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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jones (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khulet Malapitan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khulet Malapitan will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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208 lbs
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210 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khulet Malapitan!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malapitan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jones throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Malapitan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Malapitan misses with a few strikes there.
Nice defenses there by Malapitan.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Malapitan circles away.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Malapitan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Malapitan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones needs to keep his hands up - Malapitan had a free shot at his head there.
Jones is looking to clinch but Malapitan is avoiding it.
Malapitan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jones.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones throws out a loose jab but Malapitan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones's corner calls for a 1-2. Jones obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Malapitan slips the punch.
Malapitan thuds his right hand into Jones's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malapitan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones misses with a body shot
and Malapitan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones takes one to the side of the head.
Jones throws a head kick but Malapitan moves out of range.
Malapitan misses the shot to the body.
Malapitan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jones throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Malapitan.
Malapitan throws a wild body kick that Jones sees coming a mile off.
Malapitan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jones in his tracks.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malapitan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Malapitan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nice defenses there by Malapitan.
Jones cracks Malapitan with a good jab.
Jones tries to clinch up but Malapitan circles away and keeps his distance.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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!
Jones moves out of range as Malapitan throws a body kick.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones is looking to clinch but Malapitan is avoiding it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Malapitan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Malapitan saw that one coming.
Jones avoids a kick to the body.
Malapitan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jones is able to avoid easily.
Jones thows a left - swing and a miss!
A big right from Jones misses.
Jones throws a low kick but it's checked well by Malapitan.
Malapitan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Jones looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Malapitan misses with a wild combination.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Some wild striking there from Malapitan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with a body kick.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Malapitan jabs at Jones's body.
Malapitan scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones misses with a hook. Malapitan ducked under it nicely.
Jones throws the left hand but Malapitan avoids the punch easily.
Jones with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Malapitan to score with a decent uppercut.
Malapitan swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Malapitan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Malapitan.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Malapitan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Malapitan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malapitan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Malapitan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big left from Jones misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Malapitan checks a leg kick.
Jones's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Malapitan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jones scrambles back to his feet.
Jones throws a low kick but Malapitan avoids it.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malapitan was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Malapitan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Malapitan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jones throws a lazy right hand but Malapitan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Malapitan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A nice combination there by Malapitan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A jab from Jones misses.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Malapitan works over Jones's head and body with a nice combination.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khulet Malapitan dominated that 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.
Jones gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malapitan.
Jones swings for the body but Malapitan moves out of range.
Jones looks to land a right hand but Malapitan moved out of range.
Malapitan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jones under the eye.
Khulet Malapitan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Malapitan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Malapitan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Khulet Malapitan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Malapitan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jones's hands.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Malapitan tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jones is able to avoid easily.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Jones 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.
Malapitan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Malapitan moves away and avoids it.
Malapitan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jones walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jones swings for the body but Malapitan moves out of range.
Nice shot by Malapitan.
Malapitan throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jones.
A jab lands there for Malapitan.
Jones tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Malapitan to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malapitan throws a series of strikes that have Jones backpedaling.
Jones takes a swing at Malapitan's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Jones throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones looks to throw the jab but Malapitan is out of range.
Malapitan slips a straight right by Jones.
Malapitan scores with a jab. Jones acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jones misses with a looping right.
Malapitan slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a swing at Malapitan's ribcage but misses.
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!
Jones misses with a low kick as Malapitan jumps back.
Jones feints and then cracks Malapitan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Malapitan down.
Jones misses with an uppercut.
Malapitan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Malapitan lunges at Jones with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jones's hand.
Malapitan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones has time to react.
Jones thows a body shot but no joy.
Jones looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Malapitan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Jones. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jones.
A big right from Jones misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Malapitan.
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Malapitan moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Malapitan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Jab, jab by Malapitan - just one landing.
Jones falls off balance throwing a combination
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Malapitan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malapitan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Malapitan. That did some damage!
Malapitan lands with a shot to the body.
A big left from Jones misses.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Malapitan cracks Jones with an open hand slap.
Malapitan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Malapitan throws a leg kick but Jones checks it.
Malapitan scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones checks the leg kick nicely there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malapitan misses with a double jab.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malapitan was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Malapitan scores with a one two! Jones had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Malapitan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Malapitan moved out of range nicely.
Jones takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones takes a swing at Malapitan's ribcage but misses.
Jones closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Jones throws a low kick, looking for Malapitan's leg but Malapitan calmly moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Jones gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Some wild striking there from Malapitan.
Jones lands with an overhand left.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Khulet Malapitan 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jones.
Malapitan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
Malapitan dodges the punch combination from Jones.
Malapitan takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jones doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Malapitan is just out of range.
Malapitan tries a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Jones takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Malapitan.
Jones closes the distance and pushes Malapitan back into the cage.
