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CFA Fight Night 4 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kronos Fury (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and LJ Stevens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kronos Fury has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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286 lbs
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285 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Prefers standup |
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kronos Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, LJ Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Fury paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fury, right into the meat.
Stevens misses with a lunging right hand
and Fury counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Stevens closes the distance and clinches.
Stevens keeps control of Fury as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stevens.
Fury tries to circle away but Stevens has him pinned against the ropes.
Stevens is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fury is defending well for now.
Stevens misses with a body punch.
Fury looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fury pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fury misses with a low kick.
Stevens tries to clinch
and Fury counters with an inside leg kick.
Stevens wants to clinch.
Stevens tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Stevens has eaten all the pies!
Stevens swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fury counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stevens tries to clinch but Fury moves away
and Fury connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
It looks like LJ Stevens has been cut.
Stevens wants to clinch
and Fury counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Stevens misses with an uppercut.
LJ Stevens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fury feints a jab promting Stevens to slip. Fury then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stevens slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Stevens takes a swing at Fury's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Stevens. Those never looked like landing.
Stevens tries to clinch up but Fury circles away and keeps his distance.
Stevens gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stevens has Fury pressed against the ropes, preventing Fury from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stevens has Fury pressed against the ropes, preventing Fury from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Stevens using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fury has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stevens looks winded!
Fury wants to get back to striking at distance but Stevens won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the body from Stevens misses
and Fury counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fury scores with a three punch combo!
Stevens tries to clinch but Fury moves out of range.
Stevens wants to clinch but Fury slips to the side
and Fury counters with a leg kick.
Fury lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Stevens doesn't manage to clinch there - Fury circles away.
Stevens walks into a jab.
Fury misses with a series of wild punches.
Fury lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stevens throws a sloppy body shot
and Fury counters with a nice uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fury.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevens takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stevens tries to clinch but Fury moves away
and Fury counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Fury.
Stevens on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fury. Fury obviously looking to wear him down.
Fury shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stevens eats them both and turns towards Fury to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fury lands a jab to the nose.
Fury lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
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!
Stevens 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.
Fury connects with a leg kick. Stevens looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Fury lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stevens has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Stevens is rocked!
Stevens takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stevens is still on wobbly legs! Can Fury finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fury.
Fury closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Stevens! Fury dives in looking to finish! Stevens is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kronos Fury!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grisha Kamenow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Rutten (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kamenow's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Linkin Park - Bleed It Out. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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211 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
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210 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
KO power |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Grisha Kamenow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Harry Rutten!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rutten blocks the body kick.
Rutten lands a body shot.
Oooooh!!! Rutten has knocked Kamenow down with a huge combo! Rutten steps away and waves a wobbly Kamenow back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Kamenow is rocked!
It looks like Grisha Kamenow has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rutten is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Rutten shuts the power down on Kamenow. Lights out, game over! Rutten is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Harry Rutten!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kinny Carose (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silent Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bob is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: mama said knock you out. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 lbs
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290 lbs
2 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter striker
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kinny Carose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Silent Bob!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob shoots and misses
and Carose counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Bob!
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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Carose putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carose controlling the pace for now.
Carose swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kinny Carose!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kinny Carose thanked Blood Bank ($10) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Blake Turnham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Umanga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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162 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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162 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Basic striking
Solid chin |
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Blake Turnham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nate Umanga!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turnham has Umanga up against the ropes in a clinch.
Turnham jumps into guard, dragging Umanga to the mat.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Turnham can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Umanga controls the pace.
Umanga won't allow Turnham to sweep him here.
Turnham preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Umanga is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Turnham is looking for a triangle but Umanga pushes his legs off easily.
Umanga trying to control but Turnham is working from the bottom.
Turnham keeping full guard, as Umanga tries to pass.
Umanga connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umanga loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Umanga is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Turnham working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Umanga.
Umanga trying to control but Turnham is working from the bottom.
Umanga stands up over Turnham, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Umanga is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Umanga postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Turnham wants to stand but Umanga is controlling the position.
Umanga passes Turnham's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Umanga not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Turnham tries to get to full guard but Umanga has control of the leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Umanga throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Turnham has hold of Umanga's hands but Umanga slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Umanga seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Umanga lands with a punch from half guard.
Umanga in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Turnham tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Umanga!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nate Umanga!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Ioda (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jim Swanson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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175 lbs
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170 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Big heart |
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Basic striking
Knockout power |
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Antonio Ioda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jim Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swanson looking to score a takedown here. Ioda is defending well but Swanson drives through and ends up in Ioda's guard.
Swanson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ioda's guard.
Ioda punching from the bottom.
Swanson wants to stand but Ioda is controlling his posture from full guard.
