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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Adam Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Romano Schoots (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Romano Schoots was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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143 lbs
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155 lbs
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BJJ Red Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Adam Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Romano Schoots!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schoots misses with a looping left.
Schoots darts in and clinches Gracie up against the cage.
Schoots working aggressively here.
Schoots working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Schoots misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Schoots displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gracie up against the cage.
Schoots misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gracie is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gracie pulls guard successfully.
Gracie looking for subs off his back but Schoots has passed one foot through into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie wants to control but Schoots is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schoots missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gracie escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schoots gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gracie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Schoots is aware though and is defending well.
Schoots trying to control but Gracie is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schoots pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gracie is keeping the position for now.
Schoots seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gracie working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Schoots doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Schoots manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Gracie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Schoots can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schoots defends it easily.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
Gracie trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Schoots postures up.
Schoots engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schoots stands up out of Gracie's guard for a moment - Gracie manages to land a nice upkick.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Gracie has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Schoots should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Gracie has tightened it up now! Schoots should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Adam Gracie!
After winning the bout, Adam Gracie 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Riley McCollins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Malham (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McCollins kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Go Getter. Malham has chosen John's Walkout as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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199 lbs
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185 lbs
20 - 12 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
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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
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Riley McCollins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Malham!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCollins keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Malham throws a big shot that misses.
McCollins throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Malham makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jab from Malham.
Malham connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McCollins momentarily.
McCollins attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McCollins just misses with a punch to the body.
McCollins scores with a jab to the head.
McCollins throws a nice looking combination but Malham bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Malham. McCollins shrugs it off though.
McCollins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A solid body kick from Malham.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McCollins lands a left and a right that send Malham crashing to the mat, dazed. McCollins thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Malham is rocked!
It looks like John Malham has been cut.
McCollins looks to land a combination but Malham avoids it well.
Malham is still on wobbly legs! Can McCollins finish him?
McCollins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Malham seems to have recovered his senses.
McCollins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malham.
McCollins ducks under a wild hook from Malham.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCollins scores with a jab to the body.
Malham closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Malham not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McCollins is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malham working McCollins over with strikes.
Malham is stalling here. McCollins is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Malham seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and McCollins has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Malham tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McCollins wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McCollins trying to control the position but Malham is working away.
Malham tries to improve position but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCollins is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
McCollins stands up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malham fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCollins.
McCollins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malham manages to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Malham, as that shot connected.
McCollins looks to throw a body kick
and Malham decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in McCollins's guard.
Malham tries to free his leg and advance position but McCollins is retaining full guard.
Malham throws a big right hand that misses.
McCollins is pulling down on Malham's head to control his posture.
Malham missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCollins avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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!
Malham makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McCollins wants to stand and escape but Malham is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malham missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Malham throwing strikes but missing.
Malham trying to control the position from guard on top but McCollins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Malham chips away with some ground and pound.
Malham pushing down on McCollins's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Malham trying to control the action but McCollins is working from the bottom.
Malham throwing shots but McCollins is blocking nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Malham will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Malham's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
McCollins connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A slow jab from Malham misses its intended target.
McCollins looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McCollins walks forward, straight into a front kick from Malham.
McCollins is looking to wear down Malham with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McCollins checks a low kick from Malham.
McCollins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Malham to score with a decent uppercut.
McCollins misses with a body shot.
McCollins works the jab nicely.
McCollins throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Riley McCollins is winning the standup battle so far.
A head kick misses from Malham.
Malham slips a jab and a cross from McCollins.
McCollins takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
McCollins is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCollins swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Malham counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Malham scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCollins with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Malham to score with a decent uppercut.
McCollins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCollins scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Malham connects with a body shot.
McCollins checks the leg kick nicely there.
A lazy left from McCollins finds it's target.
Malham just misses with a punch to the body.
Malham pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McCollins fails to land with a series of punches.
Malham is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Malham lands a right hook to the body.
John Malham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malham misses with a kick to the body.
Malham scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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!
Malham missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Malham is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, McCollins has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malham not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Malham is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Malham throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Malham wants to pass to mount but McCollins is defending the position.
McCollins trying to control from the bottom.
Malham wants to free his trapped foot but McCollins is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Malham throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malham not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Malham is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and McCollins defends it well.
Malham working McCollins over with strikes.
Malham missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Malham trying to control from half guard but McCollins is working away.
Malham 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. McCollins tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Malham!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Malham!
John Malham thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Joseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nathan Corbett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Corbett has chosen Men at Work - Down Under as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Nathan Corbett enters the cage!
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18 - 13 - 0 |
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215 lbs
15 - 6 - 1 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
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ADCC Champion
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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
18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Joseph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nathan Corbett!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corbett throws out a loose jab but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Joseph walks into a left hand.
Corbett lands a head kick!
It looks like Anthony Joseph has been cut.
Joseph takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corbett walks into a stiff left hand from Joseph.
It looks like Nathan Corbett has been cut.
Joseph throws a leg kick
letting Corbett counter with a right hand.
Joseph misses with a few strikes there.
Joseph scores with a hook to the body. Corbett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Anthony Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joseph looks to land a left hand but Corbett moved out of range nicely.
Corbett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Joseph misses with a wild combination.
Corbett misses with a head kick.
Corbett staying out of range there.
