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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Menzies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cornel Develutian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cornel Develutian will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Menzies!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cornel Develutian!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menzies with a nice cross.
Menzies throws a head kick but Develutian moves out of range.
Develutian blocks a head kick by Menzies.
Develutian lunges at Menzies with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Menzies's hand.
It looks like Steve Menzies has been cut.
Menzies throws a nice outside leg kick.
Develutian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Develutian misses with a body shot.
Menzies looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nice cross by Menzies.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menzies slips under a jab from Develutian.
Menzies looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Menzies scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Develutian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Develutian getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jab, jab by Develutian - just one landing.
Menzies misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Develutian misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menzies attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Develutian avoids a kick to the body.
Develutian on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Menzies. Menzies obviously looking to wear him down.
Develutian pivots, looking for a leg kick but Menzies is out of range and Develutian settles back down.
Menzies takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Develutian takes a swing at Menzies's ribcage but misses.
Menzies tries to score with a low kick but Develutian moves his leg out of the way.
Menzies missing with a left hand there. Develutian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Develutian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Develutian tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Menzies was well out of range. Poor timing from Develutian.
Menzies lands with a slapping head kick.
Develutian misses with a body shot.
Develutian lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Menzies checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Develutian connects with an inside leg kick.
Good work by Develutian as he checks the leg kick.
Menzies slips under a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Develutian.
Steve Menzies's cut is getting worse.
Develutian misses with a shot to the body
and Menzies counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Menzies just misses with a punch to the body.
Menzies misses with a low kick.
Develutian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Menzies's sensitive parts.
Develutian scores with a hook.
Menzies throws a wild hook but Develutian just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Menzies gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Develutian raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cornel Develutian!
Post fight, Cornel Develutian took to the microphone: 'Now thats what you call a bitch slappin, you can get up now Stevie boy. I havent seen anyone go down that easily since Chuck Graces wife.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnetic Symphony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Doomsday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Magnetic Symphony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Luke Doomsday!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doomsday avoids the head kick by Symphony.
Symphony throws a lazy head kick
and Doomsday counters with a takedown into side control.
Doomsday cracks Symphony with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from Doomsday crashes against the mat.
Symphony tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Doomsday landing a few strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doomsday wants to control but Symphony is keeping him busy.
Doomsday scoring with punches from side control.
Symphony is trying to control Doomsday's posture but Doomsday avoids it.
Symphony is not content to let Doomsday control the position.
Who's going to make the next move?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Symphony is trying to control Doomsday's posture but Doomsday avoids it.
Doomsday working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Doomsday in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Symphony sneaks back into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Doomsday connects with a nice short shot to Symphony's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Symphony is refusing to be controlled, as Doomsday sits in half guard.
Doomsday throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Doomsday is pressing down on Symphony's thigh, looking to free his foot. Symphony is holding on for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Symphony has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Doomsday is working away from the top position though.
Symphony is not content to let Doomsday control the position.
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!
Doomsday throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Symphony avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Doomsday.
Doomsday not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Doomsday lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Doomsday trying to control from half guard but Symphony is working away.
Symphony is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday throws a strike but Symphony avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Symphony pulls Doomsday in close to prevent any damage.
Doomsday is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Doomsday wants to control from the top but Symphony keeps moving.
Doomsday with a flurry of punches that miss.
Symphony keeping moving, preventing Doomsday from controlling successfully.
Symphony looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Doomsday working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Symphony is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Doomsday postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Symphony keeping moving, preventing Doomsday from controlling successfully.
Doomsday landing some decent shots from guard.
Doomsday lands a couple of elbows.
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!
Doomsday tries to free his leg and advance position but Symphony is retaining full guard.
Doomsday loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Doomsday trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Doomsday preventing the sweep.
Doomsday with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Doomsday dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Symphony misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Doomsday throws a one two combo.
Symphony takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Doomsday wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Symphony lands with a slapping head kick.
Symphony throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doomsday misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Symphony.
Doomsday throws a lazy right hand but Symphony sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Symphony tries a head kick but it misses.
Symphony throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Symphony throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Doomsday's head.
Symphony takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Symphony takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Symphony misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Symphony tries a head kick but it misses.
Magnetic Symphony seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doomsday scores with a hook.
Doomsday with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Symphony takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Doomsday bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Symphony's head backwards.
Doomsday cracks Symphony with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Symphony takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Symphony is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Symphony misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Doomsday is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Doomsday shuts the power down on Symphony. Lights out, game over! Doomsday is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Luke Doomsday!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wooden Pencil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jonas Blane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Pencil comes to the cage accompanied by Full Retard. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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193 lbs
11 - 1 - 0 |
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242 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Wooden Pencil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jonas Blane!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pencil lands an overhand right.
Blane connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Blane finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Blane throws a leg kick that misses.
Blane takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Blane tries to work over Pencil's front leg with a kick but Pencil checks it.
Pencil is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A good leg kick by Blane.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pencil throws a low kick but Blane moves out of range easily.
Blane throws a body punch but Pencil moves out of range.
Blane lands a left and a right that send Pencil crashing to the mat, dazed. Blane thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Wooden Pencil has been cut.
Blane fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pencil manages to avoid it.
Blane tried to score with a low kick but Pencil checks it.
A swing and a miss from Blane.
Blane throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A left lands for Blane.
Blane walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Pencil checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blane slips a jab from Pencil.
Pencil on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Blane. Blane obviously looking to wear him down.
Blane throws a low kick, looking for Pencil's leg but Pencil calmly moves out of range.
Pencil 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.
Blane slips under a jab.
Pencil ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blane moves away.
Pencil takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Pencil throws a leg kick which misses Blane's front leg but catches the back leg as Blane tries to avoid it.
Blane ducks right into an uppercut from Pencil.
Blane tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Blane throws a solid leg kick but Pencil takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Blane.
Blane misses with a low kick.
Pencil throws a low kick but Blane avoids it.
Blane throws a low kick but Pencil moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blane sends Pencil crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Blane is motioning to the referee to let Pencil up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Pencil is rocked!
Blane scores with a leg kick.
Oh Pencil is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blane will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Pencil misses with a straight right.
