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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mason Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Langston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watson comes to the cage accompanied by How Much For One Rib?. Langston has chosen Al Kapone - You Ain't Stoppin Me as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mason Watson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Bobby Langston!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Langston keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bobby Langston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Watson takes a swing at Langston's ribcage but misses.
Watson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Langston.
Langston swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Langston with a jab.
Langston throws out a loose jab but Watson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Langston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Watson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Watson trying to control the position but Langston is working away.
Langston is looking to regain half guard here but Watson keeps moving and retains side control.
Watson looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Langston is avoiding damage well.
Watson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Langston knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Watson 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langston managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Watson.
Watson misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Langston is looking for a sweep.
Watson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Watson trying to control the position but Langston is working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Langston dodges the ground and pound from Watson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson working the head with strikes.
Langston takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
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!
Watson tries to score with some ground and pound. Langston controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Watson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Watson lands some shots froms side control.
Watson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Watson crashes against the mat.
Watson tries to score with some ground and pound. Langston controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Langston parries the strikes from Watson easily there. Watson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Langston to escape.
Watson throws an elbow but Langston slips to the side and avoids it well.
Watson tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Watson is trying to get an arm triangle but Langston is defending well.
Langston keeps Watson under control for a moment.
Watson is looking to take a break and control but Langston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Watson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Langston knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sloppy strikes there by Watson.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Watson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Watson misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mason Watson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A big left from Watson misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Watson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Watson misses the shot to the body.
Langston scores with a leg kick.
Langston throws a leg kick
and Watson counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Watson tries to throw a body punch but Langston avoids it by throwing Watson back against the cage.
Langston is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Langston is pressed up against the cage. Watson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Langston down to the mat. Langston avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Langston throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Langston clobbers Watson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Mason Watson has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick from Langston misses.
Watson defending well as Langston loads up on a big left hand.
Langston tries a low kick but Watson avoids it.
Langston feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Watson's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Langston takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Langston motions for Watson to come forward. Langston throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Langston throws a leg kick
and Watson holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Langston misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Langston blocks a body shot from Watson.
I was talking to Watson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Langston fails to land.
Langston doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Langston lands with a short shot to the head.
Watson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Langston is keeping busy.
Watson has Langston pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Langston manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mason Watson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Watson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Langston.
Watson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Langston takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Bobby Langston has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Watson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Watson is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Langston misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Watson tries a body shot but Langston blocks it.
Langston tries a body shot but Watson blocks it.
Watson blocks a body shot from Langston.
Langston lands with a light punch inside.
Watson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Langston scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Watson.
Langston working aggressively here.
Watson blocks a body shot from Langston.
Watson lands an uppercut.
Langston working aggressively here.
Watson misses with the head strike.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Watson here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Watson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson stalling in the clinch but Langston improves position.
Langston pushes Watson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mason Watson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Langston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Watson stalling against the cage.
Watson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Langston creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Watson with a big uppercut! Watson tries to clinch up but Langston pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Watson to the mat! Watson covers up and Langston unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bobby Langston!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bobby Langston thanked KAISER for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xavier David (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jafar Mehtmeht (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). David comes to the cage accompanied by Bring The Pain. Mehtmeht has chosen shakira - ojos asi as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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174 lbs
19 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 21 - 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
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jafar Mehtmeht!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Reed Andrews and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
David throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mehtmeht misses with a low kick.
David bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mehtmeht throws a hook to the side of David's head but David sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
David on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! David crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Mehtmeht - the referee stops the clock and David gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Mehtmeht. David manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Mehtmeht waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract 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.
Mehtmeht scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mehtmeht uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before David has time to react.
Mehtmeht thows a body shot but no joy.
David throws a chopping leg kick but Mehtmeht manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
David avoids the body shot from Mehtmeht.
Some bone on bone action there as David checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Mehtmeht attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
David misses with a looping left.
Mehtmeht lands a glancing blow to the side of David's head.
Mehtmeht instigates a clinch.
Mehtmeht looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mehtmeht lands a left hand that snaps the head of David backwards.
David misses with the head strike.
Mehtmeht gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
David managing to block the knees to the body from Mehtmeht.
David misses with a punch on the inside.
David lands an elbow that stopped Mehtmeht in his tracks for a moment.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from David.
A quick uppercut on the inside from David.
Mehtmeht throws an elbow but it's blocked.
With the fighters up against the cage, David throws an elbow but misses.
Mehtmeht throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but David blocks it with crossed arms.
Mehtmeht is looking to break free of the clinch but David has double underhooks.
Mehtmeht is trying to stall.
Mehtmeht looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
David managing to block the knees to the body from Mehtmeht.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mehtmeht misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mehtmeht works on David's body with a couple of short punches.
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!
Mehtmeht is trying to stall.
Mehtmeht tries to work over David's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mehtmeht blocks a body shot from David.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
David swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mehtmeht lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of David backwards.
David lands a damaging elbow.
Mehtmeht trying to stall but David improves his position.
A nice left hand lands by David.
David lands a nice elbow.
David throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stalling in the clinch from Mehtmeht.
Mehtmeht has a couple of punches blocked by David.
David landing knees to the head.
David creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mehtmeht's defenses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
David creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mehtmeht's defenses.
David throws a punch but it's blocked by Mehtmeht.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
David lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mehtmeht blocks an uppercut.
David scores with a nice hook to the head.
David lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
David blocks an uppercut.
Mehtmeht can't find room to land a body shot as David controls the action.
David lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mehtmeht misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mehtmeht blocks a body shot from David.
David lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
David trying to land knees to the body.
Mehtmeht lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Mehtmeht.
Mehtmeht blocks a body shot from David.
David blocks an elbow strike from Mehtmeht.
Mehtmeht lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of David backwards.
Mehtmeht lands an elbow that stopped David in his tracks for a moment.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mehtmeht gets through David's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mehtmeht lands an uppercut.
Mehtmeht pushes David back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
David scores a nice knee to the body.
Mehtmeht's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, David just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mehtmeht's brow.
Mehtmeht stalling in the clinch but David improves position.
David misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mehtmeht blocks the elbow strike.
Mehtmeht misses with an elbow strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mehtmeht.
David lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mehtmeht takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by David.
Mehtmeht crunches a lovely knee into David's ribcage.
Mehtmeht lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down David.
David is breathing heavily.
David avoiding damage as Mehtmeht throws knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mehtmeht creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mehtmeht tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Mehtmeht scores with an uppercut up the middle.
David working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jafar Mehtmeht will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
David blocks the body kick.
Mehtmeht connects with the punch.
A shot to the body from Mehtmeht misses
and David counters with a straight right hand.
David uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mehtmeht.
David checks the leg kick nicely there.
Mehtmeht throws a body punch but David moves out of range.
A jab from Mehtmeht does it's job there.
A head kick misses from Mehtmeht.
David throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
David on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Mehtmeht throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mehtmeht throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mehtmeht is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
David staying out of range there.
Mehtmeht rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and David counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mehtmeht throws a big shot that misses.
