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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thufir Hawat (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tuco Cortez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thufir Hawat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tuco Cortez!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hawat shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cortez manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cortez wants to get back to his feet but Hawat is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cortez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Hawat.
Hawat wants to control from the top but Cortez keeps moving.
Cortez has Hawat pulled in close to control his posture.
Cortez lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez throws a big elbow that misses.
Cortez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawat thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Cortez controls from within his opponent's guard.
Hawat is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cortez is aware though and is defending well.
Cortez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Cortez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hawat is pushing Cortez's head away, looking to escape. Cortez manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cortez working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Cortez has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Cortez avoids the head kick by Hawat.
Hawat has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cortez finds it's way round the side to connect with Hawat's head.
Hawat steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cortez.
Hawat dives in for a single leg takedown but Cortez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A thudding body kick lands there by Cortez!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hawat doesn't manage to clinch there - Cortez circles away.
Hawat checks a low kick from Cortez.
Hawat tries to clinch but Cortez moves out of range.
Cortez feints a counter leg kick.
Hawat misses with a takedown
and Cortez counters with a big head kick but Hawat shrugs it off.
Cortez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hawat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thufir Hawat. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hawat is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hawat blocks a head kick by Cortez.
Hawat has his takedown stuffed
and Cortez counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Hawat shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cortez but Cortez pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez tries a head kick but it misses.
Hawat connects with an inside leg kick.
Hawat shoots in for a double leg but Cortez sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hawat closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cortez connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
BOOM! Cortez lands a beautiful left hook that drops Hawat. Hawat tries to recover but Cortez is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Hawat lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tuco Cortez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gavrilo Djuretic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yun Won Hyang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yun Won Hyang has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gavrilo Djuretic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yun Won Hyang!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hyang goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Djuretic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hyang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hyang drops his hands momentarily and Djuretic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Djuretic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hyang.
Hyang throws a low kick but Djuretic avoids it.
Djuretic throws a leg kick but Hyang checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Djuretic. Hyang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hyang throws out a counter right but Djuretic avoids it with no problem.
Hyang moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hyang checks a low kick from Djuretic.
Hyang misses with an uppercut. Djuretic saw that one coming.
Hyang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Djuretic, pushing him back against the cage.
Hyang can't find room to land a body shot as Djuretic controls the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hyang misses with some punches.
Djuretic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hyang throws a shot from downtown. Djuretic moves away and avoids it.
Hyang moves into range and clinches up with Djuretic.
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!
Djuretic blocks a body shot from Hyang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Djuretic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A slow jab from Hyang misses its intended target.
Djuretic takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hyang is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Hyang wants to clinch.
Djuretic checks a low kick from Hyang.
Hyang throws a hook but Djuretic avoids it easily.
Djuretic thinks about countering with a body kick.
Djuretic drops his hands momentarily and Hyang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Djuretic throws a head kick but Hyang moves out of range.
Djuretic backing away here, and Hyang unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Yun Won Hyang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Djuretic misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Hyang misses the target.
Djuretic connects with a leg kick. Hyang looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Hyang tries a low kick but Djuretic avoids it.
Hyang clobbers Djuretic with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Djuretic looks to throw the jab but Hyang is out of range.
Hyang throws a hook but Djuretic avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hyang throws a leg kick but Djuretic moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Djuretic misses the target.
A good leg kick by Djuretic.
Djuretic throws a body shot but no joy.
Hyang wants to counter with a clinch but Djuretic pushes him away.
Hyang throws a body punch but Djuretic moves out of range.
Hyang misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Djuretic misses the target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hyang, as that shot connected.
Djuretic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hyang.
Hyang throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hyang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Djuretic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hyang throws out the jab.
It looked like Djuretic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hyang.
Djuretic goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hyang lands a nice shot that snaps Djuretic's head back.
Hyang shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Djuretic misses with a hook.
Djuretic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Djuretic misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Djuretic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hyang connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hyang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Djuretic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hyang.
Hyang throws a nice head kick!
Djuretic misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hyang throws a front kick aimed at Djuretic's knee but Djuretic avoids it well.
Hyang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Djuretic.
Djuretic uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hyang.
Hyang attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hyang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hyang misses with a leg kick
and Djuretic counters with a nice uppercut.
Djuretic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hyang.
Hyang lands with a straight right. Djuretic didn't see that one coming.
Djuretic tried to score with a low kick but Hyang checks it.
Djuretic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hyang throws a leg kick
and Djuretic connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Djuretic throws a nice looking combination but Hyang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Djuretic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hyang lands a leg kick that knocks Djuretic off balance momentarily.
Hyang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Djuretic's hands.
Hyang takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hyang throws a chopping leg kick but Djuretic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Djuretic takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hyang is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Djuretic had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hyang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hyang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Djuretic's hands.
Djuretic is rocked!
Djuretic throws a low kick but Hyang moves out of range easily.
Hyang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from Hyang misses.
Djuretic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Djuretic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hyang.
Hyang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hyang tries to work over Djuretic's front leg with a kick but Djuretic checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Djuretic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hyang was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yun Won Hyang dominated that round.
That's time! Djuretic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Djuretic looks to land a body kick but Hyang moved away.
Some bone on bone action there as Djuretic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hyang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Djuretic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hyang wants to slow Djuretic down by chopping away at his legs.
Yun Won Hyang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Djuretic tries to score with a low kick but Hyang moves his leg out of the way.
Hyang lands a right hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hyang.
Djuretic dodges the punch combination from Hyang.
Djuretic darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hyang tries to clinch up.
Djuretic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hyang looks to land a body kick but Djuretic moved away.
Hyang moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hyang takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hyang has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice shot by Hyang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyang misses with a two punch combination.
Hyang throws a leg kick but Djuretic checks it.
Djuretic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Djuretic jabs Hyang right on the nose. Hyang blinks but takes it well.
