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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalesh Nikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Gee (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kalesh Nikov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Tony Gee's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kalesh Nikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Gee!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikov moves out of range of the strikes.
Kalesh Nikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Gee misses.
Nikov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nikov looks to land a left hand but Gee moved out of range nicely.
Gee cracks Nikov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nikov scores with a shot to the body.
Nikov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gee's guard.
Gee looking to control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Nikov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Nikov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nikov won't allow Gee to sweep him here.
Nikov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gee has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Nikov has managed to get both his arms back between Gee's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gee wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Nikov wants to pass the guard but Gee is keeping the position.
Gee can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Nikov controls the pace.
Gee working for a triangle but Nikov defends it easily.
Nikov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nikov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nikov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gee looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nikov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nikov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nikov trying to control but Gee is working from the bottom.
Gee looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nikov passes into side control.
Nikov scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nikov tries for a kimura but Gee is defending well.
Gee is trying to control Nikov's posture but Nikov avoids it.
Gee taking punishment in the form of punches.
Nikov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gee prevents Nikov from moving into mount.
Nikov wants to control but Gee is keeping him busy.
Nikov landing strikes.
Gee takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Tony Gee has been cut.
Gee gets back to half guard.
Nikov trying to control the action but Gee is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gee tries to kick Nikov off but Nikov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gee is looking to control Nikov's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gee avoid being mounted?
Nikov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Nikov has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Nikov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nikov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Gee is rocked!
Gee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gee.
Gee is still in real trouble! Can Nikov finish him?
Gee trying to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalesh Nikov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tony Gee's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gee seems to have recovered his senses.
Gee defending well as Nikov loads up on a big left hand.
Gee takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nikov looks to land a body kick but Gee moved away.
Gee gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nikov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Gee is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Gee wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Gee is looking to sweep but instead, Nikov has passed into half guard.
Nikov tries to pass to full mount but Gee defends it.
Kalesh Nikov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Nikov's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Nikov's back!
Nikov looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Nikov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Nikov right now.
Nikov fending off the submission attempt from Gee.
Nikov trying to control the hands but Gee breaks the grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gee doesn't have the hooks in and Nikov manages to turn into his guard.
Gee looking for a guillotine here but Nikov defends easily.
Nikov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nikov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Gee is keeping the position for now.
Nikov is in close to Gee's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That has opened up Tony Gee's cut even more.
Nikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nikov preventing the sweep.
Nikov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gee can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gee had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nikov defends it easily.
Gee looking for a sweep. Not yet Gee, not yet.
Nikov trying to control the position from guard on top but Gee is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nikov wants to pass the guard but Gee is keeping the position.
Gee is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nikov defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nikov wants to control from the top but Gee keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kalesh Nikov dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tony Gee's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Nikov cracks Gee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
The cut above Tony Gee's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nikov misses with a lunging right hand
and Gee counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Kalesh Nikov has been cut.
Gee misses with a looping left.
Nikov throws a front kick that sends Gee stumbling back into the ropes.
Nikov gets the takedown into side control.
Gee is looking to reverse the position.
Gee is still trying to improve position.
Nikov controls the position from side control.
Nikov gets to mount! Gee was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gee wants to hold on but Nikov pushes him away.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Nikov cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tony Gee's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kalesh Nikov!
After winning the bout, Kalesh Nikov thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vladimir Petrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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28
265 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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29
260 lbs
11 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chris Palmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vladimir Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmer throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Palmer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Palmer misses with a hook.
Petrov throws a head kick but Palmer moves out of range.
Palmer throws a big counter combination but Petrov scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Chris Palmer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palmer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Palmer throws a body punch but Petrov moves out of range.
Petrov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Palmer throws a low kick, looking for Petrov's leg but Petrov calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Petrov avoids the head kick by Palmer.
Palmer scores with a body shot.
Palmer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer misses the shot to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Petrov blocks the leg kick.
Palmer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Petrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Palmer fails to land the takedown.
Palmer moves out of range as Petrov throws a body kick.
