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CWFC 53 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paulo Koshcheck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Gardner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Koshcheck's entrance music is To Be Loved-Papa Roach. A fine choice. 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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177 lbs
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177 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paulo Koshcheck!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luke Gardner!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koshcheck tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koshcheck throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Koshcheck tries to work over Gardner's front leg with a kick but Gardner checks it.
Koshcheck falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gardner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Paulo Koshcheck has been cut.
Koshcheck moves out of range of the body kick from Gardner.
Koshcheck throws a sloppy head kick and Gardner moves out of range easily.
Koshcheck on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Gardner throws a series of punches but Koshcheck moves out of range.
Koshcheck really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gardner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Koshcheck throws a head kick but Gardner moves out of range.
Gardner scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gardner misses with a two punch combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardner looks to land a combination but Koshcheck avoids it well.
Gardner misses with a low kick as Koshcheck jumps back.
Koshcheck looks for the body kick but Gardner saw that one coming.
Gardner connects with a solid leg kick.
Koshcheck pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gardner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Koshcheck avoids a kick to the body.
Gardner throws a head kick but Koshcheck moves out of range.
Gardner thumps Koshcheck with a low kick.
Gardner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donk. Gardner catches Koshcheck right on the button with a cross.
Koshcheck lands a leg kick that knocks Gardner off balance momentarily.
Gardner fails to land with a series of punches.
Koshcheck is looking to land body kicks.
Koshcheck checks a leg kick.
Gardner looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koshcheck misses with a jab, cross combination.
Koshcheck attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gardner tries a head kick but it misses.
Gardner misses with a few strikes there.
Gardner swinging wildly here.
Luke Gardner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gardner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gardner drops Koshcheck with a beautiful combination! Koshcheck stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gardner is looking for the KO!
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!
Koshcheck gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gardner letting Koshcheck take a breather here.
Gardner working hard to break the clinch.
Gardner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gardner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A punch combination from Koshcheck misses.
Gardner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Koshcheck shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gardner as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Koshcheck circles away quickly and effectively.
Koshcheck misses with a few strikes there.
Gardner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gardner misses the jab.
Koshcheck throws a head kick that misses.
Koshcheck swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gardner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head kick misses from Gardner.
Gardner feints and then cracks Koshcheck's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Koshcheck down.
A lazy body kick from Gardner
and Koshcheck counters with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Gardner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paulo Koshcheck's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gardner 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.
Koshcheck looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Koshcheck moves out of range of the leg kick from Gardner.
Gardner throws a right hand that Koshcheck ducks under and follows up with a left that Koshcheck also avoids with ease.
Gardner throws a sloppy head kick and Koshcheck moves out of range easily.
Koshcheck finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Luke Gardner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koshcheck scores with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Koshcheck.
Crunch! Gardner slams his shin into Koshcheck's torso.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gardner. That's going to slow Koshcheck down.
Gardner throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Gardner - that will leave a mark!
Koshcheck misses with a jab, cross combination.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Koshcheck checks a leg kick.
Koshcheck keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gardner lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Koshcheck blocks a head kick by Gardner.
Gardner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gardner scores with a kick to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Koshcheck moves out of range as Gardner throws a body kick.
Gardner throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gardner keeps the fight on the outside.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gardner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Koshcheck avoids the head kick by Gardner.
Koshcheck moves into range and clinches up with Gardner.
Koshcheck is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Koshcheck trying to land knees to the body.
Koshcheck missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Koshcheck with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Koshcheck trying to land knees to the body.
Gardner is trying to break the clinch but Koshcheck is controlling him.
Gardner is trying to force a seperation but Koshcheck has the dominant position.
Gardner takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koshcheck tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gardner avoids it.
Gardner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A good leg kick by Gardner.
Koshcheck throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gardner goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Paulo Koshcheck's cut is getting worse.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Gardner in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gardner. That's going to slow Koshcheck down.
A head kick misses from Koshcheck.
Koshcheck 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.
Gardner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gardner pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Koshcheck throws a head kick but Gardner moves out of range.
Gardner throws a nice looking combination but Koshcheck bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gardner throws a head kick but Koshcheck moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Gardner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Paulo Koshcheck is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gardner throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gardner connects with a leg kick. Koshcheck looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gardner misses with a wild combination.
Koshcheck tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gardner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Koshcheck is looking to chop away at Gardner's legs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gardner connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Koshcheck throws a chopping leg kick but Gardner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Gardner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paulo Koshcheck's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Koshcheck misses with a two punch combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gardner.
Koshcheck misses with the combination.
Koshcheck throws a nice looking combination but Gardner bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Koshcheck pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gardner is out of range and Koshcheck settles back down.
Koshcheck blocks a head kick by Gardner.
Gardner misses with a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Gardner.
Gardner misses with a double jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gardner.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gardner throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Luke Gardner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gardner fails to land with a series of punches.
Gardner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gardner scores with a leg kick.
Gardner fails to land with a series of punches.
