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Insanity 24: The Offering PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jim Brawn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matheus Lucas (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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190 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
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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
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jim Brawn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matheus Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brawn misses with a takedown attempt - Lucas sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lucas swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brawn.
It looks like Jim Brawn has been cut.
Brawn shoots in but Lucas avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lucas throws a jab but it's blocked by Brawn.
Brawn ducks straight into an uppercut from Lucas and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Brawn manages to regain guard straight away.
Brawn is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Brawn has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lucas has passed into side control.
Lucas has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Brawn clinches up with Lucas and pushes him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brawn shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lucas as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Brawn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brawn looks to throw the jab but Lucas is out of range.
Lucas scores with a body shot.
Lucas throws a shot from downtown. Brawn moves away and avoids it.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Brawn. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Brawn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lucas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brawn bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lucas lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Brawn sprawling to the canvas. Lucas follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Brawn hang on?
Oh Brawn is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lucas stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Brawn to get to his feet.
Lucas connects with a nice cross there... Brawn is looking wobbly and Lucas recognises it - he's rushed in and lands two more brutal shots that send Brawn to the canvas, out cold! A brutal finish to the fight - Lucas jumps onto the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Matheus Lucas!
After winning the bout, Matheus Lucas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antoine Kelstral (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrew Wiggins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wiggins comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rock Chalk Jayhawk kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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214 lbs
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223 lbs
0 - 2 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Good gas tank |
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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
1 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antoine Kelstral!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrew Wiggins!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelstral tries to clinch but Wiggins moves out of range.
Kelstral shoots in for a double leg but Wiggins sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wiggins misses with a hook.
Wiggins cracks Kelstral with a good jab.
Wiggins steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kelstral.
A jab from Wiggins finds it's way through Kelstral's defenses.
Wiggins displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelstral misses with an uppercut. Wiggins saw that one coming.
Wiggins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kelstral.
Wiggins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice body punch from Wiggins.
Kelstral wants to clinch up but Wiggins keeps it at a distance.
Kelstral misses with a hook.
Wiggins throws an overhand right that lands on Kelstral's shoulder, as Kelstral tries to avoid the shot.
Wiggins looks to throw the jab but Kelstral is out of range.
A big right from Wiggins misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelstral fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kelstral missing with a left hand there. Wiggins was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kelstral takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wiggins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kelstral.
A right-left combo lands from Wiggins.
Wiggins catches Kelstral with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Andrew Wiggins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kelstral walks into a straight right hand from Wiggins.
Wiggins lands a big uppercut and Kelstral crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kelstral looks OK. Wiggins waves Kelstral back to his feet!
Kelstral is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kelstral glances at the clock... BAM! Wiggins nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Kelstral crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Kelstral is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Andrew Wiggins!
Andrew Wiggins 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Niko Alzate (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brady Tracey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tracey has chosen Purple Haze as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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243 lbs
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265 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Niko Alzate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brady Tracey!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tracey defending well as Alzate loads up on a big left hand.
Alzate turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Alzate getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Alzate pushes Tracey away with a front kick.
A good leg kick by Alzate.
Alzate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good leg kick by Alzate there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tracey scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Alzate jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tracey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alzate manages to avoid it.
Alzate connects with an inside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Alzate.
Tracey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Good leg kick by Alzate there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tracey gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Alzate.
Tracey misses with a lunging right hand
and Alzate counters with a single leg into guard. Tracey didn't expect that.
Alzate is pushing down on Tracey's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tracey is fighting to maintain full guard but Alzate has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tracey told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alzate content to control rather than advance.
Tracey blocking the ground and pound attempt from Alzate.
Alzate is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tracey pushes Alzate off looking to stand but Alzate dives back in and keeps control.
Alzate wants to free his trapped foot but Tracey is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Alzate slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tracey can do anything to dispel that myth.
Tracey regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Alzate.
Alzate stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tracey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alzate is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Niko Alzate wasn't doing enough on the ground.
A telegraphed right hand from Tracey misses the target.
Alzate misses with the combination.
Tracey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alzate throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Tracey tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tracey jabs Alzate right on the nose. Alzate blinks but takes it well.
Alzate uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tracey.
Tracey looks to land a right hand but Alzate moved out of range.
Tracey scores with a jab.
Alzate tries to clinch up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tracey. Alzate does a little dance to reset his feet.
Alzate slips a jab from Tracey.
Alzate has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Tracey finds it's way round the side to connect with Alzate's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tracey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Alzate manages to avoid it.
Tracey throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alzate sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tracey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alzate.
Alzate throws a leg kick
and Tracey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Alzate misses with a body kick.
Tracey throws a right hand that misses
and Alzate counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tracey throws out a loose jab but Alzate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alzate missing with a left hand there. Tracey was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab by Alzate.
A nice leg kick lands there from Alzate.
Tracey avoids the head kick by Alzate.
Tracey throws a hook to the side of Alzate's head but Alzate sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tracey throws a right hand that Alzate ducks under and follows up with a left that Alzate also avoids with ease.
Nice shot by Alzate.
