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TTFC Wednesday Night Fights 44 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Plum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Langston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Langston has chosen Al Kapone - You Ain't Stoppin Me as his entrance music. Bobby Langston will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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315 lbs
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307 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carl Plum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Langston!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plum dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Langston. That did some damage!
Plum misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Langston.
A leg kick checked by Plum.
Langston fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Plum is out of range.
Langston is looking to clinch but Plum is avoiding it.
Langston tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Plum paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Langston misses with a leg kick.
Plum throws the left hand but Langston avoids the punch easily.
Langston slips a jab from Plum.
Plum tries to clinch there but Langston circles away.
Langston scores with a nice body kick.
Langston blocks a low kick nicely.
Langston misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Langston.
Plum lands a nice leg kick that just misses Langston's sensitive parts.
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!
Plum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plum moves out of range of the body kick.
A head kick misses from Langston.
Plum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Langston thumps Plum with a low kick.
Langston moves in looking to clinch but Plum pushes him off.
Plum tries to clinch there but Langston circles away.
Langston takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Plum with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Langston looks winded!
Plum throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Plum misses.
Plum lands with a thumping leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Plum.
Langston takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Bobby Langston has been cut.
Plum throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Plum scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plum lands a left and a right that send Langston crashing to the mat, dazed. Plum thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Langston is rocked!
Plum sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Langston's defenses. It connects perfectly with Langston's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carl Plum!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xtreme Mma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jim Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mma's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, I Wont Back Down. 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Xtreme Mma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Brown!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mma thuds his right hand into Brown's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Brown looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mma lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Brown moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brown dodges the punch combination from Mma.
Mma tries to close the distance and clinch but Brown swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Xtreme Mma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mma lands with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mma looks to land a right hand but Brown moved out of range.
Mma moves into range and clinches up with Brown.
Mma digs a right hand underneath Brown's ribcage. Brown let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Brown comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mma lands a body shot.
Brown comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Brown tries to land a knee to the head but Mma blocks with his arms.
Mma drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Brown gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mma misses with a punch to the body.
Nice elbow from Brown.
Brown throws an elbow that misses.
Brown lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Mma misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brown throws an elbow that misses.
Brown is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mma tries to land knees in the clinch but Brown avoids the damage to the body.
Brown throws an elbow that misses.
Mma throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mma tries to work over Brown's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brown lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Xtreme Mma has been cut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brown tries to land knees in the clinch but Mma avoids the damage to the body.
Mma tries to break the clinch but Brown is controlling the position.
Mma is trying to push Brown away but Brown has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've been hearing reports that Mma has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Brown misses with an elbow strike.
Brown using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mma has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brown creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brown creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mma's defenses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mma.
Mma avoids the elbow strike from Brown, against the cage.
Brown creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Brown creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brown.
A right handed body shot lands from Mma.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown taking a breather.
Mma misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brown.
Mma manages to break the clinch.
Mma tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Mma.
Mma scores with a body shot.
Brown clinches up against the cage.
Mma misses with a knee strike.
Mma is trying to force a seperation but Brown has the dominant position.
Mma blocks the elbow strike.
Mma avoids a wild elbow strike from Brown.
Mma pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mma tests Brown's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brown takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Mma.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mma pivots, looking for a leg kick but Brown is out of range and Mma settles back down.
Mma scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Brown is looking to clinch but Mma is avoiding it.
Mma misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mma. Brown does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mma scores with a nice strike.
Sloppy strikes from Mma. Those never looked like landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xtreme Mma dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Xtreme Mma's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mma closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mma blocks an elbow strike from Brown.
Mma escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Mma fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mma lands a head shot.
Mma swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Mma swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Brown counters with an outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mma takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Mma wants to clinch.
Brown moves in looking to clinch but Mma pushes him off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mma swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Brown moves into range and clinches up with Mma.
Brown landing knees to the head.
Brown throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mma is trying to force a seperation but Brown has the dominant position.
A bit of stalling here from Mma.
Mma using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brown has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brown misses with a knee to the head.
Brown misses with an elbow over the top.
Mma is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice elbow from Brown.
Mma avoids a wild elbow strike from Brown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mma in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Brown throws an elbow but it misses.
Brown looks to throw an elbow but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Mma dodges an elbow strike from Brown.
Mma blocks an elbow strike.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jim Brown seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mma can't break the clinch.
Brown with a knee to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mma.
Brown throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Brown throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mma dodges an elbow strike from Brown.
Mma blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brown lands an elbow that stopped Mma in his tracks for a moment.
Mma on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Mma has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mma throws a head punch that misses.
Brown prevents Mma from breaking the clinch.
Mma breaks from the clinch.
Brown has closed the distance and engaged Mma in a clinch.
Brown pushes off an throws an elbow but Mma leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Mma throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Mma is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Mma.
Brown misses with an elbow over the top.
Mma tries to circle away but Brown has him pinned against the cage.
