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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Felix Krnacova (ranked 3198 p4p, 384 weight class) and Juho Heikkinen (ranked 8000 p4p, 628 weight class). Heikkinen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Gimmie The Loot - By: Notorious BIG. Felix Krnacova has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Felix Krnacova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juho Heikkinen!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krnacova tries to score a power double leg takedown but Heikkinen sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Krnacova somewhat.
Krnacova changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Heikkinen tries to avoid it but Krnacova manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Heikkinen to the ground. Heikkinen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Krnacova shoots in looking for a takedown. Heikkinen tries to sprawl out of it but Krnacova keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Heikkinen manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Krnacova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heikkinen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Krnacova decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Heikkinen works his way to full guard. Good work.
We've been hearing that Krnacova has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Krnacova wants to control from the top but Heikkinen keeps moving.
Krnacova not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heikkinen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Krnacova lands a couple of elbows.
Heikkinen seems keen to control Krnacova's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krnacova throws a big elbow that misses.
Heikkinen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Heikkinen is trying to control the position but Krnacova postures up.
Krnacova throws a big elbow that misses.
Krnacova throwing strikes from guard but Heikkinen blocks nicely.
Heikkinen wants to sweep but no luck.
Krnacova scoring with some ground and pound.
Krnacova postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Krnacova trying to control but Heikkinen is working from the bottom.
Heikkinen is trying to keep Krnacova in close.
Heikkinen wants to sweep here but Krnacova controlling him for the moment.
Heikkinen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Krnacova trying to control but Heikkinen is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Heikkinen is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen stopping the sweep attempt from Krnacova.
Krnacova pulls Heikkinen in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heikkinen throwing strikes from guard but Krnacova blocks nicely.
Heikkinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Krnacova is keeping the position for now.
Krnacova looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Heikkinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Krnacova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Heikkinen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krnacova pulls Heikkinen in to control the position.
Krnacova looking to hit a scissor sweep but Heikkinen is one step ahead there.
Heikkinen distracts Krnacova with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Heikkinen stands up over Krnacova, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Krnacova wants to sweep here but Heikkinen controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen wants to control from the top but Krnacova keeps moving.
Krnacova working a defensive guard here.
Krnacova wants to sweep but no luck.
Heikkinen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Krnacova tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Krnacova manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Heikkinen manages to get himself to full guard.
Krnacova trying to control but Heikkinen is working from the bottom.
Krnacova in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Heikkinen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Krnacova can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've been informed that Heikkinen has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Heikkinen looking for a sweep. Not yet Heikkinen, not yet.
Heikkinen trying to keep a closed guard but Krnacova is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen pulls Krnacova in to control the position.
Krnacova trying to control but Heikkinen is working from the bottom.
Heikkinen trying to control the position here.
Heikkinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krnacova is one step ahead there.
Krnacova engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Heikkinen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Krnacova's guard.
Heikkinen wants to pass the guard but Krnacova is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Krnacova wants to hit a switch here but Heikkinen passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Krnacova there!
Heikkinen working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Juho Heikkinen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Krnacova dives in for a single leg takedown but Heikkinen sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Felix Krnacova is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Krnacova will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A combination from Heikkinen does no damage.
Nice straight punches there by Heikkinen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Heikkinen.
Heikkinen slaps away a takedown attempt from Krnacova, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Felix Krnacova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Krnacova shoots in and gets a takedown into Heikkinen's guard.
Heikkinen is trying to keep Krnacova in close.
Krnacova is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Heikkinen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Krnacova postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krnacova wants to control from the top but Heikkinen keeps moving.
Heikkinen has momentary wrist control but Krnacova slips an elbow through the middle.
Krnacova slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heikkinen is trying to keep Krnacova in close.
Heikkinen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Krnacova is one step ahead there.
Krnacova is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Krnacova trying to control the position from guard on top but Heikkinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krnacova stays in close to Heikkinen's body and controls the position.
Krnacova content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Krnacova controlling from the top position.
That's two 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.
Heikkinen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Krnacova gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Krnacova slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Krnacova keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Heikkinen's head.
Heikkinen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Krnacova.
Krnacova has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Krnacova trying to control but Heikkinen is working from the bottom.
Heikkinen controls Krnacova momentarily but Krnacova frees himself.
Krnacova throwing strikes but missing.
Krnacova not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Heikkinen has momentary wrist control but Krnacova slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova trying to control but Heikkinen is working from the bottom.
Krnacova postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Felix Krnacova overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Heikkinen controls Krnacova momentarily but Krnacova frees himself.
Heikkinen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Krnacova postures up and lands a big shot to Heikkinen's brow.
Heikkinen trying to control the position.
Heikkinen is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Krnacova postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Heikkinen is trying to keep Krnacova in close.
Krnacova trying to control but Heikkinen is working from the bottom.
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.
Heikkinen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Krnacova gets full guard.
Krnacova is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Krnacova not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Heikkinen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Krnacova tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Krnacova working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen stopping the sweep attempt from Krnacova.
Heikkinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Krnacova is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krnacova trying to keep a closed guard but Heikkinen is proving a slippery customer.
Krnacova is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Krnacova has momentary wrist control but Heikkinen slips an elbow through the middle.
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 Felix Krnacova will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Krnacova throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Heikkinen's waist but Heikkinen gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krnacova off to one side.
