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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gordon Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josh Barnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Gordon Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnett rushes Freeman and presses him up against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Barnett has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Freeman taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Gordon Freeman.
A jab from Freeman misses.
Freeman blocks a leg kick.
Freeman scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Josh Barnett has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett shoots in for a double leg but Freeman sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Freeman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barnett.
Freeman throws a head kick but Barnett moves out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Barnett is defended easily by Freeman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Barnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnett moves to clinch but Freeman breaks away
and Freeman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Barnett fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Freeman is out of range.
Barnett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Freeman pinned against the cage. Freeman gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barnett ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Barnetts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barnett fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barnett takes the fight into the clinch.
Freeman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Freeman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Barnett's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barnett tries to clinch but Freeman is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Horrible takedown attempt by Barnett or perhaps it was just good defense by Freeman, which made it look bad.
Barnett is looking to clinch but Freeman is avoiding it.
Freeman stuffs the takedown attempt from Barnett. Barnett gets slowly back to his feet.
Barnett closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Barnett stands up and beckons Freeman to his feet.
Freeman tries to bum rush Barnett with a series of wild strikes but Barnett uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Freeman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnett.
Barnett throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnett closes this distance looking for a takedown but Freeman circles away.
Freeman missing with a left hand there. Barnett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Barnett wants to clinch up but Freeman keeps it at a distance.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Barnett moves into the clinch.
Barnett misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Freeman.
Freeman stalling against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Josh Barnett will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Josh Barnett's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Barnett displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Freeman connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Barnett! He's out on his feet! Freeman rushes in and drops Barnett with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gordon Freeman!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titan Boma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jaylin Acker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boma comes into the arena with Evan Jones - Domination blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jaylin Acker enters the cage!
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295 lbs
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225 lbs
6 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Titan Boma!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jaylin Acker!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Acker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Acker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boma scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Jaylin Acker has been cut.
Acker tries to clinch but Boma moves out of range.
Acker throws a sloppy head kick and Boma moves out of range easily.
Boma fails to land with a series of punches.
Boma keeps the fight on the outside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Boma enables Acker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Boma manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Acker decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Boma lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Acker circles away quickly and effectively.
Acker tries to clinch up but Boma circles away and keeps his distance.
Boma drops Acker with a beautiful combination! Acker stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Boma is looking for the KO!
Boma avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Acker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Boma circles away from the clinch attempt
and Boma counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Acker to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Boma!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Titan Boma!
Titan Boma tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between German Valdez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyron Marshall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marshall has chosen If the looks could kill as his entrance music. Tyron Marshall is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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240 lbs
5 - 8 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
11 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, German Valdez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyron Marshall!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valdez feints and as Marshall raises his hands in defense, Valdez changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Valdez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Marshall's guard.
Marshall wants to get back to his feet.
Marshall really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Valdez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Valdez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marshall keeps working.
Marshall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Valdez is trying for a kimura here. Marshall looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Valdez wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). German Valdez!
German Valdez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Kulakov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin Killjoy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kulakov comes to the cage accompanied by Lube-Shparu. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 29 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viktor Kulakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Killjoy!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kulakov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kulakov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Killjoy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A big right from Kulakov misses.
Killjoy slips a jab from Kulakov.
Kulakov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kulakov misses with a lunging right hand
and Killjoy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kulakov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Killjoy. Killjoy circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Kevin Killjoy has been cut.
Kulakov fails to land with a series of punches.
Killjoy throws a sloppy head kick and Kulakov moves out of range easily.
Kevin Killjoy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kulakov lands with a nice body punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Killjoy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Killjoy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Killjoy lands a lovely overhand right.
Oooooh!!! Killjoy has knocked Kulakov down with a huge combo! Killjoy steps away and waves a wobbly Kulakov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Kulakov is rocked!
It looks like Viktor Kulakov has been cut.
Kulakov looks to land a left hand but Killjoy moved out of range nicely.
Oh Kulakov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Killjoy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've been told by Kulakov's head coaches at VENDETTA Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kulakov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Killjoy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Killjoy thumps Kulakov with a low kick.