Hyang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hyang throws a hook to the side of Djuretic's head but Djuretic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Hyang misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Hyang. That snapped Djuretic's head back.
Hyang slips under a jab from Djuretic.
Hyang tried to score with a low kick but Djuretic checks it.
Hyang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Djuretic.
Hyang connects with a solid leg kick.
Djuretic throws a lazy right hand but Hyang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Djuretic staying out of range there.
Djuretic is looking to counter punch.
Hyang tried to score with a low kick but Djuretic checks it.
Djuretic is looking to counter with a body kick.
Djuretic misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Djuretic looks to land a right hand but Hyang moved out of range.
Djuretic with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hyang connects with a solid leg kick.
Hyang throws a looping overhand right but Djuretic ducks down to avoid it.
Djuretic is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Djuretic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hyang swinging wildly here.
Djuretic throwing a counter right hand but Hyang manages to avoid it.
Hyang just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Djuretic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hyang.
A shot to the liver by Hyang. Beautiful body shot.
Hyang tries to clinch up.
A quick step to the side and Djuretic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Djuretic checks the leg kick.
Hyang takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A clash of legs there as Hyang blocks the low kick.
Djuretic throws out a powerful jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hyang.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Djuretic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hyang was well out of range. Poor timing from Djuretic.
Nice uppercut there from Djuretic.
Hyang slips under a jab.
Djuretic throws a jab but it's blocked by Hyang.
Hyang tries a low kick but Djuretic avoids it.
Djuretic throws a body kick that misses.
Hyang throws out a counter right but Djuretic avoids it with no problem.
Hyang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Djuretic's sensitive parts.
Djuretic misses with a straight left.
Hyang looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Djuretic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hyang.
Good leg kick by Hyang there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hyang scores with a leg kick.
Hyang missing with a left hand there. Djuretic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hyang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Djuretic.
Djuretic wants to slow Hyang down by chopping away at his legs.
Hyang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Djuretic is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Djuretic works Hyang's body with a nice hook.
Djuretic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hyang missing with a left hand there. Djuretic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hyang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hyang tries to work over Djuretic's front leg with a kick but Djuretic checks it.
As Hyang looks to move away, Djuretic throws a big counter combo but Hyang just gets out of the way.
The fighters circling - Djuretic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hyang throws out a counter right but Djuretic avoids it with no problem.
Hyang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Djuretic misses with an uppercut.
Hyang misses the jab.
Hyang misses with a straight right.
Djuretic walks into a jab.
Hyang fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Djuretic is out of range.
Hyang moves out of range as Djuretic strikes.
Djuretic blocks a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hyang checks a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yun Won Hyang 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!
Hyang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Djuretic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Djuretic throws a sloppy head kick and Hyang moves out of range easily.
Djuretic misses with a hook. Hyang ducked under it nicely.
Hyang throws a chopping leg kick but Djuretic manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hyang tried to score with a low kick but Djuretic checks it.
Djuretic throws a head kick but Hyang moves out of range.
Hyang feints a counter leg kick.
Djuretic throws a push kick but Hyang slaps the foot to one side.
Hyang moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Djuretic throws a big shot that misses.
Hyang throws a lazy right hand but Djuretic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Djuretic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Djuretic misses its intended target.
Djuretic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hyang.
Hyang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Djuretic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hyang can pounce on him.
Djuretic tries to move into range but Hyang moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hyang misses with a looping left.
Djuretic ducks under a wild hook from Hyang.
Hyang misses with a looping right.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hyang.
Hyang misses with a looping left.
Hyang misses with the combination.
Djuretic throws a big shot that misses.
Hyang throws a counter combo.
Djuretic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Djuretic ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hyang lands a jab to the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hyang.
Hyang moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hyang lands a front kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Djuretic.
Djuretic defending well as Hyang loads up on a big left hand.
Yun Won Hyang is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Djuretic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Djuretic tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hyang lands with an overhand left.
Hyang throws a wild body kick that Djuretic sees coming a mile off.
Djuretic slips under a jab from Hyang.
Djuretic thinks about countering with a head kick.
Djuretic throws a low kick but Hyang avoids it.
Hyang connects with an inside leg kick.
Hyang lands a leg kick that knocks Djuretic off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Djuretic. Hyang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hyang blocks a leg kick.
Hyang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hyang throws a body shot but no joy.
Djuretic swings for the body but Hyang moves out of range.
Djuretic keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Hyang closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Djuretic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hyang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Djuretic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hyang moves out of range as Djuretic strikes.
Hyang steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Djuretic.
Djuretic misses with a body shot.
Djuretic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A low kick from Hyang is predictable there
and Djuretic finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Djuretic looks to score with a jab to the body but Hyang is just out of range.
Hyang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Djuretic.
Hyang scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hyang throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hyang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hyang tries to work over Djuretic's front leg with a kick but Djuretic checks it.
Hyang throws a combination that misses
and Djuretic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Djuretic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Djuretic misses with the combination.
As Djuretic backs off Hyang throws a huge counter combo but Djuretic manages to avoid it all.
Djuretic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Djuretic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Djuretic tries a low kick but Hyang avoids it.
Hyang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hyang with a hook.
Hyang scores with a jab.
Djuretic throws a jab but it's blocked by Hyang.
Hyang was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Djuretic ducks under a wild hook from Hyang.
An attempted straight right counter from Djuretic misses the target.
Nice jab there from Hyang.
Djuretic throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Djuretic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gavrilo Djuretic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hyang cracks the inside of Djuretic's front leg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yun Won Hyang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hyang 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yun Won Hyang!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Kovalev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jack Morgan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Vladimir Kovalev's chin.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Kovalev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morgan throws an overhand right that lands on Kovalev's shoulder, as Kovalev tries to avoid the shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Morgan.
Kovalev is looking to counter punch.
Kovalev scores with a decent looking hook.
