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UPGV 124 Tasapaksu vs Grimm PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Will West (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen Action Bronson - Barry Horowitz as his entrance music. Jeff Jackson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Will West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Jackson scores with a four punch combination!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from West 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 Jackson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jackson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jackson throws a quick head kick that skims the top of West's head.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
West throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
West throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackson counters with a head kick. That will keep West thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
West manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jackson on his heels. He'll look to pass Jackson's guard now, I'm sure.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as West accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
West scoring with punches to the head and body.
West wants to pass the guard but Jackson is keeping the position.
West controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Jackson seems keen to control West's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
West stops Jackson from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Jackson's guard.
Jackson tries to get to full guard but West has control of the leg.
Jackson trying to hold on to West's head to control him but West postures up.
Jackson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Jackson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are battling for position here. Jackson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
West has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Jackson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
West lands a couple of elbows.
Jackson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. West doesn't defend quickly enough and Jackson has managed to lock this one up! Can West escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Jackson on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jeff Jackson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Little Hardon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Friedrich Nietzsche (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Friedrich Nietzsche 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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Little Hardon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Friedrich Nietzsche!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nietzsche moves out of range of the body kick from Hardon.
Donk. Nietzsche catches Hardon right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Little Hardon has been cut.
Hardon throws a leg kick but Nietzsche checks it.
Hardon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Nietzsche paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Friedrich Nietzsche seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hardon clinches up against the cage.
Hardon scores a nice knee to the body.
Hardon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nietzsche blocks it with crossed arms.
Hardon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nietzsche has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hardon misses with a knee strike.
Hardon is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from Nietzsche fails to land.
Hardon connects with a knee to the head.
Nietzsche dodges an elbow strike from Hardon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nietzsche tries to work over Hardon's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nietzsche struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardon controls his hands.
Nietzsche takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nietzsche has hold of one of Hardon's legs. Hardon is fighting the takedown attempt but Nietzsche gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hardon keeping moving, preventing Nietzsche from controlling successfully.
Nietzsche trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nietzsche throws a big elbow that misses.
Nietzsche throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hardon works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nietzsche drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hardon manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Nietzsche has Hardon in his guard.
Nietzsche wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nietzsche pulls Hardon in close to his closed guard and prevents Hardon from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hardon is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
An inside leg kick lands from Hardon.
Little Hardon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hardon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Nietzsche manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nietzsche tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hardon doesn't manage to clinch there - Nietzsche circles away.
Hardon moves in looking to clinch but Nietzsche pushes him off.
Hardon throws a leg kick which misses Nietzsche's front leg but catches the back leg as Nietzsche tries to avoid it.
Nietzsche fails with a takedown attempt.
Nietzsche throws a right hand that misses
and Hardon counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Nietzsche is lucky that one didn't land flush.
No joy there for Hardon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hardon has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nietzsche stalling in the clinch but Hardon improves position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardon tries to land a knee to the head but Nietzsche blocks with his arms.
Nietzsche misses with some punches.
Nietzsche is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hardon can't fight it off and eventually Nietzsche manages to take the fight to the floor. Hardon looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nietzsche throws a strike but Hardon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardon passes Nietzsche's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nietzsche tries to roll over but Hardon keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Little Hardon will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Little Hardon's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hardon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nietzsche gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hardon with a knee to the head.
Hardon landing knees to the head.
Hardon tries to land knees in the clinch but Nietzsche avoids the damage to the body.
Hardon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nietzsche has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hardon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hardon misses with an elbow over the top.
Hardon tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Nietzsche gets through Hardon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hardon.
Hardon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nietzsche blocking some punches.
Hardon pushes off an throws an elbow but Nietzsche leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hardon utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nietzsche doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nietzsche throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nietzsche doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hardon looking to slow down the pace here.
Hardon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nietzsche gets through Hardon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hardon looking to throw knees to the head but Nietzsche is blocking nicely.
Nietzsche goes for a takedown attempt but Hardon pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hardon misses with a double jab.
Hardon lands with a kick to the ribs.
Nietzsche takes the fight into the clinch.
Nietzsche takes an elbow to the forehead.
Nietzsche tries a body shot but Hardon blocks it.
Hardon lands a good knee to the midsection. Nietzsche won't want to take too many of those.
Nietzsche tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hardon's elbow.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardon wants to stall.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Nietzsche just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hardon's brow.
Hardon comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hardon tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nietzsche has Hardon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hardon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hardon trying to control the position but instead, Nietzsche has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hardon into the cage.
Good body shot from Nietzsche.
Hardon using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Nietzsche has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hardon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nietzsche blocks it with crossed arms.
Nietzsche misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardon with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hardon blocking some punches.
Hardon lands a nice elbow.
Hardon scores with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardon gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Nietzsche manages to break the clinch.
Hardon misses with a low kick.
Nietzsche moves out of range as Hardon throws a body kick.
Nietzsche throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hardon throws a combination. Nietzsche tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hardon gets tackled into the cage by Nietzsche. Nietzsche maintains the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hardon just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nietzsche's brow.
Hardon looking to stall.
Hardon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hardon throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Hardon lands a nice knee to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hardon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Little Hardon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Friedrich Nietzsche.
Nietzsche tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardon's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hardon with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardon with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nietzsche has a couple of punches blocked by Hardon.
Nietzsche trying to control the position but instead, Hardon has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nietzsche into the cage.
Hardon tries to land knees in the clinch but Nietzsche avoids the damage to the body.
Nietzsche on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nietzsche working aggressively here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hardon.
Nietzsche content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hardon throws an elbow that misses.
Hardon works on Nietzsche's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nietzsche with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nietzsche misses with a punch on the inside.
Nietzsche has a couple of punches blocked by Hardon.
Nietzsche struggles to land a body shot inside as Hardon controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Little Hardon dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Little Hardon's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hardon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nietzsche doesn't seem bothered though.
Hardon explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Nietzsche throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nietzsche avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A big left from Nietzsche misses.
Hardon blocks a head kick by Nietzsche.
Nietzsche will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hardon jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nietzsche closes the distance and clinches up with Hardon, looking for a takedown. Nietzsche pushes Hardon against the cage but Hardon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hardon takes one on the button.
Nietzsche takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hardon scores with a punch to the head.
Hardon lands with a kick to the ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hardon throws a series of strikes that have Nietzsche backpedaling.
Hardon cracks Nietzsche with an open hand slap.
Little Hardon is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardon lands a leg kick that knocks Nietzsche off balance momentarily.
Nietzsche takes a swing at Hardon's ribcage but misses.
Nietzsche shoots in for a takedown but Hardon shows good takedown defense.
Nietzsche takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nietzsche stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Hardon.
Hardon tries to clinch there but Nietzsche circles away.
Hardon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Nietzsche has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nietzsche moves into the clinch.
Hardon looking to throw knees to the head but Nietzsche is blocking nicely.