Heikkinen shapes to counter with a head kick.
Heikkinen works Krnacova's body with a nice hook.
Heikkinen misses with an uppercut.
Heikkinen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Heikkinen wants it to stay on the feet.
Krnacova decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Heikkinen wants to control but Krnacova is keeping busy.
Heikkinen is looking for a sweep. Krnacova is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Krnacova throwing shots but Heikkinen is blocking nicely.
Heikkinen trying to control but Krnacova postures up.
Krnacova thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Krnacova lands strikes from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krnacova is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Heikkinen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Krnacova lands strikes from half guard.
Krnacova performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krnacova missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Krnacova prevents Heikkinen from improving his position.
Heikkinen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Krnacova is working away from the top position though.
Krnacova throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Heikkinen is controlling Krnacova's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Heikkinen trying to control but Krnacova postures up.
Krnacova is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Heikkinen keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Krnacova wants to take a breather but Heikkinen is having none of it.
Krnacova lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Heikkinen is looking to control Krnacova's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Heikkinen avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krnacova trying to advance position but Heikkinen counters by regaining guard.
Krnacova got a little sloppy there for a moment and Heikkinen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Krnacova has managed to get both his arms back between Heikkinen's legs - danger averted.
Krnacova sitting in guard here, content to control.
Krnacova postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Krnacova is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Heikkinen has momentary wrist control but Krnacova slips an elbow through the middle.
Krnacova's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Heikkinen controls Krnacova momentarily but Krnacova frees himself.
Krnacova wants to control from the top but Heikkinen keeps moving.
Krnacova in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heikkinen has his foot on Krnacova's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Krnacova works his way back into a safe position though.
Heikkinen looking for a guillotine here but Krnacova defends easily.
Krnacova seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Krnacova wants to control from the top but Heikkinen keeps moving.
Krnacova works over Heikkinen with some ground and pound from guard.
Krnacova's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Heikkinen controlling the position.
Heikkinen looking to control.
Heikkinen has his hands on Krnacova's head, controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Krnacova accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Heikkinen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Heikkinen seems keen to control Krnacova's posture.
Krnacova working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Heikkinen has momentary wrist control but Krnacova slips an elbow through the middle.
Heikkinen utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Krnacova wants to control from the top but Heikkinen keeps moving.
Krnacova throws a big right hand that misses.
Krnacova trying to control the position from guard on top but Heikkinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Krnacova postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Krnacova preventing the sweep.
Krnacova lands a couple of digs.
Krnacova wants to control from the top but Heikkinen keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
Felix Krnacova showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Krnacova has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Felix Krnacova!
An out of breath Felix Krnacova thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Alvarez (ranked 5823 p4p, 392 weight class) and Irshaad Sayed (ranked 2964 p4p, 255 weight class). Ricardo Alvarez could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Irshaad Sayed's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ricardo Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Irshaad Sayed!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sayed throws a body punch but Alvarez moves out of range.
Sayed misses with a body punch
and Alvarez counters with a series of strikes. Sayed will be more careful next time no doubt.
Sayed paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Sayed scores with a jab to the head.
Sayed tries a head kick but it misses.
Alvarez throwing a counter right hand but Sayed manages to avoid it.
Alvarez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sayed circles away.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Sayed sprawls well. Sayed wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Alvarez gets slowly back to his feet.
Sayed scores with a body shot.
Sayed tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Alvarez was well out of range. Poor timing from Sayed.
An attempted straight right counter from Alvarez misses the target.
Sayed looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sayed connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
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!
Alvarez takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Alvarez throws a body shot but no joy.
Sayed keeps Alvarez at a distance using the push kick.
Alvarez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sayed throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Sayed on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sayed dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No luck for Alvarez with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricardo Alvarez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sayed thuds his shin into the meat of Alvarez's side.
Alvarez lands with a right hand.
Sayed defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Sayed throws out a counter right but Alvarez avoids it with no problem.
Alvarez misses with a series of wild punches.
Sayed scores with a jab to the body.
Sayed is looking to land body kicks.
Irshaad Sayed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alvarez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sayed.
Sayed pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sayed lands a lovely overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sayed misses with a combination
enabling Alvarez to counter with a crisp jab.
Irshaad Sayed is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick misses from Sayed.
A quick step to the side and Alvarez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alvarez bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Alvarez.
Alvarez connects with a single shot there.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown but Sayed shows good takedown defense.
Sayed fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alvarez, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sayed.
Alvarez is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sayed pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sayed misses with some punches.
Alvarez gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Sayed pushes Alvarez off and gets back to his feet.
Donk. Sayed catches Alvarez right on the button with a cross.
Alvarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sayed throws a jab when Alvarez was well out of range.
Sayed uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Alvarez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sayed misses with a hook. Alvarez ducked under it nicely.
Sayed swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alvarez works over Sayed's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Irshaad Sayed has been cut.
Alvarez takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Alvarez throws a lazy right hand but Sayed sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alvarez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alvarez on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Sayed goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alvarez moves into range and connects with a jab.
Alvarez manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Sayed on his heels. He'll look to pass Sayed's guard now, I'm sure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sayed looking to hit a scissor sweep but Alvarez is one step ahead there.
Alvarez passes into half guard.
Sayed is looking to control Alvarez's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Sayed avoid being mounted?
