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HWP: Brown vs. Bova PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenji Aoki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Toni Urg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Kenji Aoki has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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294 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kenji Aoki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toni Urg!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urg moves into the clinch successfully.
Aoki jumps guard and drags Urg to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Aoki thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Aoki throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Aoki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Urg gets to his feet - Aoki follows without any prompting.
Aoki wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aoki looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Aoki shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Urg napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Aoki is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aoki misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Urg isn't going anywhere.
Aoki working away.
Aoki misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Aoki throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Urg is trying to get back to half guard.
Aoki is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Urg knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Aoki working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Urg manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Aoki could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Aoki wants to work for an arm triangle but Urg is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Urg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Urg avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Aoki.
Aoki is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Urg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Urg managing to control the position.
Urg throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Urg trying to control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Aoki fails in his attempt to clinch.
Urg darts in looking for a takedown but Aoki gets double underhooks and turns Urg into the cage.
Aoki scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Urg gets back to full guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aoki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aoki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aoki is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aoki working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Aoki dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Aoki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Aoki jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aoki doesn't manage to clinch there - Urg circles away.
Urg throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Aoki tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Urg is in Aoki's guard.
Aoki is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Urg is aware though and is defending well.
Aoki keeping moving, preventing Urg from controlling successfully.
Aoki is looking for a triangle but Urg pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aoki has an active guard here but Urg has managed to pass into half guard.
Aoki wants to improve his position but Urg is controlling well.
Aoki 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urg performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Urg wants to take a breather but Aoki is having none of it.
Aoki is looking to improve his position.
Urg looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Urg is trying to work for a kimura but Aoki is defending well.
Urg is working for an americana but Aoki has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Urg was thinking about the submission.
Aoki has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Urg can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Aoki looking to hit a scissor sweep but Urg is one step ahead there.
Aoki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Urg can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki keeping full guard, as Urg tries to pass.
Aoki is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Urg wants to control from the top but Aoki keeps moving.
Aoki wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Aoki looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Urg controlling from the top position.
Urg in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Urg moves into range and clinches up with Aoki.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Urg breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Urg throws a sloppy head kick and Aoki moves out of range easily.
Aoki closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Urg quickly recovers to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Kenji Aoki will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Aoki gets the takedown into side control.
The strikes coming from Aoki are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Urg parries the strikes from Aoki easily there. Aoki is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Urg to escape.
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Aoki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Urg, who protects the arm well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Urg manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Aoki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Urg pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urg passes to side control.
Urg lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Aoki manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Urg wants to improve his position but Aoki is controlling well.
Aoki looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Urg keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Aoki missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Urg wants to control but Aoki is keeping busy.
Aoki lands strikes from half guard.
Urg makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Aoki fails with an attempt to clinch.
Aoki feints and then cracks Urg's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Urg down.
Urg avoids a kick to the body.
Urg fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aoki changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Urg looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Aoki wants to control but Urg is keeping him busy.
Urg can't do much from the bottom here.
Urg is looking for a sweep.
Aoki thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Urg's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Urg keeps working.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Urg is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Aoki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Aoki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Urg keeps working.
Aoki takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aoki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kenji Aoki showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Aoki, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kenji Aoki!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jay Jays (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Owens (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jay Jays has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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228 lbs
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270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Basic striking
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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
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jay Jays!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnny Owens!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jays misses the shot to the body.
Jays throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Owens was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Owens instigates a clinch.
Owens slowing the pace effectively.
Owens lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jays backwards.
Owens lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jays lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Owens backwards.
A shot in the inside from Owens.
Owens makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Owens blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jays trying to land knees to the body.
Owens lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jays backwards.
Owens should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Jays with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Owens lands a hook that snaps the head of Jays backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Owens blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Owens avoiding damage as Jays throws knees to the body.
Owens dodges an elbow strike from Jays.
Jays really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Owens lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Owens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Owens taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Owens lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Owens managing to block the knees to the body from Jays.
Owens makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Owens scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jays tries a knee to the head but Owens blocks it.
