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Veterans 019 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Light (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rasputin comes to the cage accompanied by TURISAS - Rasputin. Light comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Ride for This-Fabolous kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! On his way into the cage it seems that Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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289 lbs
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283 lbs
26 - 20 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
31 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Light!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Light scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Grigori Yefimovich Rasputin has been cut.
Light throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Light drives through and clinches with Rasputin against the cage.
Light tries for a takedown but Rasputin manages to get underhooks.
Light successfully pulls guard.
Light had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Rasputin defends it easily.
Light is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Light has a closed guard, preventing Rasputin from standing up.
Rasputin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Light looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Rasputin is defending well. Light quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Rasputin has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Light celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bobby Light!
A relieved looking Bobby Light thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karen Darabedyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mattia Nicoletti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Darabedyan comes to the cage accompanied by KDB Highlights. Mattia Nicoletti acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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185 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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
15 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Karen Darabedyan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mattia Nicoletti!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicoletti works the jab nicely.
Darabedyan throws a series of punches but Nicoletti moves out of range.
Nicoletti throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nicoletti shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Darabedyan is staying active underneath Nicoletti, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nicoletti passes to full mount!
Nicoletti avoids the attempt from Darabedyan to control.
Nicoletti landing strikes from the mount.
Nicoletti looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Darabedyan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
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!
Nicoletti thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Nicoletti jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Darabedyan manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Nicoletti throws an elbow but Darabedyan slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darabedyan wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The strikes coming from Nicoletti are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Nicoletti cracks Darabedyan with a big right hand but Darabedyan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Darabedyan wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Darabedyan is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Main Event Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Nicoletti tries to advance to mount but Darabedyan denies him.
You can see the frustration on Darabedyan's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nicoletti working the strikes but Darabedyan uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Nicoletti with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
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. Nicoletti connects with a nice short shot to Darabedyan's temple.
Nicoletti is looking to advance position but Darabedyan won't allow it.
Nicoletti has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nicoletti works his way into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darabedyan struggling a bit here.
You can see the frustration on Darabedyan's face as Nicoletti controls the position.
Darabedyan stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Darabedyan is looking for a sweep.
Nicoletti trying to control the position but Darabedyan is working away.
Nicoletti grinds an elbow into Darabedyan's temple.
Darabedyan trying to remain calm as Nicoletti controls from the top position.
Nicoletti wants to control but Darabedyan is keeping him busy.
Nicoletti has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Nicoletti lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicoletti is landing with some decent strikes but Darabedyan is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Nicoletti landing strikes from the mount and Darabedyan is in trouble!
Darabedyan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Nicoletti in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Darabedyan is trying to escape the mount.
Nicoletti looking to control and managing it successfully.
Nicoletti trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Nicoletti unloading with bombs!
Nicoletti punishing his opponent with strikes.
Nicoletti drops a big elbow. That's hurt Darabedyan! More shots from Nicoletti and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mattia Nicoletti!
Mattia Nicoletti seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Street Swag (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bobby Hill (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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163 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Street Swag!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Hill!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swag tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Hill connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Swag throws a body punch but Hill moves out of range.
Hill throws a head kick but Swag moves out of range.
Hill defending well as Swag loads up on a big left hand.
Swag tests Hill's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hill ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hill shapes to counter with a head kick.
Swag moves forwards but Hill connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hill lands with a nice body kick.
Hill's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Swag connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hill scrambles back to his feet.
Swag slips a straight right by Hill.
Swag clinches with his opponent.
A head punch on the inside from Swag fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swag struggles to land a body shot inside as Hill controls his hands.
Swag has Hill pressed against the cage, preventing Hill from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Swag has him pressed against the cage.
Swag lands a nice uppercut.
Hill working aggressively here.
Swag throws a punch but it's blocked by Hill.
Swag struggles to land a body shot inside as Hill controls his hands.
Swag lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
Swag misses with the head strike.
Swag goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hill throws a punch but it's blocked by Swag.
Swag lands a nice uppercut.
Hill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Swag presses Hill against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Swag is trying to stall.
Hill blocking some punches.
Hill misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Swag.
Hill working aggressively here.
Swag misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swag swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Swag throws a head punch that misses.
Hill being controlled against the cage.
Swag blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swag scores with a hook to the body.
Hill is trying to stall.
Hill throws a punch but it's blocked by Swag.
A short right from Swag.
Swag works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Swag misses with some punches.
Swag tries a body shot but Hill blocks it.
Swag scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Swag displaying some good clinch control by pressing Hill up against the cage.
Hill tries a body shot but Swag blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hill misses with the head strike.
Swag misses with some punches.
Hill tries a body shot but Swag blocks it.
Come on Swag - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hill has had enough of the clinch but Swag keeps him there for the moment.
Hill struggles to land a body shot inside as Swag controls his hands.
Swag pressing his opponent against the cage.
Swag lands a nice uppercut.
Swag lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Swag is leaning against Hill and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Swag lands a hook that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swag.
Hill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Swag.
Swag lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swag blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hill misses with the head strike.
Swag swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Swag misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hill swings wildly with an uppercut but Swag uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swag misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swag is looking to control Hill's arms but Hill gets an underhook and turns him. Now Swag has his back to the cage.
Hill tries to break free but Swag pushes him back against the cage.
Swag misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hill stalls.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Swag throws a head punch that misses.
Hill scores with a nice hook to the head.
Swag stalling against the cage.
Swag misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Street Swag dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Swag connects with a looping right hand.
Hill misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Swag with a jab.
Swag moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hill misses with a looping left.