We've been told by Kovalev's head coaches at The Shark Tank that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Morgan looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vladimir Kovalev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kovalev throws a hook but Morgan blocks it.
Kovalev tries to clinch up but Morgan circles away and keeps his distance.
Morgan throws out a counter right but Kovalev avoids it with no problem.
Morgan walks into a straight right hand from Kovalev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kovalev blocks the body kick.
Kovalev swings for the body but Morgan moves out of range.
Morgan swats away the attempt to clinch by Kovalev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kovalev counters with a crisp right hand that drops Morgan! Kovalev lets Morgan back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Morgan is rocked!
Morgan glances at the clock... BAM! Kovalev nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Morgan crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Morgan is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vladimir Kovalev!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jules Winnfield Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonathan Lovelair (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jules Winnfield Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonathan Lovelair!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lovelair waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Winnfield Jr.
Winnfield Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Winnfield Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lovelair has time to react.
Winnfield Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lovelair was well out of range. Poor timing from Winnfield Jr.
Lovelair ducks under a wild hook from Winnfield Jr.
Winnfield Jr throws a hook but Lovelair blocks it.
Winnfield Jr has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Jules Winnfield Jr has been cut.
Winnfield Jr lands a nice looking body shot.
Lovelair displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winnfield Jr throws out the jab.
Lovelair wants to counter with a clinch but Winnfield Jr pushes him away.
Lovelair throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
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!
Lovelair fails to land with a series of punches.
Lovelair darts in trying to clinch
and Winnfield Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lovelair moves to clinch but Winnfield Jr breaks away
and Winnfield Jr counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winnfield Jr darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Winnfield Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lovelair at a distance.
A jab lands there for Winnfield Jr.
Lovelair misses with a combination
enabling Winnfield Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Winnfield Jr digs a good hook to Lovelair's body.
Winnfield Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lovelair looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Winnfield Jr connects with a body shot.
Lovelair looks winded!
Jab from Winnfield Jr.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winnfield Jr lands a big uppercut and Lovelair crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lovelair looks OK. Winnfield Jr waves Lovelair back to his feet!
Lovelair is rocked!
Lovelair doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lovelair is still on wobbly legs! Can Winnfield Jr finish him?
Winnfield Jr avoids a punch combination nicely.
Winnfield Jr seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Lovelair throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lovelair seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winnfield Jr jabs Lovelair right on the nose. Lovelair blinks but takes it well.
Winnfield Jr sends Lovelair crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Winnfield Jr is motioning to the referee to let Lovelair up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Lovelair lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Winnfield Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Lovelair throws a combination that misses
and Winnfield Jr counters with a nice right hand that sends Lovelair toppling to the canvas! Lovelair scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Winnfield Jr finish him?!
Some wild striking there from Lovelair.
Winnfield Jr was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lovelair swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Winnfield Jr counters with a big right hand! Oh Lovelair is in trouble here! Winnfield Jr follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jules Winnfield Jr!
Jules Winnfield Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Stoner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Murray Rothbard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rothbard has chosen Anarchy as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ray Stoner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Murray Rothbard!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stoner misses with a hook
and Rothbard counters with a left to the body.
Stoner with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rothbard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stoner is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stoner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rothbard, pushing him back against the cage.
Stoner tries to throw a body punch but Rothbard avoids it by throwing Stoner back against the cage.
We've been informed that Rothbard has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Rothbard lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rothbard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ray Stoner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rothbard lands a nice shot to the body.
Rothbard lands with a shot to the body.
Rothbard lands a nice hook to Stoner's body. Stoner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Rothbard comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rothbard lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Stoner misses with a straight left.
Stoner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rothbard moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rothbard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rothbard.
Rothbard thuds a left hand into Stoner's body.
Stoner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stoner throws a right hand that Rothbard ducks under and follows up with a left that Rothbard also avoids with ease.
Rothbard doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Stoner misses the shot to the body.
Rothbard darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Ray Stoner has been cut.
Stoner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rothbard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rothbard digs a good hook to Stoner's body.
Stoner is breathing heavily.
Rothbard circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stoner throws a body punch but Rothbard moves out of range.
Rothbard let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Stoner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rothbard cracks a nice hook into Stoner's ribs.
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!
Rothbard uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stoner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rothbard with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Stoner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Stoner has Rothbard up against the cage in a clinch.
Rothbard breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rothbard digs a good body shot into Stoner's ribs.
Rothbard lands with a good body shot.
Rothbard cracks Stoner with an open hand slap.
Rothbard scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rothbard cracks Stoner with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rothbard lands with a nice combination. Stoner backs away looking to recover.
Rothbard dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rothbard lands a big right hand that sends Stoner crashing to the mat! Rothbard stays standing though and waves Stoner back to his feet!
Stoner is rocked!
Stoner switches off momentarily and Rothbard cracks him with a monster right hand! Stoner topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Rothbard dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Rothbard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Murray Rothbard!
A victorious Murray Rothbard 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 Left Cheek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Austin Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Austin Griffin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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188 lbs
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Left Cheek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Austin Griffin!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cheek connects with a single shot there.
Griffin tries to clinch but Cheek is having none of it.
Cheek is looking to counter punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Cheek as he connects with a hook.
Cheek misses with an uppercut.
Cheek connects with a single shot there.
Griffin lands a nice shot to the body.
Cheek looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cheek clobbers Griffin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cheek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Griffin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Griffin throws a series of punches but Cheek moves out of range.
Cheek throws a good cross that connects.
Cheek fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sloppy strikes from Griffin. Those never looked like landing.
Cheek lands a nice hook to Griffin's body. Griffin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A swing and a miss from Cheek.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheek catches Griffin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Griffin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cheek moves out of range as Griffin strikes.
Cheek with a hook.
Cheek missing with a left hand there. Griffin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Griffin is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Griffin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cheek looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cheek misses with a hook. Griffin ducked under it nicely.
