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BFT-330: Hard Knock Life 10 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Larry Regan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chris Cruz has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Larry Regan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Chris Cruz!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ron Honeybunn and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Regan misses with a hook
and Cruz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Cruz.
A frustrated look appears on Cruz's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Regan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cruz is defending well for now.
Cruz misses with a body punch.
Cruz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cruz lands with a light punch inside.
Cruz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nice body punch from Cruz - that landed with a thud.
Cruz takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short body shot lands from Regan as the two fighters clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cruz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Regan throws a hook to the side of Cruz's head but Cruz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cruz has closed the distance and engaged Regan in a clinch.
Regan looking to stall.
Cruz scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Cruz.
Cruz lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Regan trying to land knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Cruz.
Cruz manages to break the clinch.
Cruz has managed to clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cruz.
Our sources have told us that Regan has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Cruz tries to throw a body punch but Regan avoids it by throwing Cruz back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cruz.
Cruz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Cruz scores with a shot to the side of Regan's head.
Cruz on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cruz lands a body shot.
Regan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Cruz in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
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!
Cruz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Regan is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Cruz has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. So far he's outscoring his opponent in the clinch so it seems to have been worthwhile.
Regan prevents Cruz from breaking the clinch.
Regan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Regan misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Regan tries to throw a body punch but Cruz avoids it by throwing Regan back against the cage.
Cruz lands a nice uppercut.
Regan is rocked!
Regan missing with knees to the body.
Oh Regan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Regan goes for a takedown in the clinch but Cruz prevents it.
Cruz dips a shoulder and cracks Regan with a mighty uppercut! Regan falls back against the cage and Cruz unloads with a barrage of strikes! Regan 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 - Cruz screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Cruz!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Iqbal Al Mamood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Janek Smok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Al Mamood might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mamute Pequenino. Janek Smok 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
29 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Iqbal Al Mamood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Janek Smok!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smok misses with a takedown attempt
and Al Mamood counters with a single leg into guard. Smok didn't expect that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Smok tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smok is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Smok is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Al Mamood postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Al Mamood connects with a couple of short punches.
Al Mamood with a flurry of punches that miss.
Al Mamood has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smok looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smok escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Al Mamood gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Al Mamood working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smok's head.
Smok working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Al Mamood doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Al Mamood manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Smok looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Al Mamood trying to control but Smok is working from the bottom.
Smok trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Mamood is pushing down on Smok's leg trying to pass to half guard. Smok is fighting to maintain full guard but Al Mamood has managed to sneak the leg through.
Al Mamood missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smok tries to get to full guard but Al Mamood has control of the leg.
Smok trying to control here.
Al Mamood scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Al Mamood wants to control but Smok is keeping him busy.
Smok is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Mamood pulls his head out easily.
Al Mamood throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Al Mamood wants to take a breather but Smok is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smok tries to roll over but Al Mamood keeps him under control.
Al Mamood is trying to control. Smok wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Al Mamood works his way into side control.
Al Mamood scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Al Mamood is chipping away with strikes.
Smok is looking for a sweep.
Smok is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Al Mamood's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Al Mamood not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Smok wants to improve his position but Al Mamood is controlling well.
Al Mamood missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Smok trying to hold on to Al Mamood's head to control him but Al Mamood postures up.
Smok is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Smok looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Smok regains full guard. Nicely done.
Al Mamood is in close to Smok's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Smok throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Our spies down at at Great Bash Heel inform us that Smok has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Al Mamood stopping the sweep attempt from Smok.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Mamood wants to control from the top but Smok keeps moving.
Al Mamood lands a couple of digs.
Al Mamood won't allow Smok to sweep him here.
Al Mamood might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Al Mamood tries to free his leg and advance position but Smok is retaining full guard.
Smok trying to control the position.
Smok looking for a sweep. Not yet Smok, not yet.
Smok had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Al Mamood defends it easily.
Al Mamood lands a couple of digs.
Smok controls Al Mamood momentarily but Al Mamood frees himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smok is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Al Mamood is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Al Mamood lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al Mamood lands a couple of elbows.
Al Mamood working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Smok looking to control.
Smok lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Al Mamood working for a triangle but Smok defends it easily.
Smok works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Al Mamood blocking the ground and pound attempt from Smok.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Smok is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Al Mamood has managed to free his arm - good work.
Al Mamood gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Iqbal Al Mamood dominated that round.
That's time! Al Mamood's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Smok gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Al Mamood counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Smok looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Smok avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Al Mamood.
Smok is looking for a sweep. Al Mamood is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Smok looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Al Mamood lands strikes from half guard.
Al Mamood slips a nice elbow through Smok's hands, connecting with Smok's forehead.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smok is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Mamood pulls his head out easily.
Iqbal Al Mamood overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Al Mamood trying to control from half guard but Smok is working away.
Al Mamood working over Smok with some ground and pound. Smok looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Al Mamood lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smok is looking to control Al Mamood's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Smok avoid being mounted?
Smok tries to get to full guard but Al Mamood has control of the leg.
Smok regains full guard. Nicely done.
Al Mamood passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Al Mamood scores with punches from side control.
Smok tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Al Mamood easily slips into full mount!
Al Mamood pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Smok tries to reverse the position but Al Mamood maintains control.