Nietzsche breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hardon connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nietzsche swings widly with a right hand
and Hardon counters with a head kick.
Hardon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nietzsche gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
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!
Hardon scores a nice knee to the body.
Hardon controlling the action here for a moment.
Friedrich Nietzsche has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nietzsche misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nietzsche throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Nietzsche.
Hardon taking a breather.
Nietzsche has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hardon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Little Hardon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Friedrich Nietzsche.
Hardon creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Nietzsche's defenses.
Hardon throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nietzsche blocks it with crossed arms.
Little Hardon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nietzsche misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Nietzsche on the inside.
Hardon is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Nietzsche scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Hardon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nietzsche lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hardon backwards.
Nietzsche lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nietzsche lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Hardon to his knees! Nietzsche keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Friedrich Nietzsche!
Friedrich Nietzsche thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Bonham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frank Cruz is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, John Bonham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonham cracks Cruz with an open hand slap.
Cruz throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bonham counters with a nice leg kick.
Cruz ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonham moves away.
Bonham clinches up against the cage.
Bonham lands with a left to the head.
Bonham utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cruz.
Cruz has had enough of the clinch but Bonham keeps him there for the moment.
Cruz has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Bonham regains guard immediately.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cruz stops Bonham from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonham really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Bonham scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The fighters circling - Cruz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cruz misses with a hook to the body
and Bonham counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Both fighters circling a little - Bonham finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Cruz stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bonham.
Cruz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bonham lands a leg kick that knocks Cruz off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Bonham.
Cruz tries to bum rush Bonham with a series of wild strikes but Bonham uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bonham's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cruz under the eye.
Bonham lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cruz's sensitive parts.
Bonham showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cruz.
Cruz misses with a few strikes there.
Bonham scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cruz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bonham scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cruz is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bonham punishes Cruz's body with a nice straight punch.
Bonham connects with a right hand. Cruz shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonham cracks a nice hook into Cruz's ribs.
Bonham throws a leg kick which misses Cruz's front leg but catches the back leg as Cruz tries to avoid it.
Bonham lands with an overhand left.
Bonham sizes up Cruz with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bonham connects with a crisp jab.
Cruz steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bonham. That one must have hurt.
Bonham connects with a solid leg kick.
Cruz misses with a lunging right hand
and Bonham counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bonham is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cruz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bonham fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cruz takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cruz lands a jab to the nose.
Bonham lunges at Cruz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cruz's hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonham scores with a nice head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonham looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cruz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bonham circles away quickly and effectively.
Bonham scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bonham avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bonham is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Cruz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bonham counters with a good low kick that Cruz was not able to check.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bonham.
Cruz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cruz's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bonham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cruz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bonham scores with a head kick. Cruz tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Bonham feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cruzs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fighters circling - Cruz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bonham uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cruz.
Bonham lands with a right hand.
Bonham slips a jab from Cruz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Bonham dominated that round.
That's time! Bonham's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bonham moves away from the strike by Cruz.
Bonham is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A slow jab from Cruz misses its intended target.
Nice body kick from Bonham.
Cruz throws a right hand that Bonham ducks under and follows up with a left that Bonham also avoids with ease.
Cruz is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Cruz takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cruz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Bonham, right into the meat.
Bonham feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Cruz's calf.
John Bonham is winning the standup battle so far.
Cruz throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonham.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Bonham avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Cruz misses the target.
Bonham scores with a punch to the head.
Bonham scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Cruz throws a series of punches but Bonham moves out of range.
Bonham lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz tries to keep at a distance but Bonham has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cruz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Bonham on the inside.
Bonham creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cruz's defenses.
Cruz prevents a body shot from Bonham.
A shot in the inside from Bonham.
Bonham putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cruz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Cruz tries to stall but Bonham uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cruz wants to take the fight to the mat but Bonham manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Cruz takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bonham lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Bonham landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cruz is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Cruz takes an elbow to the temple.
Bonham lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Bonham.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bonham gets underhooks to prevent Cruz's takedown attempt.
John Bonham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Cruz.
Cruz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bonham fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bonham dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonham lands a leg kick that knocks Cruz off balance momentarily.
Bonham scores with the left hand. Cruz knows he should have avoided that one.
Cruz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonham was well out of range. Poor timing from Cruz.
Bonham scores with a hook to the body. Cruz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab, jab by Bonham - just one landing.
Cruz on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bonham scores with a spinning back kick!
Cruz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Cruz swings for the body but Bonham moves out of range.
Cruz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bonham rushes Cruz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bonham landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bonham pushes Cruz back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bonham lands a nice elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonham creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cruz's defenses.
Bonham lands an elbow inside.
Cruz takes an elbow to the temple.
Bonham working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bonham looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bonham is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cruz can do to turn this around?
Bonham is struggling to control the position.
Bonham lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
Cruz wants a takedown but no success here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bonham lands an elbow just above Cruz 's eye.
Bonham tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bonham lands a knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Bonham dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Bonham clinches with his opponent.
Cruz takes a shot to the head.
Cruz takes an elbow to the temple.
Bonham makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bonham lands a damaging elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bonham throws an elbow but misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bonham throws an elbow but misses.
Bonham gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bonham lands with a short shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bonham lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonham gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bonham with a knee to the head.
Bonham lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cruz or not.
Bonham leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bonham creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cruz's defenses.
Bonham with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cruz has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bonham after a bit of a struggle.
Bonham prevents the takedown attempt.
Cruz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bonham lands a knee to the head.
Bonham putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cruz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonham pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bonham lands with a right to the head.
Cruz wants a takedown.
John Bonham has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Cruz.
A short right from Bonham.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bonham lands an elbow just above Cruz 's eye.
Bonham lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bonham creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bonham gets through Cruz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cruz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bonham.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bonham.
Bonham lands an elbow inside.
Bonham comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bonham lands an elbow that stopped Cruz in his tracks for a moment.
Cruz has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cruz takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cruz is trying to drag Bonham to the mat but Bonham just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bonham working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bonham is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Bonham lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Bonham.
Bonham creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cruz's defenses.
Bonham scores with a knee to the head.
Cruz is rocked!
Bonham throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Cruz blocks it with crossed arms.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bonham obliges.
Bonham lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bonham.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bonham lands a knee to the head.
Cruz is still on wobbly legs! Can Bonham finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Still in the clinch, Bonham scores with a nice short uppercut.
Frank Cruz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice body punch from Bonham - that landed with a thud.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Bonham showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bonham 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Bonham!
During a confident post fight interview, John Bonham thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gregory House (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bingo Star (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Star has chosen Octopus's garden as his entrance music. Gregory House is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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146 lbs
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143 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gregory House!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bingo Star!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
House clinches up against the cage.
Star missing with knees to the body.
House lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Star backwards.
Star connects with a nasty looking knee right to House's face.
