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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nycky Downtime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jake Mendes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Downtime comes to the cage accompanied by Bring It. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
31 - 28 - 2, fighting out of New York, Nycky Downtime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jake Mendes!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Downtime sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mendes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mendes on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Downtime breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mendes is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Downtime lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Mendes tries to clinch but Downtime is having none of it.
Downtime appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mendes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Downtime throwing a counter right hand but Mendes manages to avoid it.
Downtime keeps the fight on the outside.
Mendes rushes Downtime and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Mendes is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Downtime pulls him back up using the underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendes fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Downtime creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mendes's defenses.
Mendes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Downtime gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Nycky Downtime has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Mendes.
Mendes tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downtime tries to land knees in the clinch but Mendes avoids the damage to the body.
Mendes has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Downtime avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Downtime scores a nice knee to the body.
Mendes looks winded!
Downtime's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Downtime misses with a jab, cross combination.
A punch lands to the side of Mendes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Jake Mendes has been cut.
Downtime scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mendes in his tracks.
Mendes is rocked!
Downtime lands with a shot to the body.
Mendes is still on wobbly legs! Can Downtime finish him?
Jake Mendes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Downtime closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Mendes out cold! Mendes corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Nycky Downtime!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between German Shephard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Gouken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Shephard comes to the cage accompanied by K9 Justice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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185 lbs
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181 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, German Shephard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Scott Gouken!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Franklyn Lucas and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shephard connects with an inside leg kick.
Shephard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Shephard throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Shephard stuns Gouken with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shephard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shephard thumps Gouken with a low kick.
Gouken shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Scott Gouken has been cut.
Gouken connects with a body shot that sends Shephard's belly button to the back.
Gouken throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shephard manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Gouken on his heels. He'll look to pass Gouken's guard now, I'm sure.
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!
Gouken is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shephard stays in close to Gouken's body and controls the position.
Shephard wants to control from the top but Gouken keeps moving.
Gouken tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shephard trying to control the position from guard on top but Gouken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gouken is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Shephard is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shephard cracks Gouken with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gouken throws the kick towards the body but Shephard avoids it.
Shephard lands with a cross.
Gouken takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shephard moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gouken gets caught napping as Shephard dives in and scores a takedown. Gouken manages to retain guard.
Shephard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shephard is pushing down on Gouken's leg trying to pass to half guard. Gouken is fighting to maintain full guard but Shephard has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shephard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Shephard content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Gouken is refusing to be controlled, as Shephard sits in half guard.
Shephard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gouken defending well though.
Gouken wants to get back to full guard but Shephard has passed into side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shephard lands an elbow.
Gouken tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gouken managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Shephard.
Shephard working the ground and pound from side control.
Shephard looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Gouken is avoiding damage well.
The ground and pound from Shephard seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Shephard tries to move to mount but Gouken blocks the move with his legs.
Shephard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gouken keeps working.
Shephard lands a nice forearm strike.
Shephard wants to control but Gouken is keeping him busy.
Gouken is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Shephard has just dragged him back down to the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gouken wants to control but Shephard postures up.
Shephard controlling the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gouken is working to avoid the ground and pound but Shephard connects with a decent elbow.
Shephard 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.
Shephard remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Shephard lands a nice forearm strike.
Shephard passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Gouken!
Shephard prevents Gouken from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
German Shephard dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Scott Gouken's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gouken clinches up with Shephard and pushes him back against the cage.
Shephard scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Shephard has Gouken pressed against the cage.
Shephard displaying some good clinch control by pressing Gouken up against the cage.
Shephard escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shephard scores with a three punch combo!
Gouken avoids a kick to the body.
Shephard scores with a jab to the head.
Shephard shoots in for a double leg but Gouken sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gouken! But no joy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gouken takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shephard.
Shephard throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gouken fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shephard lands with a hook. Gouken tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Shephard throws a leg kick but Gouken sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shephard avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A jab from Shephard finds it's way through Gouken's defenses.
A slow jab from Shephard misses its intended target.
Gouken thinks about the counter body kick.
Shephard closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gouken circles away.
Gouken moves out of range as Shephard strikes.
Gouken wants to clinch.
Shephard uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gouken has time to react.
Shephard connects with a solid leg kick.
Shephard tries a head kick but it misses.
Shephard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gouken can do to turn this around?
Shephard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gouken.
Shephard lands a head shot.
Shephard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Shephard keeps the fight on the outside.
A cross from Shephard lands.
Gouken feints and as Shephard raises his hands in defense, Gouken changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Gouken won't allow Shephard to sweep him here.
Gouken is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Shephard keeping moving, preventing Gouken from controlling successfully.
Gouken must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Shephard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Shephard is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shephard feints and then cracks Gouken's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gouken down.
Shephard lands with a good body shot.
Gouken showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shephard.
Gouken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Gouken misses.
Gouken lands a jab.
Shephard lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gouken misses the shot to the body.
Shephard misses with a hook. Gouken ducked under it nicely.
That kick from Shephard tenderised Gouken's leg. Gouken is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gouken on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shephard. Shephard obviously looking to wear him down.
Gouken is looking to score with low kicks.
Shephard throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shephard lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shephard shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gouken is looking to clinch.
Shephard lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gouken's sensitive parts.
Shephard connects with a leg kick. Gouken looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gouken fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gouken throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shephard sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shephard. That's going to slow Gouken down.
Gouken is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Shephard's half guard.
German Shephard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Well, if Gouken is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shephard is refusing to be controlled, as Gouken sits in half guard.
Gouken drops an elbow to the side of Shephard's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
German Shephard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Scott Gouken's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Gouken moves out of range of the leg kick from Shephard.
Gouken looking to score a takedown here. Shephard is defending well but Gouken drives through and ends up in Shephard's guard.
Shephard pulls Gouken in close to prevent any damage.
Gouken throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Shephard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Shephard 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.
Gouken slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gouken trying to control but Shephard is working from the bottom.
Shephard is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Shephard keeping moving, preventing Gouken from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gouken takes a body punch but keeps moving.