Swag lands with a thumping leg kick.
Swag scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Bobby Hill has been cut.
Swag works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swag throws a right and a left that both miss.
Swag jabs at Hill's body.
Swag dips to his left and cracks Hill with an uppercut!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swag sizes up Hill with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swag lands a head shot.
Hill is rocked!
Swag walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Hill drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Swag swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Hill's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Street Swag!
A relieved looking Street Swag thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ron Burgundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ari Birmiski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Birmiski has chosen I'm Back - T.I as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 1, fighting out of London, Ron Burgundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ari Birmiski!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burgundy darts in and clinches Birmiski up against the cage.
Burgundy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Birmiski.
Birmiski tries to work over Burgundy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Birmiski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Birmiski slows down the pace here.
A head punch on the inside from Birmiski fails to land.
Burgundy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Birmiski backwards.
Burgundy stalling in the clinch but Birmiski improves position.
Burgundy pushes Birmiski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Burgundy.
Birmiski scores with a shot to the side of Burgundy's head.
Burgundy displaying some good clinch control by pressing Birmiski up against the cage.
Burgundy prevents a body shot from Birmiski.
Burgundy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Birmiski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Burgundy or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgundy tries a body shot but Birmiski blocks it.
Burgundy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Birmiski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Burgundy is keeping busy.
Burgundy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Birmiski as Burgundy tries to tie him up.
Birmiski unloads a knee to the mid-section. Burgundy lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Birmiski pushes off an throws an elbow but Burgundy leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Burgundy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Birmiski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Birmiski breaks from the clinch.
A low kick from Birmiski is predictable there
and Burgundy counters with an inside leg kick.
Birmiski cracks Burgundy with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Birmiski connects with a knee to the head.
Birmiski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Birmiski's elbow.
Birmiski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burgundy tries a body shot but Birmiski blocks it.
Burgundy wants to stall.
Burgundy tries a body shot but Birmiski blocks it.
Birmiski lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Burgundy is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Burgundy.
Burgundy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Birmiski tries to work over Burgundy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Burgundy.
Birmiski misses with a body punch.
Burgundy lands a nice uppercut.
Birmiski can't break the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Burgundy.
A right hook to the body lands for Birmiski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Burgundy on the inside.
Birmiski prevents a body shot from Burgundy.
Birmiski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burgundy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Birmiski with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Birmiski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Burgundy leaning his opponent against the cage.
Birmiski is working Burgundy over against the cage.
Burgundy tries a body shot but Birmiski blocks it.
Burgundy stalling the fight.
Burgundy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Birmiski struggles to land a body shot inside as Burgundy controls his hands.
Burgundy tries a body shot but Birmiski blocks it.
Birmiski lands an uppercut.
Birmiski misses with the head strike.
Burgundy looking to slow down the pace here.
Burgundy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Birmiskis head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Birmiski.
Burgundy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Burgundy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Birmiski scores with a shot to the side of Burgundy's head.
Burgundy tries to work over Birmiski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Birmiski looking to throw knees to the head but Burgundy is blocking nicely.
Birmiski working Burgundy over with knees to the body.
Burgundy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burgundy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Birmiski.
Burgundy tries to work over Birmiski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Birmiski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burgundy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Birmiski's elbow.
Birmiski taking a breather.
Birmiski working aggressively here.
Burgundy taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Burgundy tries to work over Birmiski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ari Birmiski will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Birmiski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Burgundy can pounce on him.
Birmiski rushes Burgundy and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burgundy.
Birmiski is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Burgundy is keeping busy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Birmiski.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Burgundy.
Burgundy can't find room to land a body shot as Birmiski controls the action.
Birmiski struggles to land a body shot inside as Burgundy controls his hands.
Birmiski has had enough of the clinch but Burgundy keeps him there for the moment.
Burgundy is trying to maintain a safe position but Birmiski gets an underhook and turns Burgundy into the cage.
Burgundy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birmiski wants to take the fight to the mat but Burgundy manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Birmiski works on Burgundy's body with a couple of short punches.
Burgundy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Birmiski has Burgundy pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Birmiski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgundy scores with a shoulder strike.
Birmiski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Birmiski tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Burgundy avoids it.
Burgundy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Birmiski backwards.
Birmiski tries to throw a body punch but Burgundy avoids it by throwing Birmiski back against the cage.
Burgundy taking a breather.
Burgundy lands with a right to the head.
Burgundy misses with a punch to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Burgundy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ron Burgundy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Burgundy is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Burgundy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Burgundy works on Birmiski's body with a couple of short punches.
Burgundy lands a shot to the body.
Birmiski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Burgundy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy tries to work over Birmiski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Burgundy lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Birmiski prevents a body shot from Burgundy.
Birmiski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Burgundy wants to stall.
Burgundy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Birmiski utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Burgundy takes a shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Birmiski blocks a body shot from Burgundy.
Burgundy tries a body shot but Birmiski blocks it.
Birmiski using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Burgundy has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Birmiski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burgundy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Birmiski tries for a takedown. No joy.
Burgundy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Burgundy leaning against his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy is looking to control Birmiski's arms but Birmiski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Burgundy has his back to the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Birmiski.
Burgundy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Birmiski misses with the head strike.
Burgundy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Birmiski leaning his opponent against the cage.
Burgundy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Burgundy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Birmiski throws a head punch that misses.
Birmiski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Burgundy's elbow.
Burgundy misses with a punch on the inside.
Burgundy blocks a body shot from Birmiski.
Burgundy tries to throw a body punch but Birmiski avoids it by throwing Burgundy back against the cage.