Smok slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Smok on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Smok is rocked!
Smok is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Al Mamood scores with a couple of nice shots.
Smok is still in real trouble! Can Al Mamood finish him?
Smok slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Smok seems to have recovered his senses.
Al Mamood won't allow Smok to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Mamood connects with a couple of short punches.
Smok looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Al Mamood got a little sloppy there for a moment and Smok has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Al Mamood has managed to get both his arms back between Smok's legs - danger averted.
Smok is breathing heavily.
Al Mamood passes into half guard.
Ground and pound from Al Mamood.
Smok wants to improve his position but Al Mamood is controlling well.
Smok regains full guard. Nicely done.
Al Mamood trying to control but Smok is working from the bottom.
Al Mamood working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Smok's head.
Smok looking to control.
Smok looking for a sweep. Not yet Smok, not yet.
Smok keeping moving, preventing Al Mamood from controlling successfully.
Smok looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Mamood postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smok looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Mamood is one step ahead there.
Al Mamood postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Al Mamood slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Smok is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Al Mamood is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Smok is trying desperately to improve position.
Al Mamood lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Al Mamood putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Smok tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Al Mamood lands a heavy elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Al Mamood lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Al Mamood unloading with bombs!
Smok is desperately trying to improve his position but Al Mamood has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Mamood cracks Smok with a big head shot that has him covering up instantly! He's rolled onto his side and the referee has seen enough - this one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iqbal Al Mamood!
As Iqbal Al Mamood got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: BFT is the greatest org in the world and I hope to retire here one day! Not yet though...'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johhny Guns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jakub Kochanowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kochanowski has chosen Midgard as his entrance music. Johhny Guns could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jakub Kochanowski's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Johhny Guns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 32 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jakub Kochanowski!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kochanowski looks to land a left hand but Guns moved out of range nicely.
Kochanowski scores with a decent looking hook.
Guns uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kochanowski.
Guns throws a body punch but Kochanowski moves out of range.
Guns throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Guns looks to land a combination but Kochanowski avoids it well.
A slow jab from Kochanowski misses its intended target.
Kochanowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Guns.
Kochanowski wants to clinch.
Kochanowski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Guns checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A punch combination from Guns misses.
Guns fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kochanowski swings for the body but Guns moves out of range.
Guns throws a series of punches but Kochanowski avoids them all with ease.
Guns is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Guns throws a hook but Kochanowski avoids it easily.
Kochanowski shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kochanowski was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kochanowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guns keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Guns is looking for a sweep.
Guns might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kochanowski wants to control but Guns is keeping him busy.
Kochanowski working the ground and pound but Guns is defending the strikes.
Guns is not content to let Kochanowski control the position.
Kochanowski tries for a kimura but Guns is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Guns sneaks back into half guard.
Guns wants to control but Kochanowski is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guns looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Guns wants to get back to full guard.
Guns is working hard here to advance position.
Guns looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kochanowski keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kochanowski prevents Guns from improving his position.
Guns wants to control but Kochanowski is keeping busy.
Kochanowski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Guns keeps working.
Kochanowski is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski seems to be looking for submissions.
Kochanowski wants to take a breather but Guns is having none of it.
Kochanowski throwing shots but Guns is blocking nicely.
Guns is defending against the submission attempts here by Kochanowski.
Kochanowski is looking to take a break and control but Guns is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Guns is trying to get back to full guard.
Guns is not content to let Kochanowski control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jakub Kochanowski 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.
Guns misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Guns misses with a low kick.
Kochanowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kochanowski misses the jab.
Guns misses with a body shot.
We've been told by Guns's head coaches at Fokai Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Johhny Guns is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Guns takes a swing at Kochanowski's ribcage but misses.
Guns tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Kochanowski swivels and escapes.
A swing and a miss from Kochanowski.
Guns bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Guns tries for a takedown but Kochanowski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johhny Guns. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guns misses with a straight left.
Guns misses with a straight left.
Johhny Guns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Guns swinging wildly here.
Guns's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kochanowski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Guns scrambles back to his feet.
Guns swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kochanowski has managed to clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Guns just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kochanowski's brow.
Guns letting Kochanowski take a breather here.
Guns drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Guns pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kochanowski pulls guard successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Guns puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Guns with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Guns seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kochanowski for as long as he can get away with.
Kochanowski trying to control from the bottom.
Guns is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Kochanowski is looking for a sweep. Guns is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kochanowski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kochanowski.
Kochanowski looking to control.
Jakub Kochanowski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Guns trying to control the position from guard on top but Kochanowski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Guns stopping the sweep attempt from Kochanowski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guns wants to pass the guard but Kochanowski is keeping the position.
Guns preventing the sweep.
Guns trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Guns trying to control but Kochanowski is working from the bottom.
Kochanowski is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kochanowski keeping moving, preventing Guns from controlling successfully.
Kochanowski is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Guns is aware though and is defending well.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Guns accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kochanowski has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Guns can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kochanowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kochanowski working for submissions but it's allowed Guns to get to half guard.
Kochanowski taking some punishment here, with Guns in his half guard.
Guns controlling the action here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Guns is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kochanowski has managed to free his arm - good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kochanowski is concentrating on defense, preventing Guns from advancing position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Johhny Guns will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Guns falls off balance throwing a combination
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A jab from Guns misses.
