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EFC 8: Challenge The Gladiator PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Kamin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antero Kannas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Kamin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antero Kannas!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Radbod Blank and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamin looks to land a right hand but Kannas moved out of range.
Kannas tries to bum rush Kamin with a series of wild strikes but Kamin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've been told by Kamin's head coaches at Kebab House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice defenses there by Kamin.
Kamin misses with a body kick.
Kannas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kannas changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kamin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Kannas with the ground and pound but Kamin regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Kannas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kannas thows a huge punch but Kamin dodges it nicely.
Kannas is nestled in close to Kamin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kannas has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kamin controlling the position well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Kannas there.
Kamin avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kannas.
Kannas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kannas performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Kamin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kannas looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kannas is looking to stall here but Kamin recovers full guard.
Kannas working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kamin controlling Kannas's posture.
Kamin is trying to control the position but Kannas postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kannas chips away with some ground and pound.
Kannas sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kannas with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kannas throwing strikes but missing.
Kamin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kamin preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kannas throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kamin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kannas not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kannas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kannas is in close to Kamin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kannas trying to control the position from guard on top but Kamin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kannas might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Kamin haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antero Kannas dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kannas closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Kamin to the mat! Kamin manages to get full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kannas accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kannas passes Kamin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kamin has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kannas is working away from the top position though.
Kamin is pressing down on Kannas's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Kamin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kannas.
Kannas passes Kamin's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamin trying to control but Kannas postures up.
Kamin is not content to let Kannas control the position.
Kamin trying to control from the bottom.
Kannas scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kannas winds up and cracks Kamin with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kamin is holding on to half guard well.
Kamin is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamin wants to control but Kannas is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kamin taking some punishment here, with Kannas in his half guard.
Kannas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nice strikes from Kannas there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kannas sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kamin defending well though.
Kannas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kamin is staying active underneath Kannas, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kannas drops an elbow to the side of Kamin's head.
Kannas wants to take a breather but Kamin is having none of it.
Kannas throws a strike but Kamin avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Kannas postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kannas controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kamin utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Antero Kannas has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kannas works over Kamin with some ground and pound from guard.
Kannas throws a big elbow that misses.
Kannas 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.
Kannas connects with a couple of short punches.
Kannas in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kannas pushing down on Kamin's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kannas is trying to control. Kamin wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antero Kannas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Kannas connects with a body shot that sends Kamin's belly button to the back.
Good shot there by Kannas.
Kannas swats away the attempt to clinch by Kamin.
Kannas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kannas jabs Kamin to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kannas scores with a sloppy right hand. Kamin should have avoided that one.
Kannas lands with an uppercut that bounces Kamin off the cage and back into range.
Kamin gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Kannas with a nice head shot there.
Kamin wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kannas is now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kannas not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kamin tries to get to full guard but Kannas has control of the leg.
Kannas tries to pass the half guard into mount. Kamin knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Kannas looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kannas content to control rather than advance.
Kannas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boris Kamin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kannas trying to control from half guard but Kamin is working away.
Kannas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kannas wants to take a breather but Kamin is having none of it.
Kannas seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kannas is trying to control the action in half guard but Kamin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kannas lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kannas missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kannas connects with a nice short shot to Kamin's temple.
Kannas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kannas throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kannas working the head and body with strikes.
Kannas trying to control from half guard but Kamin is working away.
Kannas working the head and body with strikes.
Kannas lands with a punch from half guard.
Kannas looks to land a strike but Kamin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kamin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kannas trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kannas scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kamin keeping moving, preventing Kannas from controlling successfully.
Kannas with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kamin has momentary wrist control but Kannas slips an elbow through the middle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kannas wants to control from the top but Kamin keeps moving.
Kannas scoring with some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antero Kannas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kannas has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 26:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 26:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antero Kannas!
Boris Kamin spoke after the fight, saying 'Show me a good loser, and I'll show you a loser.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marek Sobotka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and White Boy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boy has chosen Dirty White BOY as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marek Sobotka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, White Boy!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy ducks under a wild hook from Sobotka.
Sobotka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boy manages to avoid it.
