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IMMA 87: 155 Semi Finals PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rolando Garcia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Holyfield (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garcia comes to the cage accompanied by Sound And Fury - I've Got Rabies. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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35
164 lbs
25 - 12 - 2 |
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181 cm
30
169 lbs
26 - 18 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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ADCC Champion
Good low kicks
Powerful |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 12 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rolando Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Holyfield!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holyfield looks to throw the jab but Garcia is out of range.
Garcia connects with a crisp jab.
Holyfield on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Garcia. Garcia obviously looking to wear him down.
Holyfield connects with a good right hand that stumbles Garcia. Garcia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A looping hook to the body misses from Holyfield. Garcia does a little dance to reset his feet.
Holyfield blocks a low kick nicely.
Holyfield throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Garcia.
Good exchange - Garcia coming out on top.
Garcia bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Holyfield is trying to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holyfield taking a bit of punishment here - Garcia scoring with strikes.
Garcia connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Holyfield some visible discomfort.
Holyfield is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Holyfield is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Garcia advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield is trying desperately to improve position.
Garcia with a couple of short strikes.
Holyfield working to try and regain half guard.
Garcia lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Holyfield hang on?
Garcia lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Garcia lands a big shot there that rocks Holyfield but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia punishing his opponent with strikes.
Holyfield is wriggling around trying to escape.
Holyfield taking shots to the head.
Holyfield is rocked!
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
A nice elbow there by Garcia.
Holyfield is still in real trouble! Can Garcia finish him?
Holyfield can't escape the position.
Garcia trying to control but Holyfield is having none of it.
Holyfield seems to have recovered his senses.
Holyfield is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia with the ground and pound from mount.
Garcia punishing his opponent with strikes.
Garcia cracks Holyfield with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Garcia fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Garcia wants to control the pace but Holyfield is squirming around nicely.
BOOM! Garcia connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Holyfield working to try and regain half guard.
Garcia has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Garcia lands a heavy elbow.
Garcia is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garcia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Garcia misses with the combination.
Holyfield on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Holyfield throws a leg kick that misses.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holyfield moves away.
Holyfield takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Garcia dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Holyfield. That did some damage!
Garcia connects with a nice looking jab.
Holyfield fails with the takedown.
Holyfield moves out of range as Garcia strikes.
Holyfield throws a leg kick that misses.
Holyfield 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.
Garcia clobbers Holyfield with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garcia pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Garcia closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Garcia lands in his opponent's guard.
Garcia won't allow Holyfield to sweep him here.
Garcia postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Garcia trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Holyfield manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Holyfield preventing the sweep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garcia is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolando Garcia dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Holyfield.
Holyfield throws a shot to the body.
Garcia tries to land a leg kick but Holyfield saw it coming and moves away.
Garcia keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Garcia thows a leg kick but Holyfield checks it
and Garcia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Holyfield throws a lazy right hand but Garcia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nate Holyfield seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Holyfield throws a jab when Garcia was well out of range.
Garcia closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Holyfield did well to prevent Garcia getting side control.
Garcia is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Holyfield doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Garcia.
Holyfield regains full guard. Nicely done.
Garcia landing with the ground and pound.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Holyfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holyfield is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Garcia trying to control but Holyfield is working from the bottom.
Holyfield looking for a guillotine here but Garcia defends easily.
Garcia 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.
Garcia works over Holyfield with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holyfield working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garcia.
Rolando Garcia overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Garcia lands a couple of elbows.
Garcia postures up in Holyfield's guard and throws a big left but Holyfield blocks it.
Garcia landing with the ground and pound.
Holyfield being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Garcia's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Garcia connects with a couple of short punches.
Holyfield looking for a sweep. Not yet Holyfield, not yet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Holyfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holyfield is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Garcia trying to control the position from guard on top but Holyfield is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garcia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Holyfield has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Garcia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Holyfield can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Garcia controls the pace.
Holyfield is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Garcia is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Garcia lands a nice short elbow.
Garcia looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Garcia.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garcia lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Holyfield is looking to improve his position.
Holyfield makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Holyfield.
Garcia working some strikes from top position.
Garcia is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Holyfield can do to turn this around?
Holyfield wants to sweep here but Garcia controlling him for the moment.
Holyfield escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Garcia gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Holyfield is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holyfield manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Holyfield goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Garcia turns into him and now he's in Holyfield's guard.
Garcia trying to control but Holyfield is working from the bottom.
Garcia cracks Holyfield with a solid left hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Garcia wants to control from the top but Holyfield keeps moving.
Garcia won't allow Holyfield to sweep him here.
Holyfield has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Garcia can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Garcia scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rolando Garcia dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Garcia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Holyfield.
Garcia throws out a powerful jab.
A clash of legs there as Holyfield blocks the low kick.
Garcia keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Garcia scores with a hook to the body. Holyfield takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Holyfield gets caught napping as Garcia dives in and scores a takedown. Holyfield manages to retain guard.
Holyfield looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Holyfield keeping moving, preventing Garcia from controlling successfully.
Garcia not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Garcia lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Garcia lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Garcia trying to control but Holyfield is working from the bottom.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holyfield is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Holyfield takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia stands up over Holyfield, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Garcia is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Garcia trying to control but Holyfield is working from the bottom.
Garcia 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.
Holyfield is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Garcia is aware though and is defending well.
Garcia trying to control but Holyfield is working from the bottom.
Garcia is really struggling to control Holyfield but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Rolando Garcia just wasn't active enough.
Garcia takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Holyfield connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia connects with the punch.
Holyfield lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Holyfield is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garcia.
Holyfield doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Garcia misses with a hook to the body
and Holyfield makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Holyfield tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garcia slips a jab from Holyfield.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garcia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Garcia changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Holyfield looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Holyfield is looking for a sweep.
Garcia moves into full mount!
Garcia prevents Holyfield from getting the reversal.
Garcia is working for a guillotine from mount but Holyfield frees his head quite easily.
Holyfield working to try and regain half guard.
Rolando Garcia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is landing with some decent strikes but Holyfield is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Garcia lands a nice shot to the head.
Holyfield takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Holyfield is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Garcia takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nate Holyfield has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garcia lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Holyfield hang on?
Holyfield is looking to improve his position but Garcia isn't that keen on the idea.
Garcia lands with some strikes.
Holyfield working to try and regain half guard.
Garcia unloading with bombs!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garcia has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Holyfield's face.
Holyfield is bucking up trying to escape but Garcia cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Garcia content just to control the position here.
Garcia scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Holyfield?
Holyfield regains half guard.
Garcia slows the pace down in half guard.
Garcia is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Holyfield has managed to free his arm - good work.
Garcia working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Holyfield looking for submissions off his back.
Holyfield is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Garcia scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rolando Garcia showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Garcia has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rolando Garcia!
Rolando Garcia thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Karl Grossman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aiden ORielly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grossman comes to the cage accompanied by The Devil's Rejects. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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25
154 lbs
15 - 6 - 1 |
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180 cm
33
163 lbs
27 - 13 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Karl Grossman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aiden ORielly!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ORielly connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Karl Grossman has been cut.
