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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Volk Kruth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gar Logan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent boxer
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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
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Volk Kruth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Gar Logan!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruth shoots for a double leg takedown but Logan sprawls well. He's pushed Kruth's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Logan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Logan with a jab.
Kruth fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Logan avoids it really well and circles away.
Logan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A head kick misses from Logan.
Logan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kruth connects with a leg kick. Logan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Logan jabs at Kruth's body.
Kruth scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruth lands a jab to the nose.
Kruth shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Logan is looking to control Kruth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Logan avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan wants to get back to full guard but Kruth has mounted him!
Logan is trying to escape the mount.
Logan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kruth raining down hammerfists from mount.
Logan is trying to escape the mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan is still trying to improve position.
Logan gets back to half guard.
Logan wants to improve his position but Kruth is controlling well.
Kruth moves into full mount! Logan won't be happy about that!
Logan manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Logan is looking for a sweep. Kruth is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan trying to control from the bottom.
Kruth trying to control from half guard but Logan is working away.
Kruth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Logan is trying to get back to full guard.
Logan moves into full guard.
Kruth being controlled here momentarily.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kruth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Logan controls Kruth momentarily but Kruth frees himself.
Kruth throwing strikes from guard but Logan blocks nicely.
Logan 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Logan looking to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kruth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kruth dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Logan. That did some damage!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Volk Kruth dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kruth jabs Logan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Logan tries to clinch but Kruth moves out of range.
Kruth throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kruth misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Logan throws a counter combo.
Sloppy strikes from Logan. Those never looked like landing.
Kruth looks for a takedown but Logan sprawls well.
Logan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kruth manages to avoid it.
Logan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kruth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Logan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Logan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gar Logan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruth shoots in for a takedown but Logan shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volk Kruth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Logan misses with a series of wild punches.
Logan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruth goes for a double leg but Logan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Logan continues to drive forward.
Kruth throws a head kick that misses.
Logan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kruth.
Logan wants to control but Kruth postures up.
Logan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kruth looks up at the clock and then as Logan takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kruth smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Logan is looking for a sweep.
Logan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Logan is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kruth's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kruth's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Logan looking for the choke but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kruth can't escape the position.
Kruth looking very determined here, making life difficult for Logan.
Kruth is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Logan gets his way!
Will Logan go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruth is trying to break free.
Logan trying to control.
Kruth is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Logan is trying to stick to Kruth's back but Kruth is turning into Logan. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Logan's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Kruth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Logan 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.
Logan working a defensive guard here.
Kruth stopping the sweep attempt from Logan.
Kruth sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Logan's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gar Logan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!
Kruth ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Logan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kruth went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A bone on bone clash there as Kruth blocks the leg kick.
Kruth is trying hard to land a takedown here. Logan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Logan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Logan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Logan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kruth manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Logan throws a body shot but no joy.
Logan throws a front kick that sends Kruth stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruth changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Logan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Logan is looking for a sweep.
Logan struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruth advances nicely into full mount.
Logan regains half guard.
Logan has his hands clasped together around Kruth's back. He's all about the action.
Kruth thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kruth with the ground and pound but Logan uses the opportunity to regain guard.
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.
Logan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kruth defends well.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Logan is on top in guard.
Kruth keeping full guard, as Logan tries to pass.
Logan keeps trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Logan trying to control but Kruth is working from the bottom.
Kruth is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Logan trying to control the position from guard on top but Kruth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Logan looks to throw the jab but Kruth is out of range.
Kruth fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
No joy there for Logan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Logan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kruth shoots in looking for a takedown. Logan tries to sprawl out of it but Kruth keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Logan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Volk Kruth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Logan throws a head kick that half lands.
Kruth cracks Logan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Kruth takes a kick to the side of the head.
Logan pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kruth back to the cage. Logan follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kruth is rocked!
Logan lands with a precision combination! Left, right, uppercut and Kruth falls flat on his face, eyes wide open but he's out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gar Logan!
Gar Logan took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Royal Clothing Company (Laundry Available) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Luis Guerrero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenny Brandon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brandon has chosen Catch Em By Surprise as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Solid boxing
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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
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luis Guerrero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kenny Brandon!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brandon cracks Guerrero with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brandon dives in and scores a takedown into Guerrero's guard.
Guerrero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brandon is one step ahead there.
Guerrero doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brandon gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nice sprawl there from Guerrero as Brandon shoots in.
Guerrero just misses with a punch to the body.
Guerrero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brandon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brandon shoots in for a double leg but Guerrero sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Horrible takedown attempt by Brandon or perhaps it was just good defense by Guerrero, which made it look bad.
Luis Guerrero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kenny Brandon.
