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CCF Midweek Mayhem 163 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clay Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vincent Masuka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). He arrived on a last minute flight shortly after looking tired and unhappy. Officials decided the fight should still take place, much to the delight of the fans in attendance.
Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clay Thomas and Vincent Masuka. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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
14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clay Thomas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vincent Masuka!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masuka avoids the head kick by Thomas.
Masuka lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thomas circles away quickly and effectively.
Thomas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Abobomination Training $700 13 LEGIT elite coaches in the buildup to the fight.
Thomas throws an off balance right hand
and Masuka counters with a three punch combo that has Thomas backing up. Thomas nods at Masuka to acknowledge the strikes.
Thomas looks for the body kick but Masuka saw that one coming.
Thomas lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thomas showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Masuka.
Thomas looks to land a combination. Masuka sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Vincent Masuka has been cut.
Thomas scores with a jab to the jaw.
Thomas displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Thomas looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Masuka tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thomas, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas lands a big head kick that sends Masuka to the canvas! Thomas follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Clay Thomas!
A relieved looking Clay Thomas 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Fitch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fitch kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is HEALTH - TEARS. Mike Hunt has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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205 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Fitch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Hunt!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt dives in for a single leg takedown but Fitch sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hunt.
Hunt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Adam Fitch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hunt.
Fitch misses with a takedown
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Hunt or perhaps it was just good defense by Fitch, which made it look bad.
Fitch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hunt as he jumps to the side.
Hunt fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Fitch sprawls well initially but Hunt persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Fitch gets back to full guard.
Hunt 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.
Hunt drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fitch manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hunt has Fitch in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt wants to sweep but no luck.
Hunt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fitch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hunt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hunt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fitch defends well.
Hunt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fitch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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.
Hunt working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fitch.
Hunt looking for a guillotine here but Fitch defends easily.
Hunt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fitch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fitch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hunt looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Fitch trying to control but Hunt is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Hunt is looking for a triangle but Fitch pushes his legs off easily.
Hunt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fitch missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fitch 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Danga de danga de dang - Fitch scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Mike Hunt has been cut.
Fitch lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hunt fails to land the takedown.
Fitch seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Fitch throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mike Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fitch.
Fitch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hunt shoots in looking for a takedown but Fitch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hunt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hunt shoots in looking for a takedown but Fitch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hunt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hunt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fitch tries to avoid it but Hunt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fitch to the ground. Fitch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hunt looks winded!
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Fitch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Hunt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hunt fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Fitch to the ground. Hunt is now in Fitch's guard.
Fitch has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hunt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Fitch throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Fitch has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hunt can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hunt thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Fitch looking for a guillotine here but Hunt defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitch is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hunt defends well.
Hunt drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Fitch manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Hunt has Fitch in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt working for a triangle but Fitch defends it easily.
Hunt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fitch 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hunt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fitch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fitch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fitch decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hunt, up you get!
Hunt misses with a takedown attempt - Fitch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hunt shoots in looking for a takedown but Fitch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hunt's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hunt shoots in for a takedown but Fitch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Adam Fitch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hunt.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
Hunt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fitch.
Hunt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hunt doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fitch moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt is working for takedown but Fitch is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hunt is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fitch gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fitch looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hunt tries to score a body lock takedown but Fitch shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fitch manages to break the clinch.
Fitch tries to clinch but Hunt is having none of it.
Fitch clinches up with Hunt and pushes him back against the cage.
Hunt tries to pull guard but Fitch forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fitch stalls.
Hunt is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fitch drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hunt gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt has Fitch pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hunt pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Fitch tumbling to the mat - Hunt dives into Fitch's guard.
Fitch trying to control the position.
Hunt drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hunt jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hunt must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hunt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fitch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hunt has managed to get both his arms back between Fitch's legs - danger averted.
Hunt preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fitch is on top in guard.
Hunt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Fitch dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mike Hunt's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fitch rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hunt moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Fitch scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hunt shoots in looking for a takedown. Fitch tries to sprawl out of it but Hunt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fitch manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Adam Fitch is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hunt.
Nice sprawl there from Fitch as Hunt shoots in.
Adam Fitch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hunt.
Hunt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Fitch's waist but Fitch gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Hunt off to one side.
Fitch looks to land a combination but Hunt avoids it well.
Nice takedown defense from Hunt. No joy for Fitch on that attempt.
Fitch tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hunt sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fitch somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunt shoots in looking for a takedown. Fitch tries to sprawl out of it but Hunt keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fitch manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A little feinted left hand from Fitch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hunt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch has managed to clinch.
Hunt jumps guard but Fitch turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fitch prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hunt tries for a takedown but Fitch manages to get underhooks.
Fitch goes for a takedown attempt but Hunt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hunt takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fitch misses with a double jab.
Hunt lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hunt with a poor takedown
and Fitch counters with a combination of strikes to the head and body that crumple Hunt!
Hunt is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitch seems to be looking for submissions.
Hunt is still in real trouble! Can Fitch finish him?
Hunt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Fitch pulls his head out easily.
Hunt seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitch seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Hunt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fitch moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Hunt.
Hunt is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitch is looking to take a break and control but Hunt is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fitch happy to just control the position for now.
Fitch looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Fitch tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hunt tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Fitch presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Hunt can't escape the position.
Hunt is still trying to improve position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fitch has hold of Hunt's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Hunt manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hunt tries to improve his position but instead Fitch has taken his back!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Fitch clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Mike Hunt'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.
Fitch will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hunt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fitch avoids it really well and circles away.
Hunt shoots in for a double leg but Fitch sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fitch stuffs the takedown.
Adam Fitch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hunt.
Fitch tries to sprawl but Hunt drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Hunt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fitch desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Fitch has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hunt is working away from the top position though.
Hunt is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Fitch looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Hunt slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Fitch wants to control but Hunt postures up.
Hunt is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fitch has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fitch is looking for a sweep.
Mike Hunt has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hunt wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Fitch, who protects the arm well.
Hunt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitch sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Hunt is looking for a kimura but Fitch is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hunt to get the leverage.
Fitch is pressing down on Hunt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fitch is trying to keep Hunt in close.
Hunt won't allow Fitch to sweep him here.
Hunt stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fitch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Fitch escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hunt gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hunt wants to pass the guard but Fitch is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt passes Fitch's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fitch is looking for a sweep. Hunt is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fitch is pressing down on Hunt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fitch trying to control the position.
Hunt has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Fitch is proving hard to escape from.
Hunt avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hunt drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fitch dives on top into guard.