Koshcheck lands a two punch combo.
Gardner throws the left hand but Koshcheck avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Gardner. Those never looked like landing.
Koshcheck moves into the clinch.
Gardner tries to break the clinch but Koshcheck is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gardner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Gardner tries to circle away but Koshcheck has him pinned against the cage.
Koshcheck has Gardner pressed against the cage, preventing Gardner from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Gardner is looking to break free of the clinch but Koshcheck has double underhooks.
Gardner tries to break the clinch but Koshcheck is controlling the position.
Koshcheck is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Koshcheck.
Knees to the body from Koshcheck.
Gardner is trying to break the clinch but Koshcheck has him pressed against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Koshcheck.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Gardner is trying to force a seperation but Koshcheck has the dominant position.
Gardner has had enough of the clinch but Koshcheck keeps him there for the moment.
Gardner has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gardner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Koshcheck looking to throw knees to the head but Gardner is blocking nicely.
Koshcheck tries to stall but Gardner uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gardner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koshcheck on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gardner. Gardner obviously looking to wear him down.
Koshcheck keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gardner throws a low kick but Koshcheck avoids it.
Koshcheck misses with a few strikes there.
Koshcheck throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Paulo Koshcheck has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Koshcheck has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Gardner.
Koshcheck looks to land a combination. Gardner sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gardner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Koshcheck.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gardner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gardner, right into the meat.
Gardner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gardner scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice body kick from Gardner.
Gardner buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gardner lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Gardner throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gardner lands a leg kick that knocks Koshcheck off balance momentarily.
Gardner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Gardner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gardner winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Gardner!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Braulio Estima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simpson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Fire by The Roots kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Braulio Estima has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
5 - 3 - 0 |
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190 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Counter striker
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BJJ Brown Belt
Decent boxing
Knockout power |
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Braulio Estima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steve Simpson!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Estima throws a lazy uppercut
and Simpson counters with a shoot takedown. Estima fights it but they end up in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Estima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Simpson defends well.
Simpson pushes down on Estima's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Estima avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Simpson.
Simpson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Estima does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Estima is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Simpson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Simpson's back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Estima's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Estima is persistently looking for the submission but Simpson is defending it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson can't escape the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson trying to control but not successfully.
Estima looking to break Simpson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Simpson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Estima will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Estima controls the position.
Simpson is trying to break free.
Estima is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Simpson with him. Simpson is trying to defend but Estima has an arm under the chin now! Simpson grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Braulio Estima!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between eat Me (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaemus O Toole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). eat Me had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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145 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, eat Me!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shaemus O Toole!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Toole changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Me tries to avoid it but O Toole manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Me to the ground. Me escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Me shoots in but no luck this time.
O Toole looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Me is fending him off so far but O Toole persists. Nope, Me circles away and we're back to standing.
eat Me seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Toole looks for a takedown but Me sprawls well.
eat Me has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaemus O Toole.
O Toole fails in his attempt to clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from O Toole.
O Toole leaves Me with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Some wild striking there from Me.
A momentary lapse in concentration from O Toole enables Me to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. O Toole manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Me passes O Toole's left leg - he's now in half guard.
O Toole wants to get back to full guard.
O Toole is staying active underneath Me, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Me content to control rather than advance.
Me stops O Toole from getting back to his feet.
eat Me has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Me shoots in and drives through. O Toole sprawls well.
Me shoots in for a takedown but O Toole shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Me fails to land the takedown.
O Toole pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Me fails to land the takedown.
O Toole tries to clinch up but Me circles away and keeps his distance.
Me shoots in and drives through. O Toole sprawls well.
Me closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. O Toole did well to prevent Me getting side control.
Me is breathing heavily.
O Toole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Me misses with a head shot. O Toole uses the momentum to regain guard.
Me wanted to stand there but O Toole had control of the position.
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!
Me stopping the sweep attempt from O Toole.
Me trying to control but O Toole is working from the bottom.
O Toole looking for a sweep. Not yet O Toole, not yet.
O Toole looking for a guillotine here but Me defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Me trying to control but O Toole is working from the bottom.
Me drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Me jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
O Toole keeping moving, preventing Me from controlling successfully.
Me thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Me trying to control the position from guard on top but O Toole is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
O Toole trying to keep a closed guard but Me is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Me being controlled here momentarily.
Me might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
O Toole misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
O Toole wants to land a leg kick but Me is out of range.
Me fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Me pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Me shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with O Toole but O Toole pushes him off and we're back to square one.
O Toole tries to close the distance and clinch up but Me swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Me tries to keep at a distance but O Toole has taken the fight into the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Me misses with a short punch on the inside.
O Toole tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Me smiles and moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
eat Me dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Me fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Me takes a swing at O Toole's ribcage but misses.
O Toole throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Me shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as O Toole sprawls well. O Toole wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Me gets slowly back to his feet.
Me drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Me is trying to get an arm triangle but O Toole is defending well.
Me advances to mount.