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sayed can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but Sayed defending well.
Alvarez seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Sayed is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ricardo Alvarez!
Ricardo Alvarez decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Walker (ranked 4804 p4p, 555 weight class) and Steel Penn Jr (ranked 4039 p4p, 496 weight class). Steel Penn Jr acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Brandon Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Steel Penn Jr!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn Jr gets tackled into the cage by Walker. Walker maintains the clinch.
Penn Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Walker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Penn Jr is defending well for now.
Penn Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Penn Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Walker's shoulder, as Walker tries to avoid the shot.
Walker feinted with a counter takedown.
Penn Jr connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Brandon Walker has been cut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Penn Jr.
Walker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Penn Jr can pounce on him.
Walker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Penn Jr.
Walker looks to throw the jab but Penn Jr is out of range.
Penn Jr feints a counter leg kick.
A slow jab from Penn Jr misses its intended target.
Walker tries to counter with a takedown but Penn Jr is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Penn Jr pinned against the cage. Penn Jr gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Penn Jr throws a big counter head kick but Walker avoids it with no problem.
Penn Jr defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Walker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker has his takedown stuffed
enabling Penn Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brandon Walker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Penn Jr gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Walker.
Steel Penn Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Penn Jr feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Walker's calf.
Penn Jr lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Penn Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Penn Jr lands a leg kick that knocks Walker off balance momentarily.
Walker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Penn Jr fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Walker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Penn Jr.
Walker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Walker throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Penn Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Walker swings widly with a right hand
and Walker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Penn Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
A solid leg kick lands there for Penn Jr.
Walker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Penn Jr sprawls well. Penn Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Walker gets slowly back to his feet.
Brandon Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker swings for the body but Penn Jr moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Penn Jr on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Penn Jr looks to throw the jab but Walker is out of range.
Penn Jr bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Walker lands a really nice looking cross but Penn Jr seems unphased.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Penn Jr buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Penn Jr misses the jab.
Penn Jr moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Penn Jr, right into the meat.
Walker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Walker is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Penn Jr has managed to free his arm - good work.
Penn Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Walker. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Walker is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Penn Jr is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brandon Walker!
A very excited looking Brandon Walker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Don Glover (ranked 3019 p4p, 360 weight class) and Romulus Veres (ranked 2543 p4p, 323 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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
13 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Don Glover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Romulus Veres!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veres throws a leg kick but Glover checks it.
Jab by Glover.
It looks like Romulus Veres has been cut.
Glover looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Veres misses with a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Veres lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Glover has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Glover and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Veres with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Veres fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Glover tries to clinch up.
Glover is pawing at Veres, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Veres's nose. Veres is badly hurt! Glover pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Veres tries desperately to hold on but Glover is relentless in his assault! As Veres receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Glover away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Glover!
Don Glover managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview.
The defeated Romulus Veres had this to say: 'I've failed this time but I will be back to reform this poor soul.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Sands (ranked 2713 p4p, 68 weight class) and Fionn MacCumhaill (ranked 4207 p4p, 144 weight class). Sands's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ante Up (Remix) - By: M.O.P. ft. Busta Rhymes, Teflon, Remy Martin. Fionn MacCumhaill has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Carl Sands!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fionn MacCumhaill!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Sands. That snapped MacCumhaill's head back.
Sands uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacCumhaill.
Sands drives through with a takedown into MacCumhaill's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sands is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Sands passes into half guard.
Sands is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Sands is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so MacCumhaill is just riding it out for now. Sands eventually gives up the hold.
MacCumhaill wants to control but Sands is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sands uses his free foot to push down on MacCumhaill's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for MacCumhaill.
Sands is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. MacCumhaill can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Sands goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now MacCumhaill is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sands tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sands has his foot on MacCumhaill's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. MacCumhaill works his way back into a safe position though.
MacCumhaill being controlled here momentarily.
Sands looking for a guillotine here but MacCumhaill defends easily.
Sands throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sands pulls MacCumhaill in close to prevent any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sands pushes a forearm under MacCumhaill's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, MacCumhaill is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Carl Sands!
Carl Sands tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dardan Douchebag (ranked 1600 p4p, 157 weight class) and Johnny Kilmister (ranked 1590 p4p, 156 weight class). Douchebag comes into the arena with Donkey blaring out of the sound system. Johnny Kilmister has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dardan Douchebag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Kilmister!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kilmister lands a nice shot that snaps Douchebag's head back.
Douchebag misses with a takedown attempt - Kilmister sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Douchebag tries to clinch up but Kilmister circles away and keeps his distance.
Kilmister lunges at Douchebag with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Douchebag's hand.
Kilmister lands an overhand right.
Kilmister has Douchebag up against the cage in a clinch.
Kilmister leaning against his opponent.
Douchebag stalling in the clinch.
Douchebag avoiding damage as Kilmister throws knees to the body.
Kilmister lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kilmister prevents the takedown attempt.
Douchebag wants a takedown but no success here.
We've been hearing reports that Douchebag has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dardan Douchebag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Douchebag can't find room to land a body shot as Kilmister controls the action.
Douchebag breaks the clinch.
Kilmister tries to keep at a distance but Douchebag has taken the fight into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kilmister.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kilmister is fighting off a takedown attempt but Douchebag is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kilmister to the mat. Kilmister regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kilmister has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Douchebag is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Douchebag is pressed up against the cage. Kilmister has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Douchebag down to the mat. Douchebag avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kilmister is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Douchebag tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Douchebag shoots in but no luck this time.
