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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brij Khali (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doctor Rockzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rockzo has chosen I'm Just a Rock 'n' Roll Clown -by- Doctor Rockzo as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
28 - 38 - 1, fighting out of New York, Brij Khali!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doctor Rockzo!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Joseph Jones and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rockzo throws a jab but it's blocked by Khali.
Khali is looking to clinch.
Khali throws a head kick but Rockzo moves out of range.
Rockzo throws a leg kick but Khali checks it.
Rockzo scores with the left hand. Khali knows he should have avoided that one.
Rockzo throws a leg kick but Khali sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Khali tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Khali stuffs the takedown attempt from Rockzo. Rockzo gets slowly back to his feet.
Rockzo scores with a takedown into Khali's guard.
Rockzo postures up.
Rockzo tries to free his leg and advance position but Khali is retaining full guard.
Rockzo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rockzo wants to control from the top but Khali keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rockzo is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Khali striking off his back but it's not causing Rockzo any problems.
Khali working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Rockzo.
Rockzo throws a big right hand that misses.
Rockzo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Rockzo postures up in Khali's guard and throws a big left but Khali blocks it.
Khali is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Khali preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rockzo throwing strikes from guard but Khali blocks nicely.
Rockzo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockzo stands and throws Khali's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rockzo looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Khali is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khali is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rockzo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rockzo in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rockzo lands a decent elbow from side control.
Rockzo landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Rockzo working the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rockzo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Khali knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rockzo cracks Khali with a big elbow.
Rockzo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rockzo tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Khali takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rockzo has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Khali is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Rockzo yanks on the arm and Khali is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Rockzo.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Doctor Rockzo!
Doctor Rockzo very nearly forgot to thank Zombie Nutrition - LOD 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.
In defeat, Brij Khali stepped up to the mic, saying 'Dissapointed to Lose'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rasheed Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klas Ondahl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Willis comes to the cage accompanied by Kendrick Lamar - HiiiPower. Klas Ondahl has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, Rasheed Willis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 12 - 2, fighting out of New York, Klas Ondahl!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Willis moves out of range as Ondahl strikes.
Willis shoots in and drives through. Ondahl sprawls well.
Willis closes this distance looking for a takedown but Ondahl circles away.
Willis closes the distance looking to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ondahl fails with the takedown
and Willis counters with a nice uppercut.
Willis swings for the body but Ondahl moves out of range.
Ondahl fails in his attempt to clinch.
Willis moves to clinch but Ondahl breaks away
and Ondahl counters with a straight right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Willis. No joy for Ondahl on that attempt.
Willis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ondahl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ondahl thows a body shot but no joy.
Willis defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ondahl.
Rasheed Willis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klas Ondahl.
Willis will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ondahl throws a right and a left that Willis avoids nicely.
Willis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Ondahl throws a looping overhand right but Willis ducks down to avoid it.
Ondahl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Willis.
Ondahl misses with a two punch combination.
Ondahl throws a series of punches but Willis avoids them all with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ondahl throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Willis counters with a left and a right that stings Ondahl.
Ondahl circles away from the clinch attempt.
Willis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ondahl throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Willis fails with a takedown attempt.
Willis swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice combination there by Ondahl.
Ondahl dives in and scores a takedown into Willis's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ondahl makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Willis pulls Ondahl in close to prevent any damage.
Ondahl controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Willis looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ondahl passes into half guard.
Ondahl is trying to control the action in half guard but Willis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ondahl is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Willis missing with punches from the bottom.
Willis tries to roll over but Ondahl keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ondahl not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Willis wants to control but Ondahl is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Willis with the active half guard here but Ondahl passes nicely into side control.
Ondahl trying to control the action but Willis is working from the bottom.
Willis regains half guard.
Willis on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ondahl is thwarting Willis's attempts to control the position.
Willis is trying to control but Ondahl passes into side control!
Ondahl wants to lay and pray for a moment but Willis keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klas Ondahl dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ondahl fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A nice inside leg kick there by Willis. That's going to slow Ondahl down.
Ondahl has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Ondahl will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Willis works the jab nicely.
Ondahl misses with a looping right.
Rasheed Willis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Willis throws a leg kick but Ondahl moved away.
Willis is looking to clinch.
Willis moves out of range of the strikes.
Willis shoots in but no luck this time.
Nice takedown defense from Willis. No joy for Ondahl on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ondahl throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ondahl changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Willis tries to avoid it but Ondahl manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Willis to the ground. Willis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Willis misses with a double jab.