Cheek sets himself, and Griffin steps forward looking for the clinch! Cheek avoids it this time.
Griffin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cheek throws a body punch but Griffin moves out of range.
Cheek circles away from the clinch attempt
and Cheek cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Griffin takes one on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheek cracks Griffin with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cheek waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Griffin.
Cheek dips to his left and cracks Griffin with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Cheek misses.
Griffin misses the shot to the body.
Cheek misses the shot to the body.
Griffin wants to counter with a clinch but Cheek pushes him away.
Cheek moves out of range as Griffin strikes.
Cheek throwing a counter right hand but Griffin manages to avoid it.
Cheek throws a hook but Griffin blocks it.
Griffin tries to close the distance and clinch but Cheek swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It looked like Cheek wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Griffin slips a straight right by Cheek.
A swing and a miss from Cheek.
Griffin pushes Cheek up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheek blocks a body shot from Griffin.
Cheek has had enough of the clinch but Griffin keeps him there for the moment.
Cheek blocks the elbow strike.
Cheek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Griffin blocking some punches.
Cheek is trying to force a seperation but Griffin has the dominant position.
Cheek swings wildly with an uppercut but Griffin uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Griffin.
Griffin throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cheek swings wildly with an uppercut but Griffin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Griffin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Griffin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cheek's brow.
Griffin misses with an elbow strike.
Griffin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cheeks head.
Griffin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cheek throws a punch but it's blocked by Griffin.
Cheek lands a body punch in the clinch.
Griffin lands a body shot in the clinch.
Griffin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffin blocking some punches.
Griffin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Griffin tries to work over Cheek's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cheek lands a nice uppercut.
Cheek lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Cheek.
Cheek dodges an elbow strike from Griffin.
Cheek swings wildly with an uppercut but Griffin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cheek lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Griffin.
Griffin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Left Cheek has been cut.
Griffin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cheek backwards.
Griffin looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Griffin just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cheek's brow.
Still in the clinch, Cheek scores with a nice short uppercut.
Griffin scores with a hook to the body.
Cheek is breathing heavily.
Griffin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Griffin misses with an elbow strike.
Griffin has Cheek pushed against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Left Cheek dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Left Cheek's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griffin. Cheek does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cheek bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Griffin's head.
A jab from Cheek finds it's way through Griffin's defenses.
Griffin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cheek.
Cheek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Griffin.
Cheek appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cheek uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Griffin.
Cheek jabs Griffin right on the nose. Griffin blinks but takes it well.
Griffin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheek takes a swing at Griffin's ribcage but misses.
Cheek scores with a nice right hand.
Cheek is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cheek swings widly with a right hand
and Griffin moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cheek fails to land.
Griffin misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin is stalling here.
Griffin throws an elbow but it misses.
Cheek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Griffin can do to turn this around?
Cheek throws a punch but it's blocked by Griffin.
Griffin throws an elbow but it misses.
Cheek lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Griffin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cheek blocks an elbow strike from Griffin.
Griffin taking a breather.
Griffin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Griffin lands a nice shot to the body.
Cheek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cheek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cheek being controlled against the cage.
Cheek's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cheek throws a lazy right hand but Griffin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Left Cheek is winning the standup battle so far.
Griffin fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Cheek on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin slips under a jab from Cheek.
Cheek throws a hook but Griffin avoids it easily.
Griffin ducks under a wild hook from Cheek.
Griffin tries to counter with a clinch but Cheek shakes him off and moves away.
Griffin defending well as Cheek loads up on a big left hand.
Cheek is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Griffin avoids the body shot from Cheek.
Griffin clinches up with Cheek and pushes him back against the cage.
Griffin's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Griffin trying to stall but Cheek improves his position.
Griffin misses with an elbow strike.
Griffin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffin tries a body shot but Cheek blocks it.
Griffin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cheek pushes Griffin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Cheek.
Cheek throws a head punch that misses.
Griffin blocks a body shot from Cheek.
Griffin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cheek gets through Griffin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Griffin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Griffin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cheek is keeping busy.
Cheek swings wildly with an uppercut but Griffin uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Griffin throws an elbow but misses.
Griffin throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cheek tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cheek fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cheek throws a punch but it's blocked by Griffin.
Cheek throws a head punch that misses.
Griffin lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Griffin.
Cheek working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cheek.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cheek blocks an elbow strike.
Griffin gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Griffin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cheek is trying to break the clinch but Griffin has him pressed against the cage.
Cheek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Griffin backwards.
Cheek breaks the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Cheek as he connects with a hook.
Cheek cracks Griffin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Griffin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cheek was well out of range. Poor timing from Griffin.
Cheek is looking to counter punch.
Griffin takes one to the side of the head.
Cheek avoids the body shot from Griffin.
Cheek misses with a straight left.
Cheek is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A telegraphed right hand from Cheek misses the target.
Cheek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Griffin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Griffin.
Cheek breaks from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Left Cheek dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Left Cheek's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Cheek looks to land a right hand but Griffin moved out of range.
Griffin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Decent striking displayed by Cheek there.
Griffin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Cheek connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Griffin. Those never looked like landing.
Left Cheek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cheek keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cheek swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Griffin lands a jab to Cheek's midsection.
Griffin defending well as Cheek loads up on a big left hand.
Griffin takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffin defending well as Cheek loads up on a big left hand.
Cheek misses with a straight right.
Griffin is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cheek rather than just go for the knockout.
Cheek misses with an uppercut.
Cheek throws a hook to the side of Griffin's head but Griffin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cheek misses the shot to the body.
Cheek misses with an uppercut
and Griffin counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Griffin.
Austin Griffin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cheek breaks from the clinch.
Griffin tries to clinch but Cheek is having none of it.
Griffin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cheek throwing a counter right hand but Griffin manages to avoid it.