Kochanowski misses with a hook.
Guns throws a push kick but Kochanowski slaps the foot to one side.
Guns shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kochanowski is trying to defend but Guns finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Kochanowski tries to get to full guard but Guns has control of the leg.
Kochanowski looking for submissions off his back.
Kochanowski is holding on to half guard well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kochanowski wants to control but Guns is keeping busy.
Kochanowski tries to roll over but Guns keeps him under control.
Kochanowski wants to control but Guns is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Guns prevents Kochanowski from improving his position.
Guns thows a huge punch but Kochanowski dodges it nicely.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Guns lands strikes from half guard.
Guns is trying to control. Kochanowski wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Guns is looking for a kimura but Kochanowski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Guns to get the leverage.
Kochanowski wants to get back to full guard.
Guns is thwarting Kochanowski's attempts to control the position.
Guns wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kochanowski keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kochanowski wants to sweep but Guns has passed to side control!
Kochanowski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kochanowski gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kochanowski is looking to control Guns's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Kochanowski avoid being mounted?
Guns thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kochanowski's head.
Guns is looking for a kimura but Kochanowski is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Guns to get the leverage.
Guns looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kochanowski wants to control but Guns is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guns thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kochanowski's head.
Guns is trying to work for a kimura but Kochanowski is defending well.
Guns is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kochanowski trying to control here.
Guns trying to control the action but Kochanowski is working from the bottom.
Guns is thwarting Kochanowski's attempts to control the position.
Kochanowski is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Guns is staying active.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guns seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kochanowski does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Kochanowski tries to get to full guard but Guns has control of the leg.
Guns frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Guns connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Guns looking to finish Kochanowski with some ground and pound. This is bad for Kochanowski!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kochanowski in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kochanowski taking shots to the head.
Guns with shots to the head and body - Kochanowski looks very uncomfortable down there.
Guns landing shots from mount.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Guns wants to control the pace but Kochanowski is squirming around nicely.
Guns is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Kochanowski can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Kochanowski tries to hold on but Guns pushes him away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johhny Guns showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Guns has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Kim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiji Numa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Numa has chosen You're Going Down as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mikey Kim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 32 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Keiji Numa!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Ron Honeybunn and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Numa takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Numa throws a sloppy head kick and Kim moves out of range easily.
Numa rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kim counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Numa is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Kim moves in looking to clinch but Numa pushes him off.
Kim clinches up with Numa and pushes him back against the cage.
Numa tries to pull guard but Kim won't allow it.
A short body shot lands from Kim as the two fighters clinch.
Kim tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Numa is looking to break free of the clinch but Kim has double underhooks.
Numa prevents a body shot from Kim.
Numa jumps guard but Kim stands there with Numa around his waist. Numa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kim.
Numa takes an elbow to the temple.
Kim lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Numa takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Keiji Numa has been cut.
Numa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mikey Kim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Numa.
Numa avoids a wild elbow strike from Kim.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Numa pulls guard successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kim working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Numa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kim is aware though and is defending well.
Numa trying to control the position.
Kim tries to stand but Numa is controlling from the bottom.
Numa is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kim is aware though and is defending well.
Kim wants to control from the top but Numa keeps moving.
Kim decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Numa, up you get!
Numa scores with a leg kick.
Numa does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kim misses with a lunging right hand
and Numa counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kim instigates a clinch.
Kim with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
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!
Numa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kim pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Numa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kim smiles and moves away.
Numa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kim tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Numa counters with a series of strikes. Kim will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kim displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Numa.
Kim throws out a leg kick but Numa moves out of range and Kim only half commits.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kim.
Kim moves out of range as Numa throws a body kick.
Kim tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Numa manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kim 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.
Numa keeps the fight on the outside.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Numa checks a leg kick.
Kim misses with a body kick.
Numa lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kim circles away quickly and effectively.
Numa tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kim tries a head kick but it misses.
Kim forces Numa back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Numa fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Numa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kim comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Numa jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kim walks away with a smile on his face. Numa gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kim. Numa does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kim throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Mikey Kim is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Numa fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kim on the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Numa avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Numa misses with a leg kick
and Kim counters with a thumping low kick.
Numa looks to land a combination but Kim avoids it well.
Numa misses with a wild combination.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kim keeps Numa at a distance using the push kick.
Numa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikey Kim dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keiji Numa's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Kim pushes Numa up against the cage in a clinch.
Kim struggles to land a body shot inside as Numa controls his hands.
Numa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kim smiles and moves away.
Kim doesn't manage to clinch there - Numa circles away.
Kim cracks Numa with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kim misses with an uppercut.
Kim showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Numa.
Numa swats away the attempt to clinch by Kim.
Kim misses with a right hand
and Numa counters with a one-two to the body.
Mikey Kim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kim lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Numa is rocked!
Kim is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Numa fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Numa is still on wobbly legs! Can Kim finish him?
Kim clinches.
Kim lands a nice knee to the body.
Numa is pressed against the cage. Kim pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Numa! Two more big strikes from Kim and Numa crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mikey Kim!
In his post fight interview, Mikey Kim started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Scott Spade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Darren Sparks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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39
196 lbs
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200 lbs
21 - 16 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Scott Spade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Darren Sparks!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Chris Dean and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparks checks a low kick from Spade.
