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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rex Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dj Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sanchez has chosen WALK BY PANTERA as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Rex Richards!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dj Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Richards.
Sanchez felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Richards misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Richards working the ground and pound from side control.
Sanchez struggling a bit here.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Sanchez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sanchez taking punishment in the form of punches.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Richards tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Richards is putting a hurting on Sanchez here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards is chipping away with strikes.
Sanchez taking a bit of punishment here - Richards scoring with strikes.
Sanchez can't do much from the bottom here.
Sanchez taking punishment in the form of punches.
Sanchez is looking for a sweep.
Sanchez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Richards tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Richards has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Richards with the ground and pound but Sanchez regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Richards throwing shots but Sanchez is blocking nicely.
Richards is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is pressing down on Richards's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Richards throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanchez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanchez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Richards.
Richards lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Richards trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sanchez utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Richards is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Steel Penn/Heavy Hands Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Richards throwing strikes but missing.
Richards is looking to work some ground and pound but Sanchez has wrist control.
Sanchez avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Richards with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Richards accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sanchez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Richards is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanchez is keeping the position for now.
Richards with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richards is fighting to break Sanchez's control of his arms but Sanchez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sanchez is on top in guard.
Sanchez throws a big elbow that misses.
Richards escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sanchez gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Richards had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sanchez defends it easily.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards keeping moving, preventing Sanchez from controlling successfully.
Sanchez looking to pass the guard.
Richards throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sanchez uses it to pass to side control.
Richards misses with a strike from the bottom.
Sanchez is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Richards knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Richards is looking to reverse the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rex Richards dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Sanchez swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sanchez throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sanchez looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Richards!
Richards manages to get back to half guard.
Richards with the active half guard here but Sanchez passes nicely into side control.
A lull in the action here.
Sanchez trying to control the action but Richards is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards sneaks back into half guard.
Sanchez trying to pass the guard but Richards defending well.
Richards looking for submissions off his back.
Richards tries to get to full guard but Sanchez has control of the leg.
Richards looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sanchez seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richards actively working from the bottom here.
Richards actively working from the bottom here.
Richards looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Sanchez pushes past his half guard into mount!
Richards stops Sanchez from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Sanchez moves to take his opponent's back.
Richards staying busy and making it hard for Sanchez to control.
Sanchez controlling well, preventing Richards from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rex Richards overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Richards manages to reverse the position and now he's in Sanchez's guard. Nice work there by Richards.
Sanchez pushes a forearm under Richards's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Richards is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dj Sanchez!
During a confident post fight interview, Dj Sanchez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ervis Januzaj (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Trap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jon Trap is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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218 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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210 lbs
8 - 10 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ervis Januzaj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jon Trap!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Januzaj lands a left and a right that send Trap crashing to the mat, dazed. Januzaj thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Trap is rocked!
It looks like Jon Trap has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Januzaj finds Trap's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Trap flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Januzaj lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Trap will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ervis Januzaj!
Ervis Januzaj got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
In defeat, Jon Trap stepped up to the mic, saying 'its not my fault!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vincenzo Calliente (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ippo Makunouchi (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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160 lbs
17 - 18 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 32 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vincenzo Calliente!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ippo Makunouchi!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Makunouchi. That snapped Calliente's head back.
Makunouchi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
so Calliente counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Calliente trying to control the position from guard on top but Makunouchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Calliente landing with the ground and pound.
Calliente throwing strikes from guard but Makunouchi blocks nicely.
Calliente looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Calliente trying to control the position from guard on top but Makunouchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makunouchi wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calliente postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Makunouchi controls Calliente momentarily but Calliente frees himself.
Calliente wants to control from the top but Makunouchi keeps moving.
Calliente working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Calliente trying to control the position from guard on top but Makunouchi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Vincenzo Calliente just wasn't active enough.
Good standup being displayed there by Makunouchi as he connects with a hook.
Makunouchi lands a two punch combo.