Palmer throws a low kick, looking for Petrov's leg but Petrov calmly moves out of range.
Petrov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Palmer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Petrov tries to clinch but Palmer moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer misses with a straight right.
Petrov feints the counter takedown.
Palmer misses with a double jab.
Palmer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Petrov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Petrov tries to clinch up.
Palmer slips under a jab from Petrov.
Petrov stuffs the takedown attempt from Palmer. Palmer gets slowly back to his feet.
Palmer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Palmer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Petrov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Petrov takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palmer connects with an inside leg kick.
Palmer is looking to wear down Petrov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Petrov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Palmer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab by Petrov.
Palmer tries to land a leg kick but Petrov saw it coming and moves away.
Palmer keeps the fight on the outside.
Palmer throws a hook to the side of Petrov's head but Petrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Petrov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Petrov checks a low kick from Palmer.
Petrov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Palmer's hands.
Palmer connects with a looping right hand.
The fighters circling - Palmer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Palmer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Petrov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Palmer somewhat.
Petrov feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chris Palmer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Palmer swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Petrov feints the counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Palmer dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Palmer throws a leg kick that is checked
so Petrov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Petrov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Petrov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Palmer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Palmer looking for a sweep. Not yet Palmer, not yet.
Palmer keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
Petrov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Petrov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Palmer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Petrov postures up and lands a big shot to Palmer's brow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Petrov is looking to work some ground and pound but Palmer has wrist control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Palmer has his foot on Petrov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Petrov works his way back into a safe position though.
Petrov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov with a nice head shot there.
Petrov with a nice head shot there.
Petrov slips nicely into half guard.
Palmer trying to control here.
Petrov is nestled in close to Palmer, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Petrov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Palmer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Petrov scores with a couple of nice shots.
Palmer has hold of Petrov's hands but Petrov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Palmer is trying to stand up here but Petrov is controlling him well.
Nice strikes from Petrov there.
Palmer looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov lands strikes from half guard.
Petrov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Petrov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Petrov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Palmer keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Palmer taking some punishment here, with Petrov in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Petrov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Palmer has hold of Petrov's hands but Petrov slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Petrov stalling away here and it's allowed Palmer to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Palmer looking to control.
Petrov postures up in Palmer's guard and throws a big left but Palmer blocks it.
Palmer keeping moving, preventing Petrov from controlling successfully.
Palmer trying to keep a closed guard but Petrov is proving a slippery customer.
Petrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Palmer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chris Palmer is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Palmer. Beautiful body shot.
Petrov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Palmer was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Palmer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Petrov wants to clinch up but Palmer keeps it at a distance.
Petrov defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Palmer.
Petrov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Palmer defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Petrov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Palmer misses the target.
Petrov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Petrov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Petrov slips a jab and a cross from Palmer.
Petrov with the counter takedown but Palmer avoids it easily.
Petrov pushes Palmer up against the ropes in a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Petrov.
Petrov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Palmer's elbow.
Petrov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Petrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petrov misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Petrov - that landed with a thud.
Petrov lands with a short shot to the head.
Petrov keeps control of Palmer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Petrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Palmer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Petrov tries to throw a body punch but Palmer avoids it by throwing Petrov back against the ropes.
Palmer misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Petrov.
Petrov is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Palmer pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Petrov struggles to land a body shot inside as Palmer controls his hands.
Petrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Palmer gets through Petrov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrov.
Petrov jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Palmer walks away with a smile on his face. Petrov gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Palmer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Petrov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Palmer misses with a series of wild punches.
Palmer tried to score with a low kick but Petrov checks it.
Petrov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Petrov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Palmer.
Palmer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Petrov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Palmer is looking for a counter combo.
Palmer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Palmer throws a jab but it's blocked by Petrov.
Palmer is looking to chop away at Petrov's legs.
Petrov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Palmer misses with a few strikes there.
Palmer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Palmer tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Petrov swivels and escapes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov wants to clinch up but Palmer keeps it at a distance.
Petrov tries to clinch there but Palmer circles away.
Palmer misses with a wild combination.