Swanson gets to his feet. Ioda looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Swanson lands a head shot.
Ioda fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Swanson to the ground. Ioda is now in Swanson's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ioda accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Swanson is looking for a triangle but Ioda pushes his legs off easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Swanson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ioda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Swanson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ioda gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ioda got a little sloppy there for a moment and Swanson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ioda has managed to get both his arms back between Swanson's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Ioda defends well.
Swanson has momentary wrist control but Ioda slips an elbow through the middle.
Swanson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ioda is aware though and is defending well.
Ioda with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ioda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ioda chips away with some ground and pound.
Ioda working some strikes from top position.
Ioda trying to control but Swanson is working from the bottom.
Ioda wants to get up but he can't break Swanson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Swanson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ioda preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Swanson looks winded!
Swanson is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Ioda has his hands clasped together but Swanson extends an breaks Ioda's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Swanson.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jim Swanson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shekan Weeonu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Langford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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175 lbs
2 - 3 - 0 |
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175 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Intelligent |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shekan Weeonu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sam Langford !
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Left hook, right uppercut from Weeonu.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Langford .
A momentary lapse in concentration from Weeonu enables Langford to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Weeonu manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Langford throws a big right hand that misses.
Weeonu scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Langford changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Weeonu tries to avoid it but Langford manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Weeonu to the ground. Weeonu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Weeonu slaps away a takedown attempt from Langford , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shekan Weeonu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Langford .
Langford has his takedown stuffed
and Weeonu makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Langford really felt that one!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weeonu moves into the clinch.
Langford tries for a takedown but Weeonu manages to get underhooks.
Weeonu pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Langford is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Langford accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Langford postures up in Weeonu's guard and throws a big left but Weeonu blocks it.
Weeonu on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Weeonu tries to get out of the position.
Langford throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weeonu wants to get back to his feet but Langford is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Langford works over Weeonu with some ground and pound from guard.
Weeonu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Langford on the ground.
Langford throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Weeonu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Weeonu is pulling down on Langford 's head. It's preventing any offense from Langford , at least for the moment.
Langford postures up in Weeonu's guard and throws a big left but Weeonu blocks it.
Langford has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Weeonu wants to stand and escape but Langford is having none of it.
Langford throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Langford working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Langford accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Langford working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Weeonu's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Langford trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Langford is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
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!
Langford trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Langford landing with the ground and pound.
Langford with a flurry of punches that miss.
Langford postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Langford throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Langford postures up and lands a big shot to Weeonu's brow.
Langford is looking to work some ground and pound but Weeonu has wrist control.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Weeonu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Weeonu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Langford .
Langford throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Langford throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Langford accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Weeonu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Langford prevents Weeonu from getting back to his feet.
Weeonu is breathing heavily.
Langford in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Langford throwing strikes but missing.
Langford scoring with some ground and pound.
Langford in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Weeonu is looking to stand up but Langford isn't so interested in that idea.
Weeonu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Langford .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Langford works over Weeonu with some ground and pound from guard.
Langford cracks Weeonu with a solid left hand.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Langford 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Langford content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
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!
Langford is looking to work some ground and pound but Weeonu has wrist control.
Langford throwing strikes from guard but Weeonu blocks nicely.
Langford throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Langford working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Weeonu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Langford is looking to work some ground and pound but Weeonu has wrist control.
Langford stands up over Weeonu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Weeonu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Langford dominated that round.
That's time! Weeonu's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Langford shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Weeonu defends it nicely.
Langford doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Weeonu counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Langford looks like he's trying to stand up.
Langford won't allow Weeonu to pass to mount.
Weeonu will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Langford tries to kick Weeonu off but Weeonu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Weeonu is trying to control. Langford wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Shekan Weeonu wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Weeonu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Weeonu trying to control from half guard but Langford is working away.
Langford tries to kick Weeonu off but Weeonu keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Weeonu wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Langford uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Langford wants to stand but Weeonu is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shekan Weeonu has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Weeonu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Langford circles away quickly and effectively.
Langford blocks a head kick by Weeonu.
Weeonu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Langford slips a jab and a cross from Weeonu.
Weeonu tries for a takedown but Langford sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Langford misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Shekan Weeonu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sam Langford .
Langford tries to score a power double leg takedown but Weeonu sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Langford somewhat.
Weeonu slaps away a takedown attempt from Langford , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sam Langford seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Langford changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Weeonu tries to avoid it but Langford manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Weeonu to the ground. Weeonu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Langford is breathing heavily.
Langford tries for a takedown but Weeonu circles away easily
and Weeonu moves into the clinch.
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!
