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SPFT 141: Junior vs Uusisto PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Angelos Bellanova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chicken Beef (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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201 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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34
200 lbs
27 - 19 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Angelos Bellanova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chicken Beef!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beef looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bellanova getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bellanova misses with a looping left.
Bellanova throws a leg kick
and Beef counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bellanova keeps Beef at a distance using the push kick.
Beef misses with a looping right.
Beef walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bellanova checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Beef drops his hands momentarily and Bellanova takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Beef's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bellanova connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Beef scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Chicken Beef has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bellanova pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Beef takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Beef has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bellanova fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bellanova works the jab nicely.
Beef moves in looking to clinch but Bellanova pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellanova lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bellanova scores with a leg kick.
Bellanova lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bellanova fakes the leg kick and cracks Beef in the body.
It looks like Bellanova has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Beef swings widly with a right hand
and Bellanova counters with a left and a right that stings Beef.
Bellanova misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beef.
Bellanova cracks Beef with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bellanova fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Beef manages to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Bellanova 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 Beef has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Beef and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bellanova tried to score with a low kick but Beef checks it.
Good exchange - Bellanova coming out on top.
Beef chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bellanova can pounce on him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellanova lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Decent striking displayed by Bellanova there.
Bellanova avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Beef keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bellanova waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beef.
Bellanova misses with a low kick as Beef jumps back.
Bellanova defending well as Beef loads up on a big left hand.
Beef will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Beef connects with a body shot.
Beef tries to clinch there but Bellanova circles away.
Bellanova throws a solid leg kick but Beef takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Bellanova.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Bellanova.
Beef takes one to the side of the head.
Bellanova misses with a low kick.
Beef throws a right hand that Bellanova ducks under and follows up with a left that Bellanova also avoids with ease.
Beef throws a leg kick that misses.
Angelos Bellanova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bellanova lands a lovely overhand right.
Both fighters circling a little - Bellanova finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bellanova moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bellanova connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beef gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bellanova is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bellanova tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Beef crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bellanova - the referee stops the clock and Beef gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bellanova. Beef manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bellanova throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bellanova tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Beef was well out of range. Poor timing from Bellanova.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bellanova - that will leave a mark!
Beef takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bellanova takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Beef thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Bellanova if he has to take too many more of those.
Bellanova scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Beef walks into a jab.
No joy there for Beef, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A good leg kick by Bellanova.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angelos Bellanova dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chicken Beef'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.
Beef tries to clinch but Bellanova is having none of it.
Bellanova digs a good body shot into Beef's ribs.
Bellanova fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Beef has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Good exchange - Bellanova coming out on top.
Bellanova throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beef has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bellanova.
Bellanova throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beef rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bellanova counters with a thumping low kick.
Beef with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bellanova to score with a decent uppercut.
Bellanova misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bellanova throws a good cross that connects.
Bellanova throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bellanova tries to clinch but Beef moves out of range.
Bellanova is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beef can do to turn this around?
No joy there for Beef, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bellanova is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bellanova wants to clinch up but Beef keeps it at a distance.
That kick from Bellanova tenderised Beef's leg. Beef is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bellanova pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Beef back to the cage. Bellanova follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Beef throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bellanova throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bellanova connects with a nice looking jab.
Beef staying out of range there.
Bellanova sizes up Beef with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bellanova looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bellanova throws a head kick that Beef semi-blocks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellanova attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Beef misses with a low kick as Bellanova jumps back.
Bellanova throws a body kick that misses.
Beef lands a lovely overhand right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bellanova.
Bellanova tries to clinch up.
Beef's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Beef swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bellanova uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beef.
Bellanova's corner calls for a 1-2. Bellanova obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bellanova throws a body kick that misses.
Bellanova waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beef.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellanova throws a head kick but Beef moves out of range.
Beef closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bellanova throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Beef counters with a nice body kick.
Bellanova misses with a low kick.
Beef takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Beef swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Beef in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Bellanova cracks Beef with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bellanova misses with a wild body shot.
Bellanova misses with a two punch combination.
Bellanova misses with a low kick.
Beef moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Bellanova finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bellanova looks to throw the jab but Beef is out of range.
Bellanova pushes Beef up against the cage in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bellanova fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bellanova lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beef backwards.
Beef has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bellanova.
Beef blocks an uppercut.
Bellanova goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Beef throws an elbow that misses.
Bellanova is pushing Beef up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bellanova.
That has opened up Chicken Beef's cut even more.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bellanova trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Angelos Bellanova dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chicken Beef's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Beef blocks a head kick by Bellanova.
Beef misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bellanova misses with a looping right.
Bellanova darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Beef has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bellanova lands a nice shot that snaps Beef's head back.
Beef walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bellanova throws a sloppy head kick and Beef moves out of range easily.
Bellanova ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beef throws a jab when Bellanova was well out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Bellanova. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bellanova.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bellanova.
Beef takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Angelos Bellanova is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beef tries to close the distance and clinch but Bellanova swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Beef.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bellanova. Beef shrugs it off though.
Beef throws a leg kick but Bellanova sees it coming and moves out of range.
Beef staying out of range there.
A jab from Bellanova does it's job there.
Beef dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bellanova. That did some damage!
Beef misses with an uppercut. Bellanova saw that one coming.
Bellanova swings away with a leg kick that misses.
