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RYZE 47: The New Religion PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Hobbs (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ebeneezer McCoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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220 lbs
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220 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Dangerous knees
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
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Luke Hobbs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ebeneezer McCoy!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCoy punishes Hobbs's body with a nice straight punch.
McCoy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hobbs moves to clinch but McCoy breaks away
and McCoy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hobbs tries to clinch but McCoy moves away
and McCoy counters with a left to the body.
Hobbs tries to clinch
enabling McCoy to counter with a crisp jab.
McCoy looks to score with a jab to the body but Hobbs is just out of range.
Hobbs wants to clinch
and Hobbs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hobbs wants to clinch
and McCoy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hobbs darts in trying to clinch
and McCoy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
McCoy connects with a nice looking jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hobbs darts in trying to clinch
and McCoy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hobbs looks to clinch
and McCoy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hobbs closes the distance but McCoy moves to the side
and McCoy counters with a three punch combo that has Hobbs backing up. Hobbs nods at McCoy to acknowledge the strikes.
Hobbs looks to clinch
and McCoy counters with a left to the body.
McCoy lands with a nice body punch.
Hobbs tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McCoy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hobbs tries to clinch up
letting McCoy counter with a right hand.
McCoy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hobbs tries to clinch
and McCoy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hobbs takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCoy misses with a punch to the body.
McCoy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hobbs backwards.
McCoy lands a body shot.
McCoy will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hobbs up against the cage.
Hobbs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hobbs will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McCoy up against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on McCoy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hobbs looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McCoy has Hobbs pushed against the cage.
Hobbs misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCoy lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCoy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hobbs trying to land knees to the body.
McCoy stalls.
A short right from McCoy on the inside.
Hobbs lands with a left to the head.
Hobbs is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Nice body punch from McCoy.
Hobbs is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
McCoy lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCoy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hobbs throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hobbs.
McCoy scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hobbs tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCoy's elbow.
McCoy lands a body punch.
Hobbs is pushing McCoy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
McCoy pushes Hobbs back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCoy scores with a shoulder strike.
McCoy is leaning against Hobbs and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hobbs misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hobbs misses with a punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Hobbs - that landed with a thud.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McCoy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hobbs backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for McCoy.
Hobbs is breathing heavily.
McCoy lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from McCoy - that landed with a thud.
McCoy leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ebeneezer McCoy dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hobbs tries to clinch but McCoy moves away
and McCoy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Luke Hobbs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hobbs closes the distance but McCoy moves to the side
and McCoy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hobbs closes the distance looking to clinch
and McCoy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hobbs looks to clinch
enabling McCoy to counter with a crisp jab.
Hobbs tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McCoy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
McCoy scores with a nice head shot.
Hobbs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hobbs takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hobbs tries to clinch but McCoy moves away
and McCoy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hobbs wants to clinch
and McCoy counters with a stiff right hand.
Ebeneezer McCoy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hobbs looks to clinch
and Hobbs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A lazy left from McCoy finds it's target.
Hobbs tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McCoy counters with a left and a right that stings Hobbs.
McCoy lands a nice hook to Hobbs's body. Hobbs takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hobbs closes the distance looking to clinch
and McCoy counters with a straight right hand.
McCoy misses with a double jab
and Hobbs counters with a nice uppercut.
Hobbs closes the distance looking to clinch
and McCoy counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch combination from McCoy misses.
Hobbs looks to clinch
and McCoy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy circles away from the clinch attempt
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
McCoy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hobbs tries to clinch but McCoy moves away
and McCoy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hobbs wants to clinch but McCoy slips to the side
and McCoy counters with a thumping low kick.
McCoy lands with a nice body punch.
McCoy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hobbs eats them both and turns towards McCoy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice cross by McCoy.
Hobbs closes the distance looking to clinch
and McCoy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McCoy circles away from the clinch attempt
and McCoy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hobbs looks to clinch
and McCoy counters with a nice uppercut.
Hobbs closes the distance looking to clinch
and McCoy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hobbs needs to keep his hands up - McCoy had a free shot at his head there.