It looks like Gregory House has been cut.
House swings away with an uppercut that misses.
House throws a head punch that misses.
Star misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from House.
Star stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
House scores with a shot to the side of Star's head.
Nice body punch from Star.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Star obliges.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Star.
Star with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Star misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from House.
Star blocks a body shot from House.
Star lands a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch on the inside from House fails to land.
Star missing with knees to the body.
House misses with a short punch on the inside.
House working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Star.
Star blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Star goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
House throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Star.
Star lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt House or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Star.
Star lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
House doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from House fails to land.
Star wants the takedown. House is fighting it off but Star persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in House's guard against the cage.
House wants to get back to his feet but Star is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
House keeping moving, preventing Star from controlling successfully.
House pushes Star off and gets back to his feet.
Star throws a half hearted mid kick.
House rushes Star and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
House misses with a hook from the clinch.
Star lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
House working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Star blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Star throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but House blocks it with crossed arms.
House lands a body punch in the clinch.
House misses with a punch on the inside.
House tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Star's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from House fails to land.
House misses with a hook from the clinch.
Star blocks an uppercut.
Star can't find room to land a body shot as House controls the action.
House on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Star tries a knee to the head but House blocks it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Star just misses with a elbow thrown towards House's brow.
House softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Star landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Star lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
House fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Star trying to land knees to the body.
Star misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from House.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Star with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Star lands a knee to the head.
House swings away with an uppercut that misses.
House managing to block the knees to the body from Star.
House managing to block the knees to the body from Star.
House takes a knee to the side of the body.
House prevents a body shot from Star.
House throws a head punch that misses.
House working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Star lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for House.
Star blocking some punches.
Star struggles to land a body shot inside as House controls his hands.
House makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
House misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for House.
Star throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by Star.
Star scores with a knee to the head.
That's four 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!
Star scores with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for House.
House misses with a punch on the inside.
House misses with some punches.
Star is leaning against House and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
House throws a head punch that misses.
Star tried to land a shot to the body but connects with House's elbow.
House doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Star digs a right hand underneath House's ribcage. House let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice left hand lands by House.
House avoiding damage as Star throws knees to the body.
House doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Star lands with a right to the head.
Star lands a knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
House misses with a short punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for Star.
House working aggressively here.
Star can't find room to land a body shot as House controls the action.
House throws a punch but it's blocked by Star.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bingo Star will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gregory House's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
House closes the distance and clinches.
House avoiding damage as Star throws knees to the body.
Star misses with a knee strike.
Star lands a good knee to the midsection. House won't want to take too many of those.
Star is looking to take this one to the mat.
House throws a head punch that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for House.
House avoiding damage as Star throws knees to the body.
Star tried to land a shot to the body but connects with House's elbow.
House misses with a short punch on the inside.
House has a couple of punches blocked by Star.
House has a couple of punches blocked by Star.
Star landing knees to the head.
House lands with a short shot to the head.
Star blocks an uppercut.
House blocks a body shot from Star.
Star trying to land knees to the body.
Star crunches a lovely knee into House's ribcage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
House lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for House.
House working aggressively here.
House on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Star missing with knees to the body.
House misses with a hook from the clinch.
Star takes a shot to the head.
Star misses with a knee strike.
House on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
House throws a punch but it's blocked by Star.
Star missing with knees to the body.
House has a couple of punches blocked by Star.
House working aggressively here.
House swings wildly with an uppercut but Star uses good head movement to avoid it.
House digs a right hand into Star's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Star's gas tank.
Star struggles to land a body shot inside as House controls his hands.
Star throws a knee to the head but misses.
Star throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but House blocks it with crossed arms.
House tries to work over Star's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Star is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. House is defending well for now.
House swings away with an uppercut that misses.
House misses with the head strike.
House tries to work over Star's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Star has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by House after a bit of a struggle.
A shot in the inside from Star.
House on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from House fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
House avoiding damage as Star throws knees to the body.
Star blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
House misses with a short punch on the inside.
Star misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from House.
House misses with a punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Star.
A short body shot lands from Star as the two fighters clinch.
Star lands a knee to the body.
House misses with a short punch on the inside.
House lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from House.
House working aggressively here.
Star comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Star trying to land knees to the body.
House has a couple of punches blocked by Star.
House misses with a short punch on the inside.
House throws a punch but it's blocked by Star.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Star.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Star.
House swings wildly with an uppercut but Star uses good head movement to avoid it.
House blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
House presses Star against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Star prevents a body shot from House.
Star pushes off an throws an elbow but House leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
House on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
House working aggressively here.
House lands a right hand that snaps the head of Star backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Star missing with knees to the body.
House misses with a hook from the clinch.
Star misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Star misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from House.
House doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
House swings wildly with an uppercut but Star uses good head movement to avoid it.
House misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for House.
House lands with a short shot to the head.
House throws a head punch that misses.
House blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
House tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
House throws a punch but it's blocked by Star.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch on the inside from House fails to land.
Star trying to land knees to the body.
House fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for House.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory House dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gregory House's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
House moves into range and clinches up with Star.
Star lands a knee to the body.
Star blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Star lands a knee to the head.
House swings wildly with an uppercut but Star uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for House.
Star is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Star blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
House blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Star lands an elbow inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Star obliges.
House throws a head punch that misses.
House avoids a wild elbow strike from Star.
Star looking to throw knees to the head but House is blocking nicely.
Star tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and House avoids it.
House tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
House misses with a punch on the inside.
House doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
House throws a punch but it's blocked by Star.
House misses with the head strike.
Star is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. House is defending well for now.
House throws a punch but it's blocked by Star.
Star using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Star obliges.
House prevents the takedown attempt.
House throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Star.
House fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Star blocks a punch to the side of the head.
House tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Star trying to land knees to the body.
Star utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Star has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but House regains guard immediately.
House on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if House tries to get out of the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
House wants to get back to his feet but Star is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Star throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Star keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of House's head.
House knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Star on the ground.
Star postures up in House's guard and throws a big left but House blocks it.
House wants to stand but Star is controlling the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Star has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Star keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of House's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Star is in close to House's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Star throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Star wants to control from the top but House keeps moving.
Star stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. House swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Star wants to control from the top but House keeps moving.
House is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Star is controlling him.
Star throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Star trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Star throws a big right hand that misses.
Star throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as House works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Star advances to half guard.
Star scoring with strikes to the body and head.
House looks like he's trying to stand up.
House trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
House has hold of Star's hands but Star slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Bingo Star has got the better of the ground game so far.
Star throwing shots but House is blocking nicely.
Star throwing shots but House is blocking nicely.
House keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Star wants to free his trapped foot but House is holding on for dear life with his legs.
House is trying to stand up here but Star is controlling him well.
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.
Star is working for a submission of some sort.
Star lands strikes from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
House avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Star.
Star thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Star is trying to control the action in half guard but House is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
House is looking to escape.