Griffin throws a lazy right hand but Cheek sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Griffin fails to land with a series of punches.
Griffin moves out of range of the strikes.
Left Cheek is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cheek lands with a shot to the body.
Griffin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cheek throws a shot to the body.
Griffin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cheek. Cheek circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A big right from Griffin misses.
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!
Griffin throws a body punch but Cheek moves out of range.
Griffin misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Cheek on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cheek lands a really nice looking cross but Griffin seems unphased.
Griffin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Cheek lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cheek throws a lazy right hand but Griffin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Cheek throws an overhand right that lands on Griffin's shoulder, as Griffin tries to avoid the shot.
Austin Griffin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cheek keeps the fight on the outside.
Cheek moves out of range as Griffin strikes.
Cheek dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Cheek misses its intended target.
Griffin misses with the combination.
Cheek moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cheek tests Griffin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cheek connects with a nice looking jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cheek uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cheek, as that shot connected.
Griffin walks into a straight right hand from Cheek.
Griffin takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cheek throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cheek jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cheek lands a jab to the head.
Cheek keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cheek looks to land a left hand but Griffin moved out of range nicely.
Griffin drops Cheek with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cheek looks back up at him and smiles so Griffin waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Cheek is rocked!
Cheek throws a shot to the body.
Oh Cheek is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A swing and a miss from Griffin.
Cheek throwing a counter right hand but Griffin manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Left Cheek showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cheek, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Left Cheek!
Left Cheek made sure to mention his sponsor, MayheM sportswear in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Korean Superboy Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Henry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Henry has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Korean Superboy Jr's chin.
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165 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Korean Superboy Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Michael Henry!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henry has his takedown stuffed
and Henry takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Superboy Jr lands an overhand right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Henry.
Henry looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Superboy Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Henry shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Superboy Jr's guard.
Superboy Jr is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Henry with a nice head shot there.
Superboy Jr preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Henry stands and throws Superboy Jr's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henry is staying tight to Superboy Jr's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Superboy Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
Henry is chipping away with strikes.
Henry is trying to get an arm triangle but Superboy Jr is defending well.
Henry is staying tight to Superboy Jr's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Superboy Jr knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Henry on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Superboy Jr is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Henry fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Henry working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Henry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Superboy Jr keeps working.
Henry sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Superboy Jr is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Henry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Superboy Jr keeps working.
Henry sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Superboy Jr is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Henry throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Superboy Jr prevents Henry from moving into mount.
Superboy Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Superboy Jr tries to get out of the position.
Henry working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Henry working the ground and pound but Superboy Jr is defending the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henry is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Superboy Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
Superboy Jr is looking for a sweep.
Henry tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Henry throws a strike aimed at the side of Superboy Jr's head but Superboy Jr avoids it well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Henry dominated that round.
That's time! Superboy Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Henry shoots in for a double leg but Superboy Jr sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A counter left hand to the body from Superboy Jr misses its target.
Henry slips under a jab from Superboy Jr.
Superboy Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Henry is just out of range.
Henry lands a jab-cross combination.
Henry closes the distance and clinches up with Superboy Jr, looking for a takedown. Henry pushes Superboy Jr against the cage but Superboy Jr circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Superboy Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Henry misses with a takedown
and Superboy Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Korean Superboy Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Henry.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henry misses with an uppercut
and Superboy Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Superboy Jr lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Henry tries for a takedown but Superboy Jr circles away easily
and Superboy Jr counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henry tries to bum rush Superboy Jr with a series of wild strikes but Superboy Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Henry misses with a left hand
and Superboy Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Michael Henry has been cut.
Henry walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Superboy Jr connects with a body shot.
Superboy Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Henry is just out of range.
Henry changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Superboy Jr scores with a jab. Henry acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Henry looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Superboy Jr is fending him off so far but Henry persists. Nope, Superboy Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Superboy Jr is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Superboy Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Superboy Jr enables Henry to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Superboy Jr manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Henry is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henry missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Henry is stalling in the full guard.
Henry passes Superboy Jr's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Henry content to control rather than advance.
Henry is working for a kimura but Superboy Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henry not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Henry lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Henry is pressing down on Superboy Jr's thigh, looking to free his foot. Superboy Jr is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Henry scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Henry content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Henry thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Henry wants to lay and pray for a moment but Superboy Jr keeps working.
Michael Henry has got the better of the ground game so far.
Henry is working for a kimura but Superboy Jr is defending it quite comfortably.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Superboy Jr tries to get to full guard but Henry has control of the leg.
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 Korean Superboy Jr will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Henry's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Superboy Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Henry.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Superboy Jr enables Henry to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Superboy Jr manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Henry drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Henry as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Superboy Jr screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Henry! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Michael Henry!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mister Bean (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michal Arlovsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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178 lbs
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178 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mister Bean!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michal Arlovsky!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlovsky tries for a takedown but Bean circles away easily
and Bean counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Arlovsky has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bean is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Bean scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Michal Arlovsky has been cut.
Bean scores with a jab to the body.
A shot to the liver by Bean. Beautiful body shot.
Arlovsky misses with a takedown
and Bean counters with a straight right hand.
Bean lands with a shot to the body.
Arlovsky shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mister Bean has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michal Arlovsky.
Arlovsky takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Arlovsky scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bean stops Arlovsky from passing to mount.
Arlovsky postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Bean on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bean tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arlovsky working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Arlovsky is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bean knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Arlovsky is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bean is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Arlovsky is trying to get an arm triangle but Bean is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bean tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Bean knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Arlovsky on the ground.
Bean is trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arlovsky is working for a guillotine from mount but Bean frees his head quite easily.
Arlovsky punching from mount but Bean doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Arlovsky is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bean can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arlovsky looking for a guillotine from mount but Bean is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arlovsky is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Bean can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Arlovsky looking to ground and pound but Bean is blocking nicely.
Arlovsky looking to secure an arm triangle but Bean defends it well.