Hunt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fitch defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fitch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hunt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fitch wants to control from the top but Hunt keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Hunt dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Mike Hunt's cut.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
No luck for Hunt with that takedown attempt.
Fitch tries to counter with a takedown but Hunt is quick to defend against it.
Fitch misses with a few strikes there.
Fitch moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hunt dodges the punch combination from Fitch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hunt.
Fitch throws a right hand that Hunt ducks under and follows up with a left that Hunt also avoids with ease.
Fitch moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Fitch throws a right hand that Hunt ducks under and follows up with a left that Hunt also avoids with ease.
Fitch throws a nice looking combination but Hunt bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fitch darts in looking for a takedown but Hunt gets double underhooks and turns Fitch into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fitch.
Hunt is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fitch sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Adam Fitch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Hunt.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Fitch circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fitch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hunt circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch shoots in looking for a takedown. Hunt tries to sprawl out of it but Fitch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hunt manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hunt closes the distance and clinches up with Fitch, looking for a takedown. Hunt pushes Fitch against the cage but Fitch circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hunt fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck for Hunt with that takedown attempt.
Fitch throws a one two combo.
Hunt dodges the punch combination from Fitch.
Hunt tries to clinch but Fitch is having none of it.
Hunt tries for a takedown but Fitch circles away easily
and Fitch counters by moving into the clinch.
Hunt jumps guard but Fitch turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mike Hunt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Fitch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hunt can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fitch wants to get back to his feet.
Fitch regains half guard.
Fitch makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Fitch.
Hunt got a little sloppy there for a moment and Fitch has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hunt has managed to get both his arms back between Fitch's legs - danger averted.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fitch is on top in guard.
Hunt looking for a guillotine here but Fitch defends easily.
Hunt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hunt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fitch is aware though and is defending well.
Fitch works over Hunt with some ground and pound from guard.
Hunt throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Hunt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fitch doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fitch manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hunt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fitch defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hunt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fitch defends it easily.
Hunt looking for a guillotine here but Fitch defends easily.
Fitch 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Fitch showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fitch 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Adam Fitch!
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Adam Fitch!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Adam Fitch!
Adam Fitch wins by unanimous decision!
Adam Fitch bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Douglas MacArthur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cosmo Oarsman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Douglas MacArthur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cosmo Oarsman!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oarsman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
MacArthur swats away the attempt to clinch by Oarsman.
MacArthur displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Cosmo Oarsman has been cut.
MacArthur misses with a straight left.
Oarsman moves away from the strike by MacArthur.
Oarsman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Oarsman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
MacArthur has Oarsman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Oarsman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Oarsman tries to throw a body punch but MacArthur avoids it by throwing Oarsman back against the cage.
Oarsman landing knees to the head.
Oarsman blocks an elbow strike from MacArthur.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. MacArthur obliges.
Oarsman lands a hook that snaps the head of MacArthur backwards.
Oarsman pushes off an throws an elbow but MacArthur leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, MacArthur creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
MacArthur's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
MacArthur lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
MacArthur connects with a nasty looking knee right to Oarsman's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oarsman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. MacArthur is defending well for now.
Oarsman lands an elbow inside.
Oarsman swings wildly with an uppercut but MacArthur uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacArthur breaks from the clinch.
Oarsman avoids a punch combination nicely.
MacArthur looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Oarsman moves away from the strike by MacArthur.
MacArthur has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Oarsman finds it's way round the side to connect with MacArthur's head.
MacArthur closes the distance and clinches up with Oarsman, looking for a takedown. MacArthur pushes Oarsman against the cage but Oarsman circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
MacArthur moves out of range as Oarsman throws a body kick.
MacArthur swings away with a body shot that misses
and Oarsman counters with a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from MacArthur. Those never looked like landing.
Oarsman tries to close the distance and clinch but MacArthur swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oarsman rushes MacArthur and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
MacArthur looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Oarsman blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Oarsman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oarsman digs a right hand into MacArthur's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on MacArthur's gas tank.
MacArthur fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Oarsman lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
MacArthur lands a nice uppercut.
MacArthur tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Oarsman avoids it.
Oarsman tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
MacArthur missing with knees to the body.
MacArthur lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oarsman is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douglas MacArthur. That's going to take a lot out of him.
MacArthur avoids a wild elbow strike from Oarsman.
MacArthur looking for a takedown.
Oarsman tries to land a knee to the head but MacArthur blocks with his arms.
MacArthur trying to land knees to the body.
Oarsman tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and MacArthur avoids it.
MacArthur tightens his grip and picks Oarsman up, before dumping him to the ground. Oarsman manages to land in guard.
Oarsman is trying to control the position but MacArthur postures up.
MacArthur won't allow Oarsman to get back to his feet.
Oarsman keeping moving, preventing MacArthur from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oarsman controls MacArthur momentarily but MacArthur frees himself.
MacArthur postures up in Oarsman's guard and throws a big left but Oarsman blocks it.
Oarsman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MacArthur working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
MacArthur in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
MacArthur in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
MacArthur postures up in Oarsman's guard and throws a big left but Oarsman blocks it.
MacArthur not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
MacArthur preventing the sweep.
MacArthur working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Oarsman has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes MacArthur off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Oarsman doesn't manage to clinch there - MacArthur circles away.
Cosmo Oarsman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacArthur misses with a right hand
letting Oarsman counter with a right hand.
Oarsman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A left lands for Oarsman.
MacArthur misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oarsman now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
MacArthur swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Oarsman counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
MacArthur wants to sweep here but Oarsman controlling him for the moment.
MacArthur is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
MacArthur is trying to hold Oarsman in close to prevent damage but Oarsman has managed to pass into half guard.
MacArthur looks like he's trying to stand up.
Oarsman decides to stand and escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cosmo Oarsman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cosmo Oarsman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Oarsman scores with a shot to the body.
Oarsman looks to land a body kick but MacArthur moved away.
MacArthur jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Oarsman dodges the punch combination from MacArthur.
MacArthur's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Oarsman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! MacArthur scrambles back to his feet.
MacArthur tries to clinch but Oarsman moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Oarsman's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Oarsman swings for the body but MacArthur moves out of range.
MacArthur throwing a counter right hand but Oarsman manages to avoid it.
Oarsman clinches.
Oarsman misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oarsman is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. MacArthur is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from Oarsman.
MacArthur misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Oarsman.
MacArthur swings wildly with an uppercut but Oarsman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oarsman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oarsman managing to block the knees to the body from MacArthur.
Oarsman lands a left hand that snaps the head of MacArthur backwards.
MacArthur dodges an elbow strike from Oarsman.
Oarsman lands a damaging elbow.
Oarsman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
MacArthur is rocked!
