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WFC 28: Venger vs. Wallace PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frane Harm (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Estefan Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harm comes to the cage accompanied by gangs of new york. Sanchez has chosen Foo Fighters- My Hero as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Estefan Sanchez was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frane Harm!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Estefan Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harm swinging wildly here.
Some bone on bone action there as Harm checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Sanchez connects with a good right hand that stumbles Harm. Harm circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
An inside leg kick from Sanchez misses.
Sanchez misses with a double jab.
Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
Harm shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Harm was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Harm misses with the ground and pound.
Harm misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Harm has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Sanchez is looking to reverse the position.
Harm tries to advance to mount but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sanchez takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking to regain half guard here but Harm keeps moving and retains side control.
Sanchez takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Sanchez tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Harm scores with punches from side control.
Harm working the ground and pound from side control.
Sanchez struggling a bit here.
Harm working the body and head with strikes.
Sanchez is pushing Harm's head away, looking to escape. Harm manages to hold on to the position though.
Sanchez is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sanchez is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harm content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Harm is trying to get an arm triangle but Sanchez is defending well.
Sanchez is trying to improve his position.
Harm controls the position.
Sanchez wants to get back to his feet but Harm drags him back down.
Harm working the ground and pound from side control.
A lull in the action here.
Sanchez is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harm in side control lands a decent elbow.
Harm is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sanchez knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Sanchez can't do much from the bottom here.
Harm working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sanchez is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Harm has just dragged him back down to the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harm scores with punches from side control.
Sanchez seems a little lost for a moment, as Harm dominates the positioning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harm wants to control but Sanchez is keeping him busy.
Harm is trying to get an arm triangle but Sanchez is defending well.
Harm working the body and head with strikes.
Harm tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Harm landing a few strikes.
Sanchez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Sanchez seems a little lost for a moment, as Harm dominates the positioning.
Harm creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sanchez wants to control but Harm postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frane Harm dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Sanchez throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Harm.
Sanchez misses with a two punch combination.
Sanchez misses with a wild combination.
Harm scores with a hook to the body. Sanchez takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sanchez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Harm shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Sanchez's guard.
Harm looking to pass the guard.
Harm wants to control from the top but Sanchez keeps moving.
Frane Harm overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sanchez really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Harm. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Harm looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Harm throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sanchez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harm won't allow Sanchez to get back to his feet.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Harm trying to control but Sanchez is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Harm blocks a jab.
Some wild striking there from Sanchez.
Sanchez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez misses with a double jab.
Sanchez lands a two punch combo.
Sanchez misses the shot to the body.
Sanchez feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Harm's calf.
Sanchez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Harm to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sanchez keeping full guard, as Harm tries to pass.
Harm landing with the ground and pound.
Sanchez working a defensive guard here.
Harm sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harm won't allow Sanchez to sweep him here.
Harm trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Harm with a flurry of punches that miss.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Harm accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Harm engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Harm connects with a couple of short punches.
Sanchez keeping moving, preventing Harm from controlling successfully.
Harm showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Sanchez trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sanchez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Harm counters with a nice uppercut.
Sanchez lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sanchez lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Sanchez throws a combination that misses
and Harm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A combination from Sanchez does no damage.
Sanchez looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Sanchez throws the left hand but Harm avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Estefan Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Harm moves out of range of the body kick.
Sanchez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Harm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanchez can do to turn this around?
Sanchez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Harm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Harm misses with a hook. Sanchez ducked under it nicely.
Estefan Sanchez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sanchez throws a jab but it's blocked by Harm.
A slapping leg kick lands for Sanchez.
Sanchez bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanchez lands a nice hook to Harm's body. Harm takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jab, jab by Sanchez - just one landing.
Sanchez looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sanchez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harm ducks under a wild hook from Sanchez.
Estefan Sanchez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sanchez throws a series of punches but Harm avoids them all with ease.
Sanchez throws a front kick aimed at Harm's knee but Harm avoids it well.
Sanchez throws a head kick that misses.
Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harm closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Sanchez being controlled for a moment.
Harm advances to full mount.
Harm looking to control but Sanchez is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Harm has control of Sanchez's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sanchez regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanchez is looking to get to half guard.
Harm with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Sanchez is working to get back to half guard.
Sanchez tries to hold on but Harm pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harm landing strikes from the mount.
Harm postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sanchez looks a forlorn figure.
Harm controlling from mount.
Sanchez in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sanchez is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Harm landing punches.
Harm fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Harm lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Sanchez is rocked!
Harm lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Sanchez! Harm sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Sanchez and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Frane Harm!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Rafal Arsic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Twiggy BigBranch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rafal Arsic has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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142 lbs
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142 lbs
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Good takedowns
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rafal Arsic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Twiggy BigBranch!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
BigBranch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
BigBranch throws a lazy head kick
and Arsic counters with a shoot takedown. BigBranch fights it but they end up in guard.
