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12th War of Royalty PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tauno Tappelija (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lucifer Hell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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269 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
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300 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tauno Tappelija!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lucifer Hell!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Damien Edna and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tappelija paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tappelija dips to his left and cracks Hell with an uppercut!
It looks like Lucifer Hell has been cut.
Hell wants to clinch
and Tappelija counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tappelija will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Hell.
No joy there for Tappelija, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hell looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hell dodges the punch combination from Tappelija.
Hell darts in trying to clinch
and Tappelija counters with a right hand to the body.
Hell wants to clinch
and Tappelija makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hell tries to clinch but Tappelija moves away
and Tappelija counters with a one-two to the body.
Tappelija tries to bum rush Hell with a series of wild strikes but Hell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tappelija lands a glancing blow to the side of Hell's head.
Tappelija swats away the attempt to clinch by Hell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tappelija throws a head kick but Hell moves out of range.
Hell tries to clinch but Tappelija moves away
and Tappelija counters with a crisp one two that drops Hell! Tappelija thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Hell to his feet! Hell is in big trouble!
Hell is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hell moves in looking to clinch but Tappelija pushes him off.
Hell is still on wobbly legs! Can Tappelija finish him?
Tappelija fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hell looks winded!
Tappelija connects with a superb combination that knocks Hell out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Tappelija before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Hell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Tauno Tappelija!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shigeo Miyato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and General Tso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tso has chosen Kung Fu Fighting as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as General Tso enters the cage!
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177 lbs
14 - 11 - 0 |
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135 lbs
27 - 24 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shigeo Miyato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, General Tso!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Steve Erwin and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tso scores with a body shot.
Tso scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tso, as that shot connected.
Miyato lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A swing and a miss from Tso.
Tso closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Tso lands in his opponent's guard.
Miyato is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tso is aware though and is defending well.
Tso preventing the sweep.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miyato is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Miyato lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Tso!
Miyato looking for a guillotine from mount but Tso is having none of it.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Tso is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tso defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Miyato.
Miyato working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Tso really wants to buck Miyato off and get back to his feet.
Miyato wants to finish this one by submission but Tso is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Miyato.
Tso tries to buck Miyato off but he can't manage it.
Miyato wants to finish this one by submission but Tso is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Miyato.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tso's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Miyato is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Tso has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Tso tries to buck Miyato off but he can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miyato looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
You get the feeling that Tso really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Tso is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Miyato jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Tso manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Miyato looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tso is trying to get back to his feet.
Miyato is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tso is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tso is trying to get back to his feet.
Miyato is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tso is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Miyato working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tso is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Miyato is controlling him well.
Miyato is working to tighten is grip on Tso's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Tso has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Miyato is really squeezing tight and eventually Tso passes out! Miyato breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Shigeo Miyato!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ned Alonso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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26
157 lbs
16 - 13 - 0 |
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165 lbs
16 - 14 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Very strong |
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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 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ned Alonso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frankie Russo!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alonso misses with a wild combination.
Russo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alonso with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Alonso throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alonso scores with a punch to the head.
Russo shoots in looking for a takedown. Alonso tries to sprawl out of it but Russo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alonso manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alonso staying out of range there.
Russo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alonso changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Russo misses.
Russo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alonso throws a series of punches but Russo moves out of range.
Alonso fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Russo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alonso connects with a nice looking jab.
Russo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alonso throws a nice looking combination but Russo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Alonso.
Russo doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Alonso counters with a one-two to the body.
Alonso misses with a combination
and Russo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Russo fails to land the takedown.
Ned Alonso has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Russo.
Alonso misses with a double jab
and Russo counters with a straight right hand.
Alonso misses with a straight left.
Nice body punch from Alonso.
Russo displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Ned Alonso has been cut.
Alonso misses the shot to the body.
Alonso is looking to wear down Russo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Alonso lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Russo circles away quickly and effectively.
A swing and a miss from Alonso.
Alonso closes this distance looking for a takedown but Russo circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alonso fails with a takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Alonso!
Alonso swinging wildly here.
Russo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Alonso is breathing heavily.
Russo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Russo prevents Alonso from improving his position.
Russo 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.
Russo thows a huge punch but Alonso dodges it nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Russo lands a nice short elbow.
Alonso keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Alonso avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Russo.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alonso keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alonso gets back to full guard.
Alonso is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Alonso throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Russo works over Alonso with some ground and pound from guard.