Arlovsky throws some wild stikes that Bean manages to avoid easily.
Arlovsky can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Bean is looking to escape.
Arlovsky throwing strikes here but Bean is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Arlovsky misses with a head shot.
Arlovsky throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Bean has his hands clasped together but Arlovsky breaks the hold and Bean is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Arlovsky!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michal Arlovsky!
Michal Arlovsky decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tom Kruiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Brandao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kruiz comes to the cage accompanied by ZARILA KANDZE. Brandao has chosen Mama Said Knock You Out! - LL COOL J as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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193 lbs
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166 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tom Kruiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Diego Brandao!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandao wants to clinch up but Kruiz keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Kruiz on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kruiz catches Brandao with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kruiz scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kruiz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The SkrapBox in the buildup to the fight.
Brandao lands a head kick. Kruiz smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Brandao closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kruiz looking for a takedown.
Brandao's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Brandao is looking to score with low kicks.
Brandao slips a straight right by Kruiz.
Brandao only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Kruiz connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheers as Kruiz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brandao doesn't seem phased though.
Brandao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kruiz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Brandao takes a swing at Kruiz's ribcage but misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruiz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brandao breaks from the clinch.
Brandao lands with a straight right. Kruiz didn't see that one coming.
Brandao on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruiz gets tackled into the cage by Brandao. Brandao maintains the clinch.
Brandao lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brandao lands a hook that snaps the head of Kruiz backwards.
Brandao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brandao tries to clinch but Kruiz moves out of range.
Brandao throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kruiz.
A telegraphed right hand from Kruiz misses the target.
Brandao tries to clinch but Kruiz moves out of range.
Brandao throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruiz lands a jab to the head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Brandao. Kruiz shrugs it off though.
Kruiz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandao manages to avoid it.
Kruiz tries to keep at a distance but Brandao has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kruiz blocks a body shot from Brandao.
Brandao escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruiz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brandao gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brandao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Kruiz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kruiz misses with a punch on the inside.
Brandao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Kruiz misses its intended target.
Kruiz connects with a single shot there.
Brandao drives through and clinches with Kruiz against the cage.
Brandao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kruiz misses with a hook.
Kruiz stuns Brandao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kruiz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brandao throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kruiz with a hook.
Brandao lands a leg kick that knocks Kruiz off balance momentarily.
Brandao closes the distance and pushes Kruiz back into the cage.
Kruiz throws a head punch that misses.
Brandao breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruiz getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kruiz throws a jab but it's blocked by Brandao.
Kruiz with a jab.
Kruiz darts in looking for a takedown but Brandao gets double underhooks and turns Kruiz into the cage.
Brandao misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kruiz misses with a straight left.
Brandao throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruiz throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Brandao was covering up waiting for the punch and Kruiz finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Brandao is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Brandao can't keep his opponent in guard - Kruiz advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brandao is holding on to half guard well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandao looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruiz is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Brandao as he works his way to full guard.
Kruiz gets to his feet. Brandao looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Brandao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kruiz.
A little jabbing left from Brandao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brandao throws a head kick that Kruiz semi-blocks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brandao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kruiz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brandao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kruiz shoots in looking for a takedown. Brandao tries to sprawl out of it but Kruiz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brandao manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Diego Brandao will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kruiz fails to land with a series of punches.
Kruiz dives in and grabs Brandao's left leg, looking for a takedown. Brandao pushes down on Kruiz's head and hops out.
Kruiz throws a looping overhand right but Brandao ducks down to avoid it.
Brandao misses with a kick to the body.
Kruiz slips a straight right by Brandao.
Kruiz tries to work over Brandao's front leg with a kick but Brandao checks it.
Kruiz misses with a head kick.
Kruiz chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Brandao can pounce on him.
Brandao tries a head kick but it misses.
Kruiz throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brandao gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Brandao takes a shot to the head.
Kruiz misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Brandao's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Brandao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kruiz throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Brandao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brandao stuffs the takedown attempt from Kruiz. Kruiz gets slowly back to his feet.
A little jabbing left from Brandao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Kruiz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brandao let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kruiz looks to throw the jab but Brandao is out of range.
Kruiz moves into range and clinches up with Brandao.
Diego Brandao seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kruiz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brandao can't find room to land a body shot as Kruiz controls the action.
Kruiz is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Kruiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruiz has Brandao pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Brandao manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kruiz.
Kruiz has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Brandao avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Brandao scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brandao works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brandao breaks from the clinch.
Brandao gets a clinch.
Kruiz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Brandao can't find room to land a body shot as Kruiz controls the action.
Brandao breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Diego Brandao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kruiz moves out of range of the leg kick from Brandao.
Kruiz feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A good leg kick by Brandao.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kruiz misses with a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kruiz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brandao circles away quickly and effectively.
Kruiz with a hook.
Brandao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kruiz moves away.
Kruiz is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kruiz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brandao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kruiz throws a right hand that misses
and Brandao counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Brandao scores with a nice right hand.
Brandao is looking to clinch.
Brandao tries to clinch there but Kruiz circles away.
Kruiz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Brandao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kruiz.
Brandao steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kruiz.
Brandao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A right-left combo lands from Brandao.
Brandao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kruiz misses with an uppercut. Brandao saw that one coming.
Brandao drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kruiz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Brandao fails to land.
Brandao is trying to break the clinch but Kruiz has him pressed against the cage.
Brandao wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kruiz misses with a punch on the inside.
Brandao wants to break free but Kruiz has control.
Brandao breaks from the clinch.
Kruiz throws a jab when Brandao was well out of range.
Brandao throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kruiz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brandao moves away.
Brandao throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kruiz counters with a nice uppercut.
Brandao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruiz throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Brandao throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brandao throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kruiz looks to land a left hand but Brandao moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Brandao on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Brandao slips under a jab.
