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USFC 150 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Vale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Makonnen Amore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vale comes to the cage accompanied by Motorhead-Iron Fist . I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Makonnen Amore was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Vale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Makonnen Amore!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amore moves away from the strike by Vale.
Vale lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vale takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Amore bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A countering left hand to the body from Amore misses.
Vale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vale misses with a straight left.
Amore now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Amore lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Simon Vale has been cut.
Good leg kick by Amore there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vale misses with a straight left.
Vale misses with a body shot.
Vale misses with a series of wild punches.
Vale lands with a nice combination. Amore backs away looking to recover.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Vale misses the shot to the body.
Vale lands a nice shot that snaps Amore's head back.
Amore looks to land a left hand but Vale moved out of range nicely.
Amore swings for the body but Vale moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A combination from Amore does no damage.
Amore throws a head kick that misses.
Vale 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.
Vale scores with a nice right hand.
Vale throws a shot from downtown. Amore moves away and avoids it.
Amore misses with a wild combination.
Amore fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vale on the side of the head.
Vale takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vale misses with a wild body shot.
Vale lands a slapping body shot.
Amore misses with a straight left.
Vale swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vale's corner calls for a 1-2. Vale obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vale misses with a double jab.
Vale seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amore throws a poor cross that misses
and Vale counters with a stiff right hand.
Vale lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vale lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vale looks to land a right hand but Amore moved out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Amore, as that shot connected.
Vale misses with a straight left.
Amore clinches.
Amore lands with a left to the head.
Vale tries for a takedown. No joy.
Amore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Amore prevents the takedown attempt.
Amore lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Amore.
Vale misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Amore tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vale has Amore pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Amore manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Simon Vale. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vale misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vale working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Amore has Vale pushed against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Amore's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amore gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Vale.
Vale goes for a takedown attempt but Amore pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Amore uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vale.
Vale staying out of range there.
Vale appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Amore blocks a jab.
Vale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amore.
Amore ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vale moves away.
Vale throws a leg kick that misses.
Amore slips a jab from Vale.
Vale with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Amore connects with a body shot that sends Vale's belly button to the back.
Vale throws a right hand that Amore ducks under and follows up with a left that Amore also avoids with ease.
Amore takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good shot there by Amore.
Vale works the jab nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amore thumps Vale with a low kick.
Vale throws a poor cross that misses
and Amore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amore walks into a left hand.
Vale with a jab.
Vale looks to throw the jab but Amore is out of range.
Amore throws a big shot that misses.
Vale misses with a straight right.
Vale takes a swing at Amore's ribcage but misses.
Vale swings for the body but Amore moves out of range.
Amore misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Vale was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Amore.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vale. Amore does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amore scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amore connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Vale defending well as Amore loads up on a big left hand.
Amore throws a sloppy head kick
and Vale counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Amore tries a head kick but it misses.
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 Simon Vale will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Simon Vale's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Amore ducks under a wild hook from Vale.
Amore jabs Vale to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Vale throws a looping overhand right but Amore ducks down to avoid it.
Vale looks to land a right hand but Amore moved out of range.
Amore let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Vale ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amore moves away.
Vale misses with a straight right.
Vale looks to score with a jab to the body but Amore is just out of range.
Vale scores with a sloppy right hand. Amore should have avoided that one.
Amore throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Amore throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vale throws a right hand that Amore ducks under and follows up with a left that Amore also avoids with ease.
Simon Vale is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vale throws a big shot that misses.
Amore wants to counter the offense by Vale and move into the clinch position.
Vale doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Vale throws a right hand that Amore ducks under and follows up with a left that Amore also avoids with ease.
Vale scores with a hook.
A punch combination from Vale misses.
Vale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Amore.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vale slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Amore pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Amore checks a leg kick.
Amore feints a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Vale.
Vale ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Amore fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vale staying out of range there.
Vale lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Amore backs up against the cage.
Amore walks into a jab.
Amore tries to clinch up.
Vale is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Amore can do to turn this around?
Vale misses with a series of wild punches.
Good shot there by Vale.
Vale misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vale misses with a two punch combination.
Amore misses with an uppercut. Vale saw that one coming.
Vale misses with an uppercut. Amore saw that one coming.
A slapping leg kick lands for Amore.
Amore jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Amore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vale.
Amore throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Vale misses with an uppercut.
Amore takes one on the button.
Vale avoids the head kick by Amore.
Vale misses the jab.
Vale keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vale throws a nice looking combination but Amore bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Amore wants to slow Vale down by chopping away at his legs.
Simon Vale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Amore wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Amore.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vale blocks the body kick.
Amore scores with a leg kick.
Vale throws a leg kick
and Amore counters with a nice body kick.
Vale catches Amore with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amore manages to avoid it.
Vale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Amore.
Vale lands with an uppercut that bounces Amore off the cage and back into range.
Vale with a hook.
Amore misses with a lunging right hand
and Vale cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vale on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Amore has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Amore throws a series of strikes that have Vale backpedaling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amore uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vale.
Vale motions for Amore to come forward. Vale throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Vale.
Vale takes a swing at Amore's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amore throws a body shot but no joy.
Amore throws a hook but Vale blocks it.
Vale swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Amore cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Amore with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Vale to score with a decent uppercut.
Amore scoring well with a low kick there.
Amore swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amore throws a head kick but Vale moves out of range.
Vale connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Amore misses with a wild body shot.
Amore throws out a loose jab but Vale uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vale misses with a hook.
Vale is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Vale swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Amore tries to close the distance and clinch up but Vale swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Vale uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Amore.
Vale takes one on the button.
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 Simon Vale will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Simon Vale's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by Vale. That's going to slow Amore down.
Amore scores with a leg kick.
Vale throws a low kick but it's checked well by Amore.
Vale slips under a jab from Amore.
Amore drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Amore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vale.
Amore swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vale fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amore manages to avoid it.
Vale throws a looping overhand right but Amore ducks down to avoid it.
Vale works the jab nicely.
A slow jab from Vale misses its intended target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vale misses with a hook
and Amore counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vale misses with an uppercut.
Vale takes a swing at Amore's ribcage but misses.
Vale stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Amore.
Amore stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vale takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Amore's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vale connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Amore scrambles back to his feet.
Amore moves away from the strike by Vale.
Amore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vale misses with a body shot.
Vale throws a series of strikes that have Amore backpedaling.
Vale swings for the body but Amore moves out of range.
Amore misses with a shot to the body
enabling Vale to counter with a crisp jab.
Vale just misses with a punch to the body.
Amore thumps Vale with a low kick.
Amore connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vale. Vale circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vale misses with a straight left.
Amore scores with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vale swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vale throws a poor cross that misses
and Amore counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amore throws a sloppy head kick and Vale moves out of range easily.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Amore in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Vale scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Amore punishes Vale's body with a nice straight punch.
Amore lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vale will feel that in the morning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Vale takes a swing at Amore's ribcage but misses.
Amore scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Amore throws a low kick but Vale avoids it.
Amore throws the left hand but Vale avoids the punch easily.
Vale misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Amore.
Amore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vale on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Amore scores with a leg kick.
Vale thows a leg kick but Amore checks it
and Amore counters by moving into the clinch.
Amore works on Vale's body with a couple of short punches.
Stalling in the clinch from Amore.
A head punch on the inside from Vale fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amore digs a right hand into Vale's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vale's gas tank.
A right handed body shot lands from Amore.
Amore tries to work over Vale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Amore blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Amore lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Amore misses with a body punch.
Amore misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee is keeping an eye on Amore - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vale takes a shot to the head.
Simon Vale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Come on Amore - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Amore lands a nice shot to the body.
Amore tries to throw a body punch but Vale avoids it by throwing Amore back against the cage.