Mehtmeht looks to land a left hand but David moved out of range nicely.
Mehtmeht lands with a nice body kick.
Mehtmeht moves out of range as David strikes.
David's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mehtmeht connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! David scrambles back to his feet.
Jafar Mehtmeht seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mehtmeht walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
David avoids a kick to the body.
Mehtmeht pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
David dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Mehtmeht. That did some damage!
David gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mehtmeht.
Jafar Mehtmeht seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mehtmeht misses with a looping left.
David moves forwards but Mehtmeht connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot by Mehtmeht.
Mehtmeht connects with an inside leg kick.
David blocks a leg kick.
David misses with a wild combination.
Mehtmeht is looking to slow David down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from David.
Mehtmeht defending well as David loads up on a big left hand.
David slips a straight right by Mehtmeht.
Mehtmeht loads up on a big right hand but David slips the punch.
David takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
David sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
David looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mehtmeht checks a leg kick.
David displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mehtmeht throws out the jab.
Mehtmeht just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mehtmeht lands a nice shot to the body.
Mehtmeht closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mehtmeht throws an elbow but misses.
Mehtmeht lands an elbow just above David 's eye.
David misses with an elbow over the top.
David is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
David lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mehtmeht backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot in the inside from Mehtmeht.
David lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mehtmeht misses with the head strike.
Mehtmeht makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mehtmeht creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mehtmeht looking to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mehtmeht swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mehtmeht swings wildly with an uppercut but David uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, David just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mehtmeht's brow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jafar Mehtmeht showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Mehtmeht scores with a hook to the body. David takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A low kick from Mehtmeht is predictable there
and David counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mehtmeht gets off balance looking for a body kick
and David counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
David thumps Mehtmeht with a low kick.
David tries to bum rush Mehtmeht with a series of wild strikes but Mehtmeht uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
David throws a leg kick which misses Mehtmeht's front leg but catches the back leg as Mehtmeht tries to avoid it.
David moves out of range of the body kick from Mehtmeht.
David throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mehtmeht.
Mehtmeht misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from David.
David gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mehtmeht takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mehtmeht rushes David and presses him up against the cage.
David lands an elbow inside that Mehtmeht shrugs off.
David looks to throw an elbow but misses.
David unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mehtmeht lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Mehtmeht misses with some punches.
David works on Mehtmeht's body with a couple of short punches.
Mehtmeht misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mehtmeht's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mehtmeht lands a knee to the body.
Mehtmeht tries to land knees in the clinch but David avoids the damage to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by David.
David tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mehtmeht swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice elbow from Mehtmeht.
This has been an exciting period of action!
David scores with a knee to the head.
A short uppercut from David.
David can't find room to land a body shot as Mehtmeht controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mehtmeht throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Davids head.
Mehtmeht throws an elbow but it misses.
Mehtmeht scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mehtmeht swings wildly with an uppercut but David uses good head movement to avoid it.
David lands an elbow that stopped Mehtmeht in his tracks for a moment.
Mehtmeht cracks David with a nice body shot.
Mehtmeht is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. David is defending well for now.
David blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mehtmeht is looking to control David's arms but David gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mehtmeht has his back to the cage.
Mehtmeht lands a damaging elbow.
David blocks an elbow strike.
A left hand lands to the body for David.
Mehtmeht takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
David lands with a right to the head.
David landing some nice looking knees to the body.
David softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
David gets through Mehtmeht's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for David.
David tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Xavier David has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mehtmeht pushes off an throws an elbow but David leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mehtmeht.
Xavier David has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, David creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Mehtmeht on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right from Mehtmeht.
David lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mehtmeht backwards.
David scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mehtmeht trying to land knees to the body.
David swings away with an uppercut that misses.
David blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
David blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mehtmeht blocks the elbow strike.
David is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mehtmeht lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jafar Mehtmeht is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
David lands an elbow just above Mehtmeht 's eye.
Mehtmeht misses with a short punch on the inside.
David tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
David misses with the head strike.
David pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
David working aggressively here.
David swings away with an uppercut that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
David lands a nice knee to the body.
David working aggressively here.
David misses with an elbow over the top.
David trying to land knees to the body.
David connects with a nasty looking knee right to Mehtmeht's face.
Mehtmeht tries to break the clinch but David is controlling the position.
David tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
David using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Mehtmeht has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
David lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
David blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Mehtmeht avoids the elbow strike from David, against the cage.
David lands a damaging elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier David showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mehtmeht 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jafar Mehtmeht!
Our winner, Jafar Mehtmeht, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cory Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Forrest Griffin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steel's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Immortal Technique-Point of no return. Griffin has chosen Killing In The Name as his entrance music. Cory Steel could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Forrest Griffin's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 25 - 1, fighting out of New York, Cory Steel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Forrest Griffin!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel loads up on a big right hand but Griffin slips the punch.
Steel throws a series of punches but Griffin avoids them all with ease.
A head kick misses from Griffin.
Steel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Steel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Griffin dodges the punch combination from Steel.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Griffin tries a head kick but it misses.
Griffin 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.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griffin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Steel.
Steel ducks right into an uppercut from Griffin.
Steel throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel digs a good body shot into Griffin's ribs.
Steel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Forrest Griffin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel cracks a nice hook into Griffin's ribs.
Steel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Griffin.
Griffin dodges the punch combination from Steel.
Steel throws a series of punches but Griffin moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel takes one to the side of the head.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Griffin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steel is looking to wear down Griffin with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Griffin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Steel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Griffin misses with a two punch combination.
Steel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Griffin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Steel cracks Griffin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Steel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Griffin throws out the jab.
Griffin throws a head kick but Steel moves out of range.
Griffin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steel throws a body punch but Griffin moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griffin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griffin misses with a two punch combination.
A big left from Griffin misses.
Nice shot by Griffin.
Griffin is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Steel had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Griffin stalks Steel and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Steel's face. Steel staggers backwards, shaken.
Steel will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steel misses with a looping right.
Steel steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Griffin is out on his feet! Steel sets himself and nearly takes Griffin's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Cory Steel!
After the fight, Cory Steel was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Bishop (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronny Bruvik (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bruvik has chosen Rĺnny Bruvik as his entrance music. Ronny Bruvik is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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
18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Kevin Bishop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 16 - 2, fighting out of New York, Ronny Bruvik!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bishop blocks a head kick by Bruvik.
Bruvik stalks Bishop and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bishop's face. Bishop staggers backwards, shaken.
Bishop looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bishop fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bruvik manages to avoid it.
Bruvik shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bruvik swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bishop counters with a takedown into side control.
Bishop in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bishop slows the pace down.
Bishop trying to control the position but Bruvik is working away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bishop works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Bruvik is letting Bishop control him for a moment.
Bruvik takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Bishop landing a few strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bruvik tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bishop wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bishop working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Bishop sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Bruvik is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Bruvik manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bishop thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bruvik's head.
Bishop trying to control the action but Bruvik is working from the bottom.
