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ICON LA 20 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandy Kutour (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gonzales comes to the cage accompanied by Burn It Down-Linkin Park. Andrew Gonzales looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrew Gonzales!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Brandy Kutour!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kutour rushes Gonzales and presses him up against the cage.
Gonzales looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Kutour pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gonzales tries to break free but Kutour pushes him back against the cage.
Kutour creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kutour creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kutour avoids the elbow strike from Gonzales, against the cage.
Gonzales connects with a knee to the head.
Gonzales blocks the elbow strike.
Gonzales avoids a wild elbow strike from Kutour.
Gonzales blocks an elbow strike from Kutour.
Kutour creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kutour throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kutour throws an elbow but it misses.
Kutour pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gonzales avoids the elbow strike from Kutour, against the cage.
Gonzales jumps guard but Kutour turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kutour throws an elbow but misses.
Kutour pushes off an throws an elbow but Gonzales leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kutour throws an elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutour looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kutour stops a takedown attempt from Gonzales.
Gonzales is trying to stall.
Kutour creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gonzales blocks the elbow strike.
Gonzales blocks an elbow strike from Kutour.
Kutour lands an elbow inside that Gonzales shrugs off.
Gonzales blocks an elbow strike.
Kutour throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kutour is pushing Gonzales up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kutour creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kutour blocking some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kutour just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gonzales's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kutour gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kutour creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kutour gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Gonzales.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Gonzales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kutour throws an elbow but misses.
Kutour misses with an elbow over the top.
Kutour looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kutour is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kutour creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gonzales's defenses.
Gonzales blocks an elbow strike.
Gonzales blocks an elbow strike from Kutour.
Gonzales blocks an elbow strike.
Gonzales blocks an elbow strike from Kutour.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stalling in the clinch from Kutour.
Kutour keeps control of Gonzales as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kutour throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kutour looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kutour - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kutour misses with an elbow over the top.
Gonzales blocks an elbow strike.
Kutour throws an elbow that misses.
Gonzales avoids the elbow strike from Kutour, against the cage.
Kutour pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kutour creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kutour looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kutour throws an elbow but it misses.
Kutour stalls.
Kutour creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales tries to pull guard but Kutour won't allow it.
Kutour throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kutour creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gonzales avoids the elbow strike from Kutour, against the cage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Gonzales blocks the elbow strike.
Kutour stalling.
Kutour managing to block the knees to the body from Gonzales.
Kutour pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gonzales dodges an elbow strike from Kutour.
Gonzales avoids the elbow strike from Kutour, against the cage.
Kutour throws an elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Gonzales blocks an elbow strike from Kutour.
Kutour throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kutour just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gonzales's brow.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kutour throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandy Kutour dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kutour moves into range and clinches up with Gonzales.
Gonzales blocks an elbow strike from Kutour.
Gonzales blocks the elbow strike.
Gonzales blocks the elbow strike.
Kutour prevents a takedown attempt there.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kutour just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gonzales's brow.
Kutour displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gonzales up against the cage.
Kutour creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gonzales looking to stall.
Gonzales avoids a wild elbow strike from Kutour.
Kutour lands an elbow inside.
Kutour misses with an elbow over the top.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutour looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kutour misses with an elbow over the top.
Kutour avoiding damage.
Kutour throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kutour as Gonzales tries to tie him up.
Gonzales avoids a wild elbow strike from Kutour.
Kutour misses with an elbow strike.
Gonzales dodges an elbow strike from Kutour.
Gonzales fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kutour throws an elbow that misses.
Kutour creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gonzales's defenses.
Gonzales avoids a wild elbow strike from Kutour.
Gonzales avoids a wild elbow strike from Kutour.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kutour just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gonzales's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales blocks an elbow strike from Kutour.
Gonzales avoids the elbow strike from Kutour, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Kutour.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kutour throws an elbow but misses.
Gonzales misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kutour creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kutour - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kutour creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gonzales dodges an elbow strike from Kutour.
Gonzales wants to break the clinch but can't.
Gonzales avoids a wild elbow strike from Kutour.
Gonzales has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Kutour avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Gonzales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kutour lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gonzales is rocked!
Gonzales blocks the elbow strike.
Oh Gonzales is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kutour leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gonzales blocks the elbow strike.
Kutour throws an elbow that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kutour throws an elbow but misses.
Kutour creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kutour throws an elbow that misses.
Brandy Kutour seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kutour throws an elbow but misses.
Kutour throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kutour pushes off an throws an elbow but Gonzales leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kutour throws an elbow that misses.
Gonzales blocks an elbow strike from Kutour.
Kutour pushes off an throws an elbow but Gonzales leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kutour just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gonzales's brow.
Gonzales blocks an elbow strike.
Gonzales dodges an elbow strike from Kutour.
Gonzales dodges an elbow strike from Kutour.
Kutour pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gonzales avoids a wild elbow strike from Kutour.
Kutour is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kutour throws an elbow but misses.
Gonzales dodges an elbow strike from Kutour.
Kutour pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kutour throws an elbow that misses.
Kutour stalls.
Kutour misses with an elbow over the top.
Kutour misses with an elbow over the top.
Gonzales avoids the elbow strike from Kutour, against the cage.
Kutour misses with an elbow over the top.
Gonzales avoids the elbow strike from Kutour, against the cage.
Kutour throws an elbow but it misses.
Gonzales avoids the elbow strike from Kutour, against the cage.
Kutour controlling the action here for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kutour misses with an elbow over the top.