Russo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alonso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Alonso preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Russo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Alonso trying to strike off his back.
Alonso keeping moving, preventing Russo from controlling successfully.
Russo is working Alonso over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Alonso on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Alonso tries to get out of the position.
Russo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Russo scoring with some ground and pound.
Russo trying to control the position from guard on top but Alonso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alonso trying to control the position.
Russo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Russo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alonso keeping moving, preventing Russo from controlling successfully.
Russo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Alonso controlling Russo's posture.
Russo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Alonso tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Russo easily slips into full mount!
Alonso is working to get back to half guard.
Russo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Russo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ned Alonso's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Russo looks to land a combination but Alonso avoids it well.
Russo throws an overhand right that lands on Alonso's shoulder, as Alonso tries to avoid the shot.
Russo looks to throw the jab but Alonso is out of range.
Ned Alonso is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alonso throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Russo shoots in for a double leg but Alonso sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Alonso lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Russo circles away quickly and effectively.
Russo keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Alonso misses with a series of wild punches.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Russo.
Alonso looks to score with a jab to the body but Russo is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alonso. Russo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Russo misses with a series of wild punches.
Russo swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Alonso.
Alonso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Russo throws out the jab.
Alonso throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alonso misses with a wild combination.
The crowd cheers as Alonso lands an impressive looking overhand right. Russo doesn't seem phased though.
Ned Alonso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Russo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Russo looking to pass the guard.
Russo postures up in Alonso's guard and throws a big left but Alonso blocks it.
Alonso controlling Russo's posture.
Alonso manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Russo manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo keeping moving, preventing Alonso from controlling successfully.
Alonso looking to sit in guard and control but Russo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Russo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alonso utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alonso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Russo is in close to Alonso's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Russo throwing strikes but missing.
Russo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alonso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Russo landing with the ground and pound.
Russo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Russo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Russo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Alonso is trying to control the position but Russo postures up.
Alonso looking for a sweep. Not yet Alonso, not yet.
Alonso is trying to control the position but Russo postures up.
Russo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alonso keeping moving, preventing Russo from controlling successfully.
Frankie Russo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Russo chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alonso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Russo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Russo cracks Alonso with a solid left hand.
Alonso throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Alonso 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.
Russo throws a big right hand that misses.
Russo throws a big right hand that misses.
Russo postures up.
Russo is looking to work some ground and pound but Alonso has wrist control.
Alonso has his hands on Russo's head, controlling the position.
Russo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alonso keeping moving, preventing Russo from controlling successfully.
Russo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Russo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ned Alonso'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!
Alonso swinging wildly here.
Alonso rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Russo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Russo gets a double leg takedown into Alonso's guard.
Russo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Alonso not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Russo trying to control the position from guard on top but Alonso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alonso looking to control.
Russo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Russo trying to control but Alonso is working from the bottom.
Russo postures up in Alonso's guard and throws a big left but Alonso blocks it.
Alonso keeping moving, preventing Russo from controlling successfully.
Russo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alonso's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Russo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Alonso is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Russo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Russo's back!
Russo just trying to survive but Alonso is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Alonso seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Russo's chin but Russo turns very nicely into Alonso's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Russo.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alonso preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Russo looking to pass the guard.
Alonso working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Russo.
Alonso looking for a sweep. Not yet Alonso, not yet.
Russo postures up in Alonso's guard and throws a big left but Alonso blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russo lands a couple of digs.
Russo throws a big right hand that misses.
Russo is looking to work some ground and pound but Alonso has wrist control.
Russo throws a big right hand that misses.
Russo stopping the sweep attempt from Alonso.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alonso can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Russo controls the pace.
Alonso is trying to keep Russo in close.
Alonso wants to sweep but no luck.
Russo trying to control the position from guard on top but Alonso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Russo throwing strikes from guard but Alonso blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Russo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alonso works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Russo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Russo postures up.
Alonso is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Russo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Ned Alonso.
Alonso swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Russo throws a head kick but Alonso moves out of range.
Ned Alonso is winning the standup battle so far.
Alonso lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Russo at a distance.
Russo tries to bum rush Alonso with a series of wild strikes but Alonso uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A punch combination from Alonso misses.
Russo throws a series of punches but Alonso moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Alonso. Those never looked like landing.
Alonso swinging wildly here.
Russo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Alonso fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Russo manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Alonso swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Russo slips a jab and a cross from Alonso.
Russo lands a head shot.
