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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Doreen (ranked 5292 p4p, 494 weight class) and James Fletcher (ranked 24041 p4p, 594 weight class). Doreen comes into the arena with Pretty Good at Drinking Beer blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards 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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Doreen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Fletcher!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doreen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Doreen lands a nice hook to Fletcher's body. Fletcher takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Doreen throws a combination that misses
and Fletcher counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Doreen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fletcher.
Doreen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Doreen punishes Fletcher's body with a nice straight punch.
A left and a right from Doreen both land. Nice combination.
It looks like James Fletcher has been cut.
Doreen lunges at Fletcher with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fletcher's hand.
Fletcher takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fletcher looks to land a right hand but Doreen moved out of range.
Doreen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Doreen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fletcher throws a body punch but Doreen moves out of range.
Doreen throws a series of punches but Fletcher avoids them all with ease.
Doreen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromFletcher.
Fletcher walks into a left hand.
Fletcher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doreen throws a right and a left that Fletcher avoids nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Doreen misses the target.
Doreen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Fletcher tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Doreen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Doreen misses the shot to the body.
Doreen misses with a double jab
and Fletcher counters with a head kick that drops Doreen to the mat! Doreen scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Doreen is rocked!
Doreen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Fletcher counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Doreen has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). James Fletcher!
The defeated David Doreen had this to say: 'It's never fun to talk about losing...Hell of a fight from my opponent..I am sorry for letting the fans down. I'm going to sit down with a 12-pack and run over tape to see what went wrong. Chugger out!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Steve Stermann (ranked 6302 p4p, 257 weight class) and Shane Myres (ranked 6891 p4p, 263 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Stermann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Shane Myres!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stermann goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Myres is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Stermann lands a head kick!
Stermann lands a glancing blow to the side of Myres's head.
Stermann fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Myres.
Stermann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been hearing reports that Stermann has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Stermann shoots for a double leg takedown but Myres sprawls well. He's pushed Stermann's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Myres wants to counter the offense by Stermann and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stermann throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Myres.
Stermann tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Myres swivels and escapes.
Stermann misses with an uppercut.
Myres steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Stermann.
Stermann throws a wild body kick that Myres sees coming a mile off.
Myres tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stermann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Myres.
Myres is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Steve Stermann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Myres moves out of range of the body kick from Stermann.
Stermann shoots in looking for a takedown but Myres manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stermann's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Myres is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Stermann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Myres stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Myres wants it to stay on the feet.
Myres slaps away a takedown attempt from Stermann, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Stermann wants to land a leg kick but Myres is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Myres.
Myres wants to counter the offense by Stermann and move into the clinch position.
Stermann misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stermann throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Myres on the side of the head.
Stermann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Stermann clobbers Myres with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Stermann shoots for a takedown but Myres saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stermann sets himself, and Myres steps forward looking for the clinch! Stermann avoids it this time.
Good work by Myres as he checks the leg kick.
Myres wants to counter the offense by Stermann and move into the clinch position.
Stermann fails with a takedown attempt.
Stermann is breathing heavily.
Stermann tries to work over Myres's front leg with a kick but Myres checks it.
Stermann is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Myres.
Myres tries to counter by closing the distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stermann throws a right and a left that Myres avoids nicely.
Myres moves away from the strike by Stermann.
Stermann throws a hook to the side of Myres's head but Myres sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Stermann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Myres wants to counter with a clinch but Stermann pushes him away.
We've been informed that Myres has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Stermann swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Myres tries to counter by closing the distance.
Stermann tries to work over Myres's front leg with a kick but Myres checks it.
Myres wants to counter with a clinch but Stermann pushes him away.
Stermann throws a push kick but Myres slaps the foot to one side.
Myres tries to counter by closing the distance.
No luck for Stermann with that takedown attempt.
Stermann throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Stermann.
Myres tries to counter by closing the distance.
Stermann misses with a kick to the body.
Myres avoids the head kick by Stermann.
Myres wants to counter with a clinch but Stermann pushes him away.
Stermann with a poor takedown
and Myres moves into the clinch.
Myres landing knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Myres.