No joy there for Beef, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bellanova wants to clinch up but Beef keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bellanova attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bellanova lands a nice hook to Beef's body. Beef takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bellanova throws a shot from downtown. Beef moves away and avoids it.
Beef tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
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!
Bellanova fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Beef has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bellanova lands the left hand.
Bellanova misses with a body kick.
Beef lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
It looks like Angelos Bellanova has been cut.
Bellanova lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Beef tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bellanova manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Beef misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bellanova throws a leg kick but Beef sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bellanova throws a leg kick but Beef moved away.
Bellanova throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Bellanova throws a jab when Beef was well out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bellanova.
Bellanova wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bellanova throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bellanova misses with a hook.
Beef lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bellanova backs up against the cage.
Bellanova fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bellanova fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Beef checks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bellanova throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beef is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Bellanova lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Beef misses with a left hand
and Bellanova counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bellanova connects with a looping right hand.
Bellanova misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beef.
Bellanova misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Beef.
Bellanova misses with an uppercut.
Beef takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Chicken Beef has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bellanova tries to clinch but Beef is having none of it.
Bellanova throws a head kick that misses
and Beef counters with a low kick, right behind Bellanova 's knee.
And that's the end of the fight!
Angelos Bellanova showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bellanova has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Angelos Bellanova!
Angelos Bellanova bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kush Goon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Matson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Goon's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tourniquet . Matson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Remember the name kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
27 - 21 - 0 |
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36
192 lbs
26 - 17 - 2 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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World class 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
27 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kush Goon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Josh Matson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Matson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A leg kick checked by Goon.
Matson throws a combination. Goon tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Kush Goon has been cut.
Goon shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Matson pinned against the cage. Matson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Goon avoids the body shot from Matson.
Matson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Goon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matson moves away.
Matson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Matson lands a glancing blow to the side of Goon's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goon misses with a jab to the body
letting Matson counter with a right hand.
Matson missing with a left hand there. Goon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Goon wants to clinch but Matson slips to the side
and Matson counters with a stiff right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Goon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matson tries to sprawl but Goon drives through with a takedown into half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Matson looking for submissions off his back.
Matson wants to control but Goon is keeping busy.
Goon is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've been hearing good reports from Goon's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Goon seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Matson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Matson wants to improve his position but Goon is controlling well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goon lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Goon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Matson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Matson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Goon trying to control the position from guard on top but Matson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Matson trying to control the position here.
Matson is trying to control the position but Goon postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goon works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Matson trying to control but Goon postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goon blocks the strikes from Matson.
Goon frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Goon trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Goon prevents Matson from getting the reversal.
Matson is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Goon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Matson is looking to escape.
Goon landing shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matson is in all sorts of trouble here.
Goon wants to control but Matson has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Goon slows the pace down in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Matson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Goon trying to pass the guard but Matson defending well.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Matson is looking for a sweep. Goon is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Goon is trying to control. Matson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Matson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kush Goon'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.
Goon throws out a loose jab but Matson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goon throws a shot from downtown. Matson moves away and avoids it.
Nice takedown defense from Matson. No joy for Goon on that attempt.
Goon ducks under a wild hook from Matson.
Matson lands a jab-cross combination.
Goon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Goon blocks a head kick by Matson.
Goon doesn't manage to clinch there - Matson circles away.
Josh Matson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goon misses the jab.
Goon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Matson counters with a slapping leg kick.
Goon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goon bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Goon wants to clinch
and Matson counters with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goon shoots and misses
and Matson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kush Goon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Matson avoids the body shot from Goon.
Matson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Goon in his tracks.
Goon is looking to wear down Matson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That kick from Matson tenderised Goon's leg. Goon is trying to keep his angry face on.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Goon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Matson looks to throw the jab but Goon is out of range.
Matson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Kush Goon's cut is getting worse.
Matson scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Matson. Goon shrugs it off though.
Goon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Matson.
Matson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goon takes a swing at Matson's ribcage but misses.
Goon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Matson manages to avoid it.
Matson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goon.
Matson lands a jab.
Goon takes one on the button.
A slapping body kick lands there for Matson.
Matson thumps Goon with a low kick.
Matson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Matson.
Goon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Goon thows a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Matson.
Kush Goon's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Matson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Matson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Goon. Goon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Matson keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circling - Matson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Josh Matson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Matson lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matson swings for the body but Goon moves out of range.
Goon missing with a left hand there. Matson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Goon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Jeez, Kush Goon's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Matson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Goon is rocked!
Matson gets caught napping as Goon dives in and scores a takedown. Matson manages to retain guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goon trying to control but Matson is working from the bottom.
Goon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Matson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Matson has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Goon is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Matson.
Matson struggling a bit here.
Matson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Goon's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kush Goon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Goon prevents Matson from standing back up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Goon trying to mount his opponent but Matson defends it.
Matson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Goon is nestled in close to Matson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Matson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kush Goon'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!
Matson misses with a low kick.
Matson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Matson staying out of range there.
Matson throws a lazy right hand but Goon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Goon throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Matson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Goon is in Matson's guard.
Matson controls Goon momentarily but Goon frees himself.
Matson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Matson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Goon trying to control but Matson is working from the bottom.
Goon wants to pass the guard but Matson is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matson is trying to control the position but Goon postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Matson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Goon defends it easily.