Ondahl has his takedown stuffed
and Willis decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ondahl's guard.
Rasheed Willis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klas Ondahl.
Willis passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Willis scoring with punches and elbows.
Willis wants to control for a moment but Ondahl uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ondahl is in trouble now - Willis has advanced to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ondahl is in all sorts of trouble here.
Willis is trying to take his opponent's back.
Willis is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Ondahl has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Ondahl!
Willis trying to control the position.
Willis wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ondahl throwing strikes but missing.
Ondahl stopping the sweep attempt from Willis.
Willis can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ondahl controls the pace.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Willis preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Willis wants to sweep here but Ondahl controlling him for the moment.
Ondahl working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ondahl has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Willis is proving hard to escape from.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ondahl trying to control the position from guard on top but Willis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ondahl throwing strikes from guard but Willis blocks nicely.
Willis trying to control the position.
Willis has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Ondahl doesn't defend quickly enough and Willis has managed to lock this one up! Can Ondahl escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Willis on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Rasheed Willis!
Rasheed Willis decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tony Hendricks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nate Query (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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175 lbs
25 - 13 - 1 |
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Excellent 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
12 - 12 - 2, fighting out of New York, Tony Hendricks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 13 - 1, fighting out of New York, Nate Query!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Query throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hendricks.
Hendricks rushes Query and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hendricks goes for a takedown attempt but Query pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Query throws out a leg kick but Hendricks moves out of range and Query only half commits.
Hendricks clinches up against the cage.
Hendricks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hendricks is trying to pull guard but Query has him pressed against the cage.
Query is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Query can't break the clinch.
Hendricks manages to pull guard.
Hendricks is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Query would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
My spies in Kick In The Nutz Gym (14 Elite Coaches, Low Cap) inform me that Query has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Hendricks seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendricks wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Query is now in half guard.
Hendricks is positioning himself well to prevent Query advancing to mount.
Hendricks actively working from the bottom here.
Hendricks wants to get back to full guard.
Query slows the pace down in half guard.
Hendricks is refusing to be controlled, as Query sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks trying to control here.
Hendricks is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Hendricks is trying to get back to full guard.
Hendricks is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks wants to get back to full guard but Query has passed into side control.
Query working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Hendricks is looking for a sweep.
Hendricks is trying to control Query's posture but Query avoids it.
Query decides to stand up, so the ref orders Hendricks to his feet.
Hendricks changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Query tries to avoid it but Hendricks manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Query to the ground. Query escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Hendricks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hendricks stalling in the clinch but Query improves position.
Hendricks is pressed up against the cage. Query has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hendricks down to the mat. Hendricks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Query throws the left hand but Hendricks avoids the punch easily.
Query swings for the body but Hendricks moves out of range.
Query throws a front kick aimed at Hendricks's knee but Hendricks avoids it well.
Query moves out of range as Hendricks strikes.
No luck for Hendricks with that takedown attempt.
Query misses with a series of wild punches.
Query ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hendricks moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Query fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Query moves into the clinch successfully.
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 Tony Hendricks will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hendricks throws a leg kick but Query checks it.
Query will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hendricks looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Query is fending him off so far but Hendricks persists. Nope, Query circles away and we're back to standing.
Tony Hendricks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Query scores with a decent looking hook.
Hendricks has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Query on the inside.
Query is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hendricks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Query's efforts to push away.
Nice elbow from Hendricks.
Query is trying to maintain a safe position but Hendricks gets an underhook and turns Query into the cage.
Hendricks changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Query fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A combination from Query does no damage.
Query looks to land a combination but Hendricks avoids it well.
Query gets tackled into the cage by Hendricks. Hendricks maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Query's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Query on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Query throws a series of punches but Hendricks avoids them all with ease.
Query moves into the clinch successfully.
Hendricks misses with an elbow over the top.
Query is trying to break free.
Query gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hendricks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Hendricks. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Query working hard to break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hendricks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Query's brow.
Query is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Hendricks is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Query is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hendricks lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hendricks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hendricks wants a takedown but no success here.
Query lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Query blocks an elbow strike.
Hendricks keeps control of Query as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hendricks jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Query walks away with a smile on his face. Hendricks gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Query throws a series of punches but Hendricks avoids them all with ease.
Hendricks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Query wants the takedown. Hendricks is fighting it off but Query persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hendricks's guard against the cage.