Blane throws a nice outside leg kick.
Pencil seems to have got his legs back now.
Pencil takes one to the chin there.
Pencil checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Pencil misses with a leg kick.
Pencil tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pencil is breathing heavily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pencil.
Blane connects with a leg kick. Pencil looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Blane lands a nice leg kick that just misses Pencil's sensitive parts.
Blane lands with a right hand.
Pencil checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Blane misses with a low kick.
Blane has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Blane misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Pencil.
Blane with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pencil to score with a decent uppercut.
Blane pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pencil throws a front kick aimed at Blane's knee but Blane avoids it well.
Blane throws a hook but Pencil blocks it.
Blane misses with a low kick.
Blane drops Pencil with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Pencil looks back up at him and smiles so Blane waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
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!
Blane wants to slow Pencil down by chopping away at his legs.
Blane is looking to score with low kicks.
Good work by Pencil as he checks the leg kick.
A slow jab from Pencil misses its intended target.
Blane scores with a spinning back kick!
Blane feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Pencil sprawling to the canvas! Pencil rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Blane finish him?!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Blane checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Blane checks a low kick from Pencil.
Blane steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pencil.
Pencil throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blane cracks Pencil with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Pencil tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Blane pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Pencil is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonas Blane!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Taphorn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Lineker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Taphorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, John Lineker!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Daniel Bishop and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Taphorn. Lineker does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Taphorn misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taphorn. Lineker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lineker tries to sprawl but Taphorn drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Taphorn sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Lineker is defending against the submission attempts here by Taphorn.
Lineker avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Taphorn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lineker wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taphorn lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Lineker is trying to control but can't.
Taphorn frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Lineker is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Taphorn jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Lineker is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Lineker and Taphorn has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Taphorn trying to control the position but Lineker is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Taphorn.
Taphorn throws an elbow but Lineker slips to the side and avoids it well.
Taphorn connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lineker some visible discomfort.
Lineker parries the strikes from Taphorn easily there. Taphorn is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Lineker to escape.
Taphorn scoring with punches and elbows.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Taphorn swings around for an armbar but Lineker sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Taphorn's guard.
Lineker trying to control the position from guard on top but Taphorn is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn is trying to control the position but Lineker postures up.
Lineker sitting in guard here, content to control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Taphorn keeping moving, preventing Lineker from controlling successfully.
Taphorn is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taphorn is trying to keep Lineker in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John Lineker.
Lineker is looking to chop away at Taphorn's legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn moves out of range of the leg kick from Lineker.
Lineker throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lineker throws the kick towards the body but Taphorn avoids it.
Lineker lands a leg kick that knocks Taphorn off balance momentarily.
Taphorn fails to land the takedown.
Taphorn throws a hook but Lineker blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taphorn moves out of range as Lineker throws a body kick.
Lineker cracks the inside of Taphorn's front leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Taphorn dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Taphorn misses with a low kick.
Taphorn moves out of range of the body kick from Lineker.
Taphorn checks a low kick from Lineker.
Lineker is looking to chop away at Taphorn's legs.
Lineker is looking to score with low kicks.
Lineker throws a head kick that Taphorn semi-blocks.
It looks like Peter Taphorn has been cut.
Lineker stuffs the takedown attempt from Taphorn. Taphorn gets slowly back to his feet.
Taphorn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lineker staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taphorn connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Taphorn throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taphorn missing with a left hand there. Lineker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Taphorn misses with a low kick.
Taphorn tries to clinch up but Lineker circles away and keeps his distance.
Taphorn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Taphorn misses with a straight left.
Lineker moves out of range of the leg kick from Taphorn.
Nice cross by Taphorn.
A jab from Taphorn misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lineker throws a leg kick but Taphorn checks it.
Taphorn with a hook.
Lineker looks for the body kick but Taphorn saw that one coming.
Taphorn throws a hook to the side of Lineker's head but Lineker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lineker misses with a low kick.
Lineker scores with a push kick.
Taphorn blocks a leg kick.
Taphorn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Taphorn blocks the body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lineker tries to score with a low kick but Taphorn moves his leg out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lineker moves away.
Taphorn takes a swing at Lineker's ribcage but misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lineker.
Lineker defending well as Taphorn loads up on a big left hand.
The fighters circling - Taphorn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lineker misses with a low kick.
Taphorn misses with a series of wild punches.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taphorn. Lineker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lineker looks for the body kick but Taphorn saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Taphorn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lineker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Taphorn.
Good leg kick by Lineker there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A looping hook to the body misses from Taphorn. Lineker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lineker throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lineker keeps the fight on the outside.
Lineker throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Taphorn shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Taphorn misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Peter Taphorn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Peter Taphorn's cut.
That's time! Taphorn's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lineker lands a front kick.
Lineker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Taphorn finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lineker tries a head kick but it misses.
Lineker tries to work over Taphorn's front leg with a kick but Taphorn checks it.
Taphorn blocks a head kick by Lineker.
Taphorn chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lineker can pounce on him.
Lineker throws out a leg kick but Taphorn moves out of range and Lineker only half commits.
Taphorn swings for the body but Lineker moves out of range.
Taphorn connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lineker pushes Taphorn away with a front kick.
Taphorn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lineker manages to avoid it.
Taphorn lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lineker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Taphorn is out of range.
Taphorn tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lineker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
John Lineker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot lands for Taphorn.
Taphorn tries to clinch but Lineker moves out of range.
Taphorn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lineker.
Taphorn doesn't manage to clinch there - Lineker circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lineker fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Taphorn is out of range.
Lineker throws a wild body kick that Taphorn sees coming a mile off.
Taphorn dives in and grabs Lineker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lineker pushes down on Taphorn's head and hops out.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lineker.
Lineker scores with a head 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!
Lineker throws a head kick that Taphorn semi-blocks.
Taphorn misses with a looping right.
Lineker tries to land a front kick but Taphorn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lineker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Taphorn drives through and clinches with Lineker against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lineker tries to throw a body punch but Taphorn avoids it by throwing Lineker back against the cage.
Taphorn missing with knees to the body.
Taphorn tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lineker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Taphorn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Taphorn tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lineker avoids it.