BigBranch is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. BigBranch lands a nice short elbow.
BigBranch wants to control but Arsic is keeping him busy.
BigBranch throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Arsic tries to get to full guard but BigBranch has control of the leg.
Arsic is staying active underneath BigBranch, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. BigBranch lands a nice short elbow.
Arsic blocking the ground and pound attempt from BigBranch.
BigBranch sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Arsic defending well though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arsic is trying to get back to full guard.
BigBranch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Arsic's head.
BigBranch is taking a breather. Arsic says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
BigBranch working over Arsic with some ground and pound. Arsic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
BigBranch seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. BigBranch lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Arsic avoiding damage under a succession of punches from BigBranch.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
BigBranch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Arsic missing with a left hand there. BigBranch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
BigBranch has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
BigBranch lands a jab to the head.
Arsic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by BigBranch.
Arsic tries to clinch up.
BigBranch on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
BigBranch gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Arsic misses with some punches.
BigBranch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
BigBranch throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from BigBranch as the two fighters clinch.
Arsic blocks an uppercut.
BigBranch digs a right hand underneath Arsic's ribcage. Arsic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
BigBranch lands with a right to the head.
Arsic blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from BigBranch.
BigBranch stalls.
A head punch on the inside from BigBranch fails to land.
BigBranch swings away with an uppercut that misses.
BigBranch displaying some good clinch control by pressing Arsic up against the cage.
BigBranch working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
BigBranch blocks an uppercut.
BigBranch scores with a nice hook to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as BigBranch takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
BigBranch trying to control the position but instead, Arsic has worked for underhooks and has pushed BigBranch into the cage.
BigBranch misses with a body punch.
BigBranch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arsic's elbow.
A shot in the inside from BigBranch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BigBranch blocks a punch to the side of the head.
BigBranch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
BigBranch is stalling here.
Arsic throws an elbow that misses.
BigBranch lands a body shot.
BigBranch lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
BigBranch working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for BigBranch.
BigBranch is struggling to control the position.
BigBranch misses with a hook from the clinch.
Arsic misses with a body punch.
BigBranch lands an uppercut.
BigBranch misses with a punch on the inside.
Arsic blocks a body shot from BigBranch.
BigBranch blocks a body shot from Arsic.
BigBranch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
BigBranch lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Arsic backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Twiggy BigBranch dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
BigBranch slips a straight right by Arsic.
Arsic throws a lazy uppercut
and BigBranch counters with a nice low kick that buckles Arsic's knee momentarily.
Twiggy BigBranch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arsic with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
BigBranch shoots in for a takedown but Arsic shows good takedown defense.
BigBranch throws a body shot but no joy.
Arsic tries to clinch but BigBranch is having none of it.
BigBranch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
BigBranch swings away with a leg kick that misses.
BigBranch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Arsic.
Arsic throws out a loose jab but BigBranch uses good head movement to avoid it.
BigBranch rushes Arsic and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from BigBranch.
Arsic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Arsic blocks a body shot from BigBranch.
Arsic lands a right hand that snaps the head of BigBranch backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from BigBranch.
BigBranch misses with a punch to the body.
Twiggy BigBranch seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
BigBranch lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
BigBranch lands with a left to the head.
BigBranch lands with a right to the head.
Arsic throws a head punch that misses.
Arsic has a couple of punches blocked by BigBranch.
BigBranch tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Arsic's elbow.
BigBranch blocks an elbow strike.
BigBranch misses with a hook from the clinch.
BigBranch lands a shoulder strike.
Arsic misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, BigBranch creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Arsic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Arsic throws an elbow but it misses.
BigBranch tries a body shot but Arsic blocks it.
BigBranch scores with a hook to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by BigBranch as Arsic tries to tie him up.
BigBranch misses with a punch on the inside.
Arsic misses with a punch on the inside.
Arsic gets through BigBranch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BigBranch breaks the clinch.
Arsic is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
BigBranch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Arsic lands with a hook. BigBranch tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Arsic tries to keep at a distance but BigBranch has taken the fight into the clinch.
BigBranch scores with a shot to the side of Arsic's head.
Arsic struggles to land a body shot inside as BigBranch controls his hands.
BigBranch lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from BigBranch.
Arsic working aggressively here.
Arsic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from BigBranch.
Arsic gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
BigBranch is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
BigBranch is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arsic trying to control from half guard but BigBranch is working away.
BigBranch is holding on to half guard well.
BigBranch wants to improve his position but Arsic is controlling well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
BigBranch keeping control of the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Arsic tries to sprawl but BigBranch drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Arsic is trying to stand back up but BigBranch is controlling him
Arsic blocking the ground and pound attempt from BigBranch.
BigBranch has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
BigBranch working over Arsic with some ground and pound. Arsic looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
BigBranch thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Arsic's head.
Arsic has hold of BigBranch's hands but BigBranch slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Arsic blocking the ground and pound attempt from BigBranch.