Decent striking displayed by Corbett there.
Joseph feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Corbett's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Corbett there.
Anthony Joseph's cut is getting worse.
Corbett tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joseph was well out of range. Poor timing from Corbett.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Joseph lands a left hand.
Corbett manages to pull guard.
Corbett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Joseph postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Joseph won't allow Corbett to sweep him here.
Joseph trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Joseph throws an elbow that misses. Corbett uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Joseph's guard. Nice move by Corbett!
Joseph wants to sweep but no luck.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Joseph holds on and takes a little breather.
Corbett wants to control from the top but Joseph keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corbett is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Corbett trying to control but Joseph is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Nathan Corbett hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Corbett throws out a powerful jab.
Joseph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joseph looks to land a combination but Corbett avoids it well.
A head kick misses from Joseph.
Joseph looks to throw the jab but Corbett is out of range.
Corbett throws a poor cross that misses
and Joseph connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Corbett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Corbett avoids the body shot from Joseph.
Joseph throws a body punch but Corbett moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corbett is looking to clinch but Joseph is avoiding it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Corbett - that will leave a mark!
Joseph is breathing heavily.
Joseph misses with a right hand
and Corbett counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A nice leg kick lands there from Corbett.
A slapping leg kick lands for Corbett.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Corbett scores with a jab. Joseph acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Anthony Joseph's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Corbett throws a nice looking combination but Joseph bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Corbett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Corbett lands a nice looking kick to the body. Joseph takes a step back to recover.
Corbett has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Corbett connects with a high kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Corbett.
Joseph is rocked!
Jeez, Anthony Joseph's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Joseph crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Corbett - the referee stops the clock and Joseph gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Corbett. Joseph manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Corbett connects with an inside leg kick.
Corbett scores with a spinning back kick!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corbett sizes up Joseph with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Joseph gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nathan Corbett!
Nathan Corbett was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tim Ernst (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leopold Scotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ernst comes to the cage accompanied by http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjVvhDwFnJk. Leopold Scotch told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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157 lbs
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157 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
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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
17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tim Ernst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leopold Scotch!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Ernst lands.
Scotch fails to land the takedown.
Scotch with a jab.
It looks like Tim Ernst has been cut.
A swing and a miss from Scotch.
Ernst keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Scotch shoots for a takedown but Ernst saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ernst throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ernst throws a nice looking combination but Scotch bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ernst swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ernst fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Scotch takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ernst checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scotch takes the fight into the clinch.
Ernst misses with a punch to the body.
Ernst misses with a knee strike.
Ernst digs a right hand underneath Scotch's ribcage. Scotch let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ernst swings wildly with an uppercut but Scotch uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ernst crunches a lovely knee into Scotch's ribcage.
Ernst throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Scotch blocks it with crossed arms.
Scotch drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ernst gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Tim Ernst has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leopold Scotch.
Ernst with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ernst tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ernst lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ernst tries to land a knee to the head but Scotch blocks with his arms.
Ernst wants to stall.
Ernst tries to land knees in the clinch but Scotch avoids the damage to the body.
Ernst throws a head punch that misses.
Ernst tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Scotch avoids it.
Ernst misses with a knee strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Ernst obliges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ernst scores with a knee to the head.
Ernst looking to throw knees to the head but Scotch is blocking nicely.
Scotch blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scotch is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ernst pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ernst tries to land a knee to the head but Scotch blocks with his arms.
Scotch on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Ernst tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Scotch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ernst tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ernst can't find room to land a body shot as Scotch controls the action.
Scotch is looking to take this one to the mat.
Scotch tries for a takedown but Ernst manages to get underhooks.
Ernst misses with a hook from the clinch.
Come on Ernst - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Scotch has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ernst avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ernst misses with a knee strike.
Scotch blocks a body shot from Ernst.
Ernst with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ernst stalling in the clinch.
Ernst looking to stall.
Ernst lands an uppercut.
Ernst misses with the head strike.
Ernst using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Scotch has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ernst with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Ernst has a couple of punches blocked by Scotch.
Ernst tries to land a knee to the head but Scotch blocks with his arms.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Ernst dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tim Ernst's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Scotch misses with a double jab
and Ernst counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ernst scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Scotch avoids the body shot from Ernst.
Scotch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ernst swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Scotch.
Scotch fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ernst scores with a hook.
Ernst throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scotch clinches.
Ernst tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Scotch's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ernst tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Scotch manages to break the clinch.
Ernst dodges the punch combination from Scotch.
Ernst throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ernst uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Scotch.
A punch combination from Ernst misses.
Scotch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ernst.
Ernst ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scotch moves away.
Scotch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Scotch shoots in for a takedown but Ernst shows good takedown defense.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ernst misses with an uppercut. Scotch saw that one coming.
Ernst takes a swing at Scotch's ribcage but misses.
Ernst works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Scotch misses with a left hand
and Ernst counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ernst throws a chopping leg kick but Scotch manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ernst connects with a crisp jab.
Scotch throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ernst was covering up waiting for the punch and Scotch finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Scotch stands up over Ernst, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ernst preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Scotch with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scotch wants to control from the top but Ernst keeps moving.
Ernst avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Scotch with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ernst looking to control.
Scotch throws a strike but Ernst rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ernst being controlled here momentarily.
Ernst trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ernst wants to control from the top but Scotch keeps moving.