It looks like Steve Stermann has been cut.
Myres lands an elbow that stopped Stermann in his tracks for a moment.
Stermann takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Myres lands an elbow just above Stermann 's eye.
Myres connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stermann's face.
Myres connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stermann's face.
Steve Stermann's cut is getting worse.
Myres lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stermann takes an elbow to the temple.
Myres lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Stermann is rocked!
Stermann wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Myres has him pressed against the cage.
Myres lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Shane Myres will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Steve Stermann's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Myres ducks under a wild hook from Stermann.
Stermann's corner calls for a 1-2. Stermann obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stermann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stermann looks for a takedown but Myres sprawls well.
Myres checks a low kick from Stermann.
Myres wants to counter the offense by Stermann and move into the clinch position.
Stermann will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Myres keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myres moves out of range as Stermann strikes.
Stermann has his takedown stuffed
and Myres counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Stermann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stermann fails to pull guard.
Myres creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stermann's defenses.
Steve Stermann's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Myres crunches a lovely knee into Stermann's ribcage.
Myres lands an elbow just above Stermann 's eye.
Myres unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stermann lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Stermann takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jeez, Steve Stermann's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Myres lands an elbow inside that Stermann shrugs off.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Steve Stermann's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Shane Myres!
An out of breath Shane Myres 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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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Wyatt Measles (ranked 5272 p4p, 465 weight class) and Roland Steve (ranked 5672 p4p, 486 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wyatt Measles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roland Steve!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steve closes the distance and pushes Measles back into the cage.
Measles looking to throw knees to the head but Steve is blocking nicely.
Steve breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up but Measles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steve throws a low kick but Measles moves out of range easily.
Steve fails with a takedown attempt.
Measles is looking to counter the offense by Steve and move into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Measles. No joy for Steve on that attempt.
Steve has Measles up against the cage in a clinch.
Measles tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Measles back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Measles looking to throw knees to the head but Steve is blocking nicely.
Measles lands an elbow that stopped Steve in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Roland Steve has been cut.
Measles misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steve.
Steve tries to pull guard but Measles holds him up against the cage and eventually Steve drops back down to his feet.
Wyatt Measles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roland Steve.
Measles is struggling to control the position.
Measles with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Measles prevents the takedown attempt.
Measles leaning his opponent against the cage.
Steve blocks a body shot from Measles.
Measles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Measles stalling the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Steve goes for a takedown attempt but Measles pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Steve shoots in for a takedown but Measles shows good takedown defense.
Measles avoids the head kick by Steve.
Measles slaps away a takedown attempt from Steve, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Roland Steve seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve has a takedown stuffed.
Measles wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Steve throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Measles's waist but Measles gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Steve off to one side.
Steve has closed the distance and engaged Measles in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Measles blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Measles misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steve.
Steve blocks a body shot from Measles.
Measles stalling against the cage.
Steve breaks from the clinch.
Steve tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Steve or perhaps it was just good defense by Measles, which made it look bad.
Steve lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Wyatt Measles is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Measles is looking to counter the offense by Steve and move into the clinch.
Steve tries to clinch there but Measles circles away.
Measles is looking to counter the offense by Steve and move into the clinch.
No luck for Steve with that takedown attempt.
Steve is looking to clinch but Measles is avoiding it.
Steve closes the distance and clinches up with Measles, looking for a takedown. Steve pushes Measles against the cage but Measles circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Measles tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Steve manages to circle out of the way.
Steve pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Measles tries to counter by clinching up but Steve breaks away and moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Steve looks for a takedown but Measles sprawls well.
Measles wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wyatt Measles dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roland Steve's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Steve tries to close the distance and clinch up but Measles swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Steve clinches up with Measles and pushes him back against the cage.
Steve is looking to take this one to the mat.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Steve tries to pull guard but Measles holds him up against the cage and eventually Steve drops back down to his feet.
Steve blocks a body shot from Measles.
Measles is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steve is defending well for now.
Measles misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve jumps guard.
Measles is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Measles scoring with punches to the head and body.
Steve is working an open guard so Measles takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Steve misses with the combination.