BigBranch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
BigBranch looks to land a strike but Arsic avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Arsic keeping moving, preventing BigBranch from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Twiggy BigBranch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Arsic.
BigBranch throws a hook but Arsic avoids it easily.
BigBranch tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from BigBranch. Arsic does a little dance to reset his feet.
BigBranch throws a sloppy head kick and Arsic moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Arsic misses the target.
Arsic lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Arsic throws a series of punches but BigBranch avoids them all with ease.
Arsic sizes up BigBranch with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Arsic walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
BigBranch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
BigBranch lands a head kick. Arsic smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
BigBranch lands a nice looking body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
BigBranch looks to score with a jab to the body but Arsic is just out of range.
BigBranch fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arsic avoids the head kick by BigBranch.
Arsic pushes BigBranch up against the cage in a clinch.
BigBranch lands with a light punch inside.
BigBranch scores with a shot to the side of Arsic's head.
BigBranch breaks from the clinch.
BigBranch instigates a clinch.
BigBranch manages to break the clinch.
BigBranch avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Arsic just misses with a punch to the body.
BigBranch misses the shot to the body.
BigBranch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Arsic misses with a body shot.
Arsic blocks a head kick by BigBranch.
Rafal Arsic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Arsic tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BigBranch throws a sloppy head kick and Arsic moves out of range easily.
BigBranch throws a sloppy body shot
and Arsic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
BigBranch tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
BigBranch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Arsic was well out of range. Poor timing from BigBranch.
BigBranch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Arsic as he jumps to the side.
BigBranch misses with a wild body shot.
BigBranch moves away from the strike by Arsic.
BigBranch punishes Arsic's body with a nice straight punch.
BigBranch slips a jab from Arsic.
BigBranch takes one to the chin there.
Arsic misses with a two punch combination.
Arsic avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Arsic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Arsic throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
BigBranch moves into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from BigBranch.
BigBranch dodges an elbow strike from Arsic.
A left hand lands to the body for BigBranch.
BigBranch misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Arsic throws an elbow that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as BigBranch takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Arsic lands a right hand.
BigBranch goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Arsic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Arsic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Arsic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Arsic lands an elbow inside.
Arsic pushes off an throws an elbow but BigBranch leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
BigBranch misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Arsic misses with a punch on the inside.
Arsic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. BigBranch is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short left from BigBranch.
BigBranch lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arsic backwards.
Arsic creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Arsic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of BigBranchs head.
A short right from BigBranch.
Arsic takes a shot to the head.
BigBranch struggles to land a body shot inside as Arsic controls his hands.
Arsic misses with an elbow strike.
BigBranch lands a body punch.
Arsic wants a takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
BigBranch struggles to land a body shot inside as Arsic controls his hands.
BigBranch has a couple of punches blocked by Arsic.
A right handed body shot lands from BigBranch.
BigBranch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Arsic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but BigBranch is defending well.
Rafal Arsic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Twiggy BigBranch is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rafal Arsic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arsic pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Twiggy BigBranch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well BigBranch has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Twiggy BigBranch!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Evan Better (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cus Tomato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Better's entrance music is Mother by Danzig. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Evan Better!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cus Tomato!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Better.
Tomato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Better.
Better motions for Tomato to come forward. Better throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Better tries to clinch but Tomato is having none of it.
Better takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Better is looking to clinch.
Better looks to score with a jab to the body but Tomato is just out of range.
Better throws a low kick but Tomato avoids it.
Better fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tomato checks it well.
Tomato misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tomato lands a big head kick that sends Better tumbling to the mat! Tomato takes a step backwards and waves Better back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Evan Better has been cut.
Tomato looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Better dives in for a single leg takedown but Tomato sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tomato throws a head punch that misses.
Tomato pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Better thows a leg kick but Tomato checks it
and Tomato counters with a straight right hand.
Better is rocked!
An inside leg kick lands from Tomato.
Oh Better is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Better fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Better seems to have got his legs back now.
Tomato throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomato lands with an overhand left.
Better wants to land a leg kick but Tomato is out of range.
Tomato jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Better fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Better. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tomato is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tomato fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Better.
Tomato on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Better. Better obviously looking to wear him down.
Better looks to land a combination but Tomato avoids it well.
Tomato scores with a shot to the body.
Tomato buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tomato defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Better.
Better tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tomato swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Evan Better seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Better finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Tomato's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Better falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cus Tomato!
In defeat, Evan Better stepped up to the mic, saying 'Lucky, lucky, lucky.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Coath (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artem Lapshinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Coath comes into the arena with Enemy by Blue Stahli blaring out of the sound system. Lapshinov has chosen Moonlight Sonata as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Coath!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Artem Lapshinov!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab by Coath.
It looks like Artem Lapshinov has been cut.
Lapshinov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Coath has taken the fight to the clinch.
Coath lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lapshinov.
Coath tries to throw a body punch but Lapshinov avoids it by throwing Coath back against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Coath.