Me wants to control the pace but O Toole is squirming around nicely.
O Toole sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Me tries to stand but can't do so whilst O Toole controls his leg.
O Toole moves into full guard.
Me looking to pass the guard.
O Toole wants to sweep here but Me controlling him for the moment.
O Toole is looking to stand up but Me isn't so interested in that idea.
O Toole has his foot on Me's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Me works his way back into a safe position though.
Me works a leg free and moves into half guard.
O Toole is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
O Toole blocking the ground and pound attempt from Me.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Toole won't allow Me to pass to mount.
Me is working for a kimura but O Toole is defending it quite comfortably.
eat Me overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nice strikes from Me there.
O Toole tries to roll over but Me keeps him under control.
Me seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but O Toole does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Me is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Me is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Me is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and O Toole defends it well.
O Toole tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Me is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. O Toole doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Me.
O Toole is refusing to be controlled, as Me sits in half guard.
Me frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Me is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. O Toole can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
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.
O Toole wants to control but Me is having none of it.
Me postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. O Toole looks a forlorn figure.
Me has control of O Toole's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and O Toole regains control of the situation pretty easily.
O Toole keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Toole swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Me with good strikes from the mount here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
eat Me dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Horrible takedown by Me or perhaps it was just good defense by O Toole which made him look bad.
No luck with that takedown attempt from O Toole.
eat Me is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by O Toole!
O Toole looks for a takedown but Me sprawls well.
O Toole fails with an attempt to clinch.
Me shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. O Toole defends it nicely.
O Toole fails with a takedown attempt.
eat Me has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shaemus O Toole.
Me closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
O Toole is trying to control Me's posture but Me avoids it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if O Toole can do anything to dispel that myth.
Me wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by O Toole, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Me tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
O Toole tries to bench press Me off him but Me keeps the position.
Me wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by O Toole, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on O Toole's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Me working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Me looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
O Toole really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Me. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Me tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Me is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. O Toole looks calm but he's in trouble here. Me gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. O Toole is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Me lets go of the hold and O Toole can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). eat Me!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gray Potter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ja Masterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Potter's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Biggie Smalls - Victory. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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29
260 lbs
19 - 7 - 0 |
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28
255 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
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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
19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gray Potter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ja Masterson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masterson shoots for a double leg takedown but Potter sprawls well. He's pushed Masterson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Masterson with a poor takedown
and Potter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Potter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Masterson was well out of range. Poor timing from Potter.
Potter thows a body shot but no joy.
Potter misses with a few strikes there.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Masterson.
Gray Potter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ja Masterson.
Potter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Masterson on the side of the head.
Potter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masterson.
Masterson dives in and grabs Potter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Potter pushes down on Masterson's head and hops out.
Potter moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Masterson fails to land the takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Potter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Potter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Potter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Potter digs a good hook to Masterson's body.
Masterson looks gassed!
Potter is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Ja Masterson has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Masterson has a takedown stuffed.
Masterson throws a head kick that misses
and Masterson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Potter throws an uppercut from hell that sends Masterson clean off his feet! He's out cold! Potter stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gray Potter!
Gray Potter took some time post fight to say the following; 'Fuck all you motherfuckers suck my cawk'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Vince Brasil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juhana HurmoKultakala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Vince Brasil has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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23
125 lbs
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26
145 lbs
13 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vince Brasil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juhana HurmoKultakala!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
HurmoKultakala slips a straight right by Brasil.
HurmoKultakala changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Brasil looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
HurmoKultakala working away.
HurmoKultakala tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
HurmoKultakala misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
HurmoKultakala goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Brasil has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for HurmoKultakala but great work by Brasil.
HurmoKultakala is working to avoid the ground and pound but Brasil connects with a decent elbow.
HurmoKultakala manages to get back to half guard.
Brasil keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
HurmoKultakala actively working from the bottom here.
Brasil really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Brasil seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
HurmoKultakala has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Brasil escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Brasil!
Brasil is trying to get an arm triangle but HurmoKultakala is defending well.
HurmoKultakala is looking to regain half guard here but Brasil keeps moving and retains side control.
HurmoKultakala is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
HurmoKultakala looking for submissions off his back.
Brasil not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Brasil perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Brasil wants to work for an arm triangle but HurmoKultakala is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brasil is sneakily working for an arm triangle but HurmoKultakala sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
HurmoKultakala actively working from the bottom here.
HurmoKultakala manages to get to full guard.
HurmoKultakala is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brasil wants to control from the top but HurmoKultakala keeps moving.
Brasil forces his way into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
HurmoKultakala is looking to improve his position.
Brasil is keen to just control but HurmoKultakala is a slippery customer.
Brasil moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from HurmoKultakala.
HurmoKultakala is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Brasil working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brasil decides to stand up, so the ref orders HurmoKultakala to his feet.
Brasil looks to land a combination but HurmoKultakala avoids it well.
HurmoKultakala moves away from the strike by Brasil.
Brasil looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Brasil misses with a wild body shot.