Hendricks throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Hendricks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hendricks lands a good elbow from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hendricks looking for a sweep. Not yet Hendricks, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hendricks looking for a guillotine here but Query defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Query won't allow Hendricks to sweep him here.
Hendricks has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Query can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hendricks keeping moving, preventing Query from controlling successfully.
Query won't allow Hendricks to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hendricks is looking for a triangle but Query pushes his legs off easily.
Hendricks working a defensive guard here.
Query stays in close to Hendricks's body and controls the position.
Hendricks is looking for a triangle but Query pushes his legs off easily.
Hendricks looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Query passes into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Query prevents Hendricks from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tony Hendricks dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Query swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Query looks to land a combination but Hendricks avoids it well.
Query lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hendricks circles away quickly and effectively.
Hendricks fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Query, pushing him back against the cage.
Query is pressed up against the cage. Hendricks has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Query down to the mat. Query avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hendricks is defended easily by Query.
Query walks into a stiff left hand from Hendricks.
Hendricks has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hendricks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hendricks prevents Query from breaking the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Query as Hendricks tries to tie him up.
Query tries to break free but Hendricks pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Query tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Hendricks just stands there and leans against the cage.
Query lands a takedown into guard.
Hendricks looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Query puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Query looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Hendricks is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tony Hendricks overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Query trying to control the action but Hendricks is working from the bottom.
Hendricks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hendricks actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendricks tries to roll over but Query keeps him under control.
It looks like Query is going to stand back up.
Hendricks really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hendricks is looking to improve his position.
Hendricks wants to get back to full guard but Query has mounted him!
Hendricks really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Hendricks tries to hold on but Query postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Query trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hendricks tries to lock up and control but Query gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hendricks is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tony Hendricks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Query is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Query tries to bum rush Hendricks with a series of wild strikes but Hendricks uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Query thows a left - swing and a miss!
Query closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hendricks circles away.
Hendricks lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Query rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hendricks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Query takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Query with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hendricks to score with a decent uppercut.
Nate Query has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Query misses with a two punch combination.
Hendricks throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Query rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hendricks moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hendricks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Query.
Hendricks looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Query lands with an overhand left.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from Hendricks misses.
Hendricks takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Query throws a shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Nate Query.
I think Hendricks has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tony Hendricks!
A relieved looking Tony Hendricks thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Scott Thorpe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Chick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thorpe's entrance music is Limelight by Rush. A fine choice. Scott Thorpe is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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214 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scott Thorpe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andy Chick!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chick fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thorpe.
Horrible takedown by Thorpe or perhaps it was just good defense by Chick which made him look bad.
Thorpe looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Chick!
Thorpe working away.
Chick manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Thorpe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
It looks like Andy Chick has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thorpe trying to mount his opponent but Chick defends it.
Chick blocking the ground and pound attempt from Thorpe.
Chick has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Thorpe is working away from the top position though.
Thorpe wants to take a breather but Chick is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thorpe scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That has opened up Andy Chick's cut even more.
Thorpe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thorpe tries to pass the half guard into mount. Chick knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Still in half guard, Thorpe seems content to control.
Thorpe sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Chick defending well though.
Chick told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Chick is looking to control Thorpe's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Chick avoid being mounted?
Chick is looking for a sweep. Thorpe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Thorpe wants to stand but Chick has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Chick makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorpe trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Thorpe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chick swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chick is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thorpe pushes Chick off looking to stand but Chick dives back in and keeps control.
Chick tries to stand but can't do so whilst Thorpe controls his leg.
Thorpe is staying active underneath Chick, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Thorpe looks like he's trying to stand up.
Chick wants to control but Thorpe is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorpe tries to kick Chick off but Chick keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Chick wants to pass to mount but Thorpe is defending the position.
Chick with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Andy Chick was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Thorpe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chick throws a leg kick that misses.
Chick throws a low kick but it's checked well by Thorpe.
Chick throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Scott Thorpe has been cut.
Thorpe tries to bum rush Chick with a series of wild strikes but Chick uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thorpe throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chick lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Chick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thorpe misses with a looping left.
Thorpe throws a right and a left that both miss.
Thorpe thuds a left hand into Chick's body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thorpe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chick as he jumps to the side.
Chick lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chick with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chick moves in looking to clinch but Thorpe pushes him off.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chick tries a head kick but it misses.