Brown misses with an elbow strike.
Brown displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mma up against the cage.
Brown misses with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown lands an elbow just above Mma 's eye.
Mma is trying to stall.
Nice elbow from Brown.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Brown.
Mma is working Brown over against the cage.
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!
Brown's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mma stalling in the clinch.
Brown pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Brown pushes off an throws an elbow but Mma leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Brown throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mma can't break the clinch.
Brown creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mma tries a body shot but Brown blocks it.
Mma stalls.
Brown lands an elbow that stopped Mma in his tracks for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Brown showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Xtreme Mma's cut.
That's time! Mma's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Mma thuds a left hand into Brown's body.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Brown avoids the body shot from Mma.
Mma works Brown's body with a nice hook.
A punch combination from Mma misses.
Mma thows a leg kick but Brown checks it
and Brown counters with an inside leg kick.
Mma looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mma misses with the combination.
Xtreme Mma is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown slips a straight right by Mma.
Brown takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mma lands with a straight right. Brown didn't see that one coming.
Mma is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mma closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Brown is holding on to half guard well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mma wants to take a breather but Brown is having none of it.
Brown keeping control of the position.
Mma missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Mma has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Mma prevents Brown from improving his position.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jim Brown wasn't active enough on the ground.
A slow jab from Mma misses its intended target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mma throws a series of punches but Brown moves out of range.
Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mma.
Mma connects with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mma keeps the fight on the outside.
Mma displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Mma shoots in but no luck this time.
Mma is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brown.
Mma fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice jab there from Mma.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Mma.
Mma scores with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mma slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mma throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
Brown clinches up with Mma and pushes him back against the cage.
Mma lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Mma blocks it with crossed arms.
Brown misses with an elbow strike.
Mma taking a breather.
Mma gets through Brown's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Brown lands an elbow inside that Mma shrugs off.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mma is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mma blocks the elbow strike.
Mma blocks an elbow strike from Brown.
Mma tries to land knees in the clinch but Brown avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xtreme Mma showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mma has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xtreme Mma!
During a confident post fight interview, Xtreme Mma 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Forrest Gump (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Peter Walter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gump comes to the cage accompanied by mama always said. On his way into the cage it seems that Forrest Gump has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Forrest Gump seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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187 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Forrest Gump!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Walter!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Walter is defended easily by Gump.
Walter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Walter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Walter can't get the takedown.
Gump is struggling to control the position.
Gump stalling in the clinch but Walter improves position.
Walter is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Walter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gump tries to clinch but Walter moves out of range.
Gump connects with a solid leg kick.
Walter ducks right into an uppercut from Gump.
Gump 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.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walter throws a head kick that misses
and Gump counters by clinching up.
Gump misses with a body punch.
Walter has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Gump avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Forrest Gump has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Walter.
Walter manages to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gump pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Walter is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walter wants to stand and escape but Gump is having none of it.
Gump trying to control the position from guard on top but Walter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gump tries to free his leg and advance position but Walter is retaining full guard.
Gump postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Gump is looking to stand up but Walter won't let him.
Walter keeping moving, preventing Gump from controlling successfully.
Gump engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Forrest Gump just wasn't active enough.
Walter fails with a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump lands a jab to Walter's midsection.
A combination from Walter does no damage.
Walter misses with a double jab.
A leg kick checked by Walter.
Walter throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gump's waist but Gump gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Walter off to one side.
Gump swats away the attempt to clinch by Walter.
Walter with a poor takedown
and Gump counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gump swats away the attempt to clinch by Walter.
Gump misses with a double jab.
Gump shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Walter manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gump trying to control but Walter is working from the bottom.
Gump loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walter is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gump is controlling him.
Gump showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Gump stops Walter from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Forrest Gump wasn't doing enough on the ground.
Walter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Walter tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gump sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Walter somewhat.
Gump throws a front kick aimed at Walter's knee but Walter avoids it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gump misses with a body shot.
Walter fails to land the takedown.
Gump scores with a leg kick.
Peter Walter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walter takes one on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A cross from Gump lands.
Walter gets the takedown into side control.
Gump sneaks back into half guard.
Gump is trying to maintain the position but Walter is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gump is staying active underneath Walter, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Walter is looking for submissions but instead, Gump has regained full guard.
Gump controls Walter momentarily but Walter frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Forrest Gump dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Walter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Walter closes the distance and clinches up with Gump, looking for a takedown. Walter pushes Gump against the cage but Gump circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Peter Walter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walter looks to clinch
and Gump counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Gump fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Walter.
Gump dives in for a single leg takedown but Walter sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Walter is fighting off a takedown attempt but Gump is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Walter to the mat. Walter regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gump postures up in Walter's guard and throws a big left but Walter blocks it.
Walter can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Gump controls the pace.
Walter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Gump wants to control from the top but Walter keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walter is looking to stand back up but Gump counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Walter.
Gump is keen to just control but Walter is a slippery customer.