Scotch is looking to stand up but Ernst isn't so interested in that idea.
Scotch looking for a sweep. Not yet Scotch, not yet.
Scotch keeping moving, preventing Ernst from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Tim Ernst just wasn't active enough.
Ernst missing with a left hand there. Scotch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ernst misses with a straight left.
Ernst misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tim Ernst will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tim Ernst'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!
Ernst thows a body shot but no joy.
Scotch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Scotch looks to land a left hand but Ernst moved out of range nicely.
Scotch misses with a body kick.
Scotch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ernst waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scotch.
Scotch gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Scotch throws a looping overhand right but Ernst ducks down to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Ernst. No joy for Scotch on that attempt.
Ernst misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ernst looks to throw the jab but Scotch is out of range.
Ernst misses with an uppercut. Scotch saw that one coming.
A punch combination from Ernst misses.
Scotch throws a lazy uppercut
and Ernst counters with a shoot takedown. Scotch fights it but they end up in guard.
Ernst showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scotch working a defensive guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ernst controlling from the top position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Tim Ernst wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Scotch avoids the body shot from Ernst.
Ernst misses with an uppercut.
Ernst fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Scotch manages to avoid it.
Scotch wants to clinch.
Scotch shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Scotch was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scotch cracks Ernst with a big right hand but Ernst just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ernst is trying to get back to half guard.
Scotch 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.
Scotch is trying to ground and pound but Ernst uses the momentary lack of control by Scotch to regain half guard.
Scotch lands with a punch from half guard.
Leopold Scotch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tim Ernst is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scotch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Scotch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scotch throwing shots but Ernst is blocking nicely.
Scotch lands strikes from half guard.
Scotch thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Scotch lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scotch is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ernst blocking the ground and pound attempt from Scotch.
Ernst is looking to improve his position.
Ernst is working hard here to advance position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ernst slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Leopold Scotch.
I think Ernst has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Leopold Scotch!
Leopold Scotch seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Virgil Cid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jebidiah Tayber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tayber has chosen Terravita - Adult Robot Kung Fu as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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165 lbs
14 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Virgil Cid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jebidiah Tayber!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tayber avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cid looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cid displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tayber throws out the jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cid.
Tayber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cid looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cid cracks Tayber with an open hand slap.
Tayber blocks a jab.
Tayber shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Cid is looking for a sweep. Tayber is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cid is refusing to be controlled, as Tayber sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tayber might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Cid haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tayber is looking for a kimura but Cid is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tayber to get the leverage.
Cid wants to control but Tayber is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cid is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Tayber is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Tayber is working for a submission of some sort.
Cid wants to control but Tayber is keeping busy.
Tayber wants to pass to mount but Cid is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tayber is working for a kimura but Cid is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tayber missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cid is defending against the submission attempts here by Tayber.
Tayber controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tayber is keen to just control but Cid is a slippery customer.
Tayber missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tayber seems to be looking for submissions.
Tayber is working for a submission of some sort.
Tayber drops an elbow to the side of Cid's head.
Cid has a hand on Tayber's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Tayber takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Tayber tries to control but Cid wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tayber working the ground and pound effectively.
Cid keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Cid is working hard here to advance position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tayber can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Cid is looking to escape.
Cid wants to control but Tayber is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jebidiah Tayber dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Tayber fails to land the takedown.
Tayber moves out of range as Cid strikes.
Cid avoids a kick to the body.
Cid moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tayber misses with a wild body shot.
Tayber keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tayber goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tayber walks into a straight right hand from Cid.
It looks like Jebidiah Tayber has been cut.
Cid throws a leg kick but Tayber sees it coming and moves out of range.
Tayber avoids the body shot from Cid.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tayber lands a nice shot to the body.
Tayber ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tayber will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Tayber shoots in but Cid avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tayber throws a head kick but Cid moves out of range.
Cid throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tayber counters with a solid body kick.
Jebidiah Tayber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tayber throws a jab when Cid was well out of range.
Cid takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tayber ducks under a wild hook from Cid.
Tayber misses with a right hand
and Cid finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tayber misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tayber keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tayber tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cid looks to land a body kick but Tayber moved away.
Tayber takes a swing at Cid's ribcage but misses.
Cid lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
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!
Tayber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cid was well out of range. Poor timing from Tayber.
Tayber throws a series of punches but Cid avoids them all with ease.
Tayber ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cid moves away.
Cid lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tayber thows a body shot but no joy.
Tayber is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Cid rather than just go for the knockout.
Cid connects with a leg kick. Tayber looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cid fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tayber.
Virgil Cid is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tayber fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Virgil Cid has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jebidiah Tayber.
A low kick from Tayber is predictable there
and Cid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cid takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tayber looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cid goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Cid scores with a leg kick.
Cid throws a wild body kick that Tayber sees coming a mile off.
Cid checks a leg kick.
Cid scoring well with a low kick there.
An inside leg kick lands from Tayber.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tayber throws a right hand that misses
and Cid counters with a nice body kick.
Tayber is breathing heavily.
Tayber looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cid is fending him off so far but Tayber persists. Nope, Cid circles away and we're back to standing.
Cid lands a head kick!
Cid tries to work over Tayber's front leg with a kick but Tayber checks it.
Cid on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tayber misses with a looping left.
