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EFC XV: Kratorius vs Rosalando PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Lazurazus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Time (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kirk Lazurazus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Justin Time!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Tiny Johnson and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lazurazus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Time throws a right hand that Lazurazus ducks under and follows up with a left that Lazurazus also avoids with ease.
Time fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lazurazus looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Time closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Time lands in his opponent's guard.
Lazurazus is breathing heavily.
Time postures up and lands a big shot to Lazurazus's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lazurazus being controlled here, momentarily.
Time is in close to Lazurazus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Time scoring with punches to the head and body.
Time looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Time stands up from Lazurazus's guard - Time perhaps looking for a knockout.
Justin Time seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Time moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Lazurazus goes down! Can Time finish him!?
Time connects with a couple of short punches.
Time distracts Lazurazus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lazurazus on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lazurazus tries to get out of the position.
Time is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lazurazus is trying to hold Time in close to prevent damage but Time has managed to pass into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lazurazus has hold of Time's hands but Time slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lazurazus is rocked!
Time seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Time working over Lazurazus with some ground and pound. Lazurazus looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Oh Lazurazus is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Time perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Lazurazus seems to have got his legs back now.
Time gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Time lands with a right and another and another! Lazurazus is in big trouble! Time lands again and this time it's lights out for Lazurazus! A quality knockout there for Time.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Justin Time!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lars Christiansen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Angel Riori (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lars Christiansen has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lars Christiansen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Angel Riori!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christiansen slips a jab from Riori.
Riori drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Riori takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A chopping leg kick lands by Christiansen.
Riori misses the shot to the body.
Christiansen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Christiansen missing with a left hand there. Riori was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Riori misses with a body shot.
Christiansen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Riori misses with a body shot.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Christiansen enables Riori to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Christiansen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Christiansen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Christiansen working for a triangle but Riori defends it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riori passes Christiansen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christiansen moves into full guard.
Christiansen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Christiansen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Christiansen passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Riori!
Riori working to try and regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Christiansen content just to control the position here.
Riori is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christiansen tries to control but Riori wriggling away.
Riori keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Riori that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Christiansen wants to control the pace but Riori is squirming around nicely.
Riori regains half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christiansen wants to free his trapped foot but Riori is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Christiansen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Riori keeps working.
Riori tries to roll over but Christiansen keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riori moves into full guard.
Riori keeping moving, preventing Christiansen from controlling successfully.
Christiansen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Riori bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Christiansen's guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Christiansen looking to control.
Christiansen seems keen to control Riori's posture.
Christiansen lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Riori!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Riori is squirming around, avoiding Christiansen's attempts to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riori is working to get back to half guard.
Riori is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Christiansen controlling from the full mount.
Christiansen has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Riori's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Christiansen controlling the pace for now.
Riori is squirming around, avoiding Christiansen's attempts to control the action.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christiansen punishing his opponent with strikes.
Christiansen trying to control but Riori is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Christiansen dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Christiansen slips under a jab.
Christiansen lands with a hook. Riori tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Christiansen missing with a left hand there. Riori was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lars Christiansen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christiansen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Christiansen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christiansen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Christiansen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Riori defending well as Christiansen loads up on a big left hand.
A cross from Christiansen lands.
A swing and a miss from Riori.
Christiansen misses with a straight left.
Christiansen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Riori fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Christiansen sprawls well initially but Riori persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Christiansen tries to get to full guard but Riori has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christiansen wants to control the action here but instead Riori manages to pass to full mount!
Christiansen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Riori takes Christiansen's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Christiansen is in trouble.
Riori is persistently looking for the submission but Christiansen is defending it well.
Riori is trying to stick to Christiansen's back but Christiansen is turning into Riori. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Riori's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Christiansen.
Riori wants to sweep but no luck.
Riori working for a triangle but Christiansen defends it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christiansen passes Riori's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christiansen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Christiansen controlling from mount.
Riori is trying desperately to improve position.
Christiansen working the ground and pound effectively.
Christiansen landing strikes from the mount and Riori is in trouble!
It looks like Angel Riori has been cut.
Christiansen fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Riori regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christiansen is thwarting Riori's attempts to control the position.
Christiansen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Christiansen working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Riori regains half guard.
Christiansen is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Christiansen trying to control the action but Riori is working from the bottom.
Riori wants to improve his position but Christiansen is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riori avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Christiansen.
