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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ringo Spar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Muhamad Alli (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spar comes into the arena with John Lennon & Wings: Dear Boy blaring out of the sound system. Alli is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by De la Souls, by POS. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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214 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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ringo Spar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Muhamad Alli!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spar swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Spar tries to land a body kick
and Alli counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Spar tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Alli 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.
Alli drops back looking for a leg! Spar is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Spar manages to kick Alli off! Alli jumps back into Spar's guard.
Spar wants to sweep here but Alli controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alli throws a big right hand that misses.
Alli stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Spar swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alli has gone for a leg lock! Spar slips out almost immediately though and dives into Alli's guard.
Spar trying to control the position from guard on top but Alli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spar postures up.
Spar decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Alli, up you get!
Spar feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Spar postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Alli working a defensive guard here.
Spar postures up in Alli's guard and throws a big left but Alli blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spar would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Spar is looking to work some ground and pound but Alli has wrist control.
Spar gets to his feet. Alli looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Alli throws a sloppy head kick and Spar moves out of range easily.
Alli misses with a takedown attempt
and Spar counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Spar misses
and Alli counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Spar's guard now.
Alli tries to free his leg and advance position but Spar is retaining full guard.
Alli throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spar manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Spar raining down shots from the mount!
Alli can't escape the position.
Spar looking to finish Alli with some ground and pound. This is bad for Alli!
Alli avoids a series of strikes thrown by Spar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spar throwing strikes here but Alli is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Spar misses with some ground and pound and Alli recovers position to half guard.
Spar is trying to control the action in half guard but Alli is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Spar is thwarting Alli's attempts to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ringo Spar dominated that round.
That's time! Spar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Spar bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Alli's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Spar lands some shots froms side control.
Alli is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
An elbow from Spar crashes against the mat.
Spar throwing strikes but Alli manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alli is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Spar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spar can't do much from the bottom here.
Spar is looking for a sweep.
Alli tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Alli has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Alli thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Alli trying to control the action but Spar is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alli is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spar has escaped the position, nice work there.
Spar might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Spar is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Alli asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Alli is trying to get an arm triangle but Spar is defending well.
Alli is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spar has escaped the position, nice work there.
Alli is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Spar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alli is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Spar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Spar pushes Alli away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Alli gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Ringo Spar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alli is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Spar knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Alli is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Spar has escaped the position, nice work there.
Alli looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Alli swings around for an armbar but Spar sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Alli's guard.
Spar trying to control the position from guard on top but Alli is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spar stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Alli shoots in for a takedown but Spar shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ringo Spar dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Spar misses with a right hand
and Alli counters with a nice double leg into side control. Spar won't be happy with that.
Alli throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Alli working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Alli thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Spar's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Alli looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alli is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Spar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spar tries to buck Alli off but Alli is having none of it.
Spar holds on to Alli's head and controls the position momentarily.
Alli tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Alli thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Alli misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Alli looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Alli thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Alli takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Alli is trying to get an arm triangle but Spar is defending well.
Alli tries to move into full mount but can't pass Spar's legs.
Spar knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Alli on the ground.
Spar is not content to let Alli control the position.
Alli working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spar is trying to get back to half guard.
Spar prevents Alli from moving into mount.
Alli tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Alli has an Americana. Spar didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Alli is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Alli hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Muhamad Alli!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Experimental Drugabuser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Morris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drugabuser comes to the cage accompanied by Not Afraid- Eminem. Morris has chosen Let The Bodies Hit The Floor as his entrance music. Experimental Drugabuser had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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278 lbs
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230 lbs
13 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Experimental Drugabuser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Morris!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morris is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Drugabuser misses with a left hand
letting Morris counter with a right hand.
Morris throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drugabuser misses with a lunging right hand
and Morris counters with a left to the body.
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!
Morris scores with a takedown into Drugabuser's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Morris wants to control from the top but Drugabuser keeps moving.
Morris slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drugabuser is not content to let Morris control the position.
Morris tries to advance to mount but Drugabuser denies him.
Drugabuser is looking to regain half guard here but Morris keeps moving and retains side control.
Morris is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Drugabuser knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Morris tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Morris has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Drugabuser is trying to get back to his feet.