Kutour pushes off an throws an elbow but Gonzales leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kutour throws an elbow but misses.
Kutour stalling in the clinch.
Gonzales avoids a wild elbow strike from Kutour.
Kutour pushes off an throws an elbow but Gonzales leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gonzales blocks an elbow strike.
Gonzales avoids the elbow strike from Kutour, against the cage.
Kutour throws an elbow but it misses.
Kutour creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kutour will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gonzales up against the cage.
Kutour misses with an elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kutour looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kutour throws an elbow that misses.
Gonzales avoids a wild elbow strike from Kutour.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kutour throws an elbow but misses.
Kutour throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gonzales blocks an elbow strike from Kutour.
Kutour misses with an elbow strike.
Gonzales blocks the elbow strike.
Kutour throws an elbow that misses.
Gonzales dodges an elbow strike from Kutour.
Gonzales avoids a wild elbow strike from Kutour.
Kutour looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Kutour misses with an elbow strike.
Gonzales blocks an elbow strike from Kutour.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kutour takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gonzales blocks the elbow strike.
Gonzales avoids the elbow strike from Kutour, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kutour just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gonzales's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kutour just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gonzales's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kutour just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gonzales's brow.
Gonzales wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gonzales dodges an elbow strike from Kutour.
Kutour pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gonzales blocks an elbow strike from Kutour.
Kutour looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gonzales blocks an elbow strike.
Kutour throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kutour throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gonzales blocks the elbow strike.
Kutour displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gonzales up against the cage.
Gonzales dodges an elbow strike from Kutour.
Kutour pushes off an throws an elbow but Gonzales leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Kutour pushes off an throws an elbow but Gonzales leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kutour throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kutour misses with an elbow strike.
Kutour pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kutour throws an elbow but it misses.
Gonzales blocks an elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kutour throws an elbow but misses.
Gonzales blocks the elbow strike.
Kutour misses with an elbow over the top.
Kutour throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Kutour throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gonzales is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kutour to keep the fight standing.
Kutour slows down the pace here.
Kutour looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandy Kutour showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gonzales shoots in but Kutour avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Andrew Gonzales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kutour moves into the clinch successfully.
Gonzales avoids a wild elbow strike from Kutour.
Gonzales avoids the elbow strike from Kutour, against the cage.
Gonzales blocks an elbow strike.
Kutour misses with an elbow strike.
Kutour throws an elbow but it misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kutour just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gonzales's brow.
Kutour misses with an elbow over the top.
Kutour looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gonzales blocks the elbow strike.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kutour creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kutour misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kutour throws an elbow but it misses.
Kutour misses with an elbow over the top.
Kutour leaning against his opponent.
Gonzales avoids the elbow strike from Kutour, against the cage.
Gonzales tries to pull guard but Kutour forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gonzales avoids the elbow strike from Kutour, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Kutour just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gonzales's brow.
Gonzales being controlled against the cage.
Gonzales blocks an elbow strike from Kutour.
Gonzales avoids a wild elbow strike from Kutour.
Gonzales avoids the elbow strike from Kutour, against the cage.
Gonzales blocks the elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gonzales blocks an elbow strike from Kutour.
Gonzales avoids a wild elbow strike from Kutour.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kutour throws an elbow but misses.
Kutour is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Gonzales. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gonzales avoids a wild elbow strike from Kutour.
Kutour throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kutour lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kutour leaning his opponent against the cage.
Gonzales is pressed against the cage. Kutour pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Gonzales! Two more big strikes from Kutour and Gonzales crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Brandy Kutour!
After the big win, Brandy Kutour made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Backyard Fighting and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arkady Balagan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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195 lbs
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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 Los Angeles, Arkady Balagan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balagan fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Dos Santos sprawls well initially but Balagan persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Balagan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dos Santos regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Balagan.
Dos Santos has an active guard here but Balagan has managed to pass into half guard.
Balagan working over Dos Santos with some ground and pound. Dos Santos looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Dos Santos tries to roll over but Balagan keeps him under control.
Dos Santos manages to get to full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Balagan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dos Santos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dos Santos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Dos Santos has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Balagan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Balagan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Dos Santos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balagan preventing the sweep.
Balagan scoring with some ground and pound.
Dos Santos manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Balagan manages to get himself to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dos Santos looking to pass the guard.
Balagan controlling Dos Santos's posture.
Balagan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Balagan tries to get out of the position.
Dos Santos tries to free his leg and advance position but Balagan is retaining full guard.
Dos Santos drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Balagan dives on top into guard.
Balagan is in close to Dos Santos's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balagan throwing strikes but missing.
Balagan with a flurry of punches that miss.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Balagan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Balagan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Dos Santos manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Dos Santos is stalling here but it's allowed Balagan to get half guard.
Dos Santos is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Balagan still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Balagan has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Dos Santos is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Balagan working away.
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.
Dos Santos manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Balagan tries to roll over but Dos Santos keeps him under control.
Dos Santos trying to advance position but Balagan counters by regaining guard.
Balagan is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Dos Santos sitting in guard doing not very much at all here. Balagan doesn't need a second invitation though! He's locked up a guillotine and he's squeezing tight! That is tiiiiiiiiight! Dos Santos paying the price for stalling here - he's pushing hard on the arm trying to free himself but it's no use! He's tapped! WOW, quick submission from Balagan - great work!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Arkady Balagan!
A relieved looking Arkady Balagan 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tyr Asgaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gervaso Ferreira (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asgaard comes to the cage accompanied by Oingo Boingo. This should be a great matchup!