Oarsman has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles MacArthur - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Oarsman, and another! MacArthur is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Cosmo Oarsman!
After winning the bout, Cosmo Oarsman 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 Gabriel McGowen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stevie Hinch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGowen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Control - Kendrick Lamar. Gabriel McGowen has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gabriel McGowen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Stevie Hinch!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGowen swats away the attempt to clinch by Hinch.
An attempted straight right counter from McGowen misses the target.
McGowen gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hinch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hinch has managed to clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, McGowen throws an elbow but misses.
McGowen works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
McGowen preventing the sweep.
McGowen is pushing down on Hinch's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hinch is fighting to maintain full guard but McGowen has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hinch wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hinch looking for a kimura from the bottom but McGowen passes into side control!
Hinch gets back to half guard.
McGowen is looking to take a break and control but Hinch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinch is defending against the submission attempts here by McGowen.
Hinch trying to control but McGowen postures up.
McGowen stalling.
Hinch looking for submissions off his back.
Hinch is refusing to be controlled, as McGowen sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hinch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGowen is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hinch is just riding it out for now. McGowen eventually gives up the hold.
Hinch actively working from the bottom here.
McGowen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hinch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGowen pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hinch looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hinch actively working from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from McGowen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hinch is defending against the submission attempts here by McGowen.
McGowen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Hinch regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hinch wants to get back to full guard.
McGowen slows the pace down in half guard.
Hinch is refusing to be controlled, as McGowen sits in half guard.
Hinch looking for submissions off his back.
McGowen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hinch sees it coming and defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hinch kicks McGowen off and gets back to his feet.
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 Gabriel McGowen will probably get the nod.
That's time! McGowen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
McGowen throws a hook to the side of Hinch's head but Hinch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gabriel McGowen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hinch misses with a takedown attempt
and McGowen counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McGowen just misses with a punch to the body.
McGowen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGowen looks to land a combination but Hinch avoids it well.
Hinch tries to clinch up.
McGowen is looking for a counter combo.
Hinch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McGowen tries to avoid it but Hinch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McGowen to the ground. McGowen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - McGowen coming out on top.
It looks like Stevie Hinch has been cut.
Hinch goes for a double leg but McGowen avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McGowen continues to drive forward.
McGowen feinted with a counter takedown.
Gabriel McGowen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stevie Hinch.
McGowen stuffs the takedown.
It looked like McGowen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hinch tries for a takedown but McGowen sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinch has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hinch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hinch stops a takedown attempt from McGowen.
Hinch gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from McGowen.
McGowen looking to throw knees to the head but Hinch is blocking nicely.
Hinch jumps guard.
McGowen will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McGowen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hinch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGowen is aware though and is defending well.
Hinch working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because McGowen has passed into half guard!
Hinch with the active half guard here but McGowen passes nicely into side control.
McGowen trying to control the position but Hinch is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hinch wants to get back to his feet.
McGowen trying to control the position but Hinch is working away.
Hinch can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by McGowen.
McGowen gets to mount! Hinch was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Hinch is squirming around, avoiding McGowen's attempts to control the action.
Hinch tries to reverse the position but McGowen maintains control.
McGowen moves to the back position.
McGowen keeps control of the position as Hinch tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Will McGowen go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Hinch is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
McGowen tries to keep control of the position but Hinch is staying busy.
Hinch can't escape the position.
McGowen is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Hinch defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
McGowen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hinch can do to turn this around?
Hinch is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGowen connects with a big shot to the side of Hinch's head.
Hinch just trying to survive but McGowen is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel McGowen dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stevie Hinch's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hinch.
Hinch clinches up with McGowen and pushes him back against the cage.
Hinch is trying to force a seperation but McGowen has the dominant position.
Hinch manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
McGowen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McGowen advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGowen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hinch keeps working.
McGowen tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hinch's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinch sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
McGowen works his way into side control.
McGowen is looking to take a break and control but Hinch is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hinch sneaks back into half guard.
Hinch is not content to let McGowen control the position.
McGowen is trying to work for a kimura but Hinch is defending well.
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.
The fighters are battling for position here. Hinch manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Hinch can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as McGowen controls the pace.
Hinch keeping moving, preventing McGowen from controlling successfully.
Hinch looking for a guillotine here but McGowen defends easily.
McGowen trying to control but Hinch is working from the bottom.
McGowen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hinch can't keep his opponent in guard - McGowen advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
McGowen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hinch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McGowen trying to pass the guard but Hinch defending well.
Hinch is not content to let McGowen control the position.
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.
Hinch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but McGowen pulls his head out easily.
McGowen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Hinch does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hinch tries to clinch but McGowen moves out of range.
McGowen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hinch shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
McGowen working a defensive guard here.
Hinch trying to control but McGowen is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now McGowen is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Stevie Hinch just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Stevie Hinch's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McGowen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hinch has managed to clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hinch misses with a body punch.
McGowen throws a punch but it's blocked by Hinch.
McGowen is trying to drag Hinch to the mat but Hinch just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hinch is looking for a takedown.
McGowen pushes Hinch back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hinch has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. McGowen avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGowen looking to stall.
Hinch jumps guard.
McGowen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hinch is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinch throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
McGowen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hinch keeping moving, preventing McGowen from controlling successfully.
McGowen stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hinch swivels though and keeps the full guard.
McGowen wants to control from the top but Hinch keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
McGowen lands a jab to Hinch's midsection.
McGowen swats away the attempt to clinch by Hinch.
McGowen is looking to counter punch.
McGowen throws a head kick that half lands.
That has opened up Stevie Hinch's cut even more.
Hinch is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGowen gets in close and tags Hinch with a short punch that almost sends Hinch to the mat! Oh Hinch is in big trouble! He turns his back on McGowen, trying to create some distance but McGowen rushes him, striking wildly and Hinch goes down! The referee tackles McGowen into the cage to end the fight! McGowen is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabriel McGowen!
After winning the bout, Gabriel McGowen 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 HeavyWeight Prizefighter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ghiorghos Papadopoulos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prizefighter comes to the cage accompanied by Under and Over it by ffdp. Papadopoulos has chosen Bloodsport Soundtrack - Fight To Survive (Extended Version) as his entrance music. HeavyWeight Prizefighter has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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34
199 lbs
21 - 19 - 2 |
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266 lbs
17 - 23 - 0 |
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Great elbows
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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
21 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, HeavyWeight Prizefighter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ghiorghos Papadopoulos!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Papadopoulos tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Prizefighter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Papadopoulos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Papadopoulos tries to counter by closing the distance.
Papadopoulos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Prizefighter really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A chopping leg kick lands by Prizefighter.