Malapitan working hard to break the clinch.
Malapitan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Malapitan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jones doesn't seem bothered though.
Malapitan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jones will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malapitan lands the left hand.
Malapitan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Malapitan cracks Jones with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A combination from Malapitan does no damage.
A right-left combo lands from Malapitan.
No joy there for Malapitan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jones is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malapitan.
Jones ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones swings for the body but Malapitan moves out of range.
Malapitan tries to land a leg kick but Jones saw it coming and moves away.
Jones avoids a punch combination nicely.
Malapitan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Malapitan connects with a crisp jab.
Jones fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses the shot to the body.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Malapitan moved out of range nicely.
Jones throws the left hand but Malapitan avoids the punch easily.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Malapitan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Malapitan lands a jab to the nose.
Malapitan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jones's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones throws a leg kick but Malapitan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Malapitan digs a good body shot into Jones's ribs.
Malapitan misses with a wild combination.
A big left from Jones misses.
Malapitan wants to slow Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
Jones wants to clinch up but Malapitan keeps it at a distance.
Malapitan dips to his left and cracks Jones with an uppercut!
Some wild striking there from Malapitan.
Malapitan avoids a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malapitan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jones.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malapitan was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones throws a body kick that misses.
Malapitan lands a slapping body shot.
Jones misses with a leg kick.
Malapitan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Malapitan counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Malapitan. That did some damage!
Danga de danga de dang - Malapitan scores with a four punch combination!
Malapitan attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Malapitan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Malapitan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jon Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malapitan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Malapitan works Jones's body with a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Malapitan is just out of range.
Jones checks a leg kick nicely.
Jab, jab by Malapitan - just one landing.
A right-left combo lands from Malapitan.
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!
Good exchange - Malapitan coming out on top.
Malapitan lands with a nice combination. Jones backs away looking to recover.
Malapitan cracks Jones with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Malapitan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones.
Malapitan scores with a hook.
Jones lands a really nice looking cross but Malapitan seems unphased.
Jones swinging wildly here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jones takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Malapitan scores with a three punch combo!
Malapitan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that's the end of the fight!
Khulet Malapitan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Malapitan 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khulet Malapitan!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kanki Onki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mort Shula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kanki Onki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mort Shula!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shula gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Onki to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Onki controlling from the top position.
Shula is looking to stand back up but Onki counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Shula.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onki not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Onki throwing shots but Shula is blocking nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shula is trying to stand up here but Onki is controlling him well.
Onki looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Shula tries to kick Onki off but Onki keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kanki Onki just wasn't active enough.
Shula scores with a kick to the body.
Onki shoots for a double leg takedown but Shula sprawls well. He's pushed Onki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Shula keeps the fight on the outside.
Shula tries to clinch up but Onki circles away and keeps his distance.
Shula scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Onki throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Shula was covering up waiting for the punch and Onki finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Onki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Onki tries to free his leg and advance position but Shula is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Onki sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kanki Onki wasn't doing enough on the ground.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shula looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shula shoots in but Onki avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Shula shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Onki but Onki pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shula takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Onki shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Shula sprawls well. Shula wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Onki gets slowly back to his feet.
Shula pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shula moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Onki closes this distance looking for a takedown but Shula circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kanki Onki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Onki tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Onki shoots for a takedown but Shula saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Shula moves into range and clinches up with Onki.
A nice left hand lands by Onki.
Onki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shula is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Onki breaks the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Shula enables Onki to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Shula manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Onki pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Shula is keeping the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kanki Onki dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Shula swats away the attempt to clinch by Onki.
Kanki Onki is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Shula throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Onki.
Shula looks to land a combination but Onki avoids it well.
Onki fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Onki throws out a leg kick but Shula moves out of range and Onki only half commits.
Shula scores with a sloppy right hand. Onki should have avoided that one.
Shula throws the kick towards the body but Onki avoids it.
Onki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shula shoots for a takedown but Onki saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mort Shula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Onki shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Onki moves in looking to clinch but Shula pushes him off.
Shula moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from Onki. No joy for Shula on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onki manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Shula on his heels. He'll look to pass Shula's guard now, I'm sure.
Onki trying to control the position from guard on top but Shula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Onki throws a big elbow that misses.
Onki wants to control from the top but Shula keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kanki Onki wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Shula shoots in and gets a takedown into Onki's guard.
Onki is looking to stand up but Shula isn't so interested in that idea.
Shula throws an elbow that misses. Onki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Shula's guard. Nice move by Onki!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Onki is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Onki prevents Shula from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Kanki Onki.
Shula tries to clinch but Onki is having none of 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!
Shula throws a sloppy body shot
and Onki counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Onki has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Shula after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kanki Onki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Onki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Shula pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shula wants to break the clinch but can't.
Onki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Onki throws a body punch but Shula moves out of range.