Taphorn tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Lineker smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Peter Taphorn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lineker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
John Lineker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Taphorn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lineker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Peter Taphorn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
John Lineker seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lineker throws a push kick but Taphorn slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lineker ducks under a wild hook from Taphorn.
Lineker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A low kick from Lineker misses
and Taphorn counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lineker!
Taphorn takes a little break here. Lineker wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Taphorn looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Lineker is avoiding damage well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lineker is trying to control Taphorn's posture but Taphorn avoids it.
Taphorn blocks the strikes from Lineker.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Lineker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Taphorn has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Taphorn!
Peter Taphorn decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colin Croft (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Diego Kramer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Croft's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Break Stuff - Limp Bizkit. Kramer has chosen I'm Shipping Up To Boston as his entrance music. 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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184 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Colin Croft!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Diego Kramer!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Croft 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.
Croft fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kramer is out of range.
Kramer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Croft.
Nice shot lands for Croft.
Croft buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Croft cracks Kramer with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Croft swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Croft moves out of range of the strikes.
Kramer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kramer throws a head kick but Croft moves out of range.
Croft lands a leg kick that knocks Kramer off balance momentarily.
Colin Croft seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A lazy left from Croft finds it's target.
Kramer drops his hands momentarily and Croft takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Croft throws a sloppy head kick and Kramer moves out of range easily.
Croft throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kramer on the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Kramer throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kramer throws a sloppy head kick and Croft moves out of range easily.
Croft cracks the inside of Kramer's front leg.
Croft throws a jab but it's blocked by Kramer.
Croft connects with a body shot that sends Kramer's belly button to the back.
A head kick misses from Kramer.
Croft cracks Kramer with a good jab.
Kramer sizes up Croft with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Croft lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Croft thuds his right hand into Kramer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kramer 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kramer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Croft connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kramer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Croft.
Kramer misses with a low kick.
Croft chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kramer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Croft chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Croft smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Croft slips a jab from Kramer.
Croft scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Croft lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Croft looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Croft feints and then cracks Kramer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kramer down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Croft scoring well with a low kick there.
Croft scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Croft throws a leg kick but Kramer sees it coming and moves out of range.
Croft moves out of range of the body kick.
Croft connects with a jab.
Croft scores with a jab to the head.
Kramer is rocked!
Croft is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kramer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Croft is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Croft scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
No joy there for Kramer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Croft goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Croft lands a leg kick that knocks Kramer off balance momentarily.
A bone on bone clash there as Kramer blocks the leg kick.
Croft tried to score with a low kick but Kramer checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Croft connects with a single shot there.
A cross from Croft lands.
Kramer checks a leg kick.
Kramer takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Croft. Kramer shrugs it off though.
Kramer looks winded!
Croft jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Kramer is still on wobbly legs! Can Croft finish him?
Kramer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kramer seems to have recovered his senses.
Croft throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Croft throws a front kick aimed at Kramer's knee but Kramer avoids it well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Croft cracks the inside of Kramer's front leg.
Croft works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kramer misses with a double jab
and Croft counters with a good low kick that Kramer was not able to check.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Colin Croft dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A big right from Croft misses.
Croft misses with a looping right.
Croft looks for the body kick but Kramer saw that one coming.
Croft thumps Kramer with a low kick.
Kramer moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kramer's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Croft tests Kramer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Croft scoring well with a low kick there.
Kramer moves out of range of the body kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Kramer might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Croft has got the better of the exchanges.
Croft clobbers Kramer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Croft tries to land a front kick but Kramer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Croft lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kramer looks to throw the jab but Croft is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Croft throws a push kick but Kramer slaps the foot to one side.
Kramer misses with a low kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Croft.
Kramer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Croft is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Croft lands with an uppercut that bounces Kramer off the cage and back into range.
Croft looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Croft throws a looping overhand right but Kramer ducks down to avoid it.
Kramer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Nice straight punches there by Croft. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Croft.
Croft scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Croft is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kramer can do to turn this around?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Kramer misses the target.
Croft avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Croft thows a leg kick but Kramer checks it
enabling Kramer to counter with a crisp jab.
Croft is looking to slow Kramer down with leg kicks.
Kramer keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Croft lands a jab.
A jab lands there for Croft.
Croft connects with a right hand. Kramer shakes it off.
Kramer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Croft lands a big uppercut and Kramer crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kramer looks OK. Croft waves Kramer back to his feet!
Kramer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Croft.
Croft is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kramer.
Croft lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kramer misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Croft scores with a leg kick.
Croft keeps the fight on the outside.
Kramer throws a jab when Croft was well out of range.
Croft scores with a push kick.
Kramer is breathing heavily.
Croft throws a nice outside leg kick.
Croft throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Croft lands with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slapping body kick lands there for Croft.
Croft lands a big head kick that sends Kramer tumbling to the mat! Croft takes a step backwards and waves Kramer back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Croft moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Colin Croft is winning the standup battle so far.
Croft scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Croft lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Croft jabs Kramer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Croft scores with a push kick.
The fighters circle, before Croft throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Kramer's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Croft lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Colin Croft!
Colin Croft thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kirk Lazarus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sherif Fathy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fathy has chosen Eat You Alive as his entrance music. Kirk Lazarus is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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276 lbs
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270 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class 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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kirk Lazarus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sherif Fathy!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fathy lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Kirk Lazarus has been cut.
Lazarus wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lazarus catches Fathy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fathy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That kick from Lazarus tenderised Fathy's leg. Fathy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lazarus drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lazarus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kirk Lazarus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lazarus throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fathy misses with a head kick.
Lazarus throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Lazarus walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fathy checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fathy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lazarus in his tracks.
Fathy swings widly with a right hand
and Lazarus counters with a thumping low kick.
Lazarus moves out of range of the strikes.
Lazarus tries to close the distance and clinch but Fathy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lazarus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fathy.
Nice body punch from Lazarus.
Fathy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lazarus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazarus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lazarus lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Sherif Fathy has been cut.
Fathy misses with a straight right.
Fathy looks to land a right hand but Lazarus moved out of range.
Fathy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fathy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lazarus as he jumps to the side.
Lazarus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fathy blocks a head kick by Lazarus.