Hobbs tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McCoy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hobbs moves to clinch but McCoy breaks away
and Hobbs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McCoy circles away from the clinch attempt
and McCoy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hobbs is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCoy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hobbs looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hobbs closes the distance but McCoy moves to the side
and McCoy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCoy lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hobbs at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hobbs tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McCoy counters with a stiff right hand.
McCoy tests Hobbs's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oh Hobbs is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCoy cracks Hobbs with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hobbs darts in trying to clinch
and McCoy counters with a big right hand! Oh Hobbs is in trouble here! McCoy follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ebeneezer McCoy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Grizzly Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Adam Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adam Hopkins is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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135 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
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147 lbs
5 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Good chin |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Grizzly Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Hopkins!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Hopkins clinches up against the cage.
Hopkins gets control of Adams's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hopkins will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Adams drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hopkins looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hopkins looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hopkins!
Hopkins tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Hopkins tries for a kimura but Adams is defending well.
Adams tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hopkins wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Hopkins tries for a kimura but Adams is defending well.
Hopkins is trying to get an arm triangle but Adams is defending well.
Adams tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopkins trying to control the action but Adams is working from the bottom.
Hopkins tries to move to mount but Adams blocks the move with his legs.
Adams gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hopkins is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Adams defends it well.
Hopkins seems to be looking for submissions.
Hopkins looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hopkins is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Adams sees it coming and defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adams is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Hopkins is tapping! Great win for Adams!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Grizzly Adams!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Edward Forbes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Ricci (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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170 lbs
6 - 9 - 0 |
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170 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Counter fighter
Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edward Forbes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mike Ricci!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Danga de danga de dang - Forbes scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Mike Ricci has been cut.
Forbes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ricci is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ricci slips a jab and a cross from Forbes.
Forbes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Forbes throws a right and a left that both miss.
Forbes scores with a nice head shot.
Ricci slips a jab and a cross from Forbes.
Ricci avoids a punch combination nicely.
Forbes lands with a big left! Ricci is wobbled badly! Forbes comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Ricci to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Edward Forbes!
During a confident post fight interview, Edward Forbes thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randal Cooter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Prophet Malzahar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malzahar has chosen One Hitta Quitta as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randal Cooter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, The Prophet Malzahar!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooter tries to land a front kick but Malzahar steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Malzahar throws out a loose jab but Cooter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cooter.
Cooter lands a nice looking kick to the body. Malzahar takes a step back to recover.
Malzahar misses with a straight right.
Malzahar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cooter manages to avoid it.
Cooter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malzahar.
Cooter throws a quick inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Malzahar misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malzahar. Cooter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cooter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Malzahar's sensitive parts.
Cooter lands a nice leg kick that just misses Malzahar's sensitive parts.
Malzahar staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malzahar dips to his left and cracks Cooter with an uppercut!
It looks like Randal Cooter has been cut.
Malzahar circles away from the clinch attempt.
Malzahar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cooter can pounce on him.
A jab from Malzahar misses.
Malzahar swings for the body but Cooter moves out of range.
Cooter wants to land a leg kick but Malzahar is out of range.
Cooter moves in looking to clinch but Malzahar pushes him off.
Cooter moves forwards but Malzahar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Malzahar throws a combination that misses
and Cooter counters with a good low kick that Malzahar was not able to check.
Malzahar scores with a decent looking hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cooter avoids the body shot from Malzahar.
Malzahar connects with a looping right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malzahar misses with a wild body shot.
Cooter avoids the body shot from Malzahar.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malzahar. Cooter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Decent striking displayed by Cooter there.
Cooter closes the distance and clinches up with Malzahar, looking for a takedown. Cooter pushes Malzahar against the cage but Malzahar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Cooter.
Cooter staying out of range there.
Cooter misses with a body kick.
Cooter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malzahar sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Malzahar misses with a shot to the body
and Cooter counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cooter.
Cooter lands an elbow inside that Malzahar shrugs off.
Cooter lands an elbow that stopped Malzahar in his tracks for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malzahar lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cooter backwards.