Tracey throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Niko Alzate dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Alzate gets a clinch.
Tracey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tracey tries to circle away but Alzate has him pinned against the cage.
Alzate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tracey's elbow.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Alzate takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Alzate is trying to stall.
Alzate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tracey has had enough of the clinch but Alzate keeps him there for the moment.
Tracey breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice defenses there by Alzate.
Alzate scores with a push kick.
Tracey misses the shot to the body.
Tracey misses with an uppercut. Alzate saw that one coming.
A jab from Tracey finds it's way through Alzate's defenses.
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!
Tracey ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Alzate moves away.
Tracey tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alzate pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A good leg kick by Alzate.
Tracey slips a jab from Alzate.
A telegraphed right hand from Tracey misses the target.
Alzate throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Alzate.
Tracey throws a big shot that misses.
Alzate throws a head kick that Tracey semi-blocks.
Alzate connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Alzate feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tracey's calf.
Alzate scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alzate throws a front kick that sends Tracey stumbling back into the cage.
Tracey looks to land a right hand but Alzate moved out of range.
Alzate goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tracey is rocked!
Alzate has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Tracey looks to land a right hand but Alzate moved out of range.
Tracey is still on wobbly legs! Can Alzate finish him?
Alzate is stalking Tracey. Tracey circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Alzate, and it's lights out! Tracey really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Niko Alzate!
A victorious Niko Alzate thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Brady Tracey was interviewed post fight and said 'What can I say...I didn't perform tonight. To be honest I was fighting with a small case of the bird flu. No excuse though, no excuse. '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bokya Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abraham Donowitz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kersikov comes to the cage accompanied by Get Back - Ludacris. Donowitz has chosen JEW FLOW as his entrance music. Abraham Donowitz is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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145 lbs
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Great low kicks
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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
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bokya Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abraham Donowitz!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kersikov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donowitz closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. Donowitz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Donowitz trying to pass the guard but Kersikov defending well.
Donowitz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kersikov's head.
Kersikov controlling the position well.
Kersikov wants to improve his position but Donowitz is controlling well.
Kersikov is working hard here to advance position.
Donowitz wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov is looking to improve his position.
Donowitz wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well.
Kersikov blocking the ground and pound attempt from Donowitz.
Donowitz thows a huge punch but Kersikov dodges it nicely.
Kersikov is concentrating on defense, preventing Donowitz from advancing position.
Kersikov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Donowitz on the ground.
Donowitz wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is defending well.
Donowitz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep. Donowitz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kersikov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Donowitz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Donowitz's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov is trying to stick to Donowitz's back but Donowitz is turning into Kersikov. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Kersikov's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Donowitz.
Donowitz wants to pass the guard but Kersikov is keeping the position.
Kersikov looking to control.
Donowitz trying to control the position from guard on top but Kersikov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kersikov controls Donowitz momentarily but Donowitz frees himself.
Donowitz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kersikov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Donowitz controlling from the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Donowitz is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Crunch! Donowitz slams his shin into Kersikov's torso.
Kersikov moves away from the strike by Donowitz.
Donowitz lands a head shot.
Donowitz shoots for a takedown but Kersikov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Donowitz throws the left hand but Kersikov avoids the punch easily.
Donowitz throws a leg kick but Kersikov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Donowitz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Donowitz throws a leg kick
and Kersikov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Donowitz won't be happy with that.
Donowitz is not content to let Kersikov control the position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donowitz tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Kersikov easily slips into full mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov unloads with some shots from mount but Donowitz bucks and avoids them well.
Donowitz wants to control but Kersikov is having none of it.
Donowitz can't escape the position.
Donowitz is still trying to improve position.
Donowitz keeps trying to improve his position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kersikov with the ground and pound from mount.
Donowitz is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Abraham Donowitz will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Donowitz tries to work over Kersikov's front leg with a kick but Kersikov checks it.
Donowitz tries to clinch up but Kersikov circles away and keeps his distance.
Donowitz lands with a hook. Kersikov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kersikov slips under a jab from Donowitz.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kersikov.
Kersikov throws a jab when Donowitz was well out of range.
Donowitz tries to bum rush Kersikov with a series of wild strikes but Kersikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Donowitz throws a sloppy head kick and Kersikov moves out of range easily.
Donowitz motions for Kersikov to come forward. Donowitz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kersikov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
It looks like Abraham Donowitz has been cut.
Donowitz throws a hook but Kersikov avoids it easily.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Donowitz - that will leave a mark!
Donowitz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kersikov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Donowitz gets the takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donowitz in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to control but Donowitz postures up.
Donowitz 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.
Kersikov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kersikov tries to get out of the position.
Donowitz trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Donowitz scores with punches from side control.
Donowitz in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Donowitz working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Donowitz working the head and body with strikes.
Kersikov is looking to regain half guard here but Donowitz keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kersikov is looking for a sweep.
Kersikov parries the strikes from Donowitz easily there. Donowitz is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kersikov to escape.
Donowitz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kersikov holding on.
Donowitz working away.
Kersikov is working to avoid the ground and pound but Donowitz connects with a decent elbow.