Spade chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Spade shoots for a double leg takedown but Sparks sprawls well. He's pushed Spade's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Spade has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Exiled BJJ and Wrestling in the buildup to the fight.
Spade walks into a jab.
Spade throws a sloppy head kick
and Sparks counters with a nice body kick.
Sparks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sparks tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spade lands a right hook to the body.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Sparks enables Spade to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Sparks manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Spade trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Spade in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sparks is looking to stand up but Spade isn't so interested in that idea.
Spade is looking to work some ground and pound but Sparks has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Spade trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Spade working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spade postures up in Sparks's guard and throws a big left but Sparks blocks it.
Sparks wants to stand but Spade is controlling the position.
Spade chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spade prevents Sparks from getting back to his feet.
Spade throws a big elbow that misses.
Spade in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spade throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sparks works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Spade looking to pass the guard.
Sparks wants to stand and escape but Spade is having none of it.
Spade cracks Sparks with a solid left hand.
Spade distracts Sparks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spade is looking to work some ground and pound but Sparks has wrist control.
Spade is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sparks is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sparks has escaped and now he's on top!
Spade trying to keep a closed guard but Sparks is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spade looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Sparks looking to pass the guard.
Sparks trying to control but Spade is working from the bottom.
Sparks passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Spade manages to get back to half guard.
Sparks seems to be looking for submissions.
Spade moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparks pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Spade is keeping the position for now.
Sparks passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparks throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sparks wants to take a breather but Spade is having none of it.
Spade gets back to full guard.
Spade controls Sparks momentarily but Sparks frees himself.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sparks pushing down on Spade's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sparks is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Spade doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sparks.
Spade wants to control but Sparks is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Spade dominated that round.
That's time! Spade's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sparks connects with a solid leg kick.
Sparks takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sparks scores with a leg kick.
Spade attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Spade misses with a straight right.
The fight stays on the outside here - Spade looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sparks on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sparks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sparks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spade dives in and grabs Sparks's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sparks pushes down on Spade's head and hops out.
Sparks throws a head kick that misses.
Spade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sparks.
Spade swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Sparks with a nice cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade scores with a jab to the jaw.
Scott Spade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spade misses with a body shot.
Sparks stuffs the takedown.
Spade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sparks manages to avoid it.
Spade throws a right hand that misses
and Sparks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spade thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice leg kick lands there from Spade.
Spade slips a jab and a cross from Sparks.
Spade lands with a good body shot.
Spade misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sparks.
Sparks moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Spade cracks Sparks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sparks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sparks slips a straight right by Spade.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spade misses with a head kick.
Sparks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Spade scores with a jab. Sparks acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sparks misses with a double jab.
Sparks looks to land a combination but Spade avoids it well.
Sparks throws a combination that misses
and Spade counters with an outside leg kick.
Spade punishes Sparks's body with a nice straight punch.
Spade is looking to chop away at Sparks's legs.
Good shot there by Spade.
Sparks tries to bum rush Spade with a series of wild strikes but Spade uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Spade throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sparks defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Spade.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Scott Spade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Spade lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparks avoids a punch combination nicely.
Spade lands a nice looking body shot.
Spade looks to score with a jab to the body but Sparks is just out of range.
Spade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Scott Spade is winning the standup battle so far.
Sparks lands a nice shot to the body.
Spade takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sparks walks into a straight right hand from Spade.
Sparks moves away from the strike by Spade.
Spade looks to land a combination. Sparks sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Spade moves out of range of the body kick from Sparks.
Sparks avoids the body shot from Spade.
Spade throws a head kick that Sparks semi-blocks.
Spade uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sparks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spade swings for the body but Sparks moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spade misses with a body kick.
Sparks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spade.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Sparks crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Spade - the referee stops the clock and Sparks gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Spade. Sparks manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Sparks gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Spade.
Spade tries to clinch but Sparks is having none of it.
Sparks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A jab from Spade misses.
Sparks tries a head kick but it misses.
Darren Sparks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spade slips a jab and a cross from Sparks.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Spade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sparks moves away.
Darren Sparks is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Spade lands a high kick!
Sparks takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Spade dominated that second round.
That's time! Spade's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Sparks tries a head kick but it misses.
Sparks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spade.
Spade moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Sparks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sparks throws a head kick that misses.
Sparks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Spade. Spade obviously looking to wear him down.
Spade throws a leg kick that is checked
and Sparks counters with a straight right hand.
Spade fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sparks swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spade.
Spade walks into a straight right hand from Sparks.
Spade closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spade with the ground and pound but Sparks uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Spade landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spade with a nice head shot there.
Spade wants to control from the top but Sparks keeps moving.
Sparks wants to stand up but Spade is controlling him.
Spade trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spade landing with the ground and pound.
Spade content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Spade distracts Sparks with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Spade has gone for a leg lock! Sparks slips out almost immediately though and dives into Spade's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sparks drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Spade manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Sparks has Spade in his guard.
Sparks is looking to stand up but Spade isn't so interested in that idea.
Scott Spade is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparks keeping full guard, as Spade tries to pass.
Spade looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Spade trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Spade sitting in guard here, content to control.