Morris thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Morris tries to advance to mount but Drugabuser denies him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morris has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Drugabuser is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Morris yanks on the arm and Drugabuser is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Morris.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jack Morris!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manfred E Toeson Esq (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vasili Gregorovitsj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toeson Esq's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I Am the Walrus. Gregorovitsj has chosen Pink Panther Theme as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Vasili Gregorovitsj is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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185 lbs
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185 lbs
17 - 9 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Manfred E Toeson Esq!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vasili Gregorovitsj!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gregorovitsj moves in looking to clinch but Toeson Esq pushes him off.
Gregorovitsj wants to clinch.
Gregorovitsj is looking to slow Toeson Esq down with leg kicks.
A left and a right from Gregorovitsj both land. Nice combination.
Gregorovitsj has managed to clinch.
Toeson Esq tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gregorovitsj blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Toeson Esq throws a punch but it's blocked by Gregorovitsj.
Toeson Esq tries to work over Gregorovitsj's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toeson Esq is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gregorovitsj is defending well for now.
Toeson Esq prevents Gregorovitsj from breaking the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toeson Esq missing with knees to the body.
Gregorovitsj has Toeson Esq pressed against the cage.
Toeson Esq unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gregorovitsj lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Toeson Esq looking to throw knees to the head but Gregorovitsj is blocking nicely.
Toeson Esq tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gregorovitsj's elbow.
Gregorovitsj tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Toeson Esq avoids it.
Toeson Esq lands a hook that snaps the head of Gregorovitsj backwards.
It looks like Vasili Gregorovitsj has been cut.
Toeson Esq misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gregorovitsj tries to clinch but Toeson Esq is having none of it.
Gregorovitsj tries to clinch but Toeson Esq moves away
and Toeson Esq counters with a nice body kick.
Gregorovitsj throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Toeson Esq misses with a shot to the body
and Gregorovitsj moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toeson Esq wants the takedown. Gregorovitsj is fighting it off but Toeson Esq persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Gregorovitsj's guard against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gregorovitsj is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Gregorovitsj throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Toeson Esq is looking to improve his position.
Gregorovitsj missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Toeson Esq tries to kick Gregorovitsj off but Gregorovitsj keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gregorovitsj not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Gregorovitsj missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj looks to land a strike but Toeson Esq avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Gregorovitsj trying to control the position from guard on top but Toeson Esq is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gregorovitsj postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gregorovitsj looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Toeson Esq working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Toeson Esq looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Gregorovitsj throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick misses from Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Toeson Esq circles away quickly and effectively.
Gregorovitsj looks to clinch
and Toeson Esq counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gregorovitsj doesn't manage to clinch there - Toeson Esq circles away.
Gregorovitsj closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vasili Gregorovitsj will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vasili Gregorovitsj's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gregorovitsj throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A bone on bone clash there as Gregorovitsj blocks the leg kick.
Gregorovitsj throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Toeson Esq throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Gregorovitsj cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gregorovitsj throws the kick towards the body but Toeson Esq avoids it.
Gregorovitsj throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Gregorovitsj has Toeson Esq up against the cage in a clinch.
Gregorovitsj looking to slow down the pace here.
Toeson Esq goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Toeson Esq tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gregorovitsj lands a hook that snaps the head of Toeson Esq backwards.
Gregorovitsj lands a body punch in the clinch.
Toeson Esq blocks an uppercut.
Toeson Esq breaks from the clinch.
A bone on bone clash there as Toeson Esq blocks the leg kick.
Gregorovitsj throws a good cross that connects.
Vasili Gregorovitsj is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gregorovitsj thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gregorovitsj swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gregorovitsj looks to clinch
and Toeson Esq counters with a takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toeson Esq throws a strike aimed at the side of Gregorovitsj's head but Gregorovitsj avoids it well.
Gregorovitsj gets back to half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Toeson Esq lands a nice short elbow.
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!
Toeson Esq not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gregorovitsj makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gregorovitsj.
Gregorovitsj wants to get back to his feet but Toeson Esq is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Gregorovitsj lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Toeson Esq!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj avoids the attempt from Toeson Esq to control.
Gregorovitsj in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Toeson Esq blocking the ground and pound.
Gregorovitsj throws some wild stikes that Toeson Esq manages to avoid easily.