Boy's coach down at Elite Dojo [21 Coaches / 56 cap] was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Boy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sobotka takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sobotka gets a double leg takedown into Boy's guard.
Boy managing to control the position.
Sobotka postures up in Boy's guard and throws a big left but Boy blocks it.
Sobotka scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sobotka preventing the sweep.
Sobotka stays in close to Boy's body and controls the position.
Sobotka wanted to stand there but Boy had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sobotka showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sobotka stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sobotka pushes down on Boy's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Sobotka trying to mount his opponent but Boy defends it.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Boy can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boy is not content to let Sobotka control the position.
Sobotka tries to pass to full mount but Boy defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sobotka stalling.
Nice strikes from Sobotka there.
Sobotka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Sobotka sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sobotka trying to control from half guard but Boy is working away.
Sobotka content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sobotka.
Sobotka seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Boy does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Marek Sobotka just wasn't active enough.
Boy lands with a good body shot.
Boy takes the fight into the clinch.
Sobotka drags the fight down to the ground.
Sobotka tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boy trying to control the position from guard on top but Sobotka is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sobotka is looking to cinch up a triangle. Boy throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Sobotka's body to avoid the submission. Sobotka has instead reached around Boy's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Sobotka arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marek Sobotka!
Marek Sobotka made sure to mention his sponsor, HGH Nutrients Q160 Tycoons Best Quality supps in his post fight interview.
White Boy was interviewed post fight and said 'I hate you'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pete Bentley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andy Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bentley comes to the cage accompanied by Earl Sweatshirt - Hive. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pete Bentley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andy Burns!
The judges for this bout are Saam Ante, Radbod Blank and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bentley gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bentley trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Bentley fails to land.
Bentley lands with a left to the head.
Bentley tries to throw a body punch but Burns avoids it by throwing Bentley back against the cage.
Burns takes an elbow to the forehead.
Bentley lands a nice elbow.
Bentley lands a nice uppercut.
Bentley gets through Burns's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bentley lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Bentley lands an elbow inside that Burns shrugs off.
Burns is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bentley to keep the fight standing.
Bentley lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Burns tries to pull guard but Bentley holds him up against the cage and eventually Burns drops back down to his feet.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bentley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bentley working Burns over with knees to the body.
Bentley creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Burns's defenses.
Bentley lands a damaging elbow.
Bentley goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bentley lands a nice elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bentley.
Bentley lands a damaging elbow.
Burns blocks a body shot from Bentley.
Bentley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bentley lands an elbow inside.
Bentley throws a head punch that misses.
Bentley scores with a hook to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bentley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bentley taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Burns blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bentley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bentley lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Burns takes a shot to the head.
Bentley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Burns avoids it.
Burns being controlled against the cage.
Burns tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bentley smiles and moves away.
Pete Bentley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Burns.
Bentley cracks Burns with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns throws a push kick but Bentley slaps the foot to one side.
Burns's coach down at Nordic Top Team was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Burns's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bentley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burns throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bentley missing with a left hand there. Burns was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Burns throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bentley counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Burns avoiding damage as Bentley throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Bentley as the two fighters clinch.
Burns letting Bentley take a breather here.
Bentley lands a right hand.
Bentley working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bentley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bentley lands a right hand.
Burns looks winded!
Bentley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Burns backwards.
Burns is rocked!
Bentley tries a body shot but Burns blocks it.
Bentley scores with a nice hook to the head.
Burns is still on wobbly legs! Can Bentley finish him?
Bentley lands an elbow inside.
Bentley lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bentley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Burns seems to have recovered his senses.
Bentley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bentley gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Bentley misses with a hook from the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bentley lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bentley.
Bentley scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pete Bentley dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bentley swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
Horrible takedown by Burns or perhaps it was just good defense by Bentley which made him look bad.
Burns throws an overhand right that lands on Bentley's shoulder, as Bentley tries to avoid the shot.
Bentley lands a nice hook to Burns's body. Burns takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bentley lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Burns shoots in for a takedown but Bentley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A swing and a miss from Bentley.
Bentley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bentley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Burns doesn't seem bothered though.