Measles wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Steve rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Measles moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Measles is looking to counter the offense by Steve and move into the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Measles checks a leg kick.
As Steve tries to get set, Measles tries to push him back and clinch up but Steve manages to avoid the attempt.
Steve has a takedown stuffed.
Wyatt Measles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roland Steve.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Steve.
Steve misses with a takedown
and Measles counters by clinching up.
Measles is pressed up against the cage. Steve has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Measles down to the mat. Measles avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Steve gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Measles counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Measles.
Steve wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Measles lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Measles is struggling to control the position.
Steve fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Measles slows down the pace here.
Measles tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steve avoids it.
Measles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Measles can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
The referee calls for Measles to work.
Steve managing to block the knees to the body from Measles.
Steve wants a takedown but no success here.
Steve wants a takedown but no success here.
Measles has Steve pressed against the cage, preventing Steve from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Measles managing to block the knees to the body from Steve.
Measles taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Steve avoiding damage as Measles throws knees to the body.
Steve tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Measles tries to throw a body punch but Steve avoids it by throwing Measles back against the cage.
Measles is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steve is defending well for now.
Measles using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Steve tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Measles's elbow.
Measles lands an elbow that stopped Steve in his tracks for a moment.
Steve drops down looking for an ankle pick but Measles pulls his leg out and moves away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Steve shoots in looking for a takedown. Measles tries to sprawl out of it but Steve keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Measles manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Measles is looking to counter the offense by Steve and move into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wyatt Measles dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roland Steve's cut.
That's time! Measles's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Steve shoots in for a double leg but Measles sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Steve tries to clinch up but Measles circles away and keeps his distance.
Steve looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
As Steve tries to get set, Measles tries to push him back and clinch up but Steve manages to avoid the attempt.
Steve tries to clinch there but Measles circles away.
Steve is looking to clinch but Measles is avoiding it.
As Steve tries to get set, Measles tries to push him back and clinch up but Steve manages to avoid the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steve tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Measles stuffs the takedown attempt from Steve. Steve gets slowly back to his feet.
Wyatt Measles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Roland Steve.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Steve.
Wyatt Measles is winning the standup battle so far.
Measles ducks under a wild hook from Steve.
Measles stuffs the takedown.
Steve closes the distance and clinches up with Measles, looking for a takedown. Steve pushes Measles against the cage but Measles circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Measles wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Steve takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Measles avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Measles wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Steve shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Measles defends it nicely.
Measles seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve shoots in looking for a takedown. Measles tries to sprawl out of it but Steve keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Measles manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Roland Steve is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steve closes this distance looking for a takedown but Measles circles away.
Measles tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Steve manages to circle out of the way.
Steve shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Measles defends it nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Steve.
Measles wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve misses with a takedown attempt
and Measles moves into the clinch.
Steve on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Measles is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steve is defending well for now.
Steve avoids the elbow strike from Measles, against the cage.
Measles keeps control of Steve as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Measles slowing the pace effectively.
Measles tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Steve avoids it.
Measles misses with an elbow strike.
Steve goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Measles avoiding damage.
Measles missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Measles slows down the pace here.
Measles missing with knees to the body.
Measles misses with a hook to the ribs.
Measles can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Steve is trying to break the clinch but Measles has him pressed against the cage.
Steve stalling in the clinch but Measles improves position.
Measles misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Steve.
Measles missing with knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Measles tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steve tries to circle away but Measles has him pinned against the cage.
Steve on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Roland Steve has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wyatt Measles is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steve trying to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wyatt Measles showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Measles 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wyatt Measles!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Richard Head (ranked 4404 p4p, 463 weight class) and Hancho Estiban (ranked 5025 p4p, 493 weight class). Hancho Estiban looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Richard Head!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hancho Estiban!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Estiban throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Head.
Estiban connects with a body shot that sends Head's belly button to the back.
Head clinches up with Estiban and pushes him back against the cage.
Estiban is trying to break free.
Estiban can't break the clinch.
Head has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Estiban after a bit of a struggle.
Head has Estiban pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Head pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Estiban tumbling to the mat - Head dives into Estiban's guard.