Calliente avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makunouchi connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Calliente! He's out on his feet! Makunouchi rushes in and drops Calliente with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ippo Makunouchi!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Samir Oliva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and One Turd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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217 lbs
20 - 13 - 0 |
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163 lbs
27 - 23 - 1 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Samir Oliva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 23 - 1, fighting out of New York, One Turd!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Columbo Gatti and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turd lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
No luck for Turd with that takedown attempt.
Oliva checks a leg kick.
Oliva checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Turd throws a head kick but Oliva moves out of range.
Turd sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Turd avoids the head kick by Oliva.
Oliva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Turd's sensitive parts.
Oliva tries to sprawl but Turd drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Oliva looks like he's trying to stand up.
Turd is looking for a kimura but Oliva is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Turd to get the leverage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliva is trying to stand.
Turd is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Turd stops Oliva from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turd throwing shots but Oliva is blocking nicely.
Turd sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Oliva defending well though.
Turd trying to mount his opponent but Oliva defends it.
Turd throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Turd throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Turd stops Oliva from getting back to his feet.
Oliva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Turd on the ground.
Turd trying to pass the guard but Oliva defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Turd wants to take a breather but Oliva is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turd is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Turd has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Turd missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Turd thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Oliva's head.
Turd is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Turd landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
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!
Turd lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Turd not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Oliva is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turd lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Turd throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Turd seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oliva tries to kick Turd off but Turd keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Turd missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Turd wants to free his trapped foot but Oliva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Oliva avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Turd.
Turd not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turd takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Turd missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Turd thows a huge punch but Oliva dodges it nicely.
Turd thows a huge punch but Oliva dodges it nicely.
Oliva wants to control but Turd is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Turd scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turd not landing any meaningful shots this time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Turd throwing shots but Oliva is blocking nicely.
Turd throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Turd sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Oliva defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
One Turd dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Oliva blocks a leg kick.
Oliva turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Turd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oliva.
Turd drives through with a takedown into Oliva's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Oliva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Turd makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Oliva controls Turd momentarily but Turd frees himself.
Turd postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Turd connects with a couple of short punches.
Turd postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Oliva looking for a sweep. Not yet Oliva, not yet.
Turd working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turd drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Oliva dives on top into guard.
One Turd has got the better of the ground game so far.
Turd had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Oliva defends it easily.
Oliva wants to pass the guard but Turd is keeping the position.
Oliva wants to stand but Turd is controlling his posture from full guard.
Oliva trying to control but Turd is working from the bottom.
Turd 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turd throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Oliva avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Turd is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Oliva defends well.
Turd bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Oliva's guard.
Turd with a nice head shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turd landing some decent shots from guard.
Turd trying to control the position from guard on top but Oliva is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turd working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Turd throws a big right hand that misses.
Turd looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Turd looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turd postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Turd postures up in Oliva's guard and throws a big left but Oliva blocks it.
Turd wants to pass the guard but Oliva is keeping the position.
Turd 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.
Turd is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Turd trying to control but Oliva is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
One Turd 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! This is the final round!
Turd tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Turd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oliva.
Nice jab there from Turd.
Oliva throws a head kick that misses.
Oliva scores with a leg kick.
Turd looks for a takedown but Oliva sprawls well.
Turd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Turd chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turd. That's going to slow Oliva down.
Turd misses with a body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Oliva. Turd shrugs it off though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Turd connects with the punch.
Oliva delivers a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turd throws a leg kick but Oliva sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Turd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Oliva connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Oliva scores with a kick to the body.
Turd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Oliva can pounce on him.
Oliva delivers a nice body kick.
That kick from Oliva tenderised Turd's leg. Turd is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliva lands with a kick to the ribs.
Oliva throws a nice head kick!
Oliva connects with a high kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Oliva.
Oliva throws a front kick that sends Turd stumbling back into the cage.
Turd takes a kick to the side of the head.
Oliva scoring well with a low kick there.
Oliva scores with a kick to the body.
Oliva fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Oliva.
Oliva connects with an inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Oliva.
Turd has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Oliva.
Oliva connects with an inside leg kick.
Turd takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Turd's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A good leg kick by Oliva.
Oliva feints and then cracks Turd's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Turd down.