Donowitz trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz scoring with punches from side control.
Donowitz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kersikov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kersikov is trying to get back to half guard.
Abraham Donowitz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kersikov takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kersikov keeps working.
Donowitz working the strikes but Kersikov uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Kersikov is refusing to be controlled, as Donowitz sits in half guard.
Donowitz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Donowitz throwing shots but Kersikov is blocking nicely.
Kersikov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Donowitz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Donowitz's back!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kersikov doesn't have the hooks in and Donowitz manages to turn into his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov working a defensive guard but Donowitz manages to pass into side control anyway.
You can see the frustration on Kersikov's face as Donowitz controls the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abraham Donowitz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Abraham Donowitz's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Donowitz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Donowitz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kersikov as he jumps to the side.
Donowitz misses with a wild body shot.
Kersikov blocks the body kick.
Donowitz misses the shot to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Donowitz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Donowitz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Donowitz lands a jab to Kersikov's midsection.
Donowitz clobbers Kersikov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Horrible takedown by Donowitz or perhaps it was just good defense by Kersikov which made him look bad.
A solid body kick from Donowitz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donowitz moves into the clinch.
Donowitz misses with an elbow over the top.
Donowitz blocks a body shot from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kersikov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kersikov presses Donowitz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Donowitz manages to break the clinch.
Kersikov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donowitz shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kersikov defends it nicely.
Bokya Kersikov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abraham Donowitz.
Donowitz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kersikov. Kersikov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Donowitz.
Donowitz feints and as Kersikov raises his hands in defense, Donowitz changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kersikov trying to control the position here.
Bokya Kersikov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donowitz passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Donowitz has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Donowitz trying to control the action but Kersikov is working from the bottom.
Kersikov tries to improve position but can't.
Donowitz wants to control but Kersikov is keeping him busy.
Donowitz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Kersikov, who protects the arm well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donowitz lands a few punches from side control.
Kersikov gets back to half guard.
Donowitz missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kersikov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Donowitz.
Donowitz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Donowitz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Kersikov regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov wants to control but Donowitz is keeping busy.
Donowitz winds up and cracks Kersikov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kersikov won't allow Donowitz to pass to mount.
Donowitz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Donowitz trying to control from Kersikov's half guard. Kersikov has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donowitz with a flurry of punches that miss.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kersikov lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Donowitz!
Donowitz blocking the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abraham Donowitz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Donowitz winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abraham Donowitz!
A very excited looking Abraham Donowitz rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Morrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Heads Will Roll (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Will Roll has chosen Deep In The Devil's Eye & You as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pierre Morrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Heads Will Roll!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Will Roll throws a body punch but Morrell moves out of range.
Will Roll misses with a hook
and Morrell counters with a nice double leg into side control. Will Roll won't be happy with that.
Morrell is trying to get an arm triangle but Will Roll is defending well.
Will Roll is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Morrell has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Morrell slows the pace down.
Will Roll is trying to get back to his feet.
Morrell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Will Roll knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morrell is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Will Roll will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrell trying to control the position but Will Roll is working away.
Will Roll is trying to buck Morrell off.
Morrell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Morrell slows the pace down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Will Roll is trying to buck Morrell off.
Will Roll is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Morrell wants to control but Will Roll is keeping him busy.
Morrell controls the position from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Will Roll is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Morrell prevents Will Roll from escaping the position.
Will Roll is not content to let Morrell control the position.
Morrell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Will Roll, who protects the arm well.
Morrell is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Will Roll knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrell tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Morrell has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Morrell goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Will Roll has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Morrell but great work by Will Roll.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A control attempt from Morrell but he's now mounted!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Morrell dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Morrell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Will Roll closes the distance and clinches.
Will Roll pushes Morrell back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Morrell prevents a body shot from Will Roll.
Will Roll misses with a short punch on the inside.
Morrell is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Will Roll is defending well.
Will Roll tries a body shot but Morrell blocks it.
Will Roll gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Morrell.
Will Roll is trying to stall.
Will Roll lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Morrell backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morrell gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Will Roll is defending against the submission attempts here by Morrell.
Will Roll wants to get back to his feet.
Morrell is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Will Roll has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morrell is looking for a kimura but Will Roll is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morrell to get the leverage.
Pierre Morrell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morrell is looking for a kimura but Will Roll is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Morrell to get the leverage.
Will Roll is looking to escape.
Morrell perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Morrell seems to be working for a kimura but Will Roll defends the submission attempt.
Morrell trying to control from half guard but Will Roll is working away.
Morrell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Will Roll really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Morrell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morrell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Will Roll defends it well.
Morrell looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Morrell is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morrell seems to be working for a kimura but Will Roll defends the submission attempt.
Morrell has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Will Roll defend it? Morrell steps over the head and cranks it - Will Roll is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Morrell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pierre Morrell!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pauline Hanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rod Sanders (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Hanson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pauline Pantsdown - I Don't Like It. The crowd seem to be enjoying Sanders's choice of entrance music: Freddie Gibbs - Still Livin'. Well, I have no idea who's going to take 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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pauline Hanson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rod Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Sanders buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hanson just misses with a punch to the body.