Owens holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Owens misses with some punches.
Owens is looking to control Jays's arms but Jays gets an underhook and turns him. Now Owens has his back to the cage.
Owens avoiding damage as Jays throws knees to the body.
Owens is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jays is keeping busy.
Owens lands with a short shot to the head.
Jays tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Owens avoids it.
A hook to the body from Owens.
Jays tries a body shot but Owens blocks it.
Jays working aggressively here.
Jays blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jays working aggressively here.
Owens managing to block the knees to the body from Jays.
Owens pushes Jays back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Owens will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jays up against the cage.
Come on Owens - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Owens swings wildly with an uppercut but Jays uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jays.
Owens works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jays with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jays tries to land knees in the clinch but Owens avoids the damage to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Owens throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jays's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Owens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Owens blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jays trying to stall but Owens improves his position.
Owens lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jays backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jays with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jays missing with knees to the body.
Owens leaning his opponent against the cage.
Owens pushes Jays back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Owens avoiding damage as Jays throws knees to the body.
Owens is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Owens scores with a nice short uppercut.
Owens pressing his opponent against the cage.
Owens lands with a left to the head.
Owens lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Owens lands an uppercut.
Jays is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Owens is defending well for now.
Owens works on Jays's body with a couple of short punches.
Owens scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owens lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Owens lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jays backwards.
Owens taking a breather.
Jays pushes off an throws an elbow but Owens leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jays's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Owens is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Owens lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Owens misses with the head strike.
Owens tries to stall but Jays uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Jays with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Owens misses with the head strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jays takes a shot to the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Owens tries to stall but Jays uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Owens lands a left hand.
Owens lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jays backwards.
Owens lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jays with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Owens dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Owens tries to clinch but Jays is having none of it.
Jays misses with a hook
and Owens makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jays fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Owens scores with a jab to the head.
Owens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jays.
Jays on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Owens lands a jab to the nose.
Owens thuds a left hand into Jays's body.
Jays looks to throw a body kick
and Owens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Owens misses with a straight right.
Jays was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice defenses there by Jays.
Jays throws a hook but Owens avoids it easily.
Owens moves out of range of the body kick.
Jab, jab by Owens - just one landing.
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!
Owens tries to close the distance and clinch but Jays swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice body punch from Jays.
Nice shot by Owens.
Owens lands an overhand right.
Jay Jays seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Owens lands a jab to the nose.
A jab from Owens finds it's way through Jays's defenses.
Owens avoids a punch combination nicely.
Owens throws an overhand right that lands on Jays's shoulder, as Jays tries to avoid the shot.
Owens scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jays in his tracks.
Jays is looking to clinch.
Jays drops his hands momentarily and Owens takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jays. Owens does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jays staying out of range there.
As Owens tries to get set, Jays tries to push him back and clinch up but Owens manages to avoid the attempt.
Owens misses with an uppercut. Jays saw that one coming.
A quick step to the side and Jays tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Owens uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jays.
Owens lands with a nice body punch.
Jays fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Owens manages to avoid it.
Jays motions for Owens to come forward. Jays throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Owens lands a nice shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Owens tries to clinch there but Jays circles away.
Owens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jays misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Owens lands with a good body shot.
Owens dodges the punch combination from Jays.
Owens throws out a loose jab but Jays uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jays throws a body punch but Owens moves out of range.
Owens connects with a body shot that sends Jays's belly button to the back.
Owens cracks Jays with an open hand slap.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jays.
Johnny Owens is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jays on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Owens throws a jab when Jays was well out of range.
Jays appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jays needs to keep his hands up - Owens had a free shot at his head there.
Jays slips under a jab from Owens.
Jays on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jays has his takedown stuffed
and Owens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jays misses with a looping left.
Owens misses with an uppercut. Jays saw that one coming.
Jay Jays is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Owens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jays paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jays drops his hands momentarily and Owens takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Owens moves into the clinch successfully.
We've been informed that Owens has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
A nice left hand lands by Owens.
Owens has Jays pressed against the cage.
Owens lands a left hand.
Jays using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Owens has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Johnny Owens seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Owens lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jays backwards.
