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EVO 145: Smell You Later PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zak Drezner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barry Scott (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Drezner comes to the cage accompanied by Cypress Hill - Checkmate. Scott comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bang - By Barry Scott kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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161 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 14 - 4, fighting out of Helsinki, Zak Drezner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Barry Scott!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Scott lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Scott keeps the fight on the outside.
Scott feints the counter takedown.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Scott 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 Drezner has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Drezner and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Nice defenses there by Scott.
A nice inside leg kick there by Scott. That's going to slow Drezner down.
Drezner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drezner is looking to clinch but Scott is avoiding it.
Drezner falls off balance throwing a combination
and Scott counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Scott sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Drezner defending well though.
Scott not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Scott sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Drezner defending well though.
Scott thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Drezner's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Scott wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drezner keeps working.
Drezner avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Scott.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Drezner moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Scott landing with the ground and pound.
Scott works over Drezner with some ground and pound from guard.
Drezner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Drezner keeping moving, preventing Scott from controlling successfully.
Scott throws a big right hand that misses.
Scott looking to pass the guard.
Scott trying to control but Drezner is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drezner is pulling down on Scott's head. It's preventing any offense from Scott, at least for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Scott stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Drezner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Drezner moves into the clinch successfully.
Drezner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Drezner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drezner blocks an uppercut.
Drezner lands a shoulder strike.
Scott lands with a right to the head.
Scott misses with the head strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Drezner.
Drezner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Drezner tries to break the clinch but Scott is controlling the position.
Drezner tries to stall but Scott uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Drezner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Scott swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Drezner is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Scott.
Drezner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scott avoids the body shot from Drezner.
Scott drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Drezner defends it well.
Drezner lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Scott slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Drezner fakes the leg kick and cracks Scott in the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drezner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drezner bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Drezner scores with a push kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drezner rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Scott moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Scott drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Drezner defends it well.
Drezner is looking to clinch.
Scott drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Drezner defends it well.
Drezner rushes Scott and presses him up against the cage.
Drezner blocking some punches.
Drezner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Scott lands a jab to Drezner's midsection.
Scott wants to slow Drezner down by chopping away at his legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Drezner.
Drezner swings for the body but Scott moves out of range.
Drezner clinches with his opponent.
Drezner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Scott is defending well for now.
Drezner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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 Zak Drezner will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Drezner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Drezner fails in his attempt to clinch.
Scott misses with a leg kick.
Drezner swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Drezner throws an overhand right that lands on Scott's shoulder, as Scott tries to avoid the shot.
Drezner blocks a low kick nicely.
Drezner wants to clinch
and Scott counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Drezner wants to get back to full guard.
Drezner is trying to stand back up but Scott is controlling him
Scott trying to advance position but Drezner counters by regaining guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drezner is adopting a defensive guard.
Scott content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drezner wants to get back to his feet but Scott is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Scott working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Scott in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Barry Scott has got the better of the ground game so far.
Scott is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Drezner seems keen to control Scott's posture.
Drezner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Scott trying to control the position from guard on top but Drezner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drezner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
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.
Drezner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Scott is controlling him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Drezner's jab looks to have found its range, popping Scott under the eye.
Drezner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Scott.
Drezner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Drezner walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Scott checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Drezner takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zak Drezner is winning the standup battle so far.
Scott looks to land a combination but Drezner avoids it well.
Drezner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Scott swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Scott feints the counter takedown.
Scott swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Drezner wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Scott throws a right and a left that Drezner avoids nicely.
Drezner is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Drezner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Drezner lands with a straight right. Scott didn't see that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drezner takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Scott pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Drezner lands an overhand right.
Drezner throws a leg kick but Scott sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Drezner thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drezner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zak Drezner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drezner tries to clinch there but Scott circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Drezner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Drezner is looking to clinch.
Zak Drezner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scott looks to land a left hand but Drezner moved out of range nicely.
Drezner is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Drezner.
Drezner lands with a right hand.
Scott stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drezner throws a front kick that sends Scott stumbling back into the cage.
Drezner's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Scott connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Drezner scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Scott tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Drezner is able to avoid easily.
Drezner throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A combination from Drezner does no damage.
Drezner moves out of range as Scott strikes.
Drezner tries to counter by clinching up but Scott breaks away and moves out of range.
Drezner tries to close the distance and clinch but Scott swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drezner tries to clinch but Scott moves out of range.
Drezner tries to land a front kick but Scott steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Scott rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Drezner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Drezner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Drezner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drezner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Scott throws out the jab.
Scott throws a good cross that connects.
Scott misses the shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Barry Scott will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Drezner cracks the inside of Scott's front leg.
Scott with a jab.
Drezner tries to clinch up.
And Scott tries to counter it with a takedown but Drezner pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Drezner keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Scott has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A head kick misses from Drezner.
Scott takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Scott pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Drezner is looking to clinch.
Scott swats away the attempt to clinch by Drezner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Scott or perhaps it was just good defense by Drezner, which made it look bad.
Scott keeps the fight on the outside.
Scott ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Scott is looking to score with low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drezner on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Scott tried to score with a low kick but Drezner checks it.
Scott goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Scott throws a jab but it's blocked by Drezner.
Drezner is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Drezner clinches.
Scott avoids a wild elbow strike from Drezner.
Drezner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scott blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Drezner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drezner blocks a body shot from Scott.
Drezner misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scott.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Drezner is trying to keep an underhook but Scott manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Scott not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Scott is thwarting Drezner's attempts to control the position.
Scott with the ground and pound but Drezner uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Scott's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Drezner has his hands on Scott's head, controlling the position.
Scott pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Drezner is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drezner wants to stand up but Scott is controlling him.
Scott must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Drezner has control of Scott's left arm, preventing Scott from doing any damage.
Scott is looking to work some ground and pound but Drezner has wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Scott finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Scott lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Drezner tries to clinch up but Scott circles away and keeps his distance.
Drezner fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Scott, pushing him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott tries to throw a body punch but Drezner avoids it by throwing Scott back against the cage.
Drezner utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Drezner taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drezner.
Drezner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scotts head.
Drezner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scott managing to block the knees to the body from Drezner.
A short left from Scott.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Scott misses with a punch on the inside.
Scott scores with a hook to the body.
Scott prevents Drezner from breaking the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barry Scott comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Scott has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barry Scott!
Barry Scott took some time post fight to say the following; 'Well after fifty plus fights and plenty of ups and downs I guess it's time I think about retirement.... Well I've got news for you, Barry Scott will never retire!!!!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vlad The Impaler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oswaldo Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The Impaler comes to the cage accompanied by Paragon-Impaler. Sanchez has chosen In The Ghetto - By Elvis Presley as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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30 - 15 - 3 |
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39
172 lbs
34 - 16 - 3 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
30 - 15 - 3, fighting out of Helsinki, Vlad The Impaler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 16 - 3, fighting out of Hilo, Oswaldo Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Impaler fails with a takedown attempt.