Thorpe will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Thorpe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chick leaves Thorpe with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
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 Scott Thorpe will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Nice straight punches there by Thorpe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thorpe.
The cut above Andy Chick's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Chick clobbers Thorpe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Thorpe throws the left hand but Chick avoids the punch easily.
Thorpe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chick lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Thorpe gets a takedown into half guard.
Thorpe throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thorpe with the ground and pound but Chick uses the opportunity to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thorpe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thorpe looking to sit in guard and control but Chick gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chick prevents Thorpe from getting back to his feet.
Thorpe keeping moving, preventing Chick from controlling successfully.
Chick lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Chick accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thorpe wants to stand but Chick is controlling the position.
Chick controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chick wants to control from the top but Thorpe keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Chick postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Chick wants to control from the top but Thorpe keeps moving.
Andy Chick has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Thorpe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Chick tries to avoid it but Thorpe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Chick to the ground. Chick escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've been told by Thorpe's head coaches at Stark Slugger Society - NY that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thorpe looks for a takedown but Chick sprawls well.
Chick lands with a slapping head kick.
Chick throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chick has closed the distance and engaged Thorpe in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thorpe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chick gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Thorpe.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Thorpe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chick has Thorpe pushed against the cage.
Chick lands a shoulder strike.
Chick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thorpe's elbow.
Chick gets underhooks to prevent Thorpe's takedown attempt.
Chick goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chick throws a head punch that misses.
Chick is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Thorpe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chick lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Thorpe as Chick tries to tie him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorpe goes for a takedown attempt but Chick pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thorpe takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Chick showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Thorpe.
Thorpe blocks a head kick by Chick.
Thorpe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chick can pounce on him.
Thorpe shoots for a takedown but Chick saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Scott Thorpe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thorpe on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chick throws a head kick but Thorpe moves out of range.
Nice shot by Chick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Chick showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Thorpe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Chick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chick misses with a left hand
and Thorpe counters with a stiff right hand.
Thorpe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chick tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Thorpe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Thorpe misses the shot to the body.
Chick lands with a thumping leg kick.
Chick stuffs the takedown attempt from Thorpe. Thorpe gets slowly back to his feet.
Chick lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thorpe, as that shot connected.
Chick chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chick scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thorpe doesn't seem bothered though.
Chick chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chick fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chick moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chick is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Thorpe walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chick.
Chick throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Thorpe crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chick - the referee stops the clock and Thorpe gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chick. Thorpe manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chick.
Thorpe moves out of range of the body kick.
Thorpe shoots in for a takedown but Chick shows good takedown defense.
Chick misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jab, jab by Chick - just one landing.
Chick thows a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thorpe takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thorpe is looking to clinch.
Chick thuds his right hand into Thorpe's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
An inside leg kick lands from Chick.
A head kick from Chick lands but Thorpe takes it in his stride.
Chick lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thorpe's sensitive parts.
Thorpe tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thorpe tries to land a body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Chick dodges the punch combination from Thorpe.
Chick scores with a jab to the head.
Thorpe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chick moves in looking to clinch but Thorpe pushes him off.
Chick tries to clinch but Thorpe moves out of range.
Chick lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thorpe's sensitive parts.
Chick connects with a body shot.
Andy Chick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chick with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A head kick misses from Chick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chick.
Chick scores with a jab to the body.
Chick fails with an attempt to clinch.
Chick throws a leg kick which misses Thorpe's front leg but catches the back leg as Thorpe tries to avoid it.
Andy Chick seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thorpe misses with a low kick.
Chick scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thorpe tries for a takedown but Chick sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Thorpe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chick thumps Thorpe with a low kick.
Thorpe is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Chick scoring well with a low kick there.
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!
Chick throws a sloppy head kick and Thorpe moves out of range easily.
Chick connects with an inside leg kick.
Thorpe keeps the fight on the outside.
Chick tries to close the distance and clinch but Thorpe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chick.
Thorpe blocks a head kick by Chick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Chick catches Thorpe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chick displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Chick turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Andy Chick comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chick 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andy Chick!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Otou Hek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paulo Moreno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hek comes into the arena with Heart-Shaped Glasses blaring out of the sound system. Moreno comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Remembranzas kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Paulo Moreno has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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132 lbs
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144 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Insanely flexible |
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Otou Hek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paulo Moreno!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moreno rushes Hek and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hek misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Moreno keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hek's efforts to push away.