Onki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shula darts in trying to clinch
and Onki counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Shula!
Onki controlling the position easily from mount.
Shula trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onki misses with a head shot.
Onki thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Onki throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Onki trying to control but Shula is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kanki Onki dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Onki is looking to score with low kicks.
Onki darts in and clinches Shula up against the cage.
Shula blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Onki stalling.
Shula breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shula moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Shula throws a series of strikes that have Onki backpedaling.
Onki fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shula avoids it really well and circles away.
Onki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Onki tries to clinch but Shula is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Onki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shula fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Onki, pushing him back against the cage.
Onki wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kanki Onki. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shula wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Onki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shula throws a series of punches but Onki moves out of range.
Onki looks for a takedown but Shula sprawls well.
Shula scores with a three punch combo!
Shula gets a double leg takedown into Onki's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Onki is on top in guard.
Onki trying to control but Shula is working from the bottom.
Mort Shula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
We're going to have a standup here because Kanki Onki wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Onki gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shula keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shula is staying active underneath Onki, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Shula tries to kick Onki off in order to stand up. Onki Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Onki postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
A lull in the action here.
Shula is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Onki asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Onki trying to control the position but Shula is working away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kanki Onki just wasn't active enough.
Onki tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shula swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kanki Onki is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shula throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kanki Onki.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Onki, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kanki Onki!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rufus Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justin Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hill comes into the arena with sex money and murder blaring out of the sound system. Rufus Hill has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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25
215 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
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23
210 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
KO power |
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Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rufus Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Justin Frost!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost tried to score with a low kick but Hill checks it.
Frost throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hill.
Hill throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Frost shoots for a double leg takedown but Hill sprawls well. He's pushed Frost's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hill falls off balance throwing a combination
and Frost counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hill scores with a leg kick.
Frost fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hill swinging wildly here.
Hill misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hill lunges at Frost with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Frost's hand.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hill.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hill. That's going to slow Frost down.
Frost misses with a looping left.
Rufus Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hill keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Frost.
Hill feints and then cracks Frost's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Frost down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hill works over Frost's head and body with a nice combination.
Frost misses with a looping left.
Frost takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hill scores with a shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Frost.
Frost scores with a nice strike.
Frost checks the leg kick.
Hill throws a head kick that misses.
Frost takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Frost throws a right and a left that Hill avoids nicely.
Frost showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hill.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hill!
Hill slips a jab and a cross from Frost.
Hill throws a combination that misses
and Frost counters with a takedown into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hill is not content to let Frost control the position.
Frost lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill parries the strikes from Frost easily there. Frost is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hill to escape.
Hill on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hill tries to get out of the position.
Hill wants to control but Frost postures up.
Frost in side control, throwing shots but Hill defends.
Hill avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Frost.
Frost wants to take a breather but Hill manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Frost.
Frost pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hill is keeping the position for now.
Hill wants to stand but Frost is controlling the position.
Hill looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hill is trying to control the position but Frost postures up.
Frost wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost prevents Hill from getting back to his feet.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
A punch combination from Frost misses.
A jab from Frost misses.
Hill throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hill misses with a two punch combination.
Frost uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rufus Hill is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frost throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Frost, right into the meat.
Hill throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hill scores with a head kick. Frost tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Hill tries a head kick but it misses.
Frost avoids a kick to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hill, right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frost takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hill will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A big right from Frost misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost misses with a jab, cross combination.
Frost avoids the head kick by Hill.
Hill misses with an attempted mid kick.
Frost lands an overhand right.
No joy there for Hill, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hill misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hill blocks a head kick by Frost.
Frost takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Frost throws a leg kick but Hill checks it.
Frost manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Hill on his heels. He'll look to pass Hill's guard now, I'm sure.
Frost looks gassed!
Frost stopping the sweep attempt from Hill.
Frost wants to pass the guard but Hill is keeping the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hill wants to sweep but no luck.
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 Rufus Hill will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hill misses with the combination.
Hill misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Frost will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hill misses with a series of wild punches.
Hill stuffs the takedown attempt from Frost. Frost gets slowly back to his feet.
Frost throws a right and a left that Hill avoids nicely.
Hill lands with a right hand.
Hill misses with a few strikes there.
Frost misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Frost misses the target.
Hill tries to bum rush Frost with a series of wild strikes but Frost uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rufus Hill is winning the standup battle so far.
Hill scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hill misses with a few strikes there.
Hill looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill tests Frost's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hill misses with a head kick.
Hill throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Frost on the side of the head.
Frost scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hill in his tracks.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hill - that will leave a mark!
Hill with a jab.
Hill throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Frost.
Hill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Frost misses with a low kick as Hill jumps back.
Hill misses with a head kick.
Frost misses with a series of wild punches.
Hill uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Frost.