German Shephard is winning the standup battle so far.
Gouken decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Gouken is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shephard defends it well.
Gouken is just content to waste time from the top position. Shephard takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shephard manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Gouken manages to get himself to full guard.
Shephard prevents Gouken from getting back to his feet.
Shephard stays in close to Gouken's body and controls the position.
Gouken wants to stand up but Shephard is controlling him.
Gouken being controlled here, momentarily.
Shephard trying to control the position from guard on top but Gouken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gouken looking for a sweep. Not yet Gouken, not yet.
Scott Gouken has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shephard's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Shephard seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Gouken for as long as he can get away with.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Gouken is controlling Shephard's posture.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gouken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice takedown defense from Gouken. No joy for Shephard on that attempt.
Shephard scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gouken doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four 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.
Shephard looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Gouken wants to stand up but Shephard is controlling him.
Shephard chips away with some ground and pound.
Shephard lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Shephard lands a couple of digs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shephard throws a big elbow that misses.
Shephard controls from within his opponent's guard.
Shephard trying to control but Gouken is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
German Shephard showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shephard has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... German Shephard!
An out of breath German Shephard thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Fredrik Meduza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matt Freeman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Meduza comes to the cage accompanied by Buffalo Soldier. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fredrik Meduza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Matt Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meduza misses with a wild body shot.
Freeman shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Freeman throws a quick inside leg kick.
Freeman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Meduza misses with an uppercut.
Freeman slips under a jab from Meduza.
Freeman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman throws a nice inside leg kick.
Meduza scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Freeman checks a leg kick.
Freeman with the counter takedown but Meduza avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman leaves Meduza with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Freeman is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Freeman throws a hook to the side of Meduza's head but Meduza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Meduza lands a big head kick that sends Freeman tumbling to the mat! Meduza takes a step backwards and waves Freeman back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Freeman is rocked!
Freeman is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Meduza.
Freeman is still on wobbly legs! Can Meduza finish him?
Meduza slips a straight right by Freeman.
Freeman lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Meduza lands a nice shot that snaps Freeman's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meduza cracks the inside of Freeman's front leg.
Meduza throws a monster overhand right that drops Freeman! Meduza follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fredrik Meduza!
Fredrik Meduza decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jutta Urpilainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Urpilainen comes to the cage accompanied by A Boy Named Sue by Johnny Cash. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
17 - 8 - 3, fighting out of New York, Jutta Urpilainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Bob!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urpilainen moves in looking to clinch but Bob pushes him off.
Urpilainen tries to clinch up.
Urpilainen tries to close the distance and clinch but Bob swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Urpilainen fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bob avoids it really well and circles away.
Bob connects with a body shot that sends Urpilainen's belly button to the back.
Urpilainen moves forwards but Bob connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bob steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Urpilainen.
Urpilainen fails with the takedown
and Bob counters with a left to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urpilainen looks for a takedown but Bob sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jutta Urpilainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bob lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bob displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Urpilainen throws out the jab.
Bob with the counter takedown but Urpilainen avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Urpilainen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Bob to counter with a crisp jab.
Bob drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bob is working Urpilainen over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bob postures up and lands a big shot to Urpilainen's brow.
Urpilainen is trying to control the position but Bob postures up.
Urpilainen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bob is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Urpilainen keeping moving, preventing Bob from controlling successfully.
Bob passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Bob looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Urpilainen is avoiding damage well.
Urpilainen taking a bit of punishment here - Bob scoring with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bob goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Urpilainen rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bob's guard! Nice work there by Urpilainen!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bob looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bob looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Urpilainen throws a strike but Bob rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Urpilainen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bob has passed into half guard!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bob is looking to take a break and control but Urpilainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Bob passes to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob trying to control the position but Urpilainen is working away.
Bob postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Urpilainen is trying to improve his position.
Bob wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Urpilainen, who protects the arm well.
Bob lands a nice forearm strike.
Bob thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Urpilainen is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Disciples Top Team , so we'll see if he gets out of it.
You can see the frustration on Urpilainen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urpilainen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bob taking a break here but Urpilainen is having none of it and regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bob dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bob shoots in and bounces Urpilainen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Bob content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bob is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bob is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bob works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bob trying to pass the guard but Urpilainen defending well.
Billy Bob has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bob is keen to just control but Urpilainen is a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urpilainen wants to get back to full guard.
Bob wants to free his trapped foot but Urpilainen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Urpilainen is looking for a sweep. Bob is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bob missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bob wants to control but Urpilainen is keeping him busy.
Urpilainen regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bob.
Bob wants to pass the guard but Urpilainen is keeping the position.
Bob is still trying to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bob sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Urpilainen's guard.
Bob wants to control but Urpilainen is keeping him busy.
Bob is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Urpilainen sees it coming and defends easily.
Urpilainen is defending against the submission attempts here by Bob.
Bob is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Urpilainen regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bob accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Urpilainen 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 stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Urpilainen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bob as he jumps to the side.
Bob chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bob digs a good body shot into Urpilainen's ribs.
Urpilainen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Urpilainen closes the distance looking to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Urpilainen wants to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Urpilainen closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bob circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jutta Urpilainen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Urpilainen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bob connects with a body shot that sends Urpilainen's belly button to the back.
Jutta Urpilainen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urpilainen misses with a double jab.
Bob drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Urpilainen defends it well.
Bob drives through with a takedown into Urpilainen's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Bob trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Urpilainen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bob manages to get himself to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Urpilainen 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.
Bob had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Urpilainen defends it easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Urpilainen is fighting to break Bob's control of his arms but Bob is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Bob showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Bob avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Urpilainen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bob appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Urpilainen.
Urpilainen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bob with a jab.
Urpilainen misses with a series of wild punches.
Bob drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Urpilainen defends it well.
Bob scores with a sloppy right hand. Urpilainen should have avoided that one.
Good leg kick by Bob there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bob darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Urpilainen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bob with the counter takedown but Urpilainen avoids it easily.
Urpilainen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bob shoots in and bounces Urpilainen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urpilainen 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Urpilainen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bob stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Urpilainen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Urpilainen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bob advances position into side control!