Donk. Kulakov catches Killjoy right on the button with a cross.
Kulakov seems to have got his legs back now.
Killjoy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killjoy dives in and grabs Kulakov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kulakov pushes down on Killjoy's head and hops out.
Killjoy has Kulakov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kulakov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kulakov swats away the attempt to clinch by Killjoy.
Kulakov takes a swing at Killjoy's ribcage but misses.
Kulakov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Killjoy back to the cage. Kulakov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Killjoy throws a nice looking combination but Kulakov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kulakov cracks Killjoy with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Killjoy 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 Kulakov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kulakov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Killjoy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Killjoy wants to clinch.
Killjoy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy lands a really nice looking cross but Kulakov seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killjoy closes the distance and clinches.
Killjoy escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Killjoy clinches up with Kulakov and pushes him back against the cage.
Kulakov is looking to break free of the clinch but Killjoy has double underhooks.
Killjoy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Killjoy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Killjoy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Killjoy is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Killjoy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Killjoy scores with a hook.
Viktor Kulakov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Kulakov misses.
Kulakov misses with an uppercut.
Killjoy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Killjoy misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Killjoy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kulakov ducks under a wild hook from Killjoy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kulakov throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Killjoy misses with a wild combination.
Killjoy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kulakov was well out of range. Poor timing from Killjoy.
Killjoy misses with a head kick.
Killjoy looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Killjoy is looking to clinch.
Killjoy tries to clinch up.
Killjoy dives in for a single leg takedown but Kulakov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Viktor Kulakov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kevin Killjoy.
Kulakov is trying to break the clinch but Killjoy has him pressed against the cage.
Kulakov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Killjoy misses with a hook. Kulakov ducked under it nicely.
Kulakov throws a series of punches but Killjoy moves out of range.
A big left from Kulakov misses.
Kulakov misses with a series of wild punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killjoy tries to clinch up but Kulakov circles away and keeps his distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killjoy misses with a kick to the body.
Killjoy moves to clinch but Kulakov breaks away
and Kulakov counters with a straight right hand.
Kulakov punishes Killjoy's body with a nice straight punch.
Killjoy clinches up against the cage.
Kulakov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Killjoy breaks from the clinch.
Kulakov throws a hook to the side of Killjoy's head but Killjoy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kulakov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Killjoy wants to clinch
and Kulakov counters with a right hand to the body.
Killjoy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kulakov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kulakov lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Killjoy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Killjoy throws a right hand that Kulakov ducks under and follows up with a left that Kulakov also avoids with ease.
Kulakov stalks Killjoy and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Killjoy's face. Killjoy staggers backwards, shaken.
That has opened up Kevin Killjoy's cut even more.
A slow jab from Kulakov misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Killjoy dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Kulakov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Killjoy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kulakov.
Kulakov scores with a one two! Killjoy had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Killjoy misses with a looping left.
Killjoy looks for the body kick but Kulakov saw that one coming.
Kulakov swats away the attempt to clinch by Killjoy.
Kulakov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Killjoy counters with a low kick, right behind Kulakov 's knee.
Killjoy tries to clinch up.
Killjoy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Killjoy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Killjoy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kulakov misses with an uppercut. Killjoy saw that one coming.
Killjoy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kulakov circles away from the clinch attempt
and Kulakov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kulakov connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Killjoy tries to clinch but Kulakov is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killjoy works over Kulakov's head and body with a nice combination.
Killjoy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Killjoy is looking to clinch but Kulakov is avoiding it.
Kulakov missing with a left hand there. Killjoy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Killjoy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Killjoy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kulakov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kevin Killjoy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kulakov lands with a nice body punch.
No joy there for Killjoy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Killjoy defending well as Kulakov loads up on a big left hand.
Kulakov cracks Killjoy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Killjoy clinches up with Kulakov and pushes him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killjoy has Kulakov pushed against the cage.
Kulakov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kulakov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A frustrated look appears on Kulakov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Killjoy has Kulakov pressed against the cage, preventing Kulakov from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Killjoy.