Lazarus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lazarus tries to work over Fathy's front leg with a kick but Fathy checks it.
Nice uppercut there from Lazarus.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lazarus throws a solid leg kick but Fathy takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Lazarus.
Lazarus goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kirk Lazarus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fathy looks to throw the jab but Lazarus is out of range.
Fathy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Lazarus is out of range and Fathy settles back down.
Fathy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lazarus.
Lazarus scoring well with a low kick there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fathy misses with a hook
and Lazarus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fathy throws a solid leg kick but Lazarus takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Fathy.
Fathy on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A slapping body kick lands there for Fathy.
Fathy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lazarus connects with a solid leg kick.
Fathy misses with a straight left.
Lazarus throws a low kick but it's checked well by Fathy.
A good leg kick by Lazarus.
Fathy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lazarus. Fathy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fathy misses with a straight right.
A shot to the liver by Lazarus. Beautiful body shot.
Lazarus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lazarus lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lazarus uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fathy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lazarus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazarus closes the distance and clinches.
Lazarus manages to break the clinch.
Lazarus throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice shot by Lazarus.
Lazarus slips under a jab.
Lazarus lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fathy's sensitive parts.
Fathy misses with a low kick as Lazarus jumps back.
Fathy lands with a shot to the body.
Lazarus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lazarus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Lazarus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fathy.
Lazarus comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lazarus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Lazarus shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazarus moves out of range as Fathy strikes.
Lazarus tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fathy looks to land a combination but Lazarus avoids it well.
Lazarus throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lazarus dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lazarus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fathy looks winded!
Lazarus throws a head kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lazarus.
Lazarus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lazarus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fathy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lazarus checks it well.
Lazarus lands a right hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Lazarus.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Fathy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Fathy takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Lazarus lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fathy throws a shot from downtown. Lazarus moves away and avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirk Lazarus dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lazarus is looking to slow Fathy down with leg kicks.
Fathy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lazarus.
Lazarus throws a chopping leg kick but Fathy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Lazarus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lazarus throws a nice outside leg kick.
Lazarus has managed to clinch.
Lazarus utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
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!
Lazarus trying to land knees to the body.
Lazarus is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lazarus obliges.
Lazarus struggles to land a body shot inside as Fathy controls his hands.
Lazarus trying to land knees to the body.
Fathy tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Fathy is breathing heavily.
Fathy managing to block the knees to the body from Lazarus.
Fathy wants to stall.
Lazarus unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fathy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazarus scores with a knee to the head.
Lazarus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lazarus scores a nice knee to the body.
Lazarus pushes Fathy back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lazarus using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fathy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lazarus breaks from the clinch.
Lazarus wants to clinch.
Fathy takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lazarus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fathy manages to avoid it.
Fathy keeps the fight on the outside.
Lazarus throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lazarus lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fathy at a distance.
Fathy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lazarus. Lazarus obviously looking to wear him down.
Lazarus scores with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazarus looks to land a combination. Fathy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lazarus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fathy crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Lazarus - the referee stops the clock and Fathy gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Lazarus. Fathy manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lazarus is looking to slow Fathy down with leg kicks.
Lazarus scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fathy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lazarus.
Lazarus throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lazarus lands a high kick!
Lazarus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fathy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lazarus throws a shot to the body.
Fathy throws an off balance right hand
and Lazarus counters with a good low kick that Fathy was not able to check.
Lazarus rushes Fathy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The referee calls for Lazarus to work.
Lazarus looking to stall.
Lazarus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazarus changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fathy throws out a loose jab but Lazarus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lazarus connects with a leg kick. Fathy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lazarus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fathy.
Lazarus tries to clinch but Fathy moves out of range.
Lazarus lands a head kick. Fathy smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Lazarus throws a front kick that sends Fathy stumbling back into the cage.
Fathy loads up on a big right hand but Lazarus slips the punch.
Fathy moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Fathy misses with a wild combination.
Both fighters circling a little - Lazarus finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lazarus scores with a spinning back kick!
Fathy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lazarus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Fathy can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazarus looks to land a combination but Fathy avoids it well.
Kirk Lazarus is winning the standup battle so far.
Fathy blocks a head kick by Lazarus.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lazarus. That's going to slow Fathy down.
Lazarus works over Fathy's head and body with a nice combination.
Lazarus scores with a shot to the body.
Lazarus misses with a body kick.
Fathy is looking to score with low kicks.
Fathy takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lazarus tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fathy swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lazarus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lazarus is looking to wear down Fathy with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fathy tries for a takedown but Lazarus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lazarus connects with a leg kick. Fathy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lazarus fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fathy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lazarus lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Lazarus fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kirk Lazarus dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Lazarus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Fathy throws a sloppy head kick and Lazarus moves out of range easily.
Lazarus pushes Fathy away with a front kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lazarus.
An inside leg kick lands from Lazarus.
Lazarus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lazarus connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fathy tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lazarus moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lazarus rushes Fathy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lazarus with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lazarus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Fathy misses with a body punch.
Fathy managing to block the knees to the body from Lazarus.
Fathy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lazarus with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Lazarus lands a shot to the body.
Fathy has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lazarus.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fathy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazarus utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Lazarus landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Fathy managing to block the knees to the body from Lazarus.
Lazarus missing with knees to the body.
Lazarus is trying to break free.
Fathy takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fathy misses with a hook from the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fathy.
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!
Lazarus looking to throw knees to the head but Fathy is blocking nicely.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fathy.
Fathy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lazarus unloads a knee to the mid-section. Fathy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lazarus tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Fathy with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fathy working hard to break the clinch.
Lazarus scores with a knee to the head.
A short right from Fathy.
Fathy effectively controlling the action here.
Lazarus misses with a knee strike.
Fathy lands an uppercut.
Lazarus putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fathy in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lazarus misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Fathy.
Lazarus is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lazarus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lazarus prevents a body shot from Fathy.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fathy as Lazarus tries to tie him up.
Lazarus misses with a knee strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazarus lands a knee to the head.
Kirk Lazarus has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fathy with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fathy taking a breather.
The referee calls for Lazarus to work.
Lazarus stops a takedown attempt from Fathy.
Lazarus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fathy or not.