Bishop tries to pass to full mount but Bruvik defends it.
Bruvik avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bishop.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bishop throwing shots but Bruvik is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruvik keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Bishop throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Bruvik to regain full guard.
Bishop postures up in Bruvik's guard and throws a big left but Bruvik blocks it.
Bruvik trying to control the position.
Bishop wants to control from the top but Bruvik keeps moving.
Bruvik utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruvik is pulling down on Bishop's head to control his posture.
Bishop will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Ronny Bruvik wasn't active enough on the ground.
Bishop avoids the body shot from Bruvik.
Bruvik throws a series of strikes that have Bishop backpedaling.
It looks like Kevin Bishop has been cut.
Bishop uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bruvik misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bruvik throws a hook but Bishop blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bruvik. Bishop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bishop keeps Bruvik at a distance using the push kick.
Bruvik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ronny Bruvik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bishop throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bruvik. Bishop does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Bishop as Bruvik shoots in.
Bishop motions for Bruvik to come forward. Bishop throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bishop lands a nice looking body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bruvik misses with a wild combination.
Good leg kick by Bishop there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bishop shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Bishop showed some decent athleticism there.
Bruvik tries to get to full guard but Bishop has control of the leg.
Bishop is looking to take a break and control but Bruvik is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bishop frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bruvik takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Bishop dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Bishop's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bruvik.
Bruvik doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bishop counters with a straight right hand.
Bruvik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bruvik looks to score with a jab to the body but Bishop is just out of range.
Jab from Bishop.
Bruvik throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bishop throws a jab when Bruvik was well out of range.
Bruvik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bishop.
Bishop takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bruvik is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bishop rather than just go for the knockout.
Bishop avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bruvik lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bishop moves out of range of the strikes.
Ronny Bruvik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bruvik throws a head kick but Bishop moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good standup being displayed there by Bruvik as he connects with a hook.
Nice shot by Bruvik.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bishop.
Bishop defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bruvik.
Bishop throws a leg kick
and Bruvik counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Bishop is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Bruvik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bishop is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bruvik tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bishop throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jab from Bishop.
Bruvik misses the shot to the body.
Bishop has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bruvik.
Bishop shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bruvik defends it nicely.
Bruvik on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bishop is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Bruvik's half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bishop thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bruvik's head.
Bishop prevents Bruvik from improving his position.
Bishop landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bishop is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bishop wants to control but Bruvik is keeping him busy.
Bruvik regains full guard. Nicely done.
Bruvik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bishop with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruvik is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bishop is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bruvik keeping moving, preventing Bishop from controlling successfully.
Bishop tries to free his leg and advance position but Bruvik is retaining full guard.
Bishop working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bruvik's head.
Bishop throwing strikes but missing.
Bishop stopping the sweep attempt from Bruvik.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bishop trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bishop wants to control from the top but Bruvik keeps moving.
Bruvik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bishop.
Bruvik wants to stand and escape but Bishop is having none of it.
Bishop working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bishop 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.
Bruvik keeping full guard, as Bishop tries to pass.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bishop cracks Bruvik with a solid left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bruvik controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Bishop dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Bishop's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Bruvik lands with a shot to the body.
Bruvik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bruvik fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bruvik scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Bruvik takes one on the button.
Bishop is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bruvik looks to land a combination but Bishop avoids it well.
Bruvik misses with a few strikes there.
Bishop scores with a shot to the body.
Bishop checks a leg kick.
Bishop with a jab.
Bruvik tries to work over Bishop's front leg with a kick but Bishop checks it.
Bishop misses with a wild body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bishop throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bishop lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ronny Bruvik seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bishop just misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop throws a body punch but Bruvik moves out of range.
Bishop throws a leg kick which misses Bruvik's front leg but catches the back leg as Bruvik tries to avoid it.
Bishop turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bishop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bishop tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bruvik sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bishop somewhat.
Bruvik is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bishop sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bruvik misses the shot to the body.
Bruvik shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Bishop defends it nicely.
Bruvik throws a lazy uppercut
and Bishop counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bruvik looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Bruvik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bruvik trying to control the action but Bishop is working from the bottom.
Bishop is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bishop is working hard here to advance position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bruvik thows a huge punch but Bishop dodges it nicely.
Bruvik trying to control from half guard but Bishop is working away.
Bruvik throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bruvik not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bishop gets back to full guard.
Bruvik scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bruvik lands a couple of elbows.
Bruvik trying to control the position from guard on top but Bishop is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bruvik tries to free his leg and advance position but Bishop is retaining full guard.
Bruvik cracks Bishop with a solid left hand.
Bruvik wants to control from the top but Bishop keeps moving.
Ronny Bruvik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bruvik postures up in Bishop's guard and throws a big left but Bishop blocks it.
Bishop working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bruvik.
Bruvik throwing strikes but missing.
Bruvik postures up in Bishop's guard and throws a big left but Bishop blocks it.
Bishop has Bruvik pulled in close to control his posture.
Bishop looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kevin Bishop overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bishop controlling the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bruvik chips away with some ground and pound.
Bishop is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronny Bruvik comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Bishop 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kevin Bishop!
A very excited looking Kevin Bishop 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Tornado CPW (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erkki Elastinen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tornado CPW's entrance music is Warning!. A fine choice. The crowd seem to be enjoying Elastinen's choice of entrance music: Cascada - Dangerous. Tyrone Tornado CPW has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tyrone Tornado CPW!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Erkki Elastinen!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elastinen dives in for a single leg takedown but Tornado CPW sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Elastinen is trying to drag Tornado CPW to the mat but Tornado CPW just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tornado CPW swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Elastinen looking for a takedown.
Tyrone Tornado CPW has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erkki Elastinen.
Tornado CPW softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tornado CPW gets underhooks to prevent Elastinen's takedown attempt.
Elastinen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tornado CPW gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Elastinen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tornado CPW after a bit of a struggle.
Tornado CPW lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Elastinen or not.
Tornado CPW lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tornado CPW goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tornado CPW misses with a body punch.
Tornado CPW can't find room to land a body shot as Elastinen controls the action.
Elastinen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tornado CPW gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Elastinen tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tornado CPW has Elastinen pushed against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Elastinen tries to score a body lock takedown but Tornado CPW shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tornado CPW dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Tornado CPW manages to break the clinch.
Elastinen shoots in for a takedown but Tornado CPW shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A combination from Tornado CPW does no damage.
Elastinen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tornado CPW sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tornado CPW looks to score with a jab to the body but Elastinen is just out of range.
Tornado CPW stuffs the takedown attempt from Elastinen. Elastinen gets slowly back to his feet.
Erkki Elastinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Elastinen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen shoots in for a takedown but Tornado CPW shows good takedown defense.
Tornado CPW pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Elastinen shoots in but no luck this time.
Elastinen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tornado CPW fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Elastinen, pushing him back against the cage.
Tornado CPW is working Elastinen over against the cage.
Elastinen blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elastinen is working for takedown but Tornado CPW is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tornado CPW lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Elastinen backwards.