Riori looking for submissions off his back.
Christiansen is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Christiansen missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Riori is trying to get back to full guard.
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!
Riori is staying active underneath Christiansen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Christiansen not doing much here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Christiansen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Riori does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Riori slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Christiansen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Angel Riori's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Jab by Christiansen.
Christiansen throws a head kick but Riori moves out of range.
Christiansen throws out a loose jab but Riori uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christiansen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Riori misses with a looping left.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Riori swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Christiansen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Riori throws out the jab.
Christiansen throws a hook but Riori avoids it easily.
Nice shot lands for Christiansen.
Riori staying out of range there.
Christiansen misses with an uppercut.
Christiansen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Riori throws a lazy right hand but Christiansen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Christiansen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Riori.
Riori walks into a left hand.
Riori avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Christiansen lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riori misses with a wild body shot.
Christiansen misses with a straight right.
Riori is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Christiansen connects with a single shot there.
Christiansen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Riori.
Christiansen loads up on a big right hand but Riori slips the punch.
Riori moves out of range of the strikes.
Christiansen looks to score with a jab to the body but Riori is just out of range.
Christiansen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riori.
Riori misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Riori misses its intended target.
Riori shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Christiansen but Christiansen pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Good shot there by Riori.
Riori takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Christiansen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Christiansen connects with a body shot.
Christiansen is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Riori takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Riori on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Christiansen lands with an overhand left.
Angel Riori has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christiansen throws a big shot that misses.
Riori takes a swing at Christiansen's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Riori. Christiansen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christiansen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christiansen misses with a wild body shot.
Christiansen misses with a two punch combination.
Riori slips a jab from Christiansen.
Riori uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christiansen.
A telegraphed right hand from Riori misses the target.
No luck for Christiansen with that takedown attempt.
Christiansen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Riori lunges at Christiansen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Christiansen's hand.
Christiansen scores with a three punch combo!
Christiansen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Riori manages to avoid it.
Christiansen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Riori throws a body punch but Christiansen moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Christiansen.
Riori fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Christiansen on the side of the head.
Riori blocks a leg kick.
Christiansen just misses with a punch to the body.
Christiansen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Riori.
Some wild striking there from Christiansen.
Christiansen lunges at Riori with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Riori's hand.
Riori misses the shot to the body.
Christiansen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Sloppy strikes from Christiansen. Those never looked like landing.
Riori misses the shot to the body.
Christiansen lands a body shot.
Riori throws a hook but Christiansen avoids it easily.
Christiansen swinging wildly here.
Riori fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Christiansen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Riori's jab looks to have found its range, popping Christiansen under the eye.
Christiansen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Riori throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Christiansen on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Riori misses the shot to the body.
Good shot there by Christiansen.
Christiansen misses with a wild combination.
Lars Christiansen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Christiansen lands a nice looking body shot.
Riori manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Christiansen on his heels. He'll look to pass Christiansen's guard now, I'm sure.
Christiansen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Riori is working Christiansen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Christiansen looking for a sweep. Not yet Christiansen, not yet.
Christiansen can't keep his opponent in guard - Riori advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lars Christiansen.
Well Christiansen 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lars Christiansen!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jim Rogers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escobar has chosen Dr. Kitch as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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159 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pablo Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rogers tries to clinch but Escobar is having none of it.
Escobar dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rogers. That did some damage!
Rogers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Escobar circles away quickly and effectively.
Rogers misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Escobar just misses with a punch to the body.
Rogers really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Escobar throws a right hand that misses
and Rogers counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rogers moves into the clinch.
Rogers wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rogers lands a body shot.
Escobar lands an elbow that stopped Rogers in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Jim Rogers has been cut.
A right hook to the body lands for Escobar.
Rogers lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Escobar tries to stall but Rogers uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar misses with a knee to the head.
Escobar unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rogers tries to land knees in the clinch but Escobar avoids the damage to the body.
Escobar unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rogers lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Escobar is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rogers working Escobar over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rogers fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Escobar looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Escobar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rogers swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Escobar throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rogers counters with a big head kick but Escobar shrugs it off.
Rogers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Escobar circles away quickly and effectively.
A nice combination there by Escobar.
Rogers avoids the head kick by Escobar.
Escobar lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Escobar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rogers's hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Escobar misses with a head kick.
Rogers misses with a series of wild punches.