Bentley is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Bentley throws a sloppy body shot
and Bentley takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burns is breathing heavily.
Bentley pushes Burns up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns takes an elbow to the temple.
Burns fails to pull guard.
Pete Bentley has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Andy Burns.
Bentley digs a right hand underneath Burns's ribcage. Burns let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bentley leaning against his opponent.
Nice elbow from Bentley.
Bentley lands an elbow inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Bentley is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Burns can do to turn this around?
Bentley lands a damaging elbow.
Bentley lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bentley lands a left hand.
Bentley lands an elbow that stopped Burns in his tracks for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bentley comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Bentley lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bentley creates some distance for himselfand unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Burns's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Burns drops to his knees and Bentley pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pete Bentley!
Pete Bentley seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Andy Burns stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thank fans '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andre Galvao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert Maudsley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andre Galvao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Robert Maudsley!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maudsley tries to bum rush Galvao with a series of wild strikes but Galvao uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maudsley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Galvao doesn't seem bothered though.
Maudsley 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.
Galvao throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Robert Maudsley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maudsley looks to land a combination but Galvao avoids it well.
Galvao dives in and scores a takedown into Maudsley's guard.
Maudsley wants to stand and escape but Galvao is having none of it.
Galvao looking to sit in guard and control but Maudsley gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvao wants to sweep here but Maudsley controlling him for the moment.
Maudsley postures up.
Galvao might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Maudsley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Maudsley got a little sloppy there for a moment and Galvao has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Maudsley has managed to get both his arms back between Galvao's legs - danger averted.
Galvao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Maudsley throws a strike but Galvao rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Maudsley has a closed guard, preventing Galvao from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvao looking to pass the guard.
Maudsley wants to stand up but Galvao is controlling him.
Maudsley keeping moving, preventing Galvao from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvao won't allow Maudsley to get back to his feet.
Andre Galvao has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Maudsley throws a right hand that Galvao ducks under and follows up with a left that Galvao also avoids with ease.
Maudsley with a hook.
It looks like Andre Galvao has been cut.
Maudsley slaps away a takedown attempt from Galvao, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Maudsley misses with the combination.
Maudsley lands with a cross.
Galvao finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Maudsley misses with the combination.
Galvao thows a body shot but no joy.
Galvao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maudsley scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maudsley connects with a body shot that sends Galvao's belly button to the back.
Galvao is breathing heavily.
Maudsley cracks Galvao with an open hand slap.
Maudsley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Galvao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maudsley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Maudsley works over Galvao's head and body with a nice combination.
Galvao tries for a takedown but Maudsley sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maudsley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Robert Maudsley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Maudsley stuns Galvao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Galvao has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Andre Galvao's cut is getting worse.
Maudsley throws a nice looking combination but Galvao bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Galvao shoots in for a takedown but Maudsley shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andre Galvao. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Galvao takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Maudsley lands a nice looking body shot.
Maudsley lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Galvao can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Maudsley and Galvao drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Maudsley.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robert Maudsley!
An out of breath Robert Maudsley thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeffrey Lebowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dave Mastain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lebowski comes to the cage accompanied by Venetian Snares - Vida. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeffrey Lebowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Mastain!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Paul Aken and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lebowski looks to throw the jab but Mastain is out of range.
Mastain swings for the body but Lebowski moves out of range.
Lebowski takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Mastain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lebowski.
Lebowski takes a swing at Mastain's ribcage but misses.
Mastain lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lebowski at a distance.
Mastain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lebowski moves away.
Lebowski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mastain's head backwards.
Mastain has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Lebowski finds it's way round the side to connect with Mastain's head.
Mastain takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Mastain 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Mastain scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jab by Lebowski.
Mastain fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lebowski checks it well.
Mastain loads up on a big right hand but Lebowski slips the punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Mastain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mastain just misses with a punch to the body.
Mastain throws a jab but it's blocked by Lebowski.
Lebowski throws a series of punches but Mastain avoids them all with ease.
Mastain throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mastain moves into the clinch.
Lebowski lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Lebowski breaks the clinch.
Mastain throws a sloppy head kick and Lebowski moves out of range easily.
We've been hearing reports that Lebowski has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lebowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mastain.