Tornado CPW misses with some punches.
Tornado CPW breaks from the clinch.
Elastinen looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Elastinen misses with a takedown attempt - Tornado CPW sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Elastinen looks for a takedown but Tornado CPW sprawls well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tornado CPW takes the fight into the clinch.
Tornado CPW's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Tornado CPW lands a shoulder strike.
Tornado CPW lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tornado CPW misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tornado CPW prevents a takedown attempt there.
Tornado CPW is stalling here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tornado CPW swings wildly with an uppercut but Elastinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tornado CPW working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tornado CPW stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Elastinen is trying to drag Tornado CPW to the mat but Tornado CPW just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tornado CPW lands an uppercut.
Tornado CPW lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Elastinen.
Tornado CPW misses with some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Elastinen has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tornado CPW avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Elastinen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tornado CPW fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tornado CPW wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Tornado CPW 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.
Tornado CPW takes a swing at Elastinen's ribcage but misses.
Tornado CPW swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Elastinen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tornado CPW defends well and Elastinen ends up having to push Tornado CPW into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tornado CPW struggles to land a body shot inside as Elastinen controls his hands.
Elastinen is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Come on Tornado CPW - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tornado CPW doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Tornado CPW scores with a nice short uppercut.
Tornado CPW misses with a body punch.
Tornado CPW avoiding damage.
Tornado CPW cracks Elastinen with a nice body shot.
Tornado CPW lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elastinen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tornado CPW fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tyrone Tornado CPW has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erkki Elastinen.
Tornado CPW ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Elastinen moves away.
Elastinen tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tornado CPW defends well and Elastinen ends up having to push Tornado CPW into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tornado CPW is pressed up against the cage. Elastinen has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Tornado CPW down to the mat. Tornado CPW avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tornado CPW throws a body punch but Elastinen moves out of range.
Elastinen tries for a takedown but Tornado CPW circles away easily
and Tornado CPW counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Tornado CPW takes a swing at Elastinen's ribcage but misses.
Tornado CPW tries to sprawl but Elastinen drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tornado CPW kicks off Elastinen and gets to his feet.
Elastinen tries for a takedown but Tornado CPW circles away easily
and Tornado CPW counters with a straight right hand.
Elastinen slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tornado CPW throws a shot to the body.
Elastinen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tornado CPW.
Elastinen shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Elastinen showed some decent athleticism there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Elastinen stops Tornado CPW from getting back to his feet.
Elastinen wants to pass to mount but Tornado CPW is defending the position.
Elastinen keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've been hearing good reports from Tornado CPW's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Elastinen tries to pass the half guard into mount. Tornado CPW knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Elastinen stops Tornado CPW from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen is just content to waste time from the top position. Tornado CPW takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Elastinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tornado CPW is keeping the position for now.
Elastinen is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tornado CPW is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Elastinen is controlling him.
Elastinen tries to free his leg and advance position but Tornado CPW is retaining full guard.
Tornado CPW really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tornado CPW keeping moving, preventing Elastinen from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Erkki Elastinen.
Elastinen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Tornado CPW counters with a left to the body.
Tornado CPW fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Elastinen manages to avoid it.
A combination from Tornado CPW does no damage.
Tornado CPW thows a body shot but no joy.
Tornado CPW displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Elastinen.
Elastinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tornado CPW swats him away and circles back towards the center.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Elastinen shoots in for a takedown but Tornado CPW shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Elastinen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Tornado CPW tries to avoid it but Elastinen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Tornado CPW to the ground. Tornado CPW escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Tyrone Tornado CPW will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Tornado CPW moves into the clinch.
Elastinen has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tornado CPW after a bit of a struggle.
Tornado CPW gets underhooks to prevent Elastinen's takedown attempt.
Tornado CPW tries to work over Elastinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tornado CPW lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Elastinen looking for a takedown.
Tyrone Tornado CPW has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erkki Elastinen.
Tornado CPW gets through Elastinen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Elastinen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tornado CPW prevents it.
Tornado CPW stalling against the cage.
Elastinen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tornado CPW is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tyrone Tornado CPW has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Tornado CPW gets underhooks to prevent Elastinen's takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elastinen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Elastinen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Elastinen is working for takedown but Tornado CPW is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tornado CPW throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Elastinens head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tornado CPW seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Elastinen is trying to drag Tornado CPW to the mat but Tornado CPW just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Elastinen is working for takedown but Tornado CPW is calmly controlling the position for now.
Tornado CPW leaning his opponent against the cage.
Elastinen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tornado CPW fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tornado CPW rushes Elastinen and presses him up against the cage.
Elastinen is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Tornado CPW is defending well.
Elastinen wants a takedown but no success here.
Tornado CPW stalling.
Tornado CPW pushes Elastinen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Elastinen drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Tornado CPW gets the underhooks and prevents it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Elastinen prevents a body shot from Tornado CPW.
Elastinen tries for a takedown. No joy.
Tornado CPW scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen is looking for a takedown.
Tornado CPW breaks the clinch.
A big right from Tornado CPW misses.
Tornado CPW throws a body punch but Elastinen moves out of range.
Elastinen tries for a takedown but Tornado CPW sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Tornado CPW looks to score with a jab to the body but Elastinen is just out of range.
Tornado CPW scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Elastinen doesn't seem bothered though.
Elastinen avoids the body shot from Tornado CPW.
Tornado CPW fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Elastinen has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Elastinen fails with a takedown attempt.
Tyrone Tornado CPW is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tornado CPW.
Elastinen is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tornado CPW sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Elastinen has a takedown stuffed.
Tyrone Tornado CPW is winning the standup battle so far.
Tornado CPW digs a good hook to Elastinen's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Elastinen looks for a takedown but Tornado CPW sprawls well.
Tornado CPW connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tornado CPW throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tornado CPW closes the distance and clinches.
Tornado CPW throws a head punch that misses.
Tornado CPW stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Elastinen tries for a takedown but Tornado CPW manages to get underhooks.
Erkki Elastinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Elastinen misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Tornado CPW showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tornado CPW, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Tornado CPW!
After winning the bout, Tyrone Tornado CPW 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Shelton Harrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vadim Lavrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrell's entrance music is Ellie Goulding - Burn. A fine choice. 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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182 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
28 - 15 - 2, fighting out of New York, Shelton Harrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vadim Lavrov!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrell with a nice cross.
Lavrov blocks a low kick nicely.
A jab from Lavrov misses.
Lavrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harrell.
Lavrov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Harrell checks it well.
Harrell throws a hook to the side of Lavrov's head but Lavrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harrell motions for Lavrov to come forward. Harrell throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Harrell thuds his shin into the meat of Lavrov's side.
Harrell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harrell scores with a hook.
Harrell feints and then cracks Lavrov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lavrov down.
Lavrov blocks a head kick by Harrell.
Lavrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harrell throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lavrov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been told by Harrell's head coaches at Kick In The Nutz Gym (14 Elite Coaches, Low Cap) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Good leg kick by Harrell there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lavrov misses with a straight left.