Lapshinov trying to land knees to the body.
A short right from Coath.
Lapshinov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Coath blocks it with crossed arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Coath.
Lapshinov tries to land knees in the clinch but Coath avoids the damage to the body.
Coath lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Coath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coath on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Coath is working Lapshinov over against the cage.
Lapshinov looks winded!
Coath drops Lapshinov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Lapshinov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Coath throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Coath - that landed with a thud.
Coath scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Coath lands with a short shot to the head.
Coath lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lapshinov is rocked!
Good body shot from Coath.
Coath tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coath managing to block the knees to the body from Lapshinov.
Coath working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Coath lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coath drops Lapshinov onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Lapshinov is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Lapshinov is still on wobbly legs! Can Coath finish him?
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Coath.
Coath lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lapshinov.
Lapshinov seems to have recovered his senses.
A short body shot lands from Coath as the two fighters clinch.
Coath dodges an elbow strike from Lapshinov.
Coath lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Coath.
Coath presses Lapshinov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Coath stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Coath lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lapshinov backwards.
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!
Coath lands a body shot.
Coath pushes Lapshinov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Coath.
Coath pushes Lapshinov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Coath digs a right hand into Lapshinov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lapshinov's gas tank.
Coath is working Lapshinov over against the cage.
Coath lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lapshinov prevents a body shot from Coath.
Lapshinov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Coath.
Lapshinov missing with knees to the body.
Lapshinov takes a shot to the head.
A body shot lands from Coath.
Coath scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coath lands a body punch.
Coath lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lapshinov backwards.
A short body shot lands from Coath as the two fighters clinch.
Coath lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Coath misses with a punch to the body.
Lapshinov blocks a body shot from Coath.
Coath avoiding damage as Lapshinov throws knees to the body.
Coath lands a body punch.
Nice body punch from Coath - that landed with a thud.
Coath is working Lapshinov over against the cage.
Coath is leaning against Lapshinov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Coath lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Coath struggles to land a body shot inside as Lapshinov controls his hands.
Coath on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Coath tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lapshinov's elbow.
Coath struggles to land a body shot inside as Lapshinov controls his hands.
Good body shot from Coath.
Good body shot from Coath.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Coath creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Coath working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Coath lands a nice uppercut.
Coath pushes Lapshinov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coath throws a big uppercut that drops Lapshinov! More strikes from Coath and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lapshinov lies dazed against the cage as Coath celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Coath!
Chris Coath decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Giorgio Tsoukalos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ricardo Monteban (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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165 lbs
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giorgio Tsoukalos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo Monteban!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsoukalos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Monteban as he jumps to the side.
Tsoukalos shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Monteban moves into full guard.
Tsoukalos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Monteban keeping moving, preventing Tsoukalos from controlling successfully.
Tsoukalos wants to pass the guard but Monteban is keeping the position.
Tsoukalos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monteban is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Monteban can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tsoukalos controls the pace.
Monteban pulls Tsoukalos in close to his closed guard and prevents Tsoukalos from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsoukalos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Monteban wants to sweep but no luck.
Tsoukalos wants to pass the guard but Monteban is keeping the position.
Tsoukalos sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tsoukalos trying to control the position from guard on top but Monteban is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Monteban has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tsoukalos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Monteban wants to sweep but no luck.
Tsoukalos is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Tsoukalos trying to control the position from guard on top but Monteban is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Giorgio Tsoukalos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tsoukalos dives in and grabs Monteban's left leg, looking for a takedown. Monteban pushes down on Tsoukalos's head and hops out.
Tsoukalos misses with a body kick.
Monteban swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tsoukalos.
Tsoukalos avoids the body shot from Monteban.
Tsoukalos misses with a takedown attempt - Monteban sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giorgio Tsoukalos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsoukalos shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Monteban's guard.
Monteban keeping moving, preventing Tsoukalos from controlling successfully.
Monteban trying to control the position.
Monteban is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tsoukalos is aware though and is defending well.
Tsoukalos has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tsoukalos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tsoukalos trying to control but Monteban is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monteban is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tsoukalos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Monteban swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tsoukalos preventing the sweep.
Monteban keeping moving, preventing Tsoukalos from controlling successfully.
Monteban is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tsoukalos passes into half guard.
Monteban actively working from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Monteban moves into full guard.
Monteban tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Monteban is trying to keep Tsoukalos in close.
Tsoukalos preventing the sweep.
Tsoukalos is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tsoukalos tries to free his leg and advance position but Monteban is retaining full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tsoukalos wants to control from the top but Monteban keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Monteban closes this distance looking for a takedown but Tsoukalos circles away.
We've been told by Tsoukalos's head coaches at Ancient Alien Assassin Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tsoukalos moves to clinch but Monteban breaks away
and Monteban counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Monteban.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Giorgio Tsoukalos will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tsoukalos shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Monteban manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Monteban wants to sweep here but Tsoukalos controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tsoukalos engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Monteban working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tsoukalos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tsoukalos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Monteban is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tsoukalos defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsoukalos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tsoukalos wants to control from the top but Monteban keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monteban is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tsoukalos is aware though and is defending well.