Moreno lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Moreno with an attempt at a knee that misses.
I was talking to Hek's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Moreno gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hek blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hek misses with a knee strike.
Hek misses with an elbow over the top.
Hek lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Paulo Moreno has been cut.
Moreno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hek avoids it.
Moreno trying to land knees to the body.
Moreno misses with an elbow over the top.
Hek wants to get back to striking at distance but Moreno won't allow it.
Moreno lands a knee to the body.
Hek with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Moreno keeps control of Hek as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hek with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hek lands a right hand.
Moreno tries a knee to the head but Hek blocks it.
Hek is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Moreno gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hek misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hek avoiding damage as Moreno throws knees to the body.
Hek tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Moreno smiles and moves away.
A clash of legs there as Moreno blocks the low kick.
Hek closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hek landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Hek on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Moreno lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hek is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Moreno to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otou Hek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hek drops down looking for an ankle pick but Moreno pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hek moves into the clinch.
Moreno pushes off an throws an elbow but Hek leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hek wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreno trying to land knees to the body.
Hek tries to score a body lock takedown but Moreno shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Moreno tries a knee to the head but Hek blocks it.
Hek missing with knees to the body.
Moreno tries to land knees in the clinch but Hek avoids the damage to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hek managing to block the knees to the body from Moreno.
Hek is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Hek creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Moreno connects with a nasty looking knee right to Hek's face.
Hek managing to block the knees to the body from Moreno.
Hek is trying to pull guard but Moreno has him pressed against the cage.
Moreno tries a knee to the head but Hek blocks it.
Moreno prevents Hek from breaking the clinch.
Hek looking to stall.
Moreno lands a nice elbow.
Hek is looking to control Moreno's arms but Moreno gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hek has his back to the cage.
Moreno tries to land knees in the clinch but Hek avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Moreno.
Moreno scores a nice knee to the body.
Hek breaks the clinch.
Hek gets a clinch.
Moreno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hek.
Moreno lands an elbow that stopped Hek in his tracks for a moment.
Moreno crunches a lovely knee into Hek's ribcage.
Hek wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hek lands an elbow just above Moreno 's eye.
Hek looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Moreno just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hek's brow.
Hek throws an elbow that misses.
Hek wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Moreno missing with knees to the body.
Moreno misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hek.
Moreno has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Moreno gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hek avoiding damage as Moreno throws knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Hek.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moreno tries to land knees in the clinch but Hek avoids the damage to the body.
Moreno lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hek is rocked!
Hek is trying to force a seperation but Moreno has the dominant position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Moreno.
Hek throws an elbow but it misses.
Moreno tries to land knees in the clinch but Hek avoids the damage to the body.
Hek will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Moreno up against the cage.
Moreno misses with an elbow strike.
Hek throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Moreno landing knees to the body.
Moreno lands a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Moreno.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moreno looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Moreno scores with a knee to the head.
Oh Hek is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Moreno landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hek blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Moreno lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Hek takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Moreno dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paulo Moreno's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hek forces Moreno back against the cage and clinches.
Hek seems to have got his legs back now.
Moreno throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hek blocks it with crossed arms.
Hek is trying to break the clinch but Moreno has him pressed against the cage.
Moreno using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hek trying to land knees to the body.
Hek misses with the head strike.
Moreno missing with knees to the body.
Hek goes for a takedown attempt but Moreno pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Moreno clinches up with Hek and pushes him back against the cage.
Moreno misses with a knee to the head.
Hek struggles to land a body shot inside as Moreno controls his hands.
Hek tries to score a body lock takedown but Moreno shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hek avoiding damage as Moreno throws knees to the body.
Hek has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Moreno after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otou Hek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moreno misses with a knee strike.
Hek misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Moreno comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Hek tries to break the clinch but Moreno is controlling the position.
Hek taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Moreno dodges an elbow strike from Hek.
Hek managing to block the knees to the body from Moreno.
Hek tries for a takedown. No joy.
Moreno landing knees to the head.
Moreno lands a nice knee to the body.
Hek managing to block the knees to the body from Moreno.
Hek looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hek jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Moreno walks away with a smile on his face. Hek gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Horrible takedown by Hek or perhaps it was just good defense by Moreno which made him look bad.
Moreno has closed the distance and engaged Hek in a clinch.
Hek tries to break free but Moreno pushes him back against the cage.
Moreno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hek avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moreno throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hek working hard to break the clinch.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Moreno obliges.