A jab from Kruiz misses.
Kruiz connects with a right hand. Brandao shakes it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kruiz wants to land a leg kick but Brandao is out of range.
Kruiz shoots in looking for a takedown but Brandao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kruiz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brandao with a jab.
Brandao tries to bum rush Kruiz with a series of wild strikes but Kruiz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Brandao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brandao keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Brandao tries to clinch but Kruiz moves out of range.
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!
No joy there for Brandao, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A cross from Brandao lands.
Kruiz looks to land a right hand but Brandao moved out of range.
Brandao misses with a head kick.
Brandao throws a solid leg kick but Kruiz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brandao.
Kruiz avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kruiz drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brandao sprawls and moves away.
Brandao throws a head kick that misses.
A lazy body kick from Brandao
and Kruiz counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Brandao!
Brandao gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Kruiz seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Diego Brandao will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Kruiz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
Brandao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kruiz shoots in and drives through. Brandao sprawls well.
Diego Brandao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brandao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brandao lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kruiz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brandao as he jumps to the side.
Brandao stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brandao tries to land a body kick
and Kruiz counters with a single leg into guard. Brandao didn't expect that.
Brandao has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Kruiz is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Nice body punch from Brandao - that landed with a thud.
Kruiz working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brandao gets underhooks to prevent Kruiz's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Kruiz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brandao breaks from the clinch.
Brandao thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brandao tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kruiz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kruiz checks a low kick from Brandao.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandao lands a right hook to the body.
Brandao is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kruiz shoots for a takedown but Brandao saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kruiz is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brandao.
Kruiz misses with a hook. Brandao ducked under it nicely.
Brandao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kruiz throws a hook but Brandao blocks it.
Kruiz misses with a looping left.
Kruiz throws a looping overhand right but Brandao ducks down to avoid it.
Kruiz fails to land the takedown.
Brandao gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kruiz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kruiz is working for takedown but Brandao is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kruiz misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruiz working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Brandao.
Brandao manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Brandao.
Kruiz blocks a head kick by Brandao.
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!
Brandao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brandao throws a head kick that misses.
Brandao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A shot to the liver by Brandao. Beautiful body shot.
Brandao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brandao lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Brandao.
Kruiz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brandao throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Brandao with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kruiz scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Kruiz is trying to ground and pound but Brandao uses the momentary lack of control by Kruiz to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandao wants to get back to his feet.
Kruiz trying to control the action but Brandao is working from the bottom.
Brandao is looking to improve his position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kruiz in particular looking to stall.
Kruiz is pressing down on Brandao's thigh, looking to free his foot. Brandao is holding on for now.
Tom Kruiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Diego Brandao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brandao wants to get back to his feet.
Kruiz tries to pass the half guard into mount. Brandao knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Brandao is trying to stand up here but Kruiz is controlling him well.
Brandao trying to hold on to Kruiz's head to control him but Kruiz postures up.
Brandao tries to roll over but Kruiz keeps him under control.
Kruiz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kruiz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Brandao is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Diego Brandao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Brandao winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Diego Brandao!
Diego Brandao got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitaly Karelin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russian Obama (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Obama has chosen 5 minutes Alone as his entrance music. Russian Obama will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Vitaly Karelin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Russian Obama!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karelin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Obama now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Obama looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Karelin looks for a takedown but Obama sprawls well.
Karelin looks to land a left hand but Obama moved out of range nicely.
Obama throws a hook but Karelin avoids it easily.
Karelin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Obama sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Obama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Obama throws a right hand that Karelin ducks under and follows up with a left that Karelin also avoids with ease.
Karelin gets a takedown into half guard.
Karelin throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Obama keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Obama manages to get to full guard.
Karelin has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin postures up in Obama's guard and throws a big left but Obama blocks it.
Karelin with a nice head shot there.
Karelin throwing strikes from guard but Obama blocks nicely.
Obama looking for a sweep. Not yet Obama, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Karelin loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Karelin postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Obama has his hands on Karelin's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Let's hope that Obama has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Obama is continuing to stall.
Karelin throwing strikes from guard but Obama blocks nicely.
Karelin trying to move into half guard but instead Obama has managed to sweep!
Karelin controlling Obama's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin tries to strike from the bottom.
Karelin wants to sweep here but Obama controlling him for the moment.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Karelin wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Obama is now in half guard.
Karelin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Karelin trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Obama content just to control the position here.
Obama's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Karelin swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Obama content just to control the position here.
Karelin tries to hold on but Obama pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Russian Obama will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Karelin cracks Obama with a right hand to the side of the head.
Karelin looks to land a right hand but Obama moved out of range.
Karelin tries to score a power double leg takedown but Obama sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Karelin somewhat.
Vitaly Karelin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Karelin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obama lands a nice looking body kick.
Obama swings for the body but Karelin moves out of range.
Karelin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Karelin looks to score with a jab to the body but Obama is just out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Karelin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Karelin misses.
Karelin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Obama misses with an uppercut
and Karelin counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama misses the shot to the body.
Karelin misses with a wild body shot.
Obama swings for the body but Karelin moves out of range.
Karelin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Karelin throws out a powerful jab.
Karelin misses with an uppercut. Obama saw that one coming.
Obama connects with a crisp jab.
Obama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Karelin staying out of range there.
Karelin throwing a counter right hand but Obama manages to avoid it.
Karelin fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitaly Karelin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice cross by Karelin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Obama counters with a straight right hand.
Karelin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karelin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Obama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Karelin.
Karelin misses with an uppercut
and Obama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karelin throws a hook to the side of Obama's head but Obama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Karelin scores with a hook to the body. Obama takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Karelin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Karelin decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Karelin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Obama keeps working.
Karelin throws a strike but Obama avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Obama is on top in guard.
Obama slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Obama sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Karelin's guard.