Sanchez throws a body punch but The Impaler moves out of range.
The Impaler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The Impaler stuffs the takedown attempt from Sanchez. Sanchez gets slowly back to his feet.
A big left from The Impaler misses.
Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but The Impaler is just out of range.
The Impaler changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jab by Sanchez.
The Impaler connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sanchez throws a chopping leg kick but The Impaler manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The Impaler on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Impaler wants to land a leg kick but Sanchez is out of range.
The Impaler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The Impaler lands a jab to the head.
Sanchez misses with a low kick as The Impaler jumps back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bone on bone clash there as The Impaler blocks the leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from The Impaler, right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sanchez is looking to land body kicks.
The Impaler looks to score with a jab to the body but Sanchez is just out of range.
The Impaler defending well as Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Sanchez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The Impaler misses with a low kick.
Sanchez is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from The Impaler. No joy for Sanchez on that attempt.
Sanchez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with The Impaler, pushing him back against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Sanchez.
Sanchez breaks the clinch.
Sanchez pivots, looking for a leg kick but The Impaler is out of range and Sanchez settles back down.
The Impaler punishes Sanchez's body with a nice straight punch.
The Impaler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Impaler chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The Impaler misses with a double jab.
The Impaler misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sanchez lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The Impaler throws a solid leg kick but Sanchez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at The Impaler.
The Impaler tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The Impaler takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A low kick from Sanchez is predictable there
and The Impaler counters with a nice body shot.
Sanchez throws a low kick but The Impaler moves out of range easily.
The Impaler thows a left - swing and a miss!
The Impaler scoring well with a low kick there.
Sanchez throws a nice head kick!
Sanchez takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Impaler turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A low kick from The Impaler is predictable there
and Sanchez counters with a thumping low kick.
The Impaler throws a nice outside leg kick.
The Impaler moves out of range as Sanchez throws a body kick.
The Impaler throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from The Impaler. Sanchez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sanchez feints the counter takedown.
Sanchez's jab looks to have found its range, popping The Impaler under the eye.
The Impaler looking to score a takedown here. Sanchez is defending well but The Impaler drives through and ends up in Sanchez's guard.
Sanchez is controlling The Impaler's posture.
Sanchez is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The Impaler tries to stand but Sanchez is controlling from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler being controlled here momentarily.
The Impaler preventing the sweep.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sanchez throws a nice outside leg kick.
The Impaler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The Impaler fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sanchez is looking to score with low kicks.
Sanchez is looking to slow The Impaler down with leg kicks.
Sanchez catches The Impaler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sanchez's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Sanchez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The Impaler misses with a head kick.
Sanchez throws the kick towards the body but The Impaler avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. The Impaler does a little dance to reset 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 Vlad The Impaler will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The Impaler shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Sanchez is trying to defend but The Impaler finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
The Impaler decides to return to a standing position.
The Impaler misses with a low kick.
Sanchez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. The Impaler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Sanchez defending well as The Impaler loads up on a big left hand.
The Impaler pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from The Impaler misses the target.
Sanchez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sanchez catches The Impaler with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sanchez throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sanchez fails with the takedown.
Sanchez avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sanchez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sanchez. The Impaler does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sanchez.
The Impaler on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
The Impaler throws a solid leg kick but Sanchez takes the impact on his shin and smiles at The Impaler.
Sanchez waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract The Impaler.
An attempted straight right counter from The Impaler misses the target.
The Impaler takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The Impaler throws a front kick aimed at Sanchez's knee but Sanchez avoids it well.
Sanchez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Impaler tries to avoid it but Sanchez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Impaler to the ground. The Impaler escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Impaler scores with a jab.
Sanchez stuffs the takedown attempt from The Impaler. The Impaler gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanchez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. The Impaler doesn't seem bothered though.
Sanchez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. The Impaler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The Impaler lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sanchez looks to land a body kick but The Impaler moved away.
Oswaldo Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The Impaler scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The Impaler connects with a jab.
Sanchez is rocked!
The Impaler swats away the attempt to clinch by Sanchez.
The Impaler avoids the body shot from Sanchez.
Sanchez throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and The Impaler counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A nice leg kick lands there from Sanchez.
Sanchez checks a leg kick.
The Impaler moves out of range of the body kick.
The Impaler moves out of range of the strikes.
Sanchez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Sanchez.
Sanchez looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sanchez takes a swing at The Impaler's ribcage but misses.
The Impaler swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The Impaler plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Impaler lands with an overhand left.
Sanchez is still on wobbly legs! Can The Impaler finish him?
The Impaler on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Sanchez misses.
The Impaler looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sanchez!
The Impaler stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Sanchez shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good work by Sanchez as he checks the leg kick.
Sanchez looks up at the clock. Bad move! The Impaler lands a right hand from hell, dropping Sanchez. The Impaler pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad The Impaler!
Vlad The Impaler decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alfredo Torres (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konrad Kurze (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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145 lbs
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34
130 lbs
37 - 23 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Alfredo Torres!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Konrad Kurze!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Kurze darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Torres shoots in but no luck this time.
Torres thuds his right hand into Kurze's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Torres misses with a lunging right hand
and Torres takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice jab there from Kurze.
Donk. Torres catches Kurze right on the button with a cross.
Good exchange - Torres coming out on top.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kurze. That's going to slow Torres down.
Torres fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kurze checks it well.
Kurze dives in and scores a takedown into Torres's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Torres is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Torres has his foot on Kurze's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kurze works his way back into a safe position though.
Torres not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kurze trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurze missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torres is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Torres working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Kurze doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Kurze manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Kurze from controlling successfully.
Torres trying to control the position.
Kurze is in close to Torres's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kurze trying to control the position from guard on top but Torres is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kurze passes Torres's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Torres wants to get back to his feet.
Torres is defending against the submission attempts here by Kurze.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kurze trying to control from half guard but Torres is working away.
Torres looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
My spies in Saboteur's Playground inform me that Kurze has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kurze slips a nice elbow through Torres's hands, connecting with Torres's forehead.
Kurze is nestled in close to Torres, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres regains full guard. Nicely done.
Torres wants to sweep but no luck.
Torres is working hard here to advance position.
Kurze working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kurze working some strikes from top position.
Kurze makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kurze landing with the ground and pound.
Torres wants to sweep but no luck.
Kurze has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kurze lands a couple of digs.