Moreno creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hek's defenses.
Moreno lands a knee to the head.
Hek tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Moreno smiles and moves away.
Hek will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hek shoots in for a double leg but Moreno sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Moreno moves into the clinch.
A knee to the head by Moreno.
Hek on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hek is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hek wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Moreno lands a good knee to the midsection. Hek won't want to take too many of those.
Moreno lands a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hek working hard to break the clinch.
Moreno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hek avoids it.
Hek tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Moreno just stands there and leans against the cage.
Moreno is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hek is defending well for now.
Moreno landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Moreno blocks an elbow strike from Hek.
Hek looking to throw knees to the head but Moreno is blocking nicely.
Hek tries to break the clinch but Moreno is controlling the position.
Hek tries to pull guard but Moreno holds him up against the cage and eventually Hek drops back down to his feet.
Moreno trying to land knees to the body.
Hek wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Moreno creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hek's defenses.
Hek on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hek misses with an elbow strike.
Moreno lands a nice knee to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hek tries to stall but Moreno uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Moreno lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Moreno lands a nice elbow.
Hek tries for a takedown but Moreno manages to get underhooks.
Moreno avoids the elbow strike from Hek, against the cage.
Hek stalling in the clinch but Moreno improves position.
Hek misses with an elbow over the top.
Hek takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hek is trying to break the clinch but Moreno has him pressed against the cage.
Hek takes an elbow to the forehead.
Moreno lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hek pulls guard effortlessly.
Moreno has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Hek is proving hard to escape from.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moreno decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hek, up you get!
Hek fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paulo Moreno showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Paulo Moreno's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hek dives in for a single leg takedown but Moreno sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hek managing to block the knees to the body from Moreno.
Moreno lands a good knee to the midsection. Hek won't want to take too many of those.
Moreno tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hek avoids it.
Hek misses with the head strike.
Hek wants a takedown but no success here.
Moreno avoiding damage as Hek throws knees to the body.
Moreno using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Moreno unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Moreno lands a nice elbow.
Nice elbow from Moreno.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Moreno lands an elbow inside that Hek shrugs off.
Moreno lands a good knee to the midsection. Hek won't want to take too many of those.
Hek is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Moreno gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Otou Hek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Knees to the body from Moreno.
Moreno unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Moreno lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moreno putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hek in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Paulo Moreno seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hek avoiding damage as Moreno throws knees to the body.
Moreno landing knees to the body.
Moreno lands a damaging elbow.
Moreno lands a knee to the body.
Moreno gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hek on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hek tries a body shot but Moreno blocks it.
Hek takes an elbow to the temple.
Moreno lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Moreno landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Moreno has Hek pressed against the cage. He pushes Hek back and as he springs towards him off the cage, Moreno throws a beautiful elbow that sends Hek crashing to the floor! Moreno piles on the pressure with more strikes! Hek is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Moreno!
An out of breath Paulo Moreno thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenny Monday (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Teppo Mansikka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mansikka has chosen Sattuu as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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33
199 lbs
23 - 13 - 2 |
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31
188 lbs
24 - 13 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
23 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenny Monday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Teppo Mansikka!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monday stuffs the takedown attempt from Mansikka. Mansikka gets slowly back to his feet.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Monday.
Mansikka tries to improve position but can't.
Monday is looking to take a break and control but Mansikka is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Monday lands a few punches from side control.
Monday is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mansikka has escaped the position, nice work there.
Monday has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Monday working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Monday wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mansikka, who protects the arm well.
Mansikka dodges the ground and pound from Monday.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monday misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mansikka is looking for a sweep.
Mansikka is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monday misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Monday working the head and body with strikes.
Monday cracks Mansikka with a big elbow.
Monday landing a few strikes.
Mansikka takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Mansikka is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Monday creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Mansikka is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monday in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Mansikka looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Monday turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenny Monday!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between BJ Andrews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Belin Billet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andrews kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Inflikted. Billet has chosen in your face as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Belin Billet has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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30
215 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
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37
218 lbs
30 - 22 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, BJ Andrews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 22 - 2, fighting out of New York, Belin Billet!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Billet avoids the body shot from Andrews.
Andrews misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Billet misses with a body kick.
Andrews tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Andrews jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andrews dives in and scores a takedown into Billet's guard.
Billet keeping full guard, as Andrews tries to pass.
Andrews pushes down on Billet's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Billet trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Andrews manages to pass to mount!