Matson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Goon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Matson working for a triangle but Goon defends it easily.
Goon passes Matson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Matson actively working from the bottom here.
Josh Matson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goon trying to control the action but Matson is working from the bottom.
Matson is looking to control Goon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Matson avoid being mounted?
Matson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Matson is looking to control Goon's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Matson avoid being mounted?
Matson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Matson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matson trying to hold on to Goon's head to control him but Goon postures up.
Goon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Matson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Goon throwing shots but Matson is blocking nicely.
Goon looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Matson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Goon is keen to just control but Matson is a slippery customer.
Goon is looking for a kimura but Matson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Goon to get the leverage.
Matson keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Matson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goon is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Josh Matson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Goon throws a looping overhand right but Matson ducks down to avoid it.
Matson dips to his left and cracks Goon with an uppercut!
A telegraphed right hand from Matson misses the target.
Goon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Goon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goon swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Matson counters with a left and a right that stings Goon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kush Goon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Goon walks into a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Josh Matson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Matson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Josh Matson!
During a confident post fight interview, Josh Matson 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Joseph (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Martin (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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215 lbs
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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
21 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Anthony Joseph!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Martin!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joseph pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Martin lands with an uppercut that bounces Joseph off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Anthony Joseph has been cut.
Joseph tries a head kick but it misses.
Martin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Joseph defends it nicely.
Martin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Joseph under the eye.
A leg kick checked by Martin.
Joseph misses with a body kick.
Joseph tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martin takes one on the button.
Joseph lands with a kick to the ribs.
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!
Martin wants to clinch.
Joseph misses with a body kick.
Joseph throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin lands a glancing blow to the side of Joseph's head.
Martin misses with a looping left.
Sloppy strikes from Martin. Those never looked like landing.
Martin works the jab nicely.
Joseph takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Martin lands a left and a right that sends Joseph crashing to the canvas! Martin dives into mount looking to finish!
Joseph is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin thowing shots but they're missing.
Joseph is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Martin lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Oh Joseph is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Anthony Joseph's cut is getting worse.
Martin with a couple of short strikes.
Joseph is trying to escape the mount.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Martin! Joseph is hurt baaadly! Martin is firing away with more strikes - Joseph is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Martin!
Frank Martin very nearly forgot to thank Unique Wear and Custom Design amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Samuraimo Rassi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Avon Barksdale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barksdale is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Three Six Mafia - Its A Fight . 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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188 lbs
17 - 11 - 1 |
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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
18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Samuraimo Rassi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Avon Barksdale!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rassi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barksdale takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Barksdale looks for the body kick but Rassi saw that one coming.
Rassi swings for the body but Barksdale moves out of range.
Rassi moves into the clinch.
Barksdale lands a damaging elbow.
Barksdale lands a nice elbow.
Barksdale lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Barksdale taking a breather.
Rassi lands with a left to the head.
Rassi can't break the clinch.
Rassi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Barksdale fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Barksdale just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rassi's brow.
Barksdale pushes off an throws an elbow but Rassi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rassi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Barksdale lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rassi blocks the elbow strike.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Barksdale told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Barksdale throws an elbow but it misses.
Barksdale lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Nice elbow from Barksdale.
Barksdale blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rassi avoids a wild elbow strike from Barksdale.
Rassi is trying to stall.
Barksdale is trying to maintain a safe position but Rassi gets an underhook and turns Barksdale into the cage.
Barksdale landing knees to the head.
Barksdale lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Barksdale scores with a shot to the side of Rassi's head.
Rassi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Some bone on bone action there as Rassi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Rassi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barksdale takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barksdale misses with a body kick.
Barksdale blocks a head kick by Rassi.
Rassi throws a shot from downtown. Barksdale moves away and avoids it.
Barksdale moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body kick from Rassi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale scores with a leg kick.
Barksdale uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rassi.
Rassi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rassi takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Rassi takes the fight into the clinch.
The referee calls for Rassi to work.
Barksdale is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Barksdale as Rassi tries to tie him up.
Barksdale tries to work over Rassi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short left from Barksdale.
Rassi tries to break the clinch but Barksdale is controlling the position.
Barksdale being controlled against the cage.
Nice elbow from Barksdale.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale lands an elbow just above Rassi 's eye.
Rassi looking to slow down the pace here.
Rassi can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Rassi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rassi clinches.
Barksdale lands a good knee to the midsection. Rassi won't want to take too many of those.
Rassi is breathing heavily.
A frustrated look appears on Rassi's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short left from Barksdale.
Rassi takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Samuraimo Rassi has been cut.
Barksdale lands a glancing elbow 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!
Barksdale gets through Rassi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Barksdale lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Barksdale scores with a nice short uppercut.
Barksdale misses with an elbow over the top.
Rassi takes an elbow to the temple.
Rassi on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barksdale lands an elbow that stopped Rassi in his tracks for a moment.
The referee is keeping an eye on Barksdale - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rassi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barksdale backwards.
Rassi wants to stall.
Barksdale lands an elbow that stopped Rassi in his tracks for a moment.
Rassi blocks an elbow strike.
Barksdale lands an elbow just above Rassi 's eye.
Barksdale misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rassi.
Barksdale lands a knee to the head.
Barksdale blocks an elbow strike.
Barksdale with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rassi trying to stall but Barksdale improves his position.
Barksdale with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Barksdale just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rassi's brow.
Rassi using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barksdale lands a nice knee to the body.