Gump not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Walter is trying to stand.
Gump is looking to take a break and control but Walter is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gump wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Walter uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
Gump won't allow Walter to get back to his feet.
Walter scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gump chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gump is looking to slow Walter down with leg kicks.
Gump is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Walter is breathing heavily.
Gump lands a big head kick that sends Walter tumbling to the mat! Gump takes a step backwards and waves Walter back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Walter is rocked!
It looks like Peter Walter has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gump feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Walter collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Forrest Gump!
Forrest Gump seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Billy Perez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronny Bruvik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Perez comes to the cage accompanied by Spill The Wine - War. Bruvik is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rånny Bruvik. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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140 lbs
25 - 16 - 2 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 16 - 2, fighting out of New York, Ronny Bruvik!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A left lands for Bruvik.
Perez gets a clinch.
Perez looking for a takedown.
Bruvik breaks the clinch.
Bruvik throws a head kick that misses.
Perez throws a leg kick
and Bruvik counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The fight stays on the outside here - Perez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Perez throws a series of punches but Bruvik avoids them all with ease.
Bruvik throws a head kick but Perez moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Perez. Bruvik does a little dance to reset his feet.
Perez blocks a head kick by Bruvik.
Perez tries a low kick but Bruvik avoids it.
Perez is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bruvik feints a jab promting Perez to slip. Bruvik then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Perez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Bruvik throws a series of punches but Perez moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Perez fails to land the takedown.
Perez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Perez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bruvik lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bruvik takes a swing at Perez's ribcage but misses.
Bruvik slaps away a takedown attempt from Perez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bruvik lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Bruvik will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A telegraphed right hand from Perez misses the target.
Perez thows a body shot but no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Bruvik. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bruvik.
Perez takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Bruvik there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bruvik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bruvik lands with a right hand.
Perez is rocked!
Bruvik throws a head kick that misses.
Oh Perez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bruvik throws a head kick but Perez moves out of range.
Perez seems to have got his legs back now.
Bruvik misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Perez lands a glancing blow to the side of Bruvik's head.
Perez shoots for a double leg takedown but Bruvik sprawls well. He's pushed Perez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Perez dives in for a single leg takedown but Bruvik sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Perez has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Bruvik clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Perez doesn't have the hooks in and Bruvik manages to turn into his guard.
Bruvik won't allow Perez to sweep him here.
Bruvik seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perez keeping moving, preventing Bruvik from controlling successfully.
Perez really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Perez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Perez seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Ronny Bruvik.
Bruvik throws a jab when Perez was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bruvik lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Perez dives in and grabs Bruvik's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bruvik pushes down on Perez's head and hops out.
Bruvik uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perez.
Bruvik lands a jab to the nose.
Bruvik lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Perez at a distance.
Perez takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle, before Bruvik throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Perez's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Bruvik lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Ronny Bruvik!
A very excited looking Ronny Bruvik rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xavier David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Raphael Nero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David comes to the cage accompanied by Bring The Pain. Xavier David has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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185 lbs
28 - 20 - 2 |
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29
174 lbs
14 - 8 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 20 - 2, fighting out of New York, Xavier David!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raphael Nero!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some bone on bone action there as Nero checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
David throws out a loose jab but Nero uses good head movement to avoid it.
David looks to score with a jab to the body but Nero is just out of range.
Nero waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract David.
David lands with a right hand.
A head kick misses from David.
We've been told by David's head coaches at Philly Dawgz MMA - PIT Inc that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
David takes a jab right on the kisser.
David scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nero doesn't seem bothered though.
Nero avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
David throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nero stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A head kick by David misses
and Nero counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for David!
David throws Nero to one side and escapes!
The fighters circling - David throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
David takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nero lands a glancing blow to the side of David's head.
David throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Nero.
Nero dodges the punch combination from David.
Xavier David is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Nero misses.
David scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A thudding body kick lands there by David!
David leaves Nero with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nero slips under a jab.
David pulls out of a head kick attempt.
David throws a body kick that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from David.
Nero lands a nice leg kick that just misses David's sensitive parts.
David does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
David loads up on a big right hand but Nero slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David throws a jab when Nero was well out of range.
David throws a hook to the side of Nero's head but Nero sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Xavier David seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
David misses with a hook
and Nero counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Nero won't allow David to get back to his feet.
Nero connects with a couple of short punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Nero is standing up over David. David looks to escape but Nero dives into side control.
The strikes coming from Nero are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nero lands some shots froms side control.
David wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Nero lands some shots froms side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael Nero dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
David lands a leg kick that knocks Nero off balance momentarily.
David misses with a looping right.
Nero shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nero scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Nero wants to lay and pray for a moment but David keeps working.
Nero is trying to get an arm triangle but David is defending well.
Nero tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
David is trying to buck Nero off.
David taking a bit of punishment here - Nero scoring with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David tries to escape but Nero is in control.
Nero tries to move to mount but David blocks the move with his legs.