Star tries to pass to full mount but House defends it.
Star prevents House from standing back up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Star wants to work for an arm triangle but House is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Star throwing shots but House is blocking nicely.
Star is looking to take a break and control but House is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Star might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control House kaven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bingo Star comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Star 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bingo Star!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Bingo Star made sure he mentioned CEC Nutrition Q160, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ilya Murometz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Lynott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lynott is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Out in the Fields. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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280 lbs
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275 lbs
12 - 6 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ilya Murometz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil Lynott!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Lynott.
Murometz fails with a takedown attempt.
Lynott rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murometz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murometz swinging wildly here.
Murometz lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Lynott backs up against the cage.
Murometz dodges the punch combination from Lynott.
A bone on bone clash there as Lynott blocks the leg kick.
Lynott looks to land a left hand but Murometz moved out of range nicely.
Murometz throws a big shot that misses.
Murometz missing with a left hand there. Lynott was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lynott throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big left from Murometz misses.
Lynott connects with a looping right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murometz loads up on a big right hand but Lynott slips the punch.
Lynott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murometz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lynott throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murometz's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lynott connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murometz scrambles back to his feet.
Lynott connects with an inside leg kick.
Lynott throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murometz misses with a hook. Lynott ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynott cracks Murometz with a good jab.
Lynott lands a jab.
Murometz throws a big shot that misses.
Phil Lynott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murometz misses with a low kick.
Lynott swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lynott scores with a nice strike.
Lynott throws a hook but Murometz blocks it.
Lynott thows a body shot but no joy.
Lynott throws a front kick that sends Murometz stumbling back into the cage.
Lynott looks to land a right hand but Murometz moved out of range.
Lynott takes the fight into the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Lynott's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lynott lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Lynott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lynott uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murometz.
Lynott's corner calls for a 1-2. Lynott obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Murometz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Murometz fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lynott clinches up with Murometz and pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murometz is looking to control Lynott's arms but Lynott gets an underhook and turns him. Now Murometz has his back to the cage.
Lynott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murometz throws out a loose jab but Lynott uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lynott closes the distance and clinches.
Murometz keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lynott's efforts to push away.
Murometz stalling.
Murometz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lynott has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lynott is trying to break free.
Murometz lands a body shot.
Lynott working hard to break the clinch.
Lynott is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Lynott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murometz instigates a clinch.
Murometz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lynott tries to circle away but Murometz has him pinned against the cage.
Lynott is trying to break the clinch but Murometz is controlling him.
Lynott breaks from the clinch.
Murometz tests Lynott's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murometz lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lynott circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murometz lands a jab to Lynott's midsection.
Lynott slips a jab from Murometz.
Murometz swings for the body but Lynott moves out of range.
Lynott throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Murometz's head.
Lynott lands a glancing blow to the side of Murometz's head.
Murometz swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Murometz fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lynott is out of range.
Lynott looks to land a right hand but Murometz moved out of range.
Lynott lands a nice shot that snaps Murometz's head back.
Murometz throws a series of punches but Lynott moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lynott.
Murometz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lynott scores with a sloppy right hand. Murometz should have avoided that one.
Murometz misses with a body kick.
A jab lands there for Murometz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lynott scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice cross by Murometz.
Lynott thows a body shot but no joy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murometz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lynott rushes Murometz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Murometz looking to throw knees to the head but Lynott is blocking nicely.
Lynott managing to block the knees to the body from Murometz.
Murometz has Lynott pressed against the cage, preventing Lynott from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lynott is trying to push Murometz away but Murometz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Murometz pushes Lynott back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murometz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lynott just misses with a elbow thrown towards Murometz's brow.
Murometz takes an elbow to the temple.
Murometz stalls.
Lynott tries to break the clinch but Murometz is controlling the position.
Lynott has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lynott wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murometz has him pressed against the cage.
Murometz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Murometz scores with a shot to the side of Lynott's head.
Murometz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lynott backwards.
A shot in the inside from Murometz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Phil Lynott will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Murometz throws a nice looking combination but Lynott bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jab, jab by Lynott - just one landing.
Murometz misses with a few strikes there.
Lynott misses with a series of wild punches.
Lynott misses with a straight right.
Phil Lynott seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lynott uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murometz has time to react.
Murometz rushes Lynott and presses him up against the cage.
Lynott breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murometz looks to land a left hand but Lynott moved out of range nicely.
Lynott missing with a left hand there. Murometz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Murometz throws a push kick but Lynott slaps the foot to one side.
Murometz misses with the combination.
Lynott closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Murometz has a couple of punches blocked by Lynott.
Lynott working hard to break the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Lynott's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Murometz lands a right hand.
Murometz scores with a shot to the side of Lynott's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynott wants to get back to striking at distance but Murometz won't allow it.
Lynott prevents a body shot from Murometz.
Murometz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lynott takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Phil Lynott has been cut.
Lynott wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murometz has him pressed against the cage.
Murometz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lynott backwards.
Lynott wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lynott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lynott scores with a nice strike.
Lynott fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murometz, pushing him back against the cage.
Murometz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lynott backwards.
Murometz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lynotts head.
Lynott breaks from the clinch.
Murometz scores with a nice right hand.
Ilya Murometz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murometz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lynott.
Murometz dodges the punch combination from Lynott.
Murometz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lynott throws out the jab.
Murometz misses with a low kick.
Murometz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murometz lands with a straight right. Lynott didn't see that one coming.
Murometz digs a good body shot into Lynott's ribs.
Lynott is breathing heavily.
Lynott swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Murometz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lynott throws the left hand but Murometz avoids the punch easily.
Lynott keeps the fight on the outside.
Murometz connects with a looping right hand.
Murometz throws a head kick but Lynott moves out of range.
Murometz cracks Lynott with a good jab.
Jab from Murometz.
Lynott rushes Murometz and presses him up against the cage.
Ilya Murometz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lynott looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Murometz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murometz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murometz has Lynott pressed against the cage.
Lynott lands an elbow inside that Murometz shrugs off.
Murometz lands a hook that snaps the head of Lynott backwards.
Lynott looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynott is trying to push Murometz away but Murometz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A shot in the inside from Murometz.
Lynott lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Murometz struggles to land a body shot inside as Lynott controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murometz.
Murometz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murometz scores with a shot to the side of Lynott's head.
Murometz scores with a shoulder strike.
Murometz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murometz lands a right hand.
Lynott's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murometz misses with a low kick.
Murometz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Murometz showed some decent athleticism there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Murometz controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lynott moves into full guard.
Lynott is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Lynott is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The fighters are battling for position here. Murometz manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lynott has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Murometz is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lynott won't allow Murometz to sweep him here.
Lynott trying to control the position from guard on top but Murometz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ilya Murometz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Phil Lynott's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Murometz tries to land a leg kick but Lynott saw it coming and moves away.