HurmoKultakala shoots in and bounces Brasil off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
HurmoKultakala drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Brasil manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now HurmoKultakala has Brasil in his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
HurmoKultakala working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Brasil doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Brasil manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Brasil wants to stand but HurmoKultakala has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Brasil pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. HurmoKultakala is keeping the position for now.
Brasil drops back looking for a leg! HurmoKultakala is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and HurmoKultakala manages to kick Brasil off! Brasil jumps back into HurmoKultakala's guard.
Brasil showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brasil has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Vince Brasil will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Brasil throws a big shot that misses.
Brasil digs a good body shot into HurmoKultakala's ribs.
A combination from Brasil does no damage.
Brasil pushes HurmoKultakala away with a front kick.
Brasil rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but HurmoKultakala moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Brasil pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
HurmoKultakala fails with an attempt to clinch.
HurmoKultakala tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Brasil fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but HurmoKultakala is out of range.
HurmoKultakala avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
HurmoKultakala takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brasil misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from HurmoKultakala.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Brasil here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Brasil lands a leg kick that knocks HurmoKultakala off balance momentarily.
Brasil throws a big shot that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Brasil there.
Brasil dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brasil shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
HurmoKultakala staying out of range there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brasil.
Brasil throws a series of punches but HurmoKultakala moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Brasil.
Brasil stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brasil misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brasil lands with a hook. HurmoKultakala tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brasil throws out a powerful jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Brasil. HurmoKultakala does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brasil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brasil misses with a combination
and HurmoKultakala counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
HurmoKultakala is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Brasil is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Brasil has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brasil with a nice head shot there.
HurmoKultakala avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
HurmoKultakala had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brasil defends it easily.
Brasil pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. HurmoKultakala is keeping the position for now.
HurmoKultakala is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
HurmoKultakala wants to sweep but no luck.
Brasil trying to control but HurmoKultakala is working from the bottom.
HurmoKultakala is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
HurmoKultakala sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brasil defending well though.
HurmoKultakala is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Brasil is just riding it out for now. HurmoKultakala eventually gives up the hold.
HurmoKultakala with the ground and pound but Brasil uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Brasil will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Brasil preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Juhana HurmoKultakala has got the better of the ground game so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
HurmoKultakala stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brasil swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vince Brasil dominated that second round.
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!
HurmoKultakala takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brasil misses with a low kick.
Brasil lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but HurmoKultakala circles away quickly and effectively.
HurmoKultakala takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Brasil throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
HurmoKultakala fails with a takedown attempt.
Brasil throws a right and a left that HurmoKultakala avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
HurmoKultakala bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
HurmoKultakala working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Brasil avoids any damage from the ground and pound of HurmoKultakala.
HurmoKultakala is trying to get an arm triangle but Brasil is defending well.
Brasil manages to get back to half guard.
Brasil is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of HurmoKultakala's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take HurmoKultakala's back!
HurmoKultakala wants to escape the position.
HurmoKultakala covers up after that shot from Brasil.
Brasil is trying to stick to HurmoKultakala's back but HurmoKultakala is turning into Brasil. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Brasil's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by HurmoKultakala.
HurmoKultakala trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Juhana HurmoKultakala has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
HurmoKultakala landing with the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brasil utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
HurmoKultakala forces his way into half guard.
Brasil is trying to get back to full guard.
HurmoKultakala is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Brasil defends it well.
Brasil is looking to control HurmoKultakala's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brasil avoid being mounted?
HurmoKultakala is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
HurmoKultakala is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
HurmoKultakala wants to work for an arm triangle but Brasil is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
HurmoKultakala is thwarting Brasil's attempts to control the position.
HurmoKultakala prevents Brasil from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
HurmoKultakala seems to be working for a kimura but Brasil defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brasil trying to control from the bottom.
Brasil tries to roll over but HurmoKultakala keeps him under control.
Brasil is defending against the submission attempts here by HurmoKultakala.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are battling for position here. Brasil manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Juhana HurmoKultakala.
I think Brasil 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vince Brasil!
Vince Brasil looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Shout out to Balco Boys and the Stabilizers!!!!!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Laz Herculus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mario Rizzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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23
300 lbs
8 - 2 - 0 |
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28
300 lbs
10 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Laz Herculus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mario Rizzo!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizzo tries for a takedown but Herculus circles away easily
and Herculus counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Mario Rizzo has been cut.
Rizzo has his takedown stuffed
and Herculus counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Rizzo out cold! What a finish! Herculus is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Laz Herculus!
After winning the bout, Laz Herculus thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kappi Bateman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazuo Hashimoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bateman comes to the cage accompanied by 20th century boy. Kappi Bateman is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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145 lbs
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28
142 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kappi Bateman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kazuo Hashimoto!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bateman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto dodges the punch combination from Bateman.
Bateman throws a series of punches but Hashimoto avoids them all with ease.
Bateman tries to move into range but Hashimoto moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bateman misses with a wild combination.