Andrews working the ground and pound effectively.
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!
Andrews landing shots from mount.
Andrews working Billet over with strikes here.
Billet wants to hold on but Andrews pushes him away.
Andrews thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Billet is trying to escape the mount.
Andrews has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Andrews landing strikes from the mount.
Billet wants to control but Andrews is having none of it.
Andrews wants to control the pace but Billet is squirming around nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Andrews misses with a head shot.
Andrews lands a heavy elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Billet avoids a series of strikes thrown by Andrews.
Andrews goes for an armbar but Billet turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Billet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Billet preventing the sweep.
Billet trying to control but Andrews is working from the bottom.
Billet wants to pass the guard but Andrews is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Billet pushing down on Andrews's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Andrews is looking to control Billet's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Andrews avoid being mounted?
Billet is controlling the pace.
Andrews is trying to get back to full guard.
Still in half guard, Billet seems content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belin Billet has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Billet is looking to land body kicks.
Andrews takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
No luck for Andrews with that takedown attempt.
Andrews avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Billet displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Andrews.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for BJ Andrews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Billet throws a series of punches but Andrews moves out of range.
Andrews misses with a wild body shot.
Andrews shoots for a takedown but Billet saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Andrews has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Andrews there as he acknowledges the shot.
Andrews tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Billet was well out of range. Poor timing from Andrews.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Billet and Andrews goes tumbling to the canvas! Billet follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Andrews is rocked!
It looks like BJ Andrews has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Well, if Billet is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Oh Andrews is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Billet is keen to just control but Andrews is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billet content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Andrews seems to have got his legs back now.
Andrews wants to control but Billet is keeping busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Belin Billet was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Andrews sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Andrews has a takedown stuffed.
Billet fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Andrews.
Billet throws a front kick that sends Andrews stumbling back into the cage.
Andrews is breathing heavily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Billet ducks under a wild hook from Andrews.
Billet throws a nice outside leg kick.
Billet lands with a thumping leg kick.
Billet bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Andrews's head.
Billet defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Andrews.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Belin Billet dominated that round.
The cut man is working on BJ Andrews's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Billet throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Andrews is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Belin Billet!
A determined Belin Billet didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Katsuji Rikidozan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jimmy Yackey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yackey comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ante Up kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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29
220 lbs
11 - 14 - 0 |
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25
205 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
11 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Katsuji Rikidozan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Yackey!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The crowd cheers as Rikidozan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yackey doesn't seem phased though.
Yackey throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yackey shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rikidozan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yackey looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rikidozan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yackey throws a head kick that Rikidozan semi-blocks.
It looks like Katsuji Rikidozan has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yackey pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yackey throws the kick towards the body but Rikidozan avoids it.
Yackey tries to land a body kick
and Rikidozan counters with a stiff right hand.
Rikidozan misses with a head kick.
Rikidozan moves out of range of the body kick from Yackey.
Yackey showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rikidozan.
Rikidozan throws a hook to the side of Yackey's head but Yackey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rikidozan connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yackey throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Yackey misses with a body kick.
Rikidozan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yackey.
Rikidozan cracks the inside of Yackey's front leg.
Yackey lands a body shot.
Yackey throws a body kick that misses.
Rikidozan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Yackey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yackey slips under a jab from Rikidozan.
Rikidozan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Yackey momentarily.
Rikidozan avoids a kick to the body.
A clash of legs there as Rikidozan blocks the low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Yackey.
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!
Yackey throws a sloppy head kick and Rikidozan moves out of range easily.
Rikidozan lands a leg kick that knocks Yackey off balance momentarily.
Yackey looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Yackey's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rikidozan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yackey scrambles back to his feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Yackey is defended easily by Rikidozan.
Yackey wants to clinch
and Rikidozan counters with a leg kick.
Yackey misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yackey throws a head kick but Rikidozan moves out of range.
Rikidozan cracks the inside of Yackey's front leg.
Rikidozan throws a looping overhand right but Yackey ducks down to avoid it.
Rikidozan tries to keep at a distance but Yackey has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yackey tries to break the clinch but Rikidozan is controlling the position.
Yackey wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rikidozan has him pressed against the cage.
Rikidozan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rikidozan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rikidozan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yackeys head.
A left hand lands to the body for Rikidozan.
Yackey lands an elbow inside.
Rikidozan breaks from the clinch.
Rikidozan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yackey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yackey fails to land the takedown.