David is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Nero asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Nero throws a strike aimed at the side of David's head but David avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
David parries the strikes from Nero easily there. Nero is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable David to escape.
David pushes Nero away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nero gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Nero wants to lay and pray for a moment but David keeps working.
Nero tries to move into full mount but can't pass David's legs.
David pushes Nero away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Nero gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
David is looking to get back to his feet here but Nero is keeping cool and he's managed to take David's back.
Nero has David flattened out and is raining down punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David holding both Nero 's hands and preventing any damage.
Nero tries to keep control of the position but David is staying busy.
Nero somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Nero is riding his opponent, not letting David buck him off.
David wants to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nero has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for David.
David is trapped and Nero is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Will Nero go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Nero lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Nero trying to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nero lands a shot to the body.
David holding both Nero 's hands and preventing any damage.
Nero has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nero struggling to land strikes to the head as David covers up.
Nero has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Well, with Nero on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before David is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Nero has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
David controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position.
David covering up well and avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nero lands strikes to the head.
David looking to stop the rear naked choke attempt by controlling the hands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
David covering up well under a series of strikes from Nero.
David trying to get back to his feet but Nero is in full control for now.
Nero throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
David manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Nero slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
David motions for Nero to come forward. David throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nero slips under a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael Nero showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! David's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Nero throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nero ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nero has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from David finds it's way round the side to connect with Nero's head.
David cracks Nero with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Xavier David is winning the standup battle so far.
David cracks Nero with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nero gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A low kick from Nero misses
and David counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
David scores with a sloppy right hand. Nero should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David swings widly with a right hand
and Nero counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
David tries to kick Nero off but Nero keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
David avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Nero.
Nero lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Nero is looking to take a break and control but David is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Nero 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nero thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed David's head.
David wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nero seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Nero stops David from getting back to his feet.
Raphael Nero has got the better of the ground game so far.
Nero wants to control but David is keeping him busy.
Nero is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, David has managed to free his arm - good work.
Nice strikes from Nero there.
David is trying to stand up here but Nero is controlling him well.
Nero scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Nero seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
David is trying to stand.
Nero not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Nero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nero sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. David defending well though.
David blocking the ground and pound attempt from Nero.
Xavier David has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nero stops David from getting back to his feet.
Nero is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
David wants to get back to his feet.
Nero wants to pass to mount but David is defending the position.
David wants to get back to his feet.
Raphael Nero is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
David misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Nero not doing much here.
David is looking to escape.
Nero sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
David throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David misses with an uppercut
and Nero counters with a single leg into guard. David didn't expect that.
Nero trying to control the position from guard on top but David is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nero controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nero trying to control but David is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Nero not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raphael Nero comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nero 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raphael Nero!
Raphael Nero thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vintage Vodka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonel Lutsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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30
203 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
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33
192 lbs
24 - 10 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vintage Vodka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leonel Lutsky!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
An inside leg kick lands from Vodka.
Lutsky plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Vodka avoids the body shot from Lutsky.
Vodka blocks a head kick by Lutsky.
Lutsky fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Vodka lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to the body from Vodka misses
and Lutsky counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Lutsky uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vodka.
Lutsky moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lutsky uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vodka has time to react.
Vodka throws out a powerful jab.
Lutsky throws a body kick that misses.
Lutsky throws a head kick but Vodka moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vodka throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lutsky's head.
Lutsky's corner calls for a 1-2. Lutsky obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Vodka looks to score with a jab to the body but Lutsky is just out of range.
Vodka throws a jab when Lutsky was well out of range.
Lutsky uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Vodka has time to react.
Lutsky paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vodka takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Vodka is rocked!
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Lutsky! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Leonel Lutsky!
After winning the bout, Leonel Lutsky thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Spade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Klein East (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). East has chosen Cold as Ice- M.O.P. as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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37
196 lbs
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205 lbs
41 - 25 - 1 |
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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
37 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Scott Spade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
41 - 25 - 1, fighting out of New York, Klein East!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
East 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 thudding body kick lands there by East!
East keeps the fight on the outside.
East misses with a body shot.
East missing with a left hand there. Spade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
East drops his hands momentarily and Spade takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
East does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Spade just misses with a punch to the body.
Spade is looking to clinch.
Spade chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before East can pounce on him.
East closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Spade did well to prevent East getting side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spade has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. East is working away from the top position though.
East throws a strike but Spade avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Spade keeping full guard, as East tries to pass.
Spade seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Spade working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from East.
Spade controls East momentarily but East frees himself.
Spade is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
East slips nicely into half guard.
East passes to side control.
East looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
East scores with punches from side control.
East looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Spade tries to buck East off but East is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
East goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Spade has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for East but great work by Spade.
East gets back to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Spade is looking to advance position but East won't allow it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spade missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Spade not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
East manages to get to full guard.
East looking to hit a scissor sweep but Spade is one step ahead there.