Papadopoulos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Papadopoulos looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A solid body kick from Prizefighter.
Prizefighter scores with a spinning back kick!
Sloppy strikes from Prizefighter. Those never looked like landing.
Papadopoulos let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prizefighter takes the fight into the clinch.
Papadopoulos tightens his grip and picks Prizefighter up, before dumping him to the ground. Prizefighter manages to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Papadopoulos trying to move into half guard but instead Prizefighter has managed to sweep!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Papadopoulos keeping full guard, as Prizefighter tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Papadopoulos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Papadopoulos missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Papadopoulos throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Papadopoulos working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Prizefighter taking some punishment here, with Papadopoulos in his half guard.
Papadopoulos missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Papadopoulos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Prizefighter defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Papadopoulos lands a nice short elbow.
Prizefighter looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Papadopoulos misses with a head shot. Prizefighter uses the momentum to regain guard.
Prizefighter not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Papadopoulos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Prizefighter swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Prizefighter throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Prizefighter has his foot on Papadopoulos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Papadopoulos works his way back into a safe position though.
Prizefighter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Prizefighter is trying to keep Papadopoulos in close.
Papadopoulos with a flurry of punches that miss.
Papadopoulos content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Prizefighter wants to sweep but no luck.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Papadopoulos working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Papadopoulos throws a big right hand that misses.
Papadopoulos won't allow Prizefighter to sweep him here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Prizefighter working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Papadopoulos.
Papadopoulos makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Papadopoulos lands a couple of elbows.
Papadopoulos postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Prizefighter has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Papadopoulos can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Prizefighter trying to strike off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Papadopoulos throws a big elbow that misses.
Papadopoulos postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Prizefighter preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Papadopoulos throws a big elbow that misses.
Papadopoulos postures up.
Papadopoulos gets to his feet and stands over Prizefighter, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Prizefighter felt that one! Papadopoulos unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Prizefighter from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ghiorghos Papadopoulos!
A victorious Ghiorghos Papadopoulos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bowman Rook (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Scott Fleming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fleming has chosen T.N.T. as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bowman Rook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scott Fleming!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rook rushes Fleming and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Fleming lands with a light punch inside.
Rook unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fleming lands a shot to the body.
Fleming breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rook pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rook blocks a head kick by Fleming.
Rook tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fleming was well out of range. Poor timing from Rook.
Fleming misses with a wild combination.
Rook half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
The crowd cheers as Fleming lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rook doesn't seem phased though.
Fleming misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rook lands an overhand right.
Fleming misses with a hook.
Rook tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rook fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fleming throws a counter combo.
Fleming misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fleming has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rook chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rook gets a clinch.
Fleming utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Rook managing to block the knees to the body from Fleming.
Rook creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Fleming unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rook lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Fleming lands a knee to the body.
Rook misses with a knee strike.
Fleming turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Fleming manages to end up in side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rook is looking to reverse the position.
Fleming working the head with strikes.
Fleming throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Fleming fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Rook is looking to reverse the position.
Fleming misses with the ground and pound.
Rook is working to avoid the ground and pound but Fleming connects with a decent elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleming working the head and body with strikes.
Rook tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fleming wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fleming wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rook keeps working.
Fleming working the ground and pound.
Fleming laying and praying for a moment but Rook takes advantage and regains half guard.
Fleming is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Fleming with good strikes from the mount here!
Rook is working to get back to half guard.
Fleming is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rook tries to lock up and control but Fleming gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleming breaks from Rook's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Fleming scores with a couple of good head shots there.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Fleming cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Rook is rocked!
Fleming is landing with some decent strikes but Rook is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Oh Rook is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fleming postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Rook badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Fleming around the waist but Fleming pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Fleming is the winner by TKO! Fleming jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Scott Fleming!
Scott Fleming managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hellbent , into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jovon Chambers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bart Simpson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chambers comes into the arena with Carmen Gray-Gates of Loneliness blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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34
251 lbs
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280 lbs
19 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jovon Chambers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bart Simpson!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chambers shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Simpson is looking to stand up but Chambers isn't so interested in that idea.
Chambers tries to free his leg and advance position but Simpson is retaining full guard.
Simpson is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chambers looking to sit in guard and control but Simpson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've been hearing good reports from Chambers's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson trying to stand up but can't free himself from Chambers's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson stopping the sweep attempt from Chambers.
Chambers is working hard here to advance position.
Simpson wants to stand but Chambers is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chambers gets a double leg takedown into Simpson's guard.
Simpson keeping full guard, as Chambers tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers wants to control from the top but Simpson keeps moving.
Chambers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Chambers is looking to advance position but Simpson has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Chambers is desperately trying to improve his position but Simpson has a good base and remains in mount.
Simpson is looking to stand but Simpson has his arms wrapped tightly around him, looking to prevent the damage.
Chambers is desperately trying to improve his position but Simpson has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Simpson tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
Simpson content just to control the position here.
Simpson can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Chambers is looking to escape.
Chambers is looking to improve his position but Simpson isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chambers sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Chambers trying to control from the bottom.
Chambers is looking for a sweep. Simpson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Simpson tries to stand and escape but Chambers is controlling the position.
Simpson decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simpson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chambers.
Chambers half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chambers's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Simpson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chambers scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bart Simpson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Chambers fails with the takedown.
Chambers takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chambers tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Simpson misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chambers shoots for a takedown but Simpson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Simpson throws the left hand but Chambers avoids the punch easily.
Simpson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chambers counters with a nice double leg into side control. Simpson won't be happy with that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Simpson!
Chambers wants to take Simpson's back but he can't do it this time.
Chambers moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Simpson has worked his arm free - good work by Simpson!
Chambers looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Simpson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Chambers is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chambers tries to advance to mount but Simpson instead regains half guard.
Chambers tries to pass to full mount but Simpson defends it.
Simpson is trying to stand up here but Chambers is controlling him well.
Simpson is refusing to be controlled, as Chambers sits in half guard.
Chambers is pressing down on Simpson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Simpson is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson is refusing to be controlled, as Chambers sits in half guard.
Chambers trying to mount his opponent but Simpson defends it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Some wild striking there from Simpson.
Bart Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chambers gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Simpson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chambers circles away quickly and effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chambers.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jovon Chambers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Simpson misses with an uppercut. Chambers saw that one coming.
Chambers fails with the takedown.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Simpson tries to clinch up.
Chambers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bart Simpson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Chambers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Chambers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bart Simpson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Chambers with that takedown attempt.
Simpson misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson looks to score with a jab to the body but Chambers is just out of range.
Chambers uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simpson.