Russo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Russo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Russo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Alonso.
Ned Alonso has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Russo moves away from the strike by Alonso.
Alonso thows a left - swing and a miss!
Alonso throws a big shot that misses.
Frankie Russo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Russo scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alonso misses with a double jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Russo throws a combination. Alonso tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Alonso throws a combination that misses
letting Russo counter with a right hand.
Alonso throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Russo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Alonso won't be happy with that.
Alonso takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frankie Russo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Russo winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frankie Russo!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Death Before Dishonor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anal Bead Party (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dishonor is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Anal Bead Party has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Death Before Dishonor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anal Bead Party!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Dishonor misses
and Party counters with a thumping low kick.
Dishonor is breathing heavily.
Dishonor drives through with a takedown into guard.
Party wants to get back to his feet but Dishonor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Party wriggles free and stands up.
Dishonor tries to clinch
and Party counters with a head kick.
Dishonor feints and as Party raises his hands in defense, Dishonor changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Party wants to get back to his feet but Dishonor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Party pushes Dishonor off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dishonor throws a low kick but it's checked well by Party.
Dishonor rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Party counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dishonor's knee momentarily.
Dishonor manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Party on his heels. He'll look to pass Party's guard now, I'm sure.
Party wants to get back to his feet but Dishonor is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Party is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Party uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Dishonor shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Party is trying to stand back up but Dishonor is controlling him
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dishonor is stalling here. Party is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dishonor seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Party has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Dishonor tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Party decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Dishonor swings for the body but Party moves out of range.
Dishonor drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Party wants to stand but Dishonor is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dishonor throws an elbow that misses. Party uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dishonor's guard. Nice move by Party!
Party wanted to stand there but Dishonor had control of the position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Party won't allow Dishonor to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anal Bead Party will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Party tries to sprawl but Dishonor drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Party looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dishonor throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Party to regain full guard.
Party kicks Dishonor off and gets to his feet.
Dishonor feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Party wriggles free and stands up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dishonor misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dishonor shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Party manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Party is looking to stand up but Dishonor isn't so interested in that idea.
Party pushes Dishonor off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dishonor bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Party is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Dishonor is controlling him well.
Dishonor wants to control but Party is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Party tries to escape but Dishonor is in control.
Dishonor lands an elbow.
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!
Party is trying to buck Dishonor off.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Dishonor.
Party wants to get back to his feet but Dishonor drags him back down.
Dishonor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Party keeps working.
Dishonor with the ground and pound but Party regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Dishonor trying to control the action but Party is working from the bottom.
Party tries to kick Dishonor off but Dishonor keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dishonor thows a huge punch but Party dodges it nicely.
Party pushes Dishonor off and gets back to his feet.
Party blocks a head kick by Dishonor.
Dishonor is looking to chop away at Party's legs.
Dishonor fails in his attempt to clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Party steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dishonor.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Death Before Dishonor dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Party uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dishonor.
Dishonor closes the distance looking to clinch
and Party counters with a good low kick that Dishonor was not able to check.
Dishonor manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Party on his heels. He'll look to pass Party's guard now, I'm sure.
Party wants to stand up but Dishonor is controlling him.
Party kicks Dishonor off and gets to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dishonor changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Party looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dishonor throwing strikes but Party manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Party stands up and beckons Dishonor to his feet.
Dishonor shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dishonor showed some decent athleticism there.
Party kicks off Dishonor and gets to his feet.
Party defending well as Dishonor loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dishonor wants to clinch
and Party counters with a thumping low kick.
Dishonor shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Party manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Party is looking to stand up but Dishonor isn't so interested in that idea.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dishonor trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Party manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Dishonor is working an open guard so Party takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dishonor closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Party pushes Dishonor away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Dishonor gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Dishonor tries for a kimura but Party is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Dishonor.
Dishonor is trying to ground and pound but Party uses the momentary lack of control by Dishonor to regain half guard.
Party wants to get back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dishonor trying to mount his opponent but Party defends it.
Party makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Death Before Dishonor.
Well Dishonor has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Death Before Dishonor!
A very excited looking Death Before Dishonor made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joakim Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Misuaksual Ropuitururapthlaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ropuitururapthlaka comes into a darkened arena with his song building. One - Metallica kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Misuaksual Ropuitururapthlaka 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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27
220 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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295 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Joakim Gustafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Misuaksual Ropuitururapthlaka!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ropuitururapthlaka with a poor takedown
and Gustafsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ropuitururapthlaka's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ropuitururapthlaka had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Gustafsson defends it easily.