Sloppy strikes from Lynott. Those never looked like landing.
Murometz staying out of range there.
Murometz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lynott closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lynott lands a nice elbow.
Lynott is trying to maintain a safe position but Murometz gets an underhook and turns Lynott into the cage.
Lynott is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Murometz looking to stall.
Lynott lands an elbow just above Murometz 's eye.
It looks like Ilya Murometz has been cut.
Lynott has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lynott takes a knee to the side of the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murometz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Murometz gets through Lynott's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lynott takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murometz looking to stall.
Murometz prevents Lynott from breaking the clinch.
Murometz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynott managing to block the knees to the body from Murometz.
Murometz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Murometz tries to land knees in the clinch but Lynott avoids the damage to the body.
Murometz lands a shot to the body.
Murometz lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Murometz.
Murometz keeps control of Lynott as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Murometz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murometz digs a right hand into Lynott's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lynott's gas tank.
Murometz avoiding damage.
Lynott wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murometz has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Murometz.
Murometz tries to land knees in the clinch but Lynott avoids the damage to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murometz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lynott has had enough of the clinch but Murometz keeps him there for the moment.
Murometz lands with a light punch inside.
Murometz has Lynott pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murometz is leaning against Lynott and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murometz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murometz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murometz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murometz lands with a short shot to the head.
Murometz works on Lynott's body with a couple of short punches.
Murometz looking to throw knees to the head but Lynott is blocking nicely.
Murometz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murometz crunches a lovely knee into Lynott's ribcage.
Murometz lands an elbow just above Lynott 's eye.
Murometz scores with a shot to the side of Lynott's head.
Murometz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murometz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Murometz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Lynott is trying to break the clinch but Murometz is controlling him.
Lynott is looking to break free of the clinch but Murometz has double underhooks.
Murometz lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lynott tries a knee to the head but Murometz blocks it.
Murometz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murometz throws a head punch that misses.
Murometz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lynott can do to turn this around?
Lynott is trying to force a seperation but Murometz has the dominant position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lynott as Murometz tries to tie him up.
Murometz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lynott is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Murometz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Murometz prevents Lynott from breaking the clinch.
Lynott wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murometz has him pressed against the cage.
Lynott tries to break free but Murometz pushes him back against the cage.
Murometz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murometz lands with a right to the head.
Murometz tries a knee to the head but Lynott blocks it.
Murometz looking to slow down the pace here.
A frustrated look appears on Lynott's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nice body punch from Murometz - that landed with a thud.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murometz's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Murometz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Murometz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lynotts head.
A short right from Murometz on the inside.
Murometz lands with a right to the head.
Murometz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Murometz dips a shoulder and cracks Lynott with a mighty uppercut! Lynott falls back against the cage and Murometz unloads with a barrage of strikes! Lynott is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Murometz screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ilya Murometz!
An out of breath and clearly excited Ilya Murometz thanked Mango Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Potkukelkka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Furio Falcone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Falcone has chosen Hatebreed - Live for this as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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156 lbs
14 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Lethal high kicks
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Potkukelkka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Furio Falcone!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Potkukelkka. That's going to slow Falcone down.
Falcone throws a low kick, looking for Potkukelkka's leg but Potkukelkka calmly moves out of range.
Falcone is looking to clinch.
Falcone wants to land a leg kick but Potkukelkka is out of range.
Potkukelkka checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Potkukelkka explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Potkukelkka blocks a leg kick.
Potkukelkka lands with a kick to the ribs.
Falcone is looking to slow Potkukelkka down with leg kicks.
Potkukelkka throws the kick towards the body but Falcone avoids it.
Potkukelkka scores with a hook to the body. Falcone takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Potkukelkka checks a low kick from Falcone.
Falcone throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Potkukelkka dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Potkukelkka misses with a body shot.
Potkukelkka keeps the fight on the outside.
Falcone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Potkukelkka. Potkukelkka obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Potkukelkka.
Falcone darts in and clinches Potkukelkka up against the cage.
Potkukelkka slowing the pace effectively.
Falcone misses with an elbow over the top.
Falcone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Potkukelkka blocks it with crossed arms.
Potkukelkka leaning his opponent against the cage.
Falcone with a knee to the head.
Falcone trying to stall but Potkukelkka improves his position.
Falcone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Potkukelkkas head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Potkukelkka - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Falcone scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice elbow from Falcone.
Falcone scores with a shot to the side of Potkukelkka's head.
Falcone throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potkukelkka tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Falcone's elbow.
Potkukelkka dodges an elbow strike from Falcone.
Falcone misses with a knee strike.
Falcone using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Potkukelkka has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Falcone with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Potkukelkka is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Falcone throws an elbow that misses.
Oh Potkukelkka is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Falcone keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Potkukelkka's efforts to push away.
Falcone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Falcone throws an elbow that misses.
Potkukelkka seems to have got his legs back now.
Falcone throws an elbow but it misses.
Potkukelkka breaks the clinch.
Potkukelkka throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Potkukelkka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Potkukelkka tries to land a front kick but Falcone steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Potkukelkka shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Falcone tries to roll over but Potkukelkka keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potkukelkka wants to free his trapped foot but Falcone is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Potkukelkka looks to land a strike but Falcone avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Potkukelkka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potkukelkka wants to control from the top but Falcone keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Potkukelkka stays in close to Falcone's body and controls the position.
Potkukelkka in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Potkukelkka wants to control from the top but Falcone keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of James Potkukelkka.
Falcone tries to close the distance and clinch but Potkukelkka swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Potkukelkka dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Falcone takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A low kick from Falcone misses
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Potkukelkka counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Potkukelkka.
Falcone misses with a straight left.
Potkukelkka checks a low kick from Falcone.
Falcone attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Falcone works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A big left from Falcone misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Falcone.
Falcone 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.
Falcone avoids the body shot from Potkukelkka.
Falcone wants to clinch.
Falcone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Potkukelkka was well out of range. Poor timing from Falcone.
Falcone tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Falcone misses with a leg kick
and Potkukelkka counters with a nice body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Potkukelkka checks a leg kick.
Falcone misses with a few strikes there.
Potkukelkka connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Falcone throws a leg kick which misses Potkukelkka's front leg but catches the back leg as Potkukelkka tries to avoid it.
Potkukelkka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Falcone has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Falcone throws a leg kick but Potkukelkka sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Potkukelkka misses with a body kick.
Potkukelkka scores with a push kick.
Falcone rushes Potkukelkka and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Falcone misses with an elbow strike.
Falcone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Potkukelkka blocks it with crossed arms.
Potkukelkka turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Falcone seems a little lost for a moment, as Potkukelkka dominates the positioning.
Falcone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Potkukelkka. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Potkukelkka tries to move to mount but Falcone blocks the move with his legs.
Potkukelkka taking a breather here.
Potkukelkka 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.
Potkukelkka landing a few strikes.