Oliva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oliva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turd walks forward, straight into a front kick from Oliva.
Turd throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
One Turd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Turd looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oliva moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Turd chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Oliva can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oliva moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Turd just misses with a punch to the body.
Oliva lands a nice looking kick to the body. Turd takes a step back to recover.
Turd takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Oliva throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Turd.
One Turd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Oliva scores with a kick to the midsection.
Turd is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Oliva rather than just go for the knockout.
Turd tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Samir Oliva is winning the standup battle so far.
Oliva misses with an attempted mid kick.
Turd darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliva has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Turd is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turd is trying to control. Oliva wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Turd lands with a punch from half guard.
Oliva keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Turd trying to control the action but Oliva is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turd throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Turd is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Samir Oliva has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turd passes to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samir Oliva showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Turd has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... One Turd!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Knapp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rory Markman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Knapp's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Go to Sleep. Rory Markman is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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180 lbs
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186 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Peter Knapp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rory Markman!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markman slips a jab from Knapp.
Markman slips a jab and a cross from Knapp.
Markman circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knapp closes the distance and pushes Markman back into the cage.
Knapp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Knapp fails to land with a series of punches.
Knapp throws the left hand but Markman avoids the punch easily.
Markman dodges the punch combination from Knapp.
A swing and a miss from Knapp.
Knapp misses with a straight left.
Markman slips under a jab.
Knapp lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Markman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knapp misses with a looping right.
Knapp tries to clinch but Markman moves out of range.
Knapp pushes Markman up against the cage in a clinch.
Knapp working aggressively here.
Markman has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Knapp regains guard immediately.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Markman is looking to pass into half guard but Knapp pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Knapp is in guard.
Knapp being controlled here momentarily.
Markman looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Markman is still trying to improve position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Rory Markman hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
The crowd cheers as Knapp lands an impressive looking overhand right. Markman doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Rory Markman has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knapp doesn't manage to clinch there - Markman circles away.
Peter Knapp is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knapp closes the distance but Markman moves to the side
and Markman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Knapp swings for the body but Markman moves out of range.
Knapp forces Markman back against the cage and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knapp breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knapp tries to clinch up.
Knapp misses with a two punch combination.
Markman ducks under a wild hook from Knapp.
Knapp throws an overhand right that lands on Markman's shoulder, as Markman tries to avoid the shot.
Knapp darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Knapp wants to clinch but Markman slips to the side
and Markman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Knapp tries to close the distance and clinch up but Markman swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice defenses there by Markman.
Nice defenses there by Markman.
Knapp has managed to clinch.
Markman is working for takedown but Knapp is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knapp is pressed up against the cage. Markman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Knapp down to the mat. Knapp avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Knapp connects with a leg kick. Markman looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Oooooh!!! Knapp has knocked Markman down with a huge combo! Knapp steps away and waves a wobbly Markman back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Markman is rocked!
Markman walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Knapp! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Peter Knapp!
Peter Knapp bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dawn Keebals (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jani Reuhkala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dawn Keebals has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dawn Keebals!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jani Reuhkala!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Keebals dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Keebals digs a good body shot into Reuhkala's ribs.
A punch combination from Keebals misses.
Reuhkala fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Reuhkala throws a half hearted mid kick.
Keebals throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Reuhkala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Keebals. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Keebals.
Reuhkala misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Keebals throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reuhkala attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Reuhkala connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Reuhkala lands with a right hand.
Keebals moves out of range of the body kick from Reuhkala.
Reuhkala swings for the body but Keebals moves out of range.
Reuhkala tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keebals swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Reuhkala slips under a jab from Keebals.
Keebals keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Keebals cracks Reuhkala with a good jab.
A big left from Reuhkala misses.
Keebals swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Keebals fails to land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reuhkala avoids the body shot from Keebals.
Keebals fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reuhkala manages to avoid it.
Keebals lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Reuhkala circles away quickly and effectively.
Reuhkala wants to clinch.
Keebals is looking to wear down Reuhkala with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Reuhkala lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Keebals has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Keebals and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Reuhkala fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Keebals is out of range.