Lavrov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Harrell.
Lavrov connects with a body shot.
Shelton Harrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lavrov looks to land a combination but Harrell avoids it well.
Harrell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lavrov throws out the jab.
Lavrov throws a head kick but Harrell moves out of range.
Harrell cracks Lavrov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Harrell throws out a loose jab but Lavrov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harrell thows a leg kick but Lavrov checks it
letting Lavrov counter with a right hand.
Harrell throws a nice head kick!
A telegraphed right hand from Harrell misses the target.
Lavrov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nice shot by Harrell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lavrov takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Harrell scores with a jab to the head.
Harrell scores with a spinning back kick!
Lavrov defending well as Harrell loads up on a big left hand.
Harrell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harrell fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lavrov checks it well.
Lavrov thuds a left hand into Harrell's body.
Harrell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Crunch! Harrell slams his shin into Lavrov's torso.
Lavrov throws a lazy right hand but Harrell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harrell catches Lavrov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lavrov misses with a hook. Harrell ducked under it nicely.
Lavrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Harrell lands.
Lavrov misses with an uppercut. Harrell saw that one coming.
Harrell throws a good cross that connects.
Harrell throws a wild body kick that Lavrov sees coming a mile off.
Harrell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lavrov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harrell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Harrell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Harrell waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lavrov.
Lavrov slips a straight right by Harrell.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lavrov.
Lavrov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Harrell checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrell throws a low kick but Lavrov moves out of range easily.
Harrell throws the kick towards the body but Lavrov avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Harrell as he connects with a hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Harrell.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Harrell misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Lavrov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Harrell - the referee stops the clock and Lavrov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Harrell. Lavrov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Lavrov moves out of range as Harrell strikes.
Lavrov loads up on a big right hand but Harrell slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Harrell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harrell lands a nice shot that snaps Lavrov's head back.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lavrov throws a hook but Harrell avoids it easily.
Harrell defending well as Lavrov loads up on a big left hand.
Harrell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lavrov manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shelton Harrell dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Harrell attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Harrell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harrell throws a half hearted mid kick.
Lavrov checks a leg kick.
Harrell throws a hook to the side of Lavrov's head but Lavrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Harrell misses with an uppercut. Lavrov saw that one coming.
Harrell throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Lavrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lavrov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Harrell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lavrov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Harrell connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lavrov scrambles back to his feet.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Harrell here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Harrell misses with a hook. Lavrov ducked under it nicely.
Harrell throws a leg kick but Lavrov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Harrell looks to score with a jab to the body but Lavrov is just out of range.
Harrell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lavrov under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrell tries to bum rush Lavrov with a series of wild strikes but Lavrov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lavrov misses the jab.
Harrell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice body kick there by Harrell.
Harrell misses with a head kick.
Lavrov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Harrell.
Harrell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lavrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lavrov thows a body shot but no joy.
Harrell misses with an uppercut. Lavrov saw that one coming.
Lavrov scores with a nice right hand.
Harrell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lavrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harrell.
Harrell misses with an uppercut.
Lavrov staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrell misses with a few strikes there.
Lavrov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Harrell.
Harrell throws a hook but Lavrov blocks it.
Lavrov blocks a head kick by Harrell.
Harrell wants to land a leg kick but Lavrov is out of range.
A head kick misses from Harrell.
Harrell throws a solid leg kick but Lavrov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Harrell.
Harrell tries a head kick but it misses.
Harrell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lavrov swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Harrell counters with a nice body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harrell throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harrell throws a hook but Lavrov avoids it easily.
Harrell scores with a sloppy right hand. Lavrov should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov throws a leg kick that misses.
Lavrov throws a lazy uppercut
and Lavrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lavrov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Harrell scores with a jab. Lavrov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A nice leg kick lands there from Harrell.
Harrell lands a leg kick that knocks Lavrov off balance momentarily.
Lavrov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lavrov throws the left hand but Harrell avoids the punch easily.
Harrell lands a high kick!
Harrell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Harrell keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Shelton Harrell is winning the standup battle so far.
Harrell scores with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Harrell.
Lavrov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lavrov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lavrov tries to score with a low kick but Harrell moves his leg out of the way.
Lavrov throws a leg kick but Harrell checks it.
Lavrov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lavrov throws a right hand that misses
enabling Harrell to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harrell just misses with a punch to the body.
Lavrov tried to score with a low kick but Harrell checks it.
Lavrov misses with a body shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Harrell.
Lavrov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harrell checks a leg kick.
A lazy left from Lavrov finds it's target.
Harrell misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shelton Harrell dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A decent looking cross lands there for Harrell.
A head kick from Harrell lands but Lavrov takes it in his stride.
Harrell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lavrov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harrell.
A telegraphed right hand from Harrell misses the target.
Lavrov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Harrell avoids the head kick by Lavrov.
Harrell throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Lavrov.
Harrell throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lavrov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harrell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lavrov checks a leg kick.
Harrell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harrell takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lavrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harrell tried to score with a low kick but Lavrov checks it.
Lavrov moves forwards but Harrell connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Lavrov.
Harrell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harrell throws a lazy right hand but Lavrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Harrell avoids the body shot from Lavrov.
Lavrov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lavrov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Harrell blocks the body kick.
Lavrov blocks the body kick.
The fighters circling - Harrell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lavrov looks to land a combination but Harrell avoids it well.
Lavrov takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Lavrov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lavrov throws a jab but it's blocked by Harrell.
Harrell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Lavrov blocks the low kick.
Lavrov misses with a hook.
Lavrov moves out of range of the body kick.
Harrell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Lavrov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Harrell is able to avoid easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lavrov blocks a low kick nicely.
Lavrov scores with a head kick.
Vadim Lavrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harrell lands with a straight right. Lavrov didn't see that one coming.
Harrell throws a head kick but Lavrov moves out of range.
Nice jab there from Harrell.
Harrell connects with a solid leg kick.
That kick from Harrell tenderised Lavrov's leg. Lavrov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lavrov misses with a leg kick
and Harrell counters with a stiff right hand.
Harrell misses with an uppercut.
Harrell throws a leg kick but Lavrov sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lavrov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Harrell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lavrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harrell counters with a nice body kick.
A left and a right from Harrell both land. Nice combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harrell throws an overhand right that lands on Lavrov's shoulder, as Lavrov tries to avoid the shot.
Shelton Harrell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A good leg kick by Harrell.
Harrell swinging wildly here.
Lavrov throws a lazy right hand but Harrell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lavrov slips a jab from Harrell.
Harrell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Harrell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lavrov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Harrell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Harrell connects with a nice looking jab.
Lavrov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Harrell connects with a solid leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shelton Harrell showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Harrell has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shelton Harrell!
A very excited looking Shelton Harrell made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Chase Utley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bittor Xavier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xavier has chosen Jane's Addiction- Mountain Song as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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184 lbs
26 - 21 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chase Utley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bittor Xavier!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Utley with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Xavier gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Utley throws a shot from downtown. Xavier moves away and avoids it.
