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Wednesday Wars 35 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chad Odorisio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gennaro Gattuso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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166 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chad Odorisio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gennaro Gattuso!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gattuso has a takedown stuffed.
Odorisio is looking to clinch.
Odorisio tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Odorisio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gattuso throws out the jab.
Odorisio avoids the head kick by Gattuso.
Odorisio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Odorisio just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gattuso's brow.
Odorisio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Odorisio misses with an elbow strike.
Gattuso lands with a light punch inside.
Gattuso lands a shoulder strike.
Gattuso blocks the elbow strike.
Gattuso swings wildly with an uppercut but Odorisio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Odorisio pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gattuso has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Odorisio avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Odorisio gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Gennaro Gattuso has been cut.
Gattuso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Odorisio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Odorisio tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gattuso manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gattuso has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gattuso looks to land a combination but Odorisio avoids it well.
Gattuso circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gattuso throws a hook but Odorisio avoids it easily.
Odorisio walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Odorisio tries to clinch up but Gattuso circles away and keeps his distance.
Odorisio misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gattuso closes the distance and clinches up with Odorisio, looking for a takedown. Gattuso pushes Odorisio against the cage but Odorisio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Chad Odorisio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gennaro Gattuso.
Odorisio avoids the head kick by Gattuso.
Odorisio is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Odorisio looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gattuso blocks a head kick by Odorisio.
Odorisio tries to clinch up but Gattuso circles away and keeps his distance.
Odorisio closes the distance and clinches.
Gattuso is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Odorisio pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gattuso is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Odorisio pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso avoids the elbow strike from Odorisio, against the cage.
Odorisio looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gattuso takes an elbow to the forehead.
Odorisio throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gattuso works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Odorisio is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gattuso is aware though and is defending well.
Gattuso lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Gattuso sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Gattuso stops Odorisio from standing up.
Gattuso passes Odorisio's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Odorisio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gattuso is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Odorisio is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gattuso slips a nice elbow through Odorisio's hands, connecting with Odorisio's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gattuso working over Odorisio with some ground and pound. Odorisio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Odorisio is staying active underneath Gattuso, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Odorisio actively working from the bottom here.
Odorisio taking some punishment here, with Gattuso in his half guard.
Odorisio tries to roll over but Gattuso keeps him under control.
Odorisio looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gattuso is looking to take a break and control but Odorisio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Odorisio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gattuso lands strikes from half guard.
Odorisio is looking to improve his position.
Gattuso working over Odorisio with some ground and pound. Odorisio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odorisio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gattuso looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Odorisio 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.
Odorisio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Odorisio.
Gattuso lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Odorisio is rocked!
Gattuso scoring with some ground and pound.
Oh Odorisio is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gattuso postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gattuso landing some decent shots from guard.
Gattuso loads up on a big left hand. Odorisio felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Gattuso looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Odorisio can't hide his disappointment, as Gattuso celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gennaro Gattuso!
Our winner, Gennaro Gattuso, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Duke Rance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pavel Sherbo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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170 lbs
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Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Duke Rance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pavel Sherbo!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rance displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sherbo.
Sherbo fails to land the takedown.
Sherbo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Rance is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Rance tries to clinch up.
Sherbo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rance wants to clinch.
A big right from Sherbo misses.
Rance tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sherbo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Rance has managed to clinch.
Rance landing knees to the body.
Rance tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rance throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rance unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Sherbo takes a knee right on the jaw!
Rance throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sherbo blocks it with crossed arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherbo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rance backwards.
Sherbo looking for a takedown.
Duke Rance has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pavel Sherbo.
Rance with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rance.
Rance is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rance looking to throw knees to the head but Sherbo is blocking nicely.
Rance throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sherbo blocks it with crossed arms.
Rance lands a knee to the body.
Rance tries a knee to the head but Sherbo blocks it.
Rance misses with a knee strike.
Rance tries a knee to the head but Sherbo blocks it.
Rance using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sherbo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rance scores with a knee to the head.
Sherbo is trying to break the clinch but Rance is controlling him.
Rance trying to land knees to the body.
Rance tries to land a knee to the head but Sherbo blocks with his arms.
Rance using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sherbo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rance working Sherbo over with knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rance landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Rance with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Knees to the body from Rance.
Rance scores with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rance as Sherbo tries to tie him up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherbo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sherbo looks winded!
Sherbo is trying to break the clinch but Rance is controlling him.
Sherbo working aggressively here.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sherbo takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Rance lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Our sources have told us that Rance has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Rance prevents Sherbo from breaking the clinch.