Obama stalling.
Karelin is looking for a sweep. Obama is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Karelin is trying to control but Obama manages to pass to mount!
Karelin is trying desperately to improve position.
Karelin throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Karelin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karelin tries to hold on but Obama pushes him away.
Obama controlling the pace for now.
Karelin is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Russian Obama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Karelin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Obama makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Karelin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obama.
Karelin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
It looks like Vitaly Karelin has been cut.
Obama misses with an uppercut
and Karelin counters by clinching up.
Obama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obama scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Obama misses with the head strike.
Karelin presses Obama against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Karelin looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin throws a head punch that misses.
Karelin working aggressively here.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obama scores with a shot to the side of Karelin's head.
Still in the clinch, Obama scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karelin swings wildly with an uppercut but Obama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karelin has a couple of punches blocked by Obama.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obama.
Karelin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Obama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Karelin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitaly Karelin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Obama.
Obama gets through Karelin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Obama fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karelin.
Obama prevents a body shot from Karelin.
A head punch on the inside from Karelin fails to land.
Karelin looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karelin swings wildly with an uppercut but Obama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Russian Obama seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Obama misses with the head strike.
Karelin struggles to land a body shot inside as Obama controls his hands.
Obama tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obama swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Karelin lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Obama.
A short left from Obama.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obama can't find room to land a body shot as Karelin controls the action.
Obama is fighting off a takedown attempt but Karelin is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Obama to the mat. Obama regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Karelin is looking to work some ground and pound but Obama has wrist control.
Karelin tries to free his leg and advance position but Obama is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karelin trying to move into half guard but instead Obama has managed to sweep!
Obama slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Russian Obama has got the better of the ground game so far.
Obama stopping the sweep attempt from Karelin.
Karelin keeping moving, preventing Obama from controlling successfully.
Karelin thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Karelin is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Karelin working a defensive guard but Obama passes into half guard.
Karelin tries to get to full guard but Obama has control of the leg.
Karelin trying to hold on to Obama's head to control him but Obama postures up.
Karelin moves into full guard.
Karelin throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russian Obama really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vitaly Karelin's cut.
That's time! Karelin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Obama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karelin with a lazy takedown attempt
and Obama counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Karelin thinking.
Obama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karelin.
Obama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karelin.
Obama takes a swing at Karelin's ribcage but misses.
Obama misses with a body shot.
Karelin goes for a double leg but Obama avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Obama continues to drive forward.
Karelin shoots in but no luck this time.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitaly Karelin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Obama goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It looked like Karelin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama misses with a body shot.
Obama misses with a body kick.
Karelin takes a jab right on the kisser.
Obama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama scores with a jab to the body.
Obama keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Obama throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Karelin was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Obama.
Karelin fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Obama avoids it really well and circles away.
Despite the aggression on Obama's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Obama is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Karelin rather than just go for the knockout.
Obama connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Russian Obama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Obama lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Karelin misses with a straight right.
Karelin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obama manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Obama on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Karelin misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Obama doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Obama has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Karelin looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Obama is fending him off so far but Karelin persists. Nope, Obama circles away and we're back to standing.
Obama displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Karelin looks to throw the jab but Obama is out of range.
Karelin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Karelin. Obama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Obama lands a nice shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Karelin takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Karelin looking to score a takedown here. Obama is defending well but Karelin drives through and ends up in Obama's guard.
Obama is adopting a defensive guard.
Karelin trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Karelin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Karelin content to stall in guard here.
Obama lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Karelin looking for a sweep. Not yet Karelin, not yet.
Karelin not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Karelin will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Karelin trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Karelin trying to strike off his back.
Obama is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Karelin wants to sweep here but Obama controlling him for the moment.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Karelin shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Obama as he jumps to the side.
A big left from Obama misses.
Obama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Russian Obama dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Vitaly Karelin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Karelin throws a poor cross that misses
and Obama counters with a nice body shot.
Karelin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Karelin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Obama connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Karelin scrambles back to his feet.
Obama throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Obama buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Obama throws a body shot but no joy.
Karelin with a poor takedown
and Obama counters with a stiff right hand.
Karelin comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Karelin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karelin darts in looking for a takedown but Obama gets double underhooks and turns Karelin into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vitaly Karelin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karelin takes one to the chin there.
Vitaly Karelin's cut is getting worse.
Obama works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama scores with a crisp jab that stopped Karelin in his tracks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Obama.
Karelin scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Obama misses with a wild body shot.
Obama misses with a looping right.
Obama misses with a looping left.
Karelin misses with a lunging right hand
and Karelin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Karelin lands a body shot.
Obama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Karelin ducks under a wild hook from Obama.
Obama throws a lazy uppercut
and Karelin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Karelin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Obama stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vitaly Karelin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Karelin shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obama manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Karelin keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Obama blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Karelin swings wildly with an uppercut but Obama uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obama presses Karelin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Obama.
Karelin is looking to take this one to the mat.
Obama tries to throw a body punch but Karelin avoids it by throwing Obama back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Karelin fails to land.
Karelin lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obama lands a left hand that snaps the head of Karelin backwards.
Vitaly Karelin's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Karelin has a couple of punches blocked by Obama.
Obama blocking some punches.
Karelin misses with some punches.
Obama blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karelin misses with a punch on the inside.
Obama lands with a short shot to the head.
Russian Obama is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Obama stops a takedown attempt from Karelin.
Obama blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obama.
Obama pushes Karelin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karelin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Obama scores with a shot to the side of Karelin's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obama.
Karelin lands with a right to the head.
Karelin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obama blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Karelin.
Karelin misses with a punch on the inside.
Karelin throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Karelin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obama lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obama.
Karelin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
Karelin throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Russian Obama.
Well Obama has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 45:50
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Russian Obama!
Russian Obama is the new super heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Russian Obama thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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