Cooter blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malzahar has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cooter after a bit of a struggle.
Malzahar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Malzahar has had enough of the clinch but Cooter keeps him there for the moment.
Malzahar's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Malzahar is trying to drag Cooter to the mat but Cooter just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Malzahar tries to work over Cooter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Cooter.
Cooter gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cooter lands with a left to the head.
Nice elbow from Cooter.
Malzahar is trying to push Cooter away but Cooter has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cooter lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cooter.
Malzahar is looking to control Cooter's arms but Cooter gets an underhook and turns him. Now Malzahar has his back to the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooter pushes off an throws an elbow but Malzahar leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Malzahar looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Malzahar misses with some punches.
Cooter tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Malzahar's elbow.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cooter.
Malzahar blocks an elbow strike from Cooter.
Cooter lands an elbow inside that Malzahar shrugs off.
Cooter throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Cooter - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Cooter - that landed with a thud.
Malzahar looks winded!
A short body shot lands from Cooter as the two fighters clinch.
Cooter lands a knee to the body.
Cooter has Malzahar pushed against the cage.
Malzahar tries to break the clinch but Cooter is controlling the position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cooter lands an uppercut.
Cooter comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Malzahar has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randal Cooter dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Randal Cooter's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cooter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Malzahar lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cooter tries to move into range but Malzahar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cooter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cooter misses with a body kick.
Malzahar misses the jab.
Cooter tries to close the distance and clinch but Malzahar swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Malzahar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cooter moves away.
Malzahar throws a series of punches but Cooter avoids them all with ease.
Malzahar misses the shot to the body.
Malzahar takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malzahar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cooter. Cooter obviously looking to wear him down.
Cooter connects with a solid leg kick.
Cooter throws a quick inside leg kick.
Malzahar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Malzahar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malzahar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cooter. Cooter obviously looking to wear him down.
Malzahar thuds his right hand into Cooter's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Malzahar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That kick from Cooter tenderised Malzahar's leg. Malzahar is trying to keep his angry face on.
Malzahar lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malzahar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cooter moves in looking to clinch but Malzahar pushes him off.
Malzahar takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malzahar.
Cooter throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Malzahar is breathing heavily.
Malzahar takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Cooter throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Cooter wants to clinch.
Cooter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malzahar.
Cooter connects with a crisp jab.
Malzahar takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Malzahar misses with a right hand
and Cooter counters with a thumping low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooter fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Malzahar.
Malzahar sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Malzahar takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cooter smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cooter throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Malzahar was covering up waiting for the punch and Cooter finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Cooter is looking to work some ground and pound but Malzahar has wrist control.
Cooter stands up over Malzahar, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Malzahar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cooter lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Malzahar trying to control the position.
Cooter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Malzahar looking to control.
Cooter throws a big elbow that misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Malzahar preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Malzahar trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Randal Cooter dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Randal Cooter's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Malzahar misses with a hook to the body
and Cooter cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cooter shoots in and gets a takedown into Malzahar's guard.
Malzahar avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cooter postures up in Malzahar's guard and throws a big left but Malzahar blocks it.
Cooter works over Malzahar with some ground and pound from guard.
Cooter pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Malzahar is keeping the position for now.
Cooter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Cooter missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malzahar wants to stand up but Cooter is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malzahar is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Malzahar content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cooter wants to get back to full guard.
Cooter has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cooter moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Randal Cooter overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cooter keeping moving, preventing Malzahar from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cooter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Malzahar controls the pace.
Cooter is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Cooter 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.
Cooter is pulling down on Malzahar's head. It's preventing any offense from Malzahar, at least for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randal Cooter has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Malzahar misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Malzahar throws a right hand that misses
and Cooter counters with a low kick, right behind Malzahar 's knee.
Malzahar throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cooter counters with a body kick.
Malzahar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Malzahar tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cooter lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Cooter throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cooter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Malzahar has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cooter lands a nice looking body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooter clinches up against the cage.
Randal Cooter has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Cooter.
A short right from Cooter.
Cooter lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cooter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cooter landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cooter lands an elbow inside.