Xavier loads up on a big right hand but Utley slips the punch.
Utley misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xavier.
Utley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Xavier changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Utley tries to avoid it but Xavier manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Utley to the ground. Utley escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Nice sprawl there from Utley as Xavier shoots in.
Xavier blocks a head kick by Utley.
Xavier misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Utley counter with a right hand.
Xavier tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xavier moves into the clinch.
Utley is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Utley has a couple of punches blocked by Xavier.
Utley scores with a shot to the side of Xavier's head.
Utley prevents a body shot from Xavier.
Utley misses with some punches.
Xavier is trying to pull guard but Utley turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chase Utley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bittor Xavier.
Utley gets through Xavier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Utley gets through Xavier's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Utley lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Utley as the two fighters clinch.
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!
Utley doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Utley tries a knee to the head but Xavier blocks it.
Xavier's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Xavier fails to pull guard.
Utley tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Utley throws a head punch that misses.
Utley working aggressively here.
Utley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Xavier.
Xavier has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xavier manages to pull guard.
Xavier is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Utley is aware though and is defending well.
Utley slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Xavier looking for a guillotine here but Utley defends easily.
Xavier trying to control the position.
Utley is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Xavier is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Utley has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Utley controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Xavier wants to sweep but no luck.
Xavier is still trying to improve position.
Utley 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Chase Utley.
Xavier lands with a nice body punch.
Xavier bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Xavier.
You can see the frustration on Utley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xavier lands a decent elbow from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Utley wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Utley prevents Xavier from moving into mount.
Utley is looking for a sweep.
Xavier working away.
Utley throws Xavier to one side and escapes!
Utley cracks a nice hook into Xavier's ribs.
Xavier fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A leg kick checked by Utley.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Utley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xavier manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chase Utley dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Xavier takes a swing at Utley's ribcage but misses.
Xavier shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Utley as he avoids it easily.
We've been told by Utley's head coaches at Philly Dawgz MMA - PIT Inc that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
No joy there for Xavier, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Xavier misses with a hook
and Utley counters with a slapping leg kick.
Xavier takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Utley looks to land a body kick but Xavier moved away.
Xavier misses with a low kick.
Utley fails to land with a series of punches.
Xavier is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Utley looks to land a combination but Xavier avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Utley.
Utley connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Xavier drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Xavier ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Xavier swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Utley misses with a left hand
and Xavier counters with a single leg into guard. Utley didn't expect that.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xavier looking to pass the guard.
Xavier with a nice head shot there.
Utley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Xavier is fighting to break Utley's control of his arms but Utley is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Chase Utley has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Xavier tries to clinch but Utley moves out of range.
Utley doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Utley keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A slow jab from Xavier misses its intended target.
Utley's corner calls for a 1-2. Utley obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Chase Utley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Xavier moves out of range as Utley strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xavier ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Xavier slips under a jab.
Utley lands with a nice body punch.
Utley keeps the fight on the outside.
Xavier swings widly with a right hand
and Utley counters with a body kick.
Xavier cracks Utley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Xavier shoots in but no luck this time.
Chase Utley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bittor Xavier.
Utley scores with a spinning back kick!
Xavier is breathing heavily.
Utley scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Utley attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xavier checks a leg kick nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Xavier. Utley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xavier walks forward, straight into a front kick from Utley.
Utley misses the shot to the body.
Xavier misses with a wild body shot.
Xavier swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Utley counter with a right hand.
Utley misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Utley swings for the body but Xavier moves out of range.
Xavier moves into range and connects with a jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chase Utley dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Utley.
Utley bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Utley misses with a left hand
and Xavier counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Utley is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Xavier gets full guard.
Utley would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Xavier has his foot on Utley's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Utley works his way back into a safe position though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xavier has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Utley has passed into side control.
Bittor Xavier has got the better of the ground game so far.
Xavier is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Utley has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Xavier shoots in looking for a takedown. Utley tries to sprawl out of it but Xavier keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Utley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Xavier takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Xavier sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Xavier throws a leg kick
and Utley counters with a right hand to the body.
Xavier takes a swing at Utley's ribcage but misses.
Xavier keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xavier uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Utley.
Xavier has a takedown stuffed.
Utley displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Xavier.
Bittor Xavier has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chase Utley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bittor Xavier.
Xavier takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Utley tries a head kick but it misses.
Xavier swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Utley connects with a leg kick. Xavier looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Xavier is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Utley rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Xavier checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Utley lands a nice hook to Xavier's body. Xavier takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Xavier wants to land a leg kick but Utley is out of range.
Utley throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Xavier missing with a left hand there. Utley was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Xavier fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Utley.
Xavier throws a series of strikes that have Utley backpedaling.
It looks like Chase Utley has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xavier takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Utley misses with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Utley feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Xavier's calf.
Xavier avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Xavier uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Utley.
Xavier throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Utley misses the shot to the body.
Utley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Utley connects with a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Xavier scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Xavier misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chase Utley.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Utley, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chase Utley!
Chase Utley really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that TFP Graphics - Pit Inc logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gunner State Jr. (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leonel Lutsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). and Leonel Lutsky. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gunner State Jr.!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leonel Lutsky!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lutsky keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from State Jr..
Lutsky throws a jab when State Jr. was well out of range.
State Jr. shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lutsky pinned against the cage. Lutsky gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
State Jr. tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lutsky swivels and escapes.
State Jr. shoots in looking for a takedown. Lutsky tries to sprawl out of it but State Jr. keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lutsky manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunner State Jr.. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lutsky misses with a looping right.
State Jr. takes a kick to the side of the head.
That kick from Lutsky tenderised State Jr.'s leg. State Jr. is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lutsky throws a sloppy head kick and State Jr. moves out of range easily.
State Jr. swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lutsky slaps away a takedown attempt from State Jr., before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lutsky lands a jab to the head.
A head kick misses from Lutsky.
Lutsky digs a good body shot into State Jr.'s ribs.
Lutsky moves out of range as State Jr. strikes.
Lutsky connects with a single shot there.
State Jr. fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lutsky is out of range.
State Jr. throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Lutsky's waist but Lutsky gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing State Jr. off to one side.
Lutsky scores with a jab. State Jr. acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
State Jr. fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
State Jr. misses with a takedown attempt - Lutsky sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
State Jr. takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
State Jr. shoots in looking for a takedown. Lutsky tries to sprawl out of it but State Jr. keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lutsky manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
State Jr. has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kick In The Nutz Gym (14 Elite Coaches, Low Cap) in the buildup to the fight.
State Jr. takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lutsky moves away from the strike by State Jr..
Lutsky jabbing away but nothing is landing.
State Jr. throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lutsky.
Leonel Lutsky is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
State Jr. blocks a head kick by Lutsky.
Lutsky checks a leg kick.
State Jr. avoids the head kick by Lutsky.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Lutsky as he connects with a hook.
Lutsky throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from State Jr..
State Jr. fails with the takedown.
Lutsky fails in his attempt to clinch.