Head with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Head postures up in Estiban's guard and throws a big left but Estiban blocks it.
Estiban is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Head chips away with some ground and pound.
Estiban utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Head is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Head wants to control from the top but Estiban keeps moving.
Head throws a big right hand that misses.
Estiban punching from the bottom.
Estiban is trying to keep Head in close.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Head with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Head distracts Estiban with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Head tries to free his leg and advance position but Estiban is retaining full guard.
Head is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Head with a nice head shot there.
Head works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Estiban on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Head is thwarting Estiban's attempts to control the position.
Head perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Head working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Head working the head and body with strikes.
Estiban is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Head takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Estiban is still in real trouble! Can Head finish him?
Head lands strikes from half guard.
Head lands a big elbow - Estiban is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Head!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Richard Head!
Richard Head 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 Luke Davidson (ranked 5456 p4p, 502 weight class) and Hiroshima Nagasaki (ranked 5450 p4p, 501 weight class). Nagasaki is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Ground Zero (MOP). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
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220 lbs
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Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Luke Davidson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Hiroshima Nagasaki!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davidson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Davidson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nagasaki looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Davidson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nagasaki throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've been told by Davidson's head coaches at LA Vale Tudo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Davidson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Davidson scores with a jab to the body.
Nagasaki tries to keep at a distance but Davidson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Davidson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nagasaki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Nagasaki tries to break the clinch but Davidson is controlling the position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Davidson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Davidson.
Davidson lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagasaki wants to break free but Davidson has control.
Davidson lands a hook that snaps the head of Nagasaki backwards.
Nagasaki is trying to break the clinch but Davidson is controlling him.
Nagasaki working aggressively here.
Nagasaki wants to break free but Davidson has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nagasaki breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nagasaki closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Davidson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nagasaki doesn't seem bothered though.
Nagasaki wants to land a leg kick but Davidson is out of range.
Davidson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Nagasaki.
Davidson jabs at Nagasaki's body.
Jab, jab by Davidson - just one landing.
Davidson jabs Nagasaki to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Davidson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Davidson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Davidson lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davidson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Davidson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nagasaki is trying to break the clinch but Davidson has him pressed against the cage.
Nagasaki wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Davidson has Nagasaki pressed against the cage, preventing Nagasaki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davidson pushes Nagasaki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Davidson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Davidson lands with a short shot to the head.
Davidson has Nagasaki pressed against the cage, preventing Nagasaki from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Davidson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Davidson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short body shot lands from Davidson as the two fighters clinch.
Nagasaki misses with the head strike.
Davidson lands an uppercut.
Davidson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Davidson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Davidson lands with a left to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Nagasaki's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Davidson scores with a shoulder strike.
Nagasaki is rocked!
Davidson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nagasakis head.
Nagasaki is still on wobbly legs! Can Davidson finish him?
Davidson lands a body punch.
Davidson digs a right hand into Nagasaki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nagasaki's gas tank.
Nagasaki looks winded!
Davidson cracks Nagasaki with a nice body shot.
Davidson scores with a shoulder strike.
Davidson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Davidson is working Nagasaki over against the cage.
Davidson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Davidson creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Nagasaki with a big uppercut! Nagasaki tries to clinch up but Davidson pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Nagasaki to the mat! Nagasaki covers up and Davidson unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Luke Davidson!
Luke Davidson 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Joe Monroe (ranked 3429 p4p, 355 weight class) and Andrew Garcia (ranked 5148 p4p, 447 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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25
185 lbs
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190 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joe Monroe !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Andrew Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monroe scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Garcia shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Monroe but Monroe pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Monroe gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Monroe manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Monroe throws a leg kick which misses Garcia's front leg but catches the back leg as Garcia tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monroe lands with a kick to the ribs.
Monroe scores with a nice body kick.
Monroe drives through with a takedown into Garcia's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Monroe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Monroe is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Forge that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Garcia looking for a guillotine here but Monroe defends easily.
Monroe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Garcia is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Monroe defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe is stalling in the full guard.
Monroe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Monroe looking to pass the guard.
Monroe controls from within his opponent's guard.