Malzahar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cooter.
A knee to the head by Cooter.
Cooter tries to land knees in the clinch but Malzahar avoids the damage to the body.
The Prophet Malzahar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Malzahar wants to get back to striking at distance but Cooter won't allow it.
Cooter lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cooter lands an elbow inside.
Malzahar throws a head punch that misses.
Malzahar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cooter misses with a knee to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Randal Cooter showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cooter 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Randal Cooter!
An out of breath Randal Cooter 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Malcolm Garvey Huey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate North (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garvey Huey comes to the cage accompanied by Jeru The Damaja - You Can't Stop The Prophet (Pete Rock Remix). Nate North has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Malcolm Garvey Huey's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Malcolm Garvey Huey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nate North!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
North tries to clinch
and Garvey Huey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
North moves to clinch but Garvey Huey breaks away
letting Garvey Huey counter with a right hand.
Garvey Huey has a takedown stuffed.
North tries to clinch up
so Garvey Huey counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Garvey Huey stopping the sweep attempt from North.
North keeping moving, preventing Garvey Huey from controlling successfully.
North is trying to keep Garvey Huey in close.
Garvey Huey trying to control the position from guard on top but North is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
North had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Garvey Huey defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garvey Huey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Garvey Huey drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and North dives on top into guard.
Garvey Huey looking to control.
Garvey Huey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from North.
North throws a big right hand that misses.
Garvey Huey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as North accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
North got a little sloppy there for a moment and Garvey Huey has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, North has managed to get both his arms back between Garvey Huey's legs - danger averted.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
North throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garvey Huey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Garvey Huey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Garvey Huey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garvey Huey is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
North missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
North missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Garvey Huey working for a triangle but North defends it easily.
Garvey Huey looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Garvey Huey working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from North.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as North accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Garvey Huey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. North is aware though and is defending well.
Garvey Huey looking for a guillotine here but North defends easily.
North postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
North chips away with some ground and pound.
Garvey Huey has momentary wrist control but North slips an elbow through the middle.
Garvey Huey looking to control.
Garvey Huey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. North is aware though and is defending well.
Garvey Huey is trying to control the position from the bottom.
North is in close to Garvey Huey's body, working some short punches and elbows.
North looking to pass the guard.
Garvey Huey working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. North doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. North manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
North throws a big elbow that misses.
North scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
North in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garvey Huey is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Garvey Huey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Garvey Huey is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. North is aware though and is defending well.
North throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garvey Huey works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
North trying to control the position from guard on top but Garvey Huey is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Garvey Huey has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but North can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Garvey Huey looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but North is defending well. Garvey Huey quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! North has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Garvey Huey celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Malcolm Garvey Huey!
Malcolm Garvey Huey very nearly forgot to thank Trill amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thane Krios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Make Munalukko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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
8 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Thane Krios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Make Munalukko!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Lou da Vinci and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krios takes one to the side of the head.
Munalukko connects with a crisp jab.
Krios keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krios avoids a punch combination nicely.
Krios scores with a nice right hand.
Munalukko scores with a leg kick.
Munalukko throws a solid leg kick but Krios takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Munalukko.
Good standup being displayed there by Munalukko as he connects with a hook.
Munalukko tests Krios's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Munalukko takes a swing at Krios's ribcage but misses.
Krios on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Munalukko. Munalukko obviously looking to wear him down.
A jab from Munalukko finds it's way through Krios's defenses.
Donk. Krios catches Munalukko right on the button with a cross.
Krios throws out a loose jab but Munalukko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Munalukko dodges the punch combination from Krios.
Munalukko loads up on a big right hand but Krios slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munalukko keeps the fight on the outside.
Munalukko bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Munalukko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Munalukko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Krios keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Krios fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fighters circling - Krios throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Krios tries to clinch up but Munalukko circles away and keeps his distance.
Krios misses with a double jab.
Munalukko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Krios misses with a right hand
and Munalukko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Krios walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krios on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Munalukko lands with a nice body kick.
Krios misses the shot to the body.