Lazarus scores with a knee to the head.
Lazarus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lazarus throws a nice head kick!
Lazarus throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Fathy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lazarus scoring well with a low kick there.
Lazarus fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fathy, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lazarus - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fathy has Lazarus pressed against the cage, preventing Lazarus from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fathy goes for a takedown attempt but Lazarus pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lazarus blocks a head kick by Fathy.
Lazarus needs to keep his hands up - Fathy had a free shot at his head there.
Fathy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lazarus manages to avoid it.
Lazarus lands a leg kick that knocks Fathy off balance momentarily.
Fathy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kirk Lazarus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sherif Fathy.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lazarus scores with a head kick. Fathy tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Lazarus, right into the meat.
Sherif Fathy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lazarus lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kirk Lazarus showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lazarus 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:26
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:26
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kirk Lazarus!
A victorious Kirk Lazarus thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vaimaa Fatu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aloysius Martin Thesz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fatu comes to the cage accompanied by So Close Now. 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 Aloysius Martin Thesz was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vaimaa Fatu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Aloysius Martin Thesz!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fatu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Thesz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Thesz tried to score with a low kick but Fatu checks it.
Thesz fails with a takedown attempt.
Fatu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thesz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fatu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thesz checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fatu tries a head kick but it misses.
Fatu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Thesz.
It looks like Aloysius Martin Thesz has been cut.
Vaimaa Fatu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fatu is looking to score with low kicks.
The fighters circling - Thesz throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Thesz checks a leg kick.
Fatu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Thesz slips a straight right by Fatu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thesz shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Thesz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fatu is just riding it out for now. Thesz eventually gives up the hold.
Thesz not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fatu trying to control but Thesz postures up.
Thesz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thesz is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Thesz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fatu pulls Thesz in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thesz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Thesz advances position into side control!
Thesz is putting a hurting on Fatu here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fatu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Thesz works his foot free and advances to mount.
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.
Thesz sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Thesz trying to control but Fatu is having none of it.
Fatu is in a horrible position here. Thesz smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Fatu is squirming around, avoiding Thesz's attempts to control the action.
Thesz throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thesz with shots to the head and body - Fatu looks very uncomfortable down there.
Poor strikes thrown by Thesz there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Thesz scores with a couple of good head shots there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thesz looking to finish with strikes here!
Thesz landing strikes from the mount.
Thesz throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Thesz tries to control but Fatu wriggling away.
Fatu is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Thesz jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Fatu manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aloysius Martin Thesz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aloysius Martin Thesz'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.
Thesz cracks Fatu with a good jab.
Fatu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fatu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Thesz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Fatu with a jab.
Fatu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fatu throws a sloppy head kick and Thesz moves out of range easily.
Thesz moves out of range of the strikes.
Fatu misses with a looping left.
Fatu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thesz manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thesz throws a leg kick
enabling Fatu to counter with a crisp jab.
Thesz avoids the head kick by Fatu.
Thesz lands with a shot to the body.
Fatu misses with a head kick.
Fatu throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fatu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vaimaa Fatu is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Fatu misses.
Fatu cracks Thesz with a good jab.
Fatu misses with a hook.
Thesz takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thesz is rocked!
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!
Fatu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thesz is still on wobbly legs! Can Fatu finish him?
Thesz is breathing heavily.
Fatu scores with a leg kick.
Look low, kick high! Fatu uses the oldest trick in the book to send Thesz tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Fatu is absolutely delighted - when Thesz wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Vaimaa Fatu!
Post fight, an emotional Vaimaa Fatu said '*Performs the Siva Afi dance (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73OGSGD9_Co) then walks out of the cage*'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Shoznes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Burke (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shoznes comes to the cage accompanied by O-Zone - Dragostea Din Tei. Joseph Shoznes has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joseph Shoznes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, James Burke!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burke connects with an inside leg kick.
Shoznes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Burke's calf.
Shoznes misses with a hook. Burke ducked under it nicely.
Shoznes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Burke misses with a body shot.
Burke misses with a jab to the body
and Burke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burke stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shoznes.
A jab from Burke finds it's way through Shoznes's defenses.
Some wild striking there from Shoznes.
Shoznes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
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!
Shoznes checks a leg kick.
Burke chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Burke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Burke gets tackled into the cage by Shoznes. Shoznes maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burke pushes Shoznes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Burke lands a left hand.
Shoznes throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Shoznes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Burke blocks it with crossed arms.
Shoznes avoiding damage.
Burke is looking to break free of the clinch but Shoznes has double underhooks.
Shoznes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Burke has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shoznes connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like James Burke has been cut.
Shoznes takes an elbow to the temple.
Burke breaks from the clinch.
Shoznes tries to clinch up but Burke circles away and keeps his distance.
Burke misses with a wild body shot.
Burke misses with a body shot.
Shoznes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Shoznes.
Burke sizes up Shoznes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burke tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
James Burke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shoznes misses with a low kick.
Burke works Shoznes's body with a nice hook.
Shoznes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Burke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Burke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shoznes rather than just go for the knockout.
Shoznes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Burke blocks a head kick by Shoznes.
Shoznes throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Burke counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shoznes!
Burke is trying to ground and pound but Shoznes uses the momentary lack of control by Burke to regain half guard.
Shoznes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burke moves nicely into side control.
Burke thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shoznes is looking to regain half guard here but Burke keeps moving and retains side control.
Burke working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
You can see the frustration on Shoznes's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burke tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burke working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Burke advances to mount.
Shoznes tries to reverse the position but Burke maintains control.
Shoznes wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Burke working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shoznes covering up well under a series of strikes from Burke.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Burke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Burke's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Shoznes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Burke paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shoznes lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shoznes fails in his attempt to clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burke.
Burke tries to keep at a distance but Shoznes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Burke breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Burke lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Shoznes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Burke throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Burke lands an overhand right.
Burke throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shoznes's waist but Shoznes gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Burke off to one side.
Burke fakes the leg kick and cracks Shoznes in the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burke throws a right hand that misses
and Shoznes counters with a leg kick.
Burke lands a nice looking body shot.
Shoznes misses with a body kick.
Burke throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shoznes moves into the clinch.
Burke takes an elbow to the forehead.