Garcia looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Monroe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Garcia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Monroe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Monroe decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Garcia, up you get!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Decent striking displayed by Monroe there.
Monroe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garcia drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Monroe defends it well.
Garcia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Garcia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Monroe sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Monroe tries to clinch but Garcia is having none of it.
Monroe lands with a right hand.
A thudding body kick lands there by Monroe !
Garcia throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Monroe tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Garcia is in Monroe 's guard.
Garcia postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Monroe is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Garcia, into his guard.
Monroe controlling from the top position.
Garcia escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Monroe gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Monroe controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Monroe is aware though and is defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monroe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Monroe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Monroe 's corner is telling him to maintain position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Monroe decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Joe Monroe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Monroe slaps away a takedown attempt from Garcia, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Joe Monroe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andrew Garcia.
Monroe shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Garcia is trying to defend but Monroe finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Garcia actively working from the bottom here.
Monroe performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Monroe dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Monroe lands with a kick to the ribs.
Monroe moves into the clinch.
Monroe stalling against the cage.
Monroe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Monroe throws out a powerful jab.
Garcia closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Garcia lands in his opponent's guard.
Monroe wants to get back to his feet but Garcia is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Monroe has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Garcia has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Garcia is defending well for now.
Monroe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Monroe . Beautiful body shot.
Monroe closes the distance and clinches.
Monroe manages to break the clinch.
A thudding body kick lands there by Monroe !
Garcia takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Monroe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Joe Monroe is winning the standup battle so far.
Garcia tries to keep at a distance but Monroe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Monroe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Monroe crunches a lovely knee into Garcia's ribcage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Monroe utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Monroe taking a breather.
Monroe is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Monroe seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Monroe unloads a knee to the mid-section. Garcia lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Monroe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Garcia avoids it.
Monroe lands a nice knee to the body.
Monroe is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Garcia can't fight it off and eventually Monroe manages to take the fight to the floor. Garcia looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Monroe escapes and throws Garcia's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Garcia tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Monroe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garcia can do to turn this around?
Monroe decides to stand back up. Monroe steps back and let's Garcia get back to his feet.
Monroe thuds a left hand into Garcia's body.
No joy there for Monroe , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Garcia is working for a submission of some sort.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
Monroe manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monroe is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Garcia is controlling him.
Monroe wants to sweep here but Garcia controlling him for the moment.
Garcia drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Monroe dives on top into guard.
Garcia throws his legs up looking for a submission but Monroe uses it to pass to side control.
Garcia is trying to escape the position but Monroe is controlling the position.
Monroe cracks Garcia with a big right hand but Garcia just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Monroe content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Monroe dominated that second round.
That's time! Monroe 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Garcia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Garcia closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Monroe to the mat! Monroe manages to get full guard.
Garcia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Monroe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Garcia postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Monroe is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Garcia, into his guard.
Monroe gets to his feet - Garcia follows without any prompting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monroe stuffs the takedown attempt from Garcia. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet.
Monroe appears to be looking for a big counter.
Monroe lands a lovely overhand right.
Garcia fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monroe gets a clinch.
Monroe tries to throw a body punch but Garcia avoids it by throwing Monroe back against the cage.
Garcia tries to break the clinch but Monroe is controlling the position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Monroe lands a nice knee to the body.
Monroe 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia scores with a takedown into Monroe 's guard.
Monroe manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Monroe , as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Monroe misses with an uppercut. Garcia saw that one coming.
Garcia scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Joe Monroe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Garcia takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Monroe is trying to stand.
Monroe has one foot on Garcia's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Monroe has closed the distance and engaged Garcia in a clinch.
Monroe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Garcia on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Garcia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Monroe is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Garcia's half guard.
Garcia wants to improve his position but Monroe is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monroe takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Garcia is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Monroe pulls his head out easily.
Garcia wants to improve his position but Monroe is controlling well.
Monroe working Garcia over with strikes.
Garcia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Monroe stalling.
Monroe stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Monroe lands with a slapping head kick.
Garcia closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Monroe to the mat! Monroe manages to get full guard.
Garcia stopping the sweep attempt from Monroe .