Ropuitururapthlaka looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ropuitururapthlaka looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Gustafsson passes into half guard.
Ropuitururapthlaka looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ropuitururapthlaka is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gustafsson pulls his head out easily.
Ropuitururapthlaka wants to improve his position but Gustafsson is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ropuitururapthlaka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gustafsson stops Ropuitururapthlaka from getting back to his feet.
Ropuitururapthlaka is refusing to be controlled, as Gustafsson sits in half guard.
Gustafsson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Ropuitururapthlaka wants to get back to full guard.
Ropuitururapthlaka regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ropuitururapthlaka isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Gustafsson stacks Ropuitururapthlaka on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Gustafsson!
Ropuitururapthlaka is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gustafsson's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Gustafsson slows the pace down in half guard.
Ropuitururapthlaka is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Gustafsson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Gustafsson's back!
Ropuitururapthlaka is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Gustafsson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Gustafsson for a finish.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ropuitururapthlaka is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Gustafsson with him. Gustafsson is trying to defend but Ropuitururapthlaka has an arm under the chin now! Gustafsson grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Misuaksual Ropuitururapthlaka!
A relieved looking Misuaksual Ropuitururapthlaka thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nakki Makkara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dale Fernhart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nakki Makkara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dale Fernhart!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Skip Squint and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makkara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Makkara gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fernhart is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Makkara pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Makkara gets underhooks to prevent Fernhart's takedown attempt.
Makkara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fernhart backwards.
Makkara prevents the takedown attempt.
Nakki Makkara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dale Fernhart.
Makkara has Fernhart pressed against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Makkara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernhart can't get the takedown.
Makkara is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Makkara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fernhart is working for takedown but Makkara is calmly controlling the position for now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fernhart.
Makkara's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Makkara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fernharts head.
Makkara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Makkara.
Makkara has Fernhart pushed against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nakki Makkara.
Fernhart staying out of range there.
Fernhart shoots in but Makkara avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Makkara throws a jab but it's blocked by Fernhart.
Fernhart uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makkara.
Makkara just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Fernhart.
Makkara gets caught flat footed, as Fernhart shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Fernhart is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Makkara is trying to keep Fernhart in close.
Makkara wants to get back to his feet but Fernhart passes into half guard.
Fernhart takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Makkara wants to improve his position but Fernhart is controlling well.
Makkara tries to kick Fernhart off but Fernhart keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Fernhart in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Dale Fernhart.
Makkara keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Makkara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Makkara tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fernhart paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Makkara throws a shot to the body.
Makkara misses with a wild body shot.
Fernhart shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Fernhart was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fernhart tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Makkara is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Fernhart asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nakki Makkara dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fernhart ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makkara moves away.
Makkara lands a two punch combo.
Makkara moves in looking to clinch but Fernhart pushes him off.
Nakki Makkara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fernhart uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makkara.
Makkara misses with a hook. Fernhart ducked under it nicely.
Makkara throws a looping overhand right but Fernhart ducks down to avoid it.
No joy there for Fernhart, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Makkara throws a hook to the side of Fernhart's head but Fernhart sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Makkara instigates a clinch.
Makkara throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fernharts head.
Stalling in the clinch from Makkara.
Makkara lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Makkara misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fernhart wants to take the fight to the mat but Makkara manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Makkara - that landed with a thud.
Makkara is stalling here.
Fernhart has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Makkara avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Makkara has Fernhart pressed against the cage.
Fernhart has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Makkara after a bit of a struggle.
Nakki Makkara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dale Fernhart.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makkara lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Makkara.
Makkara pushes Fernhart back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Makkara's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nakki Makkara.
Makkara slips a jab and a cross from Fernhart.
Makkara cracks Fernhart with a good jab.
Makkara wants to clinch up but Fernhart keeps it at a distance.
Makkara digs a good hook to Fernhart's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Makkara cracks Fernhart with a good jab.
Nakki Makkara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Some wild striking there from Makkara.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fernhart shoots in for a takedown but Makkara shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Makkara gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Makkara taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Makkara lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fernhart backwards.
Makkara lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Makkara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Makkara.
Fernhart is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Makkara lands a hook that snaps the head of Fernhart backwards.
Makkara holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernhart tries for a takedown but Makkara manages to get underhooks.