Owens lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Owens blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jays throws an elbow but misses.
Jays is trying to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Owens scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Owens.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Owens lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nice body punch from Owens - that landed with a thud.
Owens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Owens working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Owens blocks an elbow strike from Jays.
Jays tries to land knees in the clinch but Owens avoids the damage to the body.
Owens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Owens misses with a hook to the ribs.
Owens works on Jays's body with a couple of short punches.
Owens lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jays trying to land knees to the body.
Owens scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Owens scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Owens lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Owens 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 cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Owens fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jays looks to land a body kick but Owens moved away.
Owens takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Owens throws out a loose jab but Jays uses good head movement to avoid it.
Owens with a hook.
Jays throws a front kick aimed at Owens's knee but Owens avoids it well.
Owens bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Owens connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Owens gets a clinch.
Owens managing to block the knees to the body from Jays.
Jays tries a knee to the head but Owens blocks it.
A body shot lands from Owens.
Owens stalling in the clinch but Jays improves position.
A short right from Owens on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Owens.
Owens fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Owens lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jays backwards.
Owens presses Jays against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jays tries to land knees in the clinch but Owens avoids the damage to the body.
Owens gets through Jays's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Owens lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jays backwards.
Owens tries to stall but Jays uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Owens.
Jays lands a body punch in the clinch.
Owens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Owens avoiding damage as Jays throws knees to the body.
Jays tries to land knees in the clinch but Owens avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Owens on the inside.
Jays trying to land knees to the body.
Jays tries to land knees in the clinch but Owens avoids the damage to the body.
Jays tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Owens avoids it.
Owens trying to stall but Jays improves his position.
Owens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Owens avoids the elbow strike from Jays, against the cage.
Owens scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jays throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Owens blocks it with crossed arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jays blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Owens.
Owens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Owens on the inside.
Jays blocks an uppercut.
Owens is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Jays content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Jays's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Owens lands with a left to the head.
Owens lands with a short shot to the head.
Jays with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Owens throws a punch but it's blocked by Jays.
Owens avoiding damage as Jays throws knees to the body.
Owens lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Owens lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Owens lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Owens.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jays tries a knee to the head but Owens blocks it.
Jays is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Owens is defending well for now.
Jays tries a knee to the head but Owens blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Owens.
Owens working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jays tries to land knees in the clinch but Owens avoids the damage to the body.
Owens cracks Jays with a nice body shot.
Owens looking to stall.
Jays misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Owens.
Jay Jays has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Owens lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jays backwards.
Jays goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Owens blocks an elbow strike from Jays.
Owens stalls.
A right hand to the body from Owens.
Owens avoiding damage as Jays throws knees to the body.
Owens content to slow the pace in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Owens takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jays tries a knee to the head but Owens blocks it.
Stalling in the clinch from Owens.
Jays is looking to control Owens's arms but Owens gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jays has his back to the cage.
Owens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jays tries a body shot but Owens blocks it.
Owens works on Jays's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Owens.
Owens lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Owens on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jays throws a knee to the head but misses.
Owens lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jays.
Owens lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Owens lands a shoulder strike.
Jays tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Owens avoids it.
Owens working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Owens comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Owens has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Johnny Owens!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amos Miguel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Schoolboy Lamar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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23
278 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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259 lbs
6 - 7 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amos Miguel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Schoolboy Lamar!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miguel darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Miguel wants to work for an arm triangle but Lamar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Miguel wants to work for an arm triangle but Lamar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Miguel is working for a kimura but Lamar is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miguel is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Lamar defends it well.
Miguel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miguel uses his free foot to push down on Lamar's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lamar.
Miguel looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Lamar is in all sorts of trouble here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lamar can do anything to dispel that myth.
Miguel swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Lamar is now in Miguel's guard. A big mistake from Miguel there, giving up the dominant position!
Lamar not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miguel trying to control the position here.
Miguel working for a triangle but Lamar defends it easily.
Miguel is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miguel pulls Lamar in close to his closed guard and prevents Lamar from doing any damage or advancing position.