Chambers fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jovon Chambers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson tries to work over Chambers's front leg with a kick but Chambers checks it.
Chambers cracks Simpson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Chambers fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Simpson avoids it really well and circles away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Simpson, right into the meat.
Bart Simpson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers shoots in looking for a takedown. Simpson tries to sprawl out of it but Chambers keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Simpson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Chambers tries for a takedown but Simpson circles away easily
and Simpson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Simpson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A swing and a miss from Chambers.
Chambers walks into a stiff left hand from Simpson.
Chambers shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Simpson pinned against the cage. Simpson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
It seemed like Simpson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throws out a powerful jab.
Chambers looks for a takedown but Simpson sprawls well.
Chambers misses with a takedown attempt - Simpson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Simpson tries to clinch but Chambers is having none of it.
Simpson misses with a straight right.
Chambers tries to counter with a takedown but Simpson is quick to defend against it.
Simpson misses with a wild body shot.
Chambers feinted with a counter takedown.
Simpson cracks Chambers with a good jab.
A jab from Simpson misses.
Chambers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Simpson swivels and escapes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chambers takes one on the button.
Chambers avoids the head kick by Simpson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bart Simpson really dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Simpson closes the distance but Chambers moves to the side
and Chambers counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Chambers is looking to advance position but Simpson won't allow it.
Chambers is looking to take a break and control but Simpson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Chambers is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Simpson as he works his way to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson keeping moving, preventing Chambers from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chambers is looking to pass into half guard but Simpson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Simpson is in guard.
Chambers might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Simpson wanted to stand there but Chambers had control of the position.
Simpson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Chambers shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Simpson but Simpson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Simpson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Chambers tries to counter with a takedown but Simpson is quick to defend against it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers looks for a takedown but Simpson sprawls well.
Chambers fails with the takedown
and Simpson counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jovon Chambers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chambers blocks a jab.
Chambers takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bart Simpson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Simpson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Simpson throws the kick towards the body but Chambers avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Chambers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Simpson swivels and escapes.
Chambers misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Simpson throws an off balance right hand
and Chambers counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Chambers is looking for a kimura but Simpson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chambers to get the leverage.
Chambers takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Chambers wants to pass the guard but Simpson is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chambers wants to advance to full mount but Simpson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Simpson can't keep his opponent in guard - Chambers advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Chambers prevents Simpson from standing back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chambers wants to lay and pray for a moment but Simpson keeps working.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Bart Simpson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Chambers's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
A combination from Simpson does no damage.
Chambers looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Simpson is fending him off so far but Chambers persists. Nope, Simpson circles away and we're back to standing.
A countering left hand to the body from Simpson misses.
Chambers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simpson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Simpson wants it to stay on the feet.
Simpson lands a nice looking body kick.
Simpson is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Simpson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson misses with an uppercut. Chambers saw that one coming.
Chambers drops down looking for a counter takedown but Simpson sprawls and moves away.
Simpson stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jovon Chambers. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simpson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chambers will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chambers misses with a straight left.
Simpson tries to clinch but Chambers moves out of range.
Chambers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Simpson throws a body shot but no joy.
Simpson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Chambers misses with an uppercut
and Simpson counters with a nice body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chambers gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Simpson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
A thudding body kick lands there by Simpson!
Simpson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Simpson lands a body punch.
Simpson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simpson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chambers backwards.
Chambers is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Simpson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Simpson lands a right hand.
Simpson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Chambers is looking to take this one to the mat.
Simpson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chambers's face.
Simpson lands with a left to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chambers's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Simpson.
Chambers is rocked!
Simpson pushes Chambers against the cage. Simpson is working some dirty boxing. Simpson pushes off with a quick right hook! Chambers goes down! Chambers tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Simpson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bart Simpson!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bart Simpson thanked Hilo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eagles Giants (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zoey Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Malone has chosen Boy Named Sue - Johnny Cash as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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215 lbs
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218 lbs
17 - 16 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eagles Giants!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zoey Malone!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Malone. Beautiful body shot.
Giants takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice uppercut there from Giants.
It looks like Zoey Malone has been cut.
Malone has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Giants throws a hook to the side of Malone's head but Malone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Giants lands with a hook. Malone tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Giants ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malone moves away.
Malone lands a right hook to the body.
A slow jab from Giants misses its intended target.
Malone gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Giants is trying to break the clinch but Malone has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Giants.
Malone is trying to stall.
Malone stalls.
Malone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Giants has Malone pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Giants pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Malone tumbling to the mat - Giants dives into Malone's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Giants in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Malone sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Giants is trying to control the position but Malone postures up.
Giants seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Malone not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Giants keeping moving, preventing Malone from controlling successfully.
Giants controls Malone momentarily but Malone frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Malone throwing strikes from guard but Giants blocks nicely.
Malone wants to control from the top but Giants keeps moving.
Giants is trying to control the position but Malone postures up.
Giants tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Malone fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Giants, pushing him back against the cage.
Malone is working for takedown but Giants is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone takes a shot to the head.
Giants throws a head punch that misses.
Giants blocking some punches.
Malone prevents a body shot from Giants.
Malone lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Giants backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Giants.
Giants successfully pulls guard.
Malone controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Giants holds on and takes a little breather.
Giants is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Giants prevents Malone from improving his position.
Malone gets full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Giants has picked Malone up and slammed him! Malone can't keep hold of the triangle and Giants manages to pass to side control!
Malone tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Giants wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Giants postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Giants tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Giants has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Malone is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Malone is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Giants's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Malone is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Giants wants to control but Malone is keeping him busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eagles Giants dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zoey Malone's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Malone connects with a good right hand that stumbles Giants. Giants circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Giants keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Giants swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Malone rushes Giants and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Malone swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malone misses with a punch to the body.
Malone lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Giants trying to hold on to Malone's head to control him but Malone postures up.
Malone is keen to just control but Giants is a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giants moves into full guard.
Malone passes Giants's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giants is looking to improve his position.
Malone is looking for a kimura but Giants is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Malone to get the leverage.
Malone wants to take a breather but Giants is having none of it.
Malone is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Giants has managed to free his arm - good work.
Malone wants to pass to mount but Giants is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malone is working for a submission of some sort.
Giants has hold of Malone's hands but Malone slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Giants trying to control here.
Malone is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Giants has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Malone is on him like a limpet, forcing Giants back against the cage.
Malone has Giants pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Giants manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Malone is trying to stall.
Giants lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Giants ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Giants no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Malone trying to control but Giants is working from the bottom.
Malone in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Giants has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Malone throws a big right hand that misses.
Giants looking to control.