Reuhkala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Keebals sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reuhkala misses with a wild body shot.
Keebals scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Reuhkala has taken the fight to the clinch.
Reuhkala gets through Keebals's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reuhkala tries to stall but Keebals uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Reuhkala swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reuhkala misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Reuhkala.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reuhkala presses Keebals against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keebals is trying to push Reuhkala away but Reuhkala has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Reuhkala throws a head punch that misses.
Reuhkala missing with knees to the body.
Keebals managing to block the knees to the body from Reuhkala.
Reuhkala scores with a hook to the body.
Reuhkala lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reuhkala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Keebals wants to get back to striking at distance but Reuhkala won't allow it.
Reuhkala lands a right hand that snaps the head of Keebals backwards.
Reuhkala stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reuhkala throws a punch but it's blocked by Keebals.
Reuhkala prevents Keebals from breaking the clinch.
Reuhkala doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reuhkala lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reuhkala tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Keebals just stands there and leans against the cage.
Reuhkala gets through Keebals's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reuhkala lands with a right to the head.
Reuhkala gets through Keebals's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Reuhkala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reuhkala scores with a shoulder strike.
Reuhkala content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Keebals blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keebals wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Reuhkala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Reuhkala goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Reuhkala jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Keebals walks away with a smile on his face. Reuhkala gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Keebals swings for the body but Reuhkala moves out of range.
Keebals misses with a looping left.
Keebals lands a jab.
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!
Reuhkala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keebals.
Keebals looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Reuhkala slips a jab from Keebals.
A slow jab from Keebals misses its intended target.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reuhkala throws a push kick but Keebals slaps the foot to one side.
Reuhkala tries a head kick but it misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Reuhkala as he connects with a hook.
Reuhkala uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Keebals.
Reuhkala is looking to chop away at Keebals's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jani Reuhkala dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Keebals takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Reuhkala uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Reuhkala. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Reuhkala takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reuhkala looks for the body kick but Keebals saw that one coming.
A slow jab from Reuhkala misses its intended target.
Dawn Keebals is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Reuhkala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Keebals throws out a loose jab but Reuhkala uses good head movement to avoid it.
Keebals connects with a crisp jab.
Reuhkala ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reuhkala throws out a leg kick but Keebals moves out of range and Reuhkala only half commits.
An inside leg kick lands from Reuhkala.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Keebals lands a jab-cross combination.
A jab from Keebals misses.
Keebals misses with a looping left.
Reuhkala tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Keebals paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Reuhkala blocks a jab.
Reuhkala throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Keebals lands with a nice body punch.
Keebals fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reuhkala manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Keebals takes a swing at Reuhkala's ribcage but misses.
Reuhkala scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Keebals doesn't seem bothered though.
Reuhkala lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Keebals misses with an uppercut. Reuhkala saw that one coming.
Reuhkala slips a jab from Keebals.
Reuhkala dodges the punch combination from Keebals.
Keebals throws a body punch but Reuhkala moves out of range.
Keebals gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reuhkala lands a body shot.
Reuhkala tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Keebals manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Reuhkala connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keebals looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dawn Keebals is winning the standup battle so far.
Reuhkala feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Keebalss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Reuhkala thows a body shot but no joy.
Reuhkala closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Keebals ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reuhkala moves away.
Reuhkala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Keebals was well out of range. Poor timing from Reuhkala.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reuhkala lands a nice shot to the body.
Reuhkala scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Reuhkala fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Reuhkala scores with a jab.
Keebals is rocked!
Keebals swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Keebals misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reuhkala.
Reuhkala lands a nice looking body shot.
Keebals just misses with a punch to the body.
Keebals lands with a cross.
Keebals throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reuhkala sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab by Reuhkala.
Reuhkala scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Keebals doesn't seem bothered though.
Reuhkala showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Keebals.
Reuhkala throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Keebals swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Keebals misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keebals avoids the head kick by Reuhkala.
Reuhkala lands with a cross.
Oh Keebals is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Keebals misses with a lunging right hand
and Reuhkala counters with a nice uppercut.