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199 lbs
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200 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyr Asgaard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Gervaso Ferreira!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferreira bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Asgaard manages to work his way to half guard, despite Ferreira's best efforts.
Asgaard wants to improve his position but Ferreira is controlling well.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Ferreira seems to be looking for submissions.
Asgaard slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Ferreira tries to free his leg and advance position but Asgaard is retaining full guard.
Asgaard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Asgaard keeping full guard, as Ferreira tries to pass.
Asgaard controls Ferreira momentarily but Ferreira frees himself.
Ferreira trying to move into half guard but instead Asgaard has managed to sweep!
Asgaard won't allow Ferreira to sweep him here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Asgaard scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asgaard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Asgaard postures up.
Asgaard cracks Ferreira with a solid left hand.
Asgaard trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferreira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Asgaard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ferreira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Asgaard has managed to get both his arms back between Ferreira's legs - danger averted.
Asgaard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Ferreira keeping moving, preventing Asgaard from controlling successfully.
Ferreira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ferreira bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Asgaard's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ferreira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Asgaard pulls Ferreira in close to prevent any damage.
Asgaard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Ferreira drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Asgaard manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Ferreira has Asgaard in his guard.
Asgaard won't allow Ferreira to sweep him here.
Asgaard trying to control but Ferreira is working from the bottom.
Asgaard's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ferreira wants to sweep here but Asgaard controlling him for the moment.
Asgaard postures up.
Asgaard advances position into side control!
Ferreira is not content to let Asgaard control the position.
Asgaard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Asgaard thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asgaard is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ferreira knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Asgaard tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Asgaard has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Asgaard tries for a kimura but Ferreira is defending well.
Ferreira manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Asgaard manages to get to full guard.
Ferreira thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Asgaard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Asgaard keeping full guard, as Ferreira tries to pass.
Asgaard controls Ferreira momentarily but Ferreira frees himself.
Ferreira sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Asgaard's guard.
Ferreira passes the guard and advances to mount!
Asgaard tries to lock up and control but Ferreira gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Asgaard gets back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferreira wants to pass the guard but Asgaard is defending well.
Ferreira is thwarting Asgaard's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Tyr Asgaard will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Asgaard has closed the distance and engaged Ferreira in a clinch.
Ferreira manages to pull guard.
Ferreira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Asgaard advances to half guard.
Asgaard is working for a kimura but Ferreira is defending it quite comfortably.
Ground and pound from Asgaard.
Ferreira moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Asgaard throws a big right hand that misses.
Asgaard got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ferreira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Asgaard has managed to get both his arms back between Ferreira's legs - danger averted.
Asgaard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Asgaard is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Ferreira has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Asgaard is looking to defend but Ferreira has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Asgaard! Ferreira pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Asgaard taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gervaso Ferreira!
A victorious Gervaso Ferreira 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Povetkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Duscaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Duscaw has chosen "I am the Walrus" by The Beatles as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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10 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Povetkin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Brandon Duscaw!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Povetkin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Povetkin leaves Duscaw with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Duscaw changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Povetkin tries to close the distance and clinch but Duscaw swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Duscaw throws a leg kick that misses.
Povetkin pushes Duscaw up against the cage in a clinch.
Povetkin breaks from the clinch.
Duscaw lands with an overhand left.
Duscaw throws a low kick, looking for Povetkin's leg but Povetkin calmly moves out of range.
Povetkin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Povetkin leaves Duscaw with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Povetkin connects with a nice looking jab.
Duscaw throws a jab but it's blocked by Povetkin.
Povetkin staying out of range there.
Duscaw takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Duscaw has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Brandon Duscaw has been cut.
Nice takedown defense from Povetkin. No joy for Duscaw on that attempt.
Alexander Povetkin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brandon Duscaw.
Duscaw is trying hard to land a takedown here. Povetkin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Povetkin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Povetkin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Povetkin misses with the combination.
Duscaw thows a body shot but no joy.
Duscaw looks to land a right hand but Povetkin moved out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Povetkin looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Povetkin thumps Duscaw with a low kick.
Povetkin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Povetkin avoids the head kick by Duscaw.
Duscaw misses with a jab, cross combination.
Duscaw throws a solid leg kick but Povetkin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Duscaw.
Duscaw throws a body punch but Povetkin moves out of range.
Povetkin stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Povetkin lands with a straight right. Duscaw didn't see that one coming.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Povetkin connects with a right hand. Duscaw shakes it off.
Duscaw is rocked!
Povetkin scores with a punch to the head.
Duscaw is still on wobbly legs! Can Povetkin finish him?
Duscaw throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Duscaw moves in looking to clinch but Povetkin pushes him off.
and Povetkin counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Duscaw! He's just covering up as Povetkin starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Povetkin!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexander Povetkin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tauno Tasalakki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Hardy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hardy has chosen Coming home -Dirty money as his entrance music. Jason Hardy has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tauno Tasalakki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jason Hardy!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tasalakki showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hardy.
Hardy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tasalakki keeps the fight on the outside.
Hardy manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tasalakki on his heels. He'll look to pass Tasalakki's guard now, I'm sure.
Hardy works over Tasalakki with some ground and pound from guard.
Hardy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tasalakki swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Tasalakki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tasalakki looking to control.
Hardy throwing strikes but missing.
Hardy trying to control but Tasalakki is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tasalakki is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Hardy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hardy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tasalakki is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy throwing strikes but missing.
Tasalakki has his foot on Hardy's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hardy works his way back into a safe position though.