Rogers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rogers has managed to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Escobar has Rogers pressed against the cage.
Rogers is looking to break free of the clinch but Escobar has double underhooks.
Rogers holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Escobar lands a shoulder strike.
Escobar misses with a body punch.
Escobar stalling in the clinch but Rogers improves position.
Rogers is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Escobar lands a shot to the body.
Escobar lands a nice shot to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Escobar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rogers is defending well for now.
Escobar letting Rogers take a breather here.
Escobar is looking to control Rogers's arms but Rogers gets an underhook and turns him. Now Escobar has his back to the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar slowing the pace effectively.
Escobar lands a left hand.
Escobar prevents a body shot from Rogers.
Escobar missing with knees to the body.
Rogers lands an elbow just above Escobar 's eye.
Rogers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar trying to land knees to the body.
Rogers pushes off an throws an elbow but Escobar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Rogers.
Escobar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rogers avoids it.
Escobar lands a knee to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Rogers.
Rogers wants to get back to striking at distance but Escobar won't allow it.
Rogers avoids a wild elbow strike from Escobar.
Escobar tries to land knees in the clinch but Rogers avoids the damage to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rogers lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rogers avoids it.
Rogers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Escobar looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rogers missing with knees to the body.
Rogers lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Escobar with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rogers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Escobar scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rogers struggles to land a body shot inside as Escobar controls his hands.
Escobar tries a body shot but Rogers blocks it.
Rogers looking to stall.
Rogers lands a left hand that snaps the head of Escobar backwards.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Rogers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Escobar gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pablo Escobar will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jim Rogers's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Escobar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rogers's calf.
Rogers looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Escobar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rogers was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar.
Escobar throws a head kick that misses.
Escobar misses with a hook to the body
and Rogers counters with a three punch combo that has Escobar backing up. Escobar nods at Rogers to acknowledge the strikes.
Escobar throws a sloppy head kick and Rogers moves out of range easily.
Rogers takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Escobar takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The fight stays on the outside here - Escobar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jim Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rogers looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rogers tries a head kick but it misses.
Escobar misses with a wild combination.
The fighters circling - Escobar throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar tries to clinch up.
Escobar digs a good body shot into Rogers's ribs.
Rogers pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Escobar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rogers on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Escobar lands a leg kick that knocks Rogers off balance momentarily.
Escobar throws a head kick that misses.
Rogers throws a head kick that misses
and Rogers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slapping body kick lands there for Rogers.
Escobar misses with the combination.
Escobar is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rogers rather than just go for the knockout.
Escobar fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rogers blocks a head kick by Escobar.
Escobar tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Escobar lands with a slapping head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers thows a body shot but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A leg kick checked by Rogers.
Rogers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Escobar connects with a solid leg kick.
Rogers throws a series of punches but Escobar avoids them all with ease.
A punch combination from Escobar misses.
A punch combination from Rogers misses.
Rogers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Escobar swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rogers misses with a wild combination.
Rogers forces Escobar back against the cage and clinches.
Rogers lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Escobar.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rogers as Escobar tries to tie him up.
Rogers takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pablo Escobar seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Escobar's elbow.
Rogers softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Escobar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rogers prevents a body shot from Escobar.
Rogers stalling in the clinch but Escobar improves position.
Rogers controlling the action here for a moment.
Knees in the clinch landing for Escobar.
Escobar missing with knees to the body.
Rogers is trying to force a seperation but Escobar has the dominant position.
Escobar with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Escobar misses with a punch to the body.
Escobar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rogers tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Escobar paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pablo Escobar seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Escobar throws a looping overhand right but Rogers ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Escobar scores with a nice body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Rogers blocks the leg kick.
Rogers tests Escobar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Escobar lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rogers's sensitive parts.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Escobar throws a nice head kick!
Rogers works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rogers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Escobar throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rogers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Escobar pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pablo Escobar showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jim Rogers's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Rogers throws a right and a left that both miss.
Escobar misses the shot to the body.
Escobar misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Escobar throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A head kick misses from Rogers.
Rogers throws a left and a right that both miss
and Escobar counters with a right hand to the body.
Rogers throws a right hand that Escobar ducks under and follows up with a left that Escobar also avoids with ease.
Rogers fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobar manages to avoid it.
Escobar lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Rogers takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rogers gets a clinch.