Spade has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of East is proving hard to escape from.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
East had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Spade defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
East keeping moving, preventing Spade from controlling successfully.
East looking for a sweep. Not yet East, not yet.
East has momentary wrist control but Spade slips an elbow through the middle.
Spade avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
East keeping moving, preventing Spade from controlling successfully.
Spade is really struggling to control East but he's trying to hold on to the position.
East had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Spade defends it easily.
Spade avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Spade has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
East throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spade's corner is telling him to maintain position.
East looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Spade trying to control the position from guard on top but East is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
East working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Spade has passed into half guard!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
East looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Spade looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spade is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, East has managed to free his arm - good work.
Spade missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klein East dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Spade swings for the body but East moves out of range.
Spade throws out a loose jab but East uses good head movement to avoid it.
East throws a nice looking combination but Spade bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Spade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
East walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
East looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Spade is fending him off so far but East persists. Nope, Spade circles away and we're back to standing.
East connects with a body shot.
Spade throws a wild body kick that East sees coming a mile off.
East stuffs the takedown attempt from Spade. Spade gets slowly back to his feet.
East looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
East misses with a kick to the body.
East moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Spade throws a body punch but East moves out of range.
Spade misses with a body shot.
East throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
East fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spade.
Spade throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
East throws a low kick but Spade avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
East blocks the body kick.
East is trying hard to land a takedown here. Spade sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
East misses with a low kick.
A swing and a miss from East.
Spade thuds a left hand into East's body.
East doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
East keeps the fight on the outside.
Spade slips a straight right by East.
East misses the shot to the body.
Spade works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Spade looks to throw the jab but East is out of range.
Spade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice body kick from Spade.
East slips under a jab from Spade.
East takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spade looks to score with a jab to the body but East is just out of range.
East throws out a leg kick but Spade moves out of range and East only half commits.
East on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
That kick from East tenderised Spade's leg. Spade is trying to keep his angry face on.
East misses with an uppercut. Spade saw that one coming.
Spade looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spade swings for the body but East moves out of range.
Spade is looking to wear down East with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Spade keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
East takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Scott Spade is winning the standup battle so far.
East moves out of range as Spade throws a body kick.
East throws a nice outside leg kick.
East turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
East fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spade.
Spade throws a nice inside leg kick.
Spade scores with a hook to the body. East takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Spade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from East.
Spade gets cracked with a nice right hand there by East.
East lands a nice shot that snaps Spade's head back.
East uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spade.
Spade moves out of range of the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
East misses with an uppercut. Spade saw that one coming.
East thumps Spade with a low kick.
Spade lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
East slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Spade lands a lovely overhand right.
Spade tries a head kick but it misses.
Spade is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Spade swinging wildly here.
East thows a body shot but no joy.
Spade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spade throws a head kick that East semi-blocks.
Spade throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Spade tries to close the distance and clinch but East swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Spade stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Spade scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Spade.
Spade swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
East lands with a shot to the body.
Spade looking to land some kicks to the body here.
East tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Spade defends well and East ends up having to push Spade into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Scott Spade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klein East.
East misses with a body punch.
Spade tries to work over East's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spade is leaning against East and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
East is breathing heavily.
East lands an uppercut.
Spade displaying some good clinch control by pressing East up against the cage.
Spade scores with a nice hook to the head.
East blocks an uppercut.
East is trying to pull guard but Spade turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spade lands a right hand that snaps the head of East backwards.
Spade blocks a body shot from East.
East goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spade blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Spade dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Spade feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Easts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
East slips a jab and a cross from Spade.
Spade looks to score with a jab to the body but East is just out of range.
East throws a low kick but it's checked well by Spade.
Spade throws a body punch but East moves out of range.
East looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spade lands a nice hook to East's body. East takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
East fails to land with a series of punches.
East throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but East manages to avoid it.
East punishes Spade's body with a nice straight punch.
East uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spade.
The crowd cheers as East lands an impressive looking overhand right. Spade doesn't seem phased though.
Spade looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Klein East seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - East throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
East pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from East.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick by East misses
enabling Spade to counter with a crisp jab.
Spade misses with a low kick as East jumps back.
East connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Spade momentarily.
Nice body punch from East.
East misses with a head kick.
Spade connects with a jab.
East takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Spade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Spade takes a swing at East's ribcage but misses.
East takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
East fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spade.
East lands a leg kick that knocks Spade off balance momentarily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Spade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but East manages to avoid it.
East circles away from the clinch attempt.
East closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - East lands in his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
East trying to control the position from guard on top but Spade is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Klein East has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
East looking to pass the guard.
East working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spade working a defensive guard here.
East drops back, looking for a kneebar! Spade looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Spade looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Spade!
East is looking for a sweep.
Spade lands some shots froms side control.
Spade working the ground and pound but East is defending the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
East is looking to regain half guard here but Spade keeps moving and retains side control.
Spade connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused East some visible discomfort.