Amore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vale's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amore tries to work over Vale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Amore scores with a hook to the body.
Amore has Vale pressed against the cage.
Amore misses with a punch on the inside.
Amore lands a hook that snaps the head of Vale backwards.
Amore tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vale's elbow.
Amore working aggressively here.
Amore can't find room to land a body shot as Vale controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Amore.
Amore tries to work over Vale's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Makonnen Amore has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Amore misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Makonnen Amore comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vale has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simon Vale!
Simon Vale made sure to mention his sponsor, Amped Performance in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between The Sandman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sergiusz Ataman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Sandman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergiusz Ataman!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ataman looks to land a right hand but Sandman moved out of range.
Sandman goes for a double leg but Ataman avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ataman continues to drive forward.
We've been hearing reports that Sandman has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Sandman jabs Ataman right on the nose. Ataman blinks but takes it well.
Sandman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sandman throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ataman was covering up waiting for the punch and Sandman finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Sandman passes Ataman's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Sandman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sandman wants to control but Ataman is keeping him busy.
Ataman has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ataman is defending against the submission attempts here by Sandman.
Ataman is trying to maintain the position but Sandman is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandman is keen to just control but Ataman is a slippery customer.
Sandman is trying to work for a kimura but Ataman is defending well.
Sandman is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ataman has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sandman 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.
Sandman blocks the strikes from Ataman.
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.
Sandman is thwarting Ataman's attempts to control the position.
Sandman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ataman keeps working.
Sandman is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Ataman as he works his way to full guard.
Ataman keeping full guard, as Sandman tries to pass.
Sandman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sandman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ataman is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sandman wants to control from the top but Ataman keeps moving.
Sandman slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandman seems to be working for a kimura but Ataman defends the submission attempt.
Ataman keeping hold of Sandman's head, controlling as best he can.
Sandman working the head and body with strikes.
Ataman trying to hold on to Sandman's head to control him but Sandman postures up.
Sandman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sandman is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ataman tries to get to full guard but Sandman has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Ataman is trying to maintain the position but Sandman is very close to passing his half guard.
Sandman is looking for a kimura here.
Sandman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ataman is just riding it out for now. Sandman eventually gives up the hold.
Sandman working the head and body with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sandman is looking to take a break and control but Ataman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
The Sandman dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sandman doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Ataman counters with a nice uppercut.
Ataman is looking to clinch.
Sandman slips under a jab from Ataman.
Sandman throws a jab but it's blocked by Ataman.
A little jabbing left from Ataman on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sandman blocks a head kick by Ataman.
Sandman looks to throw the jab but Ataman is out of range.
A jab from Sandman misses.
Ataman lands a jab-cross combination.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sandman.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Ataman misses.
Sandman dips to his left and cracks Ataman with an uppercut!
Sandman moves away from the strike by Ataman.
Sandman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ataman sprawls and moves away.
Sandman looks to land a right hand but Ataman moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sandman shoots in but Ataman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sergiusz Ataman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sandman misses the jab.
Ataman thuds his right hand into Sandman's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sandman bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ataman's head.
A punch lands to the side of Sandman 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ataman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sandman throws a lazy right hand but Ataman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sandman fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for The Sandman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ataman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sandman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ataman misses with a looping right.
Ataman misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Sandman misses its intended target.
Sandman moves away from the strike by Ataman.
Ataman 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.
Ataman misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A cross from Ataman lands.
Sergiusz Ataman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ataman misses with a looping left.
Sandman attempts a counter takedown but Ataman avoids it well and moves away.
Ataman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ataman scores with a nice strike.
Sandman shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ataman defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ataman's guard.
Sandman has gone for a leg lock! Ataman slips out almost immediately though and dives into Sandman's guard.
Sandman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sandman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Sandman wants to sweep but no luck.
Sandman is looking for a triangle but Ataman pushes his legs off easily.
Sandman is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ataman wants to control from the top but Sandman keeps moving.
Sandman throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ataman uses it to pass to side control.
Sandman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ataman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ataman stands up and beckons Sandman to join him on the feet.
Sandman staying out of range there.
Sandman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ataman.
Ataman jabs. That one connects to the head of 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!
Sandman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergiusz Ataman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Ataman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sandman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ataman has one foot on Sandman's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Ataman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sandman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ataman throws out a loose jab but Sandman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Ataman lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sandman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sandman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Ataman misses with a body shot.
Sandman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sandman tries to counter with a takedown but Ataman is quick to defend against it.
Ataman lands a left and a right that send Sandman crashing to the mat, dazed. Ataman thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Sandman is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sandman slips a jab from Ataman.
Oh Sandman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sandman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sandman seems to have got his legs back now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandman shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Sandman is trying to work for a kimura but Ataman is defending well.
Sandman works his way into side control.
Ataman regains half guard, as Sandman was trying to land strikes.
Ataman is trying to control but can't.
Sandman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ataman is just riding it out for now. Sandman eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandman is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sandman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Sandman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sandman lands a nice short elbow.
Sandman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sandman seems to be looking for submissions.
Ataman is refusing to be controlled, as Sandman sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ataman throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Sandman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ataman defending well though.
Ataman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sandman.
Sandman 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.
Ataman looking for submissions off his back.
Sandman looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ataman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Still in half guard, Sandman seems content to control.
Sandman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ataman trying to control here.
Sandman is working for a kimura but Ataman is defending it quite comfortably.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ataman wants to control but Sandman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sandman missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ataman trying to control here.
Sandman prevents Ataman from improving his position.
Sandman is looking for a kimura but Ataman is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sandman to get the leverage.
Sandman trying to control from half guard but Ataman is working away.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sandman wants to advance to full mount but Ataman doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Sandman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sergiusz Ataman.
I think Ataman has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sergiu Petrescu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wiener Wacker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sergiu Petrescu had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergiu Petrescu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wiener Wacker!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrescu thumps Wacker with a low kick.
Petrescu tries a low kick but Wacker avoids it.
Wacker shoots in and drives through. Petrescu sprawls well.
Wacker throws a right hand that Petrescu ducks under and follows up with a left that Petrescu also avoids with ease.
Petrescu throws a series of strikes that have Wacker backpedaling.
Petrescu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wacker closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wacker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wacker goes for a takedown in the clinch but Petrescu prevents it.
Wacker struggles to land a body shot inside as Petrescu controls his hands.
Wacker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wacker gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wacker seems to be looking for submissions.
Wacker is trying to work for a kimura but Petrescu is defending well.
Petrescu wants to control the action here but instead Wacker manages to pass to full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrescu is squirming around, avoiding Wacker's attempts to control the action.
Wacker tries to take Petrescu's back but instead Petrescu uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Petrescu trying to control but Wacker postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Petrescu keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Wacker is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Petrescu is just riding it out for now. Wacker eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Petrescu wants to control but Wacker passes into side.
You can see the frustration on Petrescu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wacker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wacker sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Petrescu is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wacker wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Petrescu, who protects the arm well.
Wacker moves into full mount!
Petrescu wants to control but Wacker is having none of it.
Wacker goes for an armbar but Petrescu turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Petrescu.
Wacker keeping full guard, as Petrescu tries to pass.
Petrescu postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wacker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Petrescu passes into side control.
Wacker taking a bit of punishment here - Petrescu scoring with strikes.
Wacker manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wacker tries to pass to full mount but Petrescu defends it.
Petrescu is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wacker pulls his head out easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wacker trying to pass the guard but Petrescu defending well.
Wacker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Petrescu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wiener Wacker will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wacker moves into range and clinches up with Petrescu.
Petrescu connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Wiener Wacker has been cut.
Petrescu lands a right hand.
A short left from Petrescu.
A short left from Petrescu.
Wacker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Petrescu stops a takedown attempt from Wacker.
Petrescu lands a left hand.