Cid lands with an uppercut that bounces Tayber off the cage and back into range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An inside leg kick from Cid misses.
Cid attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cid.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Virgil Cid dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jebidiah Tayber's cut.
That's time! Cid's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cid misses with a shot to the body
and Tayber counters with a good, hard body kick but Cid shrugs it off.
Tayber throws a quick inside leg kick.
Cid lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Tayber is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Tayber fails with the takedown.
Tayber throws a leg kick which misses Cid's front leg but catches the back leg as Cid tries to avoid it.
Tayber takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tayber is rocked!
Tayber tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cid pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cid on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cid throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tayber takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cid throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tayber misses the body punch
and Cid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tayber is still on wobbly legs! Can Cid finish him?
Cid is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Cid ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Tayber out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Virgil Cid!
After winning the bout, Virgil Cid 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Bautin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francois Duvalier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bautin comes to the cage accompanied by Lobotomy by The Ramones. Duvalier has chosen Haitian National Anthem as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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32
290 lbs
22 - 13 - 0 |
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32
300 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sergei Bautin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Francois Duvalier!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duvalier takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bautin ducks under a wild hook from Duvalier.
Duvalier throws a one two combo.
It looks like Sergei Bautin has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duvalier takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Duvalier bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Duvalier looks to land a combination but Bautin avoids it well.
Duvalier misses with a double jab.
Duvalier misses with a hook.
Duvalier's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Duvalier duly obliges.
Bautin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Francois Duvalier seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Duvalier misses its intended target.
Duvalier drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Duvalier is rocked!
Bautin cracks Duvalier with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sergei Bautin!
Post fight, an emotional Sergei Bautin said 'Bam! Bam! You´re dead.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Severi Turpaansaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Landa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Turpaansaaja kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Bulls On Parade. Landa has chosen Ich tu dir weh - Rammstein as his entrance music. Severi Turpaansaaja could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Hans Landa's chin.
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31
154 lbs
25 - 11 - 0 |
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30
169 lbs
19 - 10 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Severi Turpaansaaja!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hans Landa!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Landa tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turpaansaaja lands a head kick!
Turpaansaaja takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Turpaansaaja looks for the body kick but Landa saw that one coming.
Turpaansaaja takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Landa dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Turpaansaaja. That did some damage!
Turpaansaaja circles away from the clinch attempt.
Landa stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
It looks like Severi Turpaansaaja has been cut.
Landa tries to land a leg kick but Turpaansaaja saw it coming and moves away.
Turpaansaaja throws a hook but Landa blocks it.
Turpaansaaja takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Landa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Turpaansaaja's waist but Turpaansaaja gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Landa off to one side.
Jab by Turpaansaaja.
Landa fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Landa.
Landa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Turpaansaaja 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.
Landa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Landa throws a leg kick which misses Turpaansaaja's front leg but catches the back leg as Turpaansaaja tries to avoid it.
Landa moves into range and connects with a jab.
Landa stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Landa misses with a looping right.
Turpaansaaja uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Landa.
Hans Landa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Landa throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Turpaansaaja's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Landa just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja throws an off balance right hand
and Landa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Turpaansaaja is breathing heavily.
Landa just misses with a punch to the body.
Landa instigates a clinch.
A hook to the body from Landa.
Turpaansaaja lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Landa misses with a punch on the inside.
Turpaansaaja scores with a shoulder strike.
Landa tries to land a knee to the head but Turpaansaaja blocks with his arms.
Landa lands a body punch.
Turpaansaaja struggles to land a body shot inside as Landa controls his hands.
Landa lands with a light punch inside.
Landa lands with a right to the head.
Turpaansaaja prevents a body shot from Landa.
Turpaansaaja swings wildly with an uppercut but Landa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Landa has Turpaansaaja pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Landa pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Turpaansaaja tumbling to the mat - Landa dives into Turpaansaaja's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Come on Landa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Landa tries to work over Turpaansaaja's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turpaansaaja tries to work over Landa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Landa scores with a shoulder strike.
Turpaansaaja can't find room to land a body shot as Landa controls the action.
Landa is working Turpaansaaja over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turpaansaaja.
Landa is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Landa pushes Turpaansaaja back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Landa takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja misses with the head strike.
Turpaansaaja throws a head punch that misses.
Turpaansaaja throws a punch but it's blocked by Landa.
Landa is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Turpaansaaja is defending well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Landa lands a right hand.
Landa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turpaansaajas head.
Turpaansaaja tries a body shot but Landa blocks it.
Turpaansaaja prevents the takedown attempt.
Severi Turpaansaaja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Landa.
Landa lands a shoulder strike.
Turpaansaaja can't find room to land a body shot as Landa controls the action.
Landa lands a shot to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Turpaansaaja fails to land.
Turpaansaaja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Landa wants to stall.
Landa lands a shoulder strike.
Landa scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Landa dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Severi Turpaansaaja's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Landa lands a slapping body shot.
Landa throws a nice inside leg kick.
Landa cracks the inside of Turpaansaaja's front leg.
Hans Landa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Landa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown by Landa or perhaps it was just good defense by Turpaansaaja which made him look bad.
Landa misses with a series of wild punches.
Landa throws out a powerful jab.
Turpaansaaja stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Landa.
Turpaansaaja avoids the body shot from Landa.