Kurze cracks Torres with a solid left hand.
Kurze trying to control but Torres is working from the bottom.
Torres will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kurze scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kurze is in close to Torres's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kurze wants to control from the top but Torres keeps moving.
Torres keeping full guard, as Kurze tries to pass.
Torres wants to sweep here but Kurze controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kurze accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Torres keeping moving, preventing Kurze from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kurze thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Kurze looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konrad Kurze dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kurze takes a swing at Torres's ribcage but misses.
Kurze chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Torres can pounce on him.
Torres thows a leg kick but Kurze checks it
and Kurze makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Torres.
Torres avoids the body shot from Kurze.
Kurze moves away from the strike by Torres.
Kurze steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Torres.
Torres throws a leg kick but Kurze sees it coming and moves out of range.
Torres throws an overhand right that lands on Kurze's shoulder, as Kurze tries to avoid the shot.
Kurze is trying to counter with his kicks.
Torres throws a body punch but Kurze moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Torres tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kurze defends well and Torres ends up having to push Kurze into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kurze closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Torres did well to prevent Kurze getting side control.
Kurze has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Torres is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kurze scores with a couple of nice shots.
Konrad Kurze has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Kurze wants to take a breather but Torres is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurze drops an elbow to the side of Torres's head.
Kurze is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ground and pound from Kurze.
Torres is trying to maintain the position but Kurze is very close to passing his half guard.
Torres is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Torres looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kurze working Torres over with strikes.
Kurze controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kurze wants to free his trapped foot but Torres is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Kurze not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kurze seems to be looking for submissions.
Kurze is trying to control the action in half guard but Torres is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Torres manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kurze drops back, looking for a kneebar! Torres looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Torres looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Torres!
Torres has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Torres throws a leg kick
and Kurze counters with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres avoids the body shot from Kurze.
Kurze scores with a hook.
Torres shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Torres misses with a right hand
and Kurze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kurze throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Torres throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Torres.
Kurze doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Torres. Kurze does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kurze with a nice cross.
Torres dives in and scores a takedown into Kurze's guard.
Kurze looking to hit a scissor sweep but Torres is one step ahead there.
Torres has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kurze is proving hard to escape from.
Kurze is looking for a triangle but Torres pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kurze has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Torres can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kurze has his foot on Torres's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Torres works his way back into a safe position though.
Torres tries to stand but Kurze is controlling from the bottom.
Kurze trying to keep a closed guard but Torres is proving a slippery customer.
Kurze bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Torres's guard.
Kurze working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Torres's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Konrad Kurze showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Torres avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Torres tests Kurze's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kurze connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A head kick misses from Kurze.
Torres swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Torres does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kurze walks into a left hand.
Torres lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kurze's sensitive parts.
Kurze swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurze thumps Torres with a low kick.
Torres ducks under a wild hook from Kurze.
Torres swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Torres takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kurze attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Torres throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Kurze's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurze throws a front kick that sends Torres stumbling back into the cage.
Torres misses with a straight right.
Alfredo Torres seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torres throws a low kick but Kurze moves out of range easily.
Kurze swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Torres counters with an outside leg kick.
Torres is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kurze sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A big left from Kurze misses.
Torres throws a jab but it's blocked by Kurze.
A left lands for Kurze.
Kurze misses with a wild body shot.
As Kurze backs away, Torres returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kurze throws the kick towards the body but Torres avoids it.
Konrad Kurze seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kurze avoids the body shot from Torres.
Nice uppercut lands for Torres. That snapped Kurze's head back.
Torres gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Torres takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kurze thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Torres if he has to take too many more of those.
Alfredo Torres has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Konrad Kurze is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kurze.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kurze. Torres does a little dance to reset his feet.
Torres takes a swing at Kurze's ribcage but misses.
Torres fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kurze.
Torres cracks a nice hook into Kurze's ribs.
Torres tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kurze is able to avoid easily.
A slow jab from Kurze misses its intended target.
Torres lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Torres throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Torres scores with a nice strike.
Kurze bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Torres throws a looping overhand right but Kurze ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Kurze was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kurze throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Torres stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Torres is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kurze.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kurze missing with a left hand there. Torres was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kurze shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kurze scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kurze. Torres does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kurze is looking to land body kicks.
Kurze slips under a jab from Torres.
Kurze misses with a kick to the body.
Torres shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kurze looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Kurze lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Torres wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torres is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kurze's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Torres has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kurze is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Torres.
Kurze trying to control the action but Torres is working from the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Torres is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alfredo Torres.
Well Kurze has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Konrad Kurze!
Konrad Kurze managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Reaper Combatwear, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Michel Rodalgo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Waru Kuzuri (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodalgo's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ace of Spades - By Motorhead. Waru Kuzuri has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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40
156 lbs
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150 lbs
39 - 17 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Michel Rodalgo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
39 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Waru Kuzuri!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circle momentarily. Rodalgo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rodalgo lands a lovely overhand right.
Kuzuri tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rodalgo was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuzuri.
A jab from Kuzuri misses.
Kuzuri throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rodalgo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kuzuri sprawls and moves away.
Kuzuri looks to land a combination but Rodalgo avoids it well.
Both fighters circling a little - Kuzuri finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kuzuri changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rodalgo.
A big right from Rodalgo misses.
Rodalgo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kuzuri misses with a head kick.
Rodalgo misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuzuri tries a head kick but it misses.
Rodalgo misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuzuri takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rodalgo missing with a left hand there. Kuzuri was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuzuri lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kuzuri swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rodalgo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kuzuri.
Rodalgo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuzuri.
Rodalgo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kuzuri misses the jab.
Waru Kuzuri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodalgo doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rodalgo with a jab.
Kuzuri moves out of range of the leg kick from Rodalgo.
Kuzuri fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rodalgo.
Kuzuri takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rodalgo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kuzuri on the side of the head.
A jab lands there for Kuzuri.
Rodalgo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kuzuri as he jumps to the side.
Rodalgo has managed to clinch.
Rodalgo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rodalgo breaks the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Kuzuri. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kuzuri.
Rodalgo misses with a straight right.
Rodalgo throws a looping overhand right but Kuzuri ducks down to avoid it.
Rodalgo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuzuri.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodalgo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kuzuri doesn't seem bothered though.
Kuzuri ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rodalgo moves away.
Waru Kuzuri is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodalgo lands a body shot.
Kuzuri lands a jab.
Rodalgo avoids the head kick by Kuzuri.
Kuzuri swings for the body but Rodalgo moves out of range.
Kuzuri throws a body punch but Rodalgo moves out of range.
Kuzuri misses with an uppercut. Rodalgo saw that one coming.