Spade's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Spade waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sparks.
Spade throws the kick towards the body but Sparks avoids it.
Spade thuds a left hand into Sparks's body.
Spade misses with a series of wild punches.
Sparks scores with a one two! Spade had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Darren Sparks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sparks fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Sparks looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Scott Spade showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Spade has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scott Spade!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Steve Vega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frankie Russo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Frankie Russo told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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30
169 lbs
10 - 6 - 1 |
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40
165 lbs
22 - 19 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Vega!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Frankie Russo!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Russo misses with the combination.
Vega misses the jab.
Russo has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
A jab from Vega misses.
Vega tries to clinch there but Russo circles away.
Vega throws a body punch but Russo moves out of range.
Vega delivers a nice body kick.
Russo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vega has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fokai Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Russo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some wild striking there from Russo.
Vega gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vega looking to throw knees to the head but Russo is blocking nicely.
Vega lands an elbow just above Russo 's eye.
It looks like Frankie Russo has been cut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vega throws an elbow but misses.
Vega misses with a punch to the body.
Russo takes an elbow to the forehead.
Vega throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo blocks an elbow strike.
Russo gets underhooks to prevent Vega's takedown attempt.
Vega throws an elbow but it misses.
Vega creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Russo goes for a takedown attempt but Vega pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A nice combination there by Russo.
Russo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Vega gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vega prevents the takedown attempt.
Vega tries to work over Russo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vega lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Vega.
That has opened up Frankie Russo's cut even more.
Vega lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vega lands an elbow inside.
Vega can't find room to land a body shot as Russo controls the action.
Vega throws an elbow that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vega throws an elbow that misses.
Vega tries to throw a body punch but Russo avoids it by throwing Vega back against the cage.
Vega throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Vega misses with a body punch.
A right handed body shot lands from Vega.
Vega lands with a light punch inside.
Vega has Russo pressed against the cage, preventing Russo from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Russo prevents a body shot from Vega.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vega throws an elbow but misses.
Vega lands an elbow just above Russo 's eye.
Vega is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vega throws an elbow that misses.
Nice elbow from Vega.
The cut above Frankie Russo's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Russo avoids the elbow strike from Vega, against the cage.
Russo blocks the elbow strike.
Vega with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Russo blocks the elbow strike.
Vega pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Vega throws an elbow that misses.
Russo goes for a takedown attempt but Vega pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Steve Vega has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frankie Russo.
Russo throws a combination that misses
and Vega counters with a stiff right hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Russo is defended easily by Vega.
A jab from Vega finds it's way through Russo's defenses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vega fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Russo to the ground. Vega is now in Russo's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Vega stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Russo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Vega advances to half guard.
Vega is pressing down on Russo's thigh, looking to free his foot. Russo is holding on for now.
Vega is trying to control the action in half guard but Russo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Vega is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Russo!
Russo is squirming around, avoiding Vega's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Vega dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frankie Russo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Vega throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Russo on the side of the head.
Vega moves into the clinch.
Vega throws an elbow that misses.
Vega lands an elbow inside that Russo shrugs off.
With the fighters up against the cage, Vega throws an elbow but misses.
Vega struggles to land a body shot inside as Russo controls his hands.
Vega can't find room to land a body shot as Russo controls the action.
Vega lands with a light punch inside.
Vega lands an elbow just above Russo 's eye.
Russo is rocked!
Steve Vega has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vega lands with a left to the head.
Russo is still on wobbly legs! Can Vega finish him?
Vega creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Russo! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Vega.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Vega!
Steve Vega thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lambo Aventador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Steve Tompkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tompkins has chosen Dying Fetus - One Shot, One Kill as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30
275 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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37
277 lbs
19 - 18 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Lambo Aventador!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Tompkins!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Darius Henderson and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aventador checks a low kick from Tompkins.
Donk. Aventador catches Tompkins right on the button with a cross.
Aventador moves in looking to clinch but Tompkins pushes him off.
Tompkins lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Lambo Aventador has been cut.
Aventador slips a jab and a cross from Tompkins.
Some wild striking there from Aventador.
Aventador lands a nice looking body shot.
Aventador fails to land with a series 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!
Tompkins slips under a jab.
Aventador comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Aventador seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Aventador is looking to clinch.
Aventador misses with a wild body shot.
Aventador tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tompkins swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tompkins keeps the fight on the outside.
Tompkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Aventador swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aventador lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Aventador tries to close the distance and clinch but Tompkins swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tompkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Aventador.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tompkins fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aventador misses with a double jab.
Tompkins goes for a double leg but Aventador avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Aventador continues to drive forward.
Tompkins tries to pull guard but Aventador forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Aventador swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tompkins looking to stall.
Tompkins blocks an uppercut.
Aventador working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tompkins jumps guard but Aventador turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Lambo Aventador has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Tompkins.
Aventador lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aventador is struggling to control the position.
Aventador misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aventador lands with a light punch inside.
Aventador tries to work over Tompkins's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aventador tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aventador has a couple of punches blocked by Tompkins.
Aventador avoiding damage.
Aventador fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tompkins wants to get back to striking at distance but Aventador won't allow it.
A left hand lands to the body for Aventador.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aventador lands with a light punch inside.
Aventador lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tompkins or not.