Spade looking to punish the body of his opponent here but East is avoiding damage well.
Spade in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
East managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Spade.
Spade is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but East is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Spade thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Spade landing a few strikes.
East is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Spade off and has taken his back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
East is not going to allow Spade to sit and survive in this position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
East has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Spade.
East cracks Spade with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Spade from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Well, with East on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Spade is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
East working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
East scores with punches to the body.
East looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Spade is controlling East 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
East looking for a sweep. Not yet East, not yet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Klein East.
I think East has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klein East!
Klein East very nearly forgot to thank Firebird Designs 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 Vadim Lavrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Foul Play (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Play has chosen Simon Says-Pharaohe Monche as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
24 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vadim Lavrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 22 - 1, fighting out of New York, Foul Play!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Play looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A leg kick checked by Lavrov.
Nice shot by Play.
Lavrov scores with a nice strike.
Lavrov is looking to slow Play down with leg kicks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Play. Lavrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Play misses with a jab to the body
and Lavrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Play tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lavrov was well out of range. Poor timing from Play.
Foul Play seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch combination from Play misses.
Play misses with a low kick.
Play slips under a jab.
Lavrov with a jab.
Play wants to land a leg kick but Lavrov is out of range.
Good leg kick by Lavrov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Play misses with a looping right.
Play misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lavrov throws a sloppy head kick and Play moves out of range easily.
Play misses with a wild body shot.
Lavrov misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Play.
Play looks to score with a jab to the body but Lavrov is just out of range.
Lavrov blocks a jab.
Lavrov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Play. Play obviously looking to wear him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lavrov.
Lavrov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been informed that Play has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Play throws a shot from downtown. Lavrov moves away and avoids it.
Lavrov avoids the head kick by Play.
Lavrov avoids the body shot from Play.
Play scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lavrov - that will leave a mark!
Play is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Lavrov rather than just go for the knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Play swings for the body but Lavrov moves out of range.
Lavrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Play throws out the jab.
Nice uppercut there from Lavrov.
A good leg kick by Play.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Lavrov.
Lavrov scores with a shot to the body.
Lavrov misses with a looping right.
A good leg kick by Play.
Play just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Lavrov.
Play throws a leg kick
and Lavrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Lavrov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice shot by Play.
Lavrov lands a jab.
Play moves out of range of the body kick from Lavrov.
Play with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Play throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lavrov is breathing heavily.
A jab from Play finds it's way through Lavrov's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Play cracks a nice hook into Lavrov's ribs.
Lavrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Play thows a leg kick but Lavrov checks it
and Lavrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Lavrov swings for the body but Play moves out of range.
Play connects with a crisp jab.
Lavrov is rocked!
Play uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lavrov.
Play 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.
Play misses with an uppercut.
Play tries to land a leg kick but Lavrov saw it coming and moves away.
Play comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Play scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lavrov doesn't seem bothered though.
Play misses the shot to the body.
Play slips a jab from Lavrov.
Play misses with a hook.
Play will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Play throws a body punch but Lavrov moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Play.
Lavrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Play swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Play throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Play tries to bum rush Lavrov with a series of wild strikes but Lavrov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lavrov defending well as Play loads up on a big left hand.
Play scoring well with a low kick there.
Play takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Play checks a low kick from Lavrov.
Play misses with a kick to the body.
Lavrov walks into a jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lavrov ducks under a wild hook from Play.
Play misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lavrov counters with a nice body kick.
Lavrov defending well as Play loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Play misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Foul Play dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lavrov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Play.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Play, right into the meat.
Lavrov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Play misses with a jab, cross combination.
A big right from Lavrov misses.
Play tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Play misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Play. Lavrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lavrov avoids the body shot from Play.
Play wants to land a leg kick but Lavrov is out of range.
Play cracks Lavrov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Play misses with a looping left.
Foul Play seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Play with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lavrov to score with a decent uppercut.
Lavrov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Play.
Play swings widly with a right hand
and Lavrov counters with a good low kick that Play was not able to check.
Play jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Play 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 Lavrov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lavrov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Play lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lavrov at a distance.
Play throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lavrov scores with a nice head shot.
Lavrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Play.
Play moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Play tenderised Lavrov's leg. Lavrov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Play fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lavrov throws a jab when Play was well out of range.
Lavrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Play.
Play lands a glancing blow to the side of Lavrov's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Play throws a body punch but Lavrov moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lavrov.
Play misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sloppy strikes from Play. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Play jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Play has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lavrov finds it's way round the side to connect with Play's head.
Play throws a sloppy body shot
and Lavrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Play lands an overhand right.
Lavrov lands a nice looking body shot.
Play throws a body punch but Lavrov moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lavrov.
Lavrov slips under a jab.
A swing and a miss from Play.
Lavrov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lavrov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Lavrov ducks under a wild hook from Play.
Lavrov feints a jab promting Play to slip. Lavrov then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Play slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Lavrov staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Play throws a nice inside leg kick.