Kuzuri throws a front kick aimed at Rodalgo's knee but Rodalgo avoids it well.
Rodalgo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rodalgo misses with a looping left.
Kuzuri misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A combination from Kuzuri does no damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodalgo chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kuzuri can pounce on him.
A big right from Kuzuri misses.
Rodalgo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kuzuri motions for Rodalgo to come forward. Kuzuri throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kuzuri staying out of range there.
Kuzuri is looking to slow Rodalgo down with leg kicks.
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!
Kuzuri swings for the body but Rodalgo moves out of range.
Kuzuri bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Despite the aggression on Kuzuri's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A good leg kick by Kuzuri.
Kuzuri fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodalgo manages to avoid it.
Rodalgo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri swings for the body but Rodalgo moves out of range.
Kuzuri throws a leg kick which misses Rodalgo's front leg but catches the back leg as Rodalgo tries to avoid it.
Rodalgo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Waru Kuzuri dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Rodalgo tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kuzuri pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rodalgo is out of range and Kuzuri settles back down.
Kuzuri has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kuzuri jabs at Rodalgo's body.
Kuzuri stalks Rodalgo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Rodalgo's face. Rodalgo staggers backwards, shaken.
Kuzuri connects with the punch.
Kuzuri throws a hook but Rodalgo avoids it easily.
Rodalgo ducks under a wild hook from Kuzuri.
Rodalgo moves out of range as Kuzuri throws a body kick.
Kuzuri tries to bum rush Rodalgo with a series of wild strikes but Rodalgo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rodalgo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Kuzuri takes a swing at Rodalgo's ribcage but misses.
Kuzuri throws a jab when Rodalgo was well out of range.
Kuzuri misses with a hook. Rodalgo ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodalgo is looking to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Kuzuri. Beautiful body shot.
Kuzuri misses with a low kick.
Rodalgo tries to counter with a takedown but Kuzuri is quick to defend against it.
Rodalgo blocks a low kick nicely.
Rodalgo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kuzuri tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kuzuri moves out of range of the leg kick from Rodalgo.
Rodalgo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuzuri moves away.
Kuzuri jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodalgo ducks under a wild hook from Kuzuri.
Kuzuri misses with a low kick.
Kuzuri lands a nice looking body kick.
Rodalgo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kuzuri to score with a decent uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodalgo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kuzuri counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kuzuri avoids the body shot from Rodalgo.
Kuzuri shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Rodalgo eats them both and turns towards Kuzuri to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Rodalgo is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Kuzuri! Rodalgo is out on his feet! Kuzuri rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Rodalgo is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Rodalgo is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Waru Kuzuri!
After winning the bout, Waru Kuzuri thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Michel Rodalgo had this to say: 'Does my hair still look good?'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Simeon Malaya (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ninja Monk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Monk has chosen On To The Next One as his entrance music. 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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180 lbs
38 - 14 - 0 |
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37
176 lbs
35 - 24 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Simeon Malaya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ninja Monk!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monk throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Malaya feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Malaya is looking to chop away at Monk's legs.
Monk's coach down at Gutz Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Monk's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Monk ducks under a wild hook from Malaya.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Monk! But no joy.
Monk throws a jab when Malaya was well out of range.
Malaya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Monk manages to avoid it.
Malaya on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Monk lands a body shot.
Malaya throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Monk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Malaya.
Nice shot by Malaya.
Malaya scores with a three punch combo!
Malaya scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Malaya dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donk. Malaya catches Monk right on the button with a cross.
Malaya pivots, looking for a leg kick but Monk is out of range and Malaya settles back down.
Monk swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Monk thuds his shin into the meat of Malaya's side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malaya takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Malaya scoring well with a low kick there.
Malaya displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Monk throws out the jab.
Malaya scoring well with a low kick there.
Malaya stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A thudding body kick lands there by Malaya!
Malaya uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Malaya throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Malaya tries to work over Monk's front leg with a kick but Monk checks it.
A head kick from Monk lands but Malaya takes it in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malaya throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A big left from Monk misses.
Malaya tries to work over Monk's front leg with a kick but Monk checks it.
Malaya scores with a push kick.
Simeon Malaya seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malaya misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Monk misses with a wild body shot.
Monk swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Malaya counters with a nice leg kick.
Malaya digs a good body shot into Monk's ribs.
Malaya throws a hook but Monk avoids it easily.
Monk closes the distance but Malaya moves to the side
and Malaya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Monk closes the distance looking to clinch
and Malaya counters with a left to the body.
Monk is looking to land body kicks.
Monk connects with a looping right hand.
Monk lands a glancing blow to the side of Malaya's head.
Malaya tries a head kick but it misses.
Monk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Monk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malaya.
Monk's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Malaya connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Monk scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monk closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Malaya darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Monk thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Monk misses.
Monk misses with the body kick
and Malaya makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Monk tries to land a front kick but Malaya steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Malaya slips under a jab from Monk.
Monk avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Monk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Malaya thows a left - swing and a miss!
A good leg kick by Malaya.
Malaya is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Malaya throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Monk makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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!
Monk throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A punch combination from Malaya misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Monk 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Monk lands with a good body shot.
Malaya is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Malaya tries to move into range but Monk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Malaya throws a hook to the side of Monk's head but Monk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Monk ducks under a wild hook from Malaya.
Malaya smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Malaya shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Malaya throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Monk counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Monk on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Monk waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malaya.
Malaya fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malaya slips a straight right by Monk.
Monk has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Monk there as he acknowledges the shot.
Malaya misses with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simeon Malaya dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Monk cracks Malaya with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Simeon Malaya is winning the standup battle so far.
Malaya throws a body shot but no joy.
Monk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Malaya lands a right hook to the body.
Malaya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Monk.
Monk tries to land a front kick but Malaya steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Malaya swinging wildly here.
Monk scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monk tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Monk throws a lazy right hand but Malaya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Monk fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Malaya looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Monk tries to land a body kick
enabling Malaya to counter with a crisp jab.
Malaya throws a low kick but Monk avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malaya slips under a jab.
Malaya lands a slapping body shot.
Monk takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Malaya throws a jab but it's blocked by Monk.
Malaya takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Monk might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Malaya has got the better of the exchanges.
Malaya connects with a good right hand that stumbles Monk. Monk circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Malaya throws a chopping leg kick but Monk manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Malaya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Monk moves away.
A good leg kick by Malaya.
Malaya blocks the body kick.
Monk with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Malaya to score with a decent uppercut.
Malaya avoids a punch combination nicely.
Malaya misses with an uppercut
and Monk counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Malaya thinking.
Monk swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Malaya counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Malaya connects with a body shot that sends Monk's belly button to the back.