Malone trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Giants keeping moving, preventing Malone from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Eagles Giants overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Malone postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Giants takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Malone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Malone throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Giants with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Malone shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zoey Malone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Giants tries a head kick but it misses.
Giants takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Malone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Giants walks into a jab.
Malone lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Malone tries to clinch but Giants moves out of range.
Giants buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Malone tries to clinch but Giants moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zoey Malone showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zoey Malone's cut.
That's time! Giants's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Giants tries to move into range but Malone moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Malone closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Malone works on Giants's body with a couple of short punches.
Malone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malone is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Giants is defending well.
Giants has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Giants lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Giants lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Giants breaks the clinch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Giants.
Malone misses with a right hand
and Giants counters with a three punch combo that has Malone backing up. Malone nods at Giants to acknowledge the strikes.
Malone misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Giants tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Malone tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Giants throwing a counter right hand but Malone manages to avoid it.
Giants throws a low kick, looking for Malone's leg but Malone calmly moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Malone lands a jab to Giants's midsection.
Malone swings for the body but Giants moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Giants on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Malone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Giants.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giants moves out of range as Malone strikes.
Giants moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Malone feints and then cracks Giants's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Giants down.
Giants throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Giants throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Malone throws a body shot but no joy.
Zoey Malone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Malone scores with a three punch combo!
Malone slips under a jab from Giants.
Giants connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Malone throws a right hand that misses
and Giants counters with a nice leg kick.
Malone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Giants.
Giants circles away from the clinch attempt
and Giants counters with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Malone dips to his left and cracks Giants with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Giants takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Giants connects with the punch.
Giants misses with a straight left.
Malone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circling - Giants throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Giants uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Malone has time to react.
Malone throws the kick towards the body but Giants avoids it.
Malone uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Giants.
Malone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Giants swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Malone connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Giants uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Malone.
It looked like Giants was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Malone.
Malone lands a right hook to the body.
Giants scores with the left hand. Malone knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Giants on the side of the head.
Malone avoids the head kick by Giants.
Giants throws a leg kick that misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Malone lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Giants has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Giants and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Giants throwing a counter right hand but Malone manages to avoid it.
Giants scores with a hook.
Eagles Giants is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malone shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Giants as he jumps to the side.
Giants jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Malone throws a one two combo.
Giants throws a leg kick that misses.
No luck for Malone with that takedown attempt.
Eagles Giants has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zoey Malone.
Nice defenses there by Malone.
Giants throws a shot from downtown. Malone moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giants misses with an uppercut. Malone saw that one coming.
Malone misses the shot to the body.
Malone misses with a wild body shot.
Giants is looking to counter punch.
Giants tries to clinch up but Malone circles away and keeps his distance.
Giants ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malone moves away.
Malone keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Giants ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malone scores with a punch to the head.
Malone keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Malone tried to score with a low kick but Giants checks it.
Malone throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An attempted straight right counter from Giants misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Malone.
Giants thinks about countering with a head kick.
Giants doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Malone scores with a head kick.
That kick from Giants tenderised Malone's leg. Malone is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Zoey Malone just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Zoey Malone's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Malone throws a head kick but Giants moves out of range.
Giants moves out of range of the strikes.
Malone throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Malone slips a jab from Giants.
Giants keeps the fight on the outside.
Giants swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Giants tries to score with a low kick but Malone moves his leg out of the way.
Giants sets himself, and Malone steps forward looking for the clinch! Giants avoids it this time.
A clash of legs there as Malone blocks the low kick.
Giants throws a head kick that misses.
Malone feints a counter leg kick.
Malone lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giants misses with a looping left.
Giants throws a hook but Malone avoids it easily.
Giants takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Malone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Giants.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone looks to score with a jab to the body but Giants is just out of range.
Malone fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Giants checks it well.
Malone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Giants sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Giants uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malone.
Malone pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Malone tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Giants swivels and escapes.
Giants quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Malone fails with the takedown.
Malone is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Malone throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Giants's waist but Giants gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Malone off to one side.
Eagles Giants has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zoey Malone.
Giants lunges at Malone with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Malone's hand.
Giants ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malone moves away.
Giants blocks a head kick by Malone.
Giants dips to his left and cracks Malone with an uppercut!
Giants moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giants just misses with a punch to the body.
Malone shoots in looking for a takedown but Giants manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Malone's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Giants walks into a straight right hand from Malone.
Malone loads up on a big right hand but Giants slips the punch.
Giants throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Giants throws a leg kick but Malone sees it coming and moves out of range.
Malone wants to counter the offense by Giants and move into the clinch position.
Malone tries to close the distance and clinch up but Giants swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Malone scores with a hook to the body. Giants takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Giants gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Giants moves in looking to clinch but Malone pushes him off.
Malone drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Giants defends it well.
Giants lands a head kick. Malone smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Giants throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malone swings for the body but Giants moves out of range.
A slow jab from Giants misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Giants needs to keep his hands up - Malone had a free shot at his head there.
Malone tries to clinch but Giants moves out of range.
Malone looks to land a right hand but Giants moved out of range.
Giants leaves Malone with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Giants takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Malone has managed to clinch.
Giants tries a body shot but Malone blocks it.
Giants doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Malone looking for a takedown.
Giants misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giants gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Malone is looking to improve his position.
Malone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Giants wants to lay and pray for a moment but Malone keeps working.
Malone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Malone is staying active underneath Giants, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Still in half guard, Giants seems content to control.
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 Eagles Giants will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zoey Malone's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Giants looks to throw the jab but Malone is out of range.
Giants tries to clinch but Malone moves out of range.
Malone wants to counter the offense by Giants and move into the clinch position.
Malone misses with an uppercut. Giants saw that one coming.
Malone comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Malone looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Giants is fending him off so far but Malone persists. Nope, Giants circles away and we're back to standing.
Malone doesn't manage to clinch there - Giants circles away.
Giants slaps away a takedown attempt from Malone, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Malone works Giants's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giants looks for the body kick but Malone saw that one coming.
A leg kick checked by Giants.
Giants tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Malone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Eagles Giants has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zoey Malone.
An inside leg kick from Giants misses.
Malone follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Giants wants to land a leg kick but Malone is out of range.
Giants throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Giants throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Giants sizes up Malone with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice sprawl there from Giants as Malone shoots in.
Nice defenses there by Malone.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Malone.
Malone scores with a hook.
Giants tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Malone drives through with a takedown into Giants's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Giants controls Malone momentarily but Malone frees himself.
Malone with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone wants to control from the top but Giants keeps moving.