Wacker tries to score a body lock takedown but Petrescu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Our sources have told us that Petrescu has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Sergiu Petrescu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wiener Wacker.
Petrescu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Petrescu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Petrescu has Wacker up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrescu throws a head punch that misses.
Petrescu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Wacker avoids it.
Stalling in the clinch from Wacker.
Petrescu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wacker is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wacker tries for a takedown. No joy.
Wacker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Petrescu is defending well.
Petrescu scores a nice knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Petrescu fails to land.
Wacker has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Petrescu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wacker can turn it around.
Petrescu makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wacker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Petrescu gets underhooks to prevent Wacker's takedown attempt.
Petrescu misses with a knee to the head.
Petrescu throws a head punch that misses.
Petrescu stops a takedown attempt from Wacker.
Petrescu manages to break the clinch.
Wacker darts in and clinches Petrescu up against the cage.
Wacker gets through Petrescu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Petrescu.
Petrescu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Petrescu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wacker can do to turn this around?
Petrescu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Petrescu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donk. Petrescu catches Wacker right on the button with a cross.
The fighters circling - Petrescu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrescu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Petrescu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Petrescu misses with a wild combination.
Wacker thuds a left hand into Petrescu's body.
Petrescu is looking to slow Wacker down with leg kicks.
Wacker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wacker takes a swing at Petrescu's ribcage but misses.
Petrescu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Petrescu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wacker moves in looking to clinch but Petrescu pushes him off.
Wacker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrescu.
Wacker takes one on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrescu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wacker misses with a wild body shot.
Petrescu blocks a jab.
Petrescu appears to be looking for a big counter.
Wacker moves away from the strike by Petrescu.
Nice body punch from Wacker.
Wacker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Petrescu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wacker lands a nice shot to the body.
Wacker's corner calls for a 1-2. Wacker obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Petrescu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wacker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Wacker moves in looking to clinch but Petrescu pushes him off.
Wacker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Petrescu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Petrescu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Petrescu lands with a nice body punch.
Wacker throws a right hand that Petrescu ducks under and follows up with a left that Petrescu also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wacker has Petrescu up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Petrescu.
Petrescu has a couple of punches blocked by Wacker.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Wacker lands a body punch.
Wacker is stalling here.
Wacker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Petrescu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Petrescu lands a knee to the body.
Petrescu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Wacker lands with a good body shot.
Wacker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrescu manages to avoid it.
Wacker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Petrescu has time to react.
Wacker throws a poor cross that misses
and Petrescu counters with a body kick that stops Wacker in his tracks momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot by Petrescu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergiu Petrescu dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Wiener Wacker's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Petrescu slips a jab from Wacker.
Wacker fails to land with a series of punches.
Wacker lands a head shot.
Wacker throws a shot from downtown. Petrescu moves away and avoids it.
No joy there for Wacker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wacker takes a swing at Petrescu's ribcage but misses.
Wacker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrescu.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wacker. Petrescu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Wacker. Those never looked like landing.
Petrescu throws a hook but Wacker blocks it.
Good shot there by Petrescu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrescu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wacker cracks Petrescu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Petrescu throws a hook but Wacker avoids it easily.
Petrescu closes the distance and clinches.
Petrescu prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Wacker on the inside.
Wacker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petrescu is looking to break free of the clinch but Wacker has double underhooks.
Wacker struggles to land a body shot inside as Petrescu controls his hands.
Petrescu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Petrescu tries a head kick but it misses.
Petrescu scores with a nice right hand.
Wacker gets a clinch.
Petrescu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Wacker blocks it with crossed arms.
Petrescu gets underhooks to prevent Wacker's takedown attempt.
Petrescu lands a body shot.
Wacker is trying to trip Petrescu. He has hold of a leg but Petrescu is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Wacker persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Wacker stopping the sweep attempt from Petrescu.
Petrescu looking to control.
Petrescu keeping moving, preventing Wacker from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wacker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Petrescu is keeping the position for now.
Petrescu keeping moving, preventing Wacker from controlling successfully.
Wacker won't allow Petrescu to sweep him here.
Petrescu trying to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Wacker trying to control but Petrescu is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Petrescu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Petrescu counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wacker tries to score a power double leg takedown but Petrescu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wacker somewhat.
Sergiu Petrescu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wiener Wacker.
A solid body kick from Petrescu.
Petrescu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wacker looks to land a right hand but Petrescu moved out of range.
A punch combination from Petrescu misses.
Wacker is looking to clinch but Petrescu is avoiding it.
Petrescu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wacker fails to land with a series of punches.
Wacker misses the shot to the body.
Wacker clinches up against the cage.
Petrescu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Petrescu scores a nice knee to the body.
Wacker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrescu manages to break the clinch.
Petrescu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Petrescu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wacker.
Wacker swings away with a body shot that misses
and Petrescu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wacker tries to bum rush Petrescu with a series of wild strikes but Petrescu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wacker throws a body punch but Petrescu moves out of range.
Wacker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrescu moves away.
Petrescu appears to be looking for a big counter.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wacker takes a swing at Petrescu's ribcage but misses.
Petrescu wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wacker drives through with a takedown into guard.
Wacker trying to move into half guard but instead Petrescu has managed to sweep!
Petrescu trying to control the position from guard on top but Wacker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petrescu slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Petrescu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Wiener Wacker just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Wiener Wacker's cut.
That's time! Petrescu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wacker doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wacker displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Petrescu throws out the jab.
Wacker lands with a shot to the body.
Wacker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Petrescu misses with a wild body shot.
Wacker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Petrescu.
Wacker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Petrescu rather than just go for the knockout.
A big left from Wacker misses.
Wacker throws a combination that misses
and Petrescu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wacker is looking to clinch but Petrescu is avoiding it.
Petrescu tries to bum rush Wacker with a series of wild strikes but Wacker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Petrescu throws a body punch but Wacker moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wacker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrescu.
Wacker walks into a left hand.
Wacker throws a lazy uppercut
and Wacker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Petrescu throws a series of punches but Wacker avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrescu looks to throw the jab but Wacker is out of range.
Nice takedown defense from Petrescu. No joy for Wacker on that attempt.
Petrescu throws a head kick that misses.
Wacker wants to counter the offense by Petrescu and move into the clinch position.
Petrescu misses with a wild combination.
Wacker tries to counter by closing the distance.
Petrescu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Petrescu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wacker throws a series of punches but Petrescu moves out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Petrescu as Wacker shoots in.
Wacker throws out a powerful jab.
Petrescu throws a lazy right hand but Wacker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sergiu Petrescu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wacker falls off balance throwing a combination
and Petrescu counters with a straight right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wacker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wacker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wacker. Petrescu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wacker throws a body punch but Petrescu moves out of range.
Petrescu tries to counter by clinching up but Wacker breaks away and moves out of range.
Wacker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Petrescu seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wacker misses with a double jab
and Petrescu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Petrescu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wacker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wacker fails with a takedown attempt.
Sergiu Petrescu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wiener Wacker.
Wacker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrescu.
Wacker has closed the distance and engaged Petrescu in a clinch.
Petrescu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wacker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Petrescu misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrescu misses with a knee strike.
Sergiu Petrescu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wacker lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wacker tries for a takedown but Petrescu manages to get underhooks.
Petrescu lands a right hand.
Petrescu manages to break the clinch.
Wacker clinches up against the cage.
Wacker goes for a takedown attempt but Petrescu pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wacker misses with a few strikes there.
Petrescu throws a jab but it's blocked by Wacker.
Petrescu throws a series of punches but Wacker moves out of range.
Petrescu scores with the left hand. Wacker knows he should have avoided that one.
Wacker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrescu.
Wacker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Petrescu swings widly with a right hand
and Wacker counters by clinching up.
Wacker misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wacker successfully pulls guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wacker working for submissions but it's allowed Petrescu to get to half guard.