Hardy wants to control from the top but Tasalakki keeps moving.
Hardy throws a big elbow that misses.
Hardy trying to control the position from guard on top but Tasalakki is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tasalakki wants to sweep here but Hardy controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardy throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tasalakki looking to control.
Hardy looking to sit in guard and control but Tasalakki gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tasalakki prevents Hardy from getting back to his feet.
Tasalakki trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Hardy forces Tasalakki back against the cage and clinches.
Tasalakki landing knees to the body.
Tasalakki has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hardy is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tasalakki is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Hardy pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tasalakki has had enough of the clinch but Hardy keeps him there for the moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tasalakki is leaning against Hardy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tasalakki blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tasalakki looking to slow down the pace here.
Tasalakki avoiding damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tasalakki takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Hardy dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Tasalakki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hardy lands a jab to Tasalakki's midsection.
A jab from Hardy misses.
Jason Hardy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tasalakki gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hardy to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Tasalakki is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hardy postures up in Tasalakki's guard and throws a big left but Tasalakki blocks it.
Hardy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hardy wants to control from the top but Tasalakki keeps moving.
Jason Hardy has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy scoring with some ground and pound.
Hardy with a nice head shot there.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tasalakki is on top in guard.
Hardy bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tasalakki's guard.
Hardy throws an elbow that misses. Tasalakki uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hardy's guard. Nice move by Tasalakki!
Tasalakki won't allow Hardy to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tasalakki is working Hardy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tasalakki trying to control the position from guard on top but Hardy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hardy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hardy trying to control the position.
Tasalakki stopping the sweep attempt from Hardy.
Tasalakki is fighting to break Hardy's control of his arms but Hardy is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Jason Hardy hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Tasalakki lands a nice hook to Hardy's body. Hardy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hardy misses with a double jab.
Tasalakki shoots in for a double leg but Hardy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tasalakki shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tasalakki stops Hardy from getting back to his feet.
Tasalakki trying to mount his opponent but Hardy defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hardy trying to control from the bottom.
Hardy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tasalakki haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hardy wants to get back to his feet.
Tasalakki throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Hardy is positioning himself well to prevent Tasalakki advancing to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jason Hardy wasn't active enough on the ground.
Tasalakki thows a body shot but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Hardy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Hardy misses with an uppercut
and Tasalakki counters with a left to the body.
Hardy throws a lazy uppercut
and Hardy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hardy misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Hardy misses.
Tasalakki fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hardy ducks under a wild hook from Tasalakki.
Tasalakki just misses with a punch to the body.
Tasalakki lands with an overhand left.
Hardy takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hardy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tasalakki.
Tasalakki shoots in for a takedown but Hardy shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tasalakki swings for the body but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Hardy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hardy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hardy postures up in Tasalakki's guard and throws a big left but Tasalakki blocks it.
Tasalakki had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hardy defends it easily.
Tasalakki avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Tauno Tasalakki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hardy slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Hardy trying to control but Tasalakki is working from the bottom.
Hardy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jason Hardy wasn't active enough on the ground.
Tasalakki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jason Hardy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Tasalakki as Hardy shoots in.
Tasalakki uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hardy.
Tasalakki throws a body punch but Hardy moves out of range.
Hardy throws the left hand but Tasalakki avoids the punch easily.
Hardy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tasalakki throws a good cross that connects.
Tasalakki misses with a low kick.
Tasalakki misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tasalakki lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tasalakki moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Tasalakki ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tasalakki keeps the fight on the outside.
Hardy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tasalakki is trying to break the clinch but Hardy is controlling him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hardy working aggressively here.
Hardy swings wildly with an uppercut but Tasalakki uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tasalakki throws an elbow but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tauno Tasalakki.
I think Hardy 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Hardy!
Jason Hardy 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mike Smith (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Larry Thorne (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thorne has chosen Finntroll - Trollhammaren as his entrance music. Larry Thorne has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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167 lbs
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169 lbs
14 - 9 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Larry Thorne!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith scores with a takedown into Thorne's guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Smith cracks Thorne with a solid left hand.
Smith throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Smith loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thorne tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thorne can do anything to dispel that myth.
Thorne has his hands on Smith's head, controlling the position.
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Thorne blocks nicely.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorne preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thorne preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith is pushing down on Thorne's leg trying to pass to half guard. Thorne is fighting to maintain full guard but Smith has managed to sneak the leg through.
Smith sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Thorne defending well though.
Smith prevents Thorne from standing back up.
Smith thows a huge punch but Thorne dodges it nicely.
Thorne really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thorne tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
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. Smith connects with a nice short shot to Thorne's temple.
Thorne looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smith is thwarting Thorne's attempts to control the position.
Thorne keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thorne blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smith.
Smith not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thorne is not content to let Smith control the position.
Thorne is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Smith scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Thorne's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Thorne is trying to control but can't.
Thorne slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smith missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Thorne has wrist control.
Smith chips away with some ground and pound.
Smith 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.
Thorne looking for a sweep. Not yet Thorne, not yet.
Thorne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thorne avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thorne wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thorne preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Thorne wants to stand but Smith is controlling the position.
Thorne utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Smith dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Smith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Thorne finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Smith blocks a low kick nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Thorne.
Thorne throws a head kick but Smith moves out of range.
Smith tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Thorne swivels and escapes.
Thorne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Larry Thorne seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Thorne's shoulder, as Thorne tries to avoid the shot.
Smith looks for a takedown but Thorne sprawls well.
Thorne pushes Smith up against the cage in a clinch.