Play throws a right and a left that Lavrov avoids nicely.
Play just misses with a punch to the body.
Play misses the shot to the body.
Lavrov tests Play's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lavrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Play.
Play throws a hook to the side of Lavrov's head but Lavrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lavrov ducks under a wild hook from Play.
Lavrov blocks a leg kick.
Lavrov blocks a jab.
Lavrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Play was well out of range. Poor timing from Lavrov.
Play misses with a body shot.
Play throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lavrov. That's going to slow Play down.
Play takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Play misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Play is breathing heavily.
Play takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
Play takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lavrov cracks Play with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A head kick misses from Lavrov.
Lavrov scores with a leg kick.
Lavrov throws a leg kick which misses Play's front leg but catches the back leg as Play tries to avoid it.
We've been told by Lavrov's head coaches at Philly Dawgz MMA - PIT Inc that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A head kick from Lavrov lands but Play takes it in his stride.
Play tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Play looks to score with a jab to the body but Lavrov is just out of range.
Lavrov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lavrov moves out of range of the body kick.
Lavrov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Foul Play will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Decent striking displayed by Lavrov there.
Play misses with a leg kick.
Lavrov connects with a solid leg kick.
Play throws a hook to the side of Lavrov's head but Lavrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lavrov lands a nice looking kick to the body. Play takes a step back to recover.
A good leg kick by Lavrov.
Play looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Play misses with a body kick.
Lavrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Play.
Lavrov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Play cracks the inside of Lavrov's front leg.
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!
Play ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lavrov moves away.
Play takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Play throws out a loose jab but Lavrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Play takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Play avoids a kick to the body.
Lavrov avoids the body shot from Play.
Play throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Play takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Play walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lavrov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good exchange - Lavrov coming out on top.
Lavrov thows a body kick. Play tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lavrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Play has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Play dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lavrov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Play throws out a leg kick but Lavrov moves out of range and Play only half commits.
Lavrov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Play. That did some damage!
Lavrov slips under a jab.
Play throws a predictable looking body shot
and Play takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Play waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lavrov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Play throws the kick towards the body but Lavrov avoids it.
Play moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lavrov cracks Play with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Play chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lavrov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lavrov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Play pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A shot to the liver by Play. Beautiful body shot.
Lavrov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Lavrov thuds his right hand into Play's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Play is rocked!
Play throws a body kick that misses.
Play gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lavrov.
Play is still on wobbly legs! Can Lavrov finish him?
Play swings for the body but Lavrov moves out of range.
Vadim Lavrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Play uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lavrov.
Play seems to have recovered his senses.
Play feints and then cracks Lavrov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lavrov down.
Play throws a shot to the body.
Play delivers a nice body kick.
Play throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lavrov on the side of the head.
Nice cross by Play.
Lavrov with a nice cross.
Play moves away from the strike by Lavrov.
Play fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lavrov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Play walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lavrov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Play fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Play thows a body shot but no joy.
Play paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Foul Play 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.
Lavrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Play sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Play lands a glancing blow to the side of Lavrov's head.
Play lands with a hook. Lavrov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Play throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Play connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lavrov's hands.
Lavrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Play throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lavrov throws a sloppy head kick and Play moves out of range easily.
Play bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Play.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Play lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lavrov's sensitive parts.
A shot to the liver by Play. Beautiful body shot.
Play throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice body punch from Play.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Foul Play.
Well Play has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Foul Play!
Foul Play made sure to mention his sponsor, Firebird Designs in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ratt Hughes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shelton Harrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hughes comes into the arena with Country boy can survive blaring out of the sound system. Harrell has chosen Ellie Goulding - Burn as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ratt Hughes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 14 - 2, fighting out of New York, Shelton Harrell!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hughes dives in and grabs Harrell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Harrell pushes down on Hughes's head and hops out.
Hughes shoots and misses
and Harrell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hughes shoots in for a takedown but Harrell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ratt Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes blocks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hughes. Harrell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harrell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hughes.
Hughes throws a right hand that misses
and Harrell counters with a slapping leg kick.
Harrell misses with a right hand
and Hughes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Harrell avoids the body shot from Hughes.
Hughes throws a predictable looking body shot
and Harrell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hughes thinking.
Hughes dips to his left and cracks Harrell with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hughes is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Shelton Harrell is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harrell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hughes checks the leg kick.
Hughes lands a jab-cross combination.
It looks like Shelton Harrell has been cut.
Hughes lands a nice looking body shot.
Hughes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Harrell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hughes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Harrell moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes throws an off balance right hand
and Harrell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harrell throws a looping overhand right but Hughes ducks down to avoid it.
Harrell thows a leg kick but Hughes checks it
and Hughes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Harrell.
A left lands for Harrell.
Ratt Hughes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hughes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Harrell throws out a leg kick but Hughes moves out of range and Harrell only half commits.
Harrell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hughes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harrell counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the body from Hughes misses
and Harrell counters with a nice uppercut.