Urpilainen struggling a bit here.
Billy Bob is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bob scores with punches from side control.
Bob working the head with strikes.
Bob lands some shots froms side control.
Bob trying to control the action but Urpilainen is working from the bottom.
Bob might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Urpilainen haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urpilainen trying to remain calm as Bob controls from the top position.
Bob cracks Urpilainen with a big elbow.
Bob is looking to take a break and control but Urpilainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jutta Urpilainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bob working away.
Urpilainen tries to buck Bob off but Bob is having none of it.
Bob working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Bob working the ground and pound from side control.
Bob is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Urpilainen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Urpilainen manages to get back to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Urpilainen tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Billy Bob comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bob 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Bob!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shelton Harrell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Erik Gustafsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harrell comes to the cage accompanied by Ellie Goulding - Burn. Gustafsson has chosen The Prodigy - Omen as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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160 lbs
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 20 - 3, fighting out of New York, Shelton Harrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 3, fighting out of Amsterdam, Erik Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrell cracks Gustafsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gustafsson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Harrell.
Harrell throws out a powerful jab.
Gustafsson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Harrell has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gustafsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gustafsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gustafsson throws a front kick aimed at Harrell's knee but Harrell avoids it well.
Harrell scores with a jab. Gustafsson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Harrell throws a series of punches but Gustafsson avoids them all with ease.
Gustafsson misses with a looping right.
Gustafsson is looking to chop away at Harrell's legs.
Harrell moves away from the strike by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gustafsson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Harrell checks it well.
Harrell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harrell. Gustafsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Harrell throws an overhand right that lands on Gustafsson's shoulder, as Gustafsson tries to avoid the shot.
Gustafsson throws a leg kick but Harrell moved away.
Gustafsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson avoids the head kick by Harrell.
Gustafsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gustafsson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Harrell if he has to take too many more of those.
Gustafsson lands with a shot to the body.
A lazy left from Gustafsson finds it's target.
Gustafsson staying out of range there.
Harrell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Gustafsson to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Shelton Harrell has been cut.
Gustafsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harrell throws out the jab.
Harrell scores with a jab to the body.
Harrell takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Harrell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Harrell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gustafsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Harrell.
Good exchange - Harrell coming out on top.
Harrell with a jab.
Harrell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson throws a body punch but Harrell moves out of range.
Harrell feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Harrell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Harrell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gustafsson misses with a kick to the body.
Harrell appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gustafsson throws a head kick that misses
and Harrell counters with a two punch combo.
Harrell lands a jab to the nose.
Harrell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harrell.
Gustafsson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Harrell. Harrell obviously looking to wear him down.
Gustafsson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Harrell looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Sloppy strikes from Gustafsson. Those never looked like landing.
Harrell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gustafsson throws out the jab.
A good leg kick by Harrell.
Gustafsson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Harrell.
Gustafsson misses with a looping right.
Erik Gustafsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Harrell.
The fight stays on the outside here - Harrell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gustafsson swings for the body but Harrell moves out of range.
Harrell dodges the punch combination from Gustafsson.
Harrell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Harrell throws a series of punches but Gustafsson moves out of range.
Gustafsson flicks out a counter leg kick but Harrell steps away.
Gustafsson lands a head shot.
Gustafsson connects with a jab.
Harrell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Harrell will feel that in the morning.
Gustafsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the liver by Harrell. Beautiful body shot.
Harrell instigates a clinch.
Gustafsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Harrell digs a right hand underneath Gustafsson's ribcage. Gustafsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Harrell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Harrell lands with a straight right. Gustafsson didn't see that one coming.
Gustafsson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gustafsson moves out of range as Harrell strikes.
Gustafsson scores with a jab.
Harrell scores with the left hand. Gustafsson knows he should have avoided that one.
Gustafsson walks into a straight right hand from Harrell.
Harrell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gustafsson, pushing him back against the cage.
Harrell breaks from the clinch.
Harrell looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Harrell tests Gustafsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gustafsson misses with a body punch
and Harrell counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harrell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harrell wants to clinch up but Gustafsson keeps it at a distance.
Harrell throws a series of strikes that have Gustafsson backpedaling.
Harrell blocks a low kick nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shelton Harrell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shelton Harrell's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Harrell, right into the meat.
Harrell cracks Gustafsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gustafsson throws a head kick but Harrell moves out of range.
Harrell blocks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Harrell misses the target.
Harrell throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gustafsson.
A combination from Gustafsson does no damage.
Harrell feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Gustafsson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Harrell throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That kick from Harrell tenderised Gustafsson's leg. Gustafsson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Harrell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson punishes Harrell's body with a nice straight punch.
Harrell throws a nice inside leg kick.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Harrell here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harrell misses with a body shot.
Harrell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Gustafsson's head.
Gustafsson avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson scores with a nice strike.
Harrell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gustafsson.
Gustafsson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Shelton Harrell is winning the standup battle so far.
Harrell blocks a leg kick.
Harrell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Gustafsson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Harrell does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Gustafsson connects with a right hand. Harrell shakes it off.
Harrell ducks under a wild hook from Gustafsson.
Harrell wants to slow Gustafsson down by chopping away at his legs.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gustafsson! But no joy.
Gustafsson throws a head kick that misses.
Gustafsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Harrell counters with a good low kick that Gustafsson was not able to check.
Harrell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Harrell misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson misses with a body kick.
Gustafsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gustafsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gustafsson misses with an uppercut.
Harrell swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Harrell cracks Gustafsson with an open hand slap.
Harrell ducks under a wild hook from Gustafsson.
Harrell throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Gustafsson's head.
Gustafsson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Harrell stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gustafsson throws a leg kick
and Harrell counters with a straight right hand.
Gustafsson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Harrell throws a shot from downtown. Gustafsson moves away and avoids it.
A clash of legs there as Harrell blocks the low kick.
Gustafsson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A jab from Harrell finds it's way through Gustafsson's defenses.
Gustafsson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Gustafsson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Harrell to counter with a crisp jab.