Smith jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Thorne walks away with a smile on his face. Smith gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thorne tried to score with a low kick but Smith checks it.
Smith wants to clinch up but Thorne keeps it at a distance.
Thorne darts in and clinches Smith up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorne looking to slow down the pace here.
Smith jumps guard but Thorne stands there with Smith around his waist. Smith gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Smith wants a takedown.
Thorne pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Smith drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Thorne gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Thorne lands a nice knee to the body.
Thorne misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Smith.
Thorne tries to land knees in the clinch but Smith avoids the damage to the body.
Smith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thorne throws a sloppy head kick and Smith moves out of range easily.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown but Thorne manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Smith's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Thorne leaves Smith with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Thorne is looking to score with low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorne throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thorne throws a low kick, looking for Smith's leg but Smith calmly moves out of range.
Thorne 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.
Smith shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Thorne eats them both and turns towards Smith to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Smith avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Smith slips a jab and a cross from Thorne.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smith moves away.
Smith scores with a one two! Thorne had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
A right-left combo lands from Smith.
Thorne thumps Smith with a low kick.
Smith moves out of range of the body kick from Thorne.
Mike Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith tries to clinch but Thorne is having none of it.
Thorne goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorne connects with a leg kick. Smith looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Smith fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Thorne moves in looking to clinch but Smith pushes him off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thorne. That's going to slow Smith down.
Thorne fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Smith checks it well.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Thorne defends it nicely.
Smith avoids the head kick by Thorne.
Smith shoots in but Thorne avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Smith rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Thorne moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Thorne stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thorne wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Smith.
Horrible takedown by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Thorne which made him look bad.
Smith ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body kick there by Smith.
Thorne tries to work over Smith's front leg with a kick but Smith checks it.
Thorne wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thorne clinches with his opponent.
Smith content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorne misses with a knee to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Smith managing to block the knees to the body from Thorne.
Thorne misses with a knee strike.
Thorne pressing his opponent against the cage.
Smith jumps guard but Thorne turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Thorne showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Smith misses with a jab, cross combination.
Smith lands a jab-cross combination.
Smith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Smith gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Smith is looking for a takedown.
Smith blocks the elbow strike.
Smith has Thorne pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thorne manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Thorne is trying to maintain a safe position but Smith gets an underhook and turns Thorne into the cage.
Smith pushes Thorne back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thorne looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thorne is stalling here.
Smith can't break the clinch.
Thorne misses with a knee strike.
Smith is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thorne gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Thorne is defending well.
Thorne looking to throw knees to the head but Smith is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorne lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Mike Smith has been cut.
Thorne has Smith pressed against the cage, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Thorne prevents a body shot from Smith.
Thorne lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Smith.
Smith has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Thorne avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Thorne looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Thorne lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Smith is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Thorne is keeping busy.
Smith has Thorne pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thorne manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Smith goes for a takedown attempt but Thorne pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thorne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slapping body kick lands there for Thorne.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thorne lands with a nice combination. Smith backs away looking to recover.
Good exchange - Thorne coming out on top.
Smith is rocked!
Smith avoids the head kick by Thorne.
Oh Smith is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thorne looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Thorne! Smith is out on his feet! Thorne rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Smith is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Smith is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Larry Thorne!
Larry Thorne took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jean Claude Van Damme (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson's entrance music is Tech N9ne - So Dope. A fine choice. Van Damme comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Lil Wayne - Troublemaker f. Young Money kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Teddy Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jean Claude Van Damme!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crunch! Van Damme slams his shin into Jackson's torso.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Van Damme circles away.
Van Damme moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Van Damme, as that shot connected.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Van Damme moves out of range easily.
Van Damme scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters circling a little - Van Damme finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jackson forces Van Damme back against the cage and clinches.
Van Damme manages to break the clinch.
Van Damme throws a leg kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson tried to score with a low kick but Van Damme checks it.
Jackson feints and then cracks Van Damme's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Damme down.
Van Damme misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson slips under a jab from Van Damme.
Van Damme keeps Jackson at a distance using the push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Damme fakes the leg kick and cracks Jackson in the body.
Van Damme thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jackson if he has to take too many more of those.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Jackson tried to score with a low kick but Van Damme checks it.
Jackson darts in and clinches Van Damme up against the cage.
Van Damme is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jackson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Van Damme is trying to break free.
Van Damme pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Van Damme throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jackson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jackson. That's going to slow Van Damme down.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Van Damme.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson clobbers Van Damme with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson slips a straight right by Van Damme.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Van Damme pushes him off.
Van Damme throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jackson.
Jackson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jackson closes the distance but Van Damme moves to the side
and Van Damme counters with a thumping low kick.
Jackson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Van Damme. Van Damme obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Van Damme.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jackson keeps control of Van Damme as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jackson has Van Damme pressed against the cage, preventing Van Damme from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Van Damme blocks an elbow strike.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Van Damme avoids it.
Van Damme breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Damme throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Jackson moves out of range of the leg kick from Van Damme.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Van Damme avoids it well.
Van Damme misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jean Claude Van Damme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Damme looks for the body kick but Jackson saw that one coming.
Van Damme looks to land a body kick but Jackson moved away.
Van Damme moves out of range of the leg kick from Jackson.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Damme.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jackson 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 Van Damme has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Van Damme and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Van Damme connects with a solid leg kick.
Jackson scores with a nice body kick.
Jackson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Van Damme. That one must have hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Damme finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Van Damme throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson motions for Van Damme to come forward. Jackson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Van Damme tries a head kick but it misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Damme lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick from Van Damme.