Killjoy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Killjoy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kulakov manages to avoid it.
Killjoy tries to bum rush Kulakov with a series of wild strikes but Kulakov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kulakov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Killjoy's hands.
Kulakov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Killjoy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Killjoy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kulakov to score with a decent uppercut.
Killjoy is rocked!
Killjoy misses the jab.
Killjoy is still on wobbly legs! Can Kulakov finish him?
OH! Killjoy has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Kulakov smells blood and charges in for the finish! Kulakov unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Killjoy sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Viktor Kulakov!
Viktor Kulakov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Yuber (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John McGuirk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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250 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Yuber!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John McGuirk!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yuber will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yuber throws a low kick but it's checked well by McGuirk.
Yuber moves away from the strike by McGuirk.
Yuber seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yuber.
Yuber with a lazy takedown attempt
and McGuirk counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Yuber!
McGuirk advances to mount.
McGuirk looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yuber wants to hold on but McGuirk pushes him away.
Yuber is wriggling around trying to escape.
McGuirk can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Yuber is looking to escape.
McGuirk throws some wild stikes that Yuber manages to avoid easily.
McGuirk tries to control but Yuber wriggling away.
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!
Yuber is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuirk breaks from Yuber's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Yuber tries to hold on but McGuirk postures up.
McGuirk with the ground and pound from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuirk has control of Yuber's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Yuber regains control of the situation pretty easily.
McGuirk looking to control but Yuber is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
McGuirk with good strikes from the mount here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yuber regains half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuirk scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
McGuirk missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yuber is refusing to be controlled, as McGuirk sits in half guard.
McGuirk lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
McGuirk is looking to stall here but Yuber recovers full guard.
McGuirk trying to control the position from guard on top but Yuber is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
McGuirk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yuber swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuirk working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McGuirk throwing strikes from guard but Yuber blocks nicely.
McGuirk wants to stand but Yuber has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
McGuirk looking to pass the guard.
McGuirk missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yuber wants to sweep but no luck.
Yuber is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuber utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuirk trying to control but Yuber is working from the bottom.
Yuber controls McGuirk momentarily but McGuirk frees himself.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Yuber instigates a clinch.
McGuirk scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yuber is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Yuber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yuber avoiding damage as McGuirk throws knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Yuber as McGuirk tries to tie him up.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yuber is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
McGuirk lands an elbow inside that Yuber shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John McGuirk dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Yuber looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yuber shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts McGuirk as he jumps to the side.
McGuirk slaps away a takedown attempt from Yuber, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Yuber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from McGuirk as Yuber shoots in.
McGuirk moves into the clinch.
McGuirk gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Ivan Yuber has been cut.
Yuber misses with an elbow over the top.
McGuirk works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yuber takes a shot to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
McGuirk has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Yuber clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
McGuirk is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Yuber is trying to remain composed but McGuirk is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuirk lands strikes to the head.
McGuirk wants to control but Yuber manages to buck him off and is now in McGuirk's guard! Nice work there by Yuber!
McGuirk is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Yuber stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. McGuirk swivels though and keeps the full guard.
John McGuirk has got the better of the ground game so far.
Yuber stopping the sweep attempt from McGuirk.
McGuirk has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McGuirk holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by John McGuirk.
McGuirk plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Yuber doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McGuirk counters with a single leg into guard. Yuber didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yuber throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yuber keeping full guard, as McGuirk tries to pass.
McGuirk trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Yuber manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuber throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McGuirk 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.
McGuirk keeping moving, preventing Yuber from controlling successfully.
McGuirk keeping full guard, as Yuber tries to pass.
McGuirk looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuber pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McGuirk is keeping the position for now.
McGuirk 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.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Nice takedown defense from McGuirk. No joy for Yuber on that attempt.
Yuber throws a leg kick but McGuirk moved away.
McGuirk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yuber swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yuber shoots and misses
and McGuirk counters with a straight right hand.
Yuber has his takedown stuffed
and McGuirk counters with a flying knee that sends his opponent to the canvas! McGuirk looking to finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
McGuirk works a leg free and moves into half guard.