Shoznes slowing the pace effectively.
Burke managing to block the knees to the body from Shoznes.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Shoznes scores with a nice hook to the head.
Shoznes trying to land knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Burke just misses with a elbow thrown towards Shoznes's brow.
Shoznes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Burke is keeping busy.
Burke misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
James Burke seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burke with a poor takedown
and Shoznes counters with an inside leg kick.
Burke misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shoznes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burke connects with a leg kick. Shoznes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Shoznes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Burke manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shoznes throws a leg kick but Burke moved away.
Shoznes tries to land a front kick but Burke steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Burke connects with a good right hand that stumbles Shoznes. Shoznes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Shoznes throws a head kick that misses.
Burke lands a jab to the head.
Shoznes moves in looking to clinch but Burke pushes him off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burke bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Shoznes's head backwards.
Shoznes clinches.
Burke has had enough of the clinch but Shoznes keeps him there for the moment.
Burke escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Burke closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shoznes misses with a right hand
and Burke decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Shoznes's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Burke accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Burke preventing the sweep.
Burke has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Burke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Shoznes keeping moving, preventing Burke from controlling successfully.
Burke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shoznes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shoznes wants to sweep here but Burke controlling him for the moment.
Shoznes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Burke is controlling him.
Shoznes looking for a sweep. Not yet Shoznes, not yet.
Burke advances position into side control!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Burke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shoznes, who protects the arm well.
Burke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Shoznes, who protects the arm well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Burke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Burke's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Burke cracks the inside of Shoznes's front leg.
Shoznes doesn't manage to clinch there - Burke circles away.
Burke checks the leg kick nicely there.
Burke avoids the head kick by Shoznes.
Shoznes throws a sloppy head kick
and Burke counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Shoznes's guard now.
Burke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Shoznes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Burke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Burke trying to control but Shoznes is working from the bottom.
Burke forces his way into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoznes wants to improve his position but Burke is controlling well.
Shoznes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Burke.
Burke thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Shoznes's head.
Shoznes keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Burke is trying to control the action in half guard but Shoznes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Burke trying to advance position but Shoznes counters by regaining guard.
Burke throwing strikes but missing.
Joseph Shoznes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shoznes has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Burke has passed into side control.
Burke tries to advance to mount but can't.
Burke is looking to take a break and control but Shoznes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burke blocks the strikes from Shoznes.
Shoznes is trying to control Burke's posture but Burke avoids it.
Burke trying to control the position but Shoznes is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burke goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Shoznes has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Burke but great work by Shoznes.
Burke tries to improve position but can't.
Burke manages to get back to half guard.
Shoznes trying to control the pace.
Burke gets back to full guard.
Shoznes wants to stand but Burke is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burke bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shoznes's guard.
Shoznes wants to control but Burke passes easily into half guard.
Shoznes is holding on to half guard well.
James Burke is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Burke is figuring out what he wants to do next.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Shoznes is trying to stand up here but Burke is controlling him well.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Burke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Burke 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Burke!
James Burke decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vitali Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Castiel Angel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov comes into the arena with Dj Nosferatu - When Angels Cry blaring out of the sound system. Angel is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Carry on my wayward son. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vitali Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Castiel Angel!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angel lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Vitali Kersikov has been cut.
A combination from Angel does no damage.
Kersikov throws a leg kick but Angel sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kersikov throws a lazy right hand but Angel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kersikov thows a body shot but no joy.
Angel throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Some wild striking there from Angel.
A head kick by Angel misses
and Kersikov counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Angel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Angel connects with a jab.
Kersikov checks a leg kick.
Angel misses with an uppercut. Kersikov saw that one coming.
Kersikov jabs Angel right on the nose. Angel blinks but takes it well.
Angel lands a jab to the nose.
Angel dips to his left and cracks Kersikov with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angel throws a front kick that sends Kersikov stumbling back into the cage.
Angel tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Angel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kersikov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Angel misses with a straight left.
Kersikov slips a straight right by Angel.
Kersikov slips under a jab from Angel.
Kersikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Angel tries to land a front kick but Kersikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kersikov looks to score with a jab to the body but Angel is just out of range.
Kersikov slips a jab from Angel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kersikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Angel's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov walks into a straight right hand from Angel.
Castiel Angel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Angel throws an off balance right hand
and Kersikov moves into the clinch.
Kersikov lands a right hand.
Angel misses with a body punch.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Angel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov blocks the elbow strike.
Kersikov missing with knees to the body.
Kersikov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kersikov lands a right hand.
Kersikov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kersikov trying to stall but Angel improves his position.
Kersikov lands a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Angel slowing the pace effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Angel taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kersikov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Angel backwards.
Kersikov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Angel cracks Kersikov with a nice body shot.
Angel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kersikov avoids the elbow strike from Angel, against the cage.
Kersikov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kersikov.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kersikov keeps control of Angel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Kersikov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Angel's face.
Angel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kersikov is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Angel is looking to control Kersikov's arms but Kersikov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Angel has his back to the cage.
Angel blocks a body shot from Kersikov.
Angel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kersikov avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov digs a right hand into Angel's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Angel's gas tank.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kersikov.
Kersikov gets underhooks to prevent Angel's takedown attempt.
Angel avoiding damage as Kersikov throws knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Angel is trying to break the clinch but Kersikov has him pressed against the cage.
Kersikov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Angel's elbow.
Good body shot from Angel.
Kersikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Angel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kersikov is fighting off a takedown attempt but Angel is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kersikov to the mat. Kersikov regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Angel forces his way into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Angel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Castiel Angel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vitali Kersikov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Angel.
Angel with a nice cross.
Angel throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Kersikov lands a jab.
Kersikov motions for Angel to come forward. Kersikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Angel lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Angel avoids the body shot from Kersikov.
Angel throws a right and a left that Kersikov avoids nicely.
Angel throws an off balance right hand
and Kersikov counters by clinching up.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angel throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kersikov blocks it with crossed arms.
Kersikov missing with knees to the body.
Kersikov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Angel is keeping busy.
Angel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Angel can't get the takedown.
The referee is keeping an eye on Angel - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Castiel Angel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Angel wants a takedown but no success here.
Angel stalling against the cage.