Grossman lands a right hook to the body.
ORielly thows a body shot but no joy.
Grossman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A head kick misses from Grossman.
A clash of legs there as ORielly blocks the low kick.
ORielly staying out of range there.
Grossman lands with a hook. ORielly tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
ORielly throws a poor cross that misses
and Grossman counters with a one-two to the body.
ORielly shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
ORielly trying to control the position from guard on top but Grossman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Grossman holds on and takes a little breather.
ORielly scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
ORielly not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
ORielly trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Grossman keeping full guard, as ORielly tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grossman controls ORielly momentarily but ORielly frees himself.
Grossman keeping moving, preventing ORielly from controlling successfully.
ORielly throwing strikes but missing.
Grossman working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Grossman throws a shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Grossman looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
ORielly misses with a looping left.
Karl Grossman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Grossman moves into range and clinches up with ORielly.
Grossman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of ORielly backwards.
ORielly slowing the pace effectively.
A short right from ORielly on the inside.
ORielly breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ORielly lands with an overhand left.
ORielly catches Grossman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grossman tests ORielly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grossman throws a wild body kick that ORielly sees coming a mile off.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grossman.
ORielly swings widly with a right hand
and Grossman counters with a nice low kick that buckles ORielly's knee momentarily.
Grossman misses with an uppercut. ORielly saw that one coming.
That kick from ORielly tenderised Grossman's leg. Grossman is trying to keep his angry face on.
ORielly throws a leg kick
enabling Grossman to counter with a crisp jab.
Grossman blocks a head kick by ORielly.
Grossman misses with a head kick.
ORielly throws a jab when Grossman was well out of range.
Grossman throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
ORielly with a jab.
ORielly throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grossman throws a leg kick that misses.
ORielly swings widly with a right hand
and ORielly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grossman is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
ORielly slips a straight right by Grossman.
Good exchange - Grossman coming out on top.
ORielly tries to work over Grossman's front leg with a kick but Grossman checks it.
Grossman misses with a two punch combination.
Grossman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from ORielly.
Karl Grossman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grossman has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by ORielly.
ORielly throws a hook but Grossman blocks it.
Grossman takes a swing at ORielly's ribcage but misses.
ORielly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grossman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
ORielly throws a low kick but Grossman avoids it.
ORielly blocks a head kick by Grossman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ORielly misses with a low kick.
ORielly stuns Grossman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
ORielly scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A jab lands there for Grossman.
ORielly moves out of range of the body kick from Grossman.
Grossman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from ORielly.
A jab from Grossman finds it's way through ORielly's defenses.
Grossman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
ORielly is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Grossman tries to land a knee to the head but ORielly blocks with his arms.
Grossman connects with a knee to the head.
ORielly blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grossman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
ORielly misses with a hook to the ribs.
ORielly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grossman misses with a punch on the inside.
Grossman missing with knees to the body.
ORielly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aiden ORielly will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Karl Grossman's cut.
That's time! Grossman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
ORielly shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
ORielly walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That kick from Grossman tenderised ORielly's leg. ORielly is trying to keep his angry face on.
The fighters circling - ORielly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Good exchange - ORielly coming out on top.
ORielly loads up on a big right hand but Grossman slips the punch.
ORielly scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
ORielly keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
ORielly shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grossman sprawls well. Grossman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. ORielly gets slowly back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
ORielly takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Grossman throws a hook to the side of ORielly's head but ORielly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grossman is looking to clinch.
Karl Grossman is winning the standup battle so far.
ORielly chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grossman can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some bone on bone action there as Grossman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab, jab by ORielly - just one landing.
Grossman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grossman.
ORielly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grossman moves away.
Grossman fakes a jab and throws a low kick but ORielly checks it well.
Grossman wants to clinch up but ORielly keeps it at a distance.
Grossman looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A decent looking cross lands there for ORielly.
Decent striking displayed by Grossman there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grossman. That's going to slow ORielly down.
ORielly slips a jab and a cross from Grossman.
ORielly checks a leg kick nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grossman. That's going to slow ORielly down.
Nice cross by Grossman.
ORielly throws a lazy uppercut
and Grossman counters with a low kick, right behind ORielly 's knee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A leg kick checked by ORielly.
ORielly's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grossman under the eye.
ORielly looks to throw a body kick
and Grossman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps ORielly thinking.
Grossman walks into a stiff left hand from ORielly.
Grossman misses with a leg kick.
Grossman on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Grossman.
Nice defenses there by Grossman.
Grossman tries a head kick but it misses.
Grossman scores with a nice strike.
ORielly is looking to slow Grossman down with leg kicks.
ORielly has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Grossman.
Grossman lands a nice leg kick that just misses ORielly's sensitive parts.
Grossman leaves ORielly with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Karl Grossman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aiden ORielly.
Grossman lands a slapping body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick there by Grossman.
ORielly is breathing heavily.
Grossman lands a leg kick that knocks ORielly off balance momentarily.
Grossman throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Grossman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Grossman will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
ORielly's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grossman.
Grossman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grossman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
ORielly on the wrong end of a nice jab.
ORielly misses with an uppercut. Grossman saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from ORielly.
Grossman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grossman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Grossman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but ORielly was well out of range. Poor timing from Grossman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ORielly fakes the leg kick and cracks Grossman in the body.
ORielly takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from ORielly misses.
ORielly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
ORielly misses the shot to the body.
ORielly throws a big shot that misses.
Grossman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but ORielly was well out of range. Poor timing from Grossman.
Grossman throws a head kick but ORielly moves out of range.
Grossman slips under a jab.
Grossman tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A lazy body kick from Grossman
letting ORielly counter with a right hand.
Grossman throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Grossman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but ORielly moves away.
Grossman misses with a low kick as ORielly jumps back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Grossman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Karl Grossman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Grossman cracks the inside of ORielly's front leg.
Grossman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by ORielly. ORielly obviously looking to wear him down.
Grossman walks into a stiff left hand from ORielly.
A slapping leg kick lands for ORielly.
ORielly moves away from the strike by Grossman.
Grossman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Grossman tries to work over ORielly's front leg with a kick but ORielly checks it.
ORielly with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grossman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Grossman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grossman tries a head kick but it misses.
Grossman chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before ORielly can pounce on him.
ORielly lands the left hand.
Grossman moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
ORielly has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Grossman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ORielly works over Grossman's head and body with a nice combination.
ORielly keeps Grossman at a distance using the push kick.
ORielly throws a hook but Grossman blocks it.
Grossman scores with a hook.
ORielly walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Grossman checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
ORielly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Grossman.
Grossman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grossman moves out of range of the strikes.
ORielly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Grossman misses with a double jab.
A slow jab from ORielly misses its intended target.
Grossman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from ORielly.
ORielly thows a body shot but no joy.
Grossman throws a big shot that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grossman moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A jab from ORielly misses.