Burgundy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Burgundy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Birmiski swings wildly with an uppercut but Burgundy uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Birmiski's elbow.
Birmiski misses with a body punch.
Birmiski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Birmiski.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Burgundy as Birmiski tries to tie him up.
Birmiski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Birmiski misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Burgundy misses with the head strike.
Burgundy looking to stall.
Burgundy misses with a punch to the body.
Burgundy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Birmiski blocking some punches.
A short right from Birmiski.
Burgundy can't find room to land a body shot as Birmiski controls the action.
Birmiski is working Burgundy over against the cage.
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 Ron Burgundy will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Birmiski moves into the clinch successfully.
Birmiski goes for a takedown in the clinch but Burgundy prevents it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Birmiski.
Burgundy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Burgundy has a couple of punches blocked by Birmiski.
Birmiski misses with some punches.
Burgundy can't find room to land a body shot as Birmiski controls the action.
Burgundy lands a left hand.
Birmiski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Birmiski working aggressively here.
Birmiski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Birmiski lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Burgundy tries to kick Birmiski off but Birmiski keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Birmiski working over Burgundy with some ground and pound. Burgundy looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Burgundy is trying to stand back up but Birmiski is controlling him
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burgundy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Birmiski.
Burgundy keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Burgundy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Birmiski throws a strike but Burgundy avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Birmiski working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Burgundy keeping moving, preventing Birmiski from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burgundy is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Birmiski darts in and clinches Burgundy up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birmiski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Burgundys head.
Nice body punch from Birmiski.
Birmiski wants to stall.
Birmiski swings wildly with an uppercut but Burgundy uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Burgundy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Burgundy.
Birmiski prevents a body shot from Burgundy.
Burgundy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Birmiski.
Burgundy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Burgundy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burgundy can't find room to land a body shot as Birmiski controls the action.
Birmiski prevents a body shot from Burgundy.
Burgundy lands a hook that snaps the head of Birmiski backwards.
Burgundy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burgundy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Birmiski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burgundy tries to work over Birmiski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Birmiski blocks a body shot from Burgundy.
Burgundy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Burgundy tries to stall but Birmiski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Burgundy.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Birmiski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Birmiski swings wildly with an uppercut but Burgundy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Birmiski is working for takedown but Burgundy is calmly controlling the position for now.
Ron Burgundy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ari Birmiski.
Burgundy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birmiski throws a head punch that misses.
Birmiski misses with a body punch.
Birmiski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Birmiski tries to throw a body punch but Burgundy avoids it by throwing Birmiski back against the cage.
Burgundy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Burgundy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Burgundy is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Birmiski taking a breather.
Birmiski misses with a body punch.
Birmiski trying to land knees to the body.
Birmiski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Burgundy is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Burgundy tries to throw a body punch but Birmiski avoids it by throwing Burgundy back against the cage.
Birmiski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Burgundy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Birmiski's elbow.
Burgundy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ari Birmiski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Birmiski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ari Birmiski!
A very excited looking Ari Birmiski 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Steven Walter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rowan Atkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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37
170 lbs
19 - 23 - 2 |
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38
161 lbs
21 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 23 - 2, fighting out of London, Steven Walter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rowan Atkinson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight stays on the outside here - Walter looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Atkinson avoids the head kick by Walter.
Walter throws a sloppy head kick
and Atkinson counters with a takedown into side control.
My spies in Kebab House inform me that Atkinson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Walter is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Atkinson asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Atkinson moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Atkinson trying to control the position but Walter is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Walter is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkinson tries to move to mount but Walter blocks the move with his legs.
A lull in the action here.
Walter is trying to buck Atkinson off.
The strikes coming from Atkinson are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Atkinson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Walter keeps working.
Walter is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Walter wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Atkinson is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Walter will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Atkinson creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Walter sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Walter is pushing Atkinson's head away, looking to escape. Atkinson manages to hold on to the position though.
You can see the frustration on Walter's face as Atkinson controls the position.
Atkinson tries to score with some ground and pound. Walter controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Walter parries the strikes from Atkinson easily there. Atkinson is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Walter to escape.
Atkinson wants to control but Walter is keeping him busy.
Walter is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Atkinson is controlling him well.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Walter is looking to clinch.
Atkinson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Walter defends it well.
Walter tries to clinch up but Atkinson circles away and keeps his distance.
Walter misses with a body shot.
Walter misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Walter misses with a two punch combination.
Atkinson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Walter tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Atkinson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A combination from Walter does no damage.
Walter tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Atkinson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Atkinson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Walter misses with a double jab
and Atkinson counters with a single leg into guard. Walter didn't expect that.
Atkinson prevents Walter from getting back to his feet.
Atkinson wants to control from the top but Walter keeps moving.
Walter is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Atkinson is controlling him.
Walter trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walter keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully.
Atkinson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Atkinson trying to control but Walter is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Atkinson stops Walter from standing up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Atkinson misses with a low kick.
Atkinson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Walter lands with a good body shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walter is looking to clinch but Atkinson is avoiding it.
Walter displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Atkinson.
An attempted straight right counter from Walter misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rowan Atkinson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Walter fails to land with a series of punches.
Atkinson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Walter tries to clinch up
and Atkinson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Atkinson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Atkinson slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Atkinson stops Walter from standing up.
Atkinson trying to control the position from guard on top but Walter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Atkinson looking to pass the guard.
Walter wants to stand but Atkinson is controlling the position.
Atkinson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Atkinson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Walter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Atkinson circles away quickly and effectively.
Steven Walter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Atkinson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Walter closes the distance looking to clinch
so Atkinson counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Walter keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully.