Reuhkala lands a nice looking body shot.
Keebals checks the leg kick nicely there.
Keebals thows a body shot but no joy.
Reuhkala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reuhkala scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Keebals 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.
Jab, jab by Keebals - just one landing.
Reuhkala ducks under a wild hook from Keebals.
Keebals ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Keebals seems to have got his legs back now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Keebals misses with an uppercut.
Reuhkala avoids the body shot from Keebals.
Keebals swings for the body but Reuhkala moves out of range.
Keebals throws a jab when Reuhkala was well out of range.
Keebals tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Keebals ducks under a wild hook from Reuhkala.
A cross from Reuhkala lands.
Reuhkala jabs at Keebals's body.
Keebals swings for the body but Reuhkala moves out of range.
Reuhkala misses with a kick to the body.
Nice jab there from Reuhkala.
Keebals tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reuhkala was well out of range. Poor timing from Keebals.
Reuhkala gets a clinch.
Keebals looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Reuhkala fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Keebals is trying to break the clinch but Reuhkala is controlling him.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Reuhkala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Still in the clinch, Reuhkala scores with a nice short uppercut.
Keebals has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jani Reuhkala showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Reuhkala is looking to clinch but Keebals is avoiding it.
Keebals misses with an uppercut. Reuhkala saw that one coming.
Keebals slips a jab from Reuhkala.
Reuhkala cracks Keebals with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Keebals looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Reuhkala finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Keebals is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Keebals throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Keebals throws a lazy right hand but Reuhkala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reuhkala clinches up with Keebals and pushes him back against the cage.
Reuhkala jumps into guard, dragging Keebals to the mat.
Keebals is looking to stand up but Reuhkala won't let him.
Reuhkala is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Keebals has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Keebals tries to stand but Reuhkala is controlling from the bottom.
Reuhkala has his foot on Keebals's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Keebals works his way back into a safe position though.
Keebals gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reuhkala throws the kick towards the body but Keebals avoids it.
Reuhkala digs a good body shot into Keebals's ribs.
Reuhkala throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reuhkala throws a hook but Keebals avoids it easily.
Reuhkala thows a body shot but no joy.
Keebals throws a series of punches but Reuhkala moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Keebals.
Reuhkala missing with a left hand there. Keebals was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reuhkala defending well as Keebals loads up on a big left hand.
Keebals throws a right hand that Reuhkala ducks under and follows up with a left that Reuhkala also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Reuhkala avoids the body shot from Keebals.
Reuhkala connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Reuhkala misses with a two punch combination.
Reuhkala clinches.
A short right from Reuhkala.
Reuhkala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Keebals's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Keebals is trying to push Reuhkala away but Reuhkala has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Reuhkala working Keebals over with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Keebals is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Reuhkala misses with a body punch.
Reuhkala stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Reuhkala throws a punch but it's blocked by Keebals.
Reuhkala throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Reuhkala jumps guard but Keebals stands there with Reuhkala around his waist. Reuhkala gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Reuhkala struggles to land a body shot inside as Keebals controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reuhkala misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reuhkala throws a punch but it's blocked by Keebals.
Reuhkala misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Reuhkala.
Keebals is trying to break free.
Reuhkala cracks Keebals with a nice body shot.
Reuhkala can't find room to land a body shot as Keebals controls the action.
Keebals blocks an uppercut.
Reuhkala keeps control of Keebals as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Reuhkala fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Reuhkala.
Dawn Keebals has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Keebals.
Reuhkala decides to pull guard.
Reuhkala escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Keebals gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Reuhkala is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Keebals missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Reuhkala had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Keebals defends it easily.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Keebals postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jani Reuhkala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Reuhkala has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jani Reuhkala!
Jani Reuhkala bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rick Cricket (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddie Stanko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cricket comes into the arena with Fxxk everything blaring out of the sound system. Rick Cricket has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rick Cricket!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Eddie Stanko!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cricket takes a swing at Stanko's ribcage but misses.
Stanko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stanko misses with an attempted mid kick.
Stanko takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stanko clinches up against the cage.
Stanko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stanko.