Rogers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Escobar.
Rogers on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rogers looking to throw knees to the head but Escobar is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rogers misses with the head strike.
Rogers goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rogers wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Escobar has him pressed against the cage.
Escobar breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Escobar cracks Rogers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Escobar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Escobar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rogers misses with a jab, cross combination.
Escobar lands a front kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A combination from Rogers does no damage.
Escobar tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rogers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Escobar cracks the inside of Rogers's front leg.
Escobar throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Escobar thows a body kick. Rogers tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Escobar gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rogers misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jim Rogers has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers trying to control the position but instead, Escobar has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rogers into the cage.
Rogers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Escobar lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Escobar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Escobar throws a looping overhand right but Rogers ducks down to avoid it.
Escobar tests Rogers's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Escobar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Rogers throws a right hand that Escobar ducks under and follows up with a left that Escobar also avoids with ease.
Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rogers moves away.
A left and a right from Escobar both land. Nice combination.
Escobar lands a nice looking body shot.
Good work by Rogers as he checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar tries to work over Rogers's front leg with a kick but Rogers checks it.
Rogers tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rogers misses with a head kick.
Rogers doesn't manage to clinch there - Escobar circles away.
Jim Rogers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Escobar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rogers was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobar.
Rogers is looking to land body kicks.
Rogers misses with the body kick
and Escobar cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rogers takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Escobar keeps the fight on the outside.
Escobar scoring well with a low kick there.
Escobar swats away the attempt to clinch by Rogers.
Escobar forces Rogers back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar breaks from the clinch.
Rogers misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Escobar. Those never looked like landing.
Escobar lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rogers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Escobar fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Escobar tries to clinch but Rogers is having none of it.
Pablo Escobar is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Escobar thows a left - swing and a miss!
Escobar clinches.
Rogers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Escobar stalling against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Escobar using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Rogers has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rogers pushes Escobar back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pablo Escobar comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Escobar 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pablo Escobar!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Dummy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Otto Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Otto Santos has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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298 lbs
18 - 12 - 0 |
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300 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubba Dummy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Otto Santos!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dummy shoots in but no luck this time.
Dummy with a lazy takedown attempt
and Santos counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Santos.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Dummy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Santos throwing strikes from guard but Dummy blocks nicely.
Santos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dummy trying to control the position.
Santos missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Santos wants to control from the top but Dummy keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Santos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos distracts Dummy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Santos landing some decent shots from guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Santos accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dummy keeping moving, preventing Santos from controlling successfully.
Santos throws a strike but Dummy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Santos is looking to stand up but Dummy isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dummy has gone for a leg lock! Santos slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dummy's guard.
Santos trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Santos throwing strikes but missing.
Dummy has momentary wrist control but Santos slips an elbow through the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santos postures up and lands a big shot to Dummy's brow.
Santos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dummy's head.
Santos looking to sit in guard and control but Dummy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dummy prevents Santos from getting back to his feet.
Santos is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Dummy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Santos is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Santos has escaped and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santos distracts Dummy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Santos must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Santos throws a strike but Dummy rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dummy wants to control from the top but Santos keeps moving.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Otto Santos dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dummy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Santos defends it nicely.
Dummy misses with a takedown attempt - Santos sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dummy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Santos avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Dummy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dummy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Santos's waist but Santos gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dummy off to one side.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Santos enables Dummy to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Santos manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dummy pushes down on Santos's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dummy maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Santos could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Dummy has cracked it and Santos is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Dummy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bubba Dummy!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Snow Crash (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brain Damage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Damage has chosen Notorious B.I.G - Kick In The Door as his entrance music. Brain Damage told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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299 lbs
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308 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Snow Crash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brain Damage!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crash looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crash knocks Damage to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
It looks like Brain Damage has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crash working the ground and pound from side control.
Crash misses with the ground and pound.
Damage seems a little lost for a moment, as Crash dominates the positioning.
Crash has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Crash working the head with strikes.
Crash fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Crash controls the position.
Damage is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Damage looks gassed!
Crash taking a breather here.
Crash seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Damage for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crash scoring with punches from side control.
Crash throws a strike aimed at the side of Damage's head but Damage avoids it well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Damage can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crash happy to just control the position for now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Snow Crash.
Crash shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Crash is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Crash throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Crash trying to mount his opponent but Damage defends it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Crash connects with a nice short shot to Damage's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crash slows the pace down in half guard.