Potkukelkka looking to control but instead Falcone has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Potkukelkka throws a strike but Falcone avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Potkukelkka wants to control from the top but Falcone keeps moving.
Potkukelkka 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.
Potkukelkka throws a big elbow that misses.
Potkukelkka throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Potkukelkka slips nicely into half guard.
Potkukelkka content to control rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Potkukelkka wants to lay and pray for a moment but Falcone keeps working.
Potkukelkka tries to pass the half guard into mount. Falcone knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Potkukelkka slips a nice elbow through Falcone's hands, connecting with Falcone's forehead.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Falcone is staying active underneath Potkukelkka, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Falcone is looking for a sweep. Potkukelkka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Potkukelkka dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Potkukelkka throws a sloppy head kick
and Falcone counters with a leg kick.
Potkukelkka misses with a body kick.
Falcone throws a leg kick but Potkukelkka checks it.
Potkukelkka is looking to slow Falcone down with leg kicks.
Potkukelkka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Potkukelkka moves out of range of the body kick from Falcone.
Potkukelkka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Falcone sprawls well. Falcone wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Potkukelkka gets slowly back to his feet.
Falcone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Potkukelkka throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Falcone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Potkukelkka scores with a spinning back kick!
Falcone throws an overhand right that lands on Potkukelkka's shoulder, as Potkukelkka tries to avoid the shot.
Furio Falcone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Potkukelkka blocks a low kick nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Potkukelkka checks a leg kick nicely.
Falcone throws a head kick that misses.
Falcone is looking to clinch.
Falcone throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Falcone misses with an uppercut
and Potkukelkka counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Potkukelkka looking to score a takedown here. Falcone is defending well but Potkukelkka drives through and ends up in Falcone's guard.
Potkukelkka trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Potkukelkka postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Potkukelkka is pushing down on Falcone's leg trying to pass to half guard. Falcone is fighting to maintain full guard but Potkukelkka has managed to sneak the leg through.
Potkukelkka wants to take a breather but Falcone is having none of it.
Potkukelkka works his way into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Potkukelkka lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Potkukelkka thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Potkukelkka landing strikes, looking to finish!
Potkukelkka wants to finish this one by submission but Falcone is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Potkukelkka.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Potkukelkka thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcone blocking the ground and pound.
James Potkukelkka overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Potkukelkka lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Potkukelkka content just to control the position here.
Potkukelkka fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Furio Falcone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Potkukelkka with shots to the head and body - Falcone looks very uncomfortable down there.
Potkukelkka controlling from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
James Potkukelkka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
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!
And that's the end of the fight!
James Potkukelkka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Potkukelkka, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Potkukelkka!
Our winner, James Potkukelkka, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Alfonso De Souza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Scheckler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Souza kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Black Capricorn Day - Jamiroquai. Ted Scheckler has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alfonso De Souza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ted Scheckler!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Souza misses with a low kick.
Scheckler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scheckler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Souza gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Scheckler.
Scheckler throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Scheckler.
Scheckler lands a few punches from side control.
De Souza takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Scheckler working the ground and pound but De Souza is defending the strikes.
De Souza is trying to control Scheckler's posture but Scheckler avoids it.
De Souza parries the strikes from Scheckler easily there. Scheckler is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable De Souza to escape.
Scheckler tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scheckler wants to control but De Souza is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Souza regains half guard, as Scheckler was trying to land strikes.
Scheckler seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but De Souza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Still in half guard, Scheckler seems content to control.
De Souza is looking for a sweep. Scheckler is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Scheckler is trying to control the action in half guard but De Souza is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Scheckler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Scheckler is looking for a kimura but De Souza is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Scheckler to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scheckler stops De Souza from getting back to his feet.
Scheckler missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
De Souza wants to get back to full guard but Scheckler has passed into side control.
De Souza managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Scheckler.
De Souza is not content to let Scheckler control the position.
Scheckler taking a breather here.
Scheckler landing a few strikes.
De Souza gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scheckler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Scheckler has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Scheckler seems to be looking for submissions.
Scheckler is looking for a kimura but De Souza is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Scheckler to get the leverage.
Scheckler throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Scheckler is looking to take a break and control but De Souza is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Scheckler wants to work for an arm triangle but De Souza is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Scheckler thows a huge punch but De Souza dodges it nicely.
Scheckler is trying to control the action in half guard but De Souza is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. De Souza manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Scheckler pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Souza is keeping the position for now.
Scheckler trying to control the position from guard on top but De Souza is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Scheckler passes De Souza's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
De Souza is trying is best to control the position here.
Scheckler uses his free foot to push down on De Souza's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for De Souza.
De Souza sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scheckler content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scheckler is working for a submission of some sort.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Scheckler dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Scheckler throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Scheckler stalks De Souza and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into De Souza's face. De Souza staggers backwards, shaken.
De Souza fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Scheckler slips under a jab from De Souza.
De Souza comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Scheckler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Souza was well out of range. Poor timing from Scheckler.
De Souza chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Scheckler tried to score with a low kick but De Souza checks it.
De Souza throws out a loose jab but Scheckler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scheckler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Scheckler throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scheckler blocks a jab.
Scheckler thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from De Souza. Scheckler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Scheckler lands with a nice body kick.
De Souza throws a body kick that misses
and Scheckler counters with a leg kick.
De Souza goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
De Souza just misses with a punch to the body.
Scheckler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Scheckler throws a head kick but De Souza moves out of range.
De Souza throws an overhand right that lands on Scheckler's shoulder, as Scheckler tries to avoid the shot.
Scheckler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A nice inside leg kick there by De Souza. That's going to slow Scheckler down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scheckler tries for a takedown but De Souza circles away easily
and De Souza counters with a nice leg kick.
De Souza walks into a jab.
De Souza attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
De Souza throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Scheckler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scheckler slips under a jab from De Souza.
Scheckler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as De Souza throws out the jab.
Scheckler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alfonso De Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ted Scheckler.
Scheckler 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.
De Souza throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scheckler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Scheckler thows a leg kick but De Souza checks it
and De Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Souza moves out of range of the body kick from Scheckler.
Scheckler avoids the body shot from De Souza.
Scheckler looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Scheckler throws a jab when De Souza was well out of range.
Scheckler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De Souza.
Scheckler looks to land a right hand but De Souza moved out of range.
Alfonso De Souza is winning the standup battle so far.
De Souza lands a slapping body shot.
De Souza throws a good cross that connects.
Scheckler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Souza.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scheckler scores with a leg kick.
De Souza connects with a single shot there.
De Souza throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Scheckler throws a looping overhand right but De Souza ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Souza swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Scheckler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Scheckler takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
De Souza looks to land a right hand but Scheckler moved out of range.
Scheckler throws the left hand but De Souza avoids the punch easily.
Scheckler fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt De Souza.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
De Souza ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Scheckler tries a head kick but it misses.
De Souza lands with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alfonso De Souza 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!