Makkara holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Fernhart drops down looking for an ankle pick but Makkara pulls his leg out and moves away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Good standup being displayed there by Makkara as he connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nakki Makkara dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A jab lands there for Fernhart.
Makkara slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fernhart defending well as Makkara loads up on a big left hand.
Fernhart takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fernhart has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Makkara finds it's way round the side to connect with Fernhart's head.
Makkara stuffs the takedown.
Fernhart avoids a punch combination nicely.
Makkara lands a jab-cross combination.
Makkara moves into the clinch.
Makkara stalling the fight.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Makkara for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makkara lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makkara tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fernhart can't get the takedown.
Makkara slows down the pace here.
Makkara lands a hook that snaps the head of Fernhart backwards.
Makkara has Fernhart pushed against the cage.
Fernhart is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Makkara is defending well.
Nakki Makkara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dale Fernhart.
Makkara stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makkara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Makkara.
Makkara swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Come on Makkara - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dale Fernhart has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Makkara lands a left hand that snaps the head of Fernhart backwards.
Makkara presses Fernhart against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fernhart is looking to take this one to the mat.
Makkara has Fernhart pushed against the cage.
Fernhart is looking for a takedown.
Makkara throws a punch but it's blocked by Fernhart.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makkara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Makkara misses with the head strike.
Fernhart tries for a takedown but Makkara manages to get underhooks.
Fernhart's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Makkara taking a breather.
Fernhart is trying to drag Makkara to the mat but Makkara just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fernhart.
Makkara lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fernhart's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fernhart is looking for a takedown.
Fernhart takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Makkara stalling in the clinch.
Fernhart blocks an uppercut.
Nakki Makkara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Makkara creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fernhart drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Makkara manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nakki Makkara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Makkara, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nakki Makkara!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ichabod Klopfenstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wu Tang Fu (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 Wu Tang Fu was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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35
168 lbs
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30
205 lbs
13 - 3 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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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
35 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ichabod Klopfenstein !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wu Tang Fu!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Fu misses
and Klopfenstein counters with a body kick.
Jeez, both these guys look absolutely knackered already, that's not a good sign!
A bone on bone clash there as Klopfenstein blocks the leg kick.
Fu tries a head kick but it misses.
Fu throws a lazy body kick
and Klopfenstein counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fu's knee momentarily.
Fu throws a head kick that Klopfenstein semi-blocks.
A head kick misses from Fu.
Fu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Klopfenstein makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Fu really felt that one!
A head kick misses from Fu.
Fu throws a leg kick
and Klopfenstein counters with an outside leg kick.
Fu misses with a body kick.
A low kick from Fu misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fu thows a leg kick but Klopfenstein checks it
and Klopfenstein counters with a head kick. That will keep Fu thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Fu misses
and Klopfenstein counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Fu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A low kick from Fu is predictable there
and Klopfenstein counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Fu is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Fu misses with a leg kick
and Klopfenstein makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Klopfenstein moves out of range of the body kick from Fu.
An inside leg kick lands from Fu.
Klopfenstein moves out of range of the body kick from Fu.
Fu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Klopfenstein finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fu throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Klopfenstein has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Klopfenstein and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy body kick from Fu
and Klopfenstein counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fu's knee momentarily.
Fu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Klopfenstein counters with a low kick, right behind Fu 's knee.
Fu misses with the body kick
and Klopfenstein counters with a big head kick but Fu shrugs it off.
A head kick by Fu misses
and Klopfenstein counters with a body kick that stops Fu in his tracks momentarily.
Fu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Klopfenstein checks it well.
Klopfenstein defending well as Fu loads up on a big left hand.
Fu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick misses from Fu.
Fu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Klopfenstein counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fu's knee momentarily.
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!
Fu misses with a leg kick
and Klopfenstein finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fu throws a leg kick
and Klopfenstein counters with a head kick.
Fu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A low kick from Fu is predictable there
and Klopfenstein counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fu misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Fu is predictable there
and Klopfenstein counters with a good, hard body kick but Fu shrugs it off.
A lazy body kick from Fu
and Klopfenstein counters with a solid body kick.
Fu throws a body kick that misses
and Klopfenstein counters with a solid body kick.
Fu throws a leg kick
and Klopfenstein counters with a body kick that stops Fu in his tracks momentarily.
A head kick by Fu misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Fu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fu throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fu throws a lazy head kick
and Klopfenstein counters with a big head kick but Fu shrugs it off.