Turpaansaaja just misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Landa throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turpaansaaja stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja avoids the body shot from Landa.
Landa darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Landa thows a huge punch but Turpaansaaja dodges it nicely.
Landa is nestled in close to Turpaansaaja, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Turpaansaaja wants to control but Landa is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Turpaansaaja is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Landa scores with a couple of nice shots.
Turpaansaaja pushes Landa off looking to stand but Landa dives back in and keeps control.
Landa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Landa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turpaansaaja on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Landa missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Landa is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Landa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Turpaansaaja keeps working.
Landa is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Turpaansaaja tries to kick Landa off but Landa keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Landa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Landa working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Turpaansaaja is looking to escape.
Landa is trying to work for a kimura but Turpaansaaja is defending well.
Landa looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landa controlling the action here.
Landa lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Landa trying to control the pace.
Landa working Turpaansaaja over with strikes.
Landa landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Turpaansaaja trying to hold on to Landa's head to control him but Landa postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landa looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Turpaansaaja with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Landa lands a nice short elbow.
Landa content to control rather than advance.
Turpaansaaja is staying active underneath Landa, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Landa is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Landa is taking a breather. Turpaansaaja says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Hans Landa wasn't active enough on the ground.
A jab from Landa misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Landa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Severi Turpaansaaja's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Turpaansaaja fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Landa manages to avoid it.
Landa fails with a takedown attempt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Landa.
Landa shoots in and drives through. Turpaansaaja sprawls well.
Hans Landa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fight stays on the outside here - Landa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight stays on the outside here - Landa looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Landa attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Landa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Turpaansaaja as he jumps to the side.
Severi Turpaansaaja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Landa.
Landa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Landa using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Turpaansaaja has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Landa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Turpaansaaja swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Landa is trying to drag Turpaansaaja to the mat but Turpaansaaja just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Landa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Landa lands a body punch in the clinch.
Landa just leaning against Turpaansaaja, taking a breather.
Turpaansaaja misses with a short punch on the inside.
Landa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Turpaansaaja is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Landa misses with a body punch.
A short body shot lands from Landa as the two fighters clinch.
Landa blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Landa.
A head punch on the inside from Turpaansaaja fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Landa digs a right hand underneath Turpaansaaja's ribcage. Turpaansaaja let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Landa avoiding damage.
Landa cracks Turpaansaaja with a nice body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Landa cracks Turpaansaaja with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Landa - that landed with a thud.
Landa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Landa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Landa lands a left hand.
Landa taking a breather.
A short body shot lands from Landa as the two fighters clinch.
Hans Landa seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Landa throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Turpaansaaja blocks it with crossed arms.
Landa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Landa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Turpaansaaja fails to land.
Landa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Landa lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Landa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Turpaansaajas head.
Landa leaning against his opponent.
A hook to the body from Landa.
Landa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Turpaansaaja avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Turpaansaaja fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Landa slowing the pace effectively.
Landa lands with a short shot to the head.
Landa working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Landa tries to work over Turpaansaaja's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Turpaansaaja throws a punch but it's blocked by Landa.
Turpaansaaja goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Landa blocks a body shot from Turpaansaaja.
Landa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja working aggressively here.
Landa can't find room to land a body shot as Turpaansaaja controls the action.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, Turpaansaaja scores with a nice short uppercut.
Landa misses with a body punch.
Landa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Landa has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Turpaansaaja is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Landa gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hans Landa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Landa is trying to control the action in half guard but Turpaansaaja is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Turpaansaaja is looking to improve his position.
Landa missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Landa lands with a punch from half guard.
Landa is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Landa really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Severi Turpaansaaja's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Landa is looking to chop away at Turpaansaaja's legs.
The fighters circling - Landa throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Turpaansaaja scores with a head kick.
Landa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Landa tries to land a front kick but Turpaansaaja steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Turpaansaaja ducks under a wild hook from Landa.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Landa!
Turpaansaaja tries to clinch
and Landa counters with a nice uppercut.
Landa thows a body shot but no joy.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Landa throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Turpaansaaja's waist but Turpaansaaja gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Landa off to one side.
Landa is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Landa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Landa throws a half hearted mid kick.
Turpaansaaja avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Landa.
Landa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Turpaansaaja manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Turpaansaaja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Landa will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Landa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Landa works Turpaansaaja's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Turpaansaaja.
Landa throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Turpaansaaja was covering up waiting for the punch and Landa finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Turpaansaaja wants to stand up but Landa is controlling him.
Landa wants to control from the top but Turpaansaaja keeps moving.
Landa missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Landa working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Landa loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landa postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Turpaansaaja wants to sweep but no luck.
Landa working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Turpaansaaja's head.
Landa controls from within his opponent's guard.
Turpaansaaja wants to stand up but Landa is controlling him.
Landa drops back looking for a leg! Turpaansaaja is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Turpaansaaja manages to kick Landa off! Landa jumps back into Turpaansaaja's guard.
Landa is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landa wants to control from the top but Turpaansaaja keeps moving.
Landa connects with a couple of short punches.
Landa content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Landa stops Turpaansaaja from standing up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Landa wants to control from the top but Turpaansaaja keeps moving.
Landa stops Turpaansaaja from standing up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Landa dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Severi Turpaansaaja'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Landa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Landa, right into the meat.