Weeonu breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Langford shoots in for a takedown but Weeonu shows good takedown defense.
Weeonu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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.
Weeonu tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Weeonu wants to take a breather but Langford is having none of it.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Shekan Weeonu has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Weeonu throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Langford tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Weeonu is in Langford 's guard.
Weeonu is stalling in the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Shekan Weeonu.
Weeonu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Langford takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Weeonu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Langford .
Langford fails to land the takedown.
Weeonu misses with a series of wild punches.
Nice sprawl there from Langford as Weeonu shoots in.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Langford .
Weeonu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Langford avoids it really well and circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Langford shoots in but Weeonu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Weeonu keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shekan Weeonu dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Weeonu stuffs the takedown attempt from Langford . Langford gets slowly back to his feet.
Weeonu fails to land with a series of punches.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Langford .
Weeonu taking a bit of punishment here - Langford scoring with strikes.
Langford scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Weeonu to see if he's OK.
Weeonu struggling a bit here.
Langford throws an elbow but Weeonu slips to the side and avoids it well.
Langford working the ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weeonu takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Langford cracks Weeonu with a big right hand but Weeonu just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weeonu takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Langford throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Langford scoring with punches from side control.
Langford working the ground and pound but Weeonu is defending the strikes.
Langford tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ground and pound from Langford seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Langford scoring with punches and elbows.
Langford cracks Weeonu with a big right hand but Weeonu just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Weeonu is working to avoid the ground and pound but Langford connects with a decent elbow.
Langford landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Weeonu is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Langford lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Oh Weeonu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Langford landing strikes.
Langford in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Weeonu looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Langford turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Langford !
After winning the bout, Sam Langford thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dug Sandstone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephane Kohler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kohler has chosen 300 Violin Orchestra as his entrance music. The key to victory for Dug Sandstone has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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271 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dug Sandstone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stephane Kohler!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Donatello Bradman and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandstone scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sandstone closes the distance and pushes Kohler back into the ropes.
Sandstone blocks a body shot from Kohler.
Kohler managing to block the knees to the body from Sandstone.
Kohler managing to block the knees to the body from Sandstone.
Sandstone lands a nice elbow.
Sandstone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Stephane Kohler has been cut.
Sandstone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kohler avoids it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice elbow from Sandstone.
Sandstone blocks an uppercut.
Kohler is trying to trip Sandstone. He has hold of a leg but Sandstone is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kohler persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Sandstone wants to stand but Kohler is controlling the position.
Kohler's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Sandstone is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kohler is controlling him.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sandstone wriggles free and stands up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kohler throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kohler circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kohler connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kohler closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandstone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kohler scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kohler manages to break the clinch.
Kohler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sandstone manages to avoid it.
Kohler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Sandstone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kohler forces Sandstone back against the ropes and clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kohler jumps guard and drags Sandstone to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Kohler trying to keep a closed guard but Sandstone is proving a slippery customer.
Sandstone gets to his feet. Kohler looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Sandstone darts in and clinches Kohler up against the ropes.
Kohler can't break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sandstone misses with an elbow strike.
Kohler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Sandstone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kohler.
Sandstone throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Sandstone throws an elbow but misses.
Kohler leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Kohler managing to block the knees to the body from Sandstone.
Kohler avoids a wild elbow strike from Sandstone.
Kohler managing to block the knees to the body from Sandstone.
Kohler blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kohler is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Sandstone is defending well.
Sandstone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kohler avoids it.
Kohler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Sandstone walks away with a smile on his face. Kohler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sandstone tries to clinch up.
Kohler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandstone takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sandstone tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Kohler manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Sandstone moves out of range as Kohler strikes.
Sandstone slaps away a takedown attempt from Kohler, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dug Sandstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephane Kohler.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kohler throws a right hand that misses
and Sandstone counters with a left and a right that stings Kohler.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kohler throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sandstone counters by clinching up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dug Sandstone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stephane Kohler's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kohler closes the distance and clinches.
Sandstone missing with knees to the body.
Kohler pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Stephane Kohler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kohler has closed the distance and engaged Sandstone in a clinch.
Sandstone tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kohler avoids it.
Kohler blocks the elbow strike.
Kohler blocks an elbow strike.
Kohler creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Sandstone misses with an elbow over the top.
Sandstone throws an elbow that misses.
Kohler pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Kohler drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sandstone gets the underhooks and prevents it.
With the fighters up against the ropes, Sandstone throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sandstone missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kohler lands with a short shot to the head.
Sandstone throws an elbow that misses.
Sandstone throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kohler is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Sandstone gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kohler blocks an elbow strike.
Kohler breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kohler throws a poor cross that misses
and Sandstone counters with a nice uppercut.