Rassi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rassi tries a body shot but Barksdale blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Avon Barksdale dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuraimo Rassi'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.
Barksdale is looking to score with low kicks.
Rassi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barksdale throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Barksdale connects with an inside leg kick.
Rassi rushes Barksdale and presses him up against the cage.
Rassi tries to land knees in the clinch but Barksdale avoids the damage to the body.
Barksdale lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rassi backwards.
Barksdale is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rassi is defending well for now.
Barksdale lands an elbow that stopped Rassi in his tracks for a moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rassi.
Rassi putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Barksdale in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Avon Barksdale seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Barksdale.
Barksdale tries to land a knee to the head but Rassi blocks with his arms.
Rassi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rassi blocks an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Barksdale.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rassi is defending well for now.
A short body shot lands from Barksdale as the two fighters clinch.
Barksdale tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Rassi takes an elbow to the temple.
Barksdale throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Barksdale misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rassi.
Rassi has had enough of the clinch but Barksdale keeps him there for the moment.
Rassi misses with the head strike.
Barksdale is trying to maintain a safe position but Rassi gets an underhook and turns Barksdale into the cage.
Rassi blocks a body shot from Barksdale.
Rassi looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Rassi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rassi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Rassi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rassi dodges an elbow strike from Barksdale.
Rassi taking a breather.
Barksdale managing to block the knees to the body from Rassi.
Rassi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rassi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rassi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Barksdale.
Rassi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rassi working aggressively here.
Rassi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barksdale lands an elbow that stopped Rassi in his tracks for a moment.
Rassi avoids a wild elbow strike from Barksdale.
Barksdale throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Rassi is trying to push Barksdale away but Barksdale has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Barksdale tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rassi avoids it.
Barksdale tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rassi avoids it.
A short right from Rassi on the inside.
Rassi blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Barksdale lands an elbow just above Rassi 's eye.
Knees to the body from Rassi.
Barksdale pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Barksdale blocks an elbow strike.
Rassi swings wildly with an uppercut but Barksdale uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rassi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Barksdale pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Barksdale misses with a knee strike.
Barksdale makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Barksdale is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rassi is defending well for now.
Rassi pushes off an throws an elbow but Barksdale leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rassi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rassi trying to control the position but instead, Barksdale has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rassi into the cage.
Rassi misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rassi.
Rassi connects with a nasty looking knee right to Barksdale's face.
Rassi avoiding damage as Barksdale throws knees to the body.
Rassi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rassi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rassi closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Rassi avoids the elbow strike from Barksdale, against the cage.
Barksdale scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rassi.
Rassi is trying to force a seperation but Barksdale has the dominant position.
Rassi connects with a knee to the head.
Rassi lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Barksdale.
Barksdale tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Rassi avoids it.
Rassi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Barksdale throws an elbow but it misses.
Rassi wants to break free but Barksdale has control.
Barksdale looking to slow down the pace here.
Rassi lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Rassi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barksdale looking to throw knees to the head but Rassi is blocking nicely.
A left hand lands to the body for Barksdale.
With the fighters up against the cage, Barksdale throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Samuraimo Rassi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Samuraimo Rassi's cut.
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!
Barksdale takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Rassi throws a body kick that misses.
A head kick misses from Rassi.
Rassi clinches with his opponent.
Rassi creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Barksdale on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Barksdale's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Barksdale trying to stall but Rassi improves his position.
Rassi breaks the clinch.
Rassi misses with a wild body shot.
Barksdale avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rassi blocks a head kick by Barksdale.
Barksdale misses with an uppercut. Rassi saw that one coming.
Rassi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Rassi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Barksdale.
Rassi checks the leg kick.
Barksdale connects with a nice looking jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barksdale instigates a clinch.
Rassi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Barksdale takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rassi landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rassi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rassi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rassi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rassi misses with a head kick.
Rassi tries a head kick but it misses.
Avon Barksdale seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barksdale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barksdale misses with a straight right.
Barksdale lands with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rassi has closed the distance and engaged Barksdale in a clinch.
Barksdale misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rassi.
A shot in the inside from Rassi.
Rassi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rassi lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barksdale lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Barksdale fails to land.
Barksdale with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Barksdale throws an elbow that misses.
Barksdale throws an elbow but it misses.
Still in the clinch, Rassi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rassi blocks the elbow strike.
Barksdale looking to throw knees to the head but Rassi is blocking nicely.
Barksdale blocking some punches.
Rassi breaks the clinch.
Barksdale looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Samuraimo Rassi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barksdale tests Rassi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rassi moves out of range as Barksdale throws a body kick.
Barksdale throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rassi throws a body punch but Barksdale moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Rassi lands but Barksdale takes it in his stride.
Rassi is pawing at Barksdale, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Barksdale's nose. Barksdale is badly hurt! Rassi pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Barksdale tries desperately to hold on but Rassi is relentless in his assault! As Barksdale receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Rassi away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuraimo Rassi!
Samuraimo Rassi bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ronald McDonald (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustav Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McDonald comes to the cage accompanied by EARTH CRISIS: DESTROY THE MACHINES. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ronald McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gustav Graves!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonald moves away from the strike by Graves.
A bone on bone clash there as Graves blocks the leg kick.
Graves tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonald scores with a leg kick.
McDonald throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Graves tries to clinch but McDonald is having none of it.