Munalukko is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Krios had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Krios has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Munalukko.
Krios looks to land a right hand but Munalukko moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Krios looks to throw the jab but Munalukko is out of range.
Munalukko walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Munalukko throws a quick inside leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Munalukko.
Munalukko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Munalukko fails to land with a series of punches.
Good shot there by Munalukko.
Munalukko changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Munalukko uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Krios has time to react.
The fighters circle momentarily. Munalukko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Krios throws a hook but Munalukko blocks it.
Munalukko is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Krios.
Krios looks to score with a jab to the body but Munalukko is just out of range.
Munalukko slips a jab from Krios.
Krios misses with the combination.
Munalukko throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krios scores with a jab to the jaw.
Munalukko scores with a hook to the body. Krios takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Munalukko, right into the meat.
Krios is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
An inside leg kick lands from Munalukko.
A decent looking cross lands there for Munalukko.
Munalukko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Krios connects with the punch.
Krios misses with a looping left.
Munalukko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Krios's calf.
Krios ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Munalukko moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Munalukko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Munalukko misses the shot to the body.
Munalukko looks to score with a jab to the body but Krios is just out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Munalukko.
Krios takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krios tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Krios digs a good hook to Munalukko's body.
Krios takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Krios tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Munalukko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Munalukko staying out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Munalukko.
Munalukko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Krios.
Krios throws an off balance right hand
and Munalukko counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Krios 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.
Krios on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Munalukko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Krios doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Munalukko throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Munalukko cracks Krios with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A nice inside leg kick there by Munalukko. That's going to slow Krios down.
Krios pushes Munalukko up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Make Munalukko dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Krios takes a jab right on the kisser.
Munalukko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Make Munalukko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Munalukko works Krios's body with a nice hook.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Munalukko, right into the meat.
Munalukko misses with a body shot.
Krios misses with a straight right.
Munalukko avoids the body shot from Krios.
Munalukko looks to throw the jab but Krios is out of range.
Krios throws a lazy right hand but Munalukko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Munalukko scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Munalukko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Krios instigates a clinch.
Munalukko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Krios has a couple of punches blocked by Munalukko.
Krios's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Krios moves in looking to clinch but Munalukko pushes him off.
Munalukko throws a sloppy head kick and Krios moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Munalukko ducks under a wild hook from Krios.
Krios takes a swing at Munalukko's ribcage but misses.
Munalukko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Krios's calf.
Munalukko connects with a nice looking jab.
Krios is looking to clinch but Munalukko is avoiding it.
Munalukko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Munalukko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Krios fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Munalukko manages to avoid it.
Munalukko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Munalukko gets tackled into the cage by Krios. Krios maintains the clinch.
Munalukko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Krios throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Munalukko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krios.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Munalukko, right into the meat.
Krios misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Munalukko keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Munalukko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Krios.
Munalukko throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Krios throws an overhand right that lands on Munalukko's shoulder, as Munalukko tries to avoid the shot.
Krios has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Munalukko.
Munalukko fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Krios has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Krios has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Munalukko.
Krios just misses with a punch to the body.
Munalukko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krios was well out of range. Poor timing from Munalukko.
Krios will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Munalukko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Munalukko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Krios misses with an uppercut.
Munalukko slips a straight right by Krios.
Munalukko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Krios. That did some damage!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krios chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Munalukko can pounce on him.
Munalukko scores with a jab.
A nice combination there by Munalukko.
Krios looks to land a left hand but Munalukko moved out of range nicely.
Munalukko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Krios looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Munalukko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Krios's sensitive parts.
Munalukko misses with a few strikes there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Munalukko. That's going to slow Krios down.
Krios tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab, jab by Munalukko - just one landing.
Krios throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Munalukko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Munalukko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Krios. That did some damage!
Munalukko lands with an overhand left.
Munalukko dodges the punch combination from Krios.
Munalukko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krios tries to clinch but Munalukko moves away
and Munalukko counters with a good, hard body kick but Krios shrugs it off.
Krios misses with a looping left.