Cricket lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stanko or not.
Stanko is trying to force a seperation but Cricket has the dominant position.
Cricket swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stanko looking to stall.
Still in the clinch, Cricket scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cricket lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stanko taking a breather.
A short left from Cricket.
Cricket tries to throw a body punch but Stanko avoids it by throwing Cricket back against the cage.
Stanko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cricket scores with a hook to the body.
Cricket misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cricket digs a right hand into Stanko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Stanko's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanko blocks a body shot from Cricket.
Stanko prevents a body shot from Cricket.
Cricket misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cricket.
Cricket throws a punch but it's blocked by Stanko.
Cricket struggles to land a body shot inside as Stanko controls his hands.
Cricket looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Stanko misses with a knee strike.
Cricket misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cricket tries to throw a body punch but Stanko avoids it by throwing Cricket back against the cage.
A body shot lands from Cricket.
Stanko looks winded!
Cricket is working Stanko over against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cricket lands an uppercut.
Cricket lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Stanko takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Eddie Stanko has been cut.
Cricket lands a shot to the body.
Cricket scores with a shoulder strike.
Cricket lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Cricket.
Cricket has a couple of punches blocked by Stanko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cricket digs a right hand underneath Stanko's ribcage. Stanko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cricket lands a shoulder strike.
Cricket lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Cricket.
Cricket scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cricket lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stanko is rocked!
Cricket misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cricket throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stankos head.
Stanko is still on wobbly legs! Can Cricket finish him?
Stanko's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Stanko's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cricket tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Stanko seems to have recovered his senses.
Cricket gets through Stanko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cricket.
Cricket lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stanko blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Cricket.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cricket.
Cricket lands a nice uppercut.
Cricket misses with a body punch.
Stanko dodges an elbow strike from Cricket.
Stanko throws an elbow but it misses.
Stanko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cricket pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cricket misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cricket lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stanko or not.
Stanko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cricket lands an uppercut.
Cricket doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cricket lands a left hand.
Stanko manages to break the clinch.
Stanko tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cricket manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cricket rushes Stanko and presses him up against the cage.
Cricket blocks an elbow strike.
Stanko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cricket forces Stanko back against the cage and clinches.
Cricket lands a shoulder strike.
Stanko wants to stall.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stanko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stanko with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cricket lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Cricket fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stanko looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Stanko.
Knees to the body from Stanko.
Cricket misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stanko blocks a body shot from Cricket.
Stanko lands an elbow just above Cricket 's eye.
Stanko tries to land a knee to the head but Cricket blocks with his arms.
Cricket tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stanko's elbow.
Cricket working aggressively here.
Stanko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Stanko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Stanko is trying to break the clinch but Cricket is controlling him.
Cricket throws a punch but it's blocked by Stanko.
Cricket has a couple of punches blocked by Stanko.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stanko throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rick Cricket dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eddie Stanko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Stanko ducks under a wild hook from Cricket.
A head kick by Cricket misses
and Stanko counters with a left and a right that stings Cricket.
Stanko has closed the distance and engaged Cricket in a clinch.
Stanko with a knee to the head.
Cricket misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stanko working hard to break the clinch.
Cricket working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cricket fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Cricket.
Cricket struggles to land a body shot inside as Stanko controls his hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cricket throws a head punch that misses.
Cricket misses with a body punch.
Cricket lands with a short shot to the head.
Cricket blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stanko leaning against his opponent.
Cricket tries to work over Stanko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Stanko misses with an elbow strike.
Cricket lands with a short shot to the head.
Cricket makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanko throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cricket doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cricket lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Cricket.
Cricket struggles to land a body shot inside as Stanko controls his hands.
Stanko is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Cricket is keeping busy.
Stanko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cricket doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cricket tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stanko's elbow.
A short uppercut from Cricket.
Stanko wants to stall.
Cricket scores with a shot to the side of Stanko's head.
Stanko tries a knee to the head but Cricket blocks it.
Cricket lands an uppercut.