Monk wants to clinch up but Malaya keeps it at a distance.
Good work by Monk as he checks the leg kick.
Monk throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Monk chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Monk lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Malaya swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Monk.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Malaya, right into the meat.
Monk throws a shot to the body.
Malaya tests Monk's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Malaya takes a swing at Monk's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Malaya.
Monk moves away from the strike by Malaya.
Monk's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Monk throws a head kick but Malaya moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monk blocks a jab.
A head kick misses from Malaya.
Malaya throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Monk checks the leg kick.
Donk. Monk catches Malaya right on the button with a cross.
Malaya keeps the fight on the outside.
Monk takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Malaya misses the shot to the body.
Monk on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Malaya. Malaya obviously looking to wear him down.
Malaya scoring well with a low kick there.
Malaya with a nice cross.
Malaya wants to land a leg kick but Monk is out of range.
Monk throws a jab but it's blocked by Malaya.
Monk moves out of range of the leg kick from Malaya.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malaya takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Malaya appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Malaya darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Malaya looks to throw the jab but Monk is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Malaya sizes up Monk with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice body kick from Malaya.
A thudding body kick lands there by Monk!
Malaya blocks a head kick by Monk.
Malaya misses with an uppercut
and Monk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Malaya looks to score with a jab to the body but Monk is just out of range.
A big left from Malaya misses.
Malaya is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Monk can do to turn this around?
Monk moves out of range as Malaya strikes.
Malaya moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Malaya misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Simeon Malaya dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Malaya throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Monk counters with a stiff right hand.
Malaya throws the kick towards the body but Monk avoids it.
Malaya misses with a straight right.
Malaya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Monk.
Malaya blocks the body kick.
Malaya scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Monk doesn't seem bothered though.
Malaya lands a jab.
Monk has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Malaya lunges at Monk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Monk's hand.
Malaya takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malaya takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Malaya throws a shot from downtown. Monk moves away and avoids it.
Monk jabs Malaya right on the nose. Malaya blinks but takes it well.
Malaya throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
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!
Monk takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malaya misses with a wild combination.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Monk, right into the meat.
Malaya connects with an inside leg kick.
A big right from Malaya misses.
Malaya throws a leg kick
and Monk counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Malaya 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 Monk has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Monk and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Malaya works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Monk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Malaya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Monk misses the target.
Malaya throwing a counter right hand but Monk manages to avoid it.
Monk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A leg kick checked by Malaya.
Monk throws a jab when Malaya was well out of range.
Ninja Monk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malaya staying out of range there.
Malaya lands a really nice looking cross but Monk seems unphased.
Malaya swings for the body but Monk moves out of range.
And Monk responds with a good body kick, but Malaya manages to step out the way in time.
Malaya lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Monk on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Monk uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malaya.
Monk is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Monk looks for the body kick but Malaya saw that one coming.
Malaya appears to be looking for a big counter.
Malaya feints and then cracks Monk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Monk down.
Malaya throws out a powerful jab.
Malaya is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Good work by Monk as he checks the leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Monk, right into the meat.
Malaya tries to land a front kick but Monk steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monk attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Monk pivots, looking for a leg kick but Malaya is out of range and Monk settles back down.
Malaya checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Malaya.
Malaya throws a leg kick but Monk checks it.
Malaya slips under a jab from Monk.
Malaya throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Monk on the side of the head.
Monk connects with a leg kick. Malaya looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Malaya lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Monk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Malaya slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Malaya checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monk misses with the combination.
Malaya misses the body punch
and Monk counters with a nice uppercut.
Monk thuds his right hand into Malaya's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice uppercut there from Malaya.
Monk throws a front kick aimed at Malaya's knee but Malaya avoids it well.
Malaya lands a nice leg kick that just misses Monk's sensitive parts.
Monk missing with a left hand there. Malaya was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jab by Malaya.
Malaya goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Monk moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Malaya looks to land a left hand but Monk moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Monk misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Simeon Malaya showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Malaya has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Simeon Malaya!
Simeon Malaya thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Ninja Monk was interviewed post fight and said 'Another close decision lost? Maybe ToTT wrote that I won? '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anabol Asteroid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zbynek Taticzek (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Asteroid's entrance music is Asteroid. A fine choice. Taticzek is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Feuer Frei. Anabol Asteroid could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Zbynek Taticzek's chin.
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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
52 - 27 - 5, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anabol Asteroid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zbynek Taticzek!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Donald Grub and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taticzek lands a nice shot that snaps Asteroid's head back.
Taticzek misses with a hook. Asteroid ducked under it nicely.
Asteroid was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Asteroid tried to score with a low kick but Taticzek checks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Asteroid misses the target.
Asteroid sets himself, and Taticzek steps forward looking for the clinch! Asteroid avoids it this time.
Asteroid uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Taticzek.
Taticzek uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Asteroid.
Taticzek throws a low kick but it's checked well by Asteroid.
Taticzek misses with a low kick as Asteroid jumps back.
Asteroid looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Asteroid walks into a stiff left hand from Taticzek.
A low kick from Taticzek is predictable there
and Asteroid finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Asteroid throws a low kick but it's checked well by Taticzek.
Asteroid fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Taticzek.
Asteroid looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Asteroid slips a jab and a cross from Taticzek.
A big left from Asteroid misses.
Taticzek wants to counter with a clinch but Asteroid pushes him away.
Asteroid slips a jab and a cross from Taticzek.
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!
Asteroid throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taticzek looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Taticzek checks the leg kick nicely there.
Taticzek unleashes a big counter combination but Asteroid bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taticzek works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Asteroid avoids the body shot from Taticzek.
Taticzek ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Asteroid moves away.
Asteroid throwing a counter right hand but Taticzek manages to avoid it.
Asteroid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taticzek.
Taticzek throws a shot to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Taticzek.
Asteroid looks for the body kick but Taticzek saw that one coming.
Taticzek throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Asteroid throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Taticzek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Asteroid misses.
Taticzek drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slow jab from Taticzek misses its intended target.
That kick from Taticzek tenderised Asteroid's leg. Asteroid is trying to keep his angry face on.
Asteroid throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asteroid throws a hook but Taticzek avoids it easily.
It seemed like Taticzek was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Asteroid lands a nice leg kick that just misses Taticzek's sensitive parts.
Asteroid is looking to slow Taticzek down with leg kicks.
A jab from Taticzek does it's job there.
Asteroid throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Taticzek.
Taticzek is rocked!
It looks like Zbynek Taticzek has been cut.
Asteroid lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Taticzek falls backwards - clearly groggy! Asteroid dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anabol Asteroid!