Douchebag lunges at Kilmister with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kilmister's hand.
Douchebag moves to clinch but Kilmister breaks away
and Kilmister counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Douchebag working a defensive guard here.
Kilmister missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Douchebag has his foot on Kilmister's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kilmister works his way back into a safe position though.
Kilmister throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Douchebag works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Douchebag is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kilmister showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Douchebag tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilmister engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kilmister wants to control from the top but Douchebag keeps moving.
Douchebag manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kilmister manages to get himself to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Douchebag stopping the sweep attempt from Kilmister.
Douchebag scoring with some ground and pound.
Douchebag wants to control from the top but Kilmister keeps moving.
Kilmister wants to sweep here but Douchebag controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kilmister is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilmister is trying to keep Douchebag in close.
Douchebag is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kilmister working a defensive guard here.
Douchebag throws a big elbow that misses.
Douchebag with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kilmister wants to sweep here but Douchebag controlling him for the moment.
Douchebag trying to control the position from guard on top but Kilmister is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kilmister pulls Douchebag in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Douchebag looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Kilmister is fending him off so far but Douchebag persists. Nope, Kilmister circles away and we're back to standing.
A jab lands there for Kilmister.
Douchebag checks a low kick from Kilmister.
Douchebag shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kilmister pinned against the cage. Kilmister gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Kilmister shoots in and gets a takedown into Douchebag's guard.
Kilmister sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kilmister postures up in Douchebag's guard and throws a big left but Douchebag blocks it.
Douchebag looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kilmister with a flurry of punches that miss.
Douchebag working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kilmister doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kilmister manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Kilmister working some strikes from top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Kilmister dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Douchebag wants to clinch up but Kilmister keeps it at a distance.
Kilmister has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Douchebag has his takedown stuffed
and Kilmister counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Douchebag tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kilmister manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Douchebag shoots in and drives through. Kilmister sprawls well.
Good standup being displayed there by Kilmister as he connects with a hook.
Douchebag takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Douchebag fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Kilmister avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dardan Douchebag. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Douchebag tries for a takedown but Kilmister sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kilmister throws out a counter right but Douchebag avoids it with no problem.
Kilmister shoots in and gets a takedown into Douchebag's guard.
Johnny Kilmister has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kilmister missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kilmister won't allow Douchebag to sweep him here.
Kilmister forces his way into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kilmister missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kilmister trying to control the action but Douchebag is working from the bottom.
Douchebag is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilmister is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Douchebag sees it coming and defends easily.
Kilmister sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Douchebag defending well though.
Kilmister slows the pace down in half guard.
Douchebag is looking to control Kilmister's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Douchebag avoid being mounted?
Kilmister looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Douchebag wants to get back to full guard.
Douchebag is refusing to be controlled, as Kilmister sits in half guard.
Douchebag is looking to control Kilmister's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Douchebag avoid being mounted?
That's two 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.
It looks like Kilmister is going to stand back up.
My spies in Death Valley Training Facility inform me that Kilmister has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Douchebag gets full guard.
Douchebag keeping moving, preventing Kilmister from controlling successfully.
Douchebag lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Douchebag throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kilmister works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kilmister keeping moving, preventing Douchebag from controlling successfully.
Kilmister wants to get back to his feet but Douchebag is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kilmister looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Douchebag looking to sit in guard and control but Kilmister gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilmister loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Douchebag wants to sweep but no luck.
Kilmister working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Douchebag looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kilmister is one step ahead there.
Kilmister gets to his feet. Douchebag looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Kilmister clinches up with Douchebag and pushes him back against the cage.
Kilmister stalling in the clinch but Douchebag improves position.
Kilmister breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Douchebag looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kilmister!
Kilmister explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Johnny Kilmister seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kilmister has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Douchebag shoots in for a takedown but Kilmister shows good takedown defense.
Douchebag fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kilmister's jab looks to have found its range, popping Douchebag under the eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilmister scores with a nice strike.
Kilmister gets a takedown into half guard.
Douchebag is pressing down on Kilmister's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kilmister throws a big right hand that misses.
Kilmister avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kilmister throwing strikes but missing.
Kilmister stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Douchebag swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Douchebag looking for subs off his back but Kilmister has passed one foot through into half guard.
Kilmister throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Kilmister showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Douchebag darts in looking for a takedown but Kilmister gets double underhooks and turns Douchebag into the cage.
Kilmister shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kilmister wants to control from the top but Douchebag keeps moving.
Douchebag is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Douchebag bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kilmister's guard.
Kilmister not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Douchebag postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Douchebag trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Douchebag chips away with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kilmister will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Douchebag lands a couple of digs.
Kilmister is trying to control the position but Douchebag postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilmister wants to sweep but no luck.
Kilmister trying to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Douchebag accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kilmister has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Douchebag looking to pass the guard.
Douchebag postures up and lands a big shot to Kilmister's brow.
Kilmister is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Douchebag lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kilmister wants to sweep but no luck.
Kilmister bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Douchebag's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilmister postures up.
Douchebag is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kilmister engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Douchebag looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kilmister looking to pass the guard.