Atkinson stands and throws Walter's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Atkinson happy to just control the position for now.
Atkinson lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson scoring with punches from side control.
Walter trying to remain calm as Atkinson controls from the top position.
Walter is not content to let Atkinson control the position.
Walter is trying to buck Atkinson off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson trying to control the action but Walter is working from the bottom.
Atkinson lands a nice forearm strike.
Atkinson advances nicely into full mount.
Atkinson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Atkinson in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Atkinson controlling the pace for now.
Walter is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Atkinson wants to control the action but instead Walter gets a body lock and reverses into Atkinson's guard! Nice work!
Atkinson wants to sweep here but Walter controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walter wants to stand and escape but instead Atkinson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Walter avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Walter is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Atkinson trying to control but Walter is working from the bottom.
Walter wants to stand and escape but Atkinson is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Walter keeping moving, preventing Atkinson from controlling successfully.
Atkinson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Walter haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rowan Atkinson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Walter's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Walter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Atkinson clobbers Walter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Atkinson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Walter sprawls well. Walter wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Atkinson gets slowly back to his feet.
Walter tries to clinch up
and Atkinson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Walter is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Atkinson blocks an elbow strike.
A short right from Walter on the inside.
Atkinson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Atkinson tries to pull guard but Walter won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walter crunches a lovely knee into Atkinson's ribcage.
Walter connects with a nasty looking knee right to Atkinson's face.
It looks like Rowan Atkinson has been cut.
Our sources have told us that Walter has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Walter goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Walter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Walter wants to break the clinch but can't.
Walter trying to land knees to the body.
Walter leaning his opponent against the cage.
Atkinson tries a body shot but Walter blocks it.
Walter stalling in the clinch but Atkinson improves position.
Atkinson lands a shot to the body.
Walter throws an elbow but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson prevents Walter from breaking the clinch.
Walter wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Atkinson pulls guard.
Atkinson trying to keep a closed guard but Walter is proving a slippery customer.
Walter wants to get up but he can't break Atkinson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Walter stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Walter wants to land a leg kick but Atkinson is out of range.
Walter has closed the distance and engaged Atkinson in a clinch.
Atkinson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Walter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Walter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Atkinson.
Walter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Walter blocks a body shot from Atkinson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walter trying to land knees to the body.
Walter missing with knees to the body.
Walter trying to control the position but instead, Atkinson has worked for underhooks and has pushed Walter into the cage.
Atkinson tries to land knees in the clinch but Walter avoids the damage to the body.
Atkinson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Walter avoids it.
Walter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Walter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Walter scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Walter throws a head kick that misses.
Walter lands a nice looking body kick.
Atkinson throws a hook to the side of Walter's head but Walter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Atkinson just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromWalter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Atkinson keeps the fight on the outside.
Atkinson slips a straight right by Walter.
Walter keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Steven Walter is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Walter tries to clinch up but Atkinson circles away and keeps his distance.
Steven Walter is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Walter tries to clinch up.
Atkinson lands with an overhand left.
Walter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Atkinson swats away the attempt to clinch by Walter.
Atkinson with the counter takedown but Walter avoids it easily.
A leg kick checked by Walter.
Walter wants to clinch up but Atkinson keeps it at a distance.
Atkinson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Walter misses with a head kick.
Atkinson drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Walter defends it well.
Steven Walter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Walter misses with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Steven Walter showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Atkinson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rowan Atkinson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between bj Ferguson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eriku Landstrimma (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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39
135 lbs
46 - 21 - 0 |
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144 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
46 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, bj Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 16 - 2, fighting out of New York, Eriku Landstrimma!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Alan Glass and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferguson throws a series of punches but Landstrimma avoids them all with ease.
Landstrimma lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Landstrimma scores with a sloppy right hand. Ferguson should have avoided that one.
Eriku Landstrimma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Landstrimma clobbers Ferguson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Landstrimma closes the distance and clinches.
Landstrimma keeps control of Ferguson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Landstrimma lands a hook to the side of the head.
Landstrimma lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ferguson backwards.
Ferguson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Landstrimma lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ferguson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Landstrimma lands an uppercut.
Ferguson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Landstrimma softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Oh Ferguson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Landstrimma scores with a shot to the side of Ferguson's head.
Landstrimma is pressed up against the cage. Ferguson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Landstrimma down to the mat. Landstrimma avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for bj Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ferguson is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Landstrimma Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Ferguson is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Eriku Landstrimma!
A very excited looking Eriku Landstrimma 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.
In defeat, bj Ferguson stepped up to the mic, saying 'He was a tough fight. i lost. not much i can say. I'm sad. I'm disappointed. and i just have no excuses for this. people think this is the end of the road for me. but its not! I'm just getting started.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Helio dos Passos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Oliver Queen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Queen comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Fat Joe - Money Over Bitches [Feat Too $hort & TA] kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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155 lbs
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34
153 lbs
29 - 24 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Helio dos Passos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oliver Queen!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Queen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and dos Passos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Queen tests dos Passos's chin there with a solid looking shot.
dos Passos moves out of range as Queen throws a body kick.
Queen pivots, looking for a leg kick but dos Passos is out of range and Queen settles back down.
Queen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
An inside leg kick lands from Queen.
Queen misses with an uppercut. dos Passos saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Queen throws a series of punches but dos Passos avoids them all with ease.
dos Passos feinted with a counter takedown.
Queen with a hook.
Queen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
dos Passos is looking to counter the offense by Queen and move into the clinch.
dos Passos has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dos Passos swats away the attempt to clinch by Queen.
dos Passos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Queen.
Oliver Queen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Queen. dos Passos does a little dance to reset his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Queen.