Anabol Asteroid decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Noel Contemprato (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brandon Marsden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Contemprato's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Cats. Marsden is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Feiticeira by Deftones. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
40 - 20 - 4, fighting out of London, Noel Contemprato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Brandon Marsden!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marsden shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Marsden showed some decent athleticism there.
Marsden is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Marsden slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Contemprato prevents Marsden from improving position.
Contemprato gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsden trying to pass the guard but Contemprato defending well.
Contemprato wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Contemprato manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Contemprato wants to sweep but no luck.
Marsden tries to free his leg and advance position but Contemprato is retaining full guard.
Marsden missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Contemprato keeping full guard, as Marsden tries to pass.
Contemprato is pulling down on Marsden's head. It's preventing any offense from Marsden, at least for the moment.
Marsden wants to pass the guard but Contemprato is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Contemprato is trying to keep Marsden in close.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Marsden trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
A big right from Contemprato misses.
Contemprato uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marsden.
Marsden swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Contemprato was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Marsden.
Marsden throws a leg kick but Contemprato checks it.
Marsden fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Contemprato is out of range.
Marsden shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Contemprato sprawls well. Contemprato wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Marsden gets slowly back to his feet.
Marsden is looking to land body kicks.
Contemprato blocks a head kick by Marsden.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contemprato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Marsden. Contemprato shrugs it off though.
Contemprato uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marsden.
Contemprato throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Contemprato misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marsden.
Contemprato scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Contemprato throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marsden counters with a three punch combo that has Contemprato backing up. Contemprato nods at Marsden to acknowledge the strikes.
Contemprato slips under a jab from Marsden.
Contemprato misses with a wild body shot.
Marsden throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Contemprato thuds a left hand into Marsden's body.
Marsden's corner calls for a 1-2. Marsden obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Marsden shoots in for a double leg but Contemprato sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Contemprato throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsden misses with a series of wild punches.
Contemprato looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marsden looks to score with a jab to the body but Contemprato is just out of range.
Marsden scores with a nice right hand.
Marsden lands with a nice body punch.
Marsden throws a push kick but Contemprato slaps the foot to one side.
Contemprato was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Marsden missing with a left hand there. Contemprato was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Contemprato blocks a head kick by Marsden.
Marsden throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Contemprato throws a body punch but Marsden moves out of range.
Marsden changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Contemprato misses with a body shot.
Marsden tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Noel Contemprato seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Contemprato throws the left hand but Marsden avoids the punch easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Marsden dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Marsden misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Contemprato makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Contemprato swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Marsden counters with a stiff right hand.
Contemprato misses with a low kick.
Marsden swings widly with a right hand
and Contemprato counters with a right hand to the body.
Contemprato lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Contemprato chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Decent striking displayed by Contemprato there.
An inside leg kick from Marsden misses.
Contemprato avoids the body shot from Marsden.
Marsden pivots, looking for a leg kick but Contemprato is out of range and Marsden settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Contemprato swinging wildly here.
Contemprato throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Contemprato throws a series of strikes that have Marsden backpedaling.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marsden takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contemprato throws a big shot that misses.
Noel Contemprato is winning the standup battle so far.
Contemprato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marsden moves out of range as Contemprato strikes.
Contemprato tried to score with a low kick but Marsden checks it.
Contemprato blocks a head kick by Marsden.
A bone on bone clash there as Marsden blocks the leg kick.
Contemprato throws a half hearted mid kick.
A big right from Marsden misses.
Contemprato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marsden steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Contemprato.
Contemprato swings for the body but Marsden moves out of range.
Contemprato connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Marsden's hands.
Marsden moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsden misses with a jab, cross combination.
Marsden bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Contemprato's head backwards.
Marsden fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Marsden misses with an uppercut. Contemprato saw that one coming.
Contemprato is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Contemprato looks to score with a jab to the body but Marsden is just out of range.
Marsden pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Marsden ducks right into an uppercut from Contemprato.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marsden misses the body punch
and Contemprato counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Contemprato takes a swing at Marsden's ribcage but misses.
Marsden avoids the body shot from Contemprato.
Contemprato misses with a left hand
letting Marsden counter with a right hand.
Contemprato dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Contemprato chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Contemprato looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Contemprato lands a nice hook to Marsden's body. Marsden takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A solid leg kick lands there for Contemprato.
Contemprato misses the shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Marsden.
Marsden throws the kick towards the body but Contemprato avoids it.
Contemprato looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Marsden cracks the inside of Contemprato's front leg.
Contemprato misses with a kick to the body.
Contemprato misses with a wild body shot.
Marsden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marsden fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Contemprato is out of range.
Contemprato fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Marsden has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Marsden works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Marsden has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Contemprato will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marsden throws a looping overhand right but Contemprato ducks down to avoid it.
Marsden lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Marsden uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Contemprato.
Contemprato fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Marsden manages to avoid it.
Marsden now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Contemprato swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Contemprato is looking to wear down Marsden with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Contemprato throws a low kick, looking for Marsden's leg but Marsden calmly moves out of range.
Marsden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marsden scores with a nice body kick.
Marsden takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Contemprato swings for the body but Marsden moves out of range.
Marsden misses with a head kick.
A big right from Marsden misses.
Marsden's corner calls for a 1-2. Marsden obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Contemprato scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Noel Contemprato dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Contemprato takes a swing at Marsden's ribcage but misses.
Contemprato tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Despite the aggression on Marsden's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A head kick from Contemprato lands but Marsden takes it in his stride.
Contemprato throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marsden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A quick step to the side and Contemprato tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Contemprato throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Contemprato throws a leg kick which misses Marsden's front leg but catches the back leg as Marsden tries to avoid it.
Contemprato checks a leg kick nicely.
Marsden takes a swing at Contemprato's ribcage but misses.
Marsden's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Contemprato. Marsden does a little dance to reset his feet.
Marsden doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Contemprato moves out of range as Marsden strikes.
Contemprato tried to counter with a leg kick but Marsden avoided it.
Contemprato throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Marsden on the side of the head.
Marsden connects with an inside leg kick.
Contemprato works the jab nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsden slips under a jab from Contemprato.
Contemprato checks a leg kick.
Contemprato lands a two punch combo.
Contemprato misses with an uppercut.
Marsden feints the counter takedown.
Contemprato showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Marsden.
Nice cross by Contemprato.
Contemprato avoids a punch combination nicely.
Marsden misses with a right hand
and Contemprato counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Contemprato keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Contemprato throws a low kick but Marsden avoids it.
Marsden unleashes a big counter combination but Contemprato bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marsden looks to land a combination but Contemprato avoids it well.