Douchebag throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kilmister content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Kilmister works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Douchebag is looking for a sweep. Kilmister is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilmister trying to pass the guard but Douchebag defending well.
Kilmister slows the pace down in half guard.
Kilmister sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Douchebag defending well though.
Douchebag trying to control from the bottom.
Douchebag slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kilmister postures up.
Kilmister's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Kilmister trying to control but Douchebag is working from the bottom.
Douchebag looking for a guillotine here but Kilmister defends easily.
Dardan Douchebag has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kilmister stopping the sweep attempt from Douchebag.
Johnny Kilmister is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Douchebag might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kilmister trying to control but Douchebag is working from the bottom.
Douchebag is striking but Kilmister is not phased and passes to half guard.
Douchebag slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kilmister throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kilmister controls from within his opponent's guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Douchebag trying to strike off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johnny Kilmister.
Well Kilmister 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Kilmister!
Johnny Kilmister seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alasdair Thacker (ranked 1238 p4p, 187 weight class) and Tony Bale (ranked 2502 p4p, 346 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Alasdair Thacker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Bale!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bale throws a sloppy head kick and Thacker moves out of range easily.
Thacker tried to counter with a leg kick but Bale avoided it.
Bale takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bale paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thacker digs a good body shot into Bale's ribs.
Thacker throws a hook but Bale avoids it easily.
Thacker moves away from the strike by Bale.
Thacker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Thacker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bale takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Tony Bale has been cut.
Thacker on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Thacker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thacker takes one to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thacker thuds his right hand into Bale's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bale tries to clinch up but Thacker circles away and keeps his distance.
Bale avoids the head kick by Thacker.
Bale lands with an uppercut that bounces Thacker off the cage and back into range.
Bale throws out a leg kick but Thacker moves out of range and Bale only half commits.
Bale throws a series of punches but Thacker moves out of range.
Thacker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thacker looks to land a right hand but Bale moved out of range.
Bale uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thacker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thacker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Bale.
It looked like Thacker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Thacker fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Thacker throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice cross by Bale.
Bale looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thacker is fending him off so far but Bale persists. Nope, Thacker circles away and we're back to standing.
It looked like Thacker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bale thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bale misses with a combination
enabling Thacker to counter with a crisp jab.
Thacker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Bale blocks a jab.
Thacker moves out of range as Bale strikes.
Alasdair Thacker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thacker lands a leg kick that knocks Bale off balance momentarily.
Bale tries to bum rush Thacker with a series of wild strikes but Thacker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thacker tried to counter with a leg kick but Bale avoided it.
Bale tries to land a leg kick but Thacker saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thacker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bale.
Bale tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thacker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An attempted straight right counter from Thacker misses the target.
Bale throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bale bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thacker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tony Bale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thacker lands a head shot.
Bale will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thacker blocks the body kick.
Bale blocks a jab.
Thacker throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bale connects with a crisp jab.
Thacker misses with a looping right.
Bale throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bale on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bale has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thacker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bale.
Bale feints a jab promting Thacker to slip. Bale then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Thacker slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Thacker moves out of range as Bale strikes.
Thacker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thacker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thacker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thacker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bale's sensitive parts.
Bale fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thacker checks it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thacker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thacker throws a leg kick but Bale sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Decent striking displayed by Thacker there.
Thacker throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thacker. Bale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thacker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bale.
An attempted straight right counter from Thacker misses the target.
Bale tries a head kick but it misses.
Bale lands with a slapping head kick.
Nice defenses there by Thacker.
Thacker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bale lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jab by Bale.
Thacker slips a jab from Bale.
Bale bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bale steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thacker.
A swing and a miss from Bale.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A combination from Thacker does no damage.
Thacker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bale.
Bale buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thacker takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bale defending well as Thacker loads up on a big left hand.
Thacker moves out of range as Bale strikes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bale.
Thacker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Thacker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bale.
Bale uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thacker.
Thacker throws a hook but Bale avoids it easily.
Bale takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bale scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bale swings widly with a right hand
and Thacker counters with a nice uppercut.
Thacker keeps the fight on the outside.
Bale showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thacker.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Bale misses its intended target.
Bale ducks under a wild hook from Thacker.
No joy there for Thacker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Thacker throws a good cross that connects.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Alasdair Thacker will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tony Bale's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bale lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bale scores with a decent looking hook.
Bale avoids the body shot from Thacker.
Thacker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bale. Bale circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Thacker has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bale cracks Thacker with an open hand slap.
Bale misses with a head kick.
Bale scores with a punch to the head.
Bale moves out of range as Thacker strikes.
Bale misses with an attempted mid kick.
Thacker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bale jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thacker.
Thacker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bale sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bale falls off balance throwing a combination
and Thacker counters with a thumping low kick.
Bale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thacker.
Bale uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thacker.
Thacker blocks a jab.
Bale scores with a jab to the head.
Thacker throws a jab but it's blocked by Bale.
It seemed like Bale was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Bale does it's job there.
Thacker gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thacker throws a body shot but no joy.
Bale tries for a takedown but Thacker sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bale moves out of range as Thacker strikes.
Thacker throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bale.
Bale throws a left and a right that both miss
and Thacker counters with a straight right hand.
Thacker throws a head kick that misses.