Knees to the body from Rance.
Rance unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sherbo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rance with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rance with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rance landing knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rance tries to land a knee to the head but Sherbo blocks with his arms.
Rance with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Pavel Sherbo has been cut.
Rance blocks an uppercut.
Rance connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sherbo's face.
Sherbo is rocked!
Rance jerks Sherbo's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Sherbo drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Rance goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Rance because Sherbo was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Duke Rance!
A victorious Duke Rance thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between TJ Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dillon Pittsenbarger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maximus comes into the arena with Time Is Running Out blaring out of the sound system. TJ Maximus has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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147 lbs
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147 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, TJ Maximus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dillon Pittsenbarger!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximus throws a series of punches but Pittsenbarger moves out of range.
Maximus lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Dillon Pittsenbarger has been cut.
Maximus tries to bum rush Pittsenbarger with a series of wild strikes but Pittsenbarger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maximus throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pittsenbarger is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Maximus throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Pittsenbarger crashing down! Pittsenbarger tries to stagger back to his feet but Maximus just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Pittsenbarger asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). TJ Maximus!
TJ Maximus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bethany Noel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricky Ricardo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ricardo's choice of entrance music: rage against the machine,,cypress hill how i just kill a man. 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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220 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bethany Noel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Ricardo!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ricardo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Noel.
Ricardo staying out of range there.
Ricardo swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Noel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ricardo looks to land a combination. Noel sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Noel misses with a hook. Ricardo ducked under it nicely.
Noel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ricardo.
Noel throws out a powerful jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Noel walks into a jab.
Ricardo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Noel misses with an uppercut. Ricardo saw that one coming.
Noel lands a big right hand that sends Ricardo crashing to the mat! Noel stays standing though and waves Ricardo back to his feet!
Ricardo misses with a left hand
letting Noel counter with a right hand.
Ricardo misses with a double jab.
Noel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ricardo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Noel counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Noel.
Ricardo punishes Noel's body with a nice straight punch.
Ricardo misses with a two punch combination.
Noel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Noel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ricardo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Noel.
Ricardo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Noel with a hook.
Ricardo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ricardo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ricardo is rocked!
Noel throws a jab when Ricardo was well out of range.
The crowd cheers as Ricardo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Noel doesn't seem phased though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ricardo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Noel throws a monster overhand right that drops Ricardo! Noel follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bethany Noel!
A victorious Bethany Noel thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Scalante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Archie Fallon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Scalante kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Started from the bottom. Fallon is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Between the Hammer and Anvil. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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188 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
24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rocky Scalante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Archie Fallon!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scalante avoids the head kick by Fallon.
Fallon scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Scalante doesn't seem bothered though.
Fallon throws a hook but Scalante avoids it easily.
Scalante fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Scalante swinging wildly here.
Fallon misses with a hook.
Scalante stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fallon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fallon slips a jab and a cross from Scalante.
Scalante misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fallon.
Scalante dodges the punch combination from Fallon.
Scalante connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fallon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Scalante throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fallon connects with a looping right hand.
Fallon throws a head kick but Scalante moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fallon throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Scalante misses with a wild combination.
Fallon misses with a jab to the body
and Scalante connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Scalante throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fallon plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fallon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Scalante throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fallon counters with a three punch combo that has Scalante backing up. Scalante nods at Fallon to acknowledge the strikes.
Horrible takedown by Fallon or perhaps it was just good defense by Scalante which made him look bad.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Fallon.
Fallon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scalante moves away.
Scalante stuffs the takedown.
Nice jab there from Scalante.
Fallon misses with a wild combination.
Scalante stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Fallon.
Archie Fallon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scalante takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Scalante throws a right and a left that Fallon avoids nicely.
A head kick misses from Scalante.
Scalante throws a right hand that Fallon ducks under and follows up with a left that Fallon also avoids with ease.
A combination from Scalante does no damage.
Fallon scores with a body shot.
Fallon showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Scalante.
Fallon throws a hook but Scalante blocks it.
Fallon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fallon slips a jab and a cross from Scalante.
Fallon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Scalante at a distance.
Fallon jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fallon lands a left and a right that send Scalante crashing to the mat, dazed. Fallon thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Scalante is rocked!
It looks like Rocky Scalante has been cut.
Scalante moves away from the strike by Fallon.
Oh Scalante is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fallon connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Scalante out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Archie Fallon!