Lebowski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Lebowski looks to land a combination but Mastain avoids it well.
Mastain lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mastain scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lebowski doesn't seem bothered though.
The fighters circling - Mastain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lebowski throws a front kick that sends Mastain stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mastain throws a leg kick but Lebowski sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lebowski ducks under a wild hook from Mastain.
Lebowski lands a front kick.
Lebowski misses with a leg kick
and Mastain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mastain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mastain forces Lebowski back against the cage and clinches.
Lebowski digs a right hand underneath Mastain's ribcage. Mastain let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lebowski tries to land knees in the clinch but Mastain avoids the damage to the body.
Mastain tries to work over Lebowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lebowski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mastain is defending well for now.
Mastain scores with a hook to the body.
Mastain avoids the elbow strike from Lebowski, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Mastain.
Lebowski prevents a body shot from Mastain.
Mastain tries to work over Lebowski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mastain tries to throw a body punch but Lebowski avoids it by throwing Mastain back against the cage.
Lebowski with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mastain.
Mastain misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mastain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mastain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lebowski's elbow.
Lebowski looking to throw knees to the head but Mastain is blocking nicely.
Lebowski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mastain connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Mastain looks to land a body kick but Lebowski moved away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mastain.
Mastain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lebowski is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mastain.
It looks like Jeffrey Lebowski has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lebowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mastain misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mastain misses with a hook.
Mastain checks a low kick from Lebowski.
Lebowski fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Mastain checks it well.
Mastain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lebowski shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Mastain eats them both and turns towards Lebowski to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nice defenses there by Lebowski.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mastain. Lebowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mastain clinches up with Lebowski and pushes him back against the cage.
Mastain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lebowski's elbow.
Lebowski throws an elbow that misses.
Lebowski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mastain or not.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mastain avoiding damage as Lebowski throws knees to the body.
Lebowski blocks an uppercut.
Mastain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lebowski landing knees to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jeffrey Lebowski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jeffrey Lebowski'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.
Lebowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Lebowski works Mastain's body with a nice hook.
Mastain feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lebowski's calf.
Lebowski throws a nice head kick!
Lebowski throws a head kick that misses.
Lebowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lebowski misses with a body kick.
Mastain takes a swing at Lebowski's ribcage but misses.
Mastain misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lebowski walks into a stiff left hand from Mastain.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lebowski sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Mastain to the ground! Lebowski dives into full mount looking to finish!
Mastain wants to control but Lebowski is having none of it.
Mastain holds on, trying desperately to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mastain is looking to get to half guard.
Lebowski is trying to stand up but he's being controlled by his opponent.
Mastain bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mastain trying to stand up but can't free himself from Lebowski's guard.
Jeffrey Lebowski has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Lebowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mastain moves away.
Mastain misses with a straight left.
A jab from Lebowski misses.
Mastain throws a jab but it's blocked by Lebowski.
Lebowski doesn't manage to clinch there - Mastain circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mastain gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lebowski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lebowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mastain.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lebowski.
Mastain throws a sloppy body shot
and Lebowski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Mastain sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Lebowski wants to clinch.
Lebowski doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Mastain.
Lebowski throws a jab when Mastain was well out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Lebowski finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mastain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mastain walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jeffrey Lebowski is winning the standup battle so far.
Lebowski lands a slapping body shot.
Lebowski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lebowski pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lebowski loads up on a big right hand but Mastain slips the punch.
Mastain throws a shot from downtown. Lebowski moves away and avoids it.
Lebowski misses with an uppercut.
Mastain has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lebowski.
Lebowski throws a head kick but Mastain moves out of range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A jab from Mastain misses.
Lebowski missing with a left hand there. Mastain was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mastain darts in and clinches Lebowski up against the cage.
Mastain struggles to land a body shot inside as Lebowski controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeffrey Lebowski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jeffrey Lebowski's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A big left from Mastain misses.
Mastain misses with a few strikes there.
A slow jab from Mastain misses its intended target.
A head kick misses from Mastain.
Mastain catches Lebowski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mastain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mastain getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mastain walks into a stiff left hand from Lebowski.