Bale swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thacker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bale.
Thacker takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Thacker swings for the body but Bale moves out of range.
Bale cracks Thacker with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A big left from Bale misses.
Bale uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thacker.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bale explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bale throws the left hand but Thacker avoids the punch easily.
Bale tries to close the distance and clinch up but Thacker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Thacker avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thacker misses with a kick to the body.
Thacker throws a lazy right hand but Bale sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thacker moves away from the strike by Bale.
Thacker lands a jab-cross combination.
Bale takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bale scores with a nice right hand.
Bale throws a hook but Thacker avoids it easily.
Thacker throws a head kick but Bale moves out of range.
Bale is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Thacker cracks a nice hook into Bale's ribs.
Bale throws a body punch but Thacker moves out of range.
A big left from Thacker misses.
Thacker misses the jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Bale as he connects with a hook.
Thacker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bale. Bale circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good shot there by Bale.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bale. Thacker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thacker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bale ducks under a wild hook from Thacker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bale connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bale lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Jab from Bale.
Bale throws a hook to the side of Thacker's head but Thacker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thacker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bale.
Thacker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Thacker scores with a jab to the head.
A big left from Thacker misses.
Thacker throws a hook but Bale blocks it.
Thacker defending well as Bale loads up on a big left hand.
Thacker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Thacker sets himself, and Bale steps forward looking for the clinch! Thacker avoids it this time.
Some bone on bone action there as Bale checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thacker gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bale.
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!
Thacker blocks a jab.
Bale throws a poor cross that misses
and Thacker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Thacker. Bale does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tony Bale seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thacker lands with a shot to the body.
Bale shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bale was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thacker is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Bale is working Thacker over with some ground and pound from side control.
Bale scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Thacker to see if he's OK.
Bale working the head with strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Thacker sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bale lands strikes from half guard.
Thacker is looking to improve his position.
Thacker is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Jed's Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bale scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Thacker is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Bale showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tony Bale'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Nice cross by Thacker.
A nice leg kick lands there from Thacker.
Bale misses with a hook
and Thacker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bale will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Thacker feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bale swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bale misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bale has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bale takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thacker ducks under a wild hook from Bale.
Bale changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thacker tries to avoid it but Bale manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thacker to the ground. Thacker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bale tries a head kick but it misses.
Bale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Thacker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bale jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bale blocks a jab.
Thacker misses with a low kick.
Bale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bale uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thacker.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bale, as that shot connected.
Bale throws a hook but Thacker avoids it easily.
Bale changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Thacker tries to avoid it but Bale manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Thacker to the ground. Thacker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alasdair Thacker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tony Bale.
Thacker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bale was well out of range. Poor timing from Thacker.
Thacker blocks the body kick.
Thacker appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Thacker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bale jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thacker misses the shot to the body.
Thacker ducks under a wild hook from Bale.
Bale takes a kick to the side of the head.
Thacker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bale sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thacker throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thacker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bale at a distance.
Bale lands a head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bale throws a wild body kick that Thacker sees coming a mile off.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bale is defended easily by Thacker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bale closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Thacker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Thacker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bale doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bale manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thacker is on top in guard.
Bale wants to hit a switch here but Thacker passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Bale there!
Tony Bale has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bale tries to reverse the position but Thacker maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thacker looking to control but Bale is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bale keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thacker fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Bale keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Thacker controlling the pace for now.
Bale is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Thacker with a couple of short strikes.
Bale has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thacker scoring with strikes but Bale is staying in there.
Thacker avoids the attempt from Bale to control.
Thacker lands a nice shot to the head.
Bale throwing hammer fists to the chest of Thacker. What's that going to do exactly?
Thacker fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Thacker looking to control but Bale is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Thacker gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Thacker here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Bale connects with a nice looking jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thacker sizes up Bale with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bale moves to clinch but Thacker breaks away
and Thacker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thacker scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that's the end of the fight!
Alasdair Thacker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Thacker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Alasdair Thacker!
A very excited looking Alasdair Thacker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Feihck Tiote (ranked 1765 p4p, 213 weight class) and Darren Lamb (ranked 1602 p4p, 201 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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160 lbs
30 - 20 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Feihck Tiote!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darren Lamb!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiote shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lamb defends it nicely.
Lamb has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tiote or perhaps it was just good defense by Lamb, which made it look bad.
Lamb wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice sprawl there from Lamb as Tiote shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Feihck Tiote. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tiote tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lamb sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tiote somewhat.
Tiote closes this distance looking for a takedown but Lamb circles away.
Tiote has his takedown stuffed
and Tiote takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiote shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tiote shoots in and drives through. Lamb sprawls well.
Lamb dives in and scores a takedown into Tiote's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Lamb trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lamb wants to control from the top but Tiote keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamb throws a sloppy strike and Tiote has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Lamb is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Tiote!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Feihck Tiote!
After the big win, Feihck Tiote made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Riner Clothing and Laundry (85%) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Darren Lamb was interviewed post fight and said 'Baaaaaa... Baaaaaa... Baaaaa... Shit, someone backstage put acid in my drink. I thought I was a lamb.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crenflow Dolla (ranked 1202 p4p, 180 weight class) and Leif Erikson (ranked 897 p4p, 137 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Erikson 's choice of entrance music: Into Battle - Ensiferum. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crenflow Dolla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 1, fighting out of London, Leif Erikson !