Harrell listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Gustafsson misses
and Harrell counters with a big head kick but Gustafsson shrugs it off.
Harrell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gustafsson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Harrell cracks the inside of Gustafsson's front leg.
Gustafsson misses with a head kick.
Harrell throws a quick counter head kick but Gustafsson was just out of range.
Gustafsson takes a swing at Harrell's ribcage but misses.
Harrell lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Harrell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gustafsson's head backwards.
Gustafsson lands a head kick. Harrell smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gustafsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gustafsson is rocked!
Harrell connects with the punch.
Gustafsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Harrell finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harrell is stalking Gustafsson. Gustafsson circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Harrell, and it's lights out! Gustafsson really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Shelton Harrell!
A relieved looking Shelton Harrell thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Marcel Clasie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Clasie has chosen Sensation White Anthem as his entrance music. Jim Brown could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marcel Clasie's chin.
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30
267 lbs
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240 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jim Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 19 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marcel Clasie!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown avoids the head kick by Clasie.
Clasie throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown lands a head kick. Clasie smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
It looks like Marcel Clasie has been cut.
Brown slips a straight right by Clasie.
Brown throws a wild body kick that Clasie sees coming a mile off.
Clasie looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Clasie looks for the body kick but Brown saw that one coming.
Brown cracks the inside of Clasie's front leg.
Clasie avoids the head kick by Brown.
Brown throws a head kick that misses.
Clasie smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brown throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brown misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Clasie connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Clasie punishes Brown's body with a nice straight punch.
A bone on bone clash there as Clasie blocks the leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Clasie's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Clasie tries to keep at a distance but Brown has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Clasie looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Clasie working hard to break the clinch.
Brown misses with an elbow over the top.
Brown tries to land knees in the clinch but Clasie avoids the damage to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Brown just misses with a elbow thrown towards Clasie's brow.
Brown throws an elbow but it misses.
A frustrated look appears on Clasie's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Clasie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Clasie wants to break free but Brown has control.
Brown keeps control of Clasie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Clasie wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Brown has Clasie pressed against the cage, preventing Clasie from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Clasie is looking to break free of the clinch but Brown has double underhooks.
Clasie takes an elbow to the forehead.
Clasie is trying to break free.
Clasie is trying to break free.
Clasie escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Brown checks a low kick from Clasie.
Brown wants to clinch up but Clasie keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown moves in looking to clinch but Clasie pushes him off.
Clasie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Brown throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Clasie.
A slow jab from Clasie misses its intended target.
Brown tries to clinch but Clasie is having none of it.
Clasie misses with an uppercut.
Clasie scores with a leg kick.
Clasie throws a sloppy head kick and Brown moves out of range easily.
Brown stuns Clasie with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brown connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Clasie drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Brown follows Clasie to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Brown!
After winning the bout, Jim Brown thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carter Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Professor Subzero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson is coming into this fight with a significant injury, which will no doubt have an effect on his cardio. Professor Subzero will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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276 lbs
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267 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carter Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Professor Subzero!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Subzero scores with a head kick. Johnson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Carter Johnson has been cut.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Subzero misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Subzero lands a big head kick that sends Johnson tumbling to the mat! Subzero takes a step backwards and waves Johnson back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Johnson is rocked!
Subzero scores with a kick to the body.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Subzero looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Subzero backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Johnson's temple! It sends Johnson violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Subzero celebrates and the doctors try to help Johnson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Professor Subzero!
Professor Subzero thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Igor Yakovchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Severi Turpaansaaja (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Yakovchenko comes into the arena with Kenny Loggins - Danger Zone blaring out of the sound system. Turpaansaaja is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rage Against The Machine - Bulls On Parade. Igor Yakovchenko had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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160 lbs
22 - 11 - 0 |
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160 lbs
33 - 15 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Igor Yakovchenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Severi Turpaansaaja!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yakovchenko throws out a loose jab but Turpaansaaja uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Turpaansaaja.
Yakovchenko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yakovchenko.
Turpaansaaja moves out of range of the body kick from Yakovchenko.
Turpaansaaja connects with a leg kick. Yakovchenko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Yakovchenko tries to land a front kick but Turpaansaaja steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Turpaansaaja instigates a clinch.
Turpaansaaja stalling in the clinch but Yakovchenko improves position.
Turpaansaaja throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yakovchenkos head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turpaansaaja drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Yakovchenko is trying to break the clinch but Turpaansaaja is controlling him.
Yakovchenko wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Turpaansaaja has him pressed against the cage.
Yakovchenko pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yakovchenko has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Turpaansaaja has managed to get both his arms back between Yakovchenko's legs - danger averted.
Yakovchenko is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Turpaansaaja defends well.
Turpaansaaja is stalling in the full guard.
Turpaansaaja won't allow Yakovchenko to sweep him here.
Turpaansaaja stays in close to Yakovchenko's body and controls the position.
That's two 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.
Turpaansaaja trying to control but Yakovchenko is working from the bottom.
Yakovchenko looking for a guillotine here but Turpaansaaja defends easily.
Turpaansaaja sitting in guard here, content to control.
Yakovchenko keeping moving, preventing Turpaansaaja from controlling successfully.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Turpaansaaja throws a shot from downtown. Yakovchenko moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Yakovchenko scores with a sloppy right hand. Turpaansaaja should have avoided that one.
Turpaansaaja takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Yakovchenko looks to land a left hand but Turpaansaaja moved out of range nicely.
Turpaansaaja moves in looking to clinch but Yakovchenko pushes him off.
Turpaansaaja misses with a head kick.
Turpaansaaja looks to score with a jab to the body but Yakovchenko is just out of range.
Yakovchenko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yakovchenko tries to keep at a distance but Turpaansaaja has taken the fight into the clinch.
Yakovchenko scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Severi Turpaansaaja has been cut.
Turpaansaaja doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Turpaansaaja wants a takedown.
Turpaansaaja lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yakovchenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turpaansaaja has Yakovchenko pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yakovchenko manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Igor Yakovchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Severi Turpaansaaja.
Yakovchenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Yakovchenko wants a takedown.