State Jr. tries for a takedown but Lutsky sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
State Jr. throws a series of punches but Lutsky moves out of range.
Lutsky throws a nice head kick!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lutsky scores with a jab to the jaw.
State Jr. is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lutsky takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good leg kick by Lutsky there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lutsky goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for State Jr.. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
State Jr. ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from State Jr..
State Jr.'s hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lutsky connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! State Jr. scrambles back to his feet.
Lutsky looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
State Jr. throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lutsky avoids a punch combination nicely.
State Jr. on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lutsky. Lutsky obviously looking to wear him down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leonel Lutsky dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lutsky throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
State Jr. lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lutsky circles away quickly and effectively.
State Jr. checks a low kick from Lutsky.
State Jr. throws a right and a left that Lutsky avoids nicely.
Lutsky swings and misses with a hook to the body.
State Jr. fails with a takedown attempt.
A cross from Lutsky lands.
State Jr. takes one to the side of the head.
Lutsky has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
State Jr. fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lutsky lands a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lutsky drops State Jr. with a beautiful combination! State Jr. stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lutsky is looking for the KO!
Oh State Jr. is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lutsky connects with a leg kick. State Jr. looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
State Jr. seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lutsky drops State Jr. with a beautiful combination! State Jr. stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lutsky is looking for the KO!
Lutsky has closed the distance and engaged State Jr. in a clinch.
A body shot lands from Lutsky.
Lutsky lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
State Jr. is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lutsky is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunner State Jr.. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lutsky.
Lutsky lands a left hand that snaps the head of State Jr. backwards.
Lutsky unloads a knee to the mid-section. State Jr. lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lutsky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
State Jr. wants a takedown but no success here.
Lutsky breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lutsky gets in close and instigates a clinch.
State Jr. tries to score a body lock takedown but Lutsky shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lutsky escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lutsky throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
State Jr. closes the distance and clinches up with Lutsky, looking for a takedown. State Jr. pushes Lutsky against the cage but Lutsky circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
State Jr. shoots in for a double leg but Lutsky sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lutsky lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
State Jr. takes one to the chin there.
Lutsky lands with a right hand.
Lutsky scores with a spinning back kick!
Lutsky pushes State Jr. up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Lutsky.
A right hook to the body lands for Lutsky.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Lutsky scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lutsky drops State Jr. with a big knee straight up the middle! State Jr. is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Lutsky has cracked State Jr. with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Lutsky lands another huge swinging hook and State Jr. tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save State Jr., before Lutsky can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Leonel Lutsky!
During a confident post fight interview, Leonel Lutsky thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sluggo Brott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sonny Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brott's entrance music is So What. A fine choice. Sonny Corleone told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sluggo Brott!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sonny Corleone!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brott tries a low kick but Corleone avoids it.
Brott uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corleone.
Corleone gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Corleone stalls.
Corleone softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Corleone trying to control the position but instead, Brott has worked for underhooks and has pushed Corleone into the cage.
Brott goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brott misses with some punches.
Brott misses with some punches.
Corleone slowing the pace effectively.
Corleone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A knee to the head by Corleone.
It looks like Sluggo Brott has been cut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Corleone obliges.
Brott is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Corleone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brott's elbow.
Knees to the body from Corleone.
Corleone tries to work over Brott's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Corleone cracks Brott with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brott backwards.
Corleone working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Corleone lands a good knee to the midsection. Brott won't want to take too many of those.
Corleone lands with a left to the head.
Corleone stalling.
Brott tries to work over Corleone's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Corleone scores with a knee to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Corleone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brott misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Corleone as the two fighters clinch.
Corleone content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Corleone receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corleone is looking to control Brott's arms but Brott gets an underhook and turns him. Now Corleone has his back to the cage.
Corleone lands a shot to the body.
Corleone doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brott lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Corleone.
Brott working aggressively here.
Corleone stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Brott is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Corleone is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Corleone.
Corleone is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Brott misses with some punches.
Brott takes a knee right on the jaw!
A right hand to the body from Brott.
Corleone blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Corleone lands a nice elbow.
Corleone blocks a body shot from Brott.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Brott goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brott takes a shot to the head.
Brott is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Corleone is defending well.
Corleone lands a nice uppercut.
Corleone with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Corleone lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brott backwards.
Brott is rocked!
Corleone pushes Brott back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Brott is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Corleone creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Corleone.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Brott working aggressively here.
Corleone lands with a left to the head.
Corleone is trying to stall.
Corleone softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Corleone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brott seems to have got his legs back now.
Corleone lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Corleone blocking some punches.
Brott misses with the head strike.
Corleone lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Corleone throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Brott blocks it with crossed arms.
Brott has clasped his hands together around Corleone's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Corleone wants to get back to his feet but Brott drags him back down.
Corleone takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corleone tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Brott wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brott looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Corleone is avoiding damage well.
Corleone is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brott's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corleone wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Corleone is trying to get back to full guard.
Corleone keeps trying to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sonny Corleone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sluggo Brott's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Corleone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab from Corleone.
Corleone swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sonny Corleone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brott closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Corleone did well to prevent Brott getting side control.
Brott 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.
Corleone is trying to control but can't.
Corleone wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Corleone keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Brott looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Corleone is looking for a sweep. Brott is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Brott not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Brott throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Corleone keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Corleone actively working from the bottom here.
Brott controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brott throwing shots but Corleone is blocking nicely.
Brott wants to take a breather but Corleone is having none of it.
Corleone has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brott is working away from the top position though.
Corleone blocking the ground and pound attempt from Brott.
Corleone is looking to escape.
Brott missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone is looking to improve his position.
Brott performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Corleone moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Brott is looking to work some ground and pound but Corleone has wrist control.
Brott trying to control but Corleone is working from the bottom.
Brott postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corleone utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Corleone is looking for a triangle but Brott pushes his legs off easily.
Brott landing with the ground and pound.
Corleone has momentary wrist control but Brott slips an elbow through the middle.
Brott preventing the sweep.
Brott looking to pass the guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brott preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sluggo Brott dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sluggo Brott's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Corleone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brott throws out the jab.
Brott tries a head kick but it misses.
Brott thows a body shot but no joy.
Corleone slaps away a takedown attempt from Brott, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Corleone blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corleone is looking to score with low kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Corleone.
Brott pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brott throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Corleone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Good leg kick by Corleone there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A good leg kick by Corleone.
Corleone digs a good hook to Brott's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Corleone lands with a nice body kick.
Corleone has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Corleone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corleone connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Corleone misses with a straight right.
Corleone thows a body shot but no joy.
Corleone scores with a body shot.
Brott tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Corleone defends well and Brott ends up having to push Corleone into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Brott lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Corleone backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Corleone obliges.
Corleone scores with a shoulder strike.
Brott takes a knee to the side of the body.
Corleone lands a shoulder strike.
Corleone just leaning against Brott, taking a breather.
Corleone unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brott lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Corleone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone is struggling to control the position.
Corleone landing knees to the body.