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Erikson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dolla stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Erikson blocks a jab.
Dolla takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Erikson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dolla lands with a hook. Erikson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dolla goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It seemed like Erikson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Erikson throws a sloppy head kick and Dolla moves out of range easily.
Dolla misses with a looping right.
Erikson avoids the head kick by Dolla.
Erikson scores with a nice strike.
It looks like Crenflow Dolla has been cut.
Dolla has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hart Family Dungeon in the buildup to the fight.
Dolla throws a looping overhand right but Erikson ducks down to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Erikson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dolla steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Erikson . That one must have hurt.
Dolla throws a push kick but Erikson slaps the foot to one side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dolla.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dolla throws a leg kick
and Erikson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Erikson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dolla counters with a nice low kick that buckles Erikson 's knee momentarily.
Erikson misses with an uppercut.
Dolla throws a sloppy head kick and Erikson moves out of range easily.
Erikson scores with a jab. Dolla acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Erikson connects with a body shot that sends Dolla's belly button to the back.
Erikson connects with a solid leg kick.
Dolla keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Erikson .
Dolla is looking for a counter combo.
Erikson scores with a nice head shot.
Erikson tries to land a front kick but Dolla steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Erikson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Erikson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Dolla takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Erikson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dolla looks to score with a jab to the body but Erikson is just out of range.
Erikson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Erikson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Erikson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dolla appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dolla throws an off balance right hand
enabling Erikson to counter with a crisp jab.
Dolla misses with a kick to the body.
Erikson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Erikson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dolla.
Erikson tests Dolla's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erikson catches Dolla with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dolla is rocked!
Crenflow Dolla's cut is getting worse.
Erikson is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dolla had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Erikson has cracked Dolla with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Erikson lands another huge swinging hook and Dolla tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Dolla, before Erikson can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Leif Erikson !
Leif Erikson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Crenflow Dolla spoke after the fight, saying 'You can't handle the power of the holy spirit. I just didn't get enough sleep last night. Next time you die from the power of JE$U$.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Taz McKane (ranked 308 p4p, 40 weight class) and Ron Jeremy (ranked 784 p4p, 99 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Taz McKane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ron Jeremy!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKane throws a right hand that misses
and McKane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jeremy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McKane.
McKane ducks right into an uppercut from Jeremy.
Jeremy swings widly with a right hand
and McKane counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McKane lands a jab to the nose.
McKane walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jeremy fails to land with a series of punches.
McKane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McKane misses with a straight right.
A nice side step and Jeremy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ron Jeremy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKane rushes Jeremy and presses him up against the cage.
McKane lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McKane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jeremy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jeremy.
A shot in the inside from Jeremy.
A short left from Jeremy.
McKane lands a hook that snaps the head of Jeremy backwards.
A short left from Jeremy.
Jeremy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeremy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jeremy scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jeremy.
Jeremy misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McKane.
Jeremy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jeremy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jeremy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McKane lands a shoulder strike.
Jeremy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Jeremy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McKane creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
McKane misses with some punches.
Jeremy lands a right hand.
McKane tries to throw a body punch but Jeremy avoids it by throwing McKane back against the cage.
Jeremy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jeremy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeremy scoring well with a low kick there.
McKane moves out of range as Jeremy strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from McKane misses the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McKane ducks under a wild hook from Jeremy.
McKane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McKane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jeremy.
McKane takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
McKane throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jeremy counters with a right hand to the body.
Jeremy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McKane.
A swing and a miss from Jeremy.
Jeremy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McKane momentarily.
McKane throws an overhand right that lands on Jeremy's shoulder, as Jeremy tries to avoid the shot.
A nice combination there by Jeremy.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jeremy blocks a body shot from McKane.
McKane blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McKane can't find room to land a body shot as Jeremy controls the action.
McKane working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McKane has a couple of punches blocked by Jeremy.
McKane misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jeremy.
Jeremy lands an uppercut.
Jeremy breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for McKane.
McKane lands a jab to the head.
Jeremy misses with a kick to the body.
Jeremy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McKane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jeremy misses the shot to the body.
A big right from McKane misses.
Jeremy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McKane has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McKane takes one to the side of the head.
Jeremy moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McKane on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Jeremy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McKane throws out a loose jab but Jeremy uses good head movement to avoid it.
McKane connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jeremy. Jeremy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
McKane takes a swing at Jeremy's ribcage but misses.
Jeremy steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Jeremy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Some bone on bone action there as McKane checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McKane takes a body punch but keeps moving.
McKane on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
McKane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jeremy.
Jeremy throws a lazy right hand but McKane sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from McKane on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McKane misses with a body shot
and Jeremy counters with a left to the body.
Jeremy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jeremy thuds his shin into the meat of McKane's side.
A lazy left from McKane finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ron Jeremy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jeremy tries to land a leg kick but McKane saw it coming and moves away.
Jeremy throws a jab when McKane was well out of range.
Jeremy scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jeremy throws a jab but it's blocked by McKane.
Jeremy misses the shot to the body.
Jeremy throws a shot from downtown. McKane moves away and avoids it.
Jeremy misses with a lunging right hand
and McKane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - McKane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jeremy.