Jackson is looking to score with low kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Claude Van Damme dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Van Damme tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Van Damme bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Van Damme checks a leg kick.
Van Damme thuds his shin into the meat of Jackson's side.
Jackson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Van Damme cracks the inside of Jackson's front leg.
A right-left combo lands from Jackson.
Nice uppercut lands for Van Damme. That snapped Jackson's head back.
Nice shot lands for Van Damme.
Jackson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Van Damme. That did some damage!
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Van Damme checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Van Damme misses with a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson checks a low kick from Van Damme.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Van Damme.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Van Damme lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Damme has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jackson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Van Damme throws a body kick that misses.
Jean Claude Van Damme seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Van Damme fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Van Damme looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jackson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Van Damme keeps Jackson at a distance using the push kick.
Van Damme attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Van Damme throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Damme on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jackson. Jackson obviously looking to wear him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Van Damme avoids them all with ease.
Van Damme scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson 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.
Van Damme throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Van Damme walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jackson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Damme can pounce on him.
Jackson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Van Damme circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Damme lands a high kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Van Damme lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Van Damme throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Van Damme swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
Jackson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Van Damme.
Jackson wants to clinch.
Teddy Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Van Damme scoring well with a low kick there.
Van Damme scores with a nice body kick.
Van Damme throws a leg kick which misses Jackson's front leg but catches the back leg as Jackson tries to avoid it.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Van Damme.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Van Damme checks it well.
Van Damme looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Van Damme throws a hook to the side of Jackson's head but Jackson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Van Damme.
Jackson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Damme throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jackson counters with a three punch combo that has Van Damme backing up. Van Damme nods at Jackson to acknowledge the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Damme cracks Jackson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Van Damme throws a chopping leg kick but Jackson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Van Damme shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Van Damme is looking to chop away at Jackson's legs.
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Claude Van Damme showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jackson 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.
Van Damme throws a hook but Jackson avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Van Damme. That snapped Jackson's head back.
Jackson slips a straight right by Van Damme.
Jackson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Damme.
Van Damme throws a head kick that Jackson semi-blocks.
Jackson checks a low kick from Van Damme.
A low kick from Van Damme is predictable there
and Jackson counters with a one-two to the body.
It looks like Jean Claude Van Damme has been cut.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Van Damme pushes him off.
Van Damme blocks a leg kick.
Van Damme dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Van Damme.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Damme tries a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
Van Damme throws a head kick that misses.
Van Damme fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Jackson is out of range.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Van Damme.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Van Damme lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Van Damme throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Van Damme feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Van Damme avoids the head kick by Jackson.
Van Damme is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Van Damme throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson throws a low kick, looking for Van Damme's leg but Van Damme calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Van Damme misses the target.
Van Damme lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Van Damme lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
Jackson clinches.
Van Damme blocks the elbow strike.
Van Damme escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Damme lands an overhand right.
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!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Jackson 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 Van Damme has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Van Damme and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jackson thows a leg kick but Van Damme checks it
and Van Damme counters with a leg kick.
Jackson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Van Damme dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!
Van Damme scores with a head kick. Jackson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Van Damme.
Van Damme explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jackson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Van Damme looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Damme throws a nice inside leg kick.
Van Damme throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
A leg kick checked by Jackson.
Van Damme throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and moves out of range.
A jab from Van Damme misses.
Jackson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Jackson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Van Damme bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jackson's head backwards.
Jackson lands a leg kick that knocks Van Damme off balance momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Damme was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Van Damme keeps the fight on the outside.
Jackson moves into the clinch.
Van Damme blocks an elbow strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Van Damme breaks from the clinch.
A decent looking cross lands there for Van Damme.
Van Damme takes a head kick and keeps coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Claude Van Damme really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jean Claude Van Damme'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.
Jackson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jackson moves in looking to clinch but Van Damme pushes him off.
Van Damme connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jackson misses with a body kick.
Van Damme blocks a leg kick.
Van Damme is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
An inside leg kick lands from Van Damme.
Jackson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Van Damme tries to work over Jackson's front leg with a kick but Jackson checks it.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Damme throws a nice outside leg kick.
Van Damme tries to land a front kick but Jackson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Damme connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Damme.
Van Damme connects with a solid leg kick.
Jackson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Damme misses with a body kick.
Van Damme avoids a kick to the body.
Van Damme pushes Jackson away with a front kick.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Van Damme swats away the attempt to clinch by Jackson.
Jackson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Van Damme throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Van Damme swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Van Damme lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jackson tries to close the distance and clinch but Van Damme swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Damme connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Van Damme throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Van Damme circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Damme lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Van Damme throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jackson throws a head kick but Van Damme moves out of range.
Jackson 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.
Van Damme misses with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Van Damme.
That kick from Van Damme tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Van Damme misses with an uppercut. Jackson saw that one coming.
Van Damme cracks Jackson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Van Damme looks to land a left hand but Jackson moved out of range nicely.
Van Damme looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jackson rushes Van Damme and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Damme wants to break free but Jackson has control.
Van Damme has had enough of the clinch but Jackson keeps him there for the moment.
Jackson throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Van Damme blocks the elbow strike.
Van Damme breaks the clinch.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Van Damme circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Damme misses with a low kick.
Van Damme works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson takes a jab right on the kisser.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Jackson lands a high kick!
Van Damme throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Van Damme connects with a nice looking jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Claude Van Damme dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Jean Claude Van Damme'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. And we move into the final round!