Munalukko connects with an inside leg kick.
Munalukko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Krios.
Munalukko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice jab there from Munalukko.
Munalukko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Krios's calf.
Krios will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Munalukko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Krios on the side of the head.
Munalukko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Munalukko cracks Krios with an open hand slap.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Krios on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Krios is looking to clinch.
Munalukko lands with a kick to the ribs.
Munalukko connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Make Munalukko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Munalukko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Munalukko misses with a combination
and Krios counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Krios throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Munalukko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Krios throws the left hand but Munalukko avoids the punch easily.
Munalukko looks to score with a jab to the body but Krios is just out of range.
Krios misses with a hook.
Munalukko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Krios's calf.
Krios walks into a straight right hand from Munalukko.
Munalukko scores with a jab to the head.
Munalukko lands with a right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Krios stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Munalukko.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Munalukko.
A good leg kick by Munalukko.
Good leg kick by Munalukko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krios takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Krios misses with the combination.
Krios throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krios tries to bum rush Munalukko with a series of wild strikes but Munalukko uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Munalukko dips to his left and cracks Krios with an uppercut!
Donk. Munalukko catches Krios right on the button with a cross.
A slapping body kick lands there for Munalukko.
A nice inside leg kick there by Munalukko. That's going to slow Krios down.
Munalukko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Krios on the side of the head.
Munalukko throws a quick inside leg kick.
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!
Munalukko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Krios's calf.
A solid leg kick lands there for Munalukko.
Krios on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Munalukko. Munalukko obviously looking to wear him down.
Munalukko catches Krios with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Munalukko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Krios takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Krios dodges the punch combination from Munalukko.
Munalukko scores with a hook to the body. Krios takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Munalukko feints and then cracks Krios's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Krios down.
That kick from Munalukko tenderised Krios's leg. Krios is trying to keep his angry face on.
Munalukko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Krios's head.
Munalukko stalks Krios and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Krios's face. Krios staggers backwards, shaken.
Krios missing with a left hand there. Munalukko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Munalukko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Krios throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Munalukko lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Munalukko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Both fighters circling a little - Munalukko finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Munalukko scores with a shot to the body.
Munalukko cracks the inside of Krios's front leg.
Nice cross by Munalukko.
Munalukko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Krios chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Munalukko can pounce on him.
Krios stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Munalukko.
Munalukko thumps Krios with a low kick.
Munalukko scores with a body shot.
Munalukko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Krios is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Munalukko.
A lazy left from Munalukko finds it's target.
Krios takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krios misses with a straight left.
Krios throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Munalukko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Munalukko falls off balance throwing a combination
and Krios counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Munalukko is looking to slow Krios down with leg kicks.
Munalukko's jab looks to have found its range, popping Krios under the eye.
Munalukko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Krios takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A cross from Munalukko lands.
Munalukko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Munalukko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Munalukko slips a jab from Krios.
Munalukko moves out of range as Krios strikes.
Krios takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Munalukko fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Munalukko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Krios. That did some damage!
Munalukko lands with a nice body kick.
Thane Krios has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Krios smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Make Munalukko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Munalukko 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Make Munalukko!
Make Munalukko thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Swarner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gus Shamrock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Swarner kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Friends in Low Places . Gus Shamrock has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bob Swarner's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Swarner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gus Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Swarner. No joy for Shamrock on that attempt.
Swarner drops Shamrock with a beautiful combination! Shamrock stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Swarner is looking for the KO!
It looks like Gus Shamrock has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shamrock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Swarner. Swarner obviously looking to wear him down.
Shamrock shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Shamrock gets a clinch.
Shamrock swings wildly with an uppercut but Swarner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shamrock is trying to drag Swarner to the mat but Swarner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Bob Swarner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gus Shamrock.
Swarner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shamrock is looking for a takedown.
Shamrock has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Swarner after a bit of a struggle.
Shamrock drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Swarner gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Swarner is trying to break the clinch but Shamrock has him pressed against the cage.
Swarner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Swarner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shamrock has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swarner can't break the clinch.
Swarner blocks an uppercut.