McGuirk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yuber keeps working.
McGuirk is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John McGuirk showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ivan Yuber's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
McGuirk lands a high kick to the side of Yuber's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! McGuirk dives into guard, looking to finish.
Yuber is rocked!
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!
McGuirk gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Yuber avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by McGuirk.
Yuber misses with a takedown attempt - McGuirk sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yuber gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Yuber is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McGuirk advances position into side control!
McGuirk working the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuber takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Yuber is looking to reverse the position.
Yuber trying to remain calm as McGuirk controls from the top position.
McGuirk creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
McGuirk wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yuber keeps working.
Yuber takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Yuber is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by McGuirk.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yuber tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McGuirk wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McGuirk tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Yuber is trying to improve his position.
McGuirk landing strikes.
McGuirk in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
McGuirk working the head and body with strikes.
McGuirk tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
McGuirk controls the position.
Yuber manages to work his way to half guard, despite McGuirk's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yuber blocking the ground and pound attempt from McGuirk.
Yuber controlling the position for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yuber is looking for a sweep. McGuirk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
McGuirk not landing any meaningful shots this time.
McGuirk has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
BOOM! McGuirk connects with a massive shot to the dome!
McGuirk trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yuber is looking to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yuber manages to regain half guard. Good work.
McGuirk is trying to control the action in half guard but Yuber is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
McGuirk is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Yuber!
John McGuirk is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGuirk trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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 fight!
John McGuirk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well McGuirk 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John McGuirk!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, John McGuirk made sure he mentioned Cynical Truth, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jermaine Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Straight Out of Compton. Tony Brown could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jermaine Johnson's chin.
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31
128 lbs
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280 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good low kicks
Good gas tank |
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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
19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jermaine Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Johnson is looking for a triangle but Brown pushes his legs off easily.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Johnson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Johnson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Johnson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson looking to control.
Johnson is looking to stand up but Brown isn't so interested in that idea.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Brown postures up.
Johnson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet but Brown passes into half guard.
Brown stops Johnson from getting back to his feet.
Well, if Brown is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson tries to roll over but Brown keeps him under control.
Johnson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Brown is working away from the top position though.
Johnson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Brown haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Johnson is not content to let Brown control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Brown really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brown closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brown lands in his opponent's guard.
Johnson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Brown can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Johnson managing to control the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Brown has passed into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown has control of an arm but Johnson manages to advance to Brown's back!
Brown fending off the submission attempt from Johnson.
Johnson not allowing Brown to control his hands.
Brown might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson misses with a punch to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson doesn't have the hooks in and Brown manages to turn into his guard.
Johnson is trying to keep Brown in close.
Brown looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Johnson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Jermaine Johnson wasn't active enough on the ground.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
Brown moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Brown moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Brown slips under a jab.
Brown pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown shoots in looking for a takedown but Johnson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Brown's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Johnson.
It looks like Tony Brown has been cut.
Johnson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Johnson leaves Brown with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.
Johnson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Brown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jermaine Johnson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Brown's cut.
That's time! Brown's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Brown closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Brown pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Brown takes one to the chin there.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brown manages to avoid it.
Brown bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brown is rocked!
Johnson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Johnson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Johnson misses the jab.
Johnson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brown.
Brown looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Brown seems to have got his legs back now.
Brown engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Johnson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brown trying to control the position from guard on top but Johnson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson looking to control.
Brown is fighting to break Johnson's control of his arms but Johnson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Jermaine Johnson.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tony Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson throws an overhand right that lands on Brown's shoulder, as Brown tries to avoid the shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brown or perhaps it was just good defense by Johnson, which made it look bad.
Brown shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johnson pinned against the cage. Johnson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Brown closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Johnson looking for submissions off his back.
Brown is pressing down on Johnson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Johnson is holding on for now.
Johnson is refusing to be controlled, as Brown sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
Brown is stalling here. Johnson is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Brown seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Johnson has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Johnson with the ground and pound but Brown regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brown keeps working.
Johnson wants to stand up but Brown has a hold of him and won't allow it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ground and pound from Johnson.