Bateman throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hashimoto counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bateman stuns Hashimoto with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bateman tries to bum rush Hashimoto with a series of wild strikes but Hashimoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hashimoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bateman.
Hashimoto misses with a leg kick.
Bateman swinging wildly here.
Hashimoto misses with a right hand
and Bateman counters with a nice uppercut.
Bateman misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bateman avoids the body shot from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto lands the left hand.
Hashimoto throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bateman.
Nice body punch from Hashimoto.
Bateman misses with a double jab.
Hashimoto connects with a crisp jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bateman.
Hashimoto's corner calls for a 1-2. Hashimoto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bateman misses with a body shot
enabling Hashimoto to counter with a crisp jab.
Hashimoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bateman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hashimoto throws a shot from downtown. Bateman moves away and avoids it.
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!
Hashimoto lands a body shot.
Bateman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bateman looks to throw the jab but Hashimoto is out of range.
Bateman misses with a double jab.
Bateman misses with a double jab.
Hashimoto misses with a straight left.
A jab from Hashimoto misses.
Hashimoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bateman manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto sizes up Bateman with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hashimoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bateman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bateman moves out of range as Hashimoto strikes.
A head kick misses from Bateman.
Bateman ducks under a wild hook from Hashimoto.
A big left from Hashimoto misses.
Hashimoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bateman was well out of range. Poor timing from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto throws a jab when Bateman was well out of range.
Good standup being displayed there by Hashimoto as he connects with a hook.
Hashimoto throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Bateman counter with a right hand.
Bateman moves forwards but Hashimoto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hashimoto looks to land a combination but Bateman avoids it well.
Bateman swings for the body but Hashimoto moves out of range.
Bateman throws a right and a left that Hashimoto avoids nicely.
Hashimoto misses the shot to the body.
Bateman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bateman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bateman lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hashimoto throws a body punch but Bateman moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The fighters circling - Bateman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bateman lands a slapping body shot.
Hashimoto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bateman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kazuo Hashimoto will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hashimoto connects with a looping right hand.
Bateman throws a combination. Hashimoto tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hashimoto misses the jab.
Kappi Bateman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hashimoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bateman moves away.
Bateman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hashimoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Hashimoto avoids a kick to the body.
Bateman defending well as Hashimoto loads up on a big left hand.
Bateman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bateman moves forwards but Hashimoto connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kazuo Hashimoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hashimoto. Bateman does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashimoto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bateman.
Kazuo Hashimoto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bateman misses with a wild combination.
Bateman misses with a head kick.
Hashimoto lands a slapping body shot.
Hashimoto connects with a body shot that sends Bateman's belly button to the back.
Hashimoto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bateman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hashimoto. Bateman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bateman fails to land with a series of punches.
Hashimoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bateman was well out of range. Poor timing from Hashimoto.
A combination from Bateman does no damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Hashimoto misses the target.
Bateman walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hashimoto lands with a good body shot.
Bateman looks to throw the jab but Hashimoto is out of range.
Bateman lands a nice looking body shot.
Hashimoto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bateman misses with a double jab.
Bateman has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Bateman walks into a stiff left hand from Hashimoto.
Bateman dips down and scores with a jab 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!
Bateman fails to land with a series of punches.
Hashimoto swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bateman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hashimoto moves away.
Hashimoto throws a good cross that connects.
Hashimoto just misses with a punch to the body.
Hashimoto throws a right and a left that Bateman avoids nicely.
Hashimoto cracks the inside of Bateman's front leg.
Bateman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bateman looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bateman throws a right hand that Hashimoto ducks under and follows up with a left that Hashimoto also avoids with ease.
Hashimoto lands with a good body shot.
Bateman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bateman misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bateman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bateman scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bateman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bateman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hashimoto throws a hook but Bateman blocks it.
Hashimoto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bateman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bateman misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hashimoto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bateman.
Hashimoto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kazuo Hashimoto 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hashimoto misses with a straight right.
Bateman throws a shot from downtown. Hashimoto moves away and avoids it.
Hashimoto throws a shot to the body.
Bateman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hashimoto fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bateman manages to avoid it.
Bateman throws a body punch but Hashimoto moves out of range.
Hashimoto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Hashimoto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bateman misses with a few strikes there.
Hashimoto throws a body punch but Bateman moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bateman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bateman lands with a hook. Hashimoto tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bateman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto misses with a hook to the body
and Bateman counters with a left and a right that stings Hashimoto.
Bateman misses with a double jab
and Hashimoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hashimoto scores with a hook to the body. Bateman takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice defenses there by Bateman.
Bateman misses with a few strikes there.
Hashimoto moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hashimoto fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hashimoto lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bateman at a distance.
Kappi Bateman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bateman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hashimoto dodges the punch combination from Bateman.
Nice cross by Hashimoto.
A big right from Bateman misses.
Hashimoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bateman.
Hashimoto misses with a looping left.
Hashimoto throws the left hand but Bateman avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hashimoto misses with a hook.