ORielly takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grossman cracks the inside of ORielly's front leg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grossman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
ORielly stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grossman.
ORielly gets the takedown into side control.
ORielly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Grossman managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by ORielly.
ORielly lands a few punches from side control.
ORielly throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Grossman is not content to let ORielly control the position.
Grossman is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grossman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grossman tries to roll over but ORielly keeps him under control.
ORielly keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Grossman is trying to maintain the position but ORielly is very close to passing his half guard.
ORielly has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
ORielly sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Grossman defending well though.
ORielly throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
ORielly thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Grossman's head.
ORielly is trying to control the action in half guard but Grossman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grossman is looking for a sweep. ORielly is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
ORielly trying to pass the guard but Grossman defending well.
ORielly is just content to waste time from the top position. Grossman takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grossman manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Grossman avoids the attempt from ORielly to control.
Grossman trying to control but ORielly is having none of it.
ORielly is trying to escape the mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ORielly holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Grossman tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Aiden ORielly.
I think ORielly 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Aiden ORielly!
An out of breath and clearly excited Aiden ORielly thanked Sharon Needles Nutrition (Donation givebacks PROMO for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rashad Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Hardly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson comes to the cage accompanied by Wu Tang - Triumph. Hardly is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Eminem- Not Afraid. Rashad Jackson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Rashad Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Hardly!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Jackson was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hardly is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jackson landing strikes from the mount and Hardly is in trouble!
Jackson putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Hardly is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Hardly covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rashad Jackson!
Our winner, Rashad Jackson, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Kublai Congo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abe Goldman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Congo comes to the cage accompanied by Lil' Jamal - Genetic For Terror. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kublai Congo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abe Goldman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goldman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Congo's hands.
Congo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goldman.
Congo moves away from the strike by Goldman.
Goldman throws a lazy uppercut
and Congo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Congo throws a head kick that Goldman semi-blocks.
Goldman throws a leg kick but Congo moved away.
Goldman misses with an uppercut
and Goldman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Goldman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Goldman misses with a looping left.
Congo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goldman.
Goldman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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!
Goldman cracks the inside of Congo's front leg.
Goldman throws a looping overhand right but Congo ducks down to avoid it.
Congo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Goldman to score with a decent uppercut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Goldman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Goldman wants it to stay on the feet.
Congo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goldman.
Nice cross by Goldman.
Congo checks a leg kick nicely.
Congo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Goldman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goldman cracks Congo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Goldman sizes up Congo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Goldman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Congo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goldman.
Goldman scores with a one two! Congo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Goldman is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Congo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
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!
Goldman clinches with his opponent.
Goldman tries a body shot but Congo blocks it.
Goldman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goldman lands a nice uppercut.
Goldman scores with a shot to the side of Congo's head.
Congo looking to throw knees to the head but Goldman is blocking nicely.
Goldman is leaning against Congo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Goldman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goldman lands a jab to Congo's midsection.
Goldman throws a big shot that misses.
Goldman throws a jab but it's blocked by Congo.
Goldman misses with a hook. Congo ducked under it nicely.
Goldman takes a swing at Congo's ribcage but misses.
Goldman connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Congo misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman misses with a left hand
and Congo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Goldman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Goldman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Goldman swings widly with a right hand
and Congo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Abe Goldman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goldman scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Congo scores with a leg kick.
Goldman scores with a jab.
Nice straight punches there by Goldman. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Goldman.
Goldman pushes Congo up against the cage in a clinch.
Congo prevents a body shot from Goldman.
A hook to the body from Goldman.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goldman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Congo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goldman thows a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldman tries to clinch up but Congo circles away and keeps his distance.
Abe Goldman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Goldman tries to close the distance and clinch but Congo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goldman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Goldman throws a hook but Congo blocks it.
Goldman misses with a body kick.
Congo checks a leg kick.
Congo looks to score with a jab to the body but Goldman is just out of range.
Congo is looking to wear down Goldman with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Congo staying out of range there.
Goldman throws a push kick but Congo slaps the foot to one side.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Congo shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Goldman napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abe Goldman dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Goldman throws out a leg kick but Congo moves out of range and Goldman only half commits.
Goldman thows a leg kick but Congo checks it
and Congo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Goldman has a couple of punches blocked by Congo.
Goldman with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Congo goes for a takedown attempt but Goldman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Goldman thuds a left hand into Congo's body.
Goldman lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Goldman throws a hook but Congo avoids it easily.
Goldman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Congo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A swing and a miss from Goldman.
Goldman moves into the clinch successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Congo misses with some punches.
Congo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Goldman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goldman misses with a punch on the inside.
Congo prevents a body shot from Goldman.
Congo drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Congo tries to work over Goldman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Congo misses with a body punch.
Goldman swings wildly with an uppercut but Congo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goldman scores with a shot to the side of Congo's head.
Goldman misses with some punches.
Congo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Congo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goldman scores with a shot to the side of Congo's head.
Congo struggles to land a body shot inside as Goldman controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Congo blocks an uppercut.
Congo tries to score a body lock takedown but Goldman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kublai Congo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Goldman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Congo's brow.
Goldman tries to work over Congo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goldman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goldman has a couple of punches blocked by Congo.
Goldman misses with the head strike.
Congo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Congo tries to stall but Goldman uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Congo throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Goldman blocks it with crossed arms.
Goldman manages to break the clinch.
Goldman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Goldman throws the kick towards the body but Congo avoids it.
Congo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Congo misses with a wild body shot.
Goldman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman misses with a wild body shot.
Goldman checks a leg kick.
Congo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Congo throws a leg kick but Goldman moved away.
Goldman misses with a wild body shot.
Congo gets the takedown into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Congo with the ground and pound but Goldman regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Congo wants to pass the guard but Goldman is defending well.
Congo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldman tries to get to full guard but Congo has control of the leg.
Congo trying to pass the guard but Goldman defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Goldman has hold of Congo's hands but Congo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Abe Goldman 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. And we move into the final round!
Congo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Congo blocks the low kick.
Congo scores with a nice body kick.
Congo connects with a body shot.
Goldman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Goldman takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Goldman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Congo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Congo.
Goldman throws a body punch but Congo moves out of range.
Abe Goldman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goldman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Congo just misses with a punch to the body.
Goldman lands with a slapping head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Congo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Congo throws a sloppy body shot
and Goldman counters with a nice uppercut.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Congo.
Congo misses with a wild body shot.
Congo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left lands for Goldman.
Goldman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goldman avoids the body shot from Congo.
Goldman ducks right into an uppercut from Congo.
A jab from Goldman misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldman throws a hook to the side of Congo's head but Congo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Goldman looks to land a left hand but Congo moved out of range nicely.
Goldman rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Congo counters with a nice body shot.
Congo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Goldman checks it well.
Kublai Congo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goldman closes the distance looking to clinch
and Congo counters with a shoot takedown. Goldman fights it but they end up in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Congo stands and throws Goldman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Goldman managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Congo.