Tsoukalos tries to free his leg and advance position but Monteban is retaining full guard.
Giorgio Tsoukalos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Monteban keeping moving, preventing Tsoukalos from controlling successfully.
Tsoukalos seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tsoukalos got a little sloppy there for a moment and Monteban has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tsoukalos has managed to get both his arms back between Monteban's legs - danger averted.
Tsoukalos's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Monteban keeping moving, preventing Tsoukalos from controlling successfully.
Tsoukalos stays in close to Monteban's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Monteban lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Tsoukalos is controlling Monteban's posture.
Tsoukalos has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Monteban won't allow Tsoukalos to sweep him here.
Tsoukalos keeping moving, preventing Monteban from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsoukalos controls Monteban momentarily but Monteban frees himself.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Monteban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsoukalos fails with a takedown attempt.
Tsoukalos fails with the takedown
and Monteban counters with a takedown into side control.
Tsoukalos manages to work his way to half guard, despite Monteban's best efforts.
Tsoukalos is doing well to control the position and prevent Monteban from advancing to side control.
Tsoukalos moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Monteban stopping the sweep attempt from Tsoukalos.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monteban wants to control from the top but Tsoukalos keeps moving.
Monteban looking to pass the guard.
Tsoukalos wants to sweep here but Monteban controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Tsoukalos holds on and takes a little breather.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tsoukalos is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ricardo Monteban will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Tsoukalos throws a body punch but Monteban moves out of range.
Tsoukalos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Monteban moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Monteban misses with a wild body shot.
Monteban looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Monteban circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tsoukalos shoots in for a takedown but Monteban shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Monteban shoots in but no luck this time.
Tsoukalos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Monteban.
Tsoukalos fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tsoukalos.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Giorgio Tsoukalos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monteban tries to sprawl but Tsoukalos drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsoukalos is pressing down on Monteban's thigh, looking to free his foot. Monteban is holding on for now.
Monteban is refusing to be controlled, as Tsoukalos sits in half guard.
Monteban is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tsoukalos perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Monteban trying to control but Tsoukalos postures up.
Tsoukalos keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tsoukalos is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tsoukalos takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tsoukalos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Monteban keeps working.
Monteban has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tsoukalos is working away from the top position though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tsoukalos dives in and grabs Monteban's left leg, looking for a takedown. Monteban pushes down on Tsoukalos's head and hops out.
Monteban tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tsoukalos was well out of range. Poor timing from Monteban.
Tsoukalos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Monteban but Monteban pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tsoukalos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Monteban defends well and Tsoukalos ends up having to push Monteban into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Monteban is trying to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsoukalos is trying to drag Monteban to the mat but Monteban just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tsoukalos is looking to take this one to the mat.
Monteban changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tsoukalos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tsoukalos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Monteban jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tsoukalos dives in for a single leg takedown but Monteban sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Tsoukalos trying to stall but Monteban improves his position.
Tsoukalos wants to take the fight to the mat but Monteban manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Monteban breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Monteban shoots in and drives through. Tsoukalos sprawls well.
Tsoukalos looks for a takedown but Monteban sprawls well.
Monteban gets the takedown into side control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Monteban tries for a kimura but Tsoukalos is defending well.
Tsoukalos tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricardo Monteban comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Monteban has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricardo Monteban!
Ricardo Monteban tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toga Masotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toga Masotti 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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daniel Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Toga Masotti!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown takes a swing at Masotti's ribcage but misses.
Brown lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Masotti throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Masotti throws a front kick aimed at Brown's knee but Brown avoids it well.
Masotti misses with a body kick.
Masotti throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Brown closes the distance and clinches.
Masotti leaning against his opponent.
Masotti is trying to stall.
Brown jumps guard.
Masotti got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Masotti has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted.
Brown is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brown has a closed guard, preventing Masotti from standing up.
Masotti slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is trying to control the position but Masotti postures up.
Brown throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brown is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Masotti defends well.
Masotti got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brown has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Masotti has managed to get both his arms back between Brown's legs - danger averted.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Masotti is one step ahead there.
Masotti trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Brown looking to hit a scissor sweep but Masotti is one step ahead there.
Brown is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Brown looking to control.
Brown looking for a guillotine here but Masotti defends easily.
Masotti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brown swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masotti decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Brown, up you get!
Brown throws a shot from downtown. Masotti moves away and avoids it.
Brown looks for a takedown but Masotti sprawls well.
Brown avoids the head kick by Masotti.
Brown blocks a head kick by Masotti.
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brown avoids the head kick by Masotti.
Brown chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Masotti can pounce on him.
Masotti throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Brown.
Masotti misses with a head kick.