Brown trying to control from the bottom.
Johnson is trying to control the action in half guard but Brown is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Johnson missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Brown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Brown's closed guard. He's half up but Brown has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Brown pivots and extends the arm, Johnson falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Brown! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tony Brown!
Tony Brown 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brooklyn Brawler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russel Richards (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brawler comes to the cage accompanied by Where Brooklyn At?!?!. Richards has chosen Meytal Cohen - Toxicity as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be fireworks!
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32
265 lbs
19 - 10 - 0 |
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30
276 lbs
15 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brooklyn Brawler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Russel Richards!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brawler fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brawler throws a good cross that connects.
Sloppy strikes from Brawler. Those never looked like landing.
We've been told by Brawler's head coaches at Silverback MMA Academy (Elite + Sauna & 160VM) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brawler avoids the head kick by Richards.
A punch combination from Brawler misses.
Richards drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brawler with a nice cross.
Brawler misses the jab.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brawler lands a head shot.
Brawler throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brooklyn Brawler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Richards throws a right hand that Brawler ducks under and follows up with a left that Brawler also avoids with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brawler swings for the body but Richards moves out of range.
Brawler wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brawler lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice jab there from Brawler.
Richards uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brawler.
Brawler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Brooklyn Brawler has been cut.
Richards takes one to the side of the head.
Brawler dips to his left and cracks Richards with an uppercut!
Some wild striking there from Brawler.
Brawler scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brawler swats away the attempt to clinch by Richards.
Brawler looks to score with a jab to the body but Richards is just out of range.
Richards scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Brawler misses with a few strikes there.
Brawler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brawler takes a swing at Richards's ribcage but misses.
Richards fails to land the takedown.
Brawler is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Brawler with a nice cross.
Richards fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Brawler avoids it really well and circles away.
Richards misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brawler cracks Richards with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Brawler.
Brawler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Richards.
Brawler is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Richards misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brawler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Richards at a distance.
Richards fails with a takedown attempt.
Brooklyn Brawler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russel Richards.
Brawler tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Richards avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brawler lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brawler throws a solid leg kick but Richards takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Brawler.
Brawler just misses with a punch to the body.
Brawler fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Richards looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Brawler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Richards takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brawler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brawler swinging wildly here.
Richards steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brawler.
Brawler throws a good cross that connects.
Richards on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Richards takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brawler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richards swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Richards checks a leg kick.
Richards ducks right into an uppercut from Brawler.
Richards takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Richards shoots in looking for a takedown but Brawler manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Richards's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Brawler punishes Richards's body with a nice straight punch.
Brawler with a hook.
Richards looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Richards looks winded!
Brawler lands with a nice combination. Richards backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brawler connects with the punch.
Jab by Richards.
Richards dodges the punch combination from Brawler.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brawler 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 Richards has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Richards and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brawler bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Brawler is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Brawler misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richards takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Brawler misses with a two punch combination.
Brawler works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Brawler throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Richards.
Richards defending well as Brawler loads up on a big left hand.
Brawler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Richards.
Brooklyn Brawler is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brawler fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Richards manages to avoid it.
We've been informed that Richards has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Brawler lands with a nice body punch.
Richards has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Richards tries to move into range but Brawler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Richards is trying desperately to land a takedown but Brawler is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Richards.
Brawler keeps the fight on the outside.
A telegraphed right hand from Brawler misses the target.
Richards scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brawler swinging wildly here.
Richards shoots in for a takedown but Brawler shows good takedown defense.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Richards fails in his attempt to clinch.
Richards tries a head kick but it misses.
Brawler lands with a right hand.
Brawler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brooklyn Brawler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brooklyn Brawler's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Richards looks to score with a jab to the body but Brawler is just out of range.
Richards wants to clinch.
Brawler dips to his left and cracks Richards with an uppercut!
Brawler scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Brawler.
Brawler loads up on a big right hand but Richards slips the punch.
Richards blocks a jab.
Brooklyn Brawler is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Brawler feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Richardss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Richards might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Brawler has got the better of the exchanges.