A low kick from Sanders is predictable there
and Hanson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sanders wants to slow Hanson down by chopping away at his legs.
Hanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sanders throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hanson throws an overhand right that lands on Sanders's shoulder, as Sanders tries to avoid the shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sanders - that will leave a mark!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sanders.
Sanders tests Hanson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sanders - that will leave a mark!
Sanders changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hanson tries to avoid it but Sanders manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hanson to the ground. Hanson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hanson throws a body punch but Sanders moves out of range.
Hanson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No luck for Sanders with that takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders misses with a straight left.
A big left from Hanson misses.
Hanson throws a hook to the side of Sanders's head but Sanders sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sanders scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hanson doesn't seem bothered though.
Sanders throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hanson.
Sanders throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A jab from Hanson misses.
Sanders thows a body kick. Hanson tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Sanders connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Sanders lands with a slapping head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanders chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hanson lands a glancing blow to the side of Sanders's head.
Sanders pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hanson is out of range and Sanders settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders lands with a thumping leg kick.
Sanders misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanders scores with a nice right hand.
Nice cross by Sanders.
Sanders lands with a cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sanders.
Hanson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sanders scores with a kick to the body.
Hanson connects with a single shot there.
Sanders shoots in for a takedown but Hanson shows good takedown defense.
Pauline Hanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rod Sanders.
Sanders throws a body punch but Hanson moves out of range.
Sanders throws a leg kick which misses Hanson's front leg but catches the back leg as Hanson tries to avoid it.
Hanson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hanson slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson slips a straight right by Sanders.
Rod Sanders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sanders wants to slow Hanson down by chopping away at his legs.
Sanders is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Sanders.
Sanders connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hanson. Hanson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Sanders throws a wild body kick that Hanson sees coming a mile off.
Sanders goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Sanders.
Sanders has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hanson lands a nice hook to Sanders's body. Sanders takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sanders with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hanson to score with a decent uppercut.
Pauline Hanson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanders misses with a body shot.
Sanders gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hanson.
Sanders lands an overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanders misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson misses the jab.
Hanson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sanders was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanson.
Hanson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanders on the side of the head.
Hanson throws a shot from downtown. Sanders moves away and avoids it.
Sanders throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hanson.
A punch lands to the side of Sanders 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hanson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hanson.
Sanders lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hanson lands a lovely overhand right.
Sanders takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hanson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Sanders shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hanson but Hanson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sanders checks a leg kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rod Sanders dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A head kick misses from Hanson.
Hanson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sanders moves out of range of the strikes.
Rod Sanders seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sanders connects with a solid leg kick.
Hanson throws a shot from downtown. Sanders moves away and avoids it.
That kick from Sanders tenderised Hanson's leg. Hanson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice uppercut there from Hanson.
Hanson avoids a kick to the body.
Sanders misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sanders takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hanson throws a jab but it's blocked by Sanders.
Sanders scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hanson misses with an uppercut.
Hanson misses with an uppercut. Sanders saw that one coming.
Hanson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sanders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Sanders misses
and Hanson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sanders throws the kick towards the body but Hanson avoids it.
Sanders blocks a jab.
Hanson tries to move into range but Sanders moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hanson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sanders.
Hanson throws a hook but Sanders avoids it easily.
A low kick from Sanders is predictable there
and Hanson counters with a left to the body.
Hanson avoids a kick to the body.
Hanson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Sanders there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hanson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sanders throws out the jab.
Sanders misses with a low kick as Hanson jumps back.
Sanders throws out a loose jab but Hanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Sanders.
Sanders cracks a nice hook into Hanson's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanders throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sanders misses the body punch
and Hanson counters with a leg kick.
Sanders throws a hook but Hanson blocks it.
Sanders fails with a takedown attempt.
Hanson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Sanders.
Sanders throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanders. Hanson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanders tries to land a leg kick but Hanson saw it coming and moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hanson, as that shot connected.
Sanders looks to land a right hand but Hanson moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanson throws out a loose jab but Sanders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Sanders - that will leave a mark!
Hanson looks to land a combination but Sanders avoids it well.
Sanders moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanders dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hanson. That did some damage!
Sanders misses with a head kick.
Sanders throws a body punch but Hanson moves out of range.
Hanson blocks a head kick by Sanders.
Hanson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sanders thows a leg kick but Hanson checks it
letting Hanson counter with a right hand.
Hanson throws an off balance right hand
and Sanders finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hanson throws a lazy right hand but Sanders sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hanson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hanson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sanders can pounce on him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanders lands a high kick!
Hanson misses the body punch
and Sanders counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanders throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sanders lands a head kick. Hanson smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Sanders clobbers Hanson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hanson thows a body shot but no joy.
Sanders looks to score with a jab to the body but Hanson is just out of range.
Hanson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Sanders counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hanson's knee momentarily.
Hanson moves out of range as Sanders strikes.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hanson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hanson tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hanson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sanders.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Sanders. Hanson shrugs it off though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rod Sanders 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!