Hill falls off balance throwing a combination
and Frost counters with a two punch combo.
Hill fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill throws a sloppy head kick and Frost moves out of range easily.
Hill swinging wildly here.
Frost's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hill connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Frost scrambles back to his feet.
Hill works over Frost's head and body with a nice combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frost scores with a hook to the body. Hill takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Frost.
Hill misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Hill misses.
Hill throws a head kick that half lands.
Frost lands with a straight right. Hill didn't see that one coming.
Frost connects with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frost. Hill does a little dance to reset his feet.
Frost throws a combination. Hill tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hill tries a head kick but it misses.
Frost pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hill back to the cage. Frost follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hill displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Frost throws out the jab.
Hill misses with a two punch combination.
Hill misses with the combination.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Frost.
You can see the frustration on Hill's face as Frost controls the position.
Hill taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hill is trying to get back to his feet.
Frost connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Hill some visible discomfort.
Hill is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Frost has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Frost is staying tight to Hill's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Hill taking a bit of punishment here - Frost scoring with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost trying to control the position but Hill is working away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hill tries to buck Frost off but Frost is having none of it.
Frost cracks Hill with a big elbow.
Hill is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Hill trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Frost works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hill tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Frost has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hill is trying to stand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Justin Frost will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hill slips a jab from Frost.
Hill lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Frost circles away quickly and effectively.
Hill gets caught flat footed, as Frost shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Frost slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Frost lands a couple of elbows.
Hill wants to sweep here but Frost controlling him for the moment.
Hill working a defensive guard here.
Frost postures up and lands a big shot to Hill's brow.
Hill wants to get back to his feet but Frost is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Hill lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Frost!
Frost has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Hill's lack of action.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Frost is trying to maintain the position but Hill is very close to passing his half guard.
Hill stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Frost to get to his feet.
Hill tries to bum rush Frost with a series of wild strikes but Frost uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Frost tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hill sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Frost somewhat.
Hill fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill misses with a double jab.
A punch combination from Hill misses.
Frost blocks a low kick nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Hill. Those never looked like landing.
Hill misses with a wild combination.
Frost looks to land a left hand but Hill moved out of range nicely.
Frost will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Frost gets the takedown into side control.
Justin Frost has got the better of the ground game so far.
Frost trying to control the action but Hill is working from the bottom.
Frost has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frost will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Hill, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hill lands the left hand.
Hill swinging wildly here.
Hill misses with a head kick.
Frost throws a right hand that Hill ducks under and follows up with a left that Hill also avoids with ease.
Hill looks to land a body kick but Frost moved away.
Rufus Hill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hill will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Frost avoids the head kick by Hill.
Frost throws a looping overhand right but Hill ducks down to avoid it.
Hill throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hill throws a half hearted mid kick.
Hill lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost lands with an overhand left.
Sloppy strikes from Frost. Those never looked like landing.
Hill throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frost showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hill.
Frost is looking to score with low kicks.
Hill looks to land a combination. Frost sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hill misses the jab.
Frost tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hill is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Frost.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hill uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Frost ducks under a wild hook from Hill.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hill showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Frost.
Hill gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hill wants to land a leg kick but Frost is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Justin Frost.
I think Frost has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Justin Frost!
After the big win, Justin Frost made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Hilo Clothing Co **Laundry 3% fee** and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Diego Biamonte (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nick Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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21
195 lbs
5 - 3 - 1 |
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177 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Diego Biamonte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nick Kim!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kim ducks under a wild hook from Biamonte.
Biamonte throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kim blocks a head kick by Biamonte.
Biamonte rushes Kim and presses him up against the cage.
Kim drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Biamonte gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kim should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Biamonte creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kim's defenses.
It looks like Nick Kim has been cut.
Biamonte tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kim avoids it.
Biamonte creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kim's defenses.
Biamonte lands an elbow inside that Kim shrugs off.
Biamonte creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kim's defenses.
That has opened up Nick Kim's cut even more.
Biamonte misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kim.
Biamonte throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kim blocks it with crossed arms.
Biamonte tries a knee to the head but Kim blocks it.
Biamonte lands an elbow inside that Kim shrugs off.
Kim has Biamonte pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Biamonte manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kim jumps guard but Biamonte turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Diego Biamonte has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nick Kim.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Biamonte with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Biamonte lands an elbow that stopped Kim in his tracks for a moment.
The cut above Nick Kim's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Biamonte lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nick Kim's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Biamonte lands a nice elbow.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Nick Kim's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Diego Biamonte!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Fresh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakob Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alexander has chosen Saliva-Badass as his entrance music. Vlad Fresh has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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205 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vlad Fresh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jakob Alexander!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fresh looks to land a combination but Alexander avoids it well.
Good leg kick by Fresh there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Fresh throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Fresh scoring well with a low kick there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fresh.