Angel working aggressively here.
Come on Angel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Angel is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kersikov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Vitali Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Castiel Angel.
Kersikov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to throw a body punch but Angel avoids it by throwing Kersikov back against the cage.
Angel wants a takedown.
Kersikov wants to stall.
A body shot lands from Kersikov.
Angel is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kersikov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Angel tries to work over Kersikov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kersikov lands with a short shot to the head.
Kersikov lands with a left to the head.
Come on Angel - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Angel swings wildly with an uppercut but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov misses with a body punch.
Kersikov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kersikov pushes Angel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kersikov.
Angel trying to control the position but instead, Kersikov has worked for underhooks and has pushed Angel into the cage.
Kersikov misses with the head strike.
Kersikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Angel.
Kersikov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Angel tries to stall but Kersikov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Angel wants to take the fight to the mat but Kersikov manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Angel's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kersikov thuds his right hand into Angel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angel misses with an uppercut
and Kersikov counters with a straight right hand.
Kersikov lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Angel misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Angel misses its intended target.
Kersikov ducks under a wild hook from Angel.
Kersikov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Angel scores with a head kick.
Vitali Kersikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kersikov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Angel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Angel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Castiel Angel will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vitali Kersikov's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Angel motions for Kersikov to come forward. Angel throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Angel misses with a lunging right hand
and Kersikov counters with an inside leg kick.
Angel looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kersikov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Angel throws an off balance right hand
and Kersikov counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kersikov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kersikov slips a jab and a cross from Angel.
Kersikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Angel takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kersikov swats away the attempt to clinch by Angel.
Angel misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Angel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Angel throws a looping overhand right but Kersikov ducks down to avoid it.
Kersikov defending well as Angel loads up on a big left hand.
Kersikov clinches with his opponent.
Angel has Kersikov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kersikov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A hook to the body from Angel.
Kersikov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Angel.
Angel is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kersikov gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kersikov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Angel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Angel stalling in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Angel is looking for a takedown.
Vitali Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Castiel Angel.
A short right from Kersikov on the inside.
Kersikov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vitali Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Castiel Angel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is pushing Angel up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kersikov pushes Angel back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Angel leaning against his opponent.
Kersikov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Angel avoids it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Angel.
Kersikov lands a left hand.
Kersikov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Angel has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kersikov misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov tries to work over Angel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by Kersikov.
Angel prevents a body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov tries a knee to the head but Angel blocks it.
Angel managing to block the knees to the body from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Angel.
A short left from Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kersikov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Angel controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Kersikov fails to land.
Kersikov just leaning against Angel, taking a breather.
Kersikov swings wildly with an uppercut but Angel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kersikov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kersikov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kersikov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kersikov misses with a body punch.
Kersikov struggles to land a body shot inside as Angel controls his hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vitali Kersikov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Angel has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Castiel Angel!
A relieved looking Castiel Angel 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hamad Al Zahran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dragon Warfist (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Hamad Al Zahran has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Hamad Al Zahran seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hamad Al Zahran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Dragon Warfist!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Zahran moves out of range of the body kick from Warfist.
Al Zahran takes a swing at Warfist's ribcage but misses.
Al Zahran misses with an attempted mid kick.
Al Zahran tries to land a leg kick but Warfist saw it coming and moves away.
Al Zahran throws a solid leg kick but Warfist takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Al Zahran.
Warfist throws a low kick but Al Zahran moves out of range easily.
Al Zahran checks the leg kick.
Al Zahran explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Warfist moves out of range of the body kick.
A big left from Warfist misses.
Al Zahran throws a push kick but Warfist slaps the foot to one side.
Warfist tries to clinch up.
Warfist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Al Zahran motions for Warfist to come forward. Al Zahran throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Al Zahran throws a head kick that misses.
Al Zahran misses with a body kick.
Warfist tries to clinch but Al Zahran moves out of range.
Warfist getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Hamad Al Zahran has been cut.
Warfist throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Zahran looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Warfist moves forwards but Al Zahran connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Al Zahran throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Warfist connects with a leg kick. Al Zahran looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Warfist swings for the body but Al Zahran moves out of range.
Warfist fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Al Zahran is out of range.
Al Zahran digs a good body shot into Warfist's ribs.
Warfist moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Al Zahran with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Warfist tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Warfist with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Warfist chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick misses from Warfist.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Al Zahran lets loose with a powerful body kick. Warfist will feel that in the morning.
Warfist avoids a kick to the body.
Warfist misses with a hook. Al Zahran ducked under it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Zahran moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Al Zahran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Warfist has Al Zahran up against the cage in a clinch.
Warfist lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Al Zahran or not.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Al Zahran.
Warfist tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Al Zahran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Al Zahran is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Al Zahran blocks a body shot from Warfist.
Warfist working aggressively here.
Al Zahran is trying to break the clinch but Warfist is controlling him.
Warfist keeps control of Al Zahran as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Al Zahran blocking some punches.
Al Zahran misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Warfist on the inside.
Warfist fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Warfist breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Zahran will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Warfist dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Al Zahran. That did some damage!
Al Zahran listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Warfist throws a chopping leg kick but Al Zahran manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Al Zahran thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al Zahran lands with a nice body kick.
Warfist throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Al Zahran scores with a spinning back kick!
Warfist throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Al Zahran tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al Zahran throws the left hand but Warfist avoids the punch easily.
Crunch! Warfist slams his shin into Al Zahran's torso.
Warfist scores with a hook to the body. Al Zahran takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Warfist feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Al Zahran's calf.
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!
Warfist moves out of range of the body kick.
Warfist clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Warfist.
Warfist is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Al Zahran escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Al Zahran thumps Warfist with a low kick.
Al Zahran throws a low kick but it's checked well by Warfist.
Al Zahran throws a low kick but Warfist moves out of range easily.
Al Zahran throws an overhand right that lands on Warfist's shoulder, as Warfist tries to avoid the shot.
Al Zahran with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Al Zahran avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Warfist ducks under a wild hook from Al Zahran.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Al Zahran 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 Warfist has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Warfist and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A slapping body kick lands there for Al Zahran.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Good work by Warfist as he checks the leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Warfist looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Warfist.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dragon Warfist will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hamad Al Zahran's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Warfist walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Al Zahran cracks Warfist with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Warfist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Warfist throws a front kick that sends Al Zahran stumbling back into the cage.