Mastain lands a really nice looking cross but Lebowski seems unphased.
Mastain connects with a leg kick. Lebowski looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Lebowski misses with a looping right.
Good shot there by Mastain.
Lebowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mastain throws a low kick but Lebowski avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Mastain. That's going to slow Lebowski down.
Mastain sizes up Lebowski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lebowski throws a big shot that misses.
Mastain moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lebowski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mastain can't find room to land a body shot as Lebowski controls the action.
Mastain tries to throw a body punch but Lebowski avoids it by throwing Mastain back against the cage.
Mastain has a couple of punches blocked by Lebowski.
Mastain lands with a short shot to the head.
Lebowski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mastain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mastain throws a punch but it's blocked by Lebowski.
Lebowski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mastain tries to throw a body punch but Lebowski avoids it by throwing Mastain back against the cage.
Mastain misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Mastain fails to land.
Lebowski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mastain misses with the head strike.
Lebowski lands an elbow that stopped Mastain in his tracks for a moment.
Nice elbow from Lebowski.
Lebowski comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Mastain misses with a punch to the body.
Lebowski prevents a body shot from Mastain.
Lebowski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mastain is defending well for now.
Lebowski looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Mastain on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Mastain on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Mastain.
Mastain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dave Mastain seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mastain manages to break the clinch.
Lebowski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Mastain has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dave Mastain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mastain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lebowski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lebowski looks for the body kick but Mastain saw that one coming.
Lebowski lands with a right hand.
Mastain throws a hook to the side of Lebowski's head but Lebowski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mastain closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Mastain dodges an elbow strike from Lebowski.
A short body shot lands from Lebowski as the two fighters clinch.
Mastain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lebowski tries to land a knee to the head but Mastain blocks with his arms.
Mastain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mastain struggles to land a body shot inside as Lebowski controls his hands.
Mastain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A knee to the head by Lebowski.
It looks like Dave Mastain has been cut.
Mastain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mastain takes an elbow to the temple.
Lebowski creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Mastain misses with a punch on the inside.
Mastain takes a knee right on the jaw!
Mastain is rocked!
Mastain can't find room to land a body shot as Lebowski controls the action.
Mastain is still on wobbly legs! Can Lebowski finish him?
Lebowski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mastain's efforts to push away.
Mastain seems to have recovered his senses.
Lebowski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mastain backwards.
Mastain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mastain throws a punch but it's blocked by Lebowski.
Jeffrey Lebowski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A hook to the body from Mastain.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lebowski.
Mastain lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Mastain.
Dave Mastain has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lebowski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mastain backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dave Mastain.
I think Lebowski 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 Aafke Stam scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeffrey Lebowski!
Jeffrey Lebowski took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Steel Penn's Laundry 93% for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Lodano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aldebaran De Touro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Touro has chosen Boom as his entrance music. Lucas Lodano has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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272 lbs
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250 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lucas Lodano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Aldebaran De Touro!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Paulsen Ambrosius and Saam Ante.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Touro shoots for a takedown but Lodano saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
De Touro tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lodano sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten De Touro somewhat.
De Touro with a poor takedown
and Lodano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lucas Lodano has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aldebaran De Touro.
Lodano comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lodano lands an overhand right.
It looks like Aldebaran De Touro has been cut.
Lodano with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lodano lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A jab from Lodano does it's job there.
Lodano drives through and clinches with De Touro against the cage.
Lodano dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
De Touro is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Lodano is defending well.
Lodano gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from De Touro.
Lodano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lodano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of De Touro backwards.
Lodano lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Touro goes for a takedown attempt but Lodano pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lodano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. De Touro doesn't seem bothered though.
De Touro looks winded!
De Touro with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lodano scores with a counter punch that sends De Touro to the canvas! Lodano smells blood - he's punishing De Touro with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! De Touro has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lucas Lodano!
Lucas Lodano retains his heavyweight title!
Lucas Lodano seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Braddock (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Michael Corleone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Braddock comes into the arena with Bulls on Parade - Rage against the machine blaring out of the sound system. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, James Braddock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Corleone !
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Corleone misses with a head kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Braddock. That snapped Corleone 's head back.