Giants avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Malone controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Malone avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Malone slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Malone swings around for an armbar but Giants sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Malone's guard.
Malone is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Giants defends well.
Malone is striking off his back. Giants thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Giants is trying to control. Malone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Malone works his way to full guard. Good work.
Giants loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Malone is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Malone is pressing down on Giants's thigh, looking to free his foot. Giants is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone is stalling here. Giants is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Malone seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Giants has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Malone is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Giants trying to control the position but Malone is working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zoey Malone.
I think Malone has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Zoey Malone!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Eagles Giants!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Eagles Giants!
Eagles Giants wins by split decision!
The defeated Zoey Malone had this to say: 'Damn! That sucked!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tristan Alighieri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oskar Winogrodzki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alighieri comes to the cage accompanied by Mosquito Song by Queens Of The Stone Age. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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245 lbs
23 - 19 - 0 |
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30
285 lbs
16 - 13 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tristan Alighieri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oskar Winogrodzki!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alighieri throws a push kick but Winogrodzki slaps the foot to one side.
Alighieri falls off balance throwing a combination
and Winogrodzki counters with a good, hard body kick but Alighieri shrugs it off.
Alighieri throws out a loose jab but Winogrodzki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Winogrodzki misses with a straight left.
Winogrodzki pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Alighieri appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Tristan Alighieri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alighieri moves out of range of the body kick from Winogrodzki.
Alighieri closes the distance looking to clinch
and Winogrodzki decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Alighieri's guard.
Winogrodzki throws a big right hand that misses.
Winogrodzki has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alighieri is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Winogrodzki is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winogrodzki scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Winogrodzki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Winogrodzki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winogrodzki wants to pass the guard but Alighieri is keeping the position.
Alighieri seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Alighieri had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Winogrodzki defends it easily.
Alighieri looking to control.
Alighieri utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Alighieri holds on and takes a little breather.
Winogrodzki makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Winogrodzki is looking to work some ground and pound but Alighieri has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Alighieri has momentary wrist control but Winogrodzki slips an elbow through the middle.
Alighieri is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Winogrodzki wants to control from the top but Alighieri keeps moving.
Alighieri is pulling down on Winogrodzki's head. It's preventing any offense from Winogrodzki, at least for the moment.
Alighieri lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Alighieri missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Winogrodzki looking for a guillotine here but Alighieri defends easily.
Alighieri working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winogrodzki trying to control the position.
Alighieri tries to free his leg and advance position but Winogrodzki is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alighieri in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Winogrodzki looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Winogrodzki throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Winogrodzki working a defensive guard but Alighieri passes into half guard.
Alighieri is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Winogrodzki doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Alighieri.
Alighieri seems to be working for a kimura but Winogrodzki defends the submission attempt.
Winogrodzki trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Winogrodzki wants to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Alighieri.
Alighieri is nestled in close to Winogrodzki, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Alighieri is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Nice strikes from Alighieri there.
Alighieri is thwarting Winogrodzki's attempts to control the position.
Winogrodzki tries to roll over but Alighieri keeps him under control.
Winogrodzki avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alighieri.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alighieri working Winogrodzki over with strikes.
Winogrodzki has hold of Alighieri's hands but Alighieri slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Winogrodzki is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Alighieri scores with a couple of nice shots.
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 Tristan Alighieri will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Alighieri throws a nice inside leg kick.
Winogrodzki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Alighieri moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Winogrodzki loads up on a big right hand but Alighieri slips the punch.
Alighieri tries for a takedown but Winogrodzki circles away easily
and Winogrodzki counters with a straight right hand.
Alighieri throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Winogrodzki avoids the body shot from Alighieri.
Alighieri fails to land with a series of punches.
Alighieri dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Winogrodzki. That did some damage!
Alighieri rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Winogrodzki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alighieri tries to close the distance and clinch but Winogrodzki swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Winogrodzki misses with a straight left.
Winogrodzki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Winogrodzki throws a push kick but Alighieri slaps the foot to one side.
Alighieri throws out a loose jab but Winogrodzki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Alighieri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Alighieri tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Winogrodzki counters with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alighieri avoids the body shot from Winogrodzki.
Oskar Winogrodzki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Alighieri.
Winogrodzki ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Winogrodzki slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alighieri looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Alighieri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Alighieri misses its intended target.
Alighieri slips under a jab from Winogrodzki.
Winogrodzki scores with a decent looking hook.
Alighieri throws a shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Alighieri.
Alighieri misses with a hook.
Alighieri misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Alighieri. Winogrodzki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Winogrodzki lands a glancing blow to the side of Alighieri's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alighieri tries to work over Winogrodzki's front leg with a kick but Winogrodzki checks it.
We've been told by Alighieri's head coaches at Main Event Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Alighieri falls off balance throwing a combination
and Winogrodzki counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Winogrodzki.
Alighieri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Winogrodzki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Winogrodzki ducks under a wild hook from Alighieri.
Alighieri lands a nice looking body shot.
Winogrodzki takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A cross from Winogrodzki lands.
Winogrodzki misses with a looping right.
Alighieri fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Winogrodzki with a nice cross.
Alighieri misses the shot to the body.
Oskar Winogrodzki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alighieri connects with a right hand. Winogrodzki shakes it off.
Winogrodzki stuffs the takedown attempt from Alighieri. Alighieri gets slowly back to his feet.
Alighieri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Winogrodzki with the counter takedown but Alighieri avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winogrodzki avoids a kick to the body.
Alighieri misses with a kick to the body
and Winogrodzki counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Alighieri lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Winogrodzki has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Winogrodzki and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Winogrodzki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Winogrodzki punishes Alighieri's body with a nice straight punch.
Alighieri gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Winogrodzki counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tristan Alighieri. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alighieri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Winogrodzki was well out of range. Poor timing from Alighieri.
Winogrodzki connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Alighieri's hands.
Winogrodzki bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Winogrodzki misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Winogrodzki does it's job there.
A solid body kick from Winogrodzki.
Alighieri misses with a straight right.
Winogrodzki moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alighieri throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sloppy strikes from Alighieri. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winogrodzki digs a good hook to Alighieri's body.
The fighters circling - Winogrodzki throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Alighieri throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Winogrodzki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Winogrodzki with a hook.
Alighieri pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And Winogrodzki tries to counter it with a takedown but Alighieri pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Winogrodzki shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Alighieri throws an off balance right hand
and Winogrodzki counters with a right hand to the body.
Winogrodzki ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Winogrodzki with a jab.
Winogrodzki scores with a jab to the body.
Winogrodzki throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Alighieri on the side of the head.
Alighieri throws out a loose jab but Winogrodzki uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Winogrodzki lands with a good body shot.