Wacker is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Wacker is looking for a sweep. Petrescu is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Petrescu trying to pass the guard but Wacker defending well.
Wacker is looking to improve his position.
Petrescu trying to control from half guard but Wacker is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Sergiu Petrescu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wiener Wacker's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wacker is defended easily by Petrescu.
Wacker throws a series of punches but Petrescu moves out of range.
Wacker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wacker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Petrescu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Petrescu missing with a left hand there. Wacker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wacker tries to counter by closing the distance.
A nice inside leg kick there by Petrescu. That's going to slow Wacker down.
Wacker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Petrescu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrescu paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wacker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wacker scores with a jab. Petrescu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wacker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wacker misses with a body shot
and Petrescu counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Petrescu.
Petrescu prevents the takedown attempt.
Sergiu Petrescu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wiener Wacker.
Wacker has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Petrescu avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wacker is looking for a takedown.
Wacker is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wacker.
Petrescu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wacker clinches up against the cage.
Wacker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Petrescu is defending well.
A head punch on the inside from Petrescu fails to land.
Petrescu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wacker backwards.
Petrescu gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Wacker.
Petrescu misses with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrescu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wacker throws a body punch but Petrescu moves out of range.
Wacker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrescu moves away.
Wacker lands a nice shot that snaps Petrescu's head back.
Petrescu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wacker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Petrescu.
Wacker changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Petrescu looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
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!
Petrescu tries to improve position but can't.
Wacker taking a break here but Petrescu is having none of it and regains half guard.
Wacker seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrescu gets back to full guard.
Wacker trying to control but Petrescu is working from the bottom.
Wacker landing with the ground and pound.
Petrescu had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wacker defends it easily.
Wacker trying to control the position from guard on top but Petrescu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Wacker tries to free his leg and advance position but Petrescu is retaining full guard.
Wacker wants to control from the top but Petrescu keeps moving.
Petrescu keeping full guard, as Wacker tries to pass.
Petrescu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wacker wants to control from the top but Petrescu keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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 Sergiu Petrescu.
I think Petrescu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 48:47
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 49:47
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergiu Petrescu!
Sergiu Petrescu is the new middleweight champion!
Sergiu Petrescu decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Bone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Quincey Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bone's entrance music is You'll Never Walk Alone. A fine choice. Joe Bone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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170 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Bone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Quincey Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson walks into a straight right hand from Bone.
Bone throws a lazy uppercut
and Bone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bone throws a head kick that misses.
Ferguson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joe Bone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferguson throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Ferguson misses.
Bone is looking to counter punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bone. That's going to slow Ferguson down.
Ferguson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ferguson's head.
Ferguson misses with a wild body shot.
Ferguson throws a poor cross that misses
and Bone counters with a good low kick that Ferguson was not able to check.
A low kick from Bone misses
and Bone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Bone throws a jab when Ferguson was well out of range.
Ferguson throws a body punch but Bone moves out of range.
Ferguson tests Bone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bone misses with a looping right.
Bone misses with a takedown
and Ferguson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Bone.
Ferguson throws an off balance right hand
and Bone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ferguson clobbers Bone with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ferguson scores with a nice head shot.
Bone throws a chopping leg kick but Ferguson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ferguson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bone misses with a jab to the body
and Ferguson counters with a nice uppercut.
Bone connects with a single shot there.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Bone!
Ferguson is rocked!
It looks like Quincey Ferguson has been cut.
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!
Bone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferguson throws a fast counter high kick but Bone manages to duck under it in time.
Bone blocks a head kick by Ferguson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ferguson is still on wobbly legs! Can Bone finish him?
Bone loads up on a big right hand but Ferguson slips the punch.
Ferguson seems to have recovered his senses.
Bone darts in looking for a takedown but Ferguson gets double underhooks and turns Bone into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Bone. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A shot to the liver by Ferguson. Beautiful body shot.
Ferguson blocks the body kick.
Bone misses with a low kick.
Bone tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ferguson is able to avoid easily.
A big left from Bone misses.
Bone cracks the inside of Ferguson's front leg.
Ferguson throws a sloppy head kick and Bone moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ferguson.
Bone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bone shoots for a double leg takedown but Ferguson sprawls well. He's pushed Bone's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Bone misses with a left hand
letting Ferguson counter with a right hand.
Good leg kick by Ferguson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone slips under a jab.
Ferguson misses with a low kick.
Ferguson throws a hook but Bone avoids it easily.
Bone moves away from the strike by Ferguson.
Ferguson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Ferguson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bone.
Bone motions for Ferguson to come forward. Bone throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bone throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Ferguson misses the target.
Ferguson takes one to the chin there.
Bone scores with a decent looking hook.
A jab from Bone misses.
Bone blocks a jab.
Bone throwing a counter right hand but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Ferguson walks into a stiff left hand from Bone.
Ferguson 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.
Ferguson has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bone scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Bone.
Ferguson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bone misses with a right hand
and Ferguson counters with a nice uppercut.
Bone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ferguson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Ferguson misses its intended target.
Bone lands the left hand.
Bone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ferguson manages to avoid it.
Ferguson looks to score with a jab to the body but Bone is just out of range.
Ferguson swats away the attempt to clinch by Bone.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferguson misses with a low kick.
Bone misses with a low kick.
Bone keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ferguson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Bone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Quincey Ferguson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bone connects with a looping right hand.
Bone misses with a low kick.
Bone misses with a low kick.
Ferguson ducks under a wild hook from Bone.
Joe Bone is winning the standup battle so far.
Bone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ferguson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bone dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ferguson. That did some damage!
Bone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut. Bone saw that one coming.
Ferguson loads up on a big right hand but Bone slips the punch.
Bone throws out a loose jab but Ferguson uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bone throws a push kick but Ferguson slaps the foot to one side.
Bone digs a good hook to Ferguson's body.
Ferguson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bone throws a nice looking combination but Ferguson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice cross by Bone.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ferguson might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bone has got the better of the exchanges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ferguson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bone ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.
Bone is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ferguson can do to turn this around?
Ferguson throws the left hand but Bone avoids the punch easily.
Bone takes a swing at Ferguson's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferguson. Bone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bone, as that shot connected.
Bone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bone.
Ferguson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bone tries to clinch up but Ferguson circles away and keeps his distance.
Ferguson tries a quick counter leg kick but Bone is wise to it.
Nice defenses there by Bone.
Ferguson lands the left hand.
Ferguson walks into a stiff left hand from Bone.
Bone swings for the body but Ferguson moves out of range.
Bone misses with a body shot.
And Ferguson responds with a good body kick, but Bone manages to step out the way in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson stuffs the takedown.
Bone throws a jab when Ferguson was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bone feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ferguson's calf.
Bone tried to score with a low kick but Ferguson checks it.
Bone throws a series of punches but Ferguson moves out of range.
Ferguson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ferguson throws a head kick that misses
and Bone counters with a low kick, right behind Ferguson 's knee.
A head kick from Bone lands but Ferguson takes it in his stride.
Ferguson lands with a cross.
Ferguson tests Bone's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ferguson.
Bone ducks under a wild hook from Ferguson.
Bone throws an off balance right hand
and Ferguson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ferguson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ferguson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bone.
Quincey Ferguson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ferguson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bone.
Ferguson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bone looks to score with a jab to the body but Ferguson is just out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bone.
Bone with a hook.
Bone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ferguson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bone misses with a head kick.
Ferguson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bone.
A jab from Bone does it's job there.
Bone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bone just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Ferguson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bone jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferguson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ferguson, as that shot connected.
Ferguson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bone misses with an uppercut. Ferguson saw that one coming.
Ferguson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bone takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Ferguson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bone throws a shot from downtown. Ferguson moves away and avoids it.
Ferguson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ferguson throws a hook but Bone avoids it easily.