Alexander lands a right hook to the body.
Fresh swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Alexander.
Fresh moves forwards but Alexander connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexander looks to score with a jab to the body but Fresh is just out of range.
Alexander goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Alexander fails to land with a series of punches.
Fresh misses with a head kick.
Alexander lands a nice looking body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fresh.
Fresh thumps Alexander with a low kick.
Sloppy strikes from Alexander. Those never looked like landing.
Alexander throws a looping overhand right but Fresh ducks down to avoid it.
Fresh clobbers Alexander with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from Fresh misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander misses the jab.
Jab, jab by Fresh - just one landing.
Alexander throws a low kick, looking for Fresh's leg but Fresh calmly moves out of range.
Fresh ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alexander moves away.
Alexander takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Alexander lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Alexander blocks a head kick by Fresh.
Fresh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Alexander lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Vlad Fresh has been cut.
Alexander looks gassed!
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!
Alexander looks to score with a jab to the body but Fresh is just out of range.
Fresh will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Alexander has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Alexander takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Fresh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Alexander takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Oooooh!!! Fresh has knocked Alexander down with a huge combo! Fresh steps away and waves a wobbly Alexander back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Alexander is rocked!
It looks like Jakob Alexander has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fresh connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Alexander covering up! Fresh comes in with a big uppercut and Alexander goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vlad Fresh!
In his post fight interview, Vlad Fresh started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Madsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lime Lister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Lime Lister was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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31
269 lbs
17 - 11 - 0 |
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25
225 lbs
15 - 12 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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BJJ Brown Belt
World class boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Madsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lime Lister!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madsen looks to land a right hand but Lister moved out of range.
Gunnar Madsen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lister ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Madsen moves away.
Nice jab there from Madsen.
Lister tries to land a body kick
and Madsen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lister tries to clinch up but Madsen circles away and keeps his distance.
Madsen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lister is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Madsen closes the distance looking for a takedown. Madsen picks Lister up and slams him brutally to the floor. Lister is out! He's out cold! Wow, you don't see a finish like that every day!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Slam). Gunnar Madsen!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Gunnar Madsen waved his t-shirt featuring Springfield HW Nutrition's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Frank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stig Helmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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265 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bubba Frank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stig Helmer!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Helmer shoots in looking for a takedown. Frank tries to sprawl out of it but Helmer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Frank manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Helmer has a takedown stuffed.
Helmer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Frank counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bubba Frank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stig Helmer.
Helmer with a poor takedown
and Frank cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Helmer.
Frank throws a nice looking combination but Helmer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Helmer throws a big shot that misses.
Helmer tries for a takedown but Frank circles away easily
letting Frank counter with a right hand.
It looks like Stig Helmer has been cut.
Helmer looks gassed!
Frank throws a combination. Helmer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frank lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Frank throws a nice looking combination but Helmer bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Helmer shoots and misses
and Frank counters with a stiff right hand.
Helmer is rocked!
Helmer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Frank circles away.
Helmer with a poor takedown
and Frank counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Helmer is still on wobbly legs! Can Frank finish him?
Frank lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Frank looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Helmer tries for a takedown but Frank circles away easily
and Frank counters with a nice right hand that sends Helmer toppling to the canvas! Helmer scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Frank finish him?!
That has opened up Stig Helmer's cut even more.
Frank is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Helmer.
Frank drops Helmer with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Helmer looks back up at him and smiles so Frank waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frank throws a shot from downtown. Helmer moves away and avoids it.
Helmer shoots in and drives through. Frank sprawls well.
No joy there for Frank, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Helmer is trying desperately to land a takedown but Frank is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Helmer.
Frank connects with a looping right hand.
Frank looks to land a left hand but Helmer moved out of range nicely.
Helmer misses with a takedown
and Frank counters with a stiff right hand.
Helmer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Frank cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Frank uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Helmer has time to react.
Helmer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Helmer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Helmer seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Frank shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Helmer is backing up but Frank catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Helmer covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Frank Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Frank!
Bubba Frank decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lamont Banner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aaron Archer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lamont Banner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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223 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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210 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lamont Banner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Archer!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Banner shoots and misses
and Archer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Banner misses with a hook. Archer ducked under it nicely.
Banner looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Archer is fending him off so far but Banner persists. Nope, Archer circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Archer as Banner shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lamont Banner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Banner has his takedown stuffed
and Archer counters with an inside leg kick.
Archer just misses with a punch to the body.
Archer throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Archer misses with a looping right.
Banner with a poor takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Banner misses with a wild body shot.
Banner drops his hands momentarily and Archer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Archer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Archer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Banner checks the leg kick nicely there.
Banner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Archer.
Banner fails with the takedown.
Banner is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Archer.
Aaron Archer is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Archer pivots, looking for a leg kick but Banner is out of range and Archer settles back down.