We've been told by McDonald's head coaches at Broken Halo's -Temple of Illumination that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McDonald connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McDonald throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Graves keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Graves cracks McDonald with an open hand slap.
Graves darts in trying to clinch
and McDonald counters by clinching up.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Graves makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McDonald makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Graves looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonald scores a nice knee to the body.
Graves working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald can't find room to land a body shot as Graves controls the action.
McDonald is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Graves is defending well for now.
McDonald lands with a short shot to the head.
McDonald is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Graves is defending well for now.
McDonald blocks an uppercut.
McDonald using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Graves misses with the head strike.
McDonald crunches a lovely knee into Graves's ribcage.
Graves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McDonald working some nice short punches in the clinch.
McDonald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McDonald tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Graves blocks a body shot from McDonald.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Graves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Graves.
McDonald unloads a knee to the mid-section. Graves lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Graves scores with a shoulder strike.
McDonald lands with a light punch inside.
Graves scores with a hook to the body.
Graves tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald tries to work over Graves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves.
McDonald has had enough of the clinch but Graves keeps him there for the moment.
McDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as Graves controls his hands.
Graves tries a body shot but McDonald blocks it.
Graves digs a right hand into McDonald's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McDonald's gas tank.
Graves misses with the head strike.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Graves takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Gustav Graves has been cut.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by McDonald.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but McDonald uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonald utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
McDonald blocks a body shot from Graves.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graves.
McDonald manages to break the clinch.
McDonald has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McDonald there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Graves misses its intended target.
McDonald stuffs the takedown attempt from Graves. Graves gets slowly back to his feet.
Graves scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Graves tries to land a front kick but McDonald steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
McDonald throws the kick towards the body but Graves avoids it.
McDonald scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McDonald checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
McDonald scores with a leg kick.
McDonald turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
McDonald will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Graves connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McDonald takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Graves tests McDonald's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McDonald throws a leg kick but Graves sees it coming and moves out of range.
McDonald moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Graves misses.
Graves misses with the combination.
McDonald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graves.
McDonald clinches up with Graves and pushes him back against the cage.
McDonald with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Graves tries to throw a body punch but McDonald avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McDonald stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McDonald misses with the head strike.
McDonald tries to work over Graves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graves throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McDonalds head.
McDonald tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
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 Ronald McDonald will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gustav Graves's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
McDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Graves manages to avoid it.
McDonald is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Graves takes a swing at McDonald's ribcage but misses.
Graves tries a head kick but it misses.
Graves takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Graves moves out of range of the body kick from McDonald.
McDonald throws a chopping leg kick but Graves manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Graves.
Graves wants to clinch up but McDonald keeps it at a distance.
McDonald pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Graves clinches up with McDonald and pushes him back against the cage.
McDonald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
McDonald pushes Graves back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ronald McDonald has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from McDonald.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonald connects with a nasty looking knee right to Graves's face.
McDonald with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Graves lands an uppercut.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McDonald lands a nice shot to the body.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Graves can't find room to land a body shot as McDonald controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Graves.
McDonald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McDonald.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by McDonald.
McDonald lands a left hand.
McDonald lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Graves has a couple of punches blocked by McDonald.
A short uppercut from Graves.
McDonald lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Graves or not.
McDonald crunches a lovely knee into Graves's ribcage.
Graves is breathing heavily.
McDonald is working Graves over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald lands a nice uppercut.
Graves is rocked!
McDonald pushes Graves against the cage. McDonald is working some dirty boxing. McDonald pushes off with a quick right hook! Graves goes down! Graves tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! McDonald moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronald McDonald!
Post fight, an emotional Ronald McDonald said 'Honestly, I had no idea I was going to get this opportunity! I've had a seriously tough career, and it feels so good to be champ again! I didn't know if this day was ever going to come again, but it did! Thank you creator! Keep waking up world, we have douche bags to remove! BROKEN HALO PRIDE!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tony Kazarian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcel Cerdan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kazarian's entrance music is Limp Bizkit - My Way. A fine choice. Cerdan has chosen French National Anthem as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Marcel Cerdan was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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146 lbs
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155 lbs
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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
27 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Tony Kazarian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 16 - 2, fighting out of New York, Marcel Cerdan!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kazarian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cerdan.
Cerdan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Cerdan throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Cerdan clinches with his opponent.
Kazarian fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kazarian jumps guard but Cerdan stands there with Kazarian around his waist. Kazarian gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kazarian blocks a body shot from Cerdan.
Kazarian has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cerdan after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Kazarian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice left hand lands by Cerdan.
Kazarian is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cerdan to keep the fight standing.
Cerdan lands with a left to the head.
Cerdan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kazarian or not.
Cerdan digs a right hand underneath Kazarian's ribcage. Kazarian let out a lung full of air as it connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cerdan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kazarian.
Kazarian is breathing heavily.
Cerdan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cerdan misses with a knee to the head.
Cerdan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kazarian backwards.
Kazarian is looking for a takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerdan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kazarian.
Cerdan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Cerdan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cerdan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kazarian gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cerdan scores with a nice head shot.
Kazarian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cerdan.
Kazarian avoids the body shot from Cerdan.
Cerdan dips to his left and cracks Kazarian with an uppercut!