Landa throws a head kick but Turpaansaaja moves out of range.
Landa shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Turpaansaaja as he avoids it easily.
Turpaansaaja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Landa throws a series of punches but Turpaansaaja moves out of range.
Turpaansaaja keeps the fight on the outside.
Landa throws a series of punches but Turpaansaaja moves out of range.
A punch combination from Landa misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Landa.
Landa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Landa.
Landa tries to clinch up but Turpaansaaja circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Landa is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Landa misses with a body punch.
Landa looking to throw knees to the head but Turpaansaaja is blocking nicely.
Turpaansaaja lands with a left to the head.
Landa prevents a body shot from Turpaansaaja.
A head punch on the inside from Turpaansaaja fails to land.
Landa misses with a body punch.
Landa has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Turpaansaaja avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Turpaansaaja doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Landa tries a body shot but Turpaansaaja blocks it.
Turpaansaaja misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Landa.
Turpaansaaja is leaning against Landa and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Turpaansaaja tries to throw a body punch but Landa avoids it by throwing Turpaansaaja back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Landa.
Landa struggles to land a body shot inside as Turpaansaaja controls his hands.
Landa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Turpaansaaja pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Severi Turpaansaaja has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hans Landa.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turpaansaaja.
Landa tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Turpaansaaja.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Landa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Landa taking a breather.
Landa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Landa changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Turpaansaaja fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Turpaansaaja scores with a leg kick.
Severi Turpaansaaja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Landa looks to score with a jab to the body but Turpaansaaja is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landa misses with a few strikes there.
Turpaansaaja misses with a leg kick.
Turpaansaaja lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Landa misses.
Landa chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Turpaansaaja motions for Landa to come forward. Turpaansaaja throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Landa tries to clinch up but Turpaansaaja circles away and keeps his distance.
Landa lands with a kick to the ribs.
Landa throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Turpaansaaja walks into a stiff left hand from Landa.
Landa jabs Turpaansaaja to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Landa scores with a kick to the body.
Landa misses with a kick to the body.
Hans Landa is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Turpaansaaja throws a hook to the side of Landa's head but Landa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Landa throws a nice head kick!
Landa moves out of range of the body kick from Turpaansaaja.
Landa lands with a shot to the body.
Turpaansaaja takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Landa throws the kick towards the body but Turpaansaaja avoids it.
Turpaansaaja swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good leg kick by Landa there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A good leg kick by Landa.
Landa is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Turpaansaaja rather than just go for the knockout.
Landa tries to clinch up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Landa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Landa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hans Landa!
Hans Landa is the new lightweight champion!
Hans Landa thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Super Hans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Mcracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hans's entrance music is Hans being Hans. A fine choice. Mcracken has chosen 10cc - Dreadlock Holiday as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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170 lbs
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177 lbs
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Lethal high kicks
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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
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Super Hans!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Phil Mcracken!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcracken on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mcracken uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hans.
A jab from Hans does it's job there.
Mcracken misses the shot to the body.
Hans swats away the attempt to clinch by Mcracken.
Hans changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mcracken tries to clinch up.
Hans lands a nice looking body shot.
Hans lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Mcracken backs up against the cage.
Hans lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Mcracken wants to clinch.
Mcracken misses with a body shot.
Hans throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcracken rushes Hans and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Mcracken as the two fighters clinch.
Hans lands a body shot.
Mcracken missing with knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Hans.
Hans lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hans takes a knee right on the jaw!
Hans lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mcracken struggles to land a body shot inside as Hans controls his hands.
Hans throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice left hand lands by Hans.
A short left from Hans.
Hans tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mcracken prevents a body shot from Hans.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hans lands a right hand.
Mcracken is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Hans can't fight it off and eventually Mcracken manages to take the fight to the floor. Hans 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.
Mcracken won't allow Hans to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hans is working hard here to advance position.
Hans working for a triangle but Mcracken defends it easily.
Hans is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mcracken avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mcracken trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hans is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hans tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hans is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hans is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hans looking for a guillotine here but Mcracken defends easily.
Mcracken controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Mcracken loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mcracken tries to free his leg and advance position but Hans is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcracken trying to control the position from guard on top but Hans is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hans is trying to control the position but Mcracken postures up.
Hans wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Mcracken slips under a jab from Hans.
Hans missing with a left hand there. Mcracken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mcracken misses with a looping left.
Mcracken is looking to clinch.
Mcracken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcracken shoots for a double leg takedown but Hans sprawls well. He's pushed Mcracken's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mcracken shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hans is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Super Hans dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hans throws out a loose jab but Mcracken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hans cracks Mcracken with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hans lunges at Mcracken with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mcracken's hand.
Hans lands a jab to the nose.
Hans missing with a left hand there. Mcracken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hans throws a jab when Mcracken was well out of range.
Hans shoots in and drives through. Mcracken sprawls well.
Mcracken wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mcracken scores with a jab to the body.
Hans works Mcracken's body with a nice hook.
Mcracken moves out of range of the body kick.
A swing and a miss from Hans.
Mcracken clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcracken is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hans gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hans goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hans can't find room to land a body shot as Mcracken controls the action.
Mcracken wants a takedown but no success here.
Hans blocking some punches.
Mcracken using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Mcracken using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hans has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hans misses with a body punch.
Hans on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Hans.