Banner shoots for a double leg takedown but Archer sprawls well. He's pushed Banner's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Archer bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Banner's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Banner drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Archer is looking to regain half guard here but Banner keeps moving and retains side control.
Banner tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Banner has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banner working away.
Banner looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Banner is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Archer looks calm but he's in trouble here. Banner gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Archer is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Banner lets go of the hold and Archer can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Lamont Banner!
Our winner, Lamont Banner, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luola Mies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doc Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mies comes to the cage accompanied by Can't be touched. Thomas has chosen Lunatic Fringe by Red Ryder as his entrance music. Luola Mies has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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280 lbs
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33
185 lbs
23 - 12 - 1 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luola Mies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doc Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mies avoids the head kick by Thomas.
Thomas lands a nice looking body shot.
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Mies moves away and avoids it.
Mies fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thomas checks it well.
Mies keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mies lands a slapping body shot.
Mies on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thomas. Thomas obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mies misses with a few strikes there.
Thomas connects with a body shot.
Mies misses with a body shot
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand.
Thomas throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mies.
Thomas connects with a looping right hand.
Mies is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mies misses with a double jab.
Mies lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mies tries to clinch but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas swings for the body but Mies moves out of range.
Mies swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thomas throws a body punch but Mies moves out of range.
Thomas tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thomas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mies rather than just go for the knockout.
Thomas swings for the body but Mies moves out of range.
Thomas misses with a double jab.
Thomas tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mies looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Thomas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mies forces Thomas back against the cage and clinches.
Thomas throws a punch but it's blocked by Mies.
Thomas blocks an uppercut.
Mies lands with a left to the head.
It looks like Doc Thomas has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thomas breaks from the clinch.
Mies throws a poor cross that misses
and Thomas decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Mies's guard.
Thomas controlling from the top position.
Thomas with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mies wants to stand up but Thomas is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas trying to control but Mies is working from the bottom.
Thomas preventing the sweep.
Thomas lands a couple of digs.
Thomas is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mies will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Thomas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thomas looking to pass the guard.
Thomas engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Thomas preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mies working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Mies looks to clinch
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand.
Thomas lands a right hook to the body.
Doc Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luola Mies is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mies blocks a leg kick.
Thomas 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.
Mies pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doc Thomas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doc Thomas's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Mies takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thomas misses with a straight right.
Thomas works Mies's body with a nice hook.
Mies misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
Mies doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thomas is looking to chop away at Mies's legs.
Thomas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mies swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mies throws a leg kick
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thomas throws a looping overhand right but Mies ducks down to avoid it.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thomas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mies circles away quickly and effectively.
Thomas tries a head kick but it misses.
Thomas blocks a head kick by Mies.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas works the jab nicely.
Doc Thomas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thomas rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mies moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thomas throws a shot from downtown. Mies moves away and avoids it.
Mies clinches with his opponent.
Thomas dodges an elbow strike from Mies.
Mies using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thomas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Mies wants to get back to striking at distance but Thomas won't allow it.
Mies tries to throw a body punch but Thomas avoids it by throwing Mies back against the cage.
Thomas can't find room to land a body shot as Mies controls the action.
Mies gets through Thomas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Thomas avoids a wild elbow strike from Mies.
Mies blocking some punches.
Thomas swings wildly with an uppercut but Mies uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A short right from Thomas on the inside.
Thomas tries to work over Mies's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas has Mies pressed against the cage, preventing Mies from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thomas is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Thomas tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Mies wants to stall.
A body shot lands from Thomas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas misses with a punch to the body.
Mies misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
Mies wants to stall.
Thomas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Thomas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thomas blocks a head kick by Mies.
A punch lands to the side of Mies 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mies misses with a head kick.
Thomas scores with a sloppy right hand. Mies should have avoided that one.
Thomas missing with a left hand there. Mies was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sloppy strikes from Thomas. Those never looked like landing.
A left lands for Thomas.
Thomas loads up on a big right hand but Mies slips the punch.
Mies gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mies jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thomas tries to clinch but Mies moves out of range.
Mies walks into a jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thomas working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thomas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mies blocks an uppercut.
Thomas breaks the clinch.
Thomas moves out of range as Mies strikes.
Mies misses with an uppercut. Thomas saw that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mies. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mies.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A swing and a miss from Mies.
Mies fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thomas scores with a hook to the body. Mies takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mies thows a left - swing and a miss!
A telegraphed right hand from Thomas misses the target.
Mies pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doc Thomas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Doc Thomas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mies uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thomas.
Mies doesn't manage to clinch there - Thomas circles away.
Thomas misses with a hook. Mies ducked under it nicely.
Mies misses the shot to the body.
Thomas has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Thomas there as he acknowledges the shot.
Thomas lands a leg kick that knocks Mies off balance momentarily.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Mies is just out of range.