Garcia is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Monroe is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Monroe has escaped and now he's on top!
Monroe controlling from the top position.
Joe Monroe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Monroe decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Garcia, up you get!
Andrew Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Monroe misses with a series of wild punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Monroe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Monroe 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Monroe !
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jason Smith (ranked 4011 p4p, 200 weight class) and Bernie Sanders (ranked 2494 p4p, 156 weight class). Bernie Sanders is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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25
143 lbs
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134 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jason Smith !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bernie Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sanders slips a jab and a cross from Smith .
Smith throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A punch combination from Smith misses.
Sanders looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sanders fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Sanders throws a series of punches but Smith moves out of range.
As Sanders looks to move away, Smith throws a big counter combo but Sanders just gets out of the way.
Sanders misses with a double jab.
Smith avoids the body shot from Sanders.
Smith misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith connects with a nice looking jab.
Sanders drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jason Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
A countering left hand to the body from Sanders misses.
Smith lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith throws a right hand that Sanders ducks under and follows up with a left that Sanders also avoids with ease.
Smith closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sanders throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sanders looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Smith !
Smith is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sanders has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An elbow from Sanders crashes against the mat.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Sanders is dominant here and he's now got Smith 's back!
Sanders has managed to slip his arm under Smith 's chin. This could be all over... yep, Smith is tapping out! Submission win for Sanders.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bernie Sanders!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Midnight Rider (ranked 1522 p4p, 204 weight class) and Robert McKenna (ranked 2426 p4p, 298 weight class). McKenna is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Freedom. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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34
214 lbs
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212 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Midnight Rider!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert McKenna!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKenna scores with a takedown into Rider's guard.
Rider has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. McKenna has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
McKenna drops down looking for an ankle pick but Rider pulls his leg out and moves away.
No luck for McKenna with that takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Rider on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rider misses with an uppercut. McKenna saw that one coming.
Rider throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Robert McKenna has been cut.
Rider paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by McKenna.
Rider misses with an uppercut
and McKenna decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Rider's guard.
McKenna avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McKenna pushing down on Rider's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
My spies in Big Bear Fight Factory inform me that McKenna has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rider looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
McKenna is keen to just control but Rider is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenna is looking to advance position but Rider won't allow it.
Rider is trying to get back to full guard.
Rider won't allow McKenna to pass to mount.
McKenna trying to control the action but Rider is working from the bottom.
McKenna trying to pass the guard but Rider defending well.
McKenna stops Rider from getting back to his feet.
Rider is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McKenna pulls his head out easily.
McKenna stops Rider from getting back to his feet.
Rider looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
McKenna is working for a kimura but Rider is defending it quite comfortably.
McKenna controlling the action here.
Rider is not content to let McKenna control the position.
McKenna not doing much here.
McKenna wants to take a breather but Rider is having none of it.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rider is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McKenna pulls his head out easily.
McKenna is looking to advance position but Rider won't allow it.
Rider looking for submissions off his back.
McKenna seems to be looking for submissions.
Rider looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rider is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rider is not content to let McKenna control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rider looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rider looking for submissions off his back.
McKenna passes to side control.
McKenna controlling the position.
Rider is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McKenna trying to control the position but Rider is working away.
Rider tries to improve position but can't.
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 Midnight Rider will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Robert McKenna's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McKenna fails in his attempt to clinch.
McKenna takes one to the side of the head.
Good shot there by Rider.
Robert McKenna is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McKenna wants to clinch.
McKenna takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rider throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McKenna on the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - McKenna looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna moves into the clinch successfully.
Rider swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McKenna has clasped his hands together around Rider's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rider is trying to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rider keeps working.
Rider is working to avoid the ground and pound but McKenna connects with a decent elbow.
McKenna trying to control the action but Rider is working from the bottom.
McKenna might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Rider haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
McKenna scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rider is looking to reverse the position.
Rider is not content to let McKenna control the position.
Rider tries to bench press McKenna off him but McKenna keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rider is trying to work for a sweep but McKenna has mounted him!