Archie Fallon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Rocky Scalante was interviewed post fight and said '“What does it mean to be the best? It means you have to be better than the number two guy. But what gratification is there in that? He's a loser—that’s why he's number two.” '.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dr Gonzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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148 lbs
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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
28 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dr Gonzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Brown!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonzo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Brown did well to prevent Gonzo getting side control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Gonzo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Brown does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Brown trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Gonzo manages to pass to mount!
Gonzo lands a big elbow.
Gonzo throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Brown is desperately trying to improve his position but Gonzo has a good base and remains in mount.
Gonzo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Brown's face.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gonzo looking to finish Brown with some ground and pound. This is bad for Brown!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Brown wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Gonzo.
Gonzo cracks Brown with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Brown is rocked!
Gonzo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Brown hang on?
Brown is still in real trouble! Can Gonzo finish him?
Gonzo connects with a bit shot that sees Brown covering up! More strikes from Gonzo and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Gonzo is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dr Gonzo!
After winning the bout, Dr Gonzo 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Wrest Wallberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sid Water (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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34
204 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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24
201 lbs
11 - 3 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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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
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wrest Wallberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sid Water!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallberg rushes Water and presses him up against the cage.
Wallberg throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Water pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Wallberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Water misses with an elbow strike.
Wallberg gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Water regains guard.
Water pulls Wallberg in close to prevent any damage.
Wallberg wants to pass the guard but Water is keeping the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Water can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wallberg is in close to Water's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Water keeping full guard, as Wallberg tries to pass.
Wallberg stopping the sweep attempt from Water.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wallberg stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Water swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallberg is pushing down on Water's leg trying to pass to half guard. Water is fighting to maintain full guard but Wallberg has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wallberg working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Water's thigh. Water counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Wallberg slips nicely into half guard.
Water keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Water won't allow Wallberg to pass to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Water is looking for a sweep. Wallberg is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wallberg trying to pass the guard but Water defending well.
Wallberg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wallberg wants to stand but Water has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Wallberg wants to pass the guard but Water is defending well.
Wallberg seems to be working for a kimura but Water defends the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallberg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wallberg trying to mount his opponent but Water defends it.
Water is trying to maintain the position but Wallberg is very close to passing his half guard.
Water keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wallberg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Water defending well though.
Wallberg wants to pass the guard but Water is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallberg is trying to work for a kimura but Water is defending well.
Wallberg moves nicely into side control.
Wallberg 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.
Wallberg lands a few punches from side control.
Wallberg is trying to get an arm triangle but Water is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Water managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Wallberg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wrest Wallberg 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.
Nice takedown defense from Water. No joy for Wallberg on that attempt.
Water leaves Wallberg with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Water misses with a two punch combination.
Water tries to clinch but Wallberg is having none of it.
Wallberg shoots in looking for a takedown but Water manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wallberg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Wallberg looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wrest Wallberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallberg moves into the clinch.
Water creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wallberg's defenses.
It looks like Wrest Wallberg has been cut.
Wallberg scores with a shot to the side of Water's head.
Water missing with knees to the body.
Wallberg drops down looking for an ankle pick but Water pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wallberg shoots for a double leg takedown but Water sprawls well. He's pushed Wallberg's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wallberg lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Water.
Wallberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wallberg rushes Water and presses him up against the cage.
Water creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Water obliges.
Water pushes off an throws an elbow but Wallberg leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wallberg tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A knee to the head by Water.
Water throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Water slowing the pace effectively.
A nice left hand lands by Wallberg.
Water throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wallberg.
Water lands an elbow inside.
Water lands a knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Water lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Water scores with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallberg working aggressively here.
Water stalling.
Water receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Wallberg has Water pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Water manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Water creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wallberg's defenses.
Wallberg on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wallberg misses with an elbow over the top.
Wallberg is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Wallberg takes an elbow to the temple.
Water stops a takedown attempt from Wallberg.
Water is trying to maintain a safe position but Wallberg gets an underhook and turns Water into the cage.
Water seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Water blocks an elbow strike.
Wallberg avoiding damage as Water throws knees to the body.
Water lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wallberg swings wildly with an uppercut but Water uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wallberg working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wallberg comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Water avoids the elbow strike from Wallberg, against the cage.
Wallberg throws a knee to the head but misses.
Water creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Water blocking some punches.
Water connects with a knee to the head.
Water lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Wrest Wallberg's cut is getting worse.
Water creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Water landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wallberg takes a knee right on the jaw!
Water misses with an elbow over the top.
Wallberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Wallberg misses with a short punch on the inside.
Water crunches a lovely knee into Wallberg's ribcage.