Aventador throws a punch but it's blocked by Tompkins.
Aventador makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Aventador working aggressively here.
Tompkins fails to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aventador throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tompkinss head.
Tompkins letting Aventador take a breather here.
Aventador lands a body punch.
Tompkins looks winded!
Aventador lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Aventador misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aventador scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Aventador.
Aventador throws a punch but it's blocked by Tompkins.
Aventador lands with a light punch inside.
Aventador misses with a hook from the clinch.
Aventador lands a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tompkins gets control of Aventador's arms and successfully pulls guard. Tompkins will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Tompkins striking off his back but it's not causing Aventador any problems.
Aventador works a leg free and moves into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aventador is thwarting Tompkins's attempts to control the position.
Aventador prevents Tompkins from improving his position.
Aventador is looking to take a break and control but Tompkins is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aventador throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Aventador looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Tompkins holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lambo Aventador dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lambo Aventador's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Aventador connects with a body shot that sends Tompkins's belly button to the back.
Aventador walks into a stiff left hand from Tompkins.
A combination from Tompkins does no damage.
Aventador closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tompkins counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Aventador fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tompkins manages to avoid it.
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!
Jab from Aventador.
Tompkins tries to keep at a distance but Aventador has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aventador lands with a left to the head.
Aventador misses with a punch on the inside.
Aventador misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aventador fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Aventador has a couple of punches blocked by Tompkins.
Aventador has a couple of punches blocked by Tompkins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aventador misses with some punches.
Tompkins fails to pull guard.
Tompkins is trying to force a seperation but Aventador has the dominant position.
Aventador scores with a hook to the body.
Tompkins is trying to push Aventador away but Aventador has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Aventador misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Aventador fails to land.
Aventador is leaning against Tompkins and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Aventador lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Tompkins breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aventador moves out of range as Tompkins strikes.
Aventador throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aventador misses with a body shot.
Aventador tries to clinch up but Tompkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Aventador moves out of range as Tompkins strikes.
Lambo Aventador is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aventador misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aventador tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aventador is looking to wear down Tompkins with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Tompkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aventador.
Aventador lands the left hand.
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!
Tompkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Aventador is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Aventador throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Aventador is looking to clinch.
Aventador looks to score with a jab to the body but Tompkins is just out of range.
Tompkins fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Aventador on the side of the head.
Aventador backs away from a small jab... but Tompkins lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Aventador crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Tompkins with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Steve Tompkins!
Our winner, Steve Tompkins, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Josh Barnett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hagen Germanicus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Germanicus is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Now We Are Free. Josh Barnett had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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28
284 lbs
18 - 7 - 0 |
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39
274 lbs
28 - 10 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Josh Barnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Hagen Germanicus!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Germanicus throws a head kick that misses
and Barnett decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Germanicus's guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Barnett wants to control from the top but Germanicus keeps moving.
Barnett thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Barnett throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnett is pushing down on Germanicus's leg trying to pass to half guard. Germanicus is fighting to maintain full guard but Barnett has managed to sneak the leg through.
Germanicus is trying to stand back up but Barnett is controlling him
Barnett is working for a submission of some sort.
Barnett looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnett wants to work for an arm triangle but Germanicus is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Germanicus has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Barnett is working away from the top position though.
Barnett is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Germanicus keeping hold of Barnett's head, controlling as best he can.
Barnett is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Germanicus wants to improve his position but Barnett is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus is in trouble now - Barnett has advanced to mount!
Germanicus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Germanicus can't escape the position.
Barnett mounts Germanicus! Really nice guard pass there!
Germanicus keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Barnett is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Germanicus can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Germanicus tries to hold on but Barnett pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett is trying to take his opponent's back.
Barnett looking to secure an arm triangle but Germanicus defends it well.
Barnett fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Barnett wants to control the pace but Germanicus is squirming around nicely.
Barnett working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Barnett thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Barnett trying to control but Germanicus is having none of it.
Germanicus tries to hold on but Barnett pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Germanicus turns into him and now he's in Barnett's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Germanicus postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Barnett working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Germanicus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Germanicus manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Barnett looking for a guillotine here but Germanicus defends easily.
Germanicus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Germanicus keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barnett's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Josh Barnett dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Barnett shoots for a double leg takedown but Germanicus sprawls well. He's pushed Barnett's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Germanicus lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Barnett shoots in for a takedown but Germanicus shows good takedown defense.
Josh Barnett is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Germanicus with a nice cross.
Barnett misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Barnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Barnett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Germanicus moves away.
Barnett throws a hook but Germanicus blocks it.
Germanicus moves out of range of the body kick.
Germanicus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barnett throws out the jab.
Barnett takes one on the button.
It looks like Josh Barnett has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett misses with a kick to the body.
Barnett shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Germanicus pinned against the cage. Germanicus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Barnett throws the left hand but Germanicus avoids the punch easily.
Barnett fails to land the takedown.
Germanicus connects with the punch.
Barnett is looking to land body kicks.
Germanicus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Barnett throws a big elbow that misses.
Barnett drops back, looking for a kneebar! Germanicus looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Germanicus looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Germanicus!
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!
Germanicus wants to control but Barnett is keeping him busy.
Germanicus scores with a couple of short elbows.