Brandon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brandon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandon moves forwards but Guerrero connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Brandon scores with a head kick. Guerrero tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Brandon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Guerrero shoots in looking for a takedown. Brandon tries to sprawl out of it but Guerrero keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Brandon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Guerrero steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brandon.
Guerrero bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Brandon's head.
Guerrero shoots in for a takedown but Brandon shows good takedown defense.
Brandon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Guerrero tries to counter with a takedown but Brandon is quick to defend against it.
Guerrero defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brandon.
Guerrero seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Guerrero stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Guerrero wants it to stay on the feet.
Guerrero attempts a counter takedown but Brandon avoids it well and moves away.
Brandon swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Brandon shoots for a double leg takedown but Guerrero sprawls well. He's pushed Brandon's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Guerrero lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Brandon backs up against the cage.
Guerrero lands with a right hand.
Brandon is rocked!
A looping hook to the body misses from Brandon. Guerrero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kenny Brandon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandon chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Guerrero fails with the takedown.
Brandon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brandon has Guerrero up against the cage in a clinch.
Guerrero has clasped his hands together around Brandon's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The strikes coming from Guerrero are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Guerrero lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Brandon down.
Guerrero with the ground and pound but Brandon regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Brandon gets full guard.
Guerrero works over Brandon with some ground and pound from guard.
Guerrero trying to control but Brandon is working from the bottom.
Guerrero's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Guerrero throws a strike but Brandon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandon trying to control but Guerrero is working from the bottom.
Guerrero is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Guerrero looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brandon is one step ahead there.
Guerrero trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Guerrero trying to keep a closed guard but Brandon is proving a slippery customer.
Guerrero trying to strike off his back.
Guerrero is controlling Brandon's posture.
Brandon wants to pass the guard but Guerrero is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kenny Brandon will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Brandon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Guerrero fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brandon on the side of the head.
Guerrero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brandon.
A big right from Brandon misses.
Brandon tries to clinch up but Guerrero circles away and keeps his distance.
Guerrero drops down looking for a counter takedown but Brandon sprawls and moves away.
Brandon fails with an attempt to clinch.
Brandon throws a body punch but Guerrero moves out of range.
Brandon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brandon misses with a hook
and Guerrero counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Brandon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Brandon is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Guerrero scores with a couple of nice shots.
Guerrero working the head and body with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brandon is staying active underneath Guerrero, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Guerrero thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Guerrero misses with a head shot. Brandon uses the momentum to regain guard.
Guerrero postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Guerrero postures up.
Guerrero working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Guerrero scoring with punches to the head and body.
Brandon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brandon keeping moving, preventing Guerrero from controlling successfully.
Luis Guerrero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Brandon throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Guerrero accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Brandon controls Guerrero momentarily but Guerrero frees himself.
Brandon preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
We've been told by Guerrero's head coaches at LOD: Xtreme MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brandon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Guerrero throwing a counter right hand but Brandon manages to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Brandon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandon looks for the body kick but Guerrero saw that one coming.
Guerrero appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Guerrero scores with a decent looking hook.
Brandon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Guerrero slaps away a takedown attempt from Brandon, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Guerrero lands with a straight right. Brandon didn't see that one coming.
Brandon tries to clinch up but Guerrero circles away and keeps his distance.
Brandon misses with a left hand
and Guerrero counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Guerrero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Guerrero is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Brandon as he works his way to full guard.
Guerrero throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Guerrero trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brandon has Guerrero pulled in close to control his posture.
Guerrero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Guerrero tries to free his leg and advance position but Brandon is retaining full guard.
Brandon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brandon misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guerrero walks into a left hand.
Guerrero tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luis Guerrero dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Brandon swings for the body but Guerrero moves out of range.
Guerrero showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brandon.
Guerrero swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Guerrero throws an overhand right that lands on Brandon's shoulder, as Brandon tries to avoid the shot.
Brandon tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Guerrero paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brandon tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brandon swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Guerrero counters with a takedown into side control.
Guerrero scoring with punches from side control.
Brandon is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Guerrero scores with a couple of short elbows.
Brandon struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brandon is not content to let Guerrero control the position.
Guerrero sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Brandon is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Brandon is trying to control Guerrero's posture but Guerrero avoids it.
Guerrero in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Guerrero throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Brandon works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Brandon avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Guerrero.
Guerrero throws a strike but Brandon avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Guerrero trying to control the position from guard on top but Brandon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Guerrero throws a big right hand that misses.
Guerrero postures up and lands a big shot to Brandon's brow.
Brandon wants to sweep but no luck.
Guerrero makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Brandon wants to stand up but Guerrero is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guerrero content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Guerrero looking to pass the guard.
Guerrero missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brandon trying to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brandon scores with a jab to the head.
Brandon throws a jab but it's blocked by Guerrero.
A telegraphed right hand from Guerrero misses the target.