Corleone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Corleone lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A thudding body kick lands there by Corleone !
Braddock scores with a jab.
Corleone feints and then cracks Braddock's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Braddock down.
Braddock misses with a series of wild punches.
Corleone throws a body kick that misses.
Braddock moves out of range as Corleone throws a body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Braddock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Corleone lands with a kick to the temple. Braddock shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
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!
Braddock lands with a right hand.
Braddock throws the left hand but Corleone avoids the punch easily.
Corleone lands a leg kick that knocks Braddock off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone forces Braddock back against the cage and clinches.
Braddock blocks an elbow strike from Corleone .
Braddock misses with a punch on the inside.
Braddock digs a right hand underneath Corleone 's ribcage. Corleone let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Braddock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Corleone misses with a knee to the head.
Corleone misses with an elbow strike.
Braddock has a couple of punches blocked by Corleone .
Braddock tries to throw a body punch but Corleone avoids it by throwing Braddock back against the cage.
Corleone pushes off an throws an elbow but Braddock leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've been informed that Corleone 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.
Braddock blocks the elbow strike.
Braddock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Corleone takes an elbow to the temple.
Braddock digs a right hand into Corleone 's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Corleone 's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Braddock misses with an elbow over the top.
Braddock tries to throw a body punch but Corleone avoids it by throwing Braddock back against the cage.
Braddock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braddock lands an elbow inside that Corleone shrugs off.
Corleone throws an elbow but it misses.
Braddock struggles to land a body shot inside as Corleone controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Braddock fails to land.
Braddock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Braddock blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Corleone throws an elbow but misses.
Our sources have told us that Braddock has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Corleone blocks a body shot from Braddock.
Corleone throws an elbow but it misses.
Corleone missing with knees to the body.
Corleone creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Corleone putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Braddock in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Corleone .
Braddock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Braddock can't find room to land a body shot as Corleone controls the action.
Braddock tries to work over Corleone 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Braddock tries a body shot but Corleone blocks it.
Corleone blocks an elbow strike from Braddock.
Braddock on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Braddock.
Braddock avoiding damage as Corleone throws knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Corleone .
Corleone putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Braddock in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Corleone prevents a body shot from Braddock.
Braddock has a couple of punches blocked by Corleone .
Braddock lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Michael Corleone has been cut.
Braddock scores with a shot to the side of Corleone 's head.
Braddock misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Braddock just misses with a elbow thrown towards Corleone 's brow.
Braddock swings wildly with an uppercut but Corleone uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corleone landing knees to the body.
Braddock goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Braddock managing to block the knees to the body from Corleone .
Braddock lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Braddock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Braddock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Corleone lands a nice knee to the body.
Corleone prevents a body shot from Braddock.
A head punch on the inside from Braddock fails to land.
Braddock blocks an elbow strike.
Corleone is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Braddock is defending well for now.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Corleone lands an elbow that stopped Braddock in his tracks for a moment.
Knees to the body from Corleone .
Braddock takes an elbow to the temple.
Braddock takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Corleone dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Corleone 's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Corleone throws a body kick that misses.
Braddock checks the leg kick nicely there.
Braddock throws a nice looking combination but Corleone bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Corleone explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Braddock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good leg kick by Braddock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Corleone fails in his attempt to clinch.
Braddock tries a low kick but Corleone avoids it.
Braddock tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A bone on bone clash there as Braddock blocks the leg kick.
Braddock lands a really nice looking cross but Corleone seems unphased.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Braddock connects with a crisp jab.
Braddock scores with a nice head shot.
Corleone avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Braddock throws a series of punches but Corleone moves out of range.
James Braddock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Braddock throws a wild body kick that Corleone sees coming a mile off.
Corleone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Braddock's sensitive parts.
Corleone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good leg kick by Braddock there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Braddock misses with a few strikes there.
Braddock cracks Corleone with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Braddock chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Corleone keeps Braddock at a distance using the push kick.
Corleone cracks the inside of Braddock's front leg.
Corleone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Corleone misses with a low kick as Braddock jumps back.
Braddock gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Corleone counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Corleone .
Corleone looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Michael Corleone seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two 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!