Scheckler lets loose with a powerful body kick. De Souza will feel that in the morning.
Scheckler throws a big shot that misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Scheckler.
De Souza checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Scheckler misses with a takedown attempt - De Souza sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Scheckler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Souza tries to work over Scheckler's front leg with a kick but Scheckler checks it.
A big right from De Souza misses.
Scheckler lands with a slapping head kick.
Scheckler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
De Souza avoids a kick to the body.
Scheckler motions for De Souza to come forward. Scheckler throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Souza takes one to the side of the head.
Scheckler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with De Souza but De Souza pushes him off and we're back to square one.
De Souza connects with a nice looking jab.
De Souza misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
De Souza thuds a left hand into Scheckler's body.
Some wild striking there from Scheckler.
Scheckler throws a low kick but De Souza moves out of range easily.
De Souza lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
De Souza lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A chopping leg kick lands by De Souza.
Scheckler misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De Souza connects with a looping right hand.
Scheckler misses with an uppercut
and De Souza counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
De Souza scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
De Souza connects with a leg kick. Scheckler looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
De Souza moves out of range as Scheckler throws a body kick.
Scheckler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
De Souza throws a body kick that misses
and Scheckler counters with a stiff right hand.
De Souza on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Horrible takedown by Scheckler or perhaps it was just good defense by De Souza which made him look bad.
Alfonso De Souza has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ted Scheckler.
Scheckler takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Scheckler blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scheckler throws a nice outside leg kick.
Scheckler ducks under a wild hook from De Souza.
Scheckler shoots in and gets a takedown into De Souza's guard.
Scheckler wants to control from the top but De Souza keeps moving.
Scheckler being controlled here momentarily.
De Souza keeping moving, preventing Scheckler from controlling successfully.
Scheckler preventing the sweep.
Scheckler wants to pass the guard but De Souza is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Souza is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Scheckler is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of De Souza's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take De Souza's back!
Scheckler patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scheckler patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
De Souza looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
De Souza defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Scheckler's arms.
Scheckler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
De Souza turns into Scheckler and is now in his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ted Scheckler.
I think Scheckler 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ted Scheckler!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Ted Scheckler waved his t-shirt featuring TFP Graphics - Pit Inc's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Virgil Donati (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luka Beck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Donati comes to the cage accompanied by Threshold - Phenomenon. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Virgil Donati!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Luka Beck!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donati blocks a low kick nicely.
Donati misses with a hook.
Donati checks the leg kick nicely there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Beck!
Donati swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Donati throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beck displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Donati throws out the jab.
Beck walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Donati checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Donati scores with a jab to the body.
Beck keeps the fight on the outside.
Donati blocks a head kick by Beck.
Donati forces Beck back against the cage and clinches.
Donati softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Beck misses with a hook from the clinch.
Beck leaning against his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donati misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Beck.
Beck avoiding damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donati blocks an elbow strike.
Beck blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Donati throws a punch but it's blocked by Beck.
Donati misses with a short punch on the inside.
Donati prevents a body shot from Beck.
Beck tries to throw a body punch but Donati avoids it by throwing Beck back against the cage.
Donati throws a head punch that misses.
Donati has a couple of punches blocked by Beck.
Beck lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Beck has picked Donati up - he's going for a ride! Beck dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Beck is keen to just control but Donati is a slippery customer.
Beck takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Beck looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beck is trying to control. Donati wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Donati has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Beck is working away from the top position though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donati tries to kick Beck off but Beck keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Beck controlling the action here.
Donati pushes Beck off looking to stand but Beck dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Beck throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Donati fails to land with a series of punches.
Beck lands with a thumping leg kick.
Donati lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fighters circling - Beck throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Donati missing with a left hand there. Beck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donati on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Beck.
Beck throws a quick inside leg kick.
Beck scores with a jab to the head.
Donati just misses with a punch to the body.
Beck throws a low kick but Donati avoids it.
Donati works Beck's body with a nice hook.
Donati tries to clinch up.
Beck throws a shot to the body.
Beck turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beck lands the left hand.
Donati is rocked!
Beck connects with an inside leg kick.
Oh Donati is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Beck throws a monster overhand right that drops Donati! Beck follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luka Beck!
Luka Beck made sure to mention his sponsor, TFP Graphics - Pit Inc in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Cairo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andres Machete (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Machete's choice of entrance music: Sandstorm - Darude. 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 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Cairo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Andres Machete!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cairo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Machete pinned against the cage. Machete gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Machete throws a shot from downtown. Cairo moves away and avoids it.
A big left from Machete misses.
Cairo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Machete throws a looping overhand right but Cairo ducks down to avoid it.
Machete misses with an uppercut.
Cairo shoots in looking for a takedown. Machete tries to sprawl out of it but Cairo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Machete manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Cairo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machete misses with a hook. Cairo ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cairo shoots in but no luck this time.
Machete stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like John Cairo has been cut.
Machete misses with a kick to the body.
Machete throws out a loose jab but Cairo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Machete loads up on a big right hand but Cairo slips the punch.
Cairo slips a straight right by Machete.
Cairo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machete.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machete swings widly with a right hand
and Cairo counters with a left to the body.
Cairo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cairo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Machete can pounce on him.
Machete misses with a double jab
and Cairo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Machete looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Cairo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cairo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cairo distracts Machete with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Cairo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cairo throws a strike but Machete rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Machete won't allow Cairo to sweep him here.
Cairo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Machete can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cairo looking for a guillotine here but Machete defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machete controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Cairo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Machete!
Cairo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machete tries to hold on but Cairo pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cairo swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Machete is now in Cairo's guard. A big mistake from Cairo there, giving up the dominant position!
Cairo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Machete is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that John Cairo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Cairo's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Machete uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Machete lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Machete slaps away a takedown attempt from Cairo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Machete missing with a left hand there. Cairo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Machete throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cairo on the side of the head.
Machete throws a shot from downtown. Cairo moves away and avoids it.
Nice straight punches there by Machete. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Machete.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cairo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machete throws a hook but Cairo avoids it easily.
Machete throws a half hearted mid kick.
Machete throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cairo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Machete is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cairo.
Cairo fails with a takedown attempt.
Cairo blocks a jab.
Cairo has his takedown stuffed
and Machete counters with a nice body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Cairo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cairo tries for a takedown but Machete sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Andres Machete is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cairo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Machete.
Cairo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machete throws out the jab.
Cairo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Machete.
Machete loads up on a big right hand but Cairo slips the punch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cairo.
Machete lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Machete tries to land a front kick but Cairo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Andres Machete seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machete keeps Cairo at a distance using the push kick.
Machete throws a right and a left that Cairo avoids nicely.
Machete throws a jab but it's blocked by Cairo.
Machete throws out a powerful jab.
Machete misses with a straight right.
Cairo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Machete moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machete connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cairo scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Cairo 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.