Winogrodzki fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alighieri looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Winogrodzki lands a front kick.
Tristan Alighieri is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Alighieri takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oskar Winogrodzki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice body kick from Winogrodzki.
Winogrodzki cracks Alighieri with a good jab.
Winogrodzki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Winogrodzki avoids a kick to the body.
Winogrodzki unleashes a big counter combination but Alighieri bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Alighieri instigates a clinch.
Alighieri is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Winogrodzki's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Winogrodzki blocks an uppercut.
Alighieri struggles to land a body shot inside as Winogrodzki controls his hands.
Winogrodzki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Winogrodzki will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Alighieri up against the cage.
Alighieri tries a body shot but Winogrodzki blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alighieri lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alighieri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alighieri tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alighieri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Winogrodzki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A combination from Alighieri does no damage.
Winogrodzki changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Alighieri takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sloppy strikes from Alighieri. Those never looked like landing.
Alighieri misses with a lunging right hand
and Winogrodzki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Alighieri scores with a jab to the body.
Alighieri ducks right into an uppercut from Winogrodzki.
Alighieri looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Winogrodzki is fending him off so far but Alighieri persists. Nope, Winogrodzki circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Alighieri throws a body kick that misses.
And Winogrodzki responds with a good body kick, but Alighieri manages to step out the way in time.
Alighieri throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Alighieri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Good leg kick by Winogrodzki there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Winogrodzki connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alighieri misses with a hook
and Winogrodzki counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Alighieri throws a combination that misses
and Winogrodzki counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Alighieri thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winogrodzki connects with a body shot that sends Alighieri's belly button to the back.
Alighieri takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Winogrodzki is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Winogrodzki scores with a kick to the body.
Alighieri walks into a jab.
Alighieri uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Winogrodzki.
Winogrodzki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Winogrodzki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Winogrodzki catches Alighieri with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Alighieri looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Alighieri uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Winogrodzki.
Alighieri throws a lazy right hand but Winogrodzki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Alighieri throws a nice outside leg kick.
A jab from Winogrodzki finds it's way through Alighieri's defenses.
Alighieri ducks right into an uppercut from Winogrodzki.
Winogrodzki lands with an overhand left.
Winogrodzki cracks Alighieri with a good jab.
An inside leg kick from Alighieri misses.
Alighieri misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alighieri throws a right hand that Winogrodzki ducks under and follows up with a left that Winogrodzki also avoids with ease.
Alighieri fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Winogrodzki has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Alighieri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Winogrodzki.
Winogrodzki throws out a counter right but Alighieri avoids it with no problem.
Alighieri misses with a hook to the body
and Winogrodzki cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Winogrodzki loads up on a big right hand but Alighieri slips the punch.
Alighieri takes a jab right on the kisser.
Alighieri is rocked!
Alighieri swinging wildly here.
Alighieri is looking to clinch but Winogrodzki is avoiding it.
And Winogrodzki tries to counter it with a takedown but Alighieri pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Alighieri walks straight into a right hand from Winogrodzki - that's dropped him! Winogrodzki jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Alighieri from any more punishment! Alighieri complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Oskar Winogrodzki!
After winning the bout, Oskar Winogrodzki 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Jukebox Timebmb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johan Nickson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Timebmb comes to the cage accompanied by Move On Up. Nickson has chosen Flybanger - Cavalry as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jukebox Timebmb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johan Nickson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nickson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Timebmb attempts a counter takedown but Nickson avoids it well and moves away.
Nickson throws a leg kick but Timebmb sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nickson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Timebmb counters with a nice uppercut.
Nickson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Timebmb.
A quick step to the side and Timebmb tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nickson throws a combination that misses
and Timebmb counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Timebmb.
Timebmb wants to control from the top but Nickson keeps moving.
Timebmb wants to pass the guard but Nickson is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Timebmb looking to sit in guard and control but Nickson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Nickson won't allow Timebmb to sweep him here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nickson tries to stand but Timebmb is controlling from the bottom.
Nickson told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nickson stands and steps away. Timebmb gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
A nice leg kick lands there from Nickson.
Some bone on bone action there as Timebmb checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nickson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Timebmb counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Timebmb drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Nickson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Timebmb has Nickson in his guard.
Nickson wanted to stand there but Timebmb had control of the position.
Timebmb working for a triangle but Nickson defends it easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Timebmb throws a nice elbow from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nickson wants to get up but he can't break Timebmb's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We've been hearing good reports from Timebmb's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Nickson stands and steps away. Timebmb gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Nickson throws a big shot that misses.
Timebmb half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nickson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Timebmb moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nickson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Timebmb has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
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!
Timebmb closes the distance and clinches up with Nickson, looking for a takedown. Timebmb pushes Nickson against the cage but Nickson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Nickson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nickson scores with a one two! Timebmb had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Jukebox Timebmb has been cut.
Nickson misses with a two punch combination.
Nickson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nickson doesn't manage to clinch there - Timebmb circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nickson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Nickson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nickson clinches with his opponent.
Nickson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Timebmb.
A frustrated look appears on Nickson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Nickson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nickson lands a jab to the nose.
Nickson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Timebmb.
Timebmb attempts a counter takedown but Nickson avoids it well and moves away.
Nickson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Timebmb circles away quickly and effectively.
Timebmb attempts a counter takedown but Nickson avoids it well and moves away.
Nickson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Timebmb.
Nickson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Timebmb moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Timebmb changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nickson throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Timebmb checks a leg kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Timebmb.
Timebmb checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb swats away the attempt to clinch by Nickson.
Nickson misses with the combination.
Nickson wants to slow Timebmb down by chopping away at his legs.
Nickson throws a solid leg kick but Timebmb takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nickson.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Timebmb checks a leg kick.
Nickson misses with the combination.
Nickson drops Timebmb with a beautiful combination! Timebmb stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nickson is looking for the KO!
Timebmb is rocked!
Nickson throws a right hand that Timebmb ducks under and follows up with a left that Timebmb also avoids with ease.
Oh Timebmb is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Timebmb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nickson.
Timebmb is looking to counter the offense by Nickson and move into the clinch.
Timebmb seems to have got his legs back now.
Timebmb feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Nicksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johan Nickson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jukebox Timebmb's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nickson takes one to the chin there.
A bone on bone clash there as Timebmb blocks the leg kick.
Timebmb fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nickson dances in with a quick combination. Timebmb is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Nickson snaps Timebmb's head back. Timebmb stumbles backwards against the cage. Nickson steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Timebmb's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Timebmb just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Johan Nickson!
Johan Nickson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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