Hashimoto scores with a body shot.
Bateman fails to land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hashimoto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bateman doesn't seem bothered though.
Hashimoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bateman throws a head kick but Hashimoto moves out of range.
Hashimoto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kazuo Hashimoto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hashimoto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slow jab from Bateman misses its intended target.
Bateman throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hashimoto misses with a straight left.
Bateman ducks under a wild hook from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bateman tries to bum rush Hashimoto with a series of wild strikes but Hashimoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hashimoto digs a good hook to Bateman's body.
Bateman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hashimoto counters with a series of strikes. Bateman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hashimoto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bateman misses with a few strikes there.
Hashimoto scores with a decent looking hook.
Hashimoto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bateman falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hashimoto counters with a low kick, right behind Bateman 's knee.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hashimoto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bateman was well out of range. Poor timing from Hashimoto.
Hashimoto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kazuo Hashimoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hashimoto 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kazuo Hashimoto!
Kazuo Hashimoto really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Vandal Fight Boutique (prices $8 - $30) logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Short Fuse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Salvador Saballe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Saballe's choice of entrance music: In My City. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Short Fuse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Salvador Saballe!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saballe connects with an inside leg kick.
Saballe wants to clinch.
Saballe misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saballe throws a head kick but Fuse moves out of range.
Saballe wants to clinch.
Saballe needs to keep his hands up - Fuse had a free shot at his head there.
Fuse with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Saballe motions for Fuse to come forward. Saballe throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saballe throws a head kick that misses.
Saballe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Saballe defending well as Fuse loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot by Fuse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saballe tries to clinch but Fuse is having none of it.
Good standup being displayed there by Fuse as he connects with a hook.
Nice shot by Fuse.
Fuse has taken the fight to the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Saballe's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fuse throws a punch but it's blocked by Saballe.
A head punch on the inside from Fuse fails to land.
Fuse scores with a shoulder strike.
Saballe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fuse digs a right hand underneath Saballe's ribcage. Saballe let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Saballe looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fuse throws a head punch that misses.
Saballe is looking to control Fuse's arms but Fuse gets an underhook and turns him. Now Saballe has his back to the cage.
Fuse can't find room to land a body shot as Saballe controls the action.
Fuse lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fuse works on Saballe's body with a couple of short punches.
Fuse throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fuse.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuse lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fuse content to slow the pace in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fuse.
Fuse misses with some punches.
Saballe blocks an uppercut.
Saballe letting Fuse take a breather here.
Fuse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saballe tries a head kick but it misses.
Fuse fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saballe wants to clinch up but Fuse keeps it at a distance.
Fuse lands a slapping body shot.
Short Fuse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fuse blocks a head kick by Saballe.
Fuse scores with a jab to the head.
Fuse fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saballe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fuse finds it's way round the side to connect with Saballe's head.
Fuse scores with a shot to the body.
Fuse cracks Saballe with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Fuse has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Saballe to stand back up!
Saballe is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuse closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Saballe! Fuse dives in looking to finish! Saballe is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Short Fuse!
After the fight, Short Fuse was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brent Caerdinn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Blow Jimmy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Caerdinn comes to the cage accompanied by Dr. Feelgood. Jimmy has chosen Take a lick as his entrance music. Blow Jimmy has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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
26 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brent Caerdinn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blow Jimmy!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jimmy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Caerdinn throws a nice looking combination but Jimmy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Caerdinn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jimmy darts in and clinches Caerdinn up against the cage.
Caerdinn working hard to break the clinch.
Jimmy has Caerdinn pressed against the cage, preventing Caerdinn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Caerdinn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jimmy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Caerdinn is trying to defend but Jimmy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Jimmy content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Caerdinn is looking for a sweep. Jimmy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimmy works his way into side control.
Jimmy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jimmy tries to advance to mount but can't.
You can see the frustration on Caerdinn's face as Jimmy controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jimmy working away.
Jimmy in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The strikes coming from Jimmy are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Caerdinn is looking for a sweep.
Caerdinn takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Caerdinn is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimmy tries to move to mount but Caerdinn blocks the move with his legs.
Jimmy trying to control the action but Caerdinn is working from the bottom.
Caerdinn prevents Jimmy from moving into mount.
Caerdinn tries to get back to half guard but can't.
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.
Caerdinn is not content to let Jimmy control the position.
The strikes coming from Jimmy are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Caerdinn tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jimmy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jimmy misses with the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Caerdinn is looking for a sweep.
Jimmy misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blow Jimmy dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jimmy looks to score with a jab to the body but Caerdinn is just out of range.
Jimmy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jimmy moves out of range of the strikes.
Blow Jimmy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Caerdinn missing with a left hand there. Jimmy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Caerdinn misses.
A slow jab from Caerdinn misses its intended target.
Jimmy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Caerdinn.
Jimmy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Caerdinn at a distance.
Caerdinn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jimmy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jimmy lands a jab to Caerdinn's midsection.
Jimmy thuds a left hand into Caerdinn's body.