Mcracken has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hans clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Hans turns into Mcracken and is now in his guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hans wants to pass the guard but Mcracken is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hans trying to control but Mcracken is working from the bottom.
Hans looking to sit in guard and control but Mcracken gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mcracken throws a big elbow that misses.
Hans keeping moving, preventing Mcracken from controlling successfully.
Hans wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcracken looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hans is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hans looking to control.
Mcracken is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Phil Mcracken was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Hans lands with a right hand.
Super Hans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hans tests Mcracken's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hans misses with a straight right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcracken slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mcracken defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hans.
Hans swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mcracken slips a straight right by Hans.
Mcracken fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hans missing with a left hand there. Mcracken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hans rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Mcracken counter with a right hand.
Hans misses with a body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking cross lands there for Hans.
Hans throws a head kick but Mcracken moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mcracken clinches up with Hans and pushes him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Hans.
Mcracken tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hans tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Super Hans will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Hans circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mcracken leaves Hans with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Hans stalks Mcracken and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Mcracken's face. Mcracken staggers backwards, shaken.
Hans looks to land a left hand but Mcracken moved out of range nicely.
Hans shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hans was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Mcracken regains half guard there - taking advantage of Hans's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Hans is working for a submission of some sort.
Hans is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mcracken defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hans is looking to pass Mcracken's guard but actually Mcracken recovers to full guard.
Hans wants to control from the top but Mcracken keeps moving.
Hans passes into half guard.
Hans stalling away here and it's allowed Mcracken to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcracken looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hans is one step ahead there.
Hans wants to control from the top but Mcracken keeps moving.
Hans pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mcracken is keeping the position for now.
Hans postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Mcracken is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Hans, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hans keeping moving, preventing Mcracken from controlling successfully.
Hans controls Mcracken momentarily but Mcracken frees himself.
Hans seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hans being controlled here, momentarily.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Hans is trying to keep Mcracken in close.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Super Hans.
Mcracken fails in his attempt to clinch.
Super Hans is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hans throws an off balance right hand
and Mcracken counters by clinching up.
Hans on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mcracken has hold of one of Hans's legs. Hans is fighting the takedown attempt but Mcracken gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Hans trying to control the position.
Mcracken throws a big elbow that misses.
Super Hans overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mcracken trying to control but Hans is working from the bottom.
Mcracken content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Hans has locked up a guillotine! Hans's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Mcracken is holding on here and Hans must be using up a lot of energy. Mcracken has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Hans gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Super Hans!
Our winner, Super Hans, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jefferson Davis Hogg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lobsta Mang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hogg comes to the cage accompanied by Last Ones Standing. Mang has chosen Damn It Feels Good To Be A Lobsta as his entrance music. Lobsta Mang has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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270 lbs
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World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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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
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jefferson Davis Hogg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lobsta Mang!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mang avoids a kick to the body.
Mang misses with a hook.
Hogg staying out of range there.
Hogg walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mang checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A head kick from Hogg lands but Mang takes it in his stride.
It looks like Lobsta Mang has been cut.
Hogg keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hogg moves away from the strike by Mang.
Mang misses with a series of wild punches.
Mang takes one to the side of the head.
Hogg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mang.
Hogg fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mang is out of range.
Hogg staying out of range there.
Mang looks to score with a jab to the body but Hogg is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hogg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mang.
Hogg misses with a leg kick.
Mang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mang avoids a kick to the body.
Mang is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Mang scores with a punch to the head.
Mang misses with a hook.
Mang throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hogg counters with a head kick.
Mang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hogg throws out a leg kick but Mang moves out of range and Hogg only half commits.
Mang digs a good body shot into Hogg's ribs.
Mang blocks a jab.
Hogg walks into a stiff left hand from Mang.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mang misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hogg thows a body shot but no joy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hogg. That's going to slow Mang down.
Jefferson Davis Hogg is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mang throws an overhand right that lands on Hogg's shoulder, as Hogg tries to avoid the shot.
Mang slips a jab from Hogg.
Hogg chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mang throws a body punch but Hogg moves out of range.
Mang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hogg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hogg avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sloppy strikes from Mang. Those never looked like landing.
Mang has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hogg.
Hogg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mang throws out the jab.
Hogg clinches with his opponent.
Hogg blocks an uppercut.
Hogg stops a takedown attempt from Mang.
Mang can't find room to land a body shot as Hogg controls the action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Hogg tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mang avoids it.
Mang slows down the pace here.
Mang goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hogg prevents it.
Jefferson Davis Hogg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lobsta Mang.
Mang blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mang misses with a punch to the body.
Mang drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mang avoiding damage as Hogg throws knees to the body.
Hogg trying to land knees to the body.
Mang breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mang. Hogg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hogg gets caught napping as Mang dives in and scores a takedown. Hogg manages to retain guard.
Hogg being controlled here, momentarily.
Hogg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mang accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mang working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hogg is keeping the position for now.
Mang preventing the sweep.
Hogg has Mang pulled in close to control his posture.
Mang stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hogg swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mang wants to control from the top but Hogg keeps moving.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Hogg throws a leg kick which misses Mang's front leg but catches the back leg as Mang tries to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hogg pushes Mang away with a front kick.
Mang avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mang takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jefferson Davis Hogg dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lobsta Mang's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hogg throws a head kick that half lands.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mang!