Germanicus scores with punches from side control.
Barnett manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Barnett is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at The Shield, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Germanicus slips a nice elbow through Barnett's hands, connecting with Barnett's forehead.
Barnett actively working from the bottom here.
Barnett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Germanicus.
My spies in Palazzo Paisano inform me that Germanicus has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Germanicus thows a huge punch but Barnett dodges it nicely.
Barnett looking for submissions off his back.
Barnett kicks off Germanicus and gets to his feet.
Germanicus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barnett uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Germanicus.
Barnett fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Barnett checks a leg kick.
Barnett uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Germanicus finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Germanicus with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Germanicus cracks Barnett with a good jab.
Barnett gets a takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barnett lands a nice short elbow.
Germanicus is looking for a sweep. Barnett is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barnett is working for a submission of some sort.
Germanicus wants to control but Barnett is keeping busy and won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hagen Germanicus will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Josh Barnett's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Barnett with a lazy takedown attempt
and Germanicus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Germanicus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnett.
Barnett stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barnett tries for a takedown but Germanicus sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Germanicus throws an off balance right hand
and Barnett counters with a nice body kick.
Barnett doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Germanicus counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Barnett. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Germanicus misses with a looping left.
Germanicus misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnett.
Germanicus tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnett scores with a one two! Germanicus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Hagen Germanicus has been cut.
Barnett takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barnett lands with a nice body punch.
Hagen Germanicus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnett closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnett ducks right into an uppercut from Germanicus.
Hagen Germanicus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Germanicus pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barnett works the jab nicely.
Germanicus thuds his right hand into Barnett's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Barnett looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnett throws a nice looking combination but Germanicus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Germanicus displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Barnett.
Barnett throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Germanicus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Germanicus buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Barnett with a poor takedown
and Germanicus counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Germanicus misses the jab.
Barnett looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Barnett tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Germanicus swivels and escapes.
Germanicus throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnett needs to keep his hands up - Germanicus had a free shot at his head there.
Barnett tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice shot by Germanicus.
Germanicus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Barnett slips a jab from Germanicus.
Barnett misses with a hook. Germanicus ducked under it nicely.
Barnett has his takedown stuffed
and Germanicus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Germanicus lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Germanicus lunges at Barnett with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barnett's hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnett walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Germanicus throws a leg kick which misses Barnett's front leg but catches the back leg as Barnett tries to avoid it.
Barnett takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Germanicus looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnett is just out of range.
Germanicus swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Barnett.
Barnett is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! Germanicus ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Barnett clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hagen Germanicus!
Hagen Germanicus made sure to mention his sponsor, Tokyo United Fightwear in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rocky Marciano (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Hammer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Marciano comes to the cage accompanied by Wu-Tang - "Think Differently" (feat. Roc Marciano). Hammer has chosen We are the Champions as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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40
166 lbs
39 - 15 - 0 |
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26
168 lbs
15 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
39 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rocky Marciano!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Darius Henderson and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marciano throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Marciano throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hammer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hammer looks to score with a jab to the body but Marciano is just out of range.
Marciano throws a looping overhand right but Hammer ducks down to avoid it.
Hammer misses with a body shot.
Frank Hammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Marciano, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hammer takes the fight into the clinch.
Hammer misses with the head strike.
Stalling in the clinch from Marciano.
Marciano lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marciano blocks a body shot from Hammer.
Hammer wants the takedown. Marciano is fighting it off but Hammer persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Marciano's guard against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Marciano is pulling down on Hammer's head to control his posture.
Hammer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marciano is keeping the position for now.
Marciano keeping moving, preventing Hammer from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer stopping the sweep attempt from Marciano.
Marciano keeping moving, preventing Hammer from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marciano looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Marciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hammer throws out the jab.
Marciano moves out of range as Hammer strikes.
A jab from Hammer misses.
Hammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammer.
Hammer misses the body punch
and Marciano counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Marciano wants to pass the guard but Hammer is keeping the position.
Hammer looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer pulls Marciano in to control the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marciano pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hammer is keeping the position for now.
Marciano postures up and lands a big shot to Hammer's brow.
Hammer trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Marciano trying to control but Hammer is working from the bottom.
Hammer controls Marciano momentarily but Marciano frees himself.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Marciano won't allow Hammer to sweep him here.
Our spies down at at BigMouth Cabrons inform us that Hammer has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Marciano wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Marciano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Marciano thuds a left hand into Hammer's body.
Hammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Marciano was covering up waiting for the punch and Hammer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Hammer looks winded!
Marciano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hammer manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Marciano's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammer keeping full guard, as Marciano tries to pass.
Marciano is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hammer will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Marciano wants to control from the top but Hammer keeps moving.
Hammer keeping full guard, as Marciano tries to pass.
Marciano lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano advances to half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hammer trying to control from the bottom.
Hammer is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Marciano pulls his head out easily.
Marciano trying to control the pace.
Marciano lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Marciano is looking for a kimura but Hammer is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Marciano to get the leverage.
Marciano is pressing down on Hammer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hammer is holding on for now.
Marciano passes to side control.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marciano lands a nice forearm strike.
Hammer gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocky Marciano dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hammer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Marciano swivels and escapes.