Queen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Queen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but dos Passos moves away.
Queen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab lands there for Queen.
Queen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
dos Passos is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Queen.
A left lands for Queen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queen scores with a head kick. dos Passos tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Queen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Queen pushes dos Passos away with a front kick.
Queen misses the shot to the body.
dos Passos appears to be looking for a big counter.
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!
Good leg kick by Queen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Queen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Queen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Queen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Queen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from dos Passos.
dos Passos appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen fails in his attempt to clinch.
A chopping leg kick lands by Queen.
Queen throws a sloppy body shot
and dos Passos counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by dos Passos.
Queen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Queen ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Queen no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Queen keeping moving, preventing dos Passos from controlling successfully.
dos Passos wants to pass the guard but Queen is keeping the position.
Queen looking to control.
Queen trying to control the position here.
dos Passos trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
dos Passos trying to control the position from guard on top but Queen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
dos Passos seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
dos Passos postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Queen misses with a wild body shot.
Queen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
dos Passos has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Queen.
Queen lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Queen, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Queen 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.
dos Passos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Queen thumps dos Passos with a low kick.
Queen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Queen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from dos Passos.
dos Passos seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Queen takes a swing at dos Passos's ribcage but misses.
dos Passos is looking to counter the offense by Queen and move into the clinch.
dos Passos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Queen.
Queen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as dos Passos checks a leg kick.
As Queen tries to get set, dos Passos tries to push him back and clinch up but Queen manages to avoid the attempt.
A low kick from Queen is predictable there
and dos Passos counters by clinching up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Queen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Queen has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics dos Passos uses from the top position.
dos Passos wants to pass the guard but Queen is keeping the position.
dos Passos throwing strikes from guard but Queen blocks nicely.
Queen trying to keep a closed guard but dos Passos is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
dos Passos drops back, looking for a kneebar! Queen looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Queen looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Queen!
Queen lands a few punches from side control.
Queen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Queen remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Queen taking a break here but dos Passos is having none of it and regains half guard.
Queen uses his free foot to push down on dos Passos's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for dos Passos.
dos Passos keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen tries to control but dos Passos wriggling away.
Queen throws some wild stikes that dos Passos manages to avoid easily.
Queen landing shots from mount.
dos Passos manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Queen looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Queen is trying to control the action in half guard but dos Passos is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queen working dos Passos over with strikes.
Queen is thwarting dos Passos's attempts to control the position.
Queen is looking to take a break and control but dos Passos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
dos Passos works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Queen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
dos Passos gets tackled into the cage by Queen. Queen maintains the clinch.
Queen drags the fight down to the ground.
Queen pulls dos Passos in close to prevent any damage.
dos Passos looking to pass the guard.
Queen looking to control.
dos Passos slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Queen keeping moving, preventing dos Passos from controlling successfully.
Oliver Queen has got the better of the ground game so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
dos Passos sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Queen's guard.
Queen tries to get to full guard but dos Passos has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dos Passos seems to be looking for submissions.
Queen trying to control from the bottom.
Queen desperately trying to maintain half guard.
dos Passos is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Queen sees it coming and defends easily.
Queen is concentrating on defense, preventing dos Passos from advancing position.
dos Passos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Queen has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
dos Passos is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Queen has managed to free his arm - good work.
Queen is looking for a sweep. dos Passos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
dos Passos is thwarting Queen's attempts to control the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A good leg kick by Queen.
Queen tries to clinch but dos Passos is having none of it.
As Queen tries to get set, dos Passos tries to push him back and clinch up but Queen manages to avoid the attempt.
Queen lands an overhand right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Queen misses with a body shot.
Queen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down dos Passos rather than just go for the knockout.
Queen looks to score with a jab to the body but dos Passos is just out of range.
dos Passos wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Queen. dos Passos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Queen throws a push kick but dos Passos slaps the foot to one side.
Queen fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with dos Passos, pushing him back against the cage.
Queen can't find room to land a body shot as dos Passos controls the action.
dos Passos blocks a body shot from Queen.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Queen.
dos Passos can't get the takedown.
Nice body punch from Queen.
Queen lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Queen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Queen pulls guard effortlessly.
Queen keeping moving, preventing dos Passos from controlling successfully.
dos Passos advances position into side control!
Queen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
dos Passos throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
dos Passos has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Queen!
dos Passos is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Queen to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Queen shrugs it off.
Helio dos Passos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
dos Passos lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Queen hang on?
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Queen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Queen 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Queen!
Our winner, Oliver Queen, 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Optimus Prime (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nahka Vitonen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Prime comes to the cage accompanied by Rich Boy - Boy Looka Here . Vitonen has chosen Klamydia - Junttihinttirunkkari as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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36 - 23 - 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
29 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Optimus Prime!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nahka Vitonen!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prime fails with a takedown attempt.
Vitonen slaps away a takedown attempt from Prime, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Vitonen misses with a low kick as Prime jumps back.
Prime changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Optimus Prime seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vitonen lands a nice looking body shot.
Vitonen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Prime.
Vitonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vitonen connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Good leg kick by Vitonen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prime with a lazy takedown attempt
and Vitonen counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Optimus Prime. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vitonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Prime on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vitonen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Vitonen lands a right hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitonen leaves Prime with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Prime has his takedown stuffed
and Vitonen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A solid body kick from Vitonen.
Prime is breathing heavily.
Vitonen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Prime's calf.
Prime shoots in but no luck this time.
Vitonen throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Prime fails with the takedown.
Vitonen stuffs the takedown attempt from Prime. Prime gets slowly back to his feet.