Good work by Brown as he checks the leg kick.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Masotti shows good takedown defense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masotti misses with a head kick.
Masotti motions for Brown to come forward. Masotti throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Masotti throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
Masotti throws a head kick but Brown moves out of range.
Brown connects with a solid leg kick.
Brown moves in looking to clinch but Masotti pushes him off.
Toga Masotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Masotti throws a leg kick that misses.
A big right from Brown misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masotti manages to avoid it.
Brown takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Brown lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Brown looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Masotti fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brown.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Toga Masotti will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Masotti misses with a head kick.
Masotti throws a head kick that misses
and Brown counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Brown throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Masotti throws a body kick that misses
so Brown counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Masotti is retaining full guard.
Brown showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Brown stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Masotti swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown tries to free his leg and advance position but Masotti is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Masotti is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brown stopping the sweep attempt from Masotti.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Brown, right into the meat.
Masotti takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Brown scores with the left hand. Masotti knows he should have avoided that one.
Masotti connects with a body shot.
Brown stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Masotti.
Masotti lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Masotti is just out of range.
Brown buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Brown avoids the head kick by Masotti.
Masotti throws a head kick that misses.
Brown blocks a head kick by Masotti.
Masotti scores with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Masotti gets caught napping as Brown dives in and scores a takedown. Masotti manages to retain guard.
Brown postures up.
Masotti being controlled here, momentarily.
Brown missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Masotti utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Masotti trying to keep a closed guard but Brown is proving a slippery customer.
Brown trying to control but Masotti is working from the bottom.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masotti tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Nice body kick from Masotti.
Brown checks a low kick from Masotti.
Masotti connects with a high kick.
Masotti chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Masotti scores with a push kick.
Masotti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Brown swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brown wants to clinch.
Masotti misses with a head kick.
Masotti throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Masotti pushes Brown up against the cage in a clinch.
Masotti using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Brown has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to break free but Masotti has control.
Masotti misses with a knee strike.
Masotti tries to land a knee to the head but Brown blocks with his arms.
Masotti trying to land knees to the body.
Brown takes an elbow to the forehead.
Brown wants a takedown but no success here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Masotti just misses with a elbow thrown towards Brown's brow.
Masotti trying to land knees to the body.
Masotti with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Masotti with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Brown on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brown gets control of Masotti's arms and successfully pulls guard. Brown will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Brown is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown keeping moving, preventing Masotti from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Toga Masotti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Masotti throws a leg kick but Brown sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A head kick misses from Masotti.
Brown shoots in for a double leg but Masotti sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Masotti moves into the clinch.
Masotti stalling the fight.
Brown is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Brown can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Brown dodges an elbow strike from Masotti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masotti crunches a lovely knee into Brown's ribcage.
Masotti tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Masotti is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Masotti missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown jumps guard but Masotti turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Masotti is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Brown is defending well for now.
Brown is trying to pull guard but Masotti turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Masotti connects with a nasty looking knee right to Brown's face.
It looks like Daniel Brown has been cut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Masotti takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Masotti throws a knee to the head but misses.
Masotti creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Brown's defenses.
Brown is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Masotti can't fight it off and eventually Brown manages to take the fight to the floor. Masotti looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Brown being controlled here momentarily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Brown accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Daniel Brown overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Masotti is keeping the position.
Brown is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Brown postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Brown is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Masotti is trying to keep Brown in close.
Toga Masotti is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Brown trying to control but Masotti is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Masotti thumps Brown with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masotti tries to land a leg kick but Brown saw it coming and moves away.
Brown looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Masotti!
Brown is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Masotti has escaped the position, nice work there.
Masotti struggling a bit here.
Brown is putting a hurting on Masotti here, landing some big shots from side control.
Brown trying to control the action but Masotti is working from the bottom.
Brown is putting a hurting on Masotti here, landing some big shots from side control.
Daniel Brown has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masotti is trying to get back to half guard.
Masotti can't do much from the bottom here.
Brown lands a decent elbow from side control.
Brown goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Masotti has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Brown but great work by Masotti.
Masotti tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Brown has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Toga Masotti.
I've got Masotti winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toga Masotti!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Toga Masotti made sure he mentioned Zipp Zapp, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Daniel Brown spoke after the fight, saying 'XxX'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derek Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brick Outhouse (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wanted Dead or Alive. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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216 lbs
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205 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Derek Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brick Outhouse!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Outhouse looks to land a right hand but Burns moved out of range.
Outhouse connects with a body shot that sends Burns's belly button to the back.
Burns takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Outhouse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.
Outhouse throws an overhand right that lands on Burns's shoulder, as Burns tries to avoid the shot.
Burns throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Outhouse on the side of the head.
Outhouse walks into a left hand.
Outhouse swinging wildly here.
Outhouse throws a shot from downtown. Burns moves away and avoids it.
Outhouse moves out of range of the body kick from Burns.