Kohler fails with the takedown.
Dug Sandstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephane Kohler.
Sandstone ducks under a wild hook from Kohler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandstone has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Dug Sandstone has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kohler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kohler misses with a right hand
and Sandstone counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kohler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kohler tries to clinch but Sandstone moves out of range.
Kohler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sandstone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kohler.
Sandstone checks a leg kick nicely.
Sandstone throws the kick towards the body but Kohler avoids it.
Kohler misses with a body shot
and Sandstone counters with a straight right hand.
Kohler throws a shot from downtown. Sandstone moves away and avoids it.
Sandstone throws a right hand that Kohler ducks under and follows up with a left that Kohler also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sandstone moves to clinch but Kohler breaks away
enabling Kohler to counter with a crisp jab.
Kohler drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sandstone is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kohler is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kohler trying to control but Sandstone is working from the bottom.
Sandstone is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kohler is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stephane Kohler will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Kohler wants to clinch.
Sandstone tries to land a front kick but Kohler steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kohler keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kohler tries to clinch but Sandstone moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kohler throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Sandstone to counter with a crisp jab.
Kohler misses the jab.
Kohler shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sandstone but Sandstone pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Dug Sandstone is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sandstone leaves Kohler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sandstone closes the distance but Kohler moves to the side
and Kohler counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sandstone tries to clinch up
and Kohler holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kohler lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kohler landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Sandstone lands a nice elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kohler.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Kohler creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice elbow from Sandstone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kohler escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kohler tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in the close the distance. Sandstone manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kohler closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kohler lands in his opponent's guard.
Sandstone uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Kohler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sandstone moves away.
Kohler shoots in for a takedown but Sandstone shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dug Sandstone has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stephane Kohler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Kohler.
Kohler looks to score with a jab to the body but Sandstone is just out of range.
Kohler gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kohler lands with a light punch inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kohler tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Sandstone throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Sandstone throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kohler tries to work over Sandstone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kohler is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sandstone is keeping busy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephane Kohler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kohler 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight for Dug Sandstone!
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight for Dug Sandstone!
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight as a draw!
Dug Sandstone wins by majority decision!
Dug Sandstone thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tex Bighorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Krostiner Magamedov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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220 lbs
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205 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tex Bighorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Krostiner Magamedov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bighorn lands a lovely overhand right.
Bighorn jabs Magamedov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Magamedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Bighorn circles away.
Bighorn tests Magamedov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Magamedov tries to land a leg kick but Bighorn saw it coming and moves away.
Magamedov moves in looking to clinch but Bighorn pushes him off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magamedov takes one to the side of the head.
Bighorn misses with a two punch combination.
Bighorn throws a series of punches but Magamedov moves out of range.
Bighorn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Magamedov.
Magamedov drops his hands momentarily and Bighorn takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bighorn looks to land a combination but Magamedov avoids it well.
Bighorn shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Magamedov eats them both and turns towards Bighorn to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Bighorn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A left and a right from Bighorn both land. Nice combination.
Magamedov is rocked!
Bighorn looks to land a combination but Magamedov avoids it well.
Bighorn takes a swing at Magamedov's ribcage but misses.
Magamedov lands a jab to the head.
Bighorn punishes Magamedov's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab by Bighorn.
No joy there for Bighorn, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bighorn connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Magamedov momentarily.
Bighorn changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Magamedov looks winded!
Bighorn moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Magamedov goes down! Can Bighorn finish him!?
Magamedov is still in real trouble! Can Bighorn finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bighorn stands and steps away. Magamedov gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Magamedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Magamedov drops his hands momentarily. Bighorn doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Magamedov staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Magamedov doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tex Bighorn!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tex Bighorn thanked Blood Bank ($10) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Igor Zanta (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and King Destroyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Destroyer has chosen Eminem - Kill You as his entrance music. Igor Zanta has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Igor Zanta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, King Destroyer!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Skip Squint and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zanta gets the takedown into side control.
Destroyer sneaks back into half guard.
Zanta passes the guard and advances to mount!
Destroyer is trying to escape the mount.
Zanta really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Destroyer taking shots to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zanta dominating with strikes here.
Zanta prevents Destroyer from getting the reversal.
Destroyer is in a horrible position here. Zanta smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Zanta jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Destroyer manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Destroyer tries to buck Zanta off but Zanta is having none of it.
Destroyer on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zanta working the ground and pound.
Destroyer takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Destroyer is rocked!
Zanta works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Destroyer is still in real trouble! Can Zanta finish him?
Zanta cracks Destroyer with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Zanta immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Destroyer is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Zanta!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Igor Zanta!
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