Crash scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crash works his way into full mount!
Crash lands a nice shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Snow Crash dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brain Damage's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Crash throws a hook but Damage blocks it.
Damage falls off balance throwing a combination
and Crash shoots in, scooping Damage off his feet. Crash is holding his opponent over his shoulder. He slams Damage to the mat and Damage is in big trouble! Crash is landing strikes to his unconscious foe and the ref dives in to end the fight! Crash is celebrating with his corner and rightfully so.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Snow Crash!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Omar Little (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fedor A million ankle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). A million ankle is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by punchout. Omar Little could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fedor A million ankle's chin.
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26
272 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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287 lbs
14 - 9 - 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
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Omar Little!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor A million ankle!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Little rushes A million ankle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, A million ankle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Little takes a knee to the side of the body.
Little wants the takedown. A million ankle is fighting it off but Little persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in A million ankle's guard against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Little trying to control but A million ankle is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Little trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Little prevents A million ankle from getting back to his feet.
Little makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A million ankle keeping moving, preventing Little from controlling successfully.
A million ankle looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
A million ankle darts in and clinches Little up against the cage.
A million ankle misses with a knee to the head.
Little drops down looking for an ankle pick but A million ankle pulls his leg out and moves away.
A million ankle misses with a hook.
Omar Little seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Little clinches.
Little takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Omar Little has been cut.
A million ankle lands a body shot in the clinch.
A million ankle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice elbow from A million ankle.
Little is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A million ankle landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from A million ankle.
A million ankle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by A million ankle.
A million ankle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Littles head.
A million ankle lands an elbow inside that Little shrugs off.
A million ankle comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. A million ankle obliges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from A million ankle.
A million ankle lands a nice elbow.
A million ankle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Little takes an elbow to the temple.
Omar Little's cut is getting worse.
A million ankle lands a right hand that snaps the head of Little backwards.
A million ankle pushes Little back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A million ankle lands an elbow inside that Little shrugs off.
A million ankle lands a nice elbow.
A million ankle unloads a knee to the mid-section. Little lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A million ankle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. A million ankle obliges.
A million ankle lands a right hand.
A million ankle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Little takes a shot to the head.
A million ankle creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Little's defenses.
Omar Little's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, A million ankle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A million ankle missing with knees to the body.
A million ankle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Little is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Little tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. A million ankle just stands there and leans against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. A million ankle obliges.
A million ankle looking to throw knees to the head but Little is blocking nicely.
A million ankle creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Little's defenses.
A million ankle misses with a knee strike.
A million ankle lands a nice uppercut.
A million ankle lands a left hand.
With the fighters up against the cage, A million ankle throws an elbow but misses.
A short right from A million ankle on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A million ankle lands an elbow that stopped Little in his tracks for a moment.
Little gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, A million ankle regains guard.
A million ankle 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.
Little trying to control but A million ankle is working from the bottom.
Little throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as A million ankle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A million ankle really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Little. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A million ankle 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor A million ankle dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Omar Little's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Little misses with a jab to the body
and A million ankle counters with a straight right hand.
Little shoots and misses
and A million ankle counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Little misses with a body punch
and A million ankle makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Little really felt that one!
A million ankle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A million ankle forces Little back against the cage and clinches.
Little takes an elbow to the temple.
A million ankle lands an elbow inside that Little shrugs off.
A million ankle pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A million ankle looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A million ankle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Little takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A knee to the head by A million ankle.
A million ankle lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A million ankle scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A million ankle drops Little with a big right hand! A million ankle charges in looking to finish - Little manages to keep A million ankle in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat.
Oh Little is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A million ankle gets to his feet and stands over Little, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Little felt that one! A million ankle unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Little from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor A million ankle!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roger Kint (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richard Cullen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Richard Cullen will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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22
195 lbs
5 - 5 - 0 |
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24
201 lbs
11 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Kint!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Cullen!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kint fails with the takedown
and Cullen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kint tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cullen was well out of range. Poor timing from Kint.
Cullen throws out a powerful jab.
Kint throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice sprawl there from Cullen as Kint shoots in.
Kint looks to throw the jab but Cullen is out of range.
Cullen looks to land a left hand but Kint moved out of range nicely.
Cullen throws a left and a right that both miss
and Cullen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cullen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kint fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Kint. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cullen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kint shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cullen defends it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Kint.