A slapping body kick lands there for Burns.
Outhouse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burns.
Outhouse will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've been informed that Outhouse has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Burns misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brick Outhouse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns looks to land a left hand but Outhouse moved out of range nicely.
Outhouse rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Burns moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Outhouse misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Outhouse takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Burns staying out of range there.
Outhouse misses with a looping left.
Outhouse throws a series of punches but Burns avoids them all with ease.
Outhouse takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Burns blocks a jab.
Outhouse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burns.
Burns connects with a jab.
Burns just misses with a punch to the body.
Burns moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Outhouse takes one on the chin but seems OK.
No joy there for Burns, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Burns misses with a two punch combination.
Burns sizes up Outhouse with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Outhouse thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Outhouse throws a poor cross that misses
and Burns counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burns misses with a body kick.
Nice body kick from Burns.
Outhouse takes a jab right on the kisser.
Burns lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Burns.
Outhouse misses with a right hand
and Burns counters with a nice body kick.
Outhouse is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Burns, as that shot connected.
Outhouse jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Burns slips a jab and a cross from Outhouse.
Burns is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Burns misses with a jab, cross combination.
Burns throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Burns pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Outhouse throws a right and a left that both miss.
A solid leg kick lands there for Burns.
Outhouse tries to move into range but Burns moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burns displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Outhouse throws out the jab.
Burns throws a nice looking combination but Outhouse bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burns dodges the punch combination from Outhouse.
Burns throws a hook to the side of Outhouse's head but Outhouse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Outhouse takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Burns lands with a straight right. Outhouse didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Outhouse. Burns does a little dance to reset his feet.
Outhouse throws a looping overhand right but Burns ducks down to avoid it.
Outhouse fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burns is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Outhouse dodges the punch combination from Burns.
Outhouse gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Burns.
Outhouse swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Burns counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Outhouse throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burns.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Outhouse misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Outhouse throws a body punch but Burns moves out of range.
Outhouse on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters circling - Outhouse throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Burns lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Outhouse circles away quickly and effectively.
Outhouse swings for the body but Burns moves out of range.
A big right from Burns misses.
Burns turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Outhouse takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Burns takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Burns jabs Outhouse right on the nose. Outhouse blinks but takes it well.
Burns throws a looping overhand right but Outhouse ducks down to avoid it.
Burns is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab by Burns.
Outhouse throws a series of punches but Burns moves out of range.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Outhouse crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Burns - the referee stops the clock and Outhouse gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Burns. Outhouse manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Burns scores with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Derek Burns dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Outhouse on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Outhouse might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Burns has got the better of the exchanges.
Outhouse moves out of range of the body kick.
Burns lands with a cross.
Outhouse throws a right and a left that both miss.
Burns keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Burns lands a head shot.
Outhouse has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Burns.
Outhouse throws a nice looking combination but Burns bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burns throws a right and a left that both miss.
Burns dodges the punch combination from Outhouse.
Burns misses with a body kick.
Burns drops Outhouse with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Outhouse looks back up at him and smiles so Burns waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
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!
The fighters circling - Burns throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Outhouse thows a left - swing and a miss!
Outhouse lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Burns circles away quickly and effectively.
Burns is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Outhouse misses with a hook
and Burns counters with a crisp right hand that drops Outhouse! Burns lets Outhouse back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Outhouse is rocked!
Burns finds Outhouse's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Outhouse flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Burns lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Outhouse will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Derek Burns!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Derek Burns made sure he mentioned Fury Nutrition Inc., along with how happy he was to win his fight.
The defeated Brick Outhouse had this to say: 'Congrats to my opponent for a solid match.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Haywood Badger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and The Sigit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these fighters are unbeaten, so somebody's 0 has got to go!The Sigit will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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134 lbs
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143 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Haywood Badger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, The Sigit!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badger lands a high kick!
It looks like The Sigit has been cut.
Badger throws a head kick but Sigit moves out of range.
Sigit fails with a takedown attempt.
Badger misses with a body shot
and Sigit counters with a takedown into side control.
Sigit looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Badger is avoiding damage well.
Badger prevents Sigit from moving into mount.
Sigit landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Badger wants to control but Sigit postures up.
Sigit wants to lay and pray for a moment but Badger keeps working.
Sigit working the strikes but Badger uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Sigit prevents Badger from improving his position.
Badger keeping hold of Sigit's head, controlling as best he can.
Sigit trying to control from half guard but Badger is working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sigit wants to work for an arm triangle but Badger is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Sigit 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.
Sigit not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sigit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Badger doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sigit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Sigit is pressing down on Badger's thigh, looking to free his foot. Badger is holding on for now.
Badger manages to get to full guard.
Sigit throws a big right hand that misses.
Badger seems keen to control Sigit's posture.
Badger is looking to cinch up a triangle. Sigit throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Badger's body to avoid the submission. Badger has instead reached around Sigit's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Badger arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Haywood Badger!