Congo tries to score with some ground and pound. Goldman controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldman is trying to get back to his feet.
An elbow from Congo crashes against the mat.
Goldman is not content to let Congo control the position.
Congo taking a break here but Goldman is having none of it and regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Congo seems to be looking for submissions.
Congo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Congo wants to free his trapped foot but Goldman is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Congo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kublai Congo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Goldman 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abe Goldman!
Abe Goldman gave a mention to Hellraiser Fightgear ($10-$20 Clothing) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dumbass McWeakhands (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Unbreakable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Unbreakable has chosen Busta and Yelawolf - Break Ya Neck as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dumbass McWeakhands!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Unbreakable!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McWeakhands misses with an uppercut. Unbreakable saw that one coming.
McWeakhands misses with a low kick.
McWeakhands looks to land a body kick but Unbreakable moved away.
Good work by McWeakhands as he checks the leg kick.
A slow jab from McWeakhands misses its intended target.
Unbreakable keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McWeakhands moves into the clinch.
McWeakhands breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McWeakhands fails with an attempt to clinch.
Unbreakable staying out of range there.
Dumbass McWeakhands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Unbreakable moves out of range of the body kick from McWeakhands.
McWeakhands fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Unbreakable looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McWeakhands misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Unbreakable ducks under a wild hook from McWeakhands.
A nice leg kick lands there from McWeakhands.
McWeakhands swings for the body but Unbreakable moves out of range.
Unbreakable swats away the attempt to clinch by McWeakhands.
McWeakhands tries to clinch but Unbreakable is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWeakhands looks to score with a jab to the body but Unbreakable is just out of range.
A slow jab from McWeakhands misses its intended target.
McWeakhands takes a swing at Unbreakable's ribcage but misses.
Dumbass McWeakhands is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Unbreakable wants to clinch.
McWeakhands dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Unbreakable. That did some damage!
McWeakhands thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from McWeakhands. Unbreakable does a little dance to reset his feet.
McWeakhands misses with a looping left.
McWeakhands throws a leg kick
letting Unbreakable counter with a right hand.
McWeakhands throws a hook to the side of Unbreakable's head but Unbreakable sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Unbreakable dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McWeakhands lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
McWeakhands looks to land a right hand but Unbreakable moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from McWeakhands misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Unbreakable misses its intended target.
McWeakhands gets in close and instigates a clinch.
McWeakhands lands a left hand.
McWeakhands tries a body shot but Unbreakable blocks it.
Unbreakable is looking for a takedown.
A short left from Unbreakable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McWeakhands has a couple of punches blocked by Unbreakable.
McWeakhands tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Unbreakable's elbow.
McWeakhands can't find room to land a body shot as Unbreakable controls the action.
McWeakhands misses with a punch to the body.
Unbreakable's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Unbreakable tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Unbreakable.
McWeakhands misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Unbreakable misses with a low kick.
McWeakhands gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Unbreakable makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from McWeakhands.
Unbreakable is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A slow jab from McWeakhands misses its intended target.
McWeakhands pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Unbreakable checks a low kick from McWeakhands.
Unbreakable doesn't manage to clinch there - McWeakhands circles away.
McWeakhands is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Unbreakable's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Unbreakable throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McWeakhands listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Jon Unbreakable has been cut.
McWeakhands throws a push kick but Unbreakable slaps the foot to one side.
Unbreakable throws a leg kick which misses McWeakhands's front leg but catches the back leg as McWeakhands tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from McWeakhands.
McWeakhands lands the left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands misses with an uppercut. Unbreakable saw that one coming.
McWeakhands tries a head kick but it misses.
Unbreakable blocks a low kick nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McWeakhands misses with a wild body shot.
McWeakhands avoids a kick to the body.
Unbreakable lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McWeakhands takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
McWeakhands feints and then cracks Unbreakable's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Unbreakable down.
Unbreakable scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McWeakhands looks to land a combination but Unbreakable avoids it well.
McWeakhands swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Unbreakable.
Unbreakable uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McWeakhands.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Unbreakable 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.
McWeakhands lands the left hand.
McWeakhands misses with a looping left.
Unbreakable lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dumbass McWeakhands dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jon Unbreakable's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
McWeakhands misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Unbreakable.
A big right from McWeakhands misses.
Unbreakable feints and then cracks McWeakhands's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McWeakhands down.
McWeakhands ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Unbreakable ducks under a wild hook from McWeakhands.
Unbreakable scores with a jab to the head.
McWeakhands lands a jab to the nose.
McWeakhands moves in looking to clinch but Unbreakable pushes him off.
Unbreakable is looking to clinch.
Dumbass McWeakhands is winning the standup battle so far.
Unbreakable ducks under a wild hook from McWeakhands.
Unbreakable takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McWeakhands is looking to clinch but Unbreakable is avoiding it.
McWeakhands thows a left - swing and a miss!
McWeakhands turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McWeakhands throws a leg kick but Unbreakable sees it coming and checks it nicely.
McWeakhands throws out a powerful jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWeakhands tries to clinch there but Unbreakable circles away.
McWeakhands throws a hook but Unbreakable blocks it.
McWeakhands misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Unbreakable counters with a leg kick.
McWeakhands throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Unbreakable sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
McWeakhands throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Unbreakable.
Unbreakable ducks under a wild hook from McWeakhands.
Unbreakable throws a series of punches but McWeakhands avoids them all with ease.
Unbreakable tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from McWeakhands. Unbreakable does a little dance to reset his feet.
McWeakhands throws a jab but it's blocked by Unbreakable.
Unbreakable jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Unbreakable on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McWeakhands. McWeakhands obviously looking to wear him down.
McWeakhands digs a good body shot into Unbreakable's ribs.
McWeakhands throws a solid leg kick but Unbreakable takes the impact on his shin and smiles at McWeakhands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands misses with a kick to the body.
McWeakhands tries to clinch up but Unbreakable circles away and keeps his distance.
McWeakhands clinches up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Unbreakable tries a body shot but McWeakhands blocks it.
Unbreakable taking a breather.
Unbreakable lands a right hand.
Unbreakable blocking some punches.
McWeakhands breaks from the clinch.
McWeakhands takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
McWeakhands clobbers Unbreakable with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McWeakhands throws a push kick but Unbreakable slaps the foot to one side.
Unbreakable throws a low kick but McWeakhands avoids it.
A solid body kick from McWeakhands.
Unbreakable avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands is looking to clinch.
A swing and a miss from McWeakhands.
McWeakhands is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Unbreakable connects with a body shot that sends McWeakhands's belly button to the back.
Unbreakable shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. McWeakhands eats them both and turns towards Unbreakable to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McWeakhands walks into a stiff left hand from Unbreakable.
McWeakhands feints and then cracks Unbreakable's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Unbreakable down.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Unbreakable checks a low kick from McWeakhands.
McWeakhands closes the distance and clinches.
Unbreakable blocking some punches.
Unbreakable scores with a shoulder strike.
Unbreakable swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Unbreakable takes a shot to the head.