Ferguson misses with a hook. Bone ducked under it nicely.
Bone moves into the clinch.
A short left from Ferguson.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ferguson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bone takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ferguson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bone's sensitive parts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Bone dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Quincey Ferguson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Ferguson throws a shot from downtown. Bone moves away and avoids it.
Bone uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ferguson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ferguson throws a leg kick but Bone checks it.
Ferguson loads up on a big right hand but Bone slips the punch.
Ferguson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ferguson connects with the punch.
Ferguson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bone is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ferguson lands a lovely overhand right.
Ferguson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bone lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ferguson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ferguson throws out a loose jab but Bone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab by Bone.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bone misses with a hook to the body
and Ferguson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bone.
Ferguson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bone connects with a crisp jab.
Ferguson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ferguson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bone thuds his right hand into Ferguson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bone. That's going to slow Ferguson down.
Bone moves out of range of the body kick from Ferguson.
A swing and a miss from Ferguson.
A head kick misses from Ferguson.
Ferguson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bone with a hook.
Ferguson looks for the body kick but Bone saw that one coming.
Ferguson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ferguson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bone. Ferguson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Quincey Ferguson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bone punishes Ferguson's body with a nice straight punch.
Bone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bone connects with a right hand. Ferguson shakes it off.
Ferguson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed right hand from Bone misses the target.
Ferguson checks a leg kick.
Ferguson lands a nice hook to Bone's body. Bone takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bone stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ferguson.
Bone throws the left hand but Ferguson avoids the punch easily.
Ferguson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bone throws a counter high kick but Ferguson was just alert enough to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Bone.
Bone takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bone throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bone throws out a loose jab but Ferguson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ferguson throws an overhand right that lands on Bone's shoulder, as Bone tries to avoid the shot.
Ferguson swings for the body but Bone moves out of range.
Ferguson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bone's sensitive parts.
Ferguson with a nice cross.
Bone lands a lovely overhand right.
Bone misses with a head kick.
Bone misses with a takedown attempt - Ferguson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bone keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bone takes a swing at Ferguson's ribcage but misses.
Bone sizes up Ferguson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bone appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ferguson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bone on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bone looks to land a right hand but Ferguson moved out of range.
Bone has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Ferguson.
Ferguson throws a jab when Bone was well out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice combination there by Bone.
Ferguson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bone.
Ferguson misses with an uppercut. Bone saw that one coming.
Ferguson digs a good body shot into Bone's ribs.
Bone misses with a head kick.
Bone misses with a hook.
Bone with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Bone swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ferguson.
Bone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bone throws out a loose jab but Ferguson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joe Bone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bone fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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 Joe Bone.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bone, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Bone!
A victorious Joe Bone thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Anastasio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Scarn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Scarn has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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198 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
26 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Anthony Anastasio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Scarn!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scarn misses with a looping left.
Anastasio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Anastasio throws a solid leg kick but Scarn takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Anastasio.
Anastasio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Scarn misses with a straight right.
Anastasio throws a shot to the body.
Anastasio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anastasio swings for the body but Scarn moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Anastasio. Beautiful body shot.
Anastasio fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scarn manages to avoid it.
Scarn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A solid body kick from Scarn.
Anastasio jabs Scarn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anastasio gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Scarn.
Anastasio thumps Scarn with a low kick.
Anastasio blocks the body kick.
Anastasio is looking to wear down Scarn with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Scarn throws a head kick that misses.
Scarn throws a hook to the side of Anastasio's head but Anastasio sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anastasio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scarn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anastasio moves into range and connects with a jab.
A right-left combo lands from Anastasio.
Anastasio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scarn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Anastasio misses with an uppercut. Scarn saw that one coming.
Scarn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anastasio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scarn was well out of range. Poor timing from Anastasio.
Scarn misses with a takedown attempt - Anastasio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Anastasio scores with a one two! Scarn had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Michael Scarn has been cut.
Anastasio lunges at Scarn with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Scarn's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scarn lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Anastasio misses with a jab to the body
enabling Scarn to counter with a crisp jab.
Anastasio takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Anthony Anastasio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anastasio moves forwards but Scarn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Anastasio looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Anastasio blocks a jab.
Anastasio moves away from the strike by Scarn.
Anastasio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Scarn.
Anastasio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Anastasio rushes Scarn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Scarn blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scarn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice left hand lands by Scarn.
Anastasio just leaning against Scarn, taking a breather.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Anastasio takes an elbow to the temple.
Scarn has a couple of punches blocked by Anastasio.
Anastasio prevents a body shot from Scarn.
Scarn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Scarn scores with a shot to the side of Anastasio's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A short right from Scarn on the inside.
Scarn looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Anastasio blocks the elbow strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Scarn as Anastasio tries to tie him up.
A short right from Scarn on the inside.
Anastasio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Anastasio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short left from Scarn.
Scarn misses with an elbow over the top.
Scarn manages to break the clinch.
Scarn staying out of range there.
Anastasio throws an off balance right hand
enabling Scarn to counter with a crisp jab.
Scarn manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Anastasio on his heels. He'll look to pass Anastasio's guard now, I'm sure.
Anastasio kicks Scarn off and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scarn swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scarn sizes up Anastasio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Anastasio tries a head kick but it misses.
As Anastasio backs off Scarn throws a huge counter combo but Anastasio manages to avoid it all.
Anastasio dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Scarn. That did some damage!
Scarn dips to his left and cracks Anastasio with an uppercut!
Anastasio throws a big shot that misses.
Anastasio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scarn.
Scarn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anastasio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Scarn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anastasio looks to throw the jab but Scarn is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Scarn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Anastasio throws a poor cross that misses
and Scarn counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Anastasio misses with a hook
and Scarn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael Scarn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Scarn's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Anastasio throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Scarn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Anastasios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A slow jab from Scarn misses its intended target.
Anastasio misses with a hook. Scarn ducked under it nicely.
Scarn scores with a leg kick.
We've been informed that Scarn has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Anastasio is looking to clinch but Scarn is avoiding it.
Anastasio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Scarn.
Scarn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A big right from Anastasio misses.
Scarn misses with a wild combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Anastasio misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anastasio rushes Scarn and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Anastasio missing with knees to the body.
Scarn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Anastasio looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anastasio looks to score with a jab to the body but Scarn is just out of range.
Anastasio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Scarn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Anastasio takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Scarn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Scarn.
Scarn throws a head kick that half lands.
Michael Scarn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scarn tries a head kick but it misses.
Scarn throws a series of punches but Anastasio moves out of range.
Anastasio keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A slow jab from Scarn misses its intended target.
Scarn misses with a body shot.
Anastasio throws a jab when Scarn was well out of range.
A head kick misses from Scarn.
Scarn checks the leg kick nicely there.
Anastasio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scarn goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Scarn explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Scarn swings widly with a right hand
and Anastasio counters with a stiff right hand.
Anastasio lands a lovely overhand right.
Scarn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Anastasio to score with a decent uppercut.
Anastasio 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.
Anastasio looks to throw the jab but Scarn is out of range.
Scarn throws a head kick that misses.
Scarn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Anastasio, as that shot connected.
Scarn dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Anastasio. That did some damage!
Anastasio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scarn blocks the body kick.
Scarn throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarn moves out of range of the strikes.
Scarn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Anastasio comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Anastasio misses with a head kick.
Anastasio throws a series of punches but Scarn moves out of range.
Scarn unleashes a big counter combination but Anastasio bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Anastasio takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Anastasio throws a body shot but no joy.
Scarn misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Scarn tries a head kick but it misses.
Anastasio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Anastasio has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Scarn finds it's way round the side to connect with Anastasio's head.
Anastasio looks to throw the jab but Scarn is out of range.