Miguel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lamar's guard.
Lamar should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Miguel is looking to work some ground and pound but Lamar has wrist control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Miguel content to stall in guard here.
Miguel trying to control but Lamar is working from the bottom.
Miguel drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Miguel jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Miguel might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miguel thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Amos Miguel dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Miguel throws a hook but Lamar blocks it.
Lamar forces Miguel back against the cage and clinches.
Lamar just leaning against Miguel, taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Miguel as Lamar tries to tie him up.
Lamar missing with knees to the body.
Miguel avoids a wild elbow strike from Lamar.
Lamar is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Miguel avoiding damage as Lamar throws knees to the body.
Miguel on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamar lands a nice knee to the body.
Lamar misses with an elbow strike.
Lamar is trying to maintain a safe position but Miguel gets an underhook and turns Lamar into the cage.
Lamar lands an elbow that stopped Miguel in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Amos Miguel has been cut.
Miguel fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miguel has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lamar after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Amos Miguel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miguel pulls guard effortlessly.
Miguel striking off his back.
Miguel is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Miguel wants to work for an arm triangle but Lamar is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Miguel is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lamar has managed to free his arm - good work.
Miguel is trying to work for a kimura but Lamar is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miguel maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Lamar could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Miguel has cracked it and Lamar is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Miguel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Amos Miguel!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Junk Memorex (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Justice Church (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Junk Memorex could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Justice Church's chin.
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41
226 lbs
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290 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Junk Memorex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Justice Church!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Church misses with an uppercut
and Memorex counters with a stiff right hand.
Church comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Memorex uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Church.
Memorex swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Church lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Church misses with a lunging right hand
and Memorex counters with a left and a right that stings Church.
Church throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A counter left hand to the body from Memorex misses its target.
Church just misses with a punch to the body.
Memorex is looking for a counter combo.
Church throws a hook to the side of Memorex's head but Memorex sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little feinted left hand from Memorex on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Church throws an off balance right hand
and Memorex counters with a series of strikes. Church will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Memorex ducks under a wild hook from Church.
Church lands with a cross.
Memorex avoids the body shot from Church.
A little feinted left hand from Memorex on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Memorex slips a straight right by Church.
A telegraphed right hand from Church misses the target.
Church sends Memorex crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Church is motioning to the referee to let Memorex up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Memorex is rocked!
Church throws a jab but it's blocked by Memorex.
Memorex appears to be looking for a big counter.
Oh Memorex is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Church throws a shot from downtown. Memorex moves away and avoids it.
Church drops Memorex with a huge uppercut! Memorex drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Church is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Justice Church!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Barrett Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Travis Lucas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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35
218 lbs
13 - 8 - 1 |
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42
208 lbs
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Cardio machine |
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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
13 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barrett Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Travis Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucas misses with a head kick.
Johnson checks a leg kick.
Johnson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Lucas scores with a head kick. Johnson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
It looks like Barrett Johnson has been cut.
Lucas tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lucas lands a jab.
Lucas tries to score with a low kick but Johnson moves his leg out of the way.
Johnson fails with a takedown attempt.
Lucas appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lucas misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Johnson.
Lucas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Johnson.
Lucas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Johnson misses with a hook to the body
and Lucas counters with a nice low kick that buckles Johnson's knee momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas connects with a solid leg kick.
Lucas takes a jab right on the kisser.
Johnson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lucas counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Barrett Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice sprawl there from Lucas as Johnson shoots in.
Despite the aggression on Lucas's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lucas pushes Johnson away with a front kick.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Lucas avoids it well.
A bone on bone clash there as Johnson blocks the leg kick.
Johnson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lucas sprawls and moves away.
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Lucas counters with a nice leg kick.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Lucas tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Lucas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lucas throws out a counter right but Johnson avoids it with no problem.
Lucas fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lucas napping and manages to drive through into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lucas gets back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucas is not content to let Johnson control the position.
Lucas trying to control but Johnson postures up.
Johnson is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Lucas to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Lucas is looking to stand back up but Johnson counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lucas.
Lucas tries to get to full guard but Johnson has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Johnson connects with a nice short shot to Lucas's temple.