Cricket drops Stanko onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Stanko is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Rick Cricket has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Stanko is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cricket lands a left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cricket dips a shoulder and cracks Stanko with a mighty uppercut! Stanko falls back against the cage and Cricket unloads with a barrage of strikes! Stanko is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Cricket screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rick Cricket!
A victorious Rick Cricket thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Craig Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bryan McClelland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes to the cage accompanied by Blood of Heroes!. McClelland comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Born And Raised In Lowell kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Bryan McClelland has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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200 lbs
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201 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Craig Johnson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bryan McClelland!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps McClelland's head back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Johnson.
McClelland ducks under a wild hook from Johnson.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McClelland manages to avoid it.
McClelland fails in his attempt to clinch.
McClelland misses with a wild body shot.
McClelland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson misses with the combination.
McClelland throws a jab but it's blocked by Johnson.
Nice takedown defense from Johnson. No joy for McClelland on that attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McClelland is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
It looks like Craig Johnson has been cut.
Bryan McClelland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johnson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McClelland is rocked!
Johnson dances in with a quick combination. McClelland is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Johnson snaps McClelland's head back. McClelland stumbles backwards against the cage. Johnson steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with McClelland's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. McClelland just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Craig Johnson!
Craig Johnson is the new middleweight champion!
A very excited looking Craig Johnson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Bryan McClelland stepped up to the mic, saying 'I think it's funny he knew I was going to do that!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Mayor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Douglas Kopejtka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kopejtka has chosen Metamorphosis by Blue Stahli as his entrance music. Douglas Kopejtka is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Mayor!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Douglas Kopejtka!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayor misses with a hook.
Mayor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick from Kopejtka misses.
Mayor scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kopejtka doesn't seem bothered though.
Kopejtka throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mayor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Some wild striking there from Mayor.
Kopejtka throws a right and a left that Mayor avoids nicely.
Kopejtka misses with a combination
and Mayor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kopejtka takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mayor lands a head shot.
Mayor jabs Kopejtka to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mayor gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kopejtka.
Kopejtka throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kopejtka misses with a leg kick
and Kopejtka takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mayor throws an overhand right that lands on Kopejtka's shoulder, as Kopejtka tries to avoid the shot.
Mayor misses with an uppercut. Kopejtka saw that one coming.
Mayor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kopejtka.
Mayor has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mayor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayor stalling the fight.
Mayor lands an uppercut.
Mayor breaks the clinch.
Mayor has Kopejtka up against the cage in a clinch.
Mayor is struggling to control the position.
A nice left hand lands by Mayor.
Kopejtka wants to get back to striking at distance but Mayor won't allow it.
Mayor prevents Kopejtka from breaking the clinch.
Kopejtka wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Mayor.
Mayor breaks the clinch.
Kopejtka loads up on a big right hand but Mayor slips the punch.
Mayor takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kopejtka misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayor throws a poor cross that misses
and Kopejtka counters with a series of strikes. Mayor will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kopejtka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mayor throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kopejtka rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mayor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kopejtka throws a right and a left that Mayor avoids nicely.
Mayor tries to bum rush Kopejtka with a series of wild strikes but Kopejtka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice body punch from Mayor.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mayor!
Mayor misses with a looping left.
Kopejtka gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Mayor slips a jab and a cross from Kopejtka.
Mayor misses with a two punch combination.
Kopejtka misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mayor works Kopejtka's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Kopejtka misses.
Mayor closes the distance and clinches.
Mayor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mayor misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kopejtka looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mayor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mayor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mayor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kopejtka on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Mayor. Those never looked like landing.
Kopejtka looks to score with a jab to the body but Mayor is just out of range.
A nice combination there by Mayor.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kopejtka misses with a wild combination.
A swing and a miss from Mayor.
Mayor feints a jab promting Kopejtka to slip. Mayor then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kopejtka slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mayor uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kopejtka has time to react.
Mayor jabs Kopejtka right on the nose. Kopejtka blinks but takes it well.
Kopejtka is rocked!
Kopejtka swings widly with a right hand
and Mayor counters with a big right hand! Oh Kopejtka is in trouble here! Mayor follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Mayor!
Tommy Mayor retains his heavyweight title!
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