Unbreakable has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. McWeakhands is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Unbreakable's elbow.
A frustrated look appears on Unbreakable's face as he tries to break the clinch.
McWeakhands throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Unbreakables head.
Unbreakable trying to control the position but instead, McWeakhands has worked for underhooks and has pushed Unbreakable into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McWeakhands goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Unbreakable.
Unbreakable has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McWeakhands creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Unbreakable is looking to take this one to the mat.
McWeakhands tries a body shot but Unbreakable blocks it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McWeakhands swings wildly with an uppercut but Unbreakable uses good head movement to avoid it.
Unbreakable blocks an elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dumbass McWeakhands dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jon Unbreakable'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. This is the final round!
McWeakhands throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A bone on bone clash there as Unbreakable blocks the leg kick.
McWeakhands throws a right and a left that Unbreakable avoids nicely.
A jab from McWeakhands misses.
McWeakhands throws a leg kick but Unbreakable sees it coming and moves out of range.
McWeakhands pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
McWeakhands throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Unbreakable swings for the body but McWeakhands moves out of range.
McWeakhands swings for the body but Unbreakable moves out of range.
Unbreakable throws a low kick but McWeakhands moves out of range easily.
McWeakhands lands with an overhand left.
McWeakhands throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Unbreakable lands a nice looking body shot.
Unbreakable uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McWeakhands.
Unbreakable scores with a spinning back kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWeakhands lands a nice looking body shot.
McWeakhands lands a nice leg kick that just misses Unbreakable's sensitive parts.
McWeakhands throws a leg kick that is checked
and Unbreakable connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Unbreakable lands a nice looking body shot.
McWeakhands throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
McWeakhands throws a jab but it's blocked by Unbreakable.
A looping hook to the body misses from McWeakhands. Unbreakable does a little dance to reset his feet.
Unbreakable changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McWeakhands moves into range and clinches up with Unbreakable.
Nice body punch from Unbreakable.
McWeakhands tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McWeakhands goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Unbreakable slows down the pace here.
McWeakhands misses with a body punch.
Jon Unbreakable has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dumbass McWeakhands is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unbreakable is trying to break the clinch but McWeakhands is controlling him.
Unbreakable scores with a nice hook to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Unbreakable is struggling to control the position.
McWeakhands on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Unbreakable pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Unbreakable checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McWeakhands moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Unbreakable - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWeakhands avoids the elbow strike from Unbreakable, against the cage.
McWeakhands keeps control of Unbreakable as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short right from McWeakhands.
Unbreakable lands a shoulder strike.
Unbreakable misses with a punch to the body.
McWeakhands lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Unbreakable or not.
Unbreakable has McWeakhands pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. McWeakhands manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Unbreakable is trying to break the clinch but McWeakhands is controlling him.
Unbreakable is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Unbreakable misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by McWeakhands as Unbreakable tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Unbreakable fails to land.
Unbreakable throws a head punch that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Unbreakable.
Unbreakable manages to break the clinch.
Unbreakable ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
McWeakhands throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Unbreakable scores with a leg kick.
Unbreakable takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Unbreakable dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McWeakhands. That did some damage!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jon Unbreakable.
I think McWeakhands has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dumbass McWeakhands!
After winning the bout, Dumbass McWeakhands thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Wise (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Viktor Kowalczyk (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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dennis Wise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Viktor Kowalczyk!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Wise as Kowalczyk shoots in.
Kowalczyk with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kowalczyk throws out a leg kick but Wise moves out of range and Kowalczyk only half commits.
Kowalczyk walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wise checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Kowalczyk pushes Wise away with a front kick.
Kowalczyk connects with a body shot that sends Wise's belly button to the back.
Wise lands a slapping body shot.
Kowalczyk 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.
Wise misses with an uppercut. Kowalczyk saw that one coming.
Wise with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kowalczyk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wise keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalczyk connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kowalczyk 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.
Kowalczyk looks to land a left hand but Wise moved out of range nicely.
Wise throws a sloppy body shot
so Kowalczyk counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kowalczyk is looking to work some ground and pound but Wise has wrist control.
Kowalczyk works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kowalczyk throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kowalczyk not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kowalczyk is looking to take a break and control but Wise is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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!
Wise keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalczyk lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kowalczyk is looking to take a break and control but Wise is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kowalczyk is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Kowalczyk thows a huge punch but Wise dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wise blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk is looking to stall here but Wise recovers full guard.
Kowalczyk with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wise keeping moving, preventing Kowalczyk from controlling successfully.
Kowalczyk tries to free his leg and advance position but Wise is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalczyk throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wise works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wise keeping moving, preventing Kowalczyk from controlling successfully.
Kowalczyk postures up and lands a big shot to Wise's brow.
Wise looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kowalczyk is one step ahead there.
Wise has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kowalczyk has passed into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kowalczyk is looking to take a break and control but Wise is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Viktor Kowalczyk dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wise throws a jab when Kowalczyk was well out of range.
Wise 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.
Kowalczyk lands with a nice body punch.
Wise checks the leg kick.
Wise instigates a clinch.
Kowalczyk avoiding damage as Wise throws knees to the body.
Kowalczyk can't find room to land a body shot as Wise controls the action.
Wise works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk blocks an elbow strike from Wise.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kowalczyk stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wise misses with a knee to the head.
Wise blocking some punches.
Kowalczyk throws a head punch that misses.
Wise misses with a knee strike.
Wise tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wise throws a head punch that misses.
Wise has Kowalczyk pushed against the cage.
Kowalczyk avoids a wild elbow strike from Wise.
Kowalczyk throws a head punch that misses.
Wise is defending well against a takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk trying to control the position but instead, Wise has worked for underhooks and has pushed Kowalczyk into the cage.
Kowalczyk wants a takedown but no success here.
Kowalczyk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kowalczyk lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalczyk drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dennis Wise has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Kowalczyk.
Wise lands with a left to the head.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Wise fails to land.
Kowalczyk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kowalczyk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kowalczyk struggles to land a body shot inside as Wise controls his hands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wise lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kowalczyk backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Wise blocking some punches.
Wise lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wise working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kowalczyk lands a nice shot to the body.
Wise stops a takedown attempt from Kowalczyk.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalczyk lands a nice uppercut.
Kowalczyk is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Kowalczyk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Wise avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Wise prevents a body shot from Kowalczyk.
A short right from Wise.
Wise throws a punch but it's blocked by Kowalczyk.
A knee to the head by Wise.
Wise looking to stall.
Wise lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kowalczyk backwards.
Wise blocking some punches.
Wise throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kowalczyks head.
Wise just leaning against Kowalczyk, taking a breather.
Kowalczyk takes an elbow to the temple.
Wise can't find room to land a body shot as Kowalczyk controls the action.
Kowalczyk misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Wise fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wise throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kowalczyk misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalczyk tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wise blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wise lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kowalczyk backwards.
Wise can't find room to land a body shot as Kowalczyk controls the action.
Wise misses with a punch on the inside.