Kint fails with the takedown.
Kint slips under a jab from Cullen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kint connects with a jab.
Cullen misses with a hook.
Kint missing with a left hand there. Cullen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cullen throws a right hand that misses
and Kint counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cullen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cullen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Cullen misses with a two punch combination.
Kint scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Kint shoots in for a takedown but Cullen shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kint throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cullen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kint tries to keep at a distance but Cullen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cullen is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Cullen working aggressively here.
Kint blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cullen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cullen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cullen throws a punch but it's blocked by Kint.
Cullen throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kints head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cullen.
Cullen tries a body shot but Kint blocks it.
Kint tries to pull guard but Cullen won't allow it.
Cullen lands an elbow that stopped Kint in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Roger Kint has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kint softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kint tries to stall but Cullen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cullen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kint avoids it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kint.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cullen lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A short right from Cullen.
Cullen misses with a punch to the body.
Cullen lands a hook that snaps the head of Kint backwards.
Cullen tries a body shot but Kint blocks it.
Cullen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cullen works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kint decides to pull guard.
Kint has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Cullen 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 Kint.
Cullen decides to take the fight back to the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Richard Cullen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Roger Kint's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kint misses with a looping right.
Kint moves away from the strike by Cullen.
Kint throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cullen counters with a left and a right that stings Kint.
Kint throws a hook but Cullen avoids it easily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cullen looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cullen moves out of range of the strikes.
Kint rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cullen counters with a stiff right hand.
Cullen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kint.
Kint is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kint slips under a jab.
Kint ducks under a wild hook from Cullen.
Kint closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kint prevents Cullen from improving his position.
Cullen actively working from the bottom here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kint is trying to work for a kimura but Cullen is defending well.
Cullen is staying active underneath Kint, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kint is trying to work for a kimura but Cullen is defending well.
Cullen wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kint frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kint trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kint working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kint wants to control the pace but Cullen is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kint goes for an armbar but Cullen turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Cullen.
Kint looking for a sweep. Not yet Kint, not yet.
Cullen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kint keeping full guard, as Cullen tries to pass.
Cullen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cullen postures up.
Cullen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cullen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kint wants to sweep here but Cullen controlling him for the moment.
Kint is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kint seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cullen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cullen tries to get to full guard but Kint has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Kint dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Roger Kint's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kint moves out of range of the strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kint.
Kint shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cullen sprawls well. Cullen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kint gets slowly back to his feet.
Cullen misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kint misses with a takedown attempt - Cullen sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roger Kint. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cullen misses with a series of wild punches.
Kint displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cullen throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Cullen misses its intended target.
Kint doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cullen ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cullen leaves Kint with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cullen slips under a jab from Kint.
Cullen misses with an uppercut
and Kint cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cullen catches Kint with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kint fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cullen manages to avoid it.
Kint scores with a jab. Cullen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cullen closes the distance and pushes Kint back into the cage.
Cullen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cullen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cullen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kint jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Cullen walks away with a smile on his face. Kint gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Cullen throws the left hand but Kint avoids the punch easily.
Kint lands the left hand.
Kint decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cullen is defending against the submission attempts here by Kint.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cullen wants to get back to full guard.
Cullen is staying active underneath Kint, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cullen is looking for a sweep. Kint is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cullen wants to get back to full guard but Kint has passed into side control.
Kint happy to just control the position for now.
Kint trying to control the position but Cullen is working away.
Cullen is looking for a sweep.
Cullen stops Kint from passing to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Roger Kint.
I think Kint has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Kint!
Roger Kint thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raul Bonaza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nuppu Lupaus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bonaza comes to the cage accompanied by Mnemic-Deathbox. Bonaza has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raul Bonaza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nuppu Lupaus!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lupaus throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bonaza was covering up waiting for the punch and Lupaus finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Lupaus landing some decent shots from guard.
Lupaus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lupaus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lupaus throws a big elbow that misses.
Lupaus trying to control but Bonaza is working from the bottom.
Lupaus working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lupaus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonaza wants to sweep but no luck.
Bonaza is breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lupaus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lupaus missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bonaza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupaus with a flurry of punches that miss.
Lupaus trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonaza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lupaus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lupaus passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lupaus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lupaus lands some shots froms side control.