Anastasio stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Scarn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Anastasio tries a head kick but it misses.
Scarn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Scarn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Anastasio throws a low kick but Scarn moves out of range easily.
Scarn let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Anastasio moves away from the strike by Scarn.
Scarn jabs Anastasio right on the nose. Anastasio blinks but takes it well.
Scarn blocks a head kick by Anastasio.
Scarn tries a head kick but it misses.
Jab from Scarn.
Scarn lands with a straight right. Anastasio didn't see that one coming.
Scarn scores with a hook to the body. Anastasio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Anastasio ducks under a wild hook from Scarn.
Anastasio motions for Scarn to come forward. Anastasio throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Scarn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Scarn moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Scarn showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Scarn'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. This is the final round!
Scarn shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Anastasio went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Anastasio misses with a jab to the body
and Scarn counters with a leg kick.
A head kick misses from Scarn.
Anastasio connects with a nice looking jab.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Anastasio lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Scarn has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Scarn and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Anastasio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A nice leg kick lands there from Scarn.
Anastasio throws a front kick aimed at Scarn's knee but Scarn avoids it well.
Scarn on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Scarn's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Scarn duly obliges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scarn on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Scarn throws a push kick but Anastasio slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anastasio. Scarn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scarn ducks under a wild hook from Anastasio.
Scarn throws a counter combo.
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!
Anastasio staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scarn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scarn blocks the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Scarn.
Anastasio connects with a leg kick. Scarn looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Scarn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anastasio.
Anastasio swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Scarn to counter with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Anastasio moves out of range of the strikes.
Scarn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Scarn steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Anastasio.
Anastasio looks to land a combination but Scarn avoids it well.
Anastasio throws a sloppy head kick and Scarn moves out of range easily.
Scarn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A bone on bone clash there as Anastasio blocks the leg kick.
Scarn lands a lovely overhand right.
Anastasio slips under a jab from Scarn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anastasio slips under a jab from Scarn.
Michael Scarn seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Scarn pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Anastasio back to the cage. Scarn follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anastasio jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anastasio scores with a head kick. Scarn tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Scarn gets the takedown into side control.
Anastasio managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Scarn.
Scarn content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Scarn trying to control the position but Anastasio is working away.
Anastasio keeping his opponent close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scarn landing a few strikes.
Anastasio dodges the ground and pound from Scarn.
Scarn cracks Anastasio with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Scarn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anastasio keeps working.
Scarn working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Anthony Anastasio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anastasio on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Scarn scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Anastasio is looking for a sweep.
Scarn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Anastasio keeps working.
Scarn throws an elbow but Anastasio slips to the side and avoids it well.
Scarn is working Anastasio over with some ground and pound from side control.
Michael Scarn is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Anastasio sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Anastasio flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Scarn seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Scarn shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Anastasio eats them both and turns towards Scarn to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Scarn comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Scarn 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Scarn!
Michael Scarn spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saul Tigh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lock Bresnar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bresnar's choice of entrance music: ABOVE THE LAW - murder rap. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Saul Tigh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lock Bresnar!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Alyssa Summers and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tigh throws a head kick but Bresnar moves out of range.
Bresnar throws a body shot but no joy.
Bresnar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tigh sprawls well. Tigh wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bresnar gets slowly back to his feet.
Tigh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tigh misses with a head kick.
Tigh scores with a jab to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Tigh - just one landing.
Tigh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tigh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bresnar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tigh lands a right hook to the body.
Tigh throws a head kick that misses
and Bresnar connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tigh loads up on a big right hand but Bresnar slips the punch.
Tigh throws a hook but Bresnar avoids it easily.
Tigh throws a hook to the side of Bresnar's head but Bresnar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tigh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bresnar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bresnar lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Bresnar lands a jab to the nose.
Bresnar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bresnar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Lock Bresnar has been cut.
Tigh swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tigh takes a swing at Bresnar's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Tigh throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bresnar waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tigh.
Bresnar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tigh.
Tigh throws a sloppy head kick and Bresnar moves out of range easily.
Bresnar has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A swing and a miss from Bresnar.
Tigh throws a sloppy head kick and Bresnar moves out of range easily.
Tigh keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tigh misses with a straight right.
Tigh throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Bresnar counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tigh throws a poor cross that misses
and Bresnar counters with a nice uppercut.
Tigh misses with a looping left.
Bresnar misses with a wild body shot.
Bresnar misses with a two punch combination.
Tigh lands a really nice looking cross but Bresnar seems unphased.
Tigh lands a really nice looking cross but Bresnar seems unphased.
Tigh throws a body shot but no joy.
Bresnar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tigh tests Bresnar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tigh connects with a body shot.
Tigh lands a really nice looking cross but Bresnar seems unphased.
Tigh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice cross by Tigh.
Tigh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bresnar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tigh darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tigh takes one on the button.
Bresnar lands a head shot.
Tigh misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tigh ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bresnar blocks a jab.
A slow jab from Tigh misses its intended target.
Tigh waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bresnar.
Tigh is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tigh lands with a nice combination. Bresnar backs away looking to recover.
Bresnar tries to bum rush Tigh with a series of wild strikes but Tigh uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tigh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bresnar was well out of range. Poor timing from Tigh.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bresnar! But no joy.
Bresnar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tigh is fending him off so far but Bresnar persists. Nope, Tigh circles away and we're back to standing.
Saul Tigh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lock Bresnar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tigh swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Tigh pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tigh looks to score with a jab to the body but Bresnar is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tigh fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bresnar fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tigh to the ground. Bresnar is now in Tigh's guard.
Bresnar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tigh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bresnar throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bresnar accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bresnar is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tigh utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bresnar is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bresnar pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tigh is keeping the position for now.
Bresnar throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Tigh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lock Bresnar's cut.
That's time! Tigh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bresnar throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tigh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lock Bresnar is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Tigh misses with a looping right.
Bresnar swings for the body but Tigh moves out of range.
Bresnar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tigh.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tigh.
Tigh ducks under a wild hook from Bresnar.
Tigh misses with an uppercut. Bresnar saw that one coming.
Bresnar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tigh fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tigh rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bresnar counters with a straight right hand.
Bresnar fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Tigh to the ground. Bresnar is now in Tigh's guard.
Tigh manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bresnar tries for a takedown but Tigh manages to get underhooks.
Tigh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bresnar can do to turn this around?
Tigh breaks the clinch.
Tigh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bresnar looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tigh takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bresnar scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tigh misses with a looping left.
Bresnar lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tigh displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bresnar throws out the jab.
Bresnar throws a right hand that Tigh ducks under and follows up with a left that Tigh also avoids with ease.
Tigh misses with the combination.
Bresnar slips under a jab.
Tigh scores with a sloppy right hand. Bresnar should have avoided that one.
Tigh connects with a single shot there.
Tigh throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bresnar counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bresnar 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.
Tigh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tigh connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tigh throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bresnar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Tigh. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bresnar is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tigh.
Tigh throws a lazy right hand but Bresnar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tigh takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tigh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tigh lands a nice looking body shot.
Bresnar looks to score with a jab to the body but Tigh is just out of range.
Bresnar misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tigh swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bresnar throws a one two combo.
Tigh cracks Bresnar with a right hand to the side of the head.
No joy there for Tigh, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A big left from Bresnar misses.
Tigh throws a big counter combination but Bresnar scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Tigh avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saul Tigh is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Tigh finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Tigh uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bresnar.
Tigh scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tigh tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bresnar was well out of range. Poor timing from Tigh.
Bresnar misses with a body shot.
Tigh throws a sloppy head kick and Bresnar moves out of range easily.
Bresnar misses with a few strikes there.
Tigh tests Bresnar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tigh lands a slapping body shot.
Bresnar throws a body shot but no joy.