Gregorovitsj throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Gregorovitsj misses with a head shot.
Toeson Esq takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Gregorovitsj thowing shots but they're missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj with good strikes from the mount here!
Gregorovitsj looking to finish with strikes here!
Gregorovitsj scoring with strikes but Toeson Esq is staying in there.
Gregorovitsj looking to control but Toeson Esq is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Toeson Esq is trying to escape the mount.
Gregorovitsj misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasili Gregorovitsj showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Vasili Gregorovitsj's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Gregorovitsj swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gregorovitsj throws a head kick that Toeson Esq semi-blocks.
Gregorovitsj stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Toeson Esq.
Gregorovitsj throws a sloppy body shot
and Toeson Esq counters with a body kick that stops Gregorovitsj in his tracks momentarily.
Toeson Esq lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gregorovitsj will feel that in the morning.
Gregorovitsj on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Toeson Esq. Toeson Esq obviously looking to wear him down.
Gregorovitsj is looking to chop away at Toeson Esq's legs.
Crunch! Gregorovitsj slams his shin into Toeson Esq's torso.
Gregorovitsj scores with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gregorovitsj keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gregorovitsj misses with a left hand
and Toeson Esq counters with an inside leg kick.
Toeson Esq misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gregorovitsj throws a sloppy head kick
and Toeson Esq counters with a nice leg kick.
Toeson Esq throws a half hearted mid kick.
Crunch! Gregorovitsj slams his shin into Toeson Esq's torso.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Gregorovitsj does no damage.
Toeson Esq walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gregorovitsj throws a right hand that Toeson Esq ducks under and follows up with a left that Toeson Esq also avoids with ease.
Gregorovitsj falls off balance throwing a combination
and Toeson Esq counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gregorovitsj tries to clinch
and Toeson Esq makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Gregorovitsj tries to close the distance and clinch up but Toeson Esq swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Toeson Esq checks the leg kick nicely there.
Manfred E Toeson Esq has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gregorovitsj lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Toeson Esq blocks the body kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Toeson Esq is defended easily by Gregorovitsj.
Toeson Esq just misses with a punch to the body.
Toeson Esq looks for the body kick but Gregorovitsj saw that one coming.
Vasili Gregorovitsj seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gregorovitsj moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toeson Esq throws a body punch but Gregorovitsj moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gregorovitsj - that will leave a mark!
Toeson Esq looks to land a body kick but Gregorovitsj moved away.
Toeson Esq will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Toeson Esq tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Gregorovitsj manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gregorovitsj throws a head kick that misses.
Toeson Esq swats away the attempt to clinch by Gregorovitsj.
A low kick from Toeson Esq is predictable there
and Gregorovitsj counters with a nice kick to the body.
Vasili Gregorovitsj is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gregorovitsj misses with a jab, cross combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasili Gregorovitsj comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gregorovitsj 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasili Gregorovitsj!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Flava Flave (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Flave might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Momma said Tap you Out. 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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202 lbs
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216 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Flava Flave!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Kennedy!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy throws a sloppy head kick and Flave moves out of range easily.
Kennedy misses with a hook
and Flave counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the body from Kennedy misses
so Flave counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Flave postures up.
Flave has gone for a leg lock! Kennedy slips out almost immediately though and dives into Flave's guard.
Kennedy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kennedy 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.
Flave manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flave looking to secure an arm triangle but Kennedy defends it well.
Flave moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Kennedy has worked his arm free - good work by Kennedy!
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Kennedy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Flave looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kennedy gets back to half guard.
Kennedy moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kennedy 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.
Kennedy keeping full guard, as Flave tries to pass.
Flave is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kennedy is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kennedy has escaped and now he's on top!
Flave has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kennedy is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Flave.
Flave is looking to regain half guard here but Kennedy keeps moving and retains side control.
Flave is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Kennedy off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flave is not going to allow Kennedy to sit and survive in this position.
Kennedy is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
I really don't envy Kennedy right now.
Flave is looking for the choke from the back position but Kennedy is controlling his hands well.
Kennedy is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Flave off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Flave patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Flave looking to break Kennedy's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kennedy remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Flave will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Kennedy showing good submission defense here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flave has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kennedy has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Kennedy trying to control the hands but Flave breaks the grip.