Braddock takes an elbow to the forehead.
Corleone unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Corleone dodges an elbow strike from Braddock.
Corleone lands an elbow that stopped Braddock in his tracks for a moment.
Corleone blocks the elbow strike.
Corleone misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Braddock.
Braddock takes an elbow to the forehead.
Corleone unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A left hand lands to the body for Braddock.
Corleone avoids a wild elbow strike from Braddock.
Braddock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Braddock.
Corleone lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Braddock takes an elbow to the temple.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Corleone in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone prevents a body shot from Braddock.
Nice elbow from Corleone .
Corleone takes an elbow to the temple.
Corleone prevents a body shot from Braddock.
Braddock is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Corleone creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Corleone lands an elbow that stopped Braddock in his tracks for a moment.
Corleone connects with a knee to the head.
Corleone blocks an elbow strike from Braddock.
Braddock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Braddock misses with a punch on the inside.
Corleone throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Braddock misses with a hook from the clinch.
Braddock avoids the elbow strike from Corleone , against the cage.
Braddock misses with some punches.
Corleone misses with an elbow over the top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Braddock.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Braddock avoids the elbow strike from Corleone , against the cage.
Corleone blocks the elbow strike.
Braddock blocks an elbow strike.
Corleone landing knees to the head.
Braddock throws a head punch that misses.
Corleone landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Braddock misses with a knee to the head.
Braddock takes a knee to the side of the body.
Corleone putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Braddock in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Corleone with a knee to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Braddock throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Corleone tries to land knees in the clinch but Braddock avoids the damage to the body.
Corleone unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Braddock takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Corleone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Corleone 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Braddock tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Some bone on bone action there as Corleone checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Corleone throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Braddock on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Corleone . Corleone obviously looking to wear him down.
Corleone scores with a kick to the midsection.
Braddock delivers a nice body kick.
Braddock misses with a head kick.
Corleone moves to clinch but Braddock breaks away
and Braddock counters with a nice body shot.
Braddock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Corleone gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Braddock counters with an outside leg kick.
That kick from Corleone tenderised Braddock's leg. Braddock is trying to keep his angry face on.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Corleone fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Braddock has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Corleone throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Braddock scores with a spinning back kick!
Braddock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Corleone moves out of range of the body kick.
Braddock just misses with a punch to the body.
Braddock pivots, looking for a leg kick but Corleone is out of range and Braddock settles back down.
Braddock misses with a straight left.
Corleone is looking to land body kicks.
Corleone is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Corleone throws a low kick but Braddock moves out of range easily.
Corleone tries to clinch there but Braddock circles away.
Corleone wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Braddock circles away from the clinch attempt.
Corleone tries to clinch there but Braddock circles away.
Corleone avoids the head kick by Braddock.
Michael Corleone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Corleone pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Braddock loads up on a big right hand but Corleone slips the punch.
Corleone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Braddock.
Corleone throws a wild body kick that Braddock sees coming a mile off.
Corleone on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Braddock throws a jab but it's blocked by Corleone .
Braddock throws a head kick that misses.
A left lands for Braddock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Braddock throws a head kick that misses.
Corleone throws a leg kick which misses Braddock's front leg but catches the back leg as Braddock tries to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Braddock.
Corleone looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A telegraphed right hand from Braddock misses the target.
A head kick misses from Corleone .
Corleone throws a nice outside leg kick.
Braddock lands an overhand right.
Braddock throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Corleone lands a nice leg kick that just misses Braddock's sensitive parts.
Corleone checks a leg kick nicely.
Corleone tries to clinch there but Braddock circles away.
Corleone throws a leg kick but Braddock checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corleone feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Braddock's calf.
James Braddock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Corleone tries to land a front kick but Braddock steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Corleone scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Corleone keeps Braddock at a distance using the push kick.
Braddock looks to land a left hand but Corleone moved out of range nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Braddock, right into the meat.
Corleone connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Corleone lets loose with a powerful body kick. Braddock will feel that in the morning.
Corleone takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Corleone - that will leave a mark!
Braddock cracks the inside of Corleone 's front leg.