Petrov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Petrov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Palmer thows a body kick. Petrov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Petrov tries to close the distance and clinch but Palmer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chris Palmer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Petrov throws a sloppy head kick and Palmer moves out of range easily.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Palmer.
Palmer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Palmer fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Petrov avoids it really well and circles away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A lazy left from Petrov finds it's target.
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 Chris Palmer.
I think Palmer has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tuma Krapala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Johansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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170 lbs
6 - 9 - 0 |
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172 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent 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
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tuma Krapala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Christian Johansson!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johansson works Krapala's body with a nice hook.
A good leg kick by Krapala.
Johansson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Krapala avoids it really well and circles away.
Krapala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johansson.
Johansson throws a shot to the body.
Krapala closes the distance and clinches.
Krapala blocking some punches.
Krapala prevents a body shot from Johansson.
Johansson throws a head punch that misses.
Krapala pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
Krapala throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johansson is trying to stall.
Johansson wants a takedown but no success here.
Johansson misses with the head strike.
Johansson tries a body shot but Krapala blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krapala lands with a light punch inside.
Johansson dodges an elbow strike from Krapala.
Johansson is trying to break free.
Johansson tries to circle away but Krapala has him pinned against the ropes.
Krapala misses with an elbow over the top.
Johansson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Johansson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Krapala seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Johansson can turn it around.
Johansson jumps guard but Krapala turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Tuma Krapala has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Christian Johansson.
Johansson misses with a punch to the body.
Krapala lands an elbow that stopped Johansson in his tracks for a moment.
Krapala lands a nice elbow.
Johansson blocks an elbow strike from Krapala.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Johansson misses with the head strike.
Johansson blocks the elbow strike.
Johansson tries to throw a body punch but Krapala avoids it by throwing Johansson back against the ropes.
Krapala misses with an elbow over the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Krapala keeps control of Johansson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Johansson gets through Krapala's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Johansson fails to land.
Krapala prevents a body shot from Johansson.
Johansson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Krapala lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johansson throws a punch but it's blocked by Krapala.
Krapala effectively controlling the action here.
Krapala throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Johansson breaks the clinch.
Tuma Krapala is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Krapala lands the left hand.
Krapala looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Krapala misses with a looping right.
Johansson misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Krapala.
Krapala uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johansson.
Krapala bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Johansson's head.
Krapala takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Johansson throws a hook but Krapala avoids it easily.
Johansson connects with a body shot.
Christian Johansson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krapala throws a leg kick but Johansson checks it.
Krapala scores with a nice head shot.
Krapala fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johansson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Krapala's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johansson under the eye.
Johansson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Krapala manages to avoid it.
Krapala tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Johansson manages to circle out of the way.
Krapala moves away from the strike by Johansson.
Krapala is looking to counter the offense by Johansson and move into the clinch.
Krapala throws a good cross that connects.
Johansson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krapala circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Johansson tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Krapala wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tuma Krapala!
An out of breath and clearly excited Tuma Krapala thanked Urban Fighter for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darby Gordon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Penn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon comes to the ring accompanied by United Booty Foundation. Penn has chosen Everything in its right place as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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29
217 lbs
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194 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Darby Gordon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, James Penn!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gordon throws a hook but Penn blocks it.
Nice shot lands for Gordon.
It looks like James Penn has been cut.
Gordon drops Penn with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Penn looks back up at him and smiles so Gordon waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Penn is rocked!
Penn blocks a leg kick.
Penn is still on wobbly legs! Can Gordon finish him?
Gordon takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Penn's coach down at Strong like Butterfly was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Penn's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Darby Gordon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Penn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gordon fails to land with a series of punches.
Penn was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Penn seems to have recovered his senses.
Penn scores with a push kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gordon.
Gordon slips a straight right by Penn.
Gordon throws a leg kick but Penn checks it.
Gordon moves out of range of the strikes.
Penn throws a poor cross that misses
and Gordon counters with a crisp right hand that drops Penn! Gordon lets Penn back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Gordon has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gordon there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gordon lands a right hook to the body.