McKane missing with a left hand there. Jeremy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McKane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jeremy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McKane darts in and clinches Jeremy up against the cage.
Jeremy throws a punch but it's blocked by McKane.
Jeremy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McKane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jeremy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jeremy misses with a leg kick
and McKane counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jeremy loads up on a big right hand but McKane slips the punch.
Jeremy scores with a shot to the body.
That kick from Jeremy tenderised McKane's leg. McKane is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jeremy misses with a body shot.
McKane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jeremy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A counter left hand to the body from McKane misses its target.
McKane punishes Jeremy's body with a nice straight punch.
McKane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jeremy tries to keep at a distance but McKane has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jeremy throws a punch but it's blocked by McKane.
McKane misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jeremy misses with the head strike.
McKane lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jeremy backwards.
McKane tries to throw a body punch but Jeremy avoids it by throwing McKane back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jeremy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jeremy has a couple of punches blocked by McKane.
McKane tries a body shot but Jeremy blocks it.
Jeremy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jeremy works on McKane's body with a couple of short punches.
Jeremy swings wildly with an uppercut but McKane uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jeremy misses with a punch to the body.
Jeremy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jeremy breaks from the clinch.
Jeremy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jeremy misses with a leg kick
letting McKane counter with a right hand.
Jeremy moves out of range as McKane strikes.
Jeremy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jeremy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McKane was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
McKane connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jeremy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McKane.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Jeremy - just one landing.
Ron Jeremy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McKane getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jeremy connects with a looping right hand.
McKane tries to clinch but Jeremy moves out of range.
Jeremy works McKane's body with a nice hook.
Jeremy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McKane.
Jeremy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jeremy swings for the body but McKane moves out of range.
McKane takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jeremy is looking to land body kicks.
Jeremy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McKane counters with a nice uppercut.
Jeremy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jeremy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jeremy scores with a punch to the head.
Jeremy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jeremy throws a leg kick
and McKane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fighters circling - McKane throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McKane's corner calls for a 1-2. McKane obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jeremy takes a swing at McKane's ribcage but misses.
Jeremy throws a chopping leg kick but McKane manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jeremy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A slow jab from Jeremy misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from McKane misses the target.
Jeremy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McKane.
McKane misses with an uppercut. Jeremy saw that one coming.
Jeremy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McKane.
Jeremy throws a body punch but McKane moves out of range.
McKane thuds a left hand into Jeremy's body.
McKane throws a hook but Jeremy avoids it easily.
McKane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jeremy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McKane throwing a counter right hand but Jeremy manages to avoid it.
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 Taz McKane will probably get the nod.
That's time! McKane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
McKane takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jeremy throws a poor cross that misses
and McKane counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McKane misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jeremy counters with a good low kick that McKane was not able to check.
Jeremy moves out of range of the strikes.
Jeremy throws a hook but McKane avoids it easily.
McKane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jeremy gets off balance looking for a body kick
and McKane counters with a nice body shot.
Jeremy blocks a jab.
McKane misses with a straight right.
McKane ducks right into an uppercut from Jeremy.
McKane scores with a nice head shot.
McKane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jeremy moves away.
McKane throws a shot from downtown. Jeremy moves away and avoids it.
McKane throws a hook but Jeremy avoids it easily.
Jeremy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McKane cracks a nice hook into Jeremy's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKane looks to score with a jab to the body but Jeremy is just out of range.
Jeremy misses with a body kick.
Jeremy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jeremy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
McKane misses with a wild body shot.
Jeremy slips under a jab.
Jeremy misses with a looping right.
McKane is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McKane looks to throw the jab but Jeremy is out of range.
McKane avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McKane connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Jeremy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jeremy explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jeremy misses with a kick to the body.
McKane checks the leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jeremy blocks a jab.
Jeremy lands with a nice body punch.
Jeremy lands with a straight right. McKane didn't see that one coming.
Jeremy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Jeremy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Jeremy.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jeremy.
Jeremy misses with a looping right.
McKane gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Jeremy misses with a body punch
and McKane cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McKane misses with a wild body shot.
Jeremy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McKane throws an overhand right that lands on Jeremy's shoulder, as Jeremy tries to avoid the shot.
McKane tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McKane throws a body shot but no joy.
Jeremy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jeremy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jeremy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jeremy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McKane circles away quickly and effectively.
McKane misses with a straight right.
McKane throws an off balance right hand
and Jeremy counters with a nice uppercut.
Jeremy throws a jab when McKane was well out of range.
McKane connects with a nice looking jab.
Jeremy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McKane swings for the body but Jeremy moves out of range.
McKane clinches.
Jeremy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jeremy dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Jeremy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jeremy misses with a hook to the ribs.
McKane working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKane misses with some punches.
Jeremy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jeremy staying out of range there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from McKane finds it's way through Jeremy's defenses.
McKane displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jeremy throws out the jab.
McKane tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jeremy was well out of range. Poor timing from McKane.
Jeremy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jeremy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jeremy misses with a straight left.
McKane avoids the head kick by Jeremy.
Jeremy with a nice cross.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jeremy.
McKane checks the leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Jeremy.
Jeremy lands with an overhand left.
A lazy body kick from Jeremy
enabling McKane to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ron Jeremy.
I think Jeremy has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ron Jeremy!
A victorious Ron Jeremy thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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