Jimmy lands with a kick to the temple. Caerdinn shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
It looks like Brent Caerdinn has been cut.
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!
Jimmy stalks Caerdinn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Caerdinn's face. Caerdinn staggers backwards, shaken.
Good shot there by Caerdinn.
Jimmy shoots in and gets a takedown into Caerdinn's guard.
Caerdinn tries to land a sweep but no joy.
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.
Jimmy looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Caerdinn holds on and takes a little breather.
Jimmy wants to control from the top but Caerdinn keeps moving.
Jimmy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Blow Jimmy has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Jimmy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caerdinn throws a body kick that misses.
Jimmy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Caerdinn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jimmy moves into range and clinches up with Caerdinn.
Caerdinn tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Caerdinn misses with a body punch.
Jimmy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Caerdinn tries to circle away but Jimmy has him pinned against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Caerdinn can't find room to land a body shot as Jimmy controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jimmy has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Caerdinn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Caerdinn blocks a body shot from Jimmy.
Jimmy decides to pull guard.
Jimmy pulls Caerdinn in close to prevent any damage.
Jimmy looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Caerdinn has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Caerdinn accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jimmy is trying to keep Caerdinn in close.
Jimmy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jimmy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimmy looking for a sweep. Not yet Jimmy, not yet.
Caerdinn trying to control but Jimmy is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Jimmy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Caerdinn manages to avoid it.
Jimmy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Caerdinn struggles to land a body shot inside as Jimmy controls his hands.
Caerdinn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
It looks like Blow Jimmy has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jimmy is struggling to control the position.
Caerdinn is trying to break free.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Caerdinn wants to break the clinch but can't.
Caerdinn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Blow Jimmy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Caerdinn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jimmy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jimmy connects with a right hand. Caerdinn shakes it off.
Blow Jimmy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Caerdinn feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Jimmy's calf.
Jimmy tries for a takedown but Caerdinn sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jimmy throws a wild body kick that Caerdinn sees coming a mile off.
Jimmy misses with a wild body shot.
Jimmy lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jimmy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Caerdinn moves out of range of the body kick from Jimmy.
Caerdinn throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jimmy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jimmy wants to clinch.
Jimmy scores with a body shot.
Caerdinn wants to clinch
and Jimmy counters with a left to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jimmy misses with a head kick.
Caerdinn takes a swing at Jimmy's ribcage but misses.
Caerdinn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Caerdinn throws a head kick that misses
and Jimmy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Caerdinn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jimmy doesn't manage to clinch there - Caerdinn circles away.
Jimmy tries to clinch up.
A punch combination from Caerdinn misses.
Jimmy avoids the body shot from Caerdinn.
Caerdinn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice body kick from Jimmy.
Jimmy misses with a takedown attempt - Caerdinn sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jimmy thuds his shin into the meat of Caerdinn's side.
Jimmy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Caerdinn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Caerdinn throws a looping overhand right but Jimmy ducks down to avoid it.
Jimmy throws a low kick, looking for Caerdinn's leg but Caerdinn calmly moves out of range.
Jimmy throws a nice looking combination but Caerdinn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Caerdinn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jimmy moves away from the strike by Caerdinn.
Jimmy is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Caerdinn rather than just go for the knockout.
Jimmy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jimmy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jimmy moves in looking to clinch but Caerdinn pushes him off.
Jimmy just misses with a punch to the body.
Caerdinn throws a leg kick
and Jimmy counters with a body kick that stops Caerdinn in his tracks momentarily.
Caerdinn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jimmy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jimmy tries to clinch but Caerdinn moves out of range.
Jimmy lands a jab to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No luck for Jimmy with that takedown attempt.
Brent Caerdinn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Blow Jimmy.
Jimmy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A left and a right from Caerdinn both land. Nice combination.
Jimmy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jimmy.
Jimmy tries to clinch there but Caerdinn circles away.
Brent Caerdinn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Caerdinn throws a series of punches but Jimmy moves out of range.
Jimmy misses with a kick to the body.
Jimmy dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Caerdinn. That did some damage!
Jimmy throws a sloppy head kick
and Caerdinn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jimmy wants to clinch up but Caerdinn keeps it at a distance.
Jimmy shoots in looking for a takedown. Caerdinn tries to sprawl out of it but Jimmy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Caerdinn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jimmy scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Jimmy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jimmy tries to clinch up but Caerdinn circles away and keeps his distance.
Caerdinn gets tackled into the cage by Jimmy. Jimmy maintains the clinch.
Caerdinn digs a right hand into Jimmy's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Jimmy's gas tank.
Jimmy jumps guard but Caerdinn turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Caerdinn lands with a short shot to the head.
That has opened up Blow Jimmy's cut even more.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jimmy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jimmy misses with some punches.