Gordon attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gordon throws a series of punches but Penn avoids them all with ease.
Gordon scores with the left hand. Penn knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gordon cracks Penn on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Penn falls backwards against the ropes. Gordon follows up with more strikes that drop Penn to his knees. Gordon keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Penn! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Darby Gordon!
Darby Gordon thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny Winkler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kyle Collins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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270 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Benny Winkler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kyle Collins!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winkler is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Collins clinches up with Winkler and pushes him back against the ropes.
Collins stalling in the clinch but Winkler improves position.
Collins tries to work over Winkler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Winkler blocking some punches.
Collins working aggressively here.
Collins misses with a punch on the inside.
Collins tries to work over Winkler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Winkler has had enough of the clinch but Collins keeps him there for the moment.
Collins has a couple of punches blocked by Winkler.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winkler blocks an uppercut.
Winkler content to slow the pace in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Collins.
Collins will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Winkler up against the ropes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winkler stalling.
Collins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Winkler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Collins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Collins misses with a body punch.
Winkler blocking some punches.
Winkler taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Winkler is trying to maintain a safe position but Collins gets an underhook and turns Winkler into the ropes.
Collins misses with a punch on the inside.
Collins misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Collins fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Collins.
Collins presses Winkler against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Collins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Collins.
Collins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Collins misses with a hook from the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Collins.
A frustrated look appears on Winkler's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Collins lands a left hand.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Winkler blocks a body shot from Collins.
Winkler wants to get back to striking at distance but Collins won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins cracks Winkler with a nice body shot.
Winkler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Collins has him pressed against the ropes.
Winkler wants to get back to striking at distance but Collins won't allow it.
Collins throws a punch but it's blocked by Winkler.
Collins throws a head punch that misses.
Winkler misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Collins.
Winkler has had enough of the clinch but Collins keeps him there for the moment.
Collins lands a shot to the body.
Collins gets through Winkler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Collins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Winkler blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Collins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Collins struggles to land a body shot inside as Winkler controls his hands.
Winkler's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Collins scores with a body shot.
Collins has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Winkler is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Collins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Collins throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Winkler.
Collins clinches up against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winkler is trying to force a seperation but Collins has the dominant position.
Collins misses with a body punch.
Collins lands with a light punch inside.
Collins pushes Winkler back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Collins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Collins is stalling here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Collins dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Collins throws a quick inside leg kick.
Collins throws a lazy uppercut
and Winkler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Collins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kyle Collins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collins throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Winkler counters with a nice uppercut.
Collins tries to clinch but Winkler moves out of range.
Winkler misses with an uppercut
and Collins counters with a good low kick that Winkler was not able to check.
Collins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Winkler.
Collins darts in trying to clinch
and Winkler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winkler stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Collins.
Collins tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Winkler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Collins wants to clinch but Winkler slips to the side
enabling Winkler to counter with a crisp jab.
Collins listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winkler gets tackled into the ropes by Collins. Collins maintains the clinch.
Winkler prevents a body shot from Collins.
Collins is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Winkler is keeping busy.
A bit of stalling here from Collins.
Collins struggles to land a body shot inside as Winkler controls his hands.
Kyle Collins seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Collins misses with the head strike.
Collins tries a body shot but Winkler blocks it.
Collins tries a body shot but Winkler blocks it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Collins in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Winkler is trying to break the clinch but Collins is controlling him.
Collins wants to stall.
A shot in the inside from Collins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collins tries to work over Winkler's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Collins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Collins keeps control of Winkler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Collins has Winkler pushed against the ropes.
Winkler blocks an uppercut.
Collins is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Winkler.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Collins.
Collins pushes Winkler back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins throws a head punch that misses.
Collins leaning his opponent against the ropes.
Winkler blocks a body shot from Collins.
Stalling in the clinch from Collins.
Collins misses with the head strike.
Winkler prevents a body shot from Collins.
Winkler is trying to force a seperation but Collins has the dominant position.
Winkler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Winkler as Collins tries to tie him up.