Corleone lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Corleone lands a nice uppercut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Corleone throws an elbow but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Corleone.
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!
Corleone lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Corleone.
Corleone scores a nice knee to the body.
Corleone throws a knee to the head but misses.
A shot in the inside from Corleone.
Still in the clinch, Corleone scores with a nice short uppercut.
Corleone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brott.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Corleone landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Corleone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Knees to the body from Corleone.
A right hand to the body from Corleone.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corleone connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brott's face.
Corleone struggles to land a body shot inside as Brott controls his hands.
A left hand lands to the body for Corleone.
Knees to the body from Corleone.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Corleone is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Brott is keeping busy.
A head punch on the inside from Brott fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Corleone.
Brott misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brott's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Corleone blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Corleone lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Corleone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brott backwards.
Corleone lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brott or not.
Corleone pushes Brott back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Corleone lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sonny Corleone really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sluggo Brott's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Corleone closes the distance and clinches.
Corleone tries a knee to the head but Brott blocks it.
Brott doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brott swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brott fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Brott to work.
A short body shot lands from Corleone as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Corleone.
Corleone lands with a light punch inside.
A right hand to the body from Corleone.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Corleone throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brotts head.
Corleone lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Corleone lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Corleone scores with a nice short uppercut.
Corleone tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Corleone unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Corleone stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone tries a body shot but Brott blocks it.
Corleone unloads a knee to the mid-section. Brott lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A hook to the body from Corleone.
Corleone digs a right hand underneath Brott's ribcage. Brott let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Corleone lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Corleone is stalling here.
Corleone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Brott prevents a body shot from Corleone.
Corleone pushes Brott back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right from Corleone.
Knees in the clinch landing for Corleone.
Corleone digs a right hand underneath Brott's ribcage. Brott let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Corleone.
Corleone scores with a shot to the side of Brott's head.
Corleone throws a big uppercut that drops Brott! More strikes from Corleone and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Brott lies dazed against the cage as Corleone celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sonny Corleone!
Sonny Corleone is the new light heavyweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Sonny Corleone gave a big smile as he said 'Clark, You know you're my boy, but it had to be done. This title rightfully belongs to me and always has. With Lester and I holding the LHW and HW belts, we will dominate. Goodman will soon own the MW belt, and Vyacheslav will be coming over shortly to take the SHW belt from that hack of a champ. '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Samson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tallak Hrolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Samson comes into the arena with The Venture Brothers Opening Theme blaring out of the sound system. Brock Samson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tallak Hrolf 's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brock Samson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tallak Hrolf !
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Hrolf misses.
Samson misses the shot to the body.
Samson slaps away a takedown attempt from Hrolf , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Samson works the jab nicely.
It looks like Tallak Hrolf has been cut.
Samson misses with a wild body shot.
Hrolf checks a leg kick nicely.
Samson gets a double leg takedown into Hrolf 's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Samson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Samson wants to work for an arm triangle but Hrolf is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Samson wants to free his trapped foot but Hrolf is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've been hearing that Samson has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hrolf tries to get to full guard but Samson has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hrolf moves into full guard.
Samson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hrolf trying to control the position.
Samson sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hrolf 's guard.
Samson prevents Hrolf from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samson is trying to work for a kimura but Hrolf is defending well.
Samson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hrolf wants to control but Samson is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hrolf slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Hrolf has his hands on Samson's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Samson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hrolf is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hrolf has escaped and now he's on top!
Samson has his foot on Hrolf 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hrolf works his way back into a safe position though.
Hrolf lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hrolf landing with the ground and pound.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hrolf manages to get himself to full guard.
Samson throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samson pushing down on Hrolf 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Samson is working for a submission of some sort.
Samson is looking for a kimura but Hrolf is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Samson to get the leverage.
Samson seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Hrolf has recovered full guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hrolf trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Samson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tallak Hrolf 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Samson thumps Hrolf with a low kick.
Hrolf bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Samson's head.
Samson throws a big shot that misses.
A big left from Samson misses.
Nice cross by Hrolf .
Samson swings for the body but Hrolf moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Samson misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Hrolf to counter with a crisp jab.
Hrolf misses the shot to the body.
Samson motions for Hrolf to come forward. Samson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Samson 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 Hrolf has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hrolf and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hrolf works Samson's body with a nice hook.
Samson throws a head kick that misses.
Brock Samson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hrolf will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hrolf closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Samson did well to prevent Hrolf getting side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hrolf prevents Samson from improving his position.
Samson is staying active underneath Hrolf , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Samson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Hrolf with a nice head shot there.
Samson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Hrolf engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Samson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Samson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Samson 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.
Hrolf works over Samson with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hrolf lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hrolf wants to control from the top but Samson keeps moving.
Samson has momentary wrist control but Hrolf slips an elbow through the middle.
Samson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hrolf gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Samson is looking for a triangle but Hrolf pushes his legs off easily.
Samson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Samson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hrolf defends it easily.
Samson wants to sweep but no luck.
Hrolf is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Hrolf stopping the sweep attempt from Samson.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Samson is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hrolf looking for a sweep. Not yet Hrolf , not yet.
Hrolf manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Samson manages to get himself to full guard.
Hrolf stopping the sweep attempt from Samson.
Samson is looking for a triangle but Hrolf pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samson looking for a guillotine here but Hrolf defends easily.
Samson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hrolf 's guard.
Hrolf tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hrolf is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Samson trying to control but Hrolf is working from the bottom.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hrolf keeping full guard, as Samson tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tallak Hrolf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tallak Hrolf 's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Samson shoots in looking for a takedown but Hrolf manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Samson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Samson misses with a looping right.
Hrolf scores with a punch to the head.
Samson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hrolf . That did some damage!
A big left from Samson misses.
Hrolf stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hrolf wants it to stay on the feet.
Tallak Hrolf seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Samson throws a leg kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Samson looks to land a left hand but Hrolf moved out of range nicely.
Samson misses with a leg kick
and Hrolf counters with a shoot takedown. Samson fights it but they end up in guard.
Hrolf lands a couple of elbows.
Hrolf working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Samson's head.
Samson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hrolf manages to get himself to full guard.
Hrolf looking to hit a scissor sweep but Samson is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hrolf throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Hrolf wants to sweep but no luck.
Hrolf keeping full guard, as Samson tries to pass.
Hrolf has control of Samson's left arm, preventing Samson from doing any damage.
Tallak Hrolf has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Samson trying to control the position from guard on top but Hrolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Hrolf displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Samson throws out the jab.
A slow jab from Samson misses its intended target.
Good work by Hrolf as he checks the leg kick.
Samson misses the body punch
and Hrolf counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hrolf looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Samson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hrolf moves into full mount! Samson won't be happy about that!
Samson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Hrolf looking to finish Samson with some ground and pound. This is bad for Samson!
Samson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hrolf lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Hrolf working Samson over with strikes here.
Samson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hrolf scoring with strikes but Samson is staying in there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hrolf lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Samson! Hrolf sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Samson and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tallak Hrolf !
Tallak Hrolf is the new super heavyweight champion!
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