Fu throws a leg kick but Klopfenstein sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Fu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick from Fu misses
and Klopfenstein counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fu has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Klopfenstein .
Fu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fu throws a leg kick
and Klopfenstein counters with a solid body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Fu throws a leg kick
and Klopfenstein counters with an outside leg kick.
Fu throws a leg kick
and Klopfenstein counters with a leg kick.
Fu motions for Klopfenstein to come forward. Fu throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wu Tang Fu dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Klopfenstein avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A leg kick checked by Klopfenstein .
Fu throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Klopfenstein counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fu misses with a leg kick
and Klopfenstein counters with a good, hard body kick but Fu shrugs it off.
A low kick from Fu misses
and Klopfenstein counters with a big head kick but Fu shrugs it off.
Fu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Klopfenstein counters with a good, hard body kick but Fu shrugs it off.
Fu is looking to slow Klopfenstein down with leg kicks.
Fu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fu finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Fu throws a body punch but Klopfenstein moves out of range.
Fu thows a body kick. Klopfenstein tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Klopfenstein checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Klopfenstein moves out of range as Fu throws a body kick.
Fu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Fu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fu thows a leg kick but Klopfenstein checks it
and Klopfenstein counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fu throws an overhand right that lands on Klopfenstein 's shoulder, as Klopfenstein tries to avoid the shot.
Fu misses with a low kick as Klopfenstein jumps back.
That kick from Fu tenderised Klopfenstein 's leg. Klopfenstein is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fu throws a leg kick
and Klopfenstein counters with a nice body kick.
A low kick from Fu misses
and Klopfenstein counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Fu misses
and Klopfenstein counters with a slapping leg kick.
Fu throws a leg kick
and Klopfenstein counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Klopfenstein checks a leg kick nicely.
Ichabod Klopfenstein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A low kick from Fu is predictable there
and Klopfenstein counters with a nice body kick.
Fu throws a leg kick
and Klopfenstein finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Fu connects with a nice looking jab.
Fu misses with a head kick.
Fu throws a chopping leg kick but Klopfenstein manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fu throws a hook but Klopfenstein blocks it.
Wu Tang Fu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fu throws a jab but it's blocked by Klopfenstein .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Klopfenstein blocks a head kick by Fu.
Good work by Klopfenstein as he checks the leg kick.
Fu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Klopfenstein 's calf.
Fu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Klopfenstein .
Fu throws a lazy body kick
and Klopfenstein counters with a nice body kick.
Fu misses with a low kick.
Fu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Fu connects with a high kick.
Fu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fu.
Fu throws a leg kick that is checked
and Klopfenstein counters with a nice kick to the body.
Fu throws a head kick that misses.
Fu thows a leg kick but Klopfenstein checks it
and Klopfenstein counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A low kick from Fu misses
and Klopfenstein makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Fu really felt that one!
Fu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fu misses with a low kick.
Fu tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fu misses with a kick to the body.
Fu throws a leg kick
and Klopfenstein counters with a body kick that stops Fu in his tracks momentarily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wu Tang Fu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Klopfenstein 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Fu throws a head kick but Klopfenstein moves out of range.
Fu thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Klopfenstein if he has to take too many more of those.
Klopfenstein blocks a head kick by Fu.
A low kick from Fu is predictable there
and Klopfenstein counters with a nice body kick.
Klopfenstein moves out of range as Fu throws a body kick.
Fu misses with a leg kick
and Klopfenstein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Fu is predictable there
and Klopfenstein counters with a solid body kick.
A low kick from Fu is predictable there
and Klopfenstein counters with a nice body kick.
Klopfenstein avoids the head kick by Fu.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Fu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fu misses with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fu throws a leg kick
and Klopfenstein counters with a head kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Klopfenstein checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fu throws a leg kick
and Klopfenstein makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Fu really felt that one!
Fu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Klopfenstein blocks a head kick by Fu.
Fu throws a leg kick
and Klopfenstein counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fu's knee momentarily.
Fu throws a head kick that misses.
Fu throws a push kick but Klopfenstein slaps the foot to one side.
Fu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fu scoring well with a low kick there.
Ichabod Klopfenstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A low kick from Fu is predictable there
and Klopfenstein counters with a head kick. That will keep Fu thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Fu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fu does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fu misses the jab.
Fu throws a head kick that misses.
