands momentarily and Thor needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips James just on the top of the head. James drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in James - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Atli Thor!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonny Knockout (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tony Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jonny Knockout!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stark rushes Knockout and presses him up against the cage.
Stark pushes Knockout back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stark escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Knockout has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stark avoids the body shot from Knockout.
Stark lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stark scores with a shot to the body.
Stark closes the distance and clinches.
Stark blocks a body shot from Knockout.
Stark breaks the clinch.
Stark throws a leg kick that misses.
Stark misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A nice side step and Knockout releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Knockout uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stark.
Stark throws the left hand but Knockout avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knockout is looking to chop away at Stark's legs.
Stark throws a hook but Knockout blocks it.
A punch combination from Knockout misses.
That kick from Stark tenderised Knockout's leg. Knockout is trying to keep his angry face on.
A bone on bone clash there as Stark blocks the leg kick.
Knockout 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knockout connects with a looping right hand.
Stark throws a nice outside leg kick.
Knockout looks to land a combination but Stark avoids it well.
Stark slips a jab and a cross from Knockout.
Stark dodges the punch combination from Knockout.
Stark avoids the body shot from Knockout.
No joy there for Knockout, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knockout's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stark connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Knockout scrambles back to his feet.
Stark moves into the clinch.
Stark'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.
Stark lands a shot to the body.
Stark lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Stark lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stark lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stark doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stark prevents a body shot from Knockout.
Knockout can't break the clinch.
Stark leaning his opponent against the cage.
Stark scores with a shot to the side of Knockout's head.
Stark breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Stark looks to score with a jab to the body but Knockout is just out of range.
Knockout throws a head kick that misses.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stark, right into the meat.
Stark slips a straight right by Knockout.
Stark connects with a solid leg kick.
Knockout lands a lovely overhand right.
Stark moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Knockout misses with a straight left.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Stark, right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stark fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Knockout has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Stark misses with a low kick.
Knockout chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stark can pounce on him.
Stark tried to score with a low kick but Knockout checks it.
Stark lands a leg kick that knocks Knockout off balance momentarily.
A punch combination from Knockout misses.
Knockout misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Stark darts in and clinches Knockout up against the cage.
Stark works on Knockout's body with a couple of short punches.
Stark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Knockout.
Stark throws a leg kick but Knockout checks it.
An inside leg kick from Stark misses.
Stark throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Stark has managed to clinch.
Stark blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Knockout misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stark stalling in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Knockout misses.
Stark getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Knockout fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stark.
Knockout attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Stark thows a leg kick but Knockout checks it
and Knockout counters with a good low kick that Stark was not able to check.
Stark wants to slow Knockout down by chopping away at his legs.
Stark throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Stark throws a right and a left that both miss.
Knockout throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knockout moves in looking to clinch but Stark pushes him off.
Knockout throws a series of punches but Stark avoids them all with ease.
Stark tries to counter by clinching up but Knockout breaks away and moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knockout just misses with a punch to the body.
Stark connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Stark dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Knockout takes one to the side of the head.
Knockout is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Stark is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knockout can do to turn this around?
Knockout switches off momentarily and Stark cracks him with a monster right hand! Knockout topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Stark dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Stark!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tony Stark!
A victorious Tony Stark thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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