Water looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Water lands a damaging elbow.
Sid Water seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Water takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wallberg blocks an elbow strike from Water.
Wallberg dodges an elbow strike from Water.
Wallberg drops down looking for an ankle pick but Water pulls his leg out and moves away.
Oooooh!!! Water has knocked Wallberg down with a huge combo! Water steps away and waves a wobbly Wallberg back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Wallberg is rocked!
Water misses with a double jab.
Water tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sid Water is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Water ducks under a wild hook from Wallberg.
Wallberg tries to keep at a distance but Water has taken the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Water is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Water comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Wallberg misses with the head strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sid Water showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wrest Wallberg's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Water fails with an attempt to clinch.
Water rushes Wallberg and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Water.
Wallberg creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Water creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wallberg's defenses.
Water lands a damaging elbow.
Wallberg throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wallberg fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Water takes a shot to the head.
Water throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Nice elbow from Water.
Water takes a shot to the head.
Wallberg tries to score a body lock takedown but Water shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Water throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Wallberg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Water pressing his opponent against the cage.
Wallberg can't get the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallberg misses with the head strike.
Water creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wallberg's defenses.
Wrest Wallberg's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Water throws an elbow that misses.
Wallberg gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Water blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Water is pressed up against the cage. Wallberg has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Water down to the mat. Water avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wrest Wallberg. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Water has managed to clinch.
Wallberg misses with a punch on the inside.
Water takes an elbow to the temple.
Water looking to slow down the pace here.
Water missing with knees to the body.
Water lands a damaging elbow.
Water prevents the takedown attempt.
Wallberg gets through Water's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Water is looking to control Wallberg's arms but Wallberg gets an underhook and turns him. Now Water has his back to the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Wallberg blocks an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wallberg gets through Water's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wallberg drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Water gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A head punch on the inside from Wallberg fails to land.
Water lands an elbow inside that Wallberg shrugs off.
Water pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Water creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Water tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Water creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Wallberg's defenses.
Jeez, Wrest Wallberg's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Wallberg is looking to take this one to the mat.
Water tries to stall but Wallberg uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Water lands an elbow inside.
Water lands a good knee to the midsection. Wallberg won't want to take too many of those.
Wallberg dodges an elbow strike from Water.
Wallberg has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Water is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Water is trying to maintain a safe position but Wallberg gets an underhook and turns Water into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallberg blocks an elbow strike from Water.
With the fighters up against the cage, Water throws an elbow but misses.
Wallberg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Water blocks an elbow strike from Wallberg.
Wallberg can't get the takedown.
Water tries to land knees in the clinch but Wallberg avoids the damage to the body.
Nice elbow from Water.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Wrest Wallberg's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sid Water!
A less than humble Sid Water misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roger Wabbit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aquiles Bergasmarchi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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31
165 lbs
12 - 3 - 0 |
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24
167 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roger Wabbit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aquiles Bergasmarchi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wabbit ducks under a wild hook from Bergasmarchi.
Aquiles Bergasmarchi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wabbit slaps away a takedown attempt from Bergasmarchi, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've been informed that Bergasmarchi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A left lands for Wabbit.
Bergasmarchi fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bergasmarchi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Wabbit's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bergasmarchi under the eye.
Bergasmarchi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Bergasmarchi misses.
Bergasmarchi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Wabbit has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
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!
Bergasmarchi takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wabbit throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wabbit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bergasmarchi. Bergasmarchi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bergasmarchi shoots in but Wabbit avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Roger Wabbit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aquiles Bergasmarchi.
Wabbit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wabbit cracks Bergasmarchi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bergasmarchi is rocked!
Wabbit fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bergasmarchi is still on wobbly legs! Can Wabbit finish him?
Bergasmarchi looks winded!
Bergasmarchi throws a right hand that Wabbit ducks under and follows up with a left that Wabbit also avoids with ease.
Bergasmarchi throws a combination that misses
and Wabbit counters with a huge right that knocks Bergasmarchi out cold! Wabbit is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roger Wabbit!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wolfgang Steuermann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maukka Moukuttaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Steuermann comes to the cage accompanied by Ein Prosit. Moukuttaja has chosen Born to be alive as his entrance music. Maukka Moukuttaja has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Wolfgang Steuermann's chin.
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265 lbs
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288 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Wolfgang Steuermann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maukka Moukuttaja!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steuermann shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moukuttaja pinned against the cage. Moukuttaja gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Steuermann shoots in for a takedown but Moukuttaja shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Steuermann tries for a takedown but Moukuttaja circles away easily
letting Moukuttaja counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wolfgang Steuermann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steuermann throws the left hand but Moukuttaja avoids the punch easily.