Turpaansaaja takes a shot to the head.
Turpaansaaja blocks a body shot from Yakovchenko.
Turpaansaaja has a couple of punches blocked by Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Turpaansaaja breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Yakovchenko. That snapped Turpaansaaja's head back.
Turpaansaaja on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Yakovchenko throws a head kick that misses.
Turpaansaaja shoots in and drives through. Yakovchenko sprawls well.
Yakovchenko clobbers Turpaansaaja with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Yakovchenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Severi Turpaansaaja's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Turpaansaaja tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yakovchenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Turpaansaaja waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko looks to land a right hand but Turpaansaaja moved out of range.
Yakovchenko looks to land a left hand but Turpaansaaja moved out of range nicely.
Turpaansaaja throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yakovchenko connects with a solid leg kick.
Yakovchenko seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Yakovchenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turpaansaaja looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Turpaansaaja lands a nice looking body kick.
Yakovchenko misses with a left hand
and Turpaansaaja counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakovchenko scores with a jab to the body.
Turpaansaaja tries to close the distance and clinch but Yakovchenko swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yakovchenko scores with a nice right hand.
Yakovchenko scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakovchenko thuds a left hand into Turpaansaaja's body.
Yakovchenko misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Turpaansaaja to counter with a crisp jab.
Turpaansaaja misses with a wild body shot.
Turpaansaaja throws a low kick but Yakovchenko avoids it.
Igor Yakovchenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Yakovchenko is looking to score with low kicks.
A jab from Yakovchenko misses.
Turpaansaaja connects with an inside leg kick.
Turpaansaaja swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Yakovchenko to counter with a crisp jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yakovchenko darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yakovchenko throws a body punch but Turpaansaaja moves out of range.
Turpaansaaja is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Yakovchenko lands a head kick!
Yakovchenko misses with an uppercut
and Turpaansaaja counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yakovchenko is not content to let Turpaansaaja control the position.
Yakovchenko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Yakovchenko is refusing to be controlled, as Turpaansaaja sits in half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Turpaansaaja lands a nice short elbow.
Turpaansaaja has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Turpaansaaja wants to control the pace but Yakovchenko is squirming around nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yakovchenko wants to control but Turpaansaaja is having none of it.
Turpaansaaja looking to finish Yakovchenko with some ground and pound. This is bad for Yakovchenko!
Turpaansaaja trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yakovchenko tries to hold on but Turpaansaaja postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja with the ground and pound from mount.
Yakovchenko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Turpaansaaja with a couple of short strikes.
Turpaansaaja in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Turpaansaaja controlling from mount.
Turpaansaaja lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Turpaansaaja sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Severi Turpaansaaja has got the better of the ground game so far.
Turpaansaaja prevents Yakovchenko from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Severi Turpaansaaja showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Severi Turpaansaaja's cut.
That's time! Yakovchenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Yakovchenko misses with a low kick.
Turpaansaaja takes the fight into the clinch.
Yakovchenko working aggressively here.
Yakovchenko working aggressively here.
Turpaansaaja jumps guard but Yakovchenko turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Yakovchenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Turpaansaaja backwards.
Yakovchenko prevents a body shot from Turpaansaaja.
Yakovchenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Yakovchenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Turpaansaaja controls his hands.
Yakovchenko tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turpaansaaja has a couple of punches blocked by Yakovchenko.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Yakovchenko fails to land.
Yakovchenko misses with a punch on the inside.
Yakovchenko lands with a short shot to the head.
Yakovchenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
Turpaansaaja lands a left hand.
Yakovchenko blocks a body shot from Turpaansaaja.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakovchenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Turpaansaaja controls his hands.
Turpaansaaja misses with a body punch.
Yakovchenko has a couple of punches blocked by Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turpaansaaja is looking for a takedown.
Turpaansaaja can't get the takedown.
Igor Yakovchenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Severi Turpaansaaja.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turpaansaaja.
Turpaansaaja drags the fight down to the ground.
Turpaansaaja looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Turpaansaaja keeping moving, preventing Yakovchenko from controlling successfully.
Yakovchenko wants to pass the guard but Turpaansaaja is keeping the position.
Yakovchenko is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Yakovchenko stops Turpaansaaja from standing up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Yakovchenko passes into half guard.
Yakovchenko missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Yakovchenko is trying to control. Turpaansaaja wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Turpaansaaja keeping control of the position.
Yakovchenko keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Turpaansaaja tries to roll over but Yakovchenko keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja is trying to stand back up but Yakovchenko is controlling him
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Yakovchenko connects with a solid leg kick.
Turpaansaaja misses with a takedown attempt - Yakovchenko sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Yakovchenko attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Turpaansaaja tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yakovchenko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yakovchenko shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Yakovchenko connects with a body shot that sends Turpaansaaja's belly button to the back.
Yakovchenko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Turpaansaaja looks to throw a body kick
and Yakovchenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Turpaansaaja pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yakovchenko pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Danga de danga de dang - Yakovchenko scores with a four punch combination!
Yakovchenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yakovchenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Turpaansaaja tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Yakovchenko paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yakovchenko scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Yakovchenko lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yakovchenko misses with a wild body shot.
A head kick from Turpaansaaja lands but Yakovchenko takes it in his stride.
Yakovchenko throws a head kick that misses.
Yakovchenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turpaansaaja was well out of range. Poor timing from Yakovchenko.
Turpaansaaja slips under a jab.
Yakovchenko misses the body punch
and Turpaansaaja holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Yakovchenko clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Severi Turpaansaaja'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.
Turpaansaaja stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yakovchenko.
Turpaansaaja tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yakovchenko defends well and Turpaansaaja ends up having to push Yakovchenko into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yakovchenko feinted with a counter takedown.
Yakovchenko throws a hook but Turpaansaaja blocks it.
Turpaansaaja keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yakovchenko bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Turpaansaaja's head.