The strikes coming from Cairo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Cairo misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Machete taking a bit of punishment here - Cairo scoring with strikes.
Machete avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Cairo.
Cairo working away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Machete defending against the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andres Machete showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on John Cairo'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!
Machete scores with a one two! Cairo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Machete misses with a body kick.
Cairo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machete defends it nicely.
Machete connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cairo momentarily.
Machete stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Machete wants it to stay on the feet.
Cairo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Machete counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
John Cairo's cut is getting worse.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Cairo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machete lands a lovely overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machete looks to throw the jab but Cairo is out of range.
Machete with a hook.
Cairo is rocked!
Andres Machete seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Machete catches Cairo with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Cairo forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Andres Machete!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tatti Tasapaksu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Grimm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tasapaksu comes to the cage accompanied by Motorhead - Smiling Like A Killer . Ben Grimm has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class MT
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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
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tatti Tasapaksu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Grimm!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grimm checks a leg kick.
Grimm takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tasapaksu dips to his left and cracks Grimm with an uppercut!
Grimm slips a jab from Tasapaksu.
Grimm 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.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tasapaksu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grimm tries to score with a low kick but Tasapaksu moves his leg out of the way.
Tasapaksu throws a looping overhand right but Grimm ducks down to avoid it.
Tasapaksu moves out of range as Grimm throws a body kick.
A jab from Grimm misses.
Tasapaksu moves out of range of the body kick from Grimm.
Tasapaksu clinches with his opponent.
Grimm throws a punch but it's blocked by Tasapaksu.
Grimm on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Grimm on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tasapaksu blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tasapaksu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tasapaksu tries to work over Grimm's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tasapaksu is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Grimm struggles to land a body shot inside as Tasapaksu controls his hands.
Grimm blocks the elbow strike.
Grimm breaks from the clinch.
Tasapaksu tries to score with a low kick but Grimm moves his leg out of the way.
Tasapaksu wants to clinch.
Tasapaksu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grimm moves away.
Tasapaksu throws a nice looking combination but Grimm bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Grimm walks into a left hand.
Tasapaksu moves out of range as Grimm throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimm throws a hook but Tasapaksu avoids it easily.
Grimm 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.
Grimm fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tasapaksu misses with a double jab.
Tasapaksu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grimm swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tasapaksu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grimm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tasapaksu.
Tasapaksu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grimm. Grimm obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tasapaksu checks a leg kick.
Grimm looks to throw a body kick
and Grimm takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Grimm looks to score with a jab to the body but Tasapaksu is just out of range.
Grimm slips under a jab from Tasapaksu.
Ben Grimm seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tasapaksu lands a jab-cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tasapaksu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grimm feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tasapaksu's calf.
Grimm lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grimm ducks right into an uppercut from Tasapaksu.
Grimm scores with a leg kick.
Tasapaksu avoids the head kick by Grimm.
Tasapaksu misses with a leg kick.
Tasapaksu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tasapaksu throws a head kick but Grimm moves out of range.
Grimm connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tasapaksu's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grimm looks to throw the jab but Tasapaksu is out of range.
Tasapaksu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tasapaksu ducks under a wild hook from Grimm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grimm thumps Tasapaksu with a low kick.
Grimm connects with a body shot.
A combination from Tasapaksu does no damage.
Grimm loads up on a big right hand but Tasapaksu slips the punch.
Grimm steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tasapaksu.
Tasapaksu clinches up against the cage.
Tasapaksu unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Grimm throws a head punch that misses.
Grimm lands a body shot in the clinch.
Tasapaksu misses with an elbow strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tasapaksu throws a head punch that misses.
Grimm tries to throw a body punch but Tasapaksu avoids it by throwing Grimm back against the cage.
A short right from Grimm.
Tasapaksu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tatti Tasapaksu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A bone on bone clash there as Grimm blocks the leg kick.
Tasapaksu misses with a series of wild punches.
Tasapaksu misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Grimm misses.
Grimm looks for the body kick but Tasapaksu saw that one coming.
Grimm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Grimm just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Tasapaksu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Grimm thuds his right hand into Tasapaksu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grimm fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tasapaksu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tasapaksu takes one on the button.
Tasapaksu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grimm manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tasapaksu wants to clinch up but Grimm keeps it at a distance.
Tasapaksu throws a solid leg kick but Grimm takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Tasapaksu.
Grimm throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grimm works Tasapaksu's body with a nice hook.
Grimm throws a chopping leg kick but Tasapaksu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tasapaksu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Grimm throws a hook to the side of Tasapaksu's head but Tasapaksu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Grimm tries a head kick but it misses.
Grimm throws the kick towards the body but Tasapaksu avoids it.
Tasapaksu tries to clinch up.
Grimm connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tasapaksu. Tasapaksu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tatti Tasapaksu is winning the standup battle so far.
Grimm misses with a leg kick
and Tasapaksu counters with a head kick. That will keep Grimm thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Tasapaksu is predictable there
and Grimm counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grimm checks a low kick from Tasapaksu.
Grimm jabs Tasapaksu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grimm motions for Tasapaksu to come forward. Grimm throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tasapaksu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grimm.
Grimm throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Grimm looks to land a left hand but Tasapaksu moved out of range nicely.
Tasapaksu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Grimm is looking to land body kicks.
Grimm works the jab nicely.
Grimm throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Grimm throws a leg kick
and Tasapaksu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A clash of legs there as Grimm blocks the low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grimm looks to score with a jab to the body but Tasapaksu is just out of range.
Grimm stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tasapaksu.
Tasapaksu takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tasapaksu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grimm getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tasapaksu misses with a low kick.
Grimm throws a leg kick which misses Tasapaksu's front leg but catches the back leg as Tasapaksu tries to avoid it.
Grimm moves away from the strike by Tasapaksu.
Grimm lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grimm scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tasapaksu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Grimm, right into the meat.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Grimm. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Grimm lands with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grimm cracks a nice hook into Tasapaksu's ribs.
Tasapaksu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grimm, as that shot connected.
Grimm scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tasapaksu in his tracks.
Grimm lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Grimm throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tasapaksu sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Grimm fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tasapaksu.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grimm digs a good body shot into Tasapaksu's ribs.
Tasapaksu 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.
Grimm chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ben Grimm showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Both fighters circling a little - Grimm finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Grimm.
Grimm lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Grimm lands a jab to Tasapaksu's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Grimm.
Tasapaksu chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grimm can pounce on him.
Tasapaksu moves away from the strike by Grimm.
Grimm lands an overhand right.
It looks like Tatti Tasapaksu has been cut.
Tasapaksu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Grimm lands a big head kick that sends Tasapaksu tumbling to the mat! Grimm takes a step backwards and waves Tasapaksu back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Tasapaksu is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grimm finds Tasapaksu's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Tasapaksu flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Grimm lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Tasapaksu will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ben Grimm!
After winning the bout, Ben Grimm 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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