Kowalczyk throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Wise.
Kowalczyk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kowalczyk has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Wise regains guard immediately.
Viktor Kowalczyk has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kowalczyk stopping the sweep attempt from Wise.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kowalczyk trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Viktor Kowalczyk will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kowalczyk throws a poor cross that misses
and Wise counters with a nice uppercut.
Wise misses the jab.
Wise misses with a looping right.
Kowalczyk fails to land the takedown.
Wise attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wise lands a right hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kowalczyk lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Wise has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Wise and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kowalczyk throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kowalczyk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wise was well out of range. Poor timing from Kowalczyk.
Wise shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalczyk chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wise can pounce on him.
Kowalczyk will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wise moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kowalczyk throws a combination. Wise tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Wise moves out of range as Kowalczyk strikes.
Kowalczyk walks into a left hand.
Viktor Kowalczyk seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kowalczyk slips a straight right by Wise.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Wise counters with a low kick, right behind Kowalczyk 's knee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wise throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wise waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kowalczyk.
Wise throws a hook but Kowalczyk avoids it easily.
Kowalczyk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wise. Wise obviously looking to wear him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Wise.
Wise misses with a hook. Kowalczyk ducked under it nicely.
Kowalczyk looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Wise is fending him off so far but Kowalczyk persists. Nope, Wise circles away and we're back to standing.
Dennis Wise has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Viktor Kowalczyk.
Kowalczyk is looking to clinch.
Kowalczyk fails with the takedown.
Dennis Wise has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kowalczyk walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Viktor Kowalczyk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalczyk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wise.
Some bone on bone action there as Kowalczyk checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Kowalczyk connects with a body shot.
Kowalczyk throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kowalczyk throws a looping overhand right but Wise ducks down to avoid it.
Wise keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kowalczyk lands a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Wise. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wise scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wise takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Wise throws a jab but it's blocked by Kowalczyk.
Wise misses with a lunging right hand
and Kowalczyk counters with a straight right hand.
Wise throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wise thows a body shot but no joy.
Wise misses with a looping right.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wise throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kowalczyk lands with a right hand.
Wise throws a leg kick but Kowalczyk sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dennis Wise showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kowalczyk 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Viktor Kowalczyk!
A very excited looking Viktor Kowalczyk rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitchell Stehling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John J Rambo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stehling kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Turmion Kätilöt - Minä MÄÄRÄÄN!. Rambo has chosen American Badass as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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24 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mitchell Stehling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, John J Rambo!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stehling moves out of range of the strikes.
Stehling connects with a nice looking jab.
Stehling shoots in but Rambo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Stehling takes the fight into the clinch.
Stehling lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rambo backwards.
Rambo lands a shoulder strike.
Stehling misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stehling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stehling throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rambos head.
A nice left hand lands by Rambo.
Stehling goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rambo pushes Stehling back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stehling tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Stehling - that landed with a thud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rambo.
Rambo misses with the head strike.
Stehling misses with a body punch.
Stehling lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stehling lands with a left to the head.
Rambo tries a body shot but Stehling blocks it.
Rambo throws a head punch that misses.
Rambo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stehlings head.
A short uppercut from Stehling.
Stehling lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rambo or not.
Stehling can't find room to land a body shot as Rambo controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Rambo.
A right handed body shot lands from Stehling.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Rambo fails to land.
Rambo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rambo can't break the clinch.
Rambo gets underhooks to prevent Stehling's takedown attempt.
Stehling can't find room to land a body shot as Rambo controls the action.
Stehling lands a left hand.
Rambo struggles to land a body shot inside as Stehling controls his hands.
Stehling scores with a shot to the side of Rambo's head.
Rambo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stehling lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rambo lands a hook that snaps the head of Stehling backwards.
Rambo wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stehling creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rambo misses with the head strike.
Stehling keeps control of Rambo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Stehling lands an uppercut.
Stehling lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rambo.
A nice right hand lands inside from Stehling.
Stehling lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stehling lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Stehling.
Rambo looks gassed!
Stehling lands with a short shot to the head.
Rambo gets underhooks to prevent Stehling's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitchell Stehling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rambo throws a punch but it's blocked by Stehling.
Rambo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stehling misses with a body punch.
Stehling lands with a left to the head.
Rambo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Stehling - that landed with a thud.
Rambo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rambo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Stehling scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stehling has Rambo pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Stehling pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Rambo tumbling to the mat - Stehling dives into Rambo's guard.
Stehling 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.
Stehling stays in close to Rambo's body and controls the position.
Stehling wants to control from the top but Rambo keeps moving.
Rambo keeping full guard, as Stehling tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stehling throwing strikes from guard but Rambo blocks nicely.
Stehling throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stehling closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rambo misses with a body punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Stehling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stehling lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rambo backwards.
Stehling goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stehling keeps control of Rambo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rambo tries to work over Stehling's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Stehling dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stehling connects with a crisp jab.
Stehling tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rambo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stehling lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rambo at a distance.
Stehling cracks a nice hook into Rambo's ribs.
Rambo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stehling works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Stehling is controlling the pace.
Stehling seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Rambo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stehling throws a strike but Rambo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Stehling throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rambo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Stehling trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rambo wants to stand but Stehling is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stehling trying to control the position from guard on top but Rambo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stehling postures up and lands a big shot to Rambo's brow.
Rambo wants to get back to his feet but Stehling is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stehling throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stehling accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stehling is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Stehling is looking to slow Rambo down with leg kicks.
Stehling looks to score with a jab to the body but Rambo is just out of range.
Stehling dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rambo keeps the fight on the outside.
No luck for Stehling with that takedown attempt.
Stehling lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stehling looks to score with a jab to the body but Rambo is just out of range.
Stehling looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mitchell Stehling is winning the standup battle so far.
Stehling fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rambo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rambo is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stehling tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rambo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Stehling closes the distance and clinches.
Stehling makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Stehling lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stehling scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rambo prevents a body shot from Stehling.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stehling blocking some punches.
Stehling is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rambo can do to turn this around?
Stehling lands a hook that snaps the head of Rambo backwards.
Rambo tries a body shot but Stehling blocks it.
Rambo prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stehling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mitchell Stehling dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Rambo misses with a hook. Stehling ducked under it nicely.
Stehling scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Stehling there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Rambo misses with an uppercut.
Stehling tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rambo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Stehling.
Rambo moves out of range of the strikes.
Stehling lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rambo's sensitive parts.
Rambo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Stehling uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rambo.
Rambo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Stehling fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rambo throws a lazy uppercut
and Stehling counters with a stiff right hand.
Stehling misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mitchell Stehling. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rambo looks to score with a jab to the body but Stehling is just out of range.
Stehling works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rambo works Stehling's body with a nice hook.
Stehling lands with a shot to the body.
Stehling fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rambo manages to avoid it.
Stehling takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stehling looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Stehling 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.
John J Rambo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mitchell Stehling is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stehling stops Rambo from standing up.