Yakovchenko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Turpaansaaja uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Turpaansaaja takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turpaansaaja swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turpaansaaja uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko swats away the attempt to clinch by Turpaansaaja.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja shoots in looking for a takedown but Yakovchenko manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Turpaansaaja's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Turpaansaaja throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yakovchenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Turpaansaaja stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yakovchenko throws a lazy right hand but Turpaansaaja sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Turpaansaaja is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Yakovchenko with a body shot.
Yakovchenko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Turpaansaaja closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Turpaansaaja lands in his opponent's guard.
Turpaansaaja is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Turpaansaaja looking to sit in guard and control but Yakovchenko gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Yakovchenko trying to control but Turpaansaaja is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja wants to sweep here but Yakovchenko controlling him for the moment.
Turpaansaaja is still trying to improve position.
Turpaansaaja is trying to keep Yakovchenko in close.
Yakovchenko wants to control from the top but Turpaansaaja keeps moving.
Yakovchenko tries to free his leg and advance position but Turpaansaaja is retaining full guard.
Turpaansaaja controls Yakovchenko momentarily but Yakovchenko frees himself.
Turpaansaaja wants to stand and escape but Yakovchenko is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Turpaansaaja is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turpaansaaja not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Yakovchenko drops back looking for a leg! Turpaansaaja is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Turpaansaaja manages to kick Yakovchenko off! Yakovchenko jumps back into Turpaansaaja's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Yakovchenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Turpaansaaja can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed right hand from Yakovchenko misses the target.
Yakovchenko tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A good leg kick by Yakovchenko.
Turpaansaaja fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Yakovchenko to the ground. Turpaansaaja is now in Yakovchenko's guard.
Turpaansaaja avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Turpaansaaja not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Yakovchenko working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Turpaansaaja doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Turpaansaaja manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Yakovchenko can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Turpaansaaja controls the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Igor Yakovchenko had his way with Severi Turpaansaaja in that round.
The cut man is working on Severi Turpaansaaja's cut.
That's time! Yakovchenko's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A looping hook to the body misses from Yakovchenko. Turpaansaaja does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yakovchenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turpaansaaja misses with a low kick.
Yakovchenko connects with a single shot there.
Igor Yakovchenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turpaansaaja avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A slapping leg kick lands for Yakovchenko.
Turpaansaaja fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yakovchenko looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yakovchenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Turpaansaaja.
Yakovchenko backing away here, and Turpaansaaja unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yakovchenko tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yakovchenko punishes Turpaansaaja's body with a nice straight punch.
Yakovchenko throws a front kick that sends Turpaansaaja stumbling back into the cage.
Turpaansaaja works Yakovchenko's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yakovchenko swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Turpaansaaja is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Turpaansaaja fails with a takedown attempt.
Turpaansaaja throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yakovchenko.
Igor Yakovchenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yakovchenko misses with a head kick.
Yakovchenko on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yakovchenko thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Turpaansaaja if he has to take too many more of those.
Yakovchenko is looking to slow Turpaansaaja down with leg kicks.
Turpaansaaja throws a head kick but Yakovchenko moves out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Turpaansaaja. That snapped Yakovchenko's head back.
Yakovchenko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Turpaansaaja's calf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakovchenko looks to throw the jab but Turpaansaaja is out of range.
Turpaansaaja now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yakovchenko lands a nice looking body kick.
Yakovchenko misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Turpaansaaja counter with a right hand.
Yakovchenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Turpaansaaja looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yakovchenko lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Yakovchenko throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Turpaansaaja looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Yakovchenko throws a head kick but Turpaansaaja moves out of range.
Turpaansaaja keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko throws a sloppy head kick and Turpaansaaja moves out of range easily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yakovchenko.
Severi Turpaansaaja has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja shoots in looking for a takedown. Yakovchenko tries to sprawl out of it but Turpaansaaja keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yakovchenko manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Turpaansaaja fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yakovchenko manages to avoid it.
Yakovchenko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Turpaansaaja's head backwards.
Yakovchenko delivers a nice body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Yakovchenko.
Yakovchenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yakovchenko clobbers Turpaansaaja with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Turpaansaaja lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turpaansaaja lands a nice looking body shot.
Yakovchenko loads up on a big right hand but Turpaansaaja slips the punch.
Yakovchenko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Igor Yakovchenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Turpaansaaja lands with a nice body punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Yakovchenko. That snapped Turpaansaaja's head back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turpaansaaja throws a right hand that misses
and Yakovchenko counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yakovchenko slips a jab and a cross from Turpaansaaja.
Yakovchenko's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Yakovchenko duly obliges.
A nice leg kick lands there from Yakovchenko.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Yakovchenko - that will leave a mark!
Yakovchenko takes a swing at Turpaansaaja's ribcage but misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Yakovchenko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yakovchenko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 49:46
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 49:46
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Igor Yakovchenko!
An out of breath Igor Yakovchenko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Severi Turpaansaaja stepped up to the mic, saying 'Igor Yakovchenko, you're one hell of a fighter and I thank you for pushing this old war dog to his limits! I'm not sure how much more I have left in the tank but you better be damn sure I'm going to find out. Don't write me off just yet!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sellus Gravius (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lester Cockenschtuff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gravius comes to the cage accompanied by Morrowind. The crowd seem to be enjoying Cockenschtuff's choice of entrance music: Wynona's Big Brown Beaver by Primus. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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269 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sellus Gravius!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lester Cockenschtuff!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Dean Styles and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A leg kick checked by Cockenschtuff.
And Cockenschtuff responds with a good body kick, but Gravius manages to step out the way in time.
Gravius misses with a jab to the body
and Cockenschtuff counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gravius thinking.
Gravius shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd cheers as Cockenschtuff lands an impressive looking overhand right. Gravius doesn't seem phased though.
Cockenschtuff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cockenschtuff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gravius.
Gravius moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCockenschtuff.
Gravius jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cockenschtuff misses with a wild body shot.
Gravius half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gravius connects with a right hand. Cockenschtuff shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravius lands a really nice looking cross but Cockenschtuff seems unphased.
Cockenschtuff fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gravius quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gravius drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
That kick from Gravius tenderised Cockenschtuff's leg. Cockenschtuff is trying to keep his angry face on.