Shamrock throws a head punch that misses.
Shamrock has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Swarner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shamrock breaks from the clinch.
Swarner cracks the inside of Shamrock's front leg.
Shamrock looks winded!
Swarner lands a big head kick that sends Shamrock tumbling to the mat! Swarner takes a step backwards and waves Shamrock back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Shamrock is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Swarner closes the distance and clinches.
Shamrock is still on wobbly legs! Can Swarner finish him?
Swarner blocking some punches.
Swarner is trying to force a seperation but Shamrock has the dominant position.
Shamrock seems to have recovered his senses.
Shamrock tries to pull guard but Swarner forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shamrock changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Swarner fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Swarner lands with a shot to the body.
Swarner lands an uppercut, right on the button! Shamrock tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bob Swarner!
Bob Swarner thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Butcher (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helson Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen My Life as his entrance music. Dan Butcher could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Helson Gracie's chin.
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182 lbs
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Butcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Helson Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butcher lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Butcher keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
Gracie instigates a clinch.
Gracie tries to score a body lock takedown but Butcher shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gracie jumps guard but Butcher stands there with Gracie around his waist. Gracie gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Butcher stalling the fight.
Butcher lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Butcher breaks the clinch.
Butcher scores with a nice right hand.
Gracie tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Butcher swivels and escapes.
Dan Butcher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Helson Gracie.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gracie misses with a right hand
and Butcher counters with a thumping low kick.
Gracie swings for the body but Butcher moves out of range.
Gracie has a takedown stuffed.
A lazy left from Butcher finds it's target.
Gracie is rocked!
Gracie throws a leg kick
and Butcher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gracie is still on wobbly legs! Can Butcher finish him?
Gracie wants to clinch
and Butcher counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dan Butcher!
Our winner, Dan Butcher, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dee Stroya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shunsui Kyoraku (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shunsui Kyoraku told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dee Stroya!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shunsui Kyoraku!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kyoraku throws a big shot that misses.
Kyoraku with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kyoraku lands a lovely overhand right.
Stroya lands a jab to Kyoraku's midsection.
Kyoraku moves out of range of the leg kick from Stroya.
Kyoraku lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Stroya. Kyoraku shrugs it off though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stroya looks to land a body kick but Kyoraku moved away.
Stroya with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kyoraku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stroya manages to avoid it.
Stroya lands with a shot to the body.
Stroya defending well as Kyoraku loads up on a big left hand.
Kyoraku throws the kick towards the body but Stroya avoids it.
Kyoraku takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kyoraku looks winded!
Kyoraku takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kyoraku throws a hook to the side of Stroya's head but Stroya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kyoraku shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stroya throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyoraku moves out of range of the body kick from Stroya.
Stroya looks to score with a jab to the body but Kyoraku is just out of range.
Stroya attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Stroya misses with a series of wild punches.
Stroya lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stroya is looking to score with low kicks.
Stroya cracks the inside of Kyoraku's front leg.
Kyoraku ducks right into an uppercut from Stroya.
Stroya throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stroya bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kyoraku's head.
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!
Stroya feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kyoraku's calf.
Kyoraku throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Stroya lands with a thumping leg kick.
Stroya closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kyoraku did well to prevent Stroya getting side control.
Stroya seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kyoraku does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stroya thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Stroya lands a nice short elbow.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Stroya in particular looking to stall.
Kyoraku wants to control but Stroya is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Stroya wants to control but Kyoraku is keeping him busy.
Stroya thows a huge punch but Kyoraku dodges it nicely.
Stroya takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kyoraku tries to roll over but Stroya keeps him under control.
Stroya wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kyoraku keeps working.
Stroya thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kyoraku's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroya trying to pass the guard but Kyoraku defending well.
Stroya throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kyoraku is staying active underneath Stroya, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stroya not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kyoraku is staying active underneath Stroya, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Stroya working the head and body with strikes.
Stroya looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stroya trying to control the action but Kyoraku is working from the bottom.
Stroya scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroya stalling away here and it's allowed Kyoraku to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kyoraku pulls Stroya in close to prevent any damage.