Brawler jabs at Richards's body.
Brawler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Richards can do to turn this around?
Brawler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Richards's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Brawler connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Richards scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Brawler coming out on top.
Richards fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brawler is out of range.
Brawler will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Richards shoots in for a double leg but Brawler sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Richards on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richards takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Richards avoids the body shot from Brawler.
Richards walks into a left hand.
Brawler lands a glancing blow to the side of Richards's head.
Brawler stalks Richards and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Richards's face. Richards staggers backwards, shaken.
Richards is rocked!
Brawler gets in close and tags Richards with a short punch that almost sends Richards to the mat! Oh Richards is in big trouble! He turns his back on Brawler, trying to create some distance but Brawler rushes him, striking wildly and Richards goes down! The referee tackles Brawler into the cage to end the fight! Brawler is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brooklyn Brawler!
A victorious Brooklyn Brawler 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eeazy Ee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Abbot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abbot has chosen Primative as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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265 lbs
14 - 3 - 0 |
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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
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eeazy Ee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Abbot!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ee misses with a head kick.
Ee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Abbot misses the target.
Ee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abbot punishes Ee's body with a nice straight punch.
Abbot jabs Ee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Abbot connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ee momentarily.
It looks like Eeazy Ee has been cut.
Eeazy Ee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ee misses with a body shot.
Ee has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Abbot finds it's way round the side to connect with Ee's head.
Abbot ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ee throws a hook but Abbot blocks it.
Abbot has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Abbot cracks a nice hook into Ee's ribs.
Abbot connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ee momentarily.
Abbot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abbot is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice defenses there by Abbot.
Ee throws a leg kick but Abbot sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abbot uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ee has time to react.
Eeazy Ee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ee throws a lazy right hand but Abbot sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abbot jabs Ee to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ee misses with a wild body shot.
Abbot drops his shoulder and cracks Ee with a huge uppercut! Ee goes down! Can Abbot finish him?
Ee is rocked!
Eeazy Ee's cut is getting worse.
Abbot pushing down on Ee's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Oh Ee is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Abbot is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Ee is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tony Abbot!
After the fight, Tony Abbot was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Koni Maximus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josef Dellal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Maximus might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Maui Boy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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291 lbs
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184 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Koni Maximus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Josef Dellal!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dellal throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Maximus tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dellal is in Maximus's guard.
Maximus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dellal is aware though and is defending well.
Maximus has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dellal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dellal wants to control from the top but Maximus keeps moving.
Dellal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dellal passes easily into side control. Nice work.
A bit of a lull in the action here.
Maximus gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dellal is trying to control the action in half guard but Maximus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Maximus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Maximus is staying active underneath Dellal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dellal is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dellal wants to pass to mount but Maximus is defending the position.
Maximus is looking to improve his position.
Dellal is trying to control the action in half guard but Maximus is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Maximus tries to get to full guard but Dellal has control of the leg.
Maximus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Dellal is thwarting Maximus's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus is looking to improve his position.
Dellal is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Maximus is looking for a sweep. Dellal is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Maximus looking for submissions off his back.
Maximus tries to get to full guard but Dellal has control of the leg.
Dellal wants to pass to mount but Maximus is defending the position.
Maximus wants to improve his position but Dellal is controlling well.
Maximus manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dellal trying to control but Maximus is working from the bottom.
Maximus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Maximus 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.
Dellal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dellal drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Maximus manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Dellal has Maximus in his guard.
Dellal keeping full guard, as Maximus tries to pass.
Dellal keeping moving, preventing Maximus from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maximus is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dellal is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maximus stands and throws Dellal's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dellal is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Maximus's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Maximus is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dellal doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maximus.
Dellal gets back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koni Maximus 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.
Dellal shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Maximus is trying to defend but Dellal finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Dellal seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Maximus does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Koni Maximus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maximus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dellal is working away from the top position though.
Dellal is trying for a kimura here. Maximus looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Dellal wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Josef Dellal!
Josef Dellal is the new super heavyweight champion!
Josef Dellal really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Namunamu Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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