Sellus Gravius seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravius looks to throw the jab but Cockenschtuff is out of range.
Gravius misses with a hook. Cockenschtuff ducked under it nicely.
Cockenschtuff lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gravius throws a head kick that misses.
Gravius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gravius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cockenschtuff unleashes a big counter combination but Gravius bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cockenschtuff blocks a jab.
Gravius throws a shot to the body.
Cockenschtuff throws a front kick that sends Gravius stumbling back into the cage.
Gravius is breathing heavily.
Gravius throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Gravius tries to score with a low kick but Cockenschtuff moves his leg out of the way.
A jab from Cockenschtuff misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravius blocks a head kick by Cockenschtuff.
Gravius was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cockenschtuff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gravius moves away.
Gravius uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff throws a head kick that misses.
Cockenschtuff misses with a body shot.
Cockenschtuff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gravius paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gravius connects with the punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gravius misses with a body kick.
Cockenschtuff looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cockenschtuff scores with a jab to the jaw.
Cockenschtuff is looking to land body kicks.
Gravius moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Cockenschtuff looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravius lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cockenschtuff checks the leg kick.
Cockenschtuff tried to score with a low kick but Gravius checks it.
Cockenschtuff dips to his left and cracks Gravius with an uppercut!
Cockenschtuff thows a leg kick but Gravius checks it
and Gravius counters with a two punch combo.
Gravius works the jab nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cockenschtuff works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cockenschtuff misses with some punches.
Gravius blocks an elbow strike from Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff tries a body shot but Gravius blocks it.
Cockenschtuff landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cockenschtuff as Gravius tries to tie him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gravius misses with some punches.
Gravius with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Cockenschtuff tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cockenschtuff blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A body shot lands from Cockenschtuff.
Gravius blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gravius tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cockenschtuff avoids it.
Gravius trying to control the position but instead, Cockenschtuff has worked for underhooks and has pushed Gravius into the cage.
Cockenschtuff trying to land knees to the body.
Cockenschtuff misses with a punch to the body.
Cockenschtuff lands with a right to the head.
Gravius tries to work over Cockenschtuff's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gravius tries to land knees in the clinch but Cockenschtuff avoids the damage to the body.
Gravius misses with a body punch.
Gravius tries to throw a body punch but Cockenschtuff avoids it by throwing Gravius back against the cage.
Gravius with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gravius landing knees to the head.
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 Sellus Gravius will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gravius tried to score with a low kick but Cockenschtuff checks it.
Cockenschtuff only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Cockenschtuff goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Cockenschtuff scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gravius takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gravius delivers a nice body kick.
Gravius takes a swing at Cockenschtuff's ribcage but misses.
Gravius lands a jab to the head.
Gravius avoids the body shot from Cockenschtuff.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cockenschtuff throws a head kick that misses.
Gravius throws a head kick that half lands.
Gravius throws a leg kick but Cockenschtuff checks it.
Cockenschtuff turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cockenschtuff misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gravius throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Cockenschtuff was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jab from Gravius.
Cockenschtuff tries to clinch up.
Gravius chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Cockenschtuff can pounce on him.
Cockenschtuff tries to close the distance and clinch but Gravius swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gravius appears to be looking for a big counter.
Gravius throws a sloppy head kick and Cockenschtuff moves out of range easily.
Cockenschtuff throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gravius tries a head kick but it misses.
Gravius scoring well with a low kick there.
Gravius connects with a body shot that sends Cockenschtuff's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravius lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cockenschtuff takes a step back to recover.
Gravius misses with a double jab
and Cockenschtuff counters with a leg kick.
Cockenschtuff tries to clinch but Gravius moves out of range.
A big left from Cockenschtuff misses.
Cockenschtuff checks a low kick from Gravius.
Cockenschtuff swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cockenschtuff throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gravius counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gravius cracks Cockenschtuff with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sellus Gravius is winning the standup battle so far.
Cockenschtuff lands a right hook to the body.
Cockenschtuff tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gravius throws a quick counter kick to the body but Cockenschtuff avoids it.
Cockenschtuff takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cockenschtuff lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cockenschtuff feints and then cracks Gravius's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gravius down.
Gravius throws a wild body kick that Cockenschtuff sees coming a mile off.
Gravius misses the shot to the body.
Cockenschtuff darts in and clinches Gravius up against the cage.
Gravius is trying to stall.
Cockenschtuff doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gravius trying to land knees to the body.
Gravius has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cockenschtuff lands with a left to the head.
Cockenschtuff lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cockenschtuff lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cockenschtuff throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff misses with a punch to the body.
Cockenschtuff lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cockenschtuff lands an uppercut.
Cockenschtuff scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short left from Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gravius's defenses.
Cockenschtuff creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Gravius's defenses.
Cockenschtuff lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cockenschtuff lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cockenschtuff slows down the pace here.
Cockenschtuff utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cockenschtuff scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cockenschtuff obliges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Cockenschtuff showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Cockenschtuff lands a big head kick that sends Gravius tumbling to the mat! Cockenschtuff takes a step backwards and waves Gravius back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Gravius slips under a jab from Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff drops Gravius with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Gravius looks back up at him and smiles so Cockenschtuff waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Gravius is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cockenschtuff takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gravius lands with a good body shot.
Gravius is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gravius connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Gravius tests Cockenschtuff's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gravius lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cockenschtuff throws a hook to the side of Gravius's head but Gravius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gravius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cockenschtuff manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cockenschtuff lands a jab to the nose.
Gravius avoids the head kick by Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gravius moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cockenschtuff scores with a shot to the body.
Cockenschtuff misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from Gravius misses its target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gravius.
Cockenschtuff tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gravius counters with a left to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cockenschtuff.
Gravius throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cockenschtuff cracks Gravius with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gravius throws a body punch but Cockenschtuff moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gravius throws the kick towards the body but Cockenschtuff avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gravius.
Gravius misses with a hook
enabling Cockenschtuff to counter with a crisp jab.