Cerdan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Marcel Cerdan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kazarian is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cerdan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Cerdan misses with a hook
so Kazarian counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cerdan is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kazarian slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Cerdan keeping moving, preventing Kazarian from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Tony Kazarian wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Cerdan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Kazarian closes this distance looking for a takedown but Cerdan circles away.
Some wild striking there from Cerdan.
Nice takedown defense from Cerdan. No joy for Kazarian on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerdan misses with a hook
and Kazarian counters with a shoot takedown. Cerdan fights it but they end up in guard.
Kazarian trying to control the position from guard on top but Cerdan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cerdan wants to stand up but Kazarian is controlling him.
Kazarian passes into half guard.
Kazarian is looking to advance position but Cerdan won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cerdan is trying to stand up here but Kazarian is controlling him well.
We've been hearing that Kazarian has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kazarian not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kazarian stands up out of the half guard.
Kazarian attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Kazarian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cerdan throws out the jab.
A combination from Kazarian does no damage.
Horrible takedown by Kazarian or perhaps it was just good defense by Cerdan which made him look bad.
Kazarian tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cerdan scores with a nice right hand.
Kazarian takes one on the button.
Cerdan misses with a body shot.
Kazarian avoids the body shot from Cerdan.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Cerdan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cerdan lands a hook that stumbles Kazarian back into the cage. Cerdan follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Kazarian to the canvas! Cerdan pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Kazarian has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Marcel Cerdan!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Marcel Cerdan made sure he mentioned Namunamu Clothing , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Mendez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cael Sanderson Bot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tony Mendez has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
44 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tony Mendez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cael Sanderson Bot!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bot takes a swing at Mendez's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the liver by Bot. Beautiful body shot.
Tony Mendez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bot was well out of range. Poor timing from Mendez.
Mendez tries to bum rush Bot with a series of wild strikes but Bot uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mendez throws a jab but it's blocked by Bot.
Mendez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bot as he jumps to the side.
Bot comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bot lunges at Mendez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mendez's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A shot to the body from Mendez misses
and Bot counters with a takedown into side control.
Bot works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mendez is rocked!
Bot throws an elbow but Mendez slips to the side and avoids it well.
Bot throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez regains half guard, as Bot was trying to land strikes.
Bot is nestled in close to Mendez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Oh Mendez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bot controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Mendez is out! Bot gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cael Sanderson Bot!
Cael Sanderson Bot gave a mention to CEC Nutrition Q160 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Tony Mendez stepped up to the mic, saying 'Hey guys, I wanted to thank you all for the time and love. I didn't want to retire without fighting Toast. So, this was my last fight. Thank you very very much!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ansgar Axelsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodrick Skiter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Axelsson comes to the cage accompanied by one bourbon one scotch one beer. 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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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
20 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Ansgar Axelsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrick Skiter!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Skiter misses.
Skiter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Axelsson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Axelsson.
A head punch on the inside from Skiter fails to land.
Axelsson 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.
Axelsson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
It looks like Rodrick Skiter has been cut.
Skiter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Axelsson - that landed with a thud.
Axelsson pushes Skiter back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Axelsson breaks from the clinch.
Skiter has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Axelsson wants to land a leg kick but Skiter is out of range.
Skiter misses with a body shot.
Axelsson blocks a low kick nicely.
Axelsson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Skiter's calf.
Skiter 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.
Skiter avoids the body shot from Axelsson.
Axelsson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Skiter doesn't seem bothered though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Axelsson looks to land a combination but Skiter avoids it well.
No joy there for Skiter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Axelsson doesn't manage to clinch there - Skiter circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skiter rushes Axelsson and presses him up against the cage.
Axelsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Axelsson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Axelsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Axelsson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Skiter in his tracks.
Axelsson connects with a leg kick. Skiter looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Axelsson swings for the body but Skiter moves out of range.
Skiter's jab looks to have found its range, popping Axelsson under the eye.
Skiter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Skiter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Axelsson tries to clinch there but Skiter circles away.
Skiter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Skiter there as he acknowledges the shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skiter. Axelsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Axelsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Skiter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Axelsson scrambles back to his feet.
Axelsson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Skiter misses with an uppercut. Axelsson saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson lands a lovely overhand right.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Skiter.
Skiter throws a jab when Axelsson was well out of range.
Skiter moves in looking to clinch but Axelsson pushes him off.
A slow jab from Skiter misses its intended target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Axelsson. That's going to slow Skiter down.
Skiter lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Skiter avoids a kick to the body.
Skiter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Skiter misses with a wild combination.
Axelsson misses the shot to the body.
Skiter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Axelsson tries to move into range but Skiter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Axelsson cracks Skiter with a good jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skiter blocks a body shot from Axelsson.
Skiter looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Axelsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Skiter backwards.
Skiter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A frustrated look appears on Skiter's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Skiter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Skiter tries to throw a body punch but Axelsson avoids it by throwing Skiter back against the cage.
Axelsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Axelsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Axelsson slips under a jab.
Skiter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Axelsson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Axelsson wants to clinch up but Skiter keeps it at a distance.
Skiter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Axelsson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skiter moves forwards but Axelsson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Axelsson keeps the fight on the outside.
Skiter uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Axelsson.
Axelsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Skiter misses with a looping right.
Axelsson moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Skiter is looking to land body kicks.
Skiter lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Axelsson at a distance.
Skiter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Skiter misses the target.
Axelsson lands a really nice looking cross but Skiter seems unphased.
Axelsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Skiter.