Winkler tries to circle away but Collins has him pinned against the ropes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Collins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Collins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Collins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Collins misses with the head strike.
Collins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Collins pushes Winkler back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Winkler working aggressively here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Winkler is trying to maintain a safe position but Collins gets an underhook and turns Winkler into the ropes.
Winkler is looking to control Collins's arms but Collins gets an underhook and turns him. Now Winkler has his back to the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Collins.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyle Collins showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Winkler has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice uppercut there from Winkler.
It looks like Kyle Collins has been cut.
A jab from Collins finds it's way through Winkler's defenses.
Winkler ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Winkler lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Collins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Collins closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Winkler looking to slow down the pace here.
Collins lands a right hand that snaps the head of Winkler backwards.
Winkler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Collins fails to land.
Collins misses with a punch on the inside.
Collins swings wildly with an uppercut but Winkler uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Collins displaying some good clinch control by pressing Winkler up against the ropes.
Collins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Collins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Collins presses Winkler against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Collins.
Collins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Collins gets through Winkler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Collins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Winkler's elbow.
Collins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Collins.
Collins effectively controlling the action here.
Collins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Winkler is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Collins throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Collins gets through Winkler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Collins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Collins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Collins works on Winkler's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winkler blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collins misses with a punch on the inside.
Winkler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Collins misses with the head strike.
Collins can't find room to land a body shot as Winkler controls the action.
Collins slows down the pace here.
Collins works on Winkler's body with a couple of short punches.
Collins working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Winkler blocking some punches.
Collins content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Collins misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winkler blocking some punches.
Winkler blocks an uppercut.
Collins throws a punch but it's blocked by Winkler.
Collins throws a punch but it's blocked by Winkler.
Collins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Winkler backwards.
Collins is looking to control Winkler's arms but Winkler gets an underhook and turns him. Now Collins has his back to the ropes.
Winkler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Collins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Collins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Collins lands a hook to the side of the head.
Benny Winkler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Collins lands a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Collins comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Collins has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 26:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 26:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kyle Collins!
Kyle Collins decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Habana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Mayhem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mayhem comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bullet With A Name by Nonpoint 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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28
200 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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35
195 lbs
28 - 11 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Bryan Habana!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Mayhem!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayhem wants to slow Habana down by chopping away at his legs.
Mayhem scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mayhem connects with a leg kick. Habana looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Mayhem scores with a head kick. Habana tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Habana misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mayhem was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mayhem uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mayhem pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Mayhem stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Habana.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Habana.
Good work by Mayhem as he checks the leg kick.
Habana throws a quick inside leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Mayhem misses.
Mayhem chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Habana can pounce on him.
Habana bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Habana moves away from the strike by Mayhem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayhem works Habana's body with a nice hook.
A leg kick checked by Habana.
Habana throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've been told by Habana's head coaches at Brown House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mayhem rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Habana counters with an outside leg kick.
Mayhem drops Habana with a beautiful combination! Habana stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mayhem is looking for the KO!
Habana is rocked!
Bryan Habana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mayhem moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oh Habana is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Habana throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mayhem sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circle, before Mayhem throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Habana's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Mayhem lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). John Mayhem! John Mayhem retains his middleweight title!
John Mayhem thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Montana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Glenn Benton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Montana comes to the ring accompanied by Push It To The Limit. Benton has chosen Shed Seven - Bully Boy 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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176 lbs
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181 lbs
29 - 21 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
42 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Antonio Montana!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Glenn Benton!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montana moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Benton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Benton misses with a body kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Montana.
Some wild striking there from Benton.
Montana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Benton.
A telegraphed right hand from Benton misses the target.
Benton throws a shot from downtown. Montana moves away and avoids it.
Benton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Montana takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Montana moves out of range of the strikes.
Montana avoids a kick to the body.
Benton scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Benton tries to work over Montana's front leg with a kick but Montana checks it.
Benton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Benton takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Benton misses the shot to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Montana 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Montana lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Benton at a distance.