A right-left combo lands from Cockenschtuff.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cockenschtuff lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gravius getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cockenschtuff lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gravius's sensitive parts.
Cockenschtuff uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gravius.
Cockenschtuff scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cockenschtuff tries to close the distance and clinch but Gravius swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cockenschtuff misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cockenschtuff goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gravius fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cockenschtuff just manages to avoid it.
Cockenschtuff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gravius connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cockenschtuff moves out of range of the body kick.
Cockenschtuff throws a sloppy head kick and Gravius moves out of range easily.
Gravius misses with an uppercut
and Cockenschtuff counters with a right hand to the body.
Cockenschtuff cracks Gravius with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gravius throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gravius throws a wild body kick that Cockenschtuff sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Cockenschtuff on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Cockenschtuff slips a jab from Gravius.
Gravius misses with a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Cockenschtuff on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gravius rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cockenschtuff makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gravius misses with a shot to the body
and Cockenschtuff counters with a nice leg kick.
It looks like Gravius has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Cockenschtuff misses the shot to the body.
Cockenschtuff lands a jab to the nose.
Gravius jabs Cockenschtuff to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cockenschtuff misses the shot to the body.
Gravius lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cockenschtuff at a distance.
Gravius lands a head kick!
Gravius is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff throws a combination. Gravius tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cockenschtuff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gravius swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lester Cockenschtuff really dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gravius throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Gravius.
Gravius swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cockenschtuff scores with a sloppy right hand. Gravius should have avoided that one.
Gravius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cockenschtuff was well out of range. Poor timing from Gravius.
Gravius defending well as Cockenschtuff loads up on a big left hand.
Gravius appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gravius throws a head kick but Cockenschtuff moves out of range.
Cockenschtuff misses with a lunging right hand
and Gravius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Cockenschtuff.
Gravius stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravius checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cockenschtuff blocks a head kick by Gravius.
Gravius throws a body kick that misses.
Cockenschtuff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gravius.
Gravius throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cockenschtuff throws a head kick but Gravius moves out of range.
Gravius fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Cockenschtuff fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gravius checks it well.
Cockenschtuff avoids the head kick by Gravius.
Cockenschtuff flicks out a counter leg kick but Gravius steps away.
Cockenschtuff misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Gravius.
Cockenschtuff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cockenschtuff thumps Gravius with a low kick.
Cockenschtuff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gravius paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gravius swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Cockenschtuff. Gravius shrugs it off though.
Cockenschtuff misses with an uppercut
and Gravius counters with a straight right hand.
Cockenschtuff misses with a wild body shot.
Gravius appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Cockenschtuff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gravius moves away.
Cockenschtuff connects with a solid leg kick.
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!
Gravius lands with a right hand.
Cockenschtuff takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gravius.
Cockenschtuff is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Gravius throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gravius. That's going to slow Cockenschtuff down.
Gravius looks to land a body kick but Cockenschtuff moved away.
Cockenschtuff blocks a head kick by Gravius.
Gravius rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cockenschtuff moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cockenschtuff looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cockenschtuff dips to his left and cracks Gravius with an uppercut!
A solid leg kick lands there for Cockenschtuff.
Cockenschtuff misses with an uppercut.
Cockenschtuff moves out of range of the leg kick from Gravius.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cockenschtuff looks to land a left hand but Gravius moved out of range nicely.
Cockenschtuff throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Cockenschtuff takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gravius throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cockenschtuff looks to throw the jab but Gravius is out of range.
Gravius throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Cockenschtuff to counter with a crisp jab.
Cockenschtuff steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Gravius. That one must have hurt.
Cockenschtuff jabs at Gravius's body.
Cockenschtuff has closed the distance and engaged Gravius in a clinch.
Cockenschtuff blocks a body shot from Gravius.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Sellus Gravius will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Gravius misses with a body kick.
Cockenschtuff takes one to the side of the head.
Gravius throws a body punch but Cockenschtuff moves out of range.
Gravius is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Gravius throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cockenschtuff is looking to land body kicks.
Gravius throws a half hearted mid kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cockenschtuff. Gravius does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gravius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gravius swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gravius lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Gravius walks into a stiff left hand from Cockenschtuff.
A head kick from Gravius lands but Cockenschtuff takes it in his stride.
It looks like Lester Cockenschtuff has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gravius stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cockenschtuff.
Gravius takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cockenschtuff throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cockenschtuff has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gravius.
Gravius ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Gravius swings for the body but Cockenschtuff moves out of range.
Gravius misses with a wild combination.
Cockenschtuff throws a leg kick but Gravius sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gravius throws a head kick that misses.
Cockenschtuff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gravius.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cockenschtuff cracks the inside of Gravius's front leg.
Gravius takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cockenschtuff misses with a few strikes there.
Gravius misses with a wild combination.
Gravius swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Cockenschtuff does no damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cockenschtuff fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gravius has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Some bone on bone action there as Gravius checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
It looked like Gravius wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gravius fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Cockenschtuff is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gravius feints and then cracks Cockenschtuff's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cockenschtuff down.
Gravius cracks the inside of Cockenschtuff's front leg.
Cockenschtuff misses with a wild combination.
A head kick misses from Gravius.
Cockenschtuff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Cockenschtuff gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Cockenschtuff lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gravius.
Cockenschtuff is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Gravius cracks the inside of Cockenschtuff's front leg.
Gravius moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cockenschtuff misses the shot to the body.
Cockenschtuff with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cockenschtuff chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gravius misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gravius pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cockenschtuff let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gravius misses with an uppercut.
Gravius misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gravius takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cockenschtuff tries to clinch but Gravius moves out of range.
Gravius lands a big right hand that sends Cockenschtuff crashing to the mat! Gravius stays standing though and waves Cockenschtuff back to his feet!
Gravius slips a jab from Cockenschtuff.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sellus Gravius showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gravius has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 48:47
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 48:47
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sellus Gravius!
Sellus Gravius retains his super heavyweight title!
An out of breath and clearly excited Sellus Gravius thanked LOPS 160q $149 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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