Stroya is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Stroya stopping the sweep attempt from Kyoraku.
Stroya is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stroya is looking to work some ground and pound but Kyoraku has wrist control.
Stroya looking to sit in guard and control but Kyoraku gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Stroya is trying to keep Kyoraku in close.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dee Stroya dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Stroya 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.
Stroya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kyoraku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stroya.
Stroya throws a leg kick but Kyoraku checks it.
Stroya shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kyoraku defends it nicely.
Kyoraku misses with a leg kick.
Kyoraku throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Stroya misses with a low kick.
Kyoraku is looking to slow Stroya down with leg kicks.
Stroya connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kyoraku jabs Stroya to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Stroya takes a swing at Kyoraku's ribcage but misses.
Kyoraku connects with a body shot that sends Stroya's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stroya misses with a wild body shot.
Stroya is looking to wear down Kyoraku with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stroya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kyoraku manages to avoid it.
Shunsui Kyoraku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kyoraku lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A swing and a miss from Stroya.
Stroya misses with a hook.
Kyoraku takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Stroya swings widly with a right hand
and Kyoraku connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kyoraku throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kyoraku rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stroya counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kyoraku!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kyoraku is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Stroya tries to move to mount but Kyoraku blocks the move with his legs.
Stroya in side control, throwing shots but Kyoraku defends.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dee Stroya overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kyoraku taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kyoraku is trying to escape the position but Stroya is controlling the position.
Kyoraku is working to avoid the ground and pound but Stroya connects with a decent elbow.
Kyoraku is not content to let Stroya control the position.
Stroya misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Kyoraku gets back to half guard.
Stroya throwing shots but Kyoraku is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroya trying to pass the guard but Kyoraku defending well.
Stroya looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Stroya seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kyoraku for as long as he can get away with.
Kyoraku wants to get back to full guard.
Stroya thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kyoraku's head.
Stroya not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kyoraku trying to control here.
Stroya controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stroya not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kyoraku stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stroya lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kyoraku will feel that in the morning.
Stroya tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kyoraku moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kyoraku misses with a hook. Stroya ducked under it nicely.
Kyoraku connects with a solid leg kick.
Kyoraku throws a sloppy head kick
and Stroya counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stroya misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kyoraku lands a nice shot to the body.
Kyoraku chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Stroya can pounce on him.
Stroya tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dee Stroya dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kyoraku scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stroya throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kyoraku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kyoraku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stroya.
A cross from Stroya lands.
Stroya is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kyoraku can do to turn this around?
Stroya connects with a leg kick. Kyoraku looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stroya gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stroya throws a head kick but Kyoraku moves out of range.
Stroya looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stroya on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kyoraku. Kyoraku obviously looking to wear him down.
A slow jab from Stroya misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stroya. Kyoraku does a little dance to reset his feet.
A leg kick checked by Stroya.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stroya throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Kyoraku tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Stroya is in Kyoraku's guard.
Stroya postures up.
Stroya has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kyoraku seems keen to control Stroya's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kyoraku is trying to control the position but Stroya postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kyoraku wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Stroya is now in half guard.
Stroya perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Kyoraku is refusing to be controlled, as Stroya sits in half guard.
Stroya winds up and cracks Kyoraku with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kyoraku pushes Stroya off looking to stand but Stroya dives back in and keeps control.
Stroya looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kyoraku is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyoraku works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kyoraku wants to stand but Stroya is controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kyoraku is on top in guard.
Stroya lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kyoraku!
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!
Stroya scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Kyoraku?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stroya lands a big shot there that rocks Kyoraku but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Stroya controlling the pace for now.
Stroya in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kyoraku avoids a series of strikes thrown by Stroya.
Stroya landing punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kyoraku keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Stroya lands a big shot there that rocks Kyoraku but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Kyoraku is rocked!
Stroya lands a big elbow - Kyoraku is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Kyoraku is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Dee Stroya!
Dee Stroya retains his light heavyweight title!
Dee Stroya thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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