Saul Tigh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bresnar throws a nice looking combination but Tigh bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bresnar defending well as Tigh loads up on a big left hand.
Tigh takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tigh lands a nice looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Bresnar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tigh appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tigh takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tigh throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tigh digs a good hook to Bresnar's body.
Bresnar is breathing heavily.
Bresnar misses with a wild body shot.
Tigh is looking to counter punch.
Tigh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bresnar moves away.
Tigh scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bresnar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tigh throws a jab but it's blocked by Bresnar.
Bresnar tries for a takedown but Tigh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Saul Tigh has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lock Bresnar.
Tigh with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Saul Tigh dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Lock Bresnar's cut.
That's time! Tigh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bresnar swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Tigh counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bresnar thinking.
Bresnar swings for the body but Tigh moves out of range.
Tigh scores with a jab to the head.
Bresnar shoots in but no luck this time.
Tigh moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tigh drops Bresnar with a huge uppercut! Bresnar drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Tigh is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saul Tigh!
Saul Tigh very nearly forgot to thank Bullet Proof System 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Hood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Force (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
260 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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270 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lucas Hood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nick Force!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hood goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Hood throws a combination that misses
and Force counters with a right hand to the body.
Force digs a good body shot into Hood's ribs.
Hood scores with a takedown into Force's guard.
Force seems keen to control Hood's posture.
Hood throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hood throws a strike but Force rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Force with a flurry of punches that miss.
Force pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hood is keeping the position for now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Force trying to control but Hood is working from the bottom.
Force throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Force trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Force working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Force throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Force missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Force postures up in Hood's guard and throws a big left but Hood blocks it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hood misses with a jab, cross combination.
Force throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hood takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hood takes a swing at Force's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Force was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hood closes the distance and clinches up with Force, looking for a takedown. Hood pushes Force against the cage but Force circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lucas Hood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Force swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hood throwing a counter right hand but Force manages to avoid it.
Force avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hood swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Force waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hood.
No joy there for Hood, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hood tries to clinch there but Force circles away.
Force drives through with a takedown into Hood's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Force working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hood working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Force.
Force passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Force throws an elbow but Hood slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hood is working to avoid the ground and pound but Force connects with a decent elbow.
Force working the head and body with strikes.
Force is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Hood's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Force working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Force throwing strikes but Hood manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Hood throws an elbow but Force slips to the side and avoids it well.
Hood landing strikes.
Hood throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Force works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Force is refusing to be controlled, as Hood sits in half guard.
Hood looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hood with the ground and pound but Force uses the opportunity to regain guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nick Force will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hood tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Force makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hood tries to bum rush Force with a series of wild strikes but Force uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Force scores with a nice head shot.
Force has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Hood shoots in but no luck this time.
Hood tries to close the distance and clinch but Force swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nick Force seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hood closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Force's guard.
Force tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hood trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Force tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hood wants to control from the top but Force keeps moving.
Force is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Force thows a huge punch but Hood dodges it nicely.
Force throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Hood to regain full guard.
Hood is controlling Force's posture.
Force slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hood struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hood taking punishment in the form of punches.
Force is looking to take a break and control but Hood is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hood stops Force from passing to mount.
Force slows the pace down.
Hood dodges the ground and pound from Force.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Force's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Hood is working to avoid the ground and pound but Force connects with a decent elbow.
Force postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Hood can't do much from the bottom here.
Force in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Hood taking punishment in the form of punches.
Force creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Hood on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Force creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hood sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Force working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hood is trying to improve his position.
Force lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Hood down.
The ground and pound from Force seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Force misses with the ground and pound.
Force creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Hood sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Force scoring with punches from side control.
Force has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Force throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Force scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Hood to see if he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nick Force showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hood closes the distance and clinches up with Force, looking for a takedown. Hood pushes Force against the cage but Force circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hood looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Force throws a right hand that Hood ducks under and follows up with a left that Hood also avoids with ease.
Hood tries to clinch up.
Force appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Force pounces like a tiger and cracks Hood with a vicious hook! Hood is down but not out! Force follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Nick Force!
Nick Force seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Damien Thorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Dorn (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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26
267 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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30
260 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damien Thorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Dorn!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dorn throws an overhand right that lands on Thorn's shoulder, as Thorn tries to avoid the shot.
Thorn misses with a few strikes there.
Dorn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dorn throws the left hand but Thorn avoids the punch easily.
Dorn throws a series of punches but Thorn moves out of range.
Thorn tried to counter with a leg kick but Dorn avoided it.
Thorn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dorn.
Thorn throws a series of punches but Dorn moves out of range.
Dorn has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thorn.
Dorn takes one to the side of the head.
Dorn misses with a looping right.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Dorn checks a leg kick.
Dorn instigates a clinch.
Thorn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dorn checks a leg kick nicely.
Dorn throws a nice looking combination but Thorn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dorn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dorn tries to clinch there but Thorn circles away.
Thorn throws a leg kick which misses Dorn's front leg but catches the back leg as Dorn tries to avoid it.
Thorn lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thorn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorn lands with a nice body punch.
Dorn takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Thorn looks to throw the jab but Dorn is out of range.
Thorn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thorn tests Dorn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dorn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thorn is out of range and Dorn settles back down.
Dorn misses with a double jab
and Thorn counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dorn!
Dorn is looking for a sweep.
Thorn works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Thorn content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Thorn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Thorn landing strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dorn is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Thorn's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Thorn working the head and body with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dorn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dorn looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Thorn is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dorn is working an open guard so Thorn takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Thorn misses with a looping right.
Dorn thows a left - swing and a miss!
It looked like Thorn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dorn.
Thorn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dorn is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Dorn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Thorn throws a leg kick which misses Dorn's front leg but catches the back leg as Dorn tries to avoid it.
Ivan Dorn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dorn is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thorn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dorns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A slapping leg kick lands for Thorn.
Thorn thumps Dorn with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorn lands with an uppercut that bounces Dorn off the cage and back into range.
Thorn swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thorn swats away the attempt to clinch by Dorn.
An attempted straight right counter from Thorn misses the target.
Thorn misses with a low kick.
Dorn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thorn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thorn throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thorn slips a jab from Dorn.
Thorn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dorn momentarily.
Dorn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thorn. Thorn obviously looking to wear him down.
Dorn misses with a hook. Thorn ducked under it nicely.
Dorn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A telegraphed right hand from Dorn misses the target.
Thorn checks a low kick from Dorn.
Dorn swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Thorn counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dorn is trying to control the position but Thorn postures up.
Thorn decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Thorn keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorn throws a good cross that connects.
Thorn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dorn looks to throw the jab but Thorn is out of range.
Thorn lands a nice hook to Dorn's body. Dorn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thorn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Thorn.
Thorn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dorn is out of range and Thorn settles back down.
Thorn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dorn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A head kick misses from Thorn.
Dorn tries to clinch but Thorn is having none of it.
Jab from Thorn.
Thorn is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dorn throws an off balance right hand
and Thorn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dorn misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dorn connects with a right hand. Thorn shakes it off.
Dorn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Thorn.
Thorn connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dorn. Dorn circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dorn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thorn.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Damien Thorn dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Thorn fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dorn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Thorn jabs Dorn right on the nose. Dorn blinks but takes it well.
Dorn connects with a nice looking jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thorn.
Thorn ducks under a wild hook from Dorn.
Dorn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Thorn circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dorn misses with a right hand
and Thorn counters with a nice uppercut.
Thorn throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dorn on the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dorn cracks Thorn with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thorn lands with a nice body punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorn feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dorns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
No joy there for Thorn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thorn keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dorn.
Thorn dodges the punch combination from Dorn.