Katsuji Rikidozan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yackey throws a lazy right hand but Rikidozan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yackey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rikidozan manages to avoid it.
Rikidozan fakes the leg kick and cracks Yackey in the body.
Yackey looks winded!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rikidozan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yackey.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yackey tries to work over Rikidozan's front leg with a kick but Rikidozan checks it.
Rikidozan lands with an uppercut that bounces Yackey off the cage and back into range.
Yackey avoids the head kick by Rikidozan.
Rikidozan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Yackey under the eye.
Rikidozan throws a head kick that misses.
Yackey shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rikidozan defends it nicely.
Katsuji Rikidozan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimmy Yackey.
Nice cross by Rikidozan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rikidozan lands a big head kick that sends Yackey tumbling to the mat! Rikidozan takes a step backwards and waves Yackey back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Yackey is rocked!
It looks like Jimmy Yackey has been cut.
Yackey misses with a wild combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Katsuji Rikidozan dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Rikidozan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A low kick from Yackey misses
and Rikidozan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yackey shoots for a double leg takedown but Rikidozan sprawls well. He's pushed Yackey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Yackey wants to clinch but Rikidozan slips to the side
and Rikidozan counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Yackey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rikidozan.
Yackey looks to clinch
and Rikidozan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rikidozan lands with a right that hurts Yackey. Yackey looks to clinch but Rikidozan throws a short knee that drops Yackey. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Katsuji Rikidozan!
A victorious Katsuji Rikidozan 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 Adam Rabago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nawal Chekhemani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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24
184 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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27
182 lbs
17 - 13 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adam Rabago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nawal Chekhemani!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rabago lands a glancing blow to the side of Chekhemani's head.
Rabago throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Rabago has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Mello MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Chekhemani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rabago moves away.
Rabago scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rabago feints and then cracks Chekhemani's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chekhemani down.
Chekhemani misses the shot to the body.
Chekhemani throws a body punch but Rabago moves out of range.
Chekhemani throws a lazy right hand but Rabago sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That kick from Rabago tenderised Chekhemani's leg. Chekhemani is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rabago tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chekhemani is able to avoid easily.
Chekhemani misses with a wild combination.
Rabago fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chekhemani looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Chekhemani cracks Rabago with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Adam Rabago has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rabago looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rabago connects with a leg kick. Chekhemani looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Rabago connects with a right hand. Chekhemani shakes it off.
Chekhemani throws a leg kick but Rabago sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chekhemani throws a body punch but Rabago moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rabago misses with a head kick.
A punch combination from Chekhemani misses.
Rabago avoids the head kick by Chekhemani.
Chekhemani throws a leg kick that misses.
That kick from Rabago tenderised Chekhemani's leg. Chekhemani is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rabago connects with an inside leg kick.
Chekhemani takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Chekhemani throws a series of punches but Rabago moves out of range.
Chekhemani swings for the body but Rabago moves out of range.
Chekhemani stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rabago.
A bone on bone clash there as Rabago blocks the leg kick.
Rabago lands a high kick!
Adam Rabago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chekhemani has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rabago finds it's way round the side to connect with Chekhemani's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rabago turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Rabago scoring well with a low kick there.
Chekhemani walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chekhemani is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rabago looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Rabago backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Chekhemani's temple! It sends Chekhemani violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Rabago celebrates and the doctors try to help Chekhemani!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Adam Rabago!
A relieved looking Adam Rabago thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shane Waitzel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Czesio Niemen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Waitzel comes to the cage accompanied by Dimmu Borgir - Puritania. Czesio Niemen is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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32
253 lbs
25 - 5 - 0 |
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30
270 lbs
21 - 16 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shane Waitzel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Czesio Niemen!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waitzel lands with a nice combination. Niemen backs away looking to recover.
Waitzel avoids the body shot from Niemen.
Niemen staying out of range there.
Waitzel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at mugler.newyork in the buildup to the fight.
Waitzel moves into range and clinches up with Niemen.
Waitzel lands with a right to the head.
Niemen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Waitzel.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Waitzel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Niemen backwards.
Waitzel drops Niemen onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Niemen is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Niemen is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for Waitzel.
Niemen is still on wobbly legs! Can Waitzel finish him?
Waitzel lands a big right hand that drops Niemen! The killer instinct kicks in and Waitzel finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Waitzel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Shane Waitzel!
Shane Waitzel retains his heavyweight title!
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pop
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RATING
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