Sanders darts in looking for a takedown but Hanson gets double underhooks and turns Sanders into the cage.
Hanson gets underhooks to prevent Sanders's takedown attempt.
Hanson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sanders blocks a body shot from Hanson.
I was talking to Hanson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short left from Hanson.
Hanson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Hanson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hanson is stalling here.
Hanson misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanson slowing the pace effectively.
Hanson is looking to control Sanders's arms but Sanders gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hanson has his back to the cage.
Sanders looking to slow down the pace here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hanson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pauline Hanson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanson is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sanders is keeping busy.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Pauline Hanson.
Sanders misses with a kick to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hanson avoids the head kick by Sanders.
Sanders lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hanson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sanders ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Good leg kick by Sanders there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A swing and a miss from Hanson.
A clash of legs there as Hanson blocks the low kick.
Hanson misses with an uppercut
enabling Sanders to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sanders throws a leg kick
and Hanson counters with a leg kick.
Sanders misses with a low kick as Hanson jumps back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Hanson misses the target.
Sanders has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hanson walks into a jab.
Hanson throws a hook but Sanders avoids it easily.
Sanders shoots in and drives through. Hanson sprawls well.
Pauline Hanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rod Sanders.
Hanson throws a hook but Sanders avoids it easily.
Sanders misses with a body kick.
Hanson looks to land a left hand but Sanders moved out of range nicely.
Sanders throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sanders.
Sanders throws a sloppy head kick and Hanson moves out of range easily.
Sanders lands with a kick to the ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sanders uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hanson.
Sanders will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanson throws a leg kick but Sanders sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hanson checks a leg kick.
Hanson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sanders at a distance.
Hanson pushes Sanders away with a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sanders.
Hanson missing with a left hand there. Sanders was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sanders throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sanders throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hanson throws a hook to the side of Sanders's head but Sanders sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hanson throws a looping overhand right but Sanders ducks down to avoid it.
Sanders lands a head kick!
Rod Sanders is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sanders bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rod Sanders.
I've got Sanders winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rod Sanders!
Rod Sanders decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Pauline Hanson spoke after the fight, saying 'No the whole thing is wrong, and it stinks and I don’t like it.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Itse Perkele (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Musashi Miyamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Itse Perkele could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Musashi Miyamoto's chin.
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Itse Perkele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Musashi Miyamoto!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miyamoto blocks a jab.
Miyamoto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Perkele dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Miyamoto. That did some damage!
Miyamoto wants to clinch
and Perkele counters with a thumping low kick.
Miyamoto fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miyamoto checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Miyamoto tries to clinch but Perkele moves out of range.
Perkele throws a leg kick but Miyamoto sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Miyamoto fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Perkele, pushing him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Miyamoto fails to land.
Miyamoto's coach down at Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Miyamoto's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Perkele displaying some good clinch control by pressing Miyamoto up against the cage.
Miyamoto struggles to land a body shot inside as Perkele controls his hands.
Perkele swings wildly with an uppercut but Miyamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miyamoto misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perkele's elbow.
Perkele is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Perkele's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Miyamoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Perkele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miyamoto blocking some punches.
Miyamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perkele's elbow.
Perkele manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Perkele misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Perkele displaying some good clinch control by pressing Miyamoto up against the cage.
Perkele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Perkele throws a head punch that misses.
Perkele gets through Miyamoto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Miyamoto blocks a body shot from Perkele.
Perkele prevents a body shot from Miyamoto.
A short right from Perkele on the inside.
Miyamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perkele's elbow.
Miyamoto blocks an uppercut.
Miyamoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyamoto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Miyamoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Perkele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Miyamoto.
Miyamoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miyamoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miyamoto digs a right hand into Perkele's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Perkele's gas tank.
Perkele cracks Miyamoto with a nice body shot.
Miyamoto tries to throw a body punch but Perkele avoids it by throwing Miyamoto back against the cage.
Miyamoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Perkele lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Miyamoto struggles to land a body shot inside as Perkele controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perkele.
Perkele stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Perkele is struggling to control the position.
A short uppercut from Perkele.
Perkele has a couple of punches blocked by Miyamoto.
Miyamoto tries to throw a body punch but Perkele avoids it by throwing Miyamoto back against the cage.
Perkele misses with a hook from the clinch.
Perkele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miyamoto's elbow.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Perkele struggles to land a body shot inside as Miyamoto controls his hands.
Miyamoto lands a left hand that snaps the head of Perkele backwards.
Perkele leaning against his opponent.
Perkele swings wildly with an uppercut but Miyamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Itse Perkele 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.
Miyamoto tries to clinch there but Perkele circles away.
Perkele is looking to chop away at Miyamoto's legs.
Miyamoto on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Perkele. Perkele obviously looking to wear him down.
Perkele looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Miyamoto digs a good body shot into Perkele's ribs.
Perkele throws a quick inside leg kick.
Miyamoto pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Musashi Miyamoto seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miyamoto fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miyamoto tries to clinch but Perkele moves away
and Perkele counters with a low kick, right behind Miyamoto 's knee.