Flave is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kennedy trying to control the hands but Flave won't let him.
Flave doesn't have the hooks in and Kennedy manages to turn into his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Flava Flave dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kennedy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kennedy tries to land a front kick but Flave steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Flave takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kennedy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Flave paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Flave avoids the head kick by Kennedy.
Flave moves into the clinch successfully.
Flave tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kennedy smiles and moves away.
Flave connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Flave fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kennedy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kennedy swings widly with a right hand
and Flave counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
George Kennedy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Kennedy.
Flave connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
An inside leg kick lands from Kennedy.
A shot to the body from Kennedy misses
and Flave counters with a nice body shot.
Flave defending well as Kennedy loads up on a big left hand.
Flave misses with a straight right.
Kennedy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Flave is out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kennedy. That's going to slow Flave down.
Kennedy throws a lazy body kick
and Flave counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Flave goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kennedy misses with a knee to the head.
Kennedy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Flave.
Come on Kennedy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flave misses with a punch on the inside.
Kennedy working aggressively here.
Kennedy content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Flave lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Flave lands an uppercut.
Flave drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kennedy gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flava Flave. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flave fails to pull guard.
Flave makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Flave fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kennedy landing some nice looking knees to the body.
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!
Kennedy is pressed up against the cage. Flave has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kennedy down to the mat. Kennedy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kennedy connects with a solid leg kick.
Flave fails with the takedown.
Kennedy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kennedy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Flave avoids the body shot from Kennedy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy throws a chopping leg kick but Flave manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kennedy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kennedy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Flave takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Flave checks the leg kick nicely there.
Flave stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kennedy.
Flave checks a leg kick nicely.
Kennedy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kennedy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kennedy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Flave is out of range.
George Kennedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick there by Kennedy.
Kennedy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Flave is able to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Flave.
Flave is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kennedy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kennedy.
Flave keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kennedy tries to land a front kick but Flave steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kennedy connects with an inside leg kick.
Kennedy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kennedy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Nice defenses there by Kennedy.
Kennedy is looking to slow Flave down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kennedy feints and then cracks Flave's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Flave down.
George Kennedy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Flave checks a leg kick nicely.
Flave checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
George Kennedy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Kennedy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Flave is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Flave lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Flave is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kennedy closes the distance and pushes Flave back into the cage.
Kennedy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Knees in the clinch landing for Kennedy.
Kennedy lands a nice knee to the body.
Kennedy crunches a lovely knee into Flave's ribcage.
Kennedy just leaning against Flave, taking a breather.
Flave fails to pull guard.
Flave fails to pull guard.
Flave fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Flava Flave. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Flave tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kennedy just stands there and leans against the cage.
Flave fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Flave takes an elbow to the temple.
Kennedy is stalling here.
Kennedy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Flave jabs Kennedy right on the nose. Kennedy blinks but takes it well.
Kennedy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Flave's calf.
Kennedy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Flave counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennedy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Flave.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kennedy.
Kennedy misses with a body punch
and Flave counters with a nice uppercut.
Kennedy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Flave blocks a low kick nicely.
Kennedy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Flave blocks the body kick.
Kennedy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Flave checks a leg kick.
Kennedy tries to work over Flave's front leg with a kick but Flave checks it.
Kennedy misses with a hook
so Flave counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Flave stands and throws Kennedy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flave goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kennedy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Flave's guard! Nice work there by Kennedy!
Flave throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kennedy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Flave is keeping the position for now.
Kennedy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kennedy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Kennedy trying to control the action but Flave is working from the bottom.
Flave sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flave is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kennedy pulls his head out easily.
Kennedy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Flave sees it coming and defends easily.
Flave looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Flave is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kennedy pulls his head out easily.
Flava Flave overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Flave wants to improve his position but Kennedy is controlling well.
Flave wants to get back to full guard but Kennedy has mounted him!
Flave can't escape the position.
Flave is bucking up trying to escape but Kennedy cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy wants to take Flave's back here but Flave is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Kennedy moves to take his opponent's back.
Kennedy is hanging on to Flave's back as he tries to escape.
Flave just trying to survive but Kennedy is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Flave showing good submission defense here.
Flave tries to escape the position.
Will Kennedy go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Flave wants to control his opponent's hands but Kennedy gets his hands free.