Fu throws a front kick aimed at Klopfenstein 's knee but Klopfenstein avoids it well.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Klopfenstein might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A leg kick checked by Klopfenstein .
Klopfenstein moves out of range of the leg kick from Fu.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Klopfenstein has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Klopfenstein and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Fu is looking to land body kicks.
Fu wants to land a leg kick but Klopfenstein is out of range.
Klopfenstein moves out of range of the leg kick from Fu.
Klopfenstein avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A low kick from Fu is predictable there
and Klopfenstein counters with a nice leg kick.
Fu lands a leg kick that knocks Klopfenstein off balance momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Fu.
Fu throws a sloppy head kick and Klopfenstein moves out of range easily.
Fu throws out a leg kick but Klopfenstein moves out of range and Fu only half commits.
Fu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klopfenstein checks a leg kick nicely.
Fu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A clash of legs there as Klopfenstein blocks the low kick.
Fu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fu throws a push kick but Klopfenstein slaps the foot to one side.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Klopfenstein checks a leg kick.
Klopfenstein checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Fu lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fu lands a high kick!
Wu Tang Fu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Klopfenstein takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wu Tang Fu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Fu has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wu Tang Fu!
After winning the bout, Wu Tang Fu 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 Leopold Stotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Devon James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Stotch might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to boom baby. Leopold Stotch has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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202 lbs
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179 lbs
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Leopold Stotch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Devon James!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Hugh Johnson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Stotch.
Stotch cracks the inside of James's front leg.
Stotch throws a quick head kick that skims the top of James's head.
Stotch showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from James.
James swings for the body but Stotch moves out of range.
Stotch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but James paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stotch lands a front kick.
A slow jab from James misses its intended target.
Stotch catches James with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Stotch scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stotch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
James checks a leg kick nicely.
Stotch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Stotch walks into a straight right hand from James.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stotch lands a straight punch to the body, keeping James at a distance.
James throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stotch lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
James is rocked!
James scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Leopold Stotch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stotch lands with a straight right. James didn't see that one coming.
James is still on wobbly legs! Can Stotch finish him?
A jab from James misses.
Look low, kick high! Stotch uses the oldest trick in the book to send James tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Stotch is absolutely delighted - when James wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Leopold Stotch!
An out of breath Leopold Stotch 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Christian Birchmont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tommy DeVito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommy DeVito acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Christian Birchmont!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tommy DeVito!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Donatello Bradman and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Birchmont wants to clinch up but DeVito keeps it at a distance.
Birchmont ducks under a wild hook from DeVito.
DeVito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeVito just misses with a punch to the body.
DeVito tried to score with a low kick but Birchmont checks it.
DeVito tries to keep at a distance but Birchmont has taken the fight into the clinch.
Birchmont works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Birchmont working aggressively here.
A short right from Birchmont.
DeVito missing with knees to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Birchmont lands a shoulder strike.
Birchmont pulls guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Birchmont throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
DeVito slips nicely into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Birchmont is looking to control DeVito's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Birchmont avoid being mounted?
Birchmont actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birchmont looking for submissions off his back.
Birchmont trying to control but DeVito postures up.
DeVito decides to stand and escape the position.
Birchmont tries to clinch but DeVito moves out of range.
DeVito circles away from the clinch attempt.
Birchmont has managed to clinch.
DeVito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Birchmont's elbow.
Birchmont lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of DeVito backwards.
Birchmont tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
DeVito lands a left hand that snaps the head of Birchmont backwards.
DeVito manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
DeVito goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birchmont lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Birchmont jumps guard but DeVito stands there with Birchmont around his waist. Birchmont gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Birchmont throws a head punch that misses.
Birchmont tries to pull guard but DeVito holds him up against the cage and eventually Birchmont drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Christian Birchmont. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Birchmont blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Birchmont blocking some punches.
DeVito prevents a body shot from Birchmont.
Good body shot from DeVito.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Birchmont jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as DeVito walks away with a smile on his face. Birchmont gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Birchmont instigates a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birchmont manages to pull guard.
DeVito wants to control from the top but Birchmont keeps moving.
Birchmont working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. DeVito doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. DeVito manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
DeVito 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.
Birchmont looking to hit a scissor sweep but DeVito is one step ahead there.
Birchmont looking for a triangle here. DeVito is fighting it but it looks tight! Birchmont pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, DeVito is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Christian Birchmont!
Christian Birchmont retains his lightweight title!
Christian Birchmont thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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