Moukuttaja throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steuermann sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wolfgang Steuermann seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steuermann keeps the fight on the outside.
Steuermann moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Moukuttaja swings away with a body shot that misses
and Steuermann counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Moukuttaja controlling the position for now.
Moukuttaja is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moukuttaja is in trouble now - Steuermann has advanced to mount!
Steuermann with a couple of short strikes.
Moukuttaja wants to try and get back to his feet.
Steuermann lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steuermann looking to control but Moukuttaja is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Moukuttaja is looking to improve his position but Steuermann isn't that keen on the idea.
Steuermann is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Moukuttaja can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Steuermann throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steuermann unloads with some shots from mount but Moukuttaja bucks and avoids them well.
Moukuttaja is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Steuermann is landing with some decent strikes but Moukuttaja is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Moukuttaja tries to hold on but Steuermann pushes him away.
Steuermann 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.
Steuermann is trying to control here but Moukuttaja has managed to regain half guard.
Steuermann trying to control from Moukuttaja's half guard. Moukuttaja has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Steuermann sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Moukuttaja's guard.
Steuermann moves into full mount! Moukuttaja won't be happy about that!
Steuermann thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steuermann with shots to the head and body - Moukuttaja looks very uncomfortable down there.
Steuermann misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Steuermann is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Moukuttaja can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Moukuttaja is in a horrible position here. Steuermann smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
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!
Steuermann can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moukuttaja is looking to escape.
Moukuttaja blocking the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steuermann is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Moukuttaja has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Poor strikes thrown by Steuermann there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steuermann can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Moukuttaja is looking to escape.
Moukuttaja wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Steuermann.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Steuermann cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Moukuttaja can't escape the position.
Steuermann is working for a guillotine from mount but Moukuttaja frees his head quite easily.
Steuermann thowing shots but they're missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wolfgang Steuermann dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Steuermann slips under a jab from Moukuttaja.
Steuermann tries to move into range but Moukuttaja moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Steuermann shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Moukuttaja but Moukuttaja pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Steuermann has a takedown stuffed.
Steuermann is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moukuttaja stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Moukuttaja wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wolfgang Steuermann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moukuttaja thuds his right hand into Steuermann's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steuermann with a lazy takedown attempt
and Moukuttaja counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice sprawl there from Moukuttaja as Steuermann shoots in.
Steuermann fails in his attempt to clinch.
Steuermann dives in and grabs Moukuttaja's left leg, looking for a takedown. Moukuttaja pushes down on Steuermann's head and hops out.
Steuermann looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Moukuttaja utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Moukuttaja manages to escape and get back to his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Moukuttaja darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steuermann wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moukuttaja misses the shot to the body.
Steuermann tries for a takedown but Moukuttaja circles away easily
and Moukuttaja counters with a nice right hand that sends Steuermann toppling to the canvas! Steuermann scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Moukuttaja finish him?!
Steuermann shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Moukuttaja as he jumps to the side.
Steuermann shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Moukuttaja sprawls well. Moukuttaja wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Steuermann gets slowly back to his feet.
Moukuttaja keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steuermann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moukuttaja manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Steuermann bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Moukuttaja scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Moukuttaja leaves Steuermann with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Steuermann takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Moukuttaja has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The fighters circling - Moukuttaja throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steuermann shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steuermann gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Moukuttaja counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steuermann fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Moukuttaja avoids it really well and circles away.
Steuermann looks to throw the jab but Moukuttaja is out of range.
A jab lands there for Moukuttaja.
Maukka Moukuttaja is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steuermann tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moukuttaja manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Moukuttaja keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maukka Moukuttaja showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Steuermann will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Steuermann tries to clinch but Moukuttaja is having none of it.
Moukuttaja tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Moukuttaja bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Steuermann shoots and misses
and Moukuttaja counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Steuermann shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Moukuttaja pinned against the cage. Moukuttaja gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wolfgang Steuermann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Moukuttaja keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Moukuttaja is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moukuttaja keeps Steuermann at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Steuermann fails with the takedown
and Steuermann takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steuermann takes a jab right on the kisser.
Steuermann is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An inside leg kick from Steuermann misses.
Steuermann throws a lazy right hand but Moukuttaja sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steuermann fails with the takedown
and Moukuttaja counters with an outside leg kick.