Nahka Vitonen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Prime on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vitonen misses with a wild combination.
Prime on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Vitonen loads up on a big right hand but Prime slips the punch.
Prime drives through with a takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prime being controlled here momentarily.
Let's hope that Vitonen has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Prime tries to free his leg and advance position but Vitonen is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitonen has control of Prime's left arm, preventing Prime from doing any damage.
Prime trying to control but Vitonen is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vitonen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vitonen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vitonen buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Prime fails with the takedown.
Vitonen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prime moves out of range of the body kick.
Prime fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Vitonen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Vitonen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Prime.
Prime will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Vitonen catches Prime with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vitonen throws a leg kick but Prime checks it.
Vitonen slaps away a takedown attempt from Prime, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Prime gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vitonen.
An inside leg kick lands from Vitonen.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nahka Vitonen dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Prime fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Prime.
Vitonen throws a jab but it's blocked by Prime.
Prime is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Vitonen's half guard.
Vitonen is positioning himself well to prevent Prime advancing to mount.
Prime wants to work for an arm triangle but Vitonen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vitonen holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Prime looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prime works his way into side control.
Vitonen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Prime off and has taken his back!
Vitonen lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Vitonen has the hooks in. Prime is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Prime trying to control the hands but Vitonen won't let him.
Prime can't escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vitonen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vitonen lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Prime tries to escape but Vitonen has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Vitonen's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Prime trying to get back to his feet but Vitonen is in full control for now.
Vitonen softening up his opponent with strikes here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitonen controlling from the back.
Vitonen lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Prime rolls, trying to escape but Vitonen keeps control of the position.
Vitonen really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Prime.
Vitonen is continuing to stall.
Vitonen struggling to keep hold of the position.
Vitonen controlling well, preventing Prime from escaping the position.
Vitonen throwing sloppy strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Prime's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Vitonen is looking to control Prime but Prime is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Prime tries to escape the position.
What can Prime do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Prime is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Vitonen biding his time, looking for the opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
More stalling from Vitonen.
Prime is trying to break free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nahka Vitonen showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Prime has his takedown stuffed
and Vitonen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Optimus Prime is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vitonen digs a good body shot into Prime's ribs.
Vitonen stuffs the takedown.
Vitonen with a nice cross.
Prime slips under a jab from Vitonen.
Vitonen lands a head kick!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Vitonen. Prime shrugs it off though.
Vitonen throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prime takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Prime crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Vitonen - the referee stops the clock and Prime gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Vitonen. Prime manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vitonen.
Prime's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd cheers as Vitonen lands an impressive looking overhand right. Prime doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vitonen connects with an inside leg kick.
Vitonen motions for Prime to come forward. Vitonen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Prime shoots in looking for a takedown but Vitonen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Prime's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Optimus Prime. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prime chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vitonen can pounce on him.
Vitonen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vitonen throws a leg kick but Prime sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vitonen connects with a body shot that sends Prime's belly button to the back.
Vitonen scoring well with a low kick there.
Vitonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Prime was well out of range. Poor timing from Vitonen.
A slapping leg kick lands for Vitonen.
Vitonen cracks Prime with a good jab.
Prime swings for the body but Vitonen moves out of range.
Vitonen throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice takedown defense from Vitonen. No joy for Prime on that attempt.
Vitonen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Prime ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vitonen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Vitonen connects with a body shot that sends Prime's belly button to the back.
Prime takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vitonen, as that shot connected.
Vitonen missing with a left hand there. Prime was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vitonen is looking to slow Prime down with leg kicks.
Prime will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Prime drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vitonen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Prime is rocked!
Vitonen leaves Prime with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vitonen flicks out a counter leg kick but Prime steps away.
Oh Prime is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vitonen drops Prime with a big left hand! Prime is injured, injured bad! Vitonen jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nahka Vitonen!
A relieved looking Nahka Vitonen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karl Michaels (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Thor Omega (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michaels comes to the cage accompanied by Gimme Shelter. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karl Michaels!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 17 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thor Omega!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omega is looking to slow Michaels down with leg kicks.
Michaels looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Omega slips a jab from Michaels.
Omega attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Omega lands a jab.
Omega digs a good hook to Michaels's body.
Omega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Michaels.
Michaels takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Omega looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've been informed that Omega has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Omega lands a leg kick that knocks Michaels off balance momentarily.
Michaels walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Omega checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Michaels takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Michaels misses with a looping left.
Omega looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Omega misses with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Omega.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michaels looks to land a combination but Omega avoids it well.
Omega lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Michaels takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Omega lands with a kick to the ribs.
Omega scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michaels takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Omega lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Omega throws a right and a left that Michaels avoids nicely.
Omega fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Michaels misses with a wild body shot.
Omega lands a nice leg kick that just misses Michaels's sensitive parts.
Omega misses with the body kick
and Michaels counters with a low kick, right behind Omega 's knee.
Omega moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Omega lands a really nice looking cross but Michaels seems unphased.
An inside leg kick lands from Omega.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Omega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Michaels.
Michaels drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Omega lands the left hand.
Omega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Michaels.
Omega scores with a nice head shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Omega.
Michaels moves forwards but Omega connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Omega getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omega feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Michaelss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Omega blocks a jab.
Michaels is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Omega's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Omega fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Omega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Michaels.
Michaels is looking to counter with head kicks.
Michaels misses with a low kick.
Omega steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Omega has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Omega lands the left hand.
Omega lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The fighters circle momentarily. Omega darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot lands for Omega.
Omega feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Michaels's calf.