Blow Jimmy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jimmy stalling in the clinch but Caerdinn improves position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Blow Jimmy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jimmy 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... Blow Jimmy!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jagdish Rangarajan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malcom McWeeny (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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26
289 lbs
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300 lbs
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jagdish Rangarajan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Malcom McWeeny!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McWeeny throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rangarajan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rangarajan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McWeeny looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McWeeny throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A kick lands to the mid section there for McWeeny.
McWeeny uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rangarajan.
McWeeny throws a wild body kick that Rangarajan sees coming a mile off.
Rangarajan avoids a kick to the body.
McWeeny looks to land a body kick but Rangarajan moved away.
Rangarajan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McWeeny misses with a low kick.
McWeeny blocks a low kick nicely.
Malcom McWeeny seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWeeny throws a wild body kick that Rangarajan sees coming a mile off.
McWeeny throws a head kick that misses.
McWeeny lands a jab to Rangarajan's midsection.
McWeeny gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Rangarajan counter with a right hand.
McWeeny tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rangarajan moves out of range of the body kick.
McWeeny tries to land a front kick but Rangarajan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McWeeny connects with a body shot.
McWeeny throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWeeny will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
McWeeny throws a chopping leg kick but Rangarajan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rangarajan scores with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rangarajan checks a leg kick.
McWeeny checks the leg kick.
McWeeny misses with a body shot.
Good work by McWeeny as he checks the leg kick.
Rangarajan throws the left hand but McWeeny avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McWeeny gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rangarajan counters with an inside leg kick.
Rangarajan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McWeeny.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWeeny rushes Rangarajan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McWeeny struggles to land a body shot inside as Rangarajan controls his hands.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Rangarajan blocking some punches.
McWeeny tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rangarajan breaks from the clinch.
McWeeny walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rangarajan checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The fight stays on the outside here - McWeeny looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McWeeny blocks a head kick by Rangarajan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from McWeeny misses
and Rangarajan finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Rangarajan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McWeeny momentarily.
McWeeny is looking to clinch.
McWeeny just misses with a punch to the body.
Rangarajan misses with a hook. McWeeny ducked under it nicely.
McWeeny tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rangarajan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McWeeny tries a head kick but it misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rangarajan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Rangarajan moves out of range as McWeeny throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Malcom McWeeny will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
McWeeny looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McWeeny throws a lazy head kick
and Rangarajan counters with a leg kick.
That kick from Rangarajan tenderised McWeeny's leg. McWeeny is trying to keep his angry face on.
McWeeny tries to score with a low kick but Rangarajan moves his leg out of the way.
McWeeny fakes the leg kick and cracks Rangarajan in the body.
McWeeny on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rangarajan dips to his left and cracks McWeeny with an uppercut!
McWeeny throws a chopping leg kick but Rangarajan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McWeeny avoids the head kick by Rangarajan.
McWeeny throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
McWeeny is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Rangarajan rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWeeny swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rangarajan is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A lazy body kick from McWeeny
and Rangarajan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McWeeny pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rangarajan is out of range and McWeeny settles back down.
McWeeny throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Rangarajan makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. McWeeny really felt that one!
McWeeny lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McWeeny lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McWeeny tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rangarajan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rangarajan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
McWeeny tries to land a front kick but Rangarajan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWeeny just misses with a punch 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!
Rangarajan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McWeeny misses with a lunging right hand
and Rangarajan counters with a slapping leg kick.
McWeeny pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McWeeny moves out of range as Rangarajan strikes.
McWeeny throws a head kick but Rangarajan moves out of range.
Rangarajan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and McWeeny has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
McWeeny is breathing heavily.
Rangarajan throws a head kick but McWeeny moves out of range.
McWeeny throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWeeny throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McWeeny tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Rangarajan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rangarajan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rangarajan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
McWeeny gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Rangarajan counters with a straight right hand.
McWeeny throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McWeeny throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rangarajan avoids a kick to the body.
Rangarajan moves out of range of the leg kick from McWeeny.
McWeeny throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWeeny throws a sloppy head kick
and Rangarajan counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McWeeny lands a high kick!
McWeeny looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McWeeny tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
McWeeny misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rangarajan.
Rangarajan is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McWeeny throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McWeeny fakes the leg kick and cracks Rangarajan in the body.
McWeeny tried to score with a low kick but Rangarajan checks it.
McWeeny gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rangarajan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jagdish Rangarajan dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rangarajan throws the kick towards the body but McWeeny avoids it.
McWeeny misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rangarajan counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
McWeeny throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McWeeny throws a sloppy head kick
and Rangarajan counters with a straight right hand.
McWeeny pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McWeeny thows a body shot but no joy.
McWeeny is looking to clinch but Rangarajan is avoiding it.
Rangarajan lands a big uppercut and McWeeny crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but McWeeny looks OK. Rangarajan waves McWeeny back to his feet!
McWeeny is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rangarajan is looking to slow McWeeny down with leg kicks.
McWeeny is still on wobbly legs! Can Rangarajan finish him?
McWeeny takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rangarajan lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jagdish Rangarajan!
Jagdish Rangarajan is the new super heavyweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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