Skiter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Axelsson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Skiter lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Axelsson jabs Skiter to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Axelsson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Axelsson lands a high kick!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ansgar Axelsson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rodrick Skiter'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.
Skiter dips to his left and cracks Axelsson with an uppercut!
Axelsson misses with a double jab.
Skiter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rodrick Skiter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Axelsson tests Skiter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A right-left combo lands from Skiter.
Axelsson punishes Skiter's body with a nice straight punch.
Axelsson is looking to clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Skiter misses the target.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Axelsson.
Skiter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Skiter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Skiter misses with a hook
and Axelsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Axelsson lands with a hook. Skiter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Skiter cracks Axelsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Axelsson cracks Skiter with a good jab.
Axelsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Axelsson lands a nice shot to the body.
Axelsson misses with a body kick.
Skiter connects with a jab.
Axelsson cracks Skiter with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Skiter falls to his knees and Axelsson doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ansgar Axelsson!
Ansgar Axelsson managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cajun Xander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Stan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Greg Stan will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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33
196 lbs
34 - 8 - 1 |
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26
195 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
34 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Cajun Xander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Greg Stan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xander tries to sprawl but Stan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Stan trying to control the action but Xander is working from the bottom.
Stan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stan wants to take a breather but Xander is having none of it.
Stan is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Stan content to control rather than advance.
Stan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Xander blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stan.
Xander might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Xander is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Xander is trying to stand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Xander defends it well.
Xander tries to roll over but Stan keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xander avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Stan.
Xander is looking to escape.
Stan prevents Xander from improving his position.
Xander is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stan working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Xander is looking to get back to full guard here but Stan has managed to pass to side control instead.
Stan controlling the position from side mount.
Stan trying to control the position but Xander is working away.
Stan lands an elbow.
Stan creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Xander has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Stan but great work by Xander.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xander gets to mount! Stan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Stan is working to get back to half guard.
Stan is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Stan is squirming around, avoiding Xander's attempts to control the action.
Xander tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stan is trying desperately to improve position.
Stan tries to hold on but Xander pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xander is trying to take his opponent's back.
Xander sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Stan is trying desperately to improve position.
Stan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Xander passes to side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Xander's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stan moves into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Stan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice takedown defense from Xander. No joy for Stan on that attempt.
Xander lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stan's sensitive parts.
Xander throws a right hand that misses
and Stan counters with a three punch combo that has Xander backing up. Xander nods at Stan to acknowledge the strikes.
Xander tries to close the distance and clinch up but Stan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Xander looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stan dives in and scores a takedown into Xander's guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Stan working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Stan trying to control the position from guard on top but Xander is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stan with a nice head shot there.
Stan working some strikes from top position.
Xander avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stan postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stan trying to control but Xander is working from the bottom.
Stan throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stan throws an elbow that misses. Xander uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Stan's guard. Nice move by Xander!
Stan keeping moving, preventing Xander from controlling successfully.
Xander won't allow Stan to sweep him here.
Xander is stalling in the full guard.
Xander wants to get up but he can't break Stan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xander preventing the sweep.
We're going to have a standup here because Cajun Xander wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Xander tries to clinch up but Stan circles away and keeps his distance.
Xander is looking to score with low kicks.
Xander lands a jab to the nose.
Stan checks a leg kick nicely.
Stan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Greg Stan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Xander stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Xander wants it to stay on the feet.
Stan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Xander makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xander slaps away a takedown attempt from Stan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cajun Xander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Stan.
Xander throws the left hand but Stan avoids the punch easily.
Stan fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Xander jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Xander lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
No luck for Stan with that takedown attempt.
Xander throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stan shoots in but Xander avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Xander dives in and grabs Stan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Stan pushes down on Xander's head and hops out.
Stan changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Xander looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Xander regains half guard, as Stan was trying to land strikes.
Xander regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Stan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stan trying to control but Xander is working from the bottom.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stan throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Xander works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Stan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Xander. Those never looked like landing.
Cajun Xander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stan goes for a double leg but Xander avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Xander continues to drive forward.
Stan tries to pull guard but Xander won't allow it.
Xander scores with a shot to the side of Stan's head.
Stan goes for a takedown attempt but Xander pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Cajun Xander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Greg Stan.
Xander throws out a leg kick but Stan moves out of range and Xander only half commits.
Xander fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Xander. Those never looked like landing.
Xander wants to slow Stan down by chopping away at his legs.
Xander swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stan looks to land a combination but Xander avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stan connects with a body shot that sends Xander's belly button to the back.
Xander tries to clinch up but Stan circles away and keeps his distance.
Xander throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Xander is looking to clinch.
Xander tries to clinch but Stan is having none of it.
Xander tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stan scores with a takedown into Xander's guard.
Xander seems keen to control Stan's posture.
Stan won't allow Xander to get back to his feet.
Stan working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stan stays in close to Xander's body and controls the position.
Xander is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Xander trying to keep a closed guard but Stan is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Cajun Xander just wasn't active enough.
Stan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Xander was covering up waiting for the punch and Stan finishes the takedown easily into 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!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Xander keeping moving, preventing Stan from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xander is looking to stand up but Stan isn't so interested in that idea.
Xander has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Stan is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Xander stops a takedown attempt from Stan.
Xander tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stan pulls Xander into guard.
Xander won't allow Stan to sweep him here.
Xander wanted to stand there but Stan had control of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stan manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Cajun Xander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Greg Stan 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.