A bone on bone clash there as Warfist blocks the leg kick.
Al Zahran dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Warfist. That did some damage!
Al Zahran moves out of range of the body kick.
Al Zahran lands a head shot.
Warfist keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Warfist has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Al Zahran.
Warfist throws a lazy right hand but Al Zahran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Al Zahran.
Warfist moves out of range of the body kick.
Al Zahran throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Al Zahran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Zahran throws a quick inside leg kick.
Al Zahran throws a hook but Warfist blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warfist with a hook.
Al Zahran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Al Zahran misses the shot to the body.
A lazy left from Al Zahran finds it's target.
Warfist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Al Zahran.
Al Zahran pivots, looking for a leg kick but Warfist is out of range and Al Zahran settles back down.
Al Zahran explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Warfist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Zahran.
Al Zahran slips under a jab.
Warfist on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Al Zahran. Al Zahran obviously looking to wear him down.
Al Zahran looks for the body kick but Warfist saw that one coming.
Al Zahran throws a lazy body kick
and Warfist counters with a nice leg kick.
Warfist throws a hook but Al Zahran blocks it.
Warfist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Al Zahran.
Warfist moves out of range of the body kick.
Warfist connects with a right hand. Al Zahran shakes it off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Zahran lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Al Zahran has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Zahran tries to land a front kick but Warfist steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Warfist takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Warfist tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Warfist has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Al Zahran.
Al Zahran finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Al Zahran is looking to land body kicks.
Al Zahran defending well as Warfist loads up on a big left hand.
Al Zahran misses with a double jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Warfist checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Warfist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Al Zahran tries to land a leg kick but Warfist saw it coming and moves away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Warfist moves out of range of the body kick.
Warfist thuds a left hand into Al Zahran's body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Al Zahran checks a leg kick.
Warfist throws a head kick that misses.
Warfist tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Al Zahran paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Zahran throws a low kick but Warfist moves out of range easily.
Al Zahran moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Warfist misses with a hook. Al Zahran ducked under it nicely.
Al Zahran wants to slow Warfist down by chopping away at his legs.
Warfist looks to land a right hand but Al Zahran moved out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Al Zahran.
Warfist misses with a low kick.
Warfist scores with a crisp jab that stopped Al Zahran in his tracks.
Warfist needs to keep his hands up - Al Zahran had a free shot at his head there.
Warfist cracks the inside of Al Zahran's front leg.
Dragon Warfist seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Al Zahran uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Warfist.
Warfist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Al Zahran.
Al Zahran lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Al Zahran's jab looks to have found its range, popping Warfist under the eye.
Al Zahran lands a nice leg kick that just misses Warfist's sensitive parts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Zahran scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Warfist, as that shot connected.
Al Zahran misses with an attempted mid kick.
Warfist checks a leg kick nicely.
Al Zahran throws a leg kick but Warfist sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nice body kick there by Warfist.
Good work by Warfist as he checks the leg kick.
Al Zahran swats away the attempt to clinch by Warfist.
Warfist blocks a low kick nicely.
Al Zahran lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Al Zahran lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Warfist at a distance.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Al Zahran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Warfist.
Al Zahran lands a nice looking kick to the body. Warfist takes a step back to recover.
Warfist takes one on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hamad Al Zahran will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hamad Al Zahran's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A big left from Warfist misses.
Warfist throws a lazy right hand but Al Zahran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Warfist.
Al Zahran scores with a decent looking hook.
Warfist digs a good hook to Al Zahran's body.
Warfist scoring well with a low kick there.
Al Zahran throws a push kick but Warfist slaps the foot to one side.
Warfist misses with a straight left.
Al Zahran uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Warfist.
Al Zahran scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Al Zahran throws a body punch but Warfist moves out of range.
Al Zahran misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Warfist lands an impressive looking overhand right. Al Zahran doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Warfist walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Al Zahran checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Warfist 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.
Al Zahran feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Warfist's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Zahran attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Al Zahran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Al Zahran. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Al Zahran.
A nice inside leg kick there by Al Zahran. That's going to slow Warfist down.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Al Zahran.
Al Zahran swings for the body but Warfist moves out of range.
Warfist has Al Zahran up against the cage in a clinch.
Al Zahran wants to break free but Warfist has control.
Warfist's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Warfist blocking some punches.
Warfist is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Al Zahran working aggressively here.
Al Zahran lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Warfist breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Warfist scores with a push kick.
Al Zahran goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warfist throws a hook but Al Zahran blocks it.
Warfist misses with a head kick.
Warfist misses with a low kick.
No joy there for Al Zahran, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Warfist pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Al Zahran lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Warfist thumps Al Zahran with a low kick.
Al Zahran goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Al Zahran uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Warfist.
Al Zahran stuns Warfist with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Warfist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al Zahran.
Warfist tries a head kick but it misses.
Al Zahran throws a leg kick that is checked
and Warfist counters with an outside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Zahran. Warfist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al Zahran throws an off balance right hand
and Warfist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Warfist takes the fight into the clinch.
Warfist goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Al Zahran working hard to break the clinch.
Al Zahran pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Warfist blocks a head kick by Al Zahran.
Warfist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Warfist moves in looking to clinch but Al Zahran pushes him off.
Al Zahran is looking to land body kicks.
Al Zahran looks to score with a jab to the body but Warfist is just out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Al Zahran.
Al Zahran lands with an overhand left.
Warfist misses with a low kick.
Al Zahran attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Al Zahran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Zahran 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.
Warfist misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Al Zahran misses the target.
Al Zahran dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Warfist. That did some damage!
Al Zahran finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Al Zahran attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Warfist uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al Zahran.
Al Zahran scores with a hook.
Warfist tries a head kick but it misses.
Warfist slips under a jab from Al Zahran.
Al Zahran misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Warfist slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A slow jab from Warfist misses its intended target.
Warfist just misses with a punch to the body.
Warfist wants to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dragon Warfist.
Well Warfist 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 William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dragon Warfist!
A very excited looking Dragon Warfist 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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