Lupaus is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bonaza is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Lupaus looking to control but instead Bonaza has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupaus is working for a submission of some sort.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lupaus throwing shots but Bonaza is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonaza is trying to stand back up but Lupaus is controlling him
Lupaus slows the pace down in half guard.
Bonaza wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lupaus throwing shots but Bonaza is blocking nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lupaus trying to control from half guard but Bonaza is working away.
Lupaus slows the pace down in half guard.
Bonaza trying to control but Lupaus postures up.
Bonaza is trying to stand up here but Lupaus is controlling him well.
Bonaza keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bonaza moves out of range as Lupaus strikes.
Lupaus lands a two punch combo.
Bonaza avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lupaus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bonaza.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Lupaus, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lupaus throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Bonaza was covering up waiting for the punch and Lupaus finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bonaza keeping moving, preventing Lupaus from controlling successfully.
Bonaza preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lupaus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lupaus postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lupaus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lupaus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nuppu Lupaus dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bonaza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lupaus 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.
Lupaus throws a big right hand that misses.
Lupaus controlling from the top position.
Lupaus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lupaus trying to control the position from guard on top but Bonaza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lupaus has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lupaus's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lupaus passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lupaus tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Bonaza is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lupaus tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lupaus has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Bonaza managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Lupaus.
Lupaus wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bonaza keeps working.
A lull in the action here.
Lupaus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lupaus lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lupaus working the ground and pound but Bonaza is defending the strikes.
Bonaza takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lupaus tries to advance to mount but can't.
Lupaus throws an elbow but Bonaza slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bonaza avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Lupaus.
Lupaus in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Bonaza is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nuppu Lupaus!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Nuppu Lupaus waved his t-shirt featuring Steel Penn's Skin Shop *laundry 93%'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wolfgang Kratorius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glen Rosalando (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kratorius's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Coal Chamber - Big Truck. Wolfgang Kratorius has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wolfgang Kratorius!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Glen Rosalando!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kratorius comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Rosalando looking to score a takedown here. Kratorius is defending well but Rosalando drives through and ends up in Kratorius's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Rosalando content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rosalando is looking to work some ground and pound but Kratorius has wrist control.
Rosalando throwing strikes from guard but Kratorius blocks nicely.
Rosalando throws a big right hand that misses.
Rosalando scoring with some ground and pound.
Kratorius will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rosalando with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kratorius working a defensive guard here.
Rosalando stands up over Kratorius, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rosalando must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kratorius working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rosalando.
Rosalando throws an elbow that misses. Kratorius uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rosalando's guard. Nice move by Kratorius!
Kratorius trying to control but Rosalando is working from the bottom.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Wolfgang Kratorius.
Kratorius fails to land with a series of punches.
Kratorius misses with a two punch combination.
Kratorius takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kratorius digs a good body shot into Rosalando's ribs.
Rosalando has closed the distance and engaged Kratorius in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rosalando is trying to drag Kratorius to the mat but Kratorius just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Rosalando tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kratorius working hard to break the clinch.
Rosalando will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kratorius up against the cage.
Kratorius has a couple of punches blocked by Rosalando.
Kratorius gets underhooks to prevent Rosalando's takedown attempt.
Rosalando wants a takedown.
Wolfgang Kratorius has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Glen Rosalando.
Rosalando is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kratorius gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rosalando lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kratorius backwards.
Kratorius prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kratorius working hard to break the clinch.
Kratorius has had enough of the clinch but Rosalando keeps him there for the moment.
Stalling in the clinch from Rosalando.
Kratorius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rosalando prevents Kratorius from breaking the clinch.
Kratorius breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rosalando throws an overhand right that lands on Kratorius's shoulder, as Kratorius tries to avoid the shot.
Rosalando displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Wolfgang Kratorius has been cut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rosalando.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rosalando misses with an uppercut.
Kratorius listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rosalando throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rosalando on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kratorius ducks under a wild hook from Rosalando.
Rosalando misses with a wild body shot.
Rosalando takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Oooooh!!! Kratorius has knocked Rosalando down with a huge combo! Kratorius steps away and waves a wobbly Rosalando back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Rosalando is rocked!
It looks like Glen Rosalando has been cut.
Kratorius drops Rosalando with a straight right hand, right on the button! Kratorius follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wolfgang Kratorius!
Wolfgang Kratorius is the new super heavyweight champion!
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