Van Damme avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Van Damme throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
A head kick misses from Van Damme.
Van Damme scoring well with a low kick there.
Van Damme blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Van Damme thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jackson darts in trying to clinch
and Van Damme counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson tries to clinch up but Van Damme circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Damme keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice uppercut there from Van Damme.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
Van Damme misses with a head kick.
Van Damme lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jackson will feel that in the morning.
An inside leg kick lands from Jackson.
Van Damme throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Van Damme throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Damme scores with a nice body kick.
Jackson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jackson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jackson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Damme can pounce on him.
Teddy Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Van Damme circles away.
Jackson slips under a jab from Van Damme.
Jackson throws a leg kick which misses Van Damme's front leg but catches the back leg as Van Damme tries to avoid it.
Van Damme lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jackson lands a two punch combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Damme lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Van Damme takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Van Damme scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one.
A head kick misses from Van Damme.
Van Damme cracks the inside of Jackson's front leg.
Van Damme pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jackson is out of range and Van Damme settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson clinches up with Van Damme and pushes him back against the cage.
Jackson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Van Damme breaks from the clinch.
Jackson tries to clinch
and Van Damme counters with a nice body kick.
Van Damme throws a jab but it's blocked by Jackson.
Van Damme misses with a low kick.
Van Damme with a hook.
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Van Damme is defending well for now.
Van Damme escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Damme moves out of range of the body kick from Jackson.
Jean Claude Van Damme is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
Van Damme misses with a low kick.
Jackson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Van Damme feints and then cracks Jackson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jackson down.
Van Damme scores with a jab to the head.
A punch combination from Jackson misses.
Jackson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Van Damme has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson throws a low kick but Van Damme moves out of range easily.
Van Damme throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Van Damme thumps Jackson with a low kick.
Jackson wants to land a leg kick but Van Damme is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Teddy Jackson.
I think Van Damme 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Claude Van Damme!
Jean Claude Van Damme took some time post fight to say the following; 'Call me Mr. Kill 'em all
bitch nigga don't get involved.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tadashi Masaru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karl Kennison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kennison has chosen Snot- Stoopid as his entrance music. Karl Kennison acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tadashi Masaru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Karl Kennison!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennison darts in and clinches Masaru up against the cage.
Kennison lands an elbow inside that Masaru shrugs off.
It looks like Tadashi Masaru has been cut.
A short uppercut from Kennison.
Masaru tries to break free but Kennison pushes him back against the cage.
Masaru is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kennison lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kennison swings wildly with an uppercut but Masaru uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masaru is trying to push Kennison away but Kennison has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Masaru wants to break free but Kennison has control.
Masaru breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kennison moves into the clinch.
Kennison lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kennison lands an uppercut.
Kennison working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kennison gets through Masaru's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kennison doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kennison misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kennison throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Masarus head.
Kennison has Masaru pressed against the cage, preventing Masaru from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kennison lands an elbow just above Masaru 's eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kennison lands an elbow that stopped Masaru in his tracks for a moment.
Kennison just leaning against Masaru, taking a breather.
Kennison misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kennison goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masaru is looking to break free of the clinch but Kennison has double underhooks.
Kennison lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Kennison.
Masaru tries to circle away but Kennison has him pinned against the cage.
Kennison tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kennison lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Masaru backwards.
Kennison scores with a shot to the side of Masaru's head.
A frustrated look appears on Masaru's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Masaru escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kennison thows a body shot but no joy.
Kennison scores with a sloppy right hand. Masaru should have avoided that one.
Kennison is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Masaru.
Masaru takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Masaru swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Masaru closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kennison throws a solid leg kick but Masaru takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kennison.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masaru shoots for a double leg takedown but Kennison sprawls well. He's pushed Masaru's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Masaru fails to land with a series of punches.
Masaru is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masaru throws a right and a left that both miss.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kennison. That's going to slow Masaru down.
Karl Kennison is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Some wild striking there from Masaru.
Kennison looks to score with a jab to the body but Masaru is just out of range.
A punch combination from Masaru misses.
Kennison gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Masaru wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kennison lands a right hand.
Kennison breaks from the clinch.
Kennison lands with a hook. Masaru tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kennison showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Masaru.
Masaru darts in looking for a takedown but Kennison gets double underhooks and turns Masaru into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kennison scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kennison presses Masaru against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kennison presses Masaru against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Masaru wants to get back to striking at distance but Kennison won't allow it.
Kennison has Masaru pressed against the cage, preventing Masaru from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Masaru has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kennison pushes Masaru back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kennison utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kennison creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Masaru's defenses.
Kennison works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kennison has Masaru pressed against the cage.
Kennison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kennison missing with a left hand there. Masaru was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kennison throws a leg kick but Masaru moved away.
Kennison lands with a thumping leg kick.
Masaru defending well as Kennison loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masaru lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kennison circles away quickly and effectively.
Kennison looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Masaru misses with a double jab
and Kennison counters with a thumping low kick.
Kennison throws a body punch but Masaru moves out of range.
A lazy left from Kennison finds it's target.
Masaru shoots in and bounces Kennison off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Masaru will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Kennison avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kennison has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Masaru is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Kennison lands an elbow inside that Masaru shrugs off.
Kennison keeps control of Masaru as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Kennison dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tadashi Masaru's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Masaru throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tadashi Masaru is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Danga de danga de dang - Kennison scores with a four punch combination!
Masaru misses with a jab, cross combination.
Masaru gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Kennison misses the target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Masaru.