Dorn tries to bum rush Thorn with a series of wild strikes but Thorn uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thorn drops down looking for a counter takedown but Dorn sprawls and moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Thorn as he connects with a hook.
Dorn tries to clinch there but Thorn circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dorn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Thorn tests Dorn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thorn dodges the punch combination from Dorn.
Thorn appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dorn throws a nice looking combination but Thorn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dorn has Thorn up against the cage in a clinch.
Thorn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dorn throws a looping overhand right but Thorn ducks down to avoid it.
Thorn avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dorn misses with a wild combination.
Thorn lands a glancing blow to the side of Dorn's head.
Dorn is looking to clinch.
Dorn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thorn.
It looked like Thorn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thorn lands the left hand.
Thorn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dorn can do to turn this around?
Dorn looks to land a combination but Thorn avoids it well.
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!
Thorn clobbers Dorn with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thorn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dorn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thorn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dorn under the eye.
Thorn fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Thorn there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thorn.
Thorn tests Dorn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dorn has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dorn throws an off balance right hand
and Thorn counters with a single leg into guard. Dorn didn't expect that.
Dorn looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Thorn is defending well. Dorn quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Thorn has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Dorn celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ivan Dorn!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kostas Karelis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henri Lafitte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karelis comes to the cage accompanied by Sail - AwolNation. Lafitte has chosen Concrete Blondes - Bloodletting as his entrance music. Kostas Karelis could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Henri Lafitte's chin.
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25
222 lbs
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28
209 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
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Dangerous knees
Cardio machine |
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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
15 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Kostas Karelis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henri Lafitte!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karelis connects with the punch.
It looks like Henri Lafitte has been cut.
Lafitte throws the kick towards the body but Karelis avoids it.
Lafitte throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Lafitte 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lafitte blocks a head kick by Karelis.
Lafitte looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Karelis closes the distance and pushes Lafitte back into the cage.
Lafitte misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karelis putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lafitte in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Karelis throws a head punch that misses.
Karelis lands with a right to the head.
Karelis misses with some punches.
Karelis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lafitte looks winded!
Karelis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karelis lands a big knee to the head and Lafitte goes down! Karelis pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kostas Karelis!
Kostas Karelis is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Taite Abrams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Buzz Bixby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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36
215 lbs
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215 lbs
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Great elbows
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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
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Taite Abrams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buzz Bixby!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abrams takes a jab right on the kisser.
A head kick misses from Abrams.
Abrams throws a head kick that misses.
Bixby swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bixby misses with a hook.
Abrams takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Abrams tries to clinch up but Bixby circles away and keeps his distance.
Taite Abrams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abrams misses with a shot to the body
and Bixby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Abrams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Abrams steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bixby.
Good exchange - Bixby coming out on top.
A nice inside leg kick there by Abrams. That's going to slow Bixby down.
Abrams swings widly with a right hand
and Bixby counters with a lovely straight right hand!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bixby throws a hook but Abrams avoids it easily.
Abrams looks for the body kick but Bixby saw that one coming.
Abrams on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Bixby scores with a hook to the body. Abrams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bixby lands with a right hand.
Bixby wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Abrams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Abrams is looking to clinch.
Bixby throws out a counter right but Abrams avoids it with no problem.
Abrams takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Abrams enables Bixby to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Abrams manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bixby landing with the ground and pound.
Abrams not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bixby's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bixby's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bixby postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bixby trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bixby keeps trying to improve his position.
Bixby cracks Abrams with a solid left hand.
Bixby lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bixby's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bixby is in close to Abrams's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bixby works over Abrams with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bixby preventing the sweep.
Bixby trying to control the position from guard on top but Abrams is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bixby has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Abrams looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bixby postures up.
Bixby cracks Abrams with a solid left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bixby landing with the ground and pound.
Bixby is in close to Abrams's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bixby prevents Abrams from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Abrams is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bixby defends well.
Abrams working for a triangle but Bixby defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abrams wants to sweep but no luck.
Abrams seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bixby passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bixby working away.
Abrams is looking to regain half guard here but Bixby keeps moving and retains side control.
Bixby looks up at the clock and then as Abrams takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bixby smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Bixby lands a few punches from side control.
Abrams is trying to control Bixby's posture but Bixby avoids it.
Bixby works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Abrams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bixby trying to control the position but Abrams is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abrams struggling a bit here.
Bixby lands an elbow.
Bixby working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Abrams is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bixby connects with a decent elbow.
Bixby is looking to take a break and control but Abrams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abrams is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
My spies in Forcefield Ludas inform me that Bixby has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bixby landing strikes.
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!
Bixby is chipping away with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Bixby dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Abrams misses with a wild combination.
It seemed like Bixby was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Bixby throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bixby cracks a nice hook into Abrams's ribs.
Bixby shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Abrams is trying to defend but Bixby finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Abrams has hold of Bixby's hands but Bixby slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Abrams kicks off Bixby and gets to his feet.
Jab, jab by Bixby - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Abrams 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.
Bixby connects with a body shot that sends Abrams's belly button to the back.
The fight stays on the outside here - Abrams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bixby! But no joy.
Bixby works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bixby lands a jab to the head.
Abrams throws a sloppy head kick
and Bixby counters with a straight right hand.
Bixby has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abrams feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Bixby's calf.
Abrams takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bixby misses with the combination.
Bixby connects with a jab.
Abrams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bixby lands a nice hook to Abrams's body. Abrams takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bixby scores with a crisp jab that stopped Abrams in his tracks.
Bixby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abrams was well out of range. Poor timing from Bixby.
Bixby lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Abrams slips under a jab from Bixby.
Bixby with a nice cross.
Bixby throws a lazy right hand but Abrams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bixby takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Abrams throws a low kick but Bixby avoids it.
Abrams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abrams fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bixby checks it well.
Bixby misses with a straight left.
Abrams throwing a counter right hand but Bixby manages to avoid it.
Bixby scores with a jab.
Buzz Bixby seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Abrams with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bixby to score with a decent uppercut.
Abrams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bixby scores with a one two! Abrams had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Abrams is rocked!
Abrams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bixby misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bixby lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Abrams at a distance.
Abrams throws a sloppy head kick and Bixby moves out of range easily.
Bixby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bixby scores with a decent looking hook.
Bixby slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oh Abrams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bixby changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bixby throws a jab when Abrams was well out of range.
Abrams avoids the body shot from Bixby.
Abrams seems to have got his legs back now.
Abrams lands with a kick to the temple. Bixby shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abrams takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big left from Bixby misses.
Abrams lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Abrams fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bixby, pushing him back against the cage.
Abrams creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bixby is trying to maintain a safe position but Abrams gets an underhook and turns Bixby into the cage.
Abrams trying to land knees to the body.
Bixby lands a left hand.
Bixby lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abrams backwards.
Bixby can't get the takedown.
Bixby has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Abrams avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Abrams.
Bixby pushes Abrams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bixby taking a breather.
Bixby just leaning against Abrams, taking a breather.
Bixby lands a left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Abrams.
Bixby dodges an elbow strike from Abrams.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abrams tries a body shot but Bixby blocks it.
Come on Bixby - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Bixby scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bixby lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Bixby - that landed with a thud.
Bixby breaks from the clinch.
Bixby fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Abrams on the side of the head.
Abrams pushes Bixby away with a front kick.
Abrams misses with a head kick.
Bixby lands a jab to the nose.
Bixby shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bixby showed some decent athleticism there.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Bixby lands strikes from half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Abrams tries to get to full guard but Bixby has control of the leg.
Bixby looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Abrams with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buzz Bixby 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!
Bixby connects with a combination that backs up Abrams into the cage. Bixby lands a flurry of punches that gets past Abrams's guard. Abrams is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Bixby bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buzz Bixby!
After winning the bout, Buzz Bixby 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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