Lucas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Johnson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Johnson is keen to just control but Lucas is a slippery customer.
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Lucas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Lucas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Johnson is trying to control. Lucas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Johnson sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Johnson is looking to advance position but Lucas won't allow it.
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Johnson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Lucas won't allow Johnson to pass to mount.
Lucas wants to improve his position but Johnson is controlling well.
Johnson 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.
Johnson wants to pass the guard but Lucas is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Travis Lucas will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Barrett Johnson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Johnson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lucas's head backwards.
Lucas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Lucas misses the body punch
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into side control. Lucas won't be happy with that.
Johnson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lucas keeps working.
Johnson taking a breather here.
Lucas prevents Johnson from improving position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucas takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Johnson tries to advance to mount but Lucas denies him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lucas is trying to get back to half guard.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Lucas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson has knee on belly momentarily but Lucas bucks him off and regains half guard.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Lucas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lucas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Johnson.
Johnson wants to work for an arm triangle but Lucas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Johnson is looking to take a break and control but Lucas is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Johnson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Johnson tries to control but Lucas wriggling away.
Johnson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Lucas wants to hold on but Johnson pushes him away.
Johnson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Johnson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Johnson throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Lucas because Johnson loaded up on that one.
Johnson looking to ground and pound but Lucas is blocking nicely.
Lucas wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Johnson.
Johnson with the ground and pound from mount.
It looks like Travis Lucas has been cut.
Johnson looking to finish Lucas with some ground and pound. This is bad for Lucas!
Johnson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson landing shots from mount.
Lucas is rocked!
Johnson postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Lucas in real trouble here! The ref calls for Lucas to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Barrett Johnson!
A very excited looking Barrett Johnson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Frost (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Jackson Frost has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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23
270 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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25
231 lbs
7 - 13 - 1 |
Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jackson Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jason Taylor!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Jason Taylor has been cut.
Taylor gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Taylor breaks from the clinch.
Frost throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Taylor shoots for a takedown but Frost saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Frost displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Taylor.
Taylor wants to clinch up but Frost keeps it at a distance.
Taylor dives in and grabs Frost's left leg, looking for a takedown. Frost pushes down on Taylor's head and hops out.
Jackson Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jason Taylor.
Frost connects with a looping right hand.
Horrible takedown attempt by Taylor or perhaps it was just good defense by Frost, which made it look bad.
Taylor scores with a takedown into Frost's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frost controlling Taylor's posture.
Taylor throwing strikes from guard but Frost blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Taylor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Taylor wants to control from the top but Frost keeps moving.
Taylor missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Taylor lands a couple of elbows.
Frost on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Frost tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Frost has control of Taylor's left arm, preventing Taylor from doing any damage.
Frost keeping moving, preventing Taylor from controlling successfully.
Taylor in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Frost pushes Taylor away with a front kick.
Frost seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Frost steps in with a hook that catches Taylor right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Frost follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Taylor looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Frost!
A very excited looking Jackson Frost rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Biggie Shackleton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ludovic Presle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ludovic Presle acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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26
201 lbs
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225 lbs
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Solid boxing
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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
11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Biggie Shackleton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ludovic Presle!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Presle cracks Shackleton with an open hand slap.
Shackleton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Shackleton slips a jab and a cross from Presle.
A punch combination from Presle misses.
Ludovic Presle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shackleton closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Shackleton lands in his opponent's guard.
Presle keeping full guard, as Shackleton tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shackleton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Presle is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Shackleton accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Shackleton throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Presle avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Shackleton forces his way into half guard.
Presle is trying to stand.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Shackleton lands a nice short elbow.
Ground and pound from Shackleton.
Shackleton thows a huge punch but Presle dodges it nicely.
Shackleton seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Presle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Shackleton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Presle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shackleton.
Shackleton not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Shackleton trying to pass the guard but Presle defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shackleton is keen to just control but Presle is a slippery customer.
Shackleton prevents Presle from standing back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Presle displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Biggie Shackleton has been cut.
Shackleton fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Presle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Presle looks to land a body kick but Shackleton moved away.