Marsden throws an off balance right hand
and Contemprato counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marsden avoids the body shot from Contemprato.
Contemprato swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Marsden feints the counter takedown.
Marsden lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Contemprato tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marsden was well out of range. Poor timing from Contemprato.
Marsden throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Contemprato.
Contemprato was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Marsden.
A big right from Marsden misses.
Marsden scores with a body shot.
Marsden uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Contemprato.
Marsden gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Contemprato.
Contemprato throws a body punch but Marsden moves out of range.
Marsden appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsden throws a sloppy head kick and Contemprato moves out of range easily.
Contemprato takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Contemprato drops Marsden with a beautiful combination! Marsden stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Contemprato is looking for the KO!
Marsden is rocked!
It looks like Brandon Marsden has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Contemprato.
Marsden is still on wobbly legs! Can Contemprato finish him?
Marsden thows a left - swing and a miss!
Contemprato throws a quick inside leg kick.
Marsden misses with a left hand
and Contemprato counters with a left to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Contemprato misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Contemprato with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Marsden looks up at the clock. Bad move! Contemprato lands a right hand from hell, dropping Marsden. Contemprato pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Noel Contemprato!
Noel Contemprato decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Brandon Marsden spoke after the fight, saying 'I didn't lose that fight in my mind. True victory is to give all of yourself, without regret. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Dragunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacque Schtrappe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dragunov comes into the arena with 2pac-Uppercut blaring out of the sound system. Schtrappe comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Nitzer Ebb - Violent Playground kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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146 lbs
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169 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sergei Dragunov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
37 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jacque Schtrappe!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dragunov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Schtrappe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Schtrappe walks forward, straight into a front kick from Dragunov.
Schtrappe throws a wild body kick that Dragunov sees coming a mile off.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Dragunov.
Dragunov sizes up Schtrappe with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Schtrappe with a nice cross.
Dragunov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schtrappe was well out of range. Poor timing from Dragunov.
Dragunov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Schtrappe throws a hook to the side of Dragunov's head but Dragunov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dragunov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Schtrappe feints a counter leg kick.
Dragunov lands with a kick to the ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dragunov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Dragunov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dragunov tries to score with a low kick but Schtrappe moves his leg out of the way.
Schtrappe's coach down at Homunculus Alembic was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Schtrappe's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Schtrappe connects with an inside leg kick.
Schtrappe throws a wild body kick that Dragunov sees coming a mile off.
Dragunov scores with a hook to the body. Schtrappe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dragunov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Schtrappe is able to avoid easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dragunov digs a good hook to Schtrappe's body.
Dragunov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Schtrappe at a distance.
Schtrappe checks a leg kick.
Schtrappe takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dragunov does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dragunov throws a body punch but Schtrappe moves out of range.
Schtrappe misses with a low kick as Dragunov jumps back.
Dragunov half committed to a counter leg kick.
Schtrappe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dragunov 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 big left from Schtrappe misses.
Dragunov moves out of range of the leg kick from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe moves out of range of the strikes.
Schtrappe is looking to chop away at Dragunov's legs.
A little feinted left hand from Dragunov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dragunov misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Dragunov does no damage.
Dragunov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schtrappe moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Schtrappe, right into the meat.
Schtrappe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Schtrappe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dragunov fakes the leg kick and cracks Schtrappe in the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schtrappe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dragunov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dragunov.
Dragunov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Dragunov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dragunov. Schtrappe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Schtrappe misses with a left hand
and Dragunov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Schtrappe loads up on a big right hand but Dragunov slips the punch.
Dragunov throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Dragunov misses the target.
Schtrappe moves out of range of the leg kick from Dragunov.
Schtrappe slips a jab from Dragunov.
Schtrappe throws a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schtrappe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Schtrappe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dragunov has time to react.
A good leg kick by Schtrappe.
Schtrappe takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Schtrappe throws a body punch but Dragunov moves out of range.
Schtrappe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dragunov on the side of the head.
Jab from Schtrappe.
Schtrappe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dragunov.
Dragunov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Schtrappe misses with a head kick.
Dragunov is looking to slow Schtrappe down with leg kicks.
Schtrappe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dragunov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dragunov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dragunov misses with a shot to the body
and Dragunov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dragunov tries to land a leg kick but Schtrappe saw it coming and moves away.
Schtrappe scoring well with a low kick there.
Both fighters circling a little - Schtrappe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Schtrappe thumps Dragunov with a low kick.
Dragunov just misses with a punch to the body.
Dragunov is looking to wear down Schtrappe with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Dragunov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Schtrappe is out of range and Dragunov settles back down.
Dragunov throws a hook but Schtrappe blocks it.
Dragunov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Schtrappe throws a jab when Dragunov was well out of range.
Dragunov throws a lazy uppercut
and Schtrappe finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Dragunov tries to land a front kick but Schtrappe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schtrappe scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dragunov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dragunov misses with a leg kick.
Schtrappe replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dragunov blocks it well.
Schtrappe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dragunov's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergei Dragunov dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dragunov throws an overhand right that lands on Schtrappe's shoulder, as Schtrappe tries to avoid the shot.
Schtrappe gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dragunov.
Schtrappe misses with a low kick as Dragunov jumps back.
Schtrappe cracks Dragunov with an open hand slap.
Dragunov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Dragunov. That snapped Schtrappe's head back.
Schtrappe misses with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from Dragunov misses.
Schtrappe stalks Dragunov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dragunov's face. Dragunov staggers backwards, shaken.
Dragunov is rocked!
It looks like Sergei Dragunov has been cut.
Sergei Dragunov is winning the standup battle so far.
Dragunov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Schtrappe moves away.
Schtrappe looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Oh Dragunov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dragunov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Schtrappe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dragunov's sensitive parts.
Dragunov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Schtrappe lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dragunov will feel that in the morning.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dragunov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Schtrappe has time to react.
Schtrappe throws a nice inside leg kick.
A low kick from Dragunov is predictable there
and Schtrappe scores with a counter punch that sends Dragunov to the canvas! Schtrappe smells blood - he's punishing Dragunov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Dragunov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jacque Schtrappe!
Jacque Schtrappe took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
The defeated Sergei Dragunov had this to say: 'Revenge is like the sweetest joy next to getting pussy so mothafucka!! i fucking demand a rematch or else get me some pussy to fuck hard.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shavo Odin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiny McGee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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World class boxer
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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
25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shavo Odin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tiny McGee!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Odin lands a big head kick that sends McGee tumbling to the mat! Odin takes a step backwards and waves McGee back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Tiny McGee has been cut.
Odin ducks under a wild hook from McGee.
McGee fails to land with a series of punches.
McGee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Odin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
McGee drives through and clinches with Odin against the cage.