Steuermann shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Moukuttaja defends it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steuermann is trying hard to land a takedown here. Moukuttaja sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Moukuttaja feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Steuermann sprawling to the canvas! Steuermann rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Moukuttaja finish him?!
Oh Steuermann is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Moukuttaja slaps away a takedown attempt from Steuermann, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Steuermann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moukuttaja.
Steuermann seems to have got his legs back now.
Moukuttaja scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Moukuttaja uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steuermann.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steuermann tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Moukuttaja swivels and escapes.
Moukuttaja feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Steuermann sprawling to the canvas! Steuermann rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Moukuttaja finish him?!
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!
Steuermann shoots in and gets a takedown into Moukuttaja's guard.
Moukuttaja has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Steuermann is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Moukuttaja tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Moukuttaja.
Moukuttaja is struggling to control the position.
Moukuttaja makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Moukuttaja controlling the action here for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moukuttaja breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Moukuttaja rushes Steuermann and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Good body shot from Moukuttaja.
Moukuttaja breaks from the clinch.
Steuermann looks for a takedown but Moukuttaja sprawls well.
Moukuttaja lands a big uppercut and Steuermann crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Steuermann looks OK. Moukuttaja waves Steuermann back to his feet!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Steuermann rushes Moukuttaja and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maukka Moukuttaja comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Moukuttaja 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maukka Moukuttaja!
During a confident post fight interview, Maukka Moukuttaja 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Leopold Scotch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Helio dos Passos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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155 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leopold Scotch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helio dos Passos!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
dos Passos swats away the attempt to clinch by Scotch.
Scotch moves into the clinch.
Scotch has dropped down and is working for a takedown. dos Passos is trying to keep an underhook but Scotch manages to get the takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Scotch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Scotch takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
dos Passos tries to roll over but Scotch keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
dos Passos is trying to control but can't.
Scotch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
dos Passos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Scotch misses with a head shot. dos Passos uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dos Passos has momentary wrist control but Scotch slips an elbow through the middle.
Scotch working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of dos Passos's head.
dos Passos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Scotch is aware though and is defending well.
dos Passos throws his legs up looking for a submission but Scotch uses it to pass to side control.
dos Passos takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Scotch working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Scotch looks up at the clock and then as dos Passos takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Scotch smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Scotch goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, dos Passos has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Scotch but great work by dos Passos.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scotch tries to bench press dos Passos off him but dos Passos keeps the position.
dos Passos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
dos Passos tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
dos Passos goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Scotch rolls with the submission and now he's on top in dos Passos's guard! Nice work there by Scotch!
Scotch makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Scotch postures up in dos Passos's guard and throws a big left but dos Passos blocks it.
dos Passos keeping moving, preventing Scotch from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scotch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Scotch throws a big elbow that misses.
Scotch throws an elbow that misses. dos Passos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Scotch's guard. Nice move by dos Passos!
Scotch wants to get back to his feet but dos Passos is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
dos Passos wants to control from the top but Scotch keeps moving.
dos Passos is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
dos Passos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Scotch is trying to keep dos Passos in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scotch controlling the position.
dos Passos looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
dos Passos is still trying to improve position.
dos Passos looking to sit in guard and control but Scotch gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Scotch lands a couple of elbows.
Scotch keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of dos Passos's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Scotch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Scotch trying to control but dos Passos is working from the bottom.
Scotch avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leopold Scotch dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
dos Passos gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Scotch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Scotch throws a wild body kick that dos Passos sees coming a mile off.
dos Passos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
dos Passos slips under a jab.
Scotch closes the distance and pushes dos Passos back into the cage.
dos Passos is fighting off a takedown attempt but Scotch is just too persistent for him and manages to trip dos Passos to the mat. dos Passos regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Scotch loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
dos Passos trying to control the position.
Scotch trying to control the position from guard on top but dos Passos is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scotch trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Scotch postures up and lands a big shot to dos Passos's brow.
Our spies down at at Eternal Evil Training Centre inform us that dos Passos has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
dos Passos is trying to control the position but Scotch postures up.
Scotch connects with a couple of short punches.
dos Passos has momentary wrist control but Scotch slips an elbow through the middle.
Scotch working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Scotch scoring with punches to the head and body.
dos Passos is rocked!
Scotch scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
dos Passos is still in real trouble! Can Scotch finish him?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Scotch keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of dos Passos's head.
Scotch loads up on a big left hand. dos Passos felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Scotch looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! dos Passos can't hide his disappointment, as Scotch celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leopold Scotch!
Our winner, Leopold Scotch, 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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