Perkele scores with a crisp jab that stopped Miyamoto in his tracks.
Perkele keeps the fight on the outside.
Perkele has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Miyamoto checks the leg kick.
Perkele throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Miyamoto darts in trying to clinch
and Perkele counters with a body kick that stops Miyamoto in his tracks momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Perkele.
Miyamoto wants to clinch up but Perkele keeps it at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyamoto is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Perkele swats away the attempt to clinch by Miyamoto.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Perkele will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Miyamoto looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Miyamoto wants to clinch but Perkele slips to the side
and Perkele counters by clinching up.
Perkele is working Miyamoto over against the cage.
Miyamoto gets through Perkele's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Perkele blocks an uppercut.
Miyamoto misses with a body punch.
A hook to the body from Perkele.
Miyamoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Itse Perkele has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Miyamoto is working Perkele over against the cage.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Miyamoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkele stalls.
Miyamoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Perkele misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Miyamoto being controlled against the cage.
Miyamoto struggles to land a body shot inside as Perkele controls his hands.
Perkele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miyamoto has a couple of punches blocked by Perkele.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Miyamoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Miyamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perkele's elbow.
Perkele taking a breather.
Miyamoto misses with a punch to the body.
Miyamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perkele's elbow.
Miyamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perkele's elbow.
Miyamoto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Perkele tries a body shot but Miyamoto blocks it.
Miyamoto blocks a body shot from Perkele.
Miyamoto tries a body shot but Perkele blocks it.
Perkele being controlled against the cage.
Miyamoto scores with a shot to the side of Perkele's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perkele misses with some punches.
Perkele pushes Miyamoto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Perkele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee calls for Perkele to work.
Perkele tries to work over Miyamoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Miyamoto misses with a punch to the body.
Miyamoto tries to throw a body punch but Perkele avoids it by throwing Miyamoto back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perkele.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miyamoto.
Miyamoto is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Itse Perkele will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Perkele throws a head kick but Miyamoto moves out of range.
Perkele misses with a low kick as Miyamoto jumps back.
Perkele swats away the attempt to clinch by Miyamoto.
Perkele throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Itse Perkele is winning the standup battle so far.
Miyamoto doesn't manage to clinch there - Perkele circles away.
Miyamoto moves into the clinch.
Miyamoto misses with a short punch on the inside.
Perkele lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Perkele.
Perkele lands with a right to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Perkele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Perkele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Perkele blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkele lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Perkele tries to break free but Miyamoto pushes him back against the cage.
Miyamoto lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Perkele backwards.
Perkele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Perkele lands with a left to the head.
Perkele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Perkele - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Perkele lands a left hand.
Perkele swings wildly with an uppercut but Miyamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perkele throws a head punch that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perkele misses with a hook from the clinch.
Musashi Miyamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miyamoto tries to work over Perkele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Perkele is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Perkele can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Miyamoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miyamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Perkele has a couple of punches blocked by Miyamoto.
Perkele scores with a shoulder strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Perkele.
Perkele misses with a punch to the body.
Miyamoto blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Perkele fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miyamoto digs a right hand into Perkele's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Perkele's gas tank.
Miyamoto tries a body shot but Perkele blocks it.
Perkele lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Perkele on the inside.
Perkele swings wildly with an uppercut but Miyamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perkele blocks a body shot from Miyamoto.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Perkele misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miyamoto.
Miyamoto tries to stall but Perkele uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Perkele is trying to stall.
Miyamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perkele's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Perkele.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miyamoto scores with a shoulder strike.
Perkele struggles to land a body shot inside as Miyamoto controls his hands.
Miyamoto lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Perkele.
Miyamoto scores with a hook to the body.
Miyamoto lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Perkele prevents a body shot from Miyamoto.
Perkele blocks a body shot from Miyamoto.
Perkele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Miyamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perkele's elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Itse Perkele showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Perkele has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Itse Perkele!
An out of breath Itse Perkele 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Morozov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ming Ling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Morozov comes into the arena with Gucci Mane – Threw With That Shit blaring out of the sound system. This should be a great matchup!
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175 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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fedor Morozov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ming Ling!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Morozov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Morozov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ling blocks a jab.
Ling throws a sloppy head kick and Morozov moves out of range easily.
Ling lands a head kick. Morozov smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Ling is looking to clinch but Morozov is avoiding it.
Ling misses with a head kick.
Ling tries a head kick but it misses.
Morozov throws a leg kick but Ling sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ming Ling seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ling throws a head kick that misses.
Ling should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Morozov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ling circles away quickly and effectively.
Morozov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morozov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Morozov looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Ling!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Morozov cracks Ling with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morozov landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Ling tries to improve position but can't.
Ling can't do much from the bottom here.
Morozov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ling is trying to get back to half guard.
Ling avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Morozov.
Morozov tries to score with some ground and pound. Ling controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Ling is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ling taking punishment in the form of punches.
Morozov throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Ling is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Morozov cracks Ling with a big right hand but Ling just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Ling is looking for a sweep.