Stehling advances to half guard.
Stehling wants to free his trapped foot but Rambo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stehling is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Stehling has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Mitchell Stehling wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A jab from Rambo misses.
Rambo misses with a straight right.
Stehling darts in and clinches Rambo up against the cage.
Stehling struggles to land a body shot inside as Rambo controls his hands.
Stehling blocking some punches.
Rambo tries to work over Stehling's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rambo misses with the head strike.
Rambo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Stehling.
Rambo swings wildly with an uppercut but Stehling uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rambo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rambo tries to break free but Stehling pushes him back against the cage.
Stehling scores with a shot to the side of Rambo's head.
Stehling prevents Rambo from breaking the clinch.
Rambo working hard to break the clinch.
Stehling blocks a body shot from Rambo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rambo misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stehling.
Stehling softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mitchell Stehling showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Stehling has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mitchell Stehling!
A relieved looking Mitchell Stehling thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Patton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Boris Cekada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patton's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Marilyn Manson - Born Villain . Boris Cekada has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michael Patton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Boris Cekada!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cekada fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Patton manages to avoid it.
Cekada misses with a straight right.
Cekada paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cekada moves out of range of the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cekada, as that shot connected.
Cekada shoots in but Patton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Cekada throws a poor cross that misses
and Patton counters with a body kick that stops Cekada in his tracks momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cekada.
Patton pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cekada is out of range and Patton settles back down.
Cekada fails with a takedown attempt.
Cekada misses the shot to the body.
Patton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cekada was well out of range. Poor timing from Patton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Patton.
A combination from Patton does no damage.
Cekada throws a body punch but Patton moves out of range.
Cekada looks to land a combination but Patton avoids it well.
Cekada lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cekada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Patton.
Patton throws a shot from downtown. Cekada moves away and avoids it.
Cekada dives in and grabs Patton's left leg, looking for a takedown. Patton pushes down on Cekada's head and hops out.
Michael Patton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Cekada.
A nice inside leg kick there by Cekada. That's going to slow Patton down.
Boris Cekada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cekada changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Patton tries to avoid it but Cekada manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Patton to the ground. Patton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Patton misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cekada tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Patton takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cekada avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Patton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Patton misses with a body shot
letting Cekada counter with a right hand.
Michael Patton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cekada misses with a hook. Patton ducked under it nicely.
Patton scores with a decent looking hook.
Cekada misses with a wild body shot.
Cekada takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cekada throws an off balance right hand
enabling Patton to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Boris Cekada has been cut.
Patton moves out of range of the strikes.
Patton lands a right hook to the body.
Cekada blocks a jab.
Patton misses with a kick to the body.
Patton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Patton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Patton clinches up with Cekada and pushes him back against the cage.
Patton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Patton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cekada misses with an uppercut
and Patton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Patton has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cekada misses with an uppercut. Patton saw that one coming.
Patton throws a front kick that sends Cekada stumbling back into the cage.
Cekada throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cekada takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Patton defending well as Cekada loads up on a big left hand.
Cekada tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Patton swivels and escapes.
Cekada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Patton connects with an inside leg kick.
Cekada looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Patton is fending him off so far but Cekada persists. Nope, Patton circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cekada tries to clinch up but Patton circles away and keeps his distance.
Cekada wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Patton dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boris Cekada's cut.
That's time! Patton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice sprawl there from Patton as Cekada shoots in.
Cekada thows a left - swing and a miss!
Patton connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cekada lunges at Patton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Patton's hand.
A low kick from Cekada is predictable there
and Patton counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Patton feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cekadas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
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!
Cekada waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Patton.
Patton misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Michael Patton is winning the standup battle so far.
Cekada misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Patton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cekada. Cekada obviously looking to wear him down.
Patton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cekada counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Patton is lucky that one didn't land flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patton lands with a good body shot.
A head kick misses from Patton.
A good leg kick by Cekada.
Patton forces Cekada back against the cage and clinches.
Patton lands with a left to the head.
Cekada has a couple of punches blocked by Patton.
Patton scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Patton lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Cekada's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cekada misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Cekada.
Cekada lands a left hand that snaps the head of Patton backwards.
Cekada doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cekada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Patton throws a big shot that misses.
Cekada throws a right hand that misses
and Patton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cekada misses with a lunging right hand
and Patton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Patton on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Patton gets caught flat footed, as Cekada shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Cekada wants to pass the guard but Patton is keeping the position.
Cekada trying to control the position from guard on top but Patton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cekada throws a big right hand that misses.
Patton wants to get back to his feet but Cekada is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cekada throws a strike but Patton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Cekada looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cekada is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Patton is aware though and is defending well.
Cekada is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Patton rolls with it to try and escape but Cekada cranks on the arm and Patton is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Boris Cekada!
Boris Cekada gave a mention to GTI - 1337 sponsors VERSUS 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 Igor Glozman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ryo Narushima (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Glozman comes to the cage accompanied by enae Volare Mezzo. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
32 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Igor Glozman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ryo Narushima!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Narushima defending well as Glozman loads up on a big left hand.
Narushima stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Glozman.
Glozman misses with a straight left.
Glozman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Glozman looks to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Nice body punch from Narushima.
Glozman misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Narushima.
Glozman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Glozman tries to close the distance and clinch but Narushima swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Glozman throws a head kick that misses.
Narushima is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Glozman.
Glozman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Narushima comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Glozman throws a solid leg kick but Narushima takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Glozman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glozman lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glozman darts in trying to clinch
and Narushima counters with a body kick that stops Glozman in his tracks momentarily.
Narushima lands a jab to the head.
It looks like Igor Glozman has been cut.
Narushima lands with a thumping leg kick.
Narushima just misses with a punch to the body.
Glozman dips to his left and cracks Narushima with an uppercut!
Narushima just misses with a punch to the body.
Narushima swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Glozman scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Ryo Narushima has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Narushima misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Glozman tries to bum rush Narushima with a series of wild strikes but Narushima uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Narushima blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glozman moves out of range as Narushima strikes.
Narushima throws a head kick that misses.
Narushima misses with a looping right.
A jab from Narushima does it's job there.
Glozman connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Narushima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glozman manages to avoid it.
Glozman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Glozman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Narushima throws a jab but it's blocked by Glozman.
A jab from Glozman misses.
Narushima goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Glozman misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Narushima throws a head kick but Glozman moves out of range.
Ryo Narushima is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Glozman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Narushima uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Glozman.
Narushima motions for Glozman to come forward. Narushima throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Glozman moves in looking to clinch but Narushima pushes him off.
Narushima checks a low kick from Glozman.
Narushima throws a good cross that connects.
A big right from Glozman misses.
Narushima throws a shot from downtown. Glozman moves away and avoids it.
Narushima misses with a straight right.
Glozman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Narushima fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Glozman checks it well.
Narushima takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Narushima chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Glozman can pounce on him.
Glozman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Narushima.
A big left from Glozman misses.
Narushima circles away from the clinch attempt.