Kennedy lands strikes to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
George Kennedy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kennedy 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... George Kennedy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kojo Sarpong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donald Fraser (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sarpong kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is HellRazor. Fraser has chosen Sirius as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
285 lbs
12 - 10 - 0 |
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287 lbs
13 - 13 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kojo Sarpong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donald Fraser!
The judges for this bout are , and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarpong misses with an uppercut
and Fraser connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sarpong thows a body shot but no joy.
Fraser tries to clinch there but Sarpong circles away.
Sarpong moves out of range as Fraser strikes.
Fraser lands a big right hand that sends Sarpong crashing to the mat! Fraser stays standing though and waves Sarpong back to his feet!
Sarpong is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Sarpong misses.
Oh Sarpong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sarpong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fraser. That did some damage!
Sarpong seems to have got his legs back now.
Fraser just misses with a punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Fraser looks to score with a jab to the body but Sarpong is just out of range.
Donald Fraser seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fraser misses with a two punch combination.
Sarpong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fraser throws a right hand that Sarpong ducks under and follows up with a left that Sarpong also avoids with ease.
Fraser avoids the head kick by Sarpong.
Sarpong is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fraser.
Fraser scores with a decent looking hook.
Sarpong defending well as Fraser loads up on a big left hand.
Sarpong moves out of range as Fraser strikes.
An inside leg kick from Fraser misses.
Nice body kick there by Sarpong.
Fraser scores with a decent looking hook.
Sarpong loads up on a big right hand but Fraser slips the punch.
Nice uppercut there from Sarpong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Fraser 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fraser tries to clinch but Sarpong moves away
and Sarpong cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sarpong throws the left hand but Fraser avoids the punch easily.
Fraser throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fraser slips a straight right by Sarpong.
Sarpong moves out of range of the leg kick from Fraser.
Fraser slips under a jab from Sarpong.
Fraser displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sarpong throws out the jab.
Fraser throws a lazy uppercut
and Sarpong counters with a stiff right hand.
Sarpong looks to land a left hand but Fraser moved out of range nicely.
Sarpong connects with a right hand. Fraser shakes it off.
Fraser takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sarpong fakes the leg kick and cracks Fraser in the body.
Sarpong throws a hook to the side of Fraser's head but Fraser sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fraser misses with a left hand
and Sarpong counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fraser slips a jab from Sarpong.
Sarpong walks into a stiff left hand from Fraser.
Fraser misses with a jab to the body
letting Sarpong counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fraser misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sarpong.
Fraser takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fraser looks gassed!
Sarpong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fraser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fraser ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sarpong moves away.
Fraser misses with a left hand
letting Sarpong counter with a right hand.
Fraser takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jab, jab by Sarpong - just one landing.
Sarpong throws out a powerful jab.
Fraser takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fraser walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Fraser misses with a body punch
letting Sarpong counter with a right hand.
Sarpong throws a head kick that Fraser semi-blocks.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Sarpong! Fraser is out on his feet! Sarpong rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Fraser is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Fraser is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kojo Sarpong!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orlando Noriega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ze Minotauro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Noriega comes into the arena with GO TO SLEEP blaring out of the sound system. Minotauro has chosen Acid Thunder - Fast Eddie as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Orlando Noriega!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ze Minotauro!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minotauro misses with a leg kick
and Noriega counters with an inside leg kick.
Minotauro throws a poor cross that misses
and Noriega counters with a thumping low kick.
Minotauro looks gassed!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Noriega shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Noriega swings away with a body shot that misses
and Minotauro counters with a solid body kick.
Noriega tries to land a front kick but Minotauro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Minotauro connects with a solid leg kick.
Noriega fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Noriega misses with a body shot.
Noriega jabs Minotauro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minotauro moves out of range as Noriega strikes.
Ze Minotauro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Minotauro has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Noriega finds it's way round the side to connect with Minotauro's head.
Minotauro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Noriega moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minotauro tries to clinch but Noriega moves away
and Noriega counters with a nice right hand that sends Minotauro toppling to the canvas! Minotauro scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Noriega finish him?!
It looks like Ze Minotauro has been cut.
Minotauro leaves his chin hanging out and Noriega seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Minotauro crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Orlando Noriega!
Orlando Noriega retains his heavyweight title!
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