Odin manages to break the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Odin ducks under a wild hook from McGee.
Odin cracks the inside of McGee's front leg.
Odin throws a head kick but McGee moves out of range.
Odin slips a straight right by McGee.
McGee misses with a hook.
Odin throws a head kick that misses.
Odin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
It looks like Shavo Odin has been cut.
Nice body punch from McGee.
McGee blocks the body kick.
McGee swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee missing with a left hand there. Odin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Odin feinted with a counter takedown.
Odin throws a hook to the side of McGee's head but McGee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Odin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiny McGee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGee throws a series of punches but Odin moves out of range.
Odin tries to counter with a takedown but McGee is quick to defend against it.
Odin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Odin wants to land a leg kick but McGee is out of range.
McGee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Odin throws a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Odin misses.
McGee throws a lazy right hand but Odin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Odin ducks under a wild hook from McGee.
Odin lands a slapping body shot.
Odin throws a sloppy head kick and McGee moves out of range easily.
McGee throws a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Odin at a distance.
Odin throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McGee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Odin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McGee moves out of range of the leg kick from Odin.
A little jabbing left from McGee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
McGee moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
McGee throws a good cross that connects.
McGee clinches with his opponent.
McGee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Odin just leaning against McGee, taking a breather.
McGee working aggressively here.
Odin trying to control the position but instead, McGee has worked for underhooks and has pushed Odin into the cage.
McGee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee tries a body shot but Odin blocks it.
McGee manages to break the clinch.
McGee misses the jab.
Odin throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
McGee looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Odin throws a front kick aimed at McGee's knee but McGee avoids it well.
Odin looks to throw a body kick
and McGee counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big left from McGee misses.
McGee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
McGee steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Odin. That one must have hurt.
Odin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from McGee misses.
McGee looks to score with a jab to the body but Odin is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odin connects with a solid leg kick.
Odin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McGee scores with a nice right hand.
McGee lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice shot lands for McGee.
Odin throws a head kick that misses.
McGee wants to clinch up but Odin keeps it at a distance.
McGee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Odin counters with a nice leg kick.
McGee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McGee misses with an uppercut.
McGee misses with a right hand
and Odin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McGee misses with a hook. Odin ducked under it nicely.
Odin throws a quick counter kick to the body but McGee avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tiny McGee will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Odin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
The crowd cheers as McGee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Odin doesn't seem phased though.
Odin wants to land a leg kick but McGee is out of range.
Odin throws a body shot but no joy.
McGee cracks Odin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Donk. McGee catches Odin right on the button with a cross.
Tiny McGee seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Odin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGee.
Odin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McGee scores with a nice strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! McGee crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Odin - the referee stops the clock and McGee gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Odin. McGee manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Odin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
McGee lands a nice shot that snaps Odin's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Odin slips under a jab from McGee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Odin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from McGee on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Odin is looking to wear down McGee with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Odin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Odin tries to pull guard but McGee holds him up against the cage and eventually Odin drops back down to his feet.
McGee struggles to land a body shot inside as Odin controls his hands.
McGee breaks the clinch.
Odin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Odin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McGee checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Nice shot by McGee.
McGee throws an overhand right that lands on Odin's shoulder, as Odin tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Odin half committed to a counter leg kick.
McGee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Odin looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
McGee lands with a hook. Odin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Odin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGee.
Odin thinks about countering with a body kick.
McGee takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Odin is predictable there
letting McGee counter with a right hand.
McGee tests Odin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McGee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Odin throws a low kick but McGee avoids it.
Odin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odin throws a sloppy body shot
and McGee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Odin misses with a takedown attempt
and McGee counters with a nice right hand that sends Odin toppling to the canvas! Odin scrambles and gets back to his feet - can McGee finish him?!
Odin is rocked!
Odin is looking to score with low kicks.
Oh Odin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGee throws a shot from downtown. Odin moves away and avoids it.
Odin seems to have got his legs back now.
A low kick from Odin is predictable there
and McGee counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Odin thinking.
Odin misses with an attempted mid kick.
McGee lands a big uppercut and Odin crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Odin looks OK. McGee waves Odin back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGee missing with a left hand there. Odin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGee drops Odin with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Odin! McGee dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tiny McGee!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tolo Seia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thomas Boothe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seia comes to the cage accompanied by Limp Bizkit - Thieves. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
37 - 14 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tolo Seia!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
34 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thomas Boothe!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boothe staying out of range there.
Seia thows a body kick. Boothe tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Boothe slips a jab from Seia.
Boothe throws a looping overhand right but Seia ducks down to avoid it.
Seia was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Boothe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Seia scores with a shot to the body.
Boothe throws a jab but it's blocked by Seia.
Seia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boothe misses with a body shot.
Seia has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boothe finds it's way round the side to connect with Seia's head.
Seia avoids the body shot from Boothe.
Seia looks to land a left hand but Boothe moved out of range nicely.
Boothe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Seia misses with a hook. Boothe ducked under it nicely.
Boothe scores with a jab. Seia acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boothe moves into range and connects with a jab.
Boothe bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Boothe.
A nice combination there by Boothe.
Donk. Seia catches Boothe right on the button with a cross.
A big left from Boothe misses.
Boothe throws a leg kick but Seia checks it.
Seia takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boothe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big right from Seia misses.
Boothe throws a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Boothe throws a poor cross that misses
and Seia makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Boothe scores with a push kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boothe.
Seia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boothe was well out of range. Poor timing from Seia.
Boothe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Boothe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Seia was well out of range. Poor timing from Boothe.
Boothe misses with a straight left.
Boothe scores with a head kick.
It looks like Tolo Seia has been cut.
Thomas Boothe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boothe slips under a jab from Seia.
Seia misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Seia misses.
Boothe scores with a kick to the midsection.
Seia scoring well with a low kick there.
Seia darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boothe slips under a jab from Seia.
Good leg kick by Boothe there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheers as Boothe lands an impressive looking overhand right. Seia doesn't seem phased though.
Boothe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Seia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boothe misses with a body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Seia on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Boothe avoids a kick to the body.
Boothe raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Boothe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boothe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Seia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boothe throws a poor cross that misses
and Seia counters with a stiff right hand.
Boothe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Seia under the eye.
A big right from Seia misses.
Boothe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Boothe misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seia throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It seemed like Boothe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Seia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boothe. Boothe obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boothe lands with a slapping head kick.
Seia on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Boothe tries a head kick but it misses.
Boothe looks to land a body kick but Seia moved away.
Seia misses with a left hand
and Boothe counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Seia! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Boothe!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Boothe!
Thomas Boothe is the new light heavyweight champion!
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