A good leg kick by Thomas.
Thomas scores with the left hand. Mies knows he should have avoided that one.
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mies manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Mies misses its intended target.
Mies misses with the combination.
Thomas misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas works Mies's body with a nice hook.
Thomas looks to land a right hand but Mies moved out of range.
Mies doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Thomas throws a front kick aimed at Mies's knee but Mies avoids it well.
Mies takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thomas throws a push kick but Mies slaps the foot to one side.
Thomas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That kick from Thomas tenderised Mies's leg. Mies is trying to keep his angry face on.
Thomas scores with a jab.
Mies blocks a head kick by Thomas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mies connects with a nice looking jab.
Thomas lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mies fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mies tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thomas scores with a kick to the body.
Thomas feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mies's calf.
Thomas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Mies has time to react.
Nice shot by Thomas.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Mies shows good takedown defense.
Thomas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mies chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Thomas can pounce on him.
Thomas scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thomas.
Thomas getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mies steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thomas.
Thomas misses with the combination.
Mies tries to land a front kick but Thomas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thomas dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mies. That did some damage!
Mies tries to close the distance and clinch but Thomas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thomas digs a good body shot into Mies's ribs.
Mies misses with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Thomas misses the target.
Thomas tries to clinch there but Mies circles away.
Mies takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thomas takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mies is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thomas with a hook.
Thomas scores with a leg kick.
Mies tries to clinch up but Thomas circles away and keeps his distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thomas.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mies takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thomas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thomas lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Mies circles away quickly and effectively.
Mies has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doc Thomas really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Doc Thomas's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Thomas lands a nice looking body shot.
Mies keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Mies throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas throws a hook but Mies blocks it.
Thomas has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Mies throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thomas counters with a thumping low kick.
Mies dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thomas. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Mies.
Thomas closes the distance and clinches.
Mies misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thomas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thomas manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thomas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas lands with a nice body punch.
Thomas looks to land a combination but Mies avoids it well.
Thomas throws a hook but Mies blocks it.
Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mies.
Thomas shoots in and drives through. Mies sprawls well.
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mies moves away.
Thomas lands a nice shot to the body.
Thomas takes one to the chin there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Mies.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mies stuffs the takedown.
Thomas comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mies tries to bum rush Thomas with a series of wild strikes but Thomas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thomas throws a looping overhand right but Mies ducks down to avoid it.
Thomas throws a solid leg kick but Mies takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Thomas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mies scores with a jab. Thomas acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thomas staying out of range there.
Mies avoids a kick to the body.
Thomas turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mies throws a head kick but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mies takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mies moves out of range as Thomas throws a body kick.
Thomas shoots for a takedown but Mies saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Luola Mies has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Doc Thomas.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas connects with a body shot that sends Mies's belly button to the back.
Thomas moves out of range of the leg kick from Mies.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Mies.
Thomas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Mies throws a low kick, looking for Thomas's leg but Thomas calmly moves out of range.
Mies takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thomas lands a nice shot that snaps Mies's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is trying hard to land a takedown here. Mies sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
Mies gets off balance looking for a body kick
letting Thomas counter with a right hand.
Mies throws a lazy right hand but Thomas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mies throws a front kick aimed at Thomas's knee but Thomas avoids it well.
Thomas jabs Mies to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thomas lands with a shot to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mies.
Thomas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Thomas lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Luola Mies will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Doc Thomas's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Thomas throws a half hearted mid kick.
Thomas keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jab by Thomas.
Mies throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thomas.
Thomas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A combination from Thomas does no damage.
Thomas lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mies backs up against the cage.
Mies fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thomas, pushing him back against the cage.
Thomas prevents a body shot from Mies.
A left hand lands to the body for Thomas.
Mies looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mies blocks a body shot from Thomas.
Mies lands an elbow that stopped Thomas in his tracks for a moment.
Mies working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mies is trying to break free.
Thomas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Thomas is trying to force a seperation but Mies has the dominant position.
Thomas lands a body punch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A nice left hand lands by Thomas.
A frustrated look appears on Mies's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mies's efforts to push away.
Thomas is working Mies over against the cage.
Thomas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mies backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mies throws an elbow but misses.
Mies wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mies wants to break the clinch but can't.
Thomas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mies slows down the pace here.
Mies blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thomas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Thomas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Miess head.
Thomas tries to work over Mies's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thomas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thomas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Thomas avoids a wild elbow strike from Mies.
Thomas scores with a hook to the body.
Thomas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thomas digs a right hand underneath Mies's ribcage. Mies let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Thomas is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mies is defending well.
Thomas scores with a hook to the body.
Thomas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thomas lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mies.
Thomas lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Thomas.
Mies's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mies blocks a body shot from Thomas.