We've been told by Montana's head coaches at The Barracks - LOD that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Montana lands a left and a right that sends Benton crashing to the canvas! Montana dives into mount looking to finish!
Benton is rocked!
It looks like Glenn Benton has been cut.
Montana looking to control but Benton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montana is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Benton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Benton is trying to stand.
Montana trying to control but Benton is having none of it.
Montana wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Montana trying to control but he's not successful this time.
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.
Montana controlling the position easily from mount.
Benton bucks up and throws Montana to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Montana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benton throws out the jab.
Montana takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Benton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Montana manages to avoid it.
Montana moves into range and connects with a jab.
Benton feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Montana sprawling to the canvas! Montana rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Benton finish him?!
Montana is rocked!
Montana drops his hands momentarily. Benton doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Montana staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Montana doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Glenn Benton!
Glenn Benton is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Glenn Benton thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lou Ferrigno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Steel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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39
265 lbs
27 - 22 - 1 |
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35
282 lbs
13 - 8 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lou Ferrigno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy Steel!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel wants to clinch.
Ferrigno was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steel has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Steel throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ferrigno.
Steel closes the distance and pushes Ferrigno back into the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ferrigno throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel.
Ferrigno's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ferrigno working hard to break the clinch.
Steel lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Steel.
Ferrigno tries to break free but Steel pushes him back against the ropes.
Steel lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steel.
Steel connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Lou Ferrigno has been cut.
Steel crunches a lovely knee into Ferrigno's ribcage.
Ferrigno is breathing heavily.
Steel lands with a left to the head.
Steel lands a shoulder strike.
Ferrigno is working for takedown but Steel is calmly controlling the position for now.
Steel connects with a knee to the head.
Steel tries to land a knee to the head but Ferrigno blocks with his arms.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ferrigno is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Steel is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Ferrigno. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel landing knees to the head.
Steel lands a body shot in the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Ferrigno's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Steel tries to land a knee to the head but Ferrigno blocks with his arms.
Steel gets underhooks to prevent Ferrigno's takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ferrigno tries to circle away but Steel has him pinned against the ropes.
Steel lands a knee to the head.
Steel working Ferrigno over with knees to the body.
Steel misses with a knee strike.
Steel digs a right hand into Ferrigno's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Ferrigno's gas tank.
Steel connects with a knee to the head.
Steel landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Steel with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Steel with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Steel connects with a knee to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Steel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Steel using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ferrigno has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ferrigno wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Steel is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Steel as the two fighters clinch.
Steel tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ferrigno backwards.
Ferrigno tries to break the clinch but Steel is controlling the position.
Steel tries a knee to the head but Ferrigno blocks it.
Steel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steel lands with a light punch inside.
Steel lands a right hand.
Steel misses with a punch to the body.
Steel throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Steel drops Ferrigno with a big knee straight up the middle! Ferrigno is covering up against the ropes but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferrigno takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Steel delivers a nice body kick.
Ferrigno moves out of range of the body kick from Steel.
Ferrigno half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Steel throws a head kick but Ferrigno moves out of range.
Ferrigno looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel tries to clinch but Ferrigno moves out of range.
Steel slips under a jab.
Steel darts in and clinches Ferrigno up against the ropes.
A left hand lands to the body for Steel.
Steel pushes Ferrigno back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steel landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Steel presses Ferrigno against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Steel scores with a shoulder strike.
Steel cracks Ferrigno with a nice body shot.
Steel scores with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel landing some nice looking knees to the body.
A knee to the head by Steel.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Steel.
Steel landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Freddy Steel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lou Ferrigno's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Steel lands a big head kick that sends Ferrigno tumbling to the mat! Steel takes a step backwards and waves Ferrigno back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ferrigno blocks a head kick by Steel.
Steel misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ferrigno throws a big counter combination but Steel scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Steel feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ferrigno sprawling to the canvas! Ferrigno rolls over backwards and springs off the ropes and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Steel finish him?!
Ferrigno is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steel cracks Ferrigno's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Ferrigno slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Steel can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Freddy Steel!
Freddy Steel bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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