Narushima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Glozman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Glozman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Glozman fails with an attempt to clinch.
Igor Glozman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Glozman swings widly with a right hand
and Narushima connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Narushima throws a leg kick which misses Glozman's front leg but catches the back leg as Glozman tries to avoid it.
Narushima looks to score with a jab to the body but Glozman is just out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Glozman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Narushima paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Glozman.
Narushima blocks a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryo Narushima will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Narushima chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Glozman can pounce on him.
Glozman is looking to clinch but Narushima is avoiding it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Narushima lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Glozman has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Glozman and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Narushima chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Glozman can pounce on him.
Narushima misses the shot to the body.
Glozman misses with a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Glozman. That's going to slow Narushima down.
Glozman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Glozman looks to throw the jab but Narushima is out of range.
Glozman uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Narushima throws a head kick that misses.
Glozman fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Glozman dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Narushima. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narushima bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Glozman wants to clinch up but Narushima keeps it at a distance.
Glozman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Narushima sprawls well. Narushima wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Glozman gets slowly back to his feet.
Narushima misses with a wild body shot.
Glozman checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A jab lands there for Glozman.
Glozman throws a lazy body kick
and Narushima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Glozman scores with a decent looking hook.
Narushima blocks a head kick by Glozman.
Narushima turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Glozman tries to clinch but Narushima moves out of range.
Glozman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Glozman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Narushima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glozman manages to avoid it.
Narushima misses with a low kick.
Glozman pivots, looking for a leg kick but Narushima is out of range and Glozman settles back down.
Narushima throws a sloppy head kick and Glozman moves out of range easily.
Narushima throws a right hand that Glozman ducks under and follows up with a left that Glozman also avoids with ease.
Narushima uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Glozman.
Glozman fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Narushima manages to avoid it.
Narushima moves out of range as Glozman throws a body kick.
Glozman throws a looping overhand right but Narushima ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Narushima, as that shot connected.
Glozman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Glozman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nice body punch from Glozman - that landed with a thud.
Glozman stalling the fight.
Glozman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Narushima avoids it.
Glozman lands a nice shot to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Narushima scores with a nice short uppercut.
Narushima wants to stall.
Glozman misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Narushima.
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!
Glozman prevents a body shot from Narushima.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glozman landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Glozman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Glozman working aggressively here.
Narushima tries to work over Glozman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Glozman.
Glozman looking to slow down the pace here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Glozman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Narushima misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Narushima.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Narushima is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Glozman lands with a left to the head.
Glozman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Glozman dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Glozman takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Glozman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Glozman as he connects with a hook.
Glozman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Narushima throws the left hand but Glozman avoids the punch easily.
Narushima throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Glozman throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Glozman. Narushima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Glozman connects with a looping right hand.
Igor Glozman is winning the standup battle so far.
Narushima on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Narushima moves out of range of the body kick from Glozman.
Glozman lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Narushima steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Glozman.
Glozman misses with a head kick.
Glozman blocks a head kick by Narushima.
Narushima ducks under a wild hook from Glozman.
Glozman thows a leg kick but Narushima checks it
and Narushima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Igor Glozman's cut is getting worse.
Narushima fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glozman manages to avoid it.
Glozman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Glozman is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Narushima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glozman.
Narushima uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Glozman.
Glozman checks a low kick from Narushima.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Glozman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Narushima's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Glozman lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Narushima tries to keep at a distance but Glozman has taken the fight into the clinch.
Narushima looking to stall.
Narushima lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Narushima blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Glozman.
Narushima pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Good leg kick by Narushima there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Narushima feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Glozmans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Glozman is rocked!
Glozman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Oh Glozman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Glozman fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glozman lands with a hook. Narushima tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Glozman leaves his chin hanging out and Narushima seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Glozman crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryo Narushima!
Ryo Narushima is the new middleweight champion!
Ryo Narushima thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ed Gein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bruce Lee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gein comes to the cage accompanied by Dead Skin Mask. Lee is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dragonfly by Shaman's Harvest. Bruce Lee told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ed Gein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bruce Lee!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gein rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lee counters with a good, hard body kick but Gein shrugs it off.
Lee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gein.
Gein lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Bruce Lee has been cut.
Gein has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Gein lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gein scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gein tries to work over Lee's front leg with a kick but Lee checks it.
Gein throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee lands with a cross.
Gein throws out a powerful jab.
Jab, jab by Gein - just one landing.
Lee lands with a kick to the temple. Gein shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lee scoring well with a low kick there.
Lee blocks a low kick nicely.
Lee throws a nice head kick!
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gein was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lee fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gein.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lee lands a slapping body shot.
Gein fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lee checks it well.
Gein 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.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Gein is just out of range.
Lee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gein rather than just go for the knockout.
Gein cracks Lee with an open hand slap.
Gein takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lee just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gein.
Gein throws a lazy head kick
and Lee counters with a right hand to the body.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gein checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good exchange - Lee coming out on top.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gein looks to clinch
and Lee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gein thinking.
Lee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lee throws a leg kick which misses Gein's front leg but catches the back leg as Gein tries to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gein checks a leg kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Lee scores with a four punch combination!
Lee moves out of range of the body kick.
Lee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ed Gein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee throws a head kick but Gein moves out of range.
Lee thows a body shot but no joy.
Gein blocks a low kick nicely.
Lee tries to bum rush Gein with a series of wild strikes but Gein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gein is looking to land body kicks.
Gein moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Gein moves away and avoids it.
Lee tries to bum rush Gein with a series of wild strikes but Gein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gein. That's going to slow Lee down.
Gein throws a sloppy head kick and Lee moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lee connects with a high kick.
Lee throws a low kick, looking for Gein's leg but Gein calmly moves out of range.
Lee thows a body shot but no joy.
Gein throws a leg kick that misses.
A clash of legs there as Lee blocks the low kick.
Gein fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lee throws a solid leg kick but Gein takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lee.
Lee throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gein needs to keep his hands up - Lee had a free shot at his head there.
Gein moves away from the strike by Lee.
Lee misses with a combination
and Gein counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lee with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gein.
Gein throws a nice head kick!
Lee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gein, right into the meat.
Lee wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lee walks into a straight right hand from Gein.
Lee swings for the body but Gein moves out of range.
Nice cross by Gein.
A telegraphed right hand from Gein misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Gein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Good leg kick by Gein there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gein fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lee, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good body shot from Lee.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Gein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Lee dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bruce Lee's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lee misses with a wild body shot.
Gein takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gein moves away.
Lee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Lee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Bruce Lee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lee throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gein.
Gein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee walks into a stiff left hand from Gein.
Lee throws a body punch but Gein moves out of range.
Gein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gein lands a left and a right that send Lee crashing to the mat, dazed. Gein thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Lee is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body kick there by Gein.
Lee is still on wobbly legs! Can Gein finish him?
Lee is breathing heavily.
Gein measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Lee! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Ed Gein!
Our winner, Ed Gein, 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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