Shackleton ducks right into an uppercut from Presle.
Presle throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab from Presle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Presle misses with a hook. Shackleton ducked under it nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Shackleton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shackleton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shackleton takes a jab right on the kisser.
Presle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shackleton throws out the jab.
Presle throws a poor cross that misses
and Shackleton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Shackleton throws a strike but Presle rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Shackleton wants to stand up but Presle is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shackleton controls Presle momentarily but Presle frees himself.
Shackleton has a closed guard, preventing Presle from standing up.
Presle gets to his feet - Shackleton follows without any prompting.
Shackleton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Shackleton shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shackleton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shackleton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Presle but Presle pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Biggie Shackleton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shackleton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ludovic Presle will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Biggie Shackleton's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shackleton walks into a jab.
Ludovic Presle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Presle lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Shackleton is rocked!
Presle shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Shackleton takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Presle sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Shackleton bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ludovic Presle!
Ludovic Presle 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe The One Armed Man (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Martin comes to the cage accompanied by Downstait - This Is My Life. The One Armed Man is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Stand Up To be C**ted. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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240 lbs
28 - 18 - 0 |
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Excellent MT
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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
22 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrew Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joe The One Armed Man!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin looks for a takedown but The One Armed Man sprawls well.
Martin dives in for a single leg takedown but The One Armed Man sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Martin tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but The One Armed Man swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andrew Martin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martin closes this distance looking for a takedown but The One Armed Man circles away.
The One Armed Man drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Martin defends it well.
Martin shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. The One Armed Man defends it nicely.
The One Armed Man closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Martin's guard.
Martin throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! The One Armed Man escapes and throws Martin's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Martin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The One Armed Man lands a nice forearm strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but The One Armed Man wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Martin taking punishment in the form of punches.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Martin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The One Armed Man is chipping away with strikes.
The One Armed Man scores with punches from side control.
Martin is trying to improve his position.
The One Armed Man content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
The One Armed Man lands some shots froms side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin is looking for a sweep.
Martin taking punishment in the form of punches.
Martin tries to buck The One Armed Man off but The One Armed Man is having none of it.
Martin struggling a bit here.
The strikes coming from The One Armed Man are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The One Armed Man working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The One Armed Man scores with punches from side control.
Check out the look on The One Armed Man's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Martin is rocked!
The One Armed Man lands a strong strike to the head of Martin. That's dazed him! The One Armed Man looking to finish here. Martin is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - The One Armed Man lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe The One Armed Man!
After winning the bout, Joe The One Armed Man 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ales Zhandunka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bob's choice of entrance music: Notkea rotta - Itä meidän. Ales Zhandunka has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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291 lbs
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278 lbs
20 - 29 - 1 |
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World class 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
38 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ales Zhandunka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 29 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Billy Bob!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhandunka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bob was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhandunka.
Bob has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Bob swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhandunka is looking to counter punch.
Bob will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zhandunka throws an off balance right hand
and Bob cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zhandunka lands a nice shot to the body.
Zhandunka ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zhandunka ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bob moves away.
Bob ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhandunka moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Zhandunka.
Bob throws an overhand right that lands on Zhandunka's shoulder, as Zhandunka tries to avoid the shot.
Bob closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zhandunka circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Zhandunka misses its target.
Bob with a poor takedown
letting Zhandunka counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhandunka lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bob gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zhandunka counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ales Zhandunka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Bob.
Bob shoots in for a double leg but Zhandunka sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zhandunka connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zhandunka lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bob uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zhandunka.
A jab from Bob misses.
Zhandunka scores with a sloppy right hand. Bob should have avoided that one.
Bob misses with a hook. Zhandunka ducked under it nicely.
Nice body punch from Bob.
Zhandunka tries to move into range but Bob moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhandunka lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Zhandunka is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bob looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zhandunka is fending him off so far but Bob persists. Nope, Zhandunka circles away and we're back to standing.
Bob takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bob is rocked!
Bob looks to land a left hand but Zhandunka moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Zhandunka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bob shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zhandunka pinned against the cage. Zhandunka gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zhandunka lands a lovely overhand right.