Hughes with a nice cross.
Hughes dives in and scores a takedown into Harrell's guard.
Harrell controlling Hughes's posture.
We've been hearing that Hughes has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Harrell looking for a sweep. Not yet Harrell, not yet.
Hughes loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Harrell is controlling Hughes's posture.
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!
Hughes throws a strike but Harrell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Hughes working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes looking for a sweep. Not yet Hughes, not yet.
Hughes is working hard here to advance position.
Hughes is controlling Harrell's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hughes wants to sweep here but Harrell controlling him for the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hughes misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Harrell to counter with a crisp jab.
Hughes misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ratt Hughes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shelton Harrell's cut.
That's time! Hughes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Harrell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Harrell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hughes.
Hughes connects with a right hand. Harrell shakes it off.
Hughes misses with an uppercut
and Harrell makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Harrell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hughes drives through with a takedown into guard.
Harrell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Harrell manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Harrell controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Harrell trying to control but Hughes is having none of it.
Harrell avoids the attempt from Hughes to control.
Harrell controlling from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Harrell takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Hughes is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Harrell content just to control the position here.
Harrell tries to control but Hughes wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is looking to get to half guard.
Harrell trying to control but Hughes is having none of it.
Hughes is trying to escape the mount.
Hughes wants to control but Harrell is having none of it.
Hughes gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrell is pressing down on Hughes's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hughes is holding on for now.
Harrell is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Shelton Harrell has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Hughes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hughes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harrell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hughes checks a leg kick.
Harrell connects with a body shot that sends Hughes's belly button to the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ratt Hughes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shelton Harrell's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Hughes blocks a head kick by Harrell.
Hughes shoots in but Harrell avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Harrell throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hughes fails with the takedown.
Hughes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hughes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hughes fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ratt Hughes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hughes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hughes throws a hook but Harrell avoids it easily.
Harrell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hughes looks for a takedown but Harrell sprawls well.
Harrell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hughes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Harrell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Hughes somewhat.
Hughes moves out of range of the leg kick from Harrell.
Shelton Harrell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrell displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Hughes.
A low kick from Harrell misses
and Hughes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hughes checks a leg kick.
Harrell avoids the body shot from Hughes.
Harrell defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Hughes.
Hughes connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hughes misses with an uppercut. Harrell saw that one coming.
Hughes misses with an uppercut. Harrell saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hughes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Harrell sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Harrell slips a jab from Hughes.
Hughes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Harrell.
Hughes throws an off balance right hand
and Harrell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hughes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hughes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harrell lands a big head kick that sends Hughes tumbling to the mat! Harrell takes a step backwards and waves Hughes back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Hughes is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hughes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Harrell defends it nicely.
Oh Hughes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harrell attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hughes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hughes seems to have got his legs back now.
Harrell lands a high kick!
Hughes avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hughes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hughes throws a combination that misses
and Harrell counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hughes's knee momentarily.
Hughes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harrell jabs at Hughes's body.
Hughes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Harrell defends well and Hughes ends up having to push Harrell into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shelton Harrell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Hughes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ratt Hughes!
Ratt Hughes seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tallak Hrolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jai Malek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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305 lbs
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260 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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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
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tallak Hrolf !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jai Malek!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Malek has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Malek tries a head kick but it misses.
Hrolf will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Malek 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.
Malek throws a head kick but Hrolf moves out of range.
Hrolf fails with a takedown attempt.
Hrolf jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A good leg kick by Malek.
Malek throws a front kick aimed at Hrolf 's knee but Hrolf avoids it well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hrolf ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A head kick from Malek lands but Hrolf takes it in his stride.
Hrolf connects with a nice looking jab.
Malek slaps away a takedown attempt from Hrolf , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Malek connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malek takes one on the button.
Malek throws a sloppy head kick and Hrolf moves out of range easily.
No luck for Hrolf with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tallak Hrolf . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Malek moves into the clinch successfully.
Malek misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hrolf .
Malek tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hrolf gets control of Malek's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hrolf will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Malek trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Malek preventing the sweep.
Malek drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hrolf manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Malek has Hrolf in his guard.
Hrolf is in close to Malek's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malek working for a triangle but Hrolf defends it easily.
Hrolf lands a couple of digs.
Hrolf trying to stand up but can't free himself from Malek's guard.
Hrolf postures up and lands a big shot to Malek's brow.
Hrolf has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hrolf avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Malek has momentary wrist control but Hrolf slips an elbow through the middle.
Malek working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hrolf doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hrolf manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hrolf scoring with some ground and pound.
Hrolf is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hrolf postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Malek is rocked!
Malek keeping moving, preventing Hrolf from controlling successfully.
Malek is still in real trouble! Can Hrolf finish him?
Hrolf keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Malek's head.
Hrolf loads up on a big left hand. Malek felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Hrolf looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Malek can't hide his disappointment, as Hrolf celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tallak Hrolf !
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