Hammer misses with an uppercut
and Marciano counters with a shoot takedown. Hammer fights it but they end up in guard.
Marciano with a nice head shot there.
Hammer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marciano doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marciano manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Marciano with a nice head shot there.
Marciano passes Hammer's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Marciano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hammer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rocky Marciano overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammer actively working from the bottom here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marciano working over Hammer with some ground and pound. Hammer looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Marciano landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Marciano stalling.
Marciano lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marciano is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Hammer is looking to improve his position.
Nice strikes from Marciano there.
Hammer is rocked!
Marciano wants to pass the guard but Hammer is defending well.
Marciano seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hammer on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Hammer is still in real trouble! Can Marciano finish him?
Marciano is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hammer is just riding it out for now. Marciano eventually gives up the hold.
Hammer seems to have recovered his senses.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Marciano connects with a nice short shot to Hammer's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Marciano lands a nice short elbow.
Marciano trying to control the action but Hammer is working from the bottom.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Well, if Marciano 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.
Hammer trying to control from the bottom.
Hammer tries to roll over but Marciano keeps him under control.
Marciano wants to control but Hammer is keeping him busy.
Hammer is trying to maintain the position but Marciano is very close to passing his half guard.
Hammer is defending against the submission attempts here by Marciano.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Marciano lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Marciano winds up and cracks Hammer with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hammer tries to roll over but Marciano keeps him under control.
Marciano is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hammer sees it coming and defends easily.
Hammer is looking to improve his position.
Marciano wants to take a breather but Hammer is having none of it.
Hammer looking for submissions off his back.
Hammer is breathing heavily.
Hammer trying to control but Marciano postures up.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Marciano landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marciano seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hammer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Marciano is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hammer!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marciano working Hammer over with strikes here.
Marciano scoring with strikes but Hammer is staying in there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marciano can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hammer is looking to escape.
Hammer wants to control but Marciano is having none of it.
Hammer is looking to get to half guard.
Marciano postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Hammer looks a forlorn figure.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Marciano loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Hammer scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Marciano land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Marciano stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocky Marciano!
Rocky Marciano retains his lightweight title!
Rocky Marciano spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Phil Mcracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chev Chelios (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcracken comes to the cage accompanied by DJ Hi-Tek Rulez [Die Antwoord]. Chelios has chosen In Waves as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Phil Mcracken!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Chev Chelios!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Ben Watson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcracken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mcracken 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.
Chelios throws a low kick but it's checked well by Mcracken.
Chelios scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mcracken misses with a looping left.
Mcracken misses with an uppercut. Chelios saw that one coming.
Mcracken catches Chelios with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Chelios connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mcracken clinches up against the cage.
Chelios stalling in the clinch.
Mcracken pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chelios uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mcracken.
Chelios walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chelios connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcracken jabs Chelios right on the nose. Chelios blinks but takes it well.
Chelios throws a sloppy head kick and Mcracken moves out of range easily.
Mcracken gets a clinch.
Mcracken looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chelios tries to land a knee to the head but Mcracken blocks with his arms.
Mcracken takes a shot to the head.
Chelios is working Mcracken over against the cage.
Mcracken prevents a body shot from Chelios.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chelios creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chelios with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Chelios makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chelios is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mcracken is defending well for now.
Mcracken tries a body shot but Chelios blocks it.
Mcracken working aggressively here.
Mcracken blocks a body shot from Chelios.
A head punch on the inside from Mcracken fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chelios lands a knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mcracken.
Chelios scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mcracken just leaning against Chelios, taking a breather.
Mcracken misses with a knee strike.
Mcracken wants to stall.
Chelios with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Phil Mcracken has been cut.
Chelios content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mcracken tries a knee to the head but Chelios blocks it.
Chelios lands a nice uppercut.
Mcracken looking to stall.
Chelios misses with a punch on the inside.
Mcracken throws a punch but it's blocked by Chelios.
Chelios lands a body punch.
Mcracken is breathing heavily.
Mcracken looking to stall.
Mcracken being controlled against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chelios lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mcracken managing to block the knees to the body from Chelios.
Mcracken trying to control the position but instead, Chelios has worked for underhooks and has pushed Mcracken into the cage.
Chelios landing knees to the head.
Mcracken misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chelios is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Chelios is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mcracken misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Chelios.
Chelios lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chelios throws a punch but it's blocked by Mcracken.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcracken escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chelios throws a series of punches but Mcracken moves out of range.
Chelios feints and then cracks Mcracken's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mcracken down.
Chelios jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chelios throws a sloppy head kick and Mcracken moves out of range easily.
Mcracken is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mcracken takes one on the button.
Mcracken scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Mcracken misses with a straight right.
Chelios throws a lazy right hand but Mcracken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chev Chelios dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phil Mcracken's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Mcracken scores with a sloppy right hand. Chelios should have avoided that one.
A nice inside leg kick there by Chelios. That's going to slow Mcracken down.
Chelios moves in looking to clinch but Mcracken pushes him off.
Mcracken walks into a left hand.
Chelios cracks Mcracken with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Mcracken falls to his knees and Chelios doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chev Chelios!
Chev Chelios is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Chev Chelios thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Phil Mcracken had this to say: 'You were good in there... my butt hurts... and that's hard to do to a greek!'.
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