Morozov lands a nice forearm strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ling is looking to regain half guard here but Morozov keeps moving and retains side control.
Morozov working the head and body with strikes.
Morozov scores with punches from side control.
Morozov thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Ling's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Morozov cracks Ling with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Morozov looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Morozov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ling keeps working.
Ling is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ling struggling a bit here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ling is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Morozov throws a strike aimed at the side of Ling's head but Ling avoids it well.
Ling tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ling takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Morozov working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ling prevents Morozov from moving into mount.
Ling sneaks back into half guard.
Ling gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morozov postures up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Morozov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Morozov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ling looking to control.
Morozov trying to control but Ling is working from the bottom.
Ling looking to control.
Morozov postures up and lands a big shot to Ling's brow.
Ling wants to sweep but no luck.
Morozov is working Ling over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Morozov drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Morozov jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Morozov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Morozov trying to control the position from guard on top but Ling is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Morozov stopping the sweep attempt from Ling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ling has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Morozov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fedor Morozov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Morozov throws a nice looking combination but Ling bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ling pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Morozov throws a leg kick
and Ling counters with a takedown into side control.
Morozov is trying to get back to half guard.
Morozov manages to get back to half guard.
Morozov is refusing to be controlled, as Ling sits in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Morozov manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ling passes Morozov's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ling has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Morozov defend it? Ling steps over the head and cranks it - Morozov is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Ling!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ming Ling!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Rock Machine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gary Bitters (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Machine comes into the arena with Hell Yeah blaring out of the sound system. Bitters has chosen Maybe as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. On his way into the cage it seems that Rock Machine has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Rock Machine seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rock Machine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gary Bitters!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bitters throws a nice looking combination but Machine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bitters throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Machine.
Bitters takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters circling - Bitters throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice body kick there by Bitters.
Machine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bitters slaps away a takedown attempt from Machine, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bitters throws a head kick but Machine moves out of range.
Bitters blocks a head kick by Machine.
Machine closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bitters quickly recovers to half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bitters controlling the position well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machine wants to control but Bitters is keeping him busy.
Bitters wants to get back to full guard.
Bitters keeping hold of Machine's head, controlling as best he can.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bitters wants to improve his position but Machine is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Machine missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bitters keeping hold of Machine's head, controlling as best he can.
Bitters's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Bitters is looking for a sweep. Machine is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Machine is keen to just control but Bitters is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Bitters tries to land a front kick but Machine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Machine fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bitters lands a head shot.
A punch lands to the side of Machine 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Machine doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Bitters counters with a head kick. That will keep Machine thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bitters tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bitters throws a head kick but Machine moves out of range.
Machine tries to clinch up
and Bitters counters with a nice kick to the body.
Machine misses with a body kick.
Machine doesn't manage to clinch there - Bitters circles away.
Bitters moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bitters misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bitters misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bitters throws a push kick but Machine slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bitters moves into range and connects with a jab.
Crunch! Bitters slams his shin into Machine's torso.
Some wild striking there from Bitters.
Bitters connects with a body shot.
Bitters looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bitters leaves Machine with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Machine has taken the fight to the clinch.
Machine wants to get back to striking at distance but Bitters won't allow it.
The referee calls for Bitters to work.
Bitters escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bitters bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Machine's head backwards.
Bitters looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Machine fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bitters avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bitters throws a nice looking combination but Machine bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bitters throws a head kick but Machine moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bitters thows a body shot but no joy.
Bitters throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Machine is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bitters sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bitters goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bitters.
No luck for Machine with that takedown attempt.
Bitters misses with a body kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bitters works Machine's body with a nice hook.
Bitters throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bitters leaves Machine with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Bitters misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Bitters dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Machine feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Bitters pulls Machine in close to his closed guard and prevents Machine from doing any damage or advancing position.
Machine is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bitters pulls Machine in close to prevent any damage.
Bitters is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bitters keeping moving, preventing Machine from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Rock Machine just wasn't active enough.
Machine has his takedown stuffed
enabling Bitters to counter with a crisp jab.
Bitters tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bitters throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Nice body kick there by Bitters.
Rock Machine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitters throws a body kick that misses
and Machine counters with a good, hard body kick but Bitters shrugs it off.
Bitters clobbers Machine with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bitters on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Machine fails with the takedown
and Bitters makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Gary Bitters is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bitters cracks Machine with a good jab.
Bitters misses with a body kick.
Machine throws a leg kick but Bitters moved away.
Bitters tries to land a front kick but Machine steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Machine shoots in but Bitters avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bitters keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machine throws a looping overhand right but Bitters ducks down to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Bitters.
Bitters catches Machine with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gary Bitters seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bitters lands a high kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machine throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bitters's waist but Bitters gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Machine off to one side.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machine moves out of range of the body kick.
Machine darts in looking for a takedown but Bitters gets double underhooks and turns Machine into the cage.
Bitters lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Machine backwards.
Machine tries to throw a body punch but Bitters avoids it by throwing Machine back against the cage.
Machine takes a knee to the side of the body.