It looks like Jefferson Davis Hogg has been cut.
Hogg pushes Mang up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mang.
Mang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hogg tries to work over Mang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mang has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hogg clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Mang is looking for the choke from the back position but Hogg is controlling his hands well.
Mang throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Hogg covering up well under a series of strikes from Mang.
Mang looking for the RNC.
Mang misses with punches from the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mang has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Mang patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hogg grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Mang gets his hands free as Hogg looks to control.
Mang trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Hogg doesn't escape.
Mang throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Mang lands a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogg avoids the strikes from Mang.
Mang working for the choke.
Hogg looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hogg tries to break free.
Hogg trying to control the position but Mang manages to sink in the hooks.
Mang tightening his grip on Hogg, looking for the choke.
Mang gets his hands free as Hogg looks to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mang punches the canvas rather than the man.
Mang working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Hogg rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Mang sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogg keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Mang working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Hogg's thigh. Hogg counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Hogg working a defensive guard here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mang looking to sit in guard and control but Hogg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Hogg wants to stand and escape but instead Mang has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lobsta Mang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hogg tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Mang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hogg slips a jab from Mang.
Jefferson Davis Hogg is winning the standup battle so far.
Hogg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Mang. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Mang steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hogg. That one must have hurt.
Hogg cracks Mang with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mang throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Hogg counter with a right hand.
Hogg is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mang takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hogg throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hogg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hogg pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mang is out of range and Hogg settles back down.
Hogg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hogg tries to clinch but Mang moves out of range.
Hogg tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hogg.
Hogg moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hogg fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mang is out of range.
Mang paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Mang looks to land a left hand but Hogg moved out of range nicely.
Mang rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hogg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mang thinking.
Hogg just misses with a punch to the body.
Mang lands a right hook to the body.
Mang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hogg doesn't seem bothered though.
Mang with a nice cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mang moves out of range as Hogg strikes.
Hogg tries to close the distance and clinch but Mang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hogg thows a leg kick but Mang checks it
and Mang counters with a left and a right that stings Hogg.
Hogg pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mang throws a hook but Hogg avoids it easily.
Mang jabs Hogg right on the nose. Hogg blinks but takes it well.
Mang misses the jab.
Mang looks to land a left hand but Hogg moved out of range nicely.
Hogg finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mang blocks a low kick nicely.
Hogg takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hogg on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hogg tries to close the distance and clinch but Mang swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hogg throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hogg looks for the body kick but Mang saw that one coming.
Hogg goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Mang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hogg under the eye.
Hogg connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mang's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Hogg misses its intended target.
Mang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hogg as he avoids it easily.
Mang takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Hogg, right into the meat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mang. Hogg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mang blocks a low kick nicely.
A swing and a miss from Hogg.
Hogg is looking to slow Mang down with leg kicks.
Mang misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hogg.
Mang takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hogg wants to clinch up but Mang keeps it at a distance.
Mang scores with a nice head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mang.
Hogg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mang throws a front kick that sends Hogg stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hogg throws a head kick but Mang moves out of range.
Hogg checks the leg kick.
Mang's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Mang cracks Hogg with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Hogg. No joy for Mang on that attempt.
Mang walks into a straight right hand from Hogg.
Mang scores with a jab to the jaw.
Mang scores with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hogg finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Mang missing with a left hand there. Hogg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hogg throws a low kick, looking for Mang's leg but Mang calmly moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Lobsta Mang.
I think Mang has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lobsta Mang!
An out of breath Lobsta Mang thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Moses Kealekapuna (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
221 lbs
23 - 5 - 0 |
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215 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Moses Kealekapuna!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Martin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Martin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Martin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kealekapuna sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kealekapuna throws out a loose jab but Martin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kealekapuna avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Martin misses with an uppercut.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Martin, as that shot connected.
Martin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A big left from Kealekapuna misses.
Martin checks a leg kick.
Kealekapuna tries to clinch there but Martin circles away.
Martin missing with a left hand there. Kealekapuna was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kealekapuna throws a head kick but Martin moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kealekapuna throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Martin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body punch from Martin.
Kealekapuna tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice defenses there by Kealekapuna.
Kealekapuna throws a solid leg kick but Martin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kealekapuna.
Martin looks to land a left hand but Kealekapuna moved out of range nicely.
Martin misses with an uppercut.
Martin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kealekapuna misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martin.
Martin slips under a jab from Kealekapuna.
Martin tests Kealekapuna's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Good exchange - Martin coming out on top.
Kealekapuna tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Martin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kealekapuna ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Martin moves away.
Martin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kealekapuna works the jab nicely.
It looks like Frank Martin has been cut.
Moses Kealekapuna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martin throws a looping overhand right but Kealekapuna ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kealekapuna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Martin was well out of range. Poor timing from Kealekapuna.
Martin shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Kealekapuna pinned against the cage. Kealekapuna gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Frank Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Kealekapuna misses the target.
Kealekapuna throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kealekapuna throws a head kick that half lands.
Kealekapuna lands with a right that hurts Martin. Martin looks to clinch but Kealekapuna throws a short knee that drops Martin. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Moses Kealekapuna!
Moses Kealekapuna retains his light heavyweight title!
Moses Kealekapuna managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hell's Balls Recovery (160), into his post fight interview.
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