Rider is bucking up trying to escape but McKenna cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
McKenna wants to control the pace but Rider is squirming around nicely.
McKenna pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
It looks like Midnight Rider has been cut.
Rider is wriggling around trying to escape.
Robert McKenna has got the better of the ground game so far.
McKenna landing strikes from the mount and Rider is in trouble!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rider is desperately trying to improve his position but McKenna has a good base and remains in mount.
McKenna controlling the pace for now.
McKenna wants to control the pace but Rider is squirming around nicely.
Rider wants to try and get back to his feet.
McKenna working the ground and pound effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenna can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rider is looking to escape.
Rider is trying desperately to improve position.
McKenna punishing his opponent with strikes.
Midnight Rider's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McKenna tries to control but Rider wriggling away.
McKenna has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rider's face.
Rider is rocked!
Jeez, Midnight Rider's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Midnight Rider's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Robert McKenna!
Robert McKenna very nearly forgot to thank Riner Clothing Everything for 50$ only amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Midnight Rider was interviewed post fight and said 'Oh well, twist one'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jon Horn (ranked 2852 p4p, 313 weight class) and Travis Mitchell (ranked 1999 p4p, 244 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jon Horn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Travis Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell scores with a punch to the head.
It looks like Jon Horn has been cut.
Mitchell connects with a nice looking jab.
Horn looks to land a combination. Mitchell sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Travis Mitchell has been cut.
Horn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Horn throws a sloppy head kick and Mitchell moves out of range easily.
Horn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mitchell throws out a loose jab but Horn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horn was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mitchell is looking to land body kicks.
Mitchell moves into range and clinches up with Horn.
Horn blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horn wants to break free but Mitchell has control.
Mitchell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Horn looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Horn wants to take the fight to the mat but Mitchell manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Mitchell lands a shot to the body.
Mitchell lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Mitchell.
Mitchell has a couple of punches blocked by Horn.
Mitchell lands a takedown into guard.
Mitchell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Horn on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Horn tries to get out of the position.
Mitchell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mitchell stays in close to Horn's body and controls the position.
Horn is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mitchell is controlling him.
Horn will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mitchell lands a couple of digs.
Mitchell is working Horn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Mitchell is working Horn over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Horn is rocked!
Mitchell has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mitchell prevents Horn from getting back to his feet.
Oh Horn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mitchell lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mitchell arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Horn's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Travis Mitchell!
Travis Mitchell decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikki Sixx (ranked 1866 p4p, 236 weight class) and Kevin Huang (ranked 1131 p4p, 156 weight class). Sixx comes to the cage accompanied by Niykee Heaton. Kevin Huang is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nikki Sixx!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kevin Huang!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huang fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sixx sprawls well initially but Huang persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sixx has one foot on Huang's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Huang is looking to clinch but Sixx is avoiding it.
Kevin Huang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Huang drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sixx is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Huang defends well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sixx working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Huang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Huang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huang sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sixx looking for a sweep. Not yet Sixx, not yet.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Sixx holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huang is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Sixx 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.
Huang passes Sixx's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Huang is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sixx is trying to maintain the position but Huang is very close to passing his half guard.
Huang is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sixx sees it coming and defends easily.
Huang is nestled in close to Sixx, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
My spies in Relentless Gym inform me that Huang has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sixx has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Huang is working away from the top position though.
Huang frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sixx is desperately trying to improve his position but Huang has a good base and remains in mount.
Huang is trying to take his opponent's back.
Sixx is squirming around, avoiding Huang's attempts to control the action.
Huang lands a big elbow.
Huang is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sixx is surviving well by controlling Huang's body position as best he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huang tries to control but Sixx wriggling away.
Sixx is desperately trying to improve his position but Huang has a good base and remains in mount.
Huang controlling the position easily from mount.
Sixx wants to hold on but Huang pushes him away.
Sixx is desperately trying to improve his position but Huang has a good base and remains in mount.
Huang scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Sixx?
Huang lands a couple of good shots and Sixx has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Sixx is rocked!
It looks like Nikki Sixx has been cut.
Huang working for the choke.
Oh Sixx is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sixx tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Huang has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Sixx is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kevin Huang!
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