Bitters makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bitters scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bitters lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bitters pushes Machine back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bitters lands a nice uppercut.
Machine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bitters avoids it.
Machine tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bitters avoids it.
Bitters breaks the clinch.
Bitters connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Machine's hands.
Machine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bitters scores with a sloppy right hand. Machine should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine tries for a takedown but Bitters circles away easily
and Bitters cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bitters scores with a sloppy right hand. Machine should have avoided that one.
Machine takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Machine throws a series of punches but Bitters moves out of range.
Machine misses with a takedown
and Bitters counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot by Bitters.
Bitters misses with a kick to the body.
Bitters with a nice cross.
Machine has a takedown stuffed.
Bitters listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Machine looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Machine gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bitters makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bitters lands a jab-cross combination.
Bitters explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Bitters throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bitters.
Bitters lands a high kick!
Bitters connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bitters throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bitters throws a wild body kick that Machine sees coming a mile off.
Nice uppercut lands for Bitters. That snapped Machine's head back.
Machine will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Machine dives in for a single leg takedown but Bitters sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Bitters.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Bitters is working Machine over against the cage.
Machine letting Bitters take a breather here.
Bitters works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bitters trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gary Bitters showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Machine's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Machine misses with a takedown attempt
and Bitters counters with a left to the body.
Machine looking to score a takedown here. Bitters is defending well but Machine drives through and ends up in Bitters's guard.
Bitters looking to hit a scissor sweep but Machine is one step ahead there.
Machine works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bitters makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bitters.
Bitters seems keen to control Machine's posture.
Let's hope that Bitters has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine trying to control the position from guard on top but Bitters is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Machine takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Machine fails in his attempt to clinch.
Machine avoids a kick to the body.
Bitters displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Machine fails to land the takedown.
Machine throws a shot from downtown. Bitters moves away and avoids it.
Machine misses with a takedown
and Bitters counters with a head kick. That will keep Machine thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rock Machine. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Bitters.
Donk. Bitters catches Machine right on the button with a cross.
Gary Bitters is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bitters tries to bum rush Machine with a series of wild strikes but Machine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bitters swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Machine.
Machine fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bitters misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bitters lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bitters has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Bitters.
Machine needs to keep his hands up - Bitters had a free shot at his head there.
Machine tries for a takedown but Bitters circles away easily
and Bitters counters with a stiff right hand.
Bitters goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Machine fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Machine misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bitters is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Machine.
Bitters connects with a crisp jab.
Machine throws a head kick that misses.
Bitters moves into range and connects with a jab.
Machine with a poor takedown
and Bitters counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bitters scores with a one two! Machine had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Machine fails in his attempt to clinch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Bitters.
Bitters jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Machine on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bitters goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bitters goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Bitters looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Machine shoots in but no luck this time.
A head kick misses from Bitters.
Machine looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bitters lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machine takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Machine closes the distance and clinches up with Bitters, looking for a takedown. Machine pushes Bitters against the cage but Bitters circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Machine goes for a double leg but Bitters avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bitters continues to drive forward.
Bitters stalls.
Bitters lands a nice elbow.
Bitters lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rock Machine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machine wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bitters lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Bitters.
Machine has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bitters avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Bitters comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bitters winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Bitters!
A relieved looking Gary Bitters thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fabio Cusano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Kozlov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kozlov's choice of entrance music: Patrioticheskaya Pesnya. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fabio Cusano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aleksandr Kozlov!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cusano throws the kick towards the body but Kozlov avoids it.
Kozlov avoids the body shot from Cusano.
Cusano pushes Kozlov away with a front kick.
Cusano connects with a crisp jab.
Kozlov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Kozlov wants it to stay on the feet.
Cusano takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kozlov stuffs the takedown.
Fabio Cusano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cusano throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kozlov closes the distance and clinches.
Kozlov lands an elbow that stopped Cusano in his tracks for a moment.
Cusano misses with the head strike.
Cusano wants to get back to striking at distance but Kozlov won't allow it.
Cusano blocks an elbow strike.
Cusano blocks an elbow strike.
Cusano can't find room to land a body shot as Kozlov controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kozlov.
It looks like Fabio Cusano has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kozlov lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kozlov creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cusano's defenses.
Nice elbow from Kozlov.
Cusano is rocked!
Kozlov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Cusano is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cusano takes an elbow to the temple.
Cusano throws a head punch that misses.
Cusano jumps guard but Kozlov stands there with Cusano around his waist. Cusano gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've been informed that Kozlov 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabio Cusano. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kozlov leaning his opponent against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kozlov.
A short uppercut from Kozlov.
Kozlov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kozlov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cusano jumps guard but Kozlov turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cusano tries to throw a body punch but Kozlov avoids it by throwing Cusano back against the cage.
Kozlov lands an elbow that stopped Cusano in his tracks for a moment.
Kozlov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cusano closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Aleksandr Kozlov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kozlov weaves into range and cracks Cusano right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Cusano goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Kozlov is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aleksandr Kozlov! Aleksandr Kozlov retains his lightweight title!
Aleksandr Kozlov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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