Kennison displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Masaru.
Masaru shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kennison sprawls well. Kennison wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Masaru gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tadashi Masaru. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kennison.
Masaru shoots in looking for a takedown. Kennison tries to sprawl out of it but Masaru keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kennison manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Kennison.
Kennison slips a jab and a cross from Masaru.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kennison.
Kennison scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Masaru misses with a combination
and Kennison counters with an outside leg kick.
Kennison throws a series of punches but Masaru moves out of range.
Kennison scoring well with a low kick there.
Kennison moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Kennison leaves Masaru with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kennison.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masaru swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kennison makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kennison clinches.
Kennison lands an elbow inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kennison.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kennison lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Masaru takes an elbow to the temple.
Kennison lands a right hand.
Kennison comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kennison breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Masaru throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tadashi Masaru seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masaru throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kennison counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kennison moves into the clinch.
Kennison lands a damaging elbow.
Masaru blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kennison lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masaru is trying to break the clinch but Kennison is controlling him.
Masaru working hard to break the clinch.
Masaru has had enough of the clinch but Kennison keeps him there for the moment.
Kennison tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Masaru avoids it.
Masaru has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Masaru working hard to break the clinch.
Kennison lands an elbow just above Masaru 's eye.
Masaru blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Masaru takes a shot to the head.
Kennison lands an elbow just above Masaru 's eye.
Kennison softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kennison lands an elbow that stopped Masaru in his tracks for a moment.
Masaru takes an elbow to the temple.
Kennison tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Masaru avoids it.
A frustrated look appears on Masaru's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kennison scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kennison lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kennison working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Masaru is rocked!
Kennison lands an elbow inside.
Oh Masaru is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kennison keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Masaru's efforts to push away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masaru takes an elbow to the temple.
A short left from Kennison.
Masaru is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kennison lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kennison comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Kennison breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Masaru shoots in for a double leg but Kennison sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A good leg kick by Kennison.
Kennison lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Masaru falls backwards - clearly groggy! Kennison dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Kennison!
A very excited looking Karl Kennison 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mak Frajd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Connor kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Ça vaut mieux que d'attraper la scarlatine by Ray Venture. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 lbs
30 - 24 - 0 |
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151 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Connor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mak Frajd!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connor fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Frajd sprawls well initially but Connor persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Frajd tries to roll over but Connor keeps him under control.
Connor wants to lay and pray for a moment but Frajd keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frajd slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Connor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Connor wants to control from the top but Frajd keeps moving.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Connor's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Connor throws a big elbow that misses.
Frajd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Connor with a flurry of punches that miss.
Frajd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Connor trying to control the position from guard on top but Frajd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frajd has momentary wrist control but Connor slips an elbow through the middle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Connor trying to control but Frajd is working from the bottom.
Connor is really struggling to control Frajd but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Connor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Frajd is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Connor pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frajd is keeping the position for now.
Connor postures up and lands a big shot to Frajd's brow.
Connor scoring with some ground and pound.
Frajd wants to stand up but Connor is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frajd not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Connor wants to control from the top but Frajd keeps moving.
Connor stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Frajd swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Connor trying to control the position from guard on top but Frajd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Frajd shoots in looking for a takedown but Connor manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Frajd's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Frajd tries to move into range but Connor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Connor stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Connor wants it to stay on the feet.
Connor lands with a hook. Frajd tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Frajd shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Frajd looks winded!
Connor actively working from the bottom here.
Connor trying to hold on to Frajd's head to control him but Frajd postures up.
Connor gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connor preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Connor had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Frajd defends it easily.
Connor is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Connor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frajd is one step ahead there.
Frajd throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Connor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Connor trying to keep a closed guard but Frajd is proving a slippery customer.
Frajd trying to control but Connor is working from the bottom.
Frajd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Frajd avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Frajd thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connor has his foot on Frajd's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Frajd works his way back into a safe position though.
Frajd trying to control the position from guard on top but Connor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frajd postures up in Connor's guard and throws a big left but Connor blocks it.
Frajd working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Frajd scoring with some ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frajd preventing the sweep.
Frajd postures up.
Frajd throwing strikes from guard but Connor blocks nicely.
Frajd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Connor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Connor trying to control the position.
Connor pulls Frajd in to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Frajd drops back looking for a leg! Connor is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Connor manages to kick Frajd off! Frajd jumps back into Connor's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Connor dominated that round.
That's time! Connor's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Connor misses with a wild combination.
Frajd will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Connor misses with a wild combination.
Connor closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Frajd did well to prevent Connor getting side control.
Frajd keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Connor is thwarting Frajd's attempts to control the position.
Connor seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Frajd does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Frajd wants to get back to full guard.
Connor is trying to control the action in half guard but Frajd is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Connor is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Frajd is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). John Connor!
John Connor bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Dirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Puff Masta Fluff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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207 lbs
9 - 13 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Jesse Dirk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Puff Masta Fluff!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dirk takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A punch combination from Fluff misses.
Dirk tries to bum rush Fluff with a series of wild strikes but Fluff uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fluff lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Jesse Dirk has been cut.
Dirk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dirk showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fluff.
Fluff drives through and clinches with Dirk against the cage.
Dirk is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fluff to keep the fight standing.
Dirk takes a knee to the side of the body.
Dirk tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dirk drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fluff pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jesse Dirk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dirk get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Dirk stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Fluff runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Puff Masta Fluff!
Puff Masta Fluff very nearly forgot to thank TFP Graphics - Pit Inc amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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