Xander is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Stan has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Xander's face.
Stan scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stan trying to control but Xander is having none of it.
Stan working away from the top, dropping strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Stan takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Stan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Stan winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Stan!
Greg Stan very nearly forgot to thank Merciless Gladiators amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jorge Junior (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jurmas Uusisto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Uusisto comes into a darkened arena with his song building. System Of A Down - B.Y.O.B. kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Jurmas Uusisto has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jorge Junior's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jorge Junior!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jurmas Uusisto!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uusisto lands with a right hand.
It looks like Jorge Junior has been cut.
No joy there for Junior, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Uusisto has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Uusisto looks to land a combination but Junior avoids it well.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Junior.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Junior wants to lay and pray for a moment but Uusisto keeps working.
An elbow from Junior crashes against the mat.
Uusisto is trying to improve his position.
Junior throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Uusisto is trying to get back to half guard.
Junior is trying to get an arm triangle but Uusisto is defending well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Uusisto tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Junior swings around for an armbar but Uusisto sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Junior's guard.
Junior utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Uusisto trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Uusisto pushes down on Junior's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Junior tries to roll over but Uusisto keeps him under control.
Junior is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are battling for position here. Junior manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Junior looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Uusisto looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Junior working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Uusisto.
Junior looking for a sweep. Not yet Junior, not yet.
Uusisto controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Uusisto postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Junior dives in for a single leg takedown but Uusisto sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Junior throws a punch but it's blocked by Uusisto.
Uusisto just leaning against Junior, taking a breather.
Junior escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uusisto throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Uusisto takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Uusisto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Uusisto wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Junior. No joy for Uusisto on that attempt.
Junior lands a nice hook to Uusisto's body. Uusisto takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jorge Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Junior gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Junior misses with a low kick.
Uusisto looks for the body kick but Junior saw that one coming.
We've been told by Junior's head coaches at Brazilian Elite Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Junior looks to land a left hand but Uusisto moved out of range nicely.
Junior misses with a body kick.
Junior looks for the body kick but Uusisto saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Uusisto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Uusisto misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Uusisto misses with a wild body shot.
Uusisto lands a nice looking body shot.
Junior throws an overhand right that lands on Uusisto's shoulder, as Uusisto tries to avoid the shot.
Junior throws a chopping leg kick but Uusisto manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Uusisto misses with a body kick.
Junior wants to slow Uusisto down by chopping away at his legs.
A big left from Uusisto misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Uusisto 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.
A head kick misses from Junior.
Uusisto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Junior was well out of range. Poor timing from Uusisto.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jurmas Uusisto will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jorge Junior's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Junior tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Uusisto scores with a nice strike.
Uusisto throws a looping overhand right but Junior ducks down to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Junior.
Junior throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Uusisto's head.
Uusisto throws a push kick but Junior slaps the foot to one side.
Junior throws a leg kick that misses.
Junior takes one to the side of the head.
Jurmas Uusisto seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Uusisto shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Junior defends it nicely.
Junior throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Uusisto's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Uusisto misses with a straight right.
Uusisto dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Uusisto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Junior throws a low kick but Uusisto moves out of range easily.
Junior fails to land with a series of punches.
Uusisto swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Junior throws a jab when Uusisto was well out of range.
Uusisto scores with a jab to the jaw.
Uusisto works the jab nicely.
Junior slips under a jab from Uusisto.
Uusisto sizes up Junior with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Uusisto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Junior looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Junior misses with a low kick.
Junior throws a head kick that misses.
Uusisto avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Uusisto moves out of range as Junior throws a body kick.
Some wild striking there from Junior.
Uusisto blocks a head kick by Junior.
Junior throws a body kick that misses.
Uusisto bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Junior's head.
Junior is looking to chop away at Uusisto's legs.
Junior looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Uusisto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Junior.
Uusisto getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Junior is rocked!
Uusisto takes a swing at Junior's ribcage but misses.
Oh Junior is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Junior shoots in for a takedown but Uusisto shows good takedown defense.
Junior seems to have got his legs back now.
Uusisto moves into range and connects with a jab.
Uusisto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Junior. Junior obviously looking to wear him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Junior.
Junior misses with a low kick.
Uusisto cracks Junior with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Junior slips under a jab from Uusisto.
Uusisto drops Junior with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Junior looks back up at him and smiles so Uusisto waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Jorge Junior's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Junior lands a nice leg kick that just misses Uusisto's sensitive parts.
Uusisto checks a low kick from Junior.
Nice takedown defense from Uusisto. No joy for Junior on that attempt.
Uusisto slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Uusisto misses with a takedown attempt - Junior sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jorge Junior is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Uusisto thows a body shot but no joy.
Junior misses with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Junior connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Uusisto.
Uusisto loads up on a big right hand but Junior slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jurmas Uusisto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jorge Junior's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Junior scores with a head kick. Uusisto tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Jurmas Uusisto has been cut.
Junior throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Uusisto's waist but Uusisto gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Junior off to one side.
Uusisto fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Junior.
Junior is looking to chop away at Uusisto's legs.
Uusisto lands a big head kick that sends Junior tumbling to the mat! Uusisto takes a step backwards and waves Junior back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
and Uusisto counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Junior! He's just covering up as Uusisto starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jurmas Uusisto!
A victorious Jurmas Uusisto thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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