Michaels is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Omega lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Omega slips under a jab from Michaels.
Omega falls off balance throwing a combination
and Michaels counters with a stiff right hand.
Omega lands a lovely overhand right.
Omega throws a solid leg kick but Michaels takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Omega.
Michaels looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Omega cracks the inside of Michaels's front leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omega pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Michaels was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Michaels changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Michaels throws a jab when Omega was well out of range.
Michaels ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Omega.
A solid body kick from Michaels.
Michaels is looking to land body kicks.
Michaels attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Omega lands a body shot.
Omega with a jab.
Michaels misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Omega.
Omega looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Omega connects with a crisp jab.
Omega 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.
Omega scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
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!
Michaels pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Omega uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Michaels has time to react.
Michaels steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Omega.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omega takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Nice cross by Omega.
Michaels takes one on the button.
Michaels looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Michaels throws a hook to the side of Omega's head but Omega sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Omega looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Michaels on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Omega lands with a straight right. Michaels didn't see that one coming.
Omega pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Michaels catches Omega with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Michaels on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Michaels throws a shot to the body.
Michaels moves out of range of the body kick.
Michaels throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Michaels on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Omega. Omega obviously looking to wear him down.
Michaels uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Omega.
Omega punishes Michaels's body with a nice straight punch.
Omega is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Michaels had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
An inside leg kick from Omega misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thor Omega dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Omega turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Omega's jab looks to have found its range, popping Michaels under the eye.
Michaels closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Michaels misses with an uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Michaels 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Omega misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Michaels.
Omega connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Michaels's hands.
Jab by Omega.
Omega connects with a leg kick. Michaels looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Omega cracks Michaels with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Michaels might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Omega lands with an uppercut that bounces Michaels off the cage and back into range.
Thor Omega seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Omega's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Omega duly obliges.
Michaels is rocked!
Thor Omega seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michaels ducks into an uppercut from Omega and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thor Omega! Thor Omega retains his light heavyweight title!
Thor Omega took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Thanks Burns Family for giving me another shot! I won't let you down. Hats off to my worthy opponent.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gun Slinga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Richie McCaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying McCaw's choice of entrance music: Seeing Things. Richie McCaw has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gun Slinga!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Richie McCaw!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Slinga looks to score with a jab to the body but McCaw is just out of range.
McCaw fails with a takedown attempt.
Slinga avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Slinga lets loose with a powerful body kick. McCaw will feel that in the morning.
No joy there for Slinga, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Slinga misses with a low kick.
McCaw moves out of range of the body kick from Slinga.
Slinga lands a nice leg kick that just misses McCaw's sensitive parts.
McCaw fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Slinga sprawls well initially but McCaw persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Slinga manages to get to full guard.
McCaw throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Slinga works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Slinga working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McCaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slinga pulls McCaw in close to prevent any damage.
McCaw in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McCaw is pushing down on Slinga's leg trying to pass to half guard. Slinga is fighting to maintain full guard but McCaw has managed to sneak the leg through.
McCaw trying to control the pace.
Slinga tries to roll over but McCaw keeps him under control.
We've been hearing good reports from Slinga's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Slinga is controlling McCaw's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McCaw controlling the pace.
Slinga blocking the ground and pound attempt from McCaw.
McCaw is looking for a kimura but Slinga is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McCaw to get the leverage.
McCaw thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
McCaw seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCaw not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Slinga is staying active underneath McCaw, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Slinga tries to roll over but McCaw keeps him under control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Slinga scores with a sloppy right hand. McCaw should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCaw fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slinga explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
McCaw fails with a takedown attempt.
McCaw fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slinga throws a good cross that connects.
McCaw dives in and grabs Slinga's left leg, looking for a takedown. Slinga pushes down on McCaw's head and hops out.
Gun Slinga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richie McCaw.
McCaw misses with a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from McCaw.
McCaw scores with a punch to the head.
A head kick misses from McCaw.
McCaw moves out of range as Slinga throws a body kick.
McCaw scores with a head kick.
It looks like Gun Slinga has been cut.
Nice body punch from McCaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slinga looks to score with a jab to the body but McCaw is just out of range.
McCaw has a takedown stuffed.
McCaw drives through with a takedown into Slinga's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCaw trying to control but Slinga is working from the bottom.
McCaw postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
McCaw has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Slinga utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slinga managing to control the position.
Slinga wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Richie McCaw will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gun Slinga'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.
McCaw shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Slinga as he avoids it easily.
Slinga throwing a counter right hand but McCaw manages to avoid it.
McCaw tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fight stays on the outside here - McCaw looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McCaw steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Slinga. That one must have hurt.
McCaw scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
McCaw is thwarting Slinga's attempts to control the position.
McCaw is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Slinga defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinga is pressing down on McCaw's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slinga avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
McCaw throws a strike but Slinga rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
McCaw working for submissions but it's allowed Slinga to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slinga is trying to control. McCaw wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McCaw is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McCaw throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
McCaw actively working from the bottom here.
Still in half guard, Slinga seems content to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slinga looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
McCaw is not content to let Slinga control the position.
Slinga prevents McCaw from improving his position.
McCaw looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
McCaw is staying active underneath Slinga, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCaw avoids a kick to the body.
McCaw throws out a counter right but Slinga avoids it with no problem.
McCaw shoots in looking for a takedown. Slinga tries to sprawl out of it but McCaw keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Slinga manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Richie McCaw seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McCaw tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slinga swivels and escapes.
Gun Slinga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richie McCaw.
Slinga throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Slinga scores with a jab. McCaw acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McCaw fails in his attempt to clinch.