Haywood Badger retains his bantamweight title!
Our winner, Haywood Badger, 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 Hector Hallow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luis Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hallow comes to the cage accompanied by War Pigs. Torres has chosen Till I Collapse as his entrance music. Hector Hallow had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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278 lbs
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hector Hallow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Luis Torres!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torres lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Torres.
It looks like Hector Hallow has been cut.
Hallow displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Torres throws out the jab.
Nice defenses there by Hallow.
Torres thuds a left hand into Hallow's body.
Hallow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hallow takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hallow throws a jab but it's blocked by Torres.
Torres cracks a nice hook into Hallow's ribs.
Torres misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Torres lands the left hand.
Hallow tries to close the distance and clinch but Torres swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hallow explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hallow throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hallow tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Torres connects with a nice looking jab.
Hallow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Torres defending well as Hallow loads up on a big left hand.
Torres throws a lazy right hand but Hallow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Torres rushes Hallow and presses him up against the cage.
Torres misses with a punch on the inside.
Torres has Hallow pressed against the cage, preventing Hallow from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Torres throws a head punch that misses.
Hallow tries to stall but Torres uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Torres working aggressively here.
Torres lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Torres blocks an elbow strike from Hallow.
Hallow is trying to pull guard but Torres has him pressed against the cage.
Hallow wants to stall.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Hallow tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Torres just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallow decides to pull guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hallow can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Torres controls the pace.
Hallow pulls Torres in close to prevent any damage.
Torres stopping the sweep attempt from Hallow.
Hallow is looking for a triangle but Torres pushes his legs off easily.
Torres preventing the sweep.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Hallow seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Hallow holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallow takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Torres fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hallow manages to avoid it.
Hallow throws a big shot that misses.
Hallow thows a left - swing and a miss!
Torres is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hallow rather than just go for the knockout.
Hallow scores with a nice head shot.
Hallow tries a head kick but it misses.
The fighters circling - Hallow throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hallow throws a sloppy head kick and Torres moves out of range easily.
Hallow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torres.
Torres swings widly with a right hand
and Hallow counters with a good, hard body kick but Torres shrugs it off.
Hallow misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hallow tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Torres paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hallow.
Torres digs a good body shot into Hallow's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hallow ducks under a wild hook from Torres.
Hallow slips under a jab.
Torres lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hector Hallow's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hallow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hallow throws a hook but Torres blocks it.
Hector Hallow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A cross from Hallow lands.
Torres blocks a head kick by Hallow.
Torres tries to close the distance and clinch but Hallow swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Torres doesn't manage to clinch there - Hallow circles away.
Torres blocks the body kick.
The crowd cheers as Torres lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hallow doesn't seem phased though.
Hallow slips a jab from Torres.
Hallow misses with a body shot.
Torres takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Torres jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luis Torres will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hector Hallow's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Torres thuds a left hand into Hallow's body.
Hallow takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Torres ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hallow moves away.
Hallow goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Torres lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hallow circles away quickly and effectively.
Hallow misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Torres.
Torres throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Torres misses with a body shot.
Torres lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hallow at a distance.
Hallow with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Torres to score with a decent uppercut.
Torres lands a jab to the nose.
Torres keeps the fight on the outside.
Hallow waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Torres.
Torres lands a head shot.
Torres wants to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torres avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hallow was well out of range. Poor timing from Torres.
Hallow takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Torres closes the distance and clinches.
Hallow tries to pull guard but Torres won't allow it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hallow taking a breather.
Torres lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hallow.
Torres blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Torres struggles to land a body shot inside as Hallow controls his hands.
Torres wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Torres lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short left from Torres.
A hook to the body from Torres.
Torres digs a right hand into Hallow's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Hallow's gas tank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Torres.
Hector Hallow's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Torres has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right from Torres on the inside.
Hallow tries to break the clinch but Torres is controlling the position.
Torres tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hallow's elbow.
Torres breaks from the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Torres. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Torres.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torres doesn't manage to clinch there - Hallow circles away.
Luis Torres seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Torres scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hallow doesn't seem bothered though.
Hallow keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Torres does it's job there.
Jeez, Hector Hallow's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Torres fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Torres pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hallow swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Torres dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Torres lands a two punch combo.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hector Hallow's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Luis Torres!
A very excited looking Luis Torres made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Venger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Venger's entrance music is Live and Let Die. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Venger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Russell Wallace!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vladimir Venger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wallace ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Venger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've been informed that Wallace has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wallace ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wallace shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wallace is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Venger lands a jab.
Venger throws a shot from downtown. Wallace moves away and avoids it.
A punch combination from Venger misses.
Venger moves out of range as Wallace throws a body kick.
Venger cracks Wallace with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Wallace tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Venger pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Wallace is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Venger!
Vladimir Venger retains his heavyweight title!
Vladimir Venger decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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