Thomas lands with a light punch inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mies is fighting off a takedown attempt but Thomas is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Mies to the mat. Mies regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Thomas loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Luola Mies has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Doc Thomas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Thomas seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mies has his foot on Thomas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thomas works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mies is trying to control the position but Thomas postures up.
Thomas trying to control but Mies is working from the bottom.
Thomas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mies is keeping the position for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Mies has his foot on Thomas's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thomas works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thomas controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Doc Thomas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Thomas 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 46:49
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Doc Thomas!
Doc Thomas gave a mention to - - - - - All Nutrients 160 - - - - - in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gage Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Martinez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martinez has chosen Non Phixion - The CIA Is Trying To Kill Me as his entrance music. Gage Thomas could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ricardo Martinez's chin.
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gage Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricardo Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas misses with a hook.
Thomas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thomas takes a swing at Martinez's ribcage but misses.
Thomas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thomas lands a really nice looking cross but Martinez seems unphased.
Thomas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thomas is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thomas swings widly with a right hand
and Martinez counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thomas's knee momentarily.
Thomas misses with a straight right.
Thomas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gage Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas throws a hook to the side of Martinez's head but Martinez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
Martinez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martinez throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez scores with a nice head shot.
Martinez goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Thomas throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Thomas misses the shot to the body.
Thomas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Martinez at a distance.
Martinez wants to land a leg kick but Thomas is out of range.
Thomas just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Martinez.
Martinez throws a low kick, looking for Thomas's leg but Thomas calmly moves out of range.
Martinez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but Martinez moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez scores with a hook to the body. Thomas takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Thomas looks to throw the jab but Martinez is out of range.
Nice defenses there by Martinez.
Thomas lands with an overhand left.
A telegraphed right hand from Thomas misses the target.
Thomas with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Martinez lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thomas takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Martinez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Martinez.
Thomas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martinez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thomas throws the kick towards the body but Martinez avoids it.
Thomas jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thomas tries to clinch up but Martinez circles away and keeps his distance.
Thomas misses with a low kick as Martinez jumps back.
Martinez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Martinez lands a leg kick that knocks Thomas off balance momentarily.
Martinez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Thomas.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Martinez!
Thomas throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Martinez counters with a low kick, right behind Thomas 's knee.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martinez scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Thomas throws a head kick that misses.
Martinez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thomas scores with a body shot.
Thomas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Martinez is out of range.
Ricardo Martinez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thomas fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gage Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas throws a body kick that misses.
Martinez lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Martinez checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martinez was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Jab by Martinez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricardo Martinez dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Martinez takes a swing at Thomas's ribcage but misses.
Martinez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Thomas at a distance.
Martinez lands a nice shot that snaps Thomas's head back.
Martinez fakes the leg kick and cracks Thomas in the body.
Thomas shoots in for a takedown but Martinez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Thomas looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Thomas throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Martinez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thomas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Martinez's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas wants to control but Martinez is keeping him busy.
Thomas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Martinez blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thomas.
Still in half guard, Thomas seems content to control.
Martinez keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thomas trying to control the action but Martinez is working from the bottom.
Martinez avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Thomas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Thomas is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We're going to have a standup here because Gage Thomas wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Martinez checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Thomas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Thomas is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Martinez's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Martinez leaves Thomas with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Martinez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Martinez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Thomas misses with a head kick.
Thomas scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheers as Thomas lands an impressive looking overhand right. Martinez doesn't seem phased though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martinez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thomas takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thomas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Martinez.
Martinez looks to throw the jab but Thomas is out of range.
Martinez moves out of range as Thomas strikes.
Martinez takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A lazy left from Martinez finds it's target.
Martinez avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Thomas misses with a wild body shot.
A lazy left from Martinez finds it's target.
Thomas is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Thomas throws a hook to the side of Martinez's head but Martinez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Martinez.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Martinez motions for Thomas to come forward. Martinez throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Martinez fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Thomas has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Thomas throws a wild body kick that Martinez sees coming a mile off.
Thomas throws a leg kick that is checked
and Martinez counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Martinez looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thomas fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gage Thomas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thomas stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Martinez.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ricardo Martinez will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
Martinez avoids the body shot from Thomas.
Martinez swats away the attempt to clinch by Thomas.
Thomas misses with a straight left.
Thomas misses with a left hand
and Martinez counters with an inside leg kick.
Martinez lands a high kick!
Thomas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martinez chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Martinez throws a low kick but Thomas avoids it.
Martinez works Thomas's body with a nice hook.
Martinez lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martinez manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Martinez lands a big head kick that sends Thomas tumbling to the mat! Martinez takes a step backwards and waves Thomas back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Thomas is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas 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.
Oh Thomas is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Thomas misses with a left hand
and Martinez counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Thomas out cold! What a finish! Martinez 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 1:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ricardo Martinez!
An out of breath Ricardo Martinez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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