Corleone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Braddock paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Michael Corleone .
Well Corleone has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Corleone !
An out of breath Michael Corleone thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Calypso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mac Tyson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Calypso comes to the cage accompanied by Jedi Mind Tricks - Genghis Khan . Tyson has chosen Punch-Out!!! - Theme Song as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Calypso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mac Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Patrick Alders, Radbod Blank and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Tyson. That's going to slow Calypso down.
Tyson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tyson throws a low kick, looking for Calypso's leg but Calypso calmly moves out of range.
Calypso keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tyson throws a push kick but Calypso slaps the foot to one side.
Tyson misses with a looping left.
Calypso blocks a low kick nicely.
Tyson lands a body shot.
Tyson cracks Calypso with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tyson. Calypso does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson throws a hook but Calypso blocks it.
Mac Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tyson throws a body punch but Calypso moves out of range.
A slow jab from Tyson misses its intended target.
Tyson connects with a solid leg kick.
Tyson misses the jab.
We've been hearing reports that Calypso has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Tyson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tyson lands a jab to Calypso's midsection.
Tyson scores with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyson looks to land a left hand but Calypso moved out of range nicely.
Calypso displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyson throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson misses with a left hand
and Calypso counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Calypso shoots and misses
and Tyson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tyson's corner calls for a 1-2. Tyson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Calypso uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tyson.
Calypso fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tyson avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Calypso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tyson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Tyson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Calypso looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Calypso.
Calypso moves out of range as Tyson strikes.
Tyson misses the jab.
Tyson scores with a push kick.
Tyson is looking to chop away at Calypso's legs.
Calypso throws a lazy uppercut
and Tyson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Calypso blocks a jab.
Calypso misses with a takedown attempt - Tyson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mac Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calypso tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tyson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Calypso somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson lands a big right hand that sends Calypso crashing to the mat! Tyson stays standing though and waves Calypso back to his feet!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Calypso. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tyson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tyson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Calypso on the side of the head.
Tyson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tyson misses the shot to the body.
Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Tyson dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A jab from Calypso misses.
Calypso shoots in for a takedown but Tyson shows good takedown defense.
Calypso ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nice body punch from Tyson.
Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Calypso manages to avoid it.
Tyson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Calypso might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Tyson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Calypso manages to avoid it.
Calypso just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calypso on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Calypso blocks a jab.
Mac Tyson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Calypso has his takedown stuffed
and Tyson counters with a nice uppercut.
Tyson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Calypso was well out of range. Poor timing from Tyson.
Tyson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Calypso sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tyson throws a right hand that misses
and Calypso counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Tyson wants to sweep here but Calypso controlling him for the moment.
Tyson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calypso content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Calypso 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.
Calypso wants to pass the guard but Tyson is keeping the position.
Calypso postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tyson is on top in guard.
Tyson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tyson throws a strike but Calypso rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Calypso postures up in Tyson's guard and throws a big left but Tyson blocks it.
Tyson has momentary wrist control but Calypso slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calypso trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom.
Calypso throws a big elbow that misses.
Tyson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Calypso defends it easily.
Calypso missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tyson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tyson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tyson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Calypso gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Calypso sitting in guard here, content to control.
Calypso trying to control but Tyson is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson looking for a guillotine here but Calypso defends easily.
Tyson looking to control.
Tyson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Calypso haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Calypso avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Calypso lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mac Tyson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Calypso rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tyson counters with a shoot takedown. Calypso fights it but they end up in guard.
Tyson postures up in Calypso's guard and throws a big left but Calypso blocks it.
Tyson trying to control the position from guard on top but Calypso is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Tyson advances to half guard.
Tyson seems to be looking for submissions.
Tyson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Calypso is in trouble now - Tyson has advanced to mount!
Tyson punishing his opponent with strikes.
Calypso is rocked!
It looks like Jack Calypso has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tyson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Calypso in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Oh Calypso is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tyson softens up his opponent with a couple of shots there and then CRACK! One massive shot lands there and Calypso is out cold! Tyson jumps to his feet and celebrates on the cage with the fans, who are, quite frankly, going absolutely mental!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mac Tyson!
An out of breath Mac Tyson thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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