Slinga lands a nice looking body shot.
McCaw tries for a takedown but Slinga sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
McCaw fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Slinga swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McCaw avoids a kick to the body.
Slinga misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCaw tries to clinch up but Slinga circles away and keeps his distance.
Slinga finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
McCaw only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Slinga wants to slow McCaw down by chopping away at his legs.
Slinga just misses with a punch to the body.
Slinga looks to land a right hand but McCaw moved out of range.
McCaw checks a leg kick nicely.
Slinga throws a body shot but no joy.
Slinga gets caught flat footed, as McCaw shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slinga is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Slinga utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCaw in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
McCaw is looking to work some ground and pound but Slinga has wrist control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gun Slinga dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gun Slinga's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
An inside leg kick lands from McCaw.
A big right from McCaw misses.
Slinga throws a leg kick that misses.
Slinga fails with an attempt to clinch.
Slinga with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A clash of legs there as McCaw blocks the low kick.
McCaw misses with a takedown attempt - Slinga sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from Slinga on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCaw avoids a kick to the body.
McCaw throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Slinga is looking to wear down McCaw with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McCaw throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Slinga thinks about countering with a body kick.
Gun Slinga is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCaw shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Slinga as he jumps to the side.
Slinga throws a body shot but no joy.
Slinga scores with a nice head shot.
Nice sprawl there from Slinga as McCaw shoots in.
Gun Slinga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richie McCaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCaw throws a jab when Slinga was well out of range.
Slinga cracks McCaw with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
McCaw throws a combination that misses
and Slinga counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
McCaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McCaw.
Slinga bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McCaw's head.
Slinga throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
McCaw scores with a jab to the body.
Slinga swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCaw moves out of range of the leg kick from Slinga.
McCaw darts in looking for a takedown but Slinga gets double underhooks and turns McCaw into the cage.
Nice shot by Slinga.
McCaw takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice shot by Slinga.
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!
McCaw manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Slinga on his heels. He'll look to pass Slinga's guard now, I'm sure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCaw wants to pass the guard but Slinga is keeping the position.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Slinga here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
McCaw trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
McCaw working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Slinga looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Slinga is trying to control the position but McCaw postures up.
McCaw throws an elbow that misses. Slinga uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McCaw's guard. Nice move by Slinga!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slinga controls from within his opponent's guard.
Slinga has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
McCaw wants to stand and escape but Slinga is having none of it.
Slinga wants to control from the top but McCaw keeps moving.
McCaw wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Slinga's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
No luck with that takedown attempt from McCaw.
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.
McCaw avoids the head kick by Slinga.
McCaw tries to score a power double leg takedown but Slinga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten McCaw somewhat.
Slinga throws a body kick that misses.
Slinga attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
McCaw shoots in looking for a takedown but Slinga manages to keep the fight standing, pushing McCaw's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Slinga closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Slinga lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McCaw is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Slinga pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Good body shot from Slinga.
McCaw drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Slinga gets the underhooks and prevents it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Slinga - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Slinga tries to work over McCaw's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gun Slinga clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Gun Slinga's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McCaw shoots in but Slinga avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Slinga swats away the attempt to clinch by McCaw.
Slinga dodges the punch combination from McCaw.
Slinga throws a quick counter kick to the body but McCaw avoids it.
McCaw forces Slinga back against the cage and clinches.
McCaw is looking for a takedown.
McCaw tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gun Slinga has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richie McCaw.
Slinga lands a shoulder strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinga is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Slinga avoiding damage.
Slinga lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McCaw backwards.
Slinga lands an uppercut.
McCaw is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Slinga lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Slinga.
Slinga misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short body shot lands from Slinga as the two fighters clinch.
Slinga prevents a takedown attempt there.
A shot in the inside from Slinga.
Slinga lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
McCaw tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Slinga smiles and moves away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Slinga.
Slinga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McCaw can do to turn this around?
Slinga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from McCaw.
McCaw looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Slinga clinches up with McCaw and pushes him back against the cage.
Slinga stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McCaw has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Slinga seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if McCaw can turn it around.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slinga swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Slinga lands a shoulder strike.
Slinga pushes McCaw back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slinga.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McCaw tries for a takedown. No joy.
Slinga swings wildly with an uppercut but McCaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Slinga lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Slinga lands a shot to the body.
Slinga gets underhooks to prevent McCaw's takedown attempt.
Slinga lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Slinga pushes McCaw back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Slinga lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Slinga lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Slinga.
Slinga gets through McCaw's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
McCaw drops down looking for an ankle pick but Slinga pulls his leg out and moves away.
Slinga gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slinga lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McCaw or not.
Slinga lands a nice shot to the body.
Slinga lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Slinga.
A hook to the body from Slinga.
Slinga is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
McCaw's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Slinga lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McCaw or not.
McCaw being controlled against the cage.
Slinga lands a hook to the side of the head.
McCaw is rocked!
Gun Slinga has scored more points in the clinch so far.
McCaw has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Slinga avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Slinga scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McCaw is still on wobbly legs! Can Slinga finish him?
Slinga lands a left hand.
Slinga lands a body shot.
Slinga stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Slinga presses McCaw against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Slinga makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Slinga lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Slinga.
Slinga lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops McCaw to his knees! Slinga keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:15 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gun Slinga!
Gun Slinga is the new heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Gun Slinga, 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.
Richie McCaw spoke after the fight, saying 'I worked really hard in me training camp, This is the best shape I have ever been in. I'm still new to the 265lb division and already amongst the top, in due time I promise me fans!'.
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