Bob tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zhandunka sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bob somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zhandunka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zhandunka is looking to counter punch.
Zhandunka punishes Bob's body with a nice straight punch.
Bob cracks Zhandunka with an open hand slap.
Zhandunka misses with an uppercut.
Bob on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zhandunka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhandunka stuns Bob with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bob misses with an uppercut.
Zhandunka misses with a body shot.
Zhandunka uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bob has time to react.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bob works Zhandunka's body with a nice hook.
Zhandunka lands with a cross.
Bob shoots and misses
and Bob takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhandunka looks to throw the jab but Bob is out of range.
Zhandunka is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bob is still on wobbly legs! Can Zhandunka finish him?
Zhandunka fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Bob to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Bob looks to clinch but Zhandunka throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Bob taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ales Zhandunka!
Our winner, Ales Zhandunka, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bushido Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Anthony Bova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Brown might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Lights Please - J Cole. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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280 lbs
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43
351 lbs
22 - 26 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bushido Brown!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Anthony Bova!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown throws a head kick but Bova moves out of range.
Bova is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bova shoots for a takedown but Brown saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Brown misses with a head kick.
Brown throws a nice looking combination but Bova bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bova.
Brown is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Brown looks to score with a jab to the body but Bova is just out of range.
Brown scores with a nice body kick.
Brown looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Brown connects with a body shot that sends Bova's belly button to the back.
Bova looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Brown lands an elbow that stopped Bova in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Anthony Bova has been cut.
Bova tries to pull guard but Brown holds him up against the cage and eventually Bova drops back down to his feet.
Bushido Brown has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anthony Bova.
Brown tries to land a knee to the head but Bova blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bova managing to block the knees to the body from Brown.
With the fighters up against the cage, Brown throws an elbow but misses.
Brown lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Brown creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bova blocks an elbow strike from Brown.
Brown unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bova lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Brown lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Brown working Bova over with knees to the body.
Brown tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bova avoids it.
Brown scores a nice knee to the body.
Brown works on Bova's body with a couple of short punches.
Brown throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bova blocks it with crossed arms.
Brown tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bova avoids it.
Bova drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bova blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown trying to land knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bova drops down looking for an ankle pick but Brown pulls his leg out and moves away.
Crunch! Brown slams his shin into Bova's torso.
Brown moves into range and clinches up with Bova.
Nice elbow from Brown.
A hook to the body from Brown.
Bova takes an elbow to the forehead.
Brown lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Brown presses Bova against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brown lands a knee to the head.
That has opened up Anthony Bova's cut even more.
Bova on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bova on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bova is trying to pull guard but Brown has him pressed against the cage.
Brown lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bova managing to block the knees to the body from Brown.
Brown lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bova backwards.
Brown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bova is rocked!
Brown throws an elbow that misses.
Bova is still on wobbly legs! Can Brown finish him?
Bova blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A body shot lands from Brown.
Bova seems to have recovered his senses.
Brown crunches a lovely knee into Bova's ribcage.
Brown looking to throw knees to the head but Bova is blocking nicely.
Brown is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bova is defending well for now.
Brown is working Bova over against the cage.
Brown lands an elbow just above Bova 's eye.
Bova blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brown lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown missing with knees to the body.
Brown is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Brown tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bova avoids it.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Bova controls the action.
Brown is leaning against Bova and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Brown obliges.
Bova blocks a body shot from Brown.
Bova on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Brown lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Brown lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Brown working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brown lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bova or not.
Brown tries to land knees in the clinch but Bova avoids the damage to the body.
Brown unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Brown scores with a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bushido Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Bova's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Brown throws a body kick that misses.
Bova is trying hard to land a takedown here. Brown sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Brown sends Bova crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Brown is motioning to the referee to let Bova up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Brown looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bova fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brown scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bova avoids the body shot from Brown.
Bova glances at the clock... BAM! Brown nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Bova crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Bova is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bushido Brown!
Bushido Brown retains his super heavyweight title!
Bushido Brown took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'The Champ is here!'.
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