Guerrero shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Brandon as he jumps to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brandon misses with a series of wild punches.
Brandon ducks right into an uppercut from Guerrero.
Guerrero darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brandon.
Guerrero throwing a counter right hand but Brandon manages to avoid it.
Brandon misses with a hook. Guerrero ducked under it nicely.
Guerrero seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Sloppy strikes from Brandon. Those never looked like landing.
Brandon takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Guerrero takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kenny Brandon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brandon misses with a wild body shot.
Brandon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luis Guerrero showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Guerrero has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luis Guerrero!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cavan Cartwright (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Palmer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cartwright comes to the cage accompanied by The Irish Fighting Song. Chris Palmer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Cavan Cartwright's chin.
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265 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cavan Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Chris Palmer!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Palmer looking to control.
Palmer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cartwright is one step ahead there.
Cartwright gets to his feet. Palmer looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cartwright.
Palmer misses with a kick to the body.
Palmer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cartwright is able to avoid easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palmer throws a chopping leg kick but Cartwright manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cartwright displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Palmer throws out the jab.
Palmer throws a leg kick but Cartwright sees it coming and moves out of range.
Palmer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Palmer paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Palmer.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Cartwright is defended easily by Palmer.
Palmer misses with an uppercut. Cartwright saw that one coming.
Palmer stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Palmer wants it to stay on the feet.
Palmer is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cavan Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Palmer misses with a low kick as Cartwright jumps back.
Cartwright shoots in for a takedown but Palmer shows good takedown defense.
Palmer misses with a low kick.
Palmer scores with a punch to the head.
Cartwright staying out of range there.
Cartwright staying out of range there.
Palmer connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palmer throws a head kick but Cartwright moves out of range.
Cartwright fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Palmer throws a low kick, looking for Cartwright's leg but Cartwright calmly moves out of range.
Cartwright feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Palmer tries a low kick but Cartwright avoids it.
Palmer wants to slow Cartwright down by chopping away at his legs.
Palmer walks into a left hand.
Palmer looks to land a left hand but Cartwright moved out of range nicely.
Palmer throws a low kick but Cartwright avoids it.
Cartwright attempts a counter takedown but Palmer avoids it well and moves away.
Palmer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cartwright moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cartwright shoots in looking for a takedown but Palmer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Cartwright's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palmer throws an off balance right hand
and Cartwright counters with a nice body shot.
Cartwright moves out of range as Palmer strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright misses with a takedown attempt - Palmer sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cartwright tries to clinch up but Palmer circles away and keeps his distance.
Palmer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cartwright trying to control from the bottom.
Palmer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Palmer prevents Cartwright from improving his position.
Palmer slips a nice elbow through Cartwright's hands, connecting with Cartwright's forehead.
Cartwright looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Cartwright on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Palmer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Cartwright has hold of Palmer's hands but Palmer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Palmer trying to control the action but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
Palmer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Cartwright wants to improve his position but Palmer is controlling well.
Palmer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Palmer is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Cartwright is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chris Palmer!
Chris Palmer gave a mention to Kemists ↑™ 5x160Q - $149-199 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
In defeat, Cavan Cartwright stepped up to the mic, saying 'I gave it my best. I will find a way to do better next time.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Druff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolai Brasnof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Druff's entrance music is Awol Nation - Sail. A fine choice. Nicolai Brasnof has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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31
233 lbs
8 - 14 - 1 |
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25
205 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
Experienced |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Dan Druff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nicolai Brasnof!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brasnof lunges at Druff with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Druff's hand.
It looks like Dan Druff has been cut.
Druff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Brasnof paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jab from Brasnof.
Druff slips under a jab.
Good shot there by Brasnof.
Druff takes one to the side of the head.
Brasnof connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Brasnof tests Druff's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brasnof throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brasnof scores with a body shot.
Brasnof fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Druff looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brasnof changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brasnof scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Druff tries to score with a low kick but Brasnof moves his leg out of the way.
Brasnof lands with a hook. Druff tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brasnof keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brasnof scores with a nice right hand.
Nice cross by Brasnof.
Druff shoots in for a double leg but Brasnof sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Brasnof is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice cross by Brasnof.
Nicolai Brasnof seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Druff takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice straight punches there by Brasnof. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brasnof.
Druff takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brasnof connects with the punch.
Druff looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brasnof connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nicolai Brasnof is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brasnof lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brasnof throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Druff stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brasnof scores with a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A bone on bone clash there as Brasnof blocks the leg kick.
Brasnof connects with a single shot there.
Brasnof throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brasnof tests Druff's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brasnof lands a slapping body shot.
Brasnof lands an overhand right.
Brasnof digs a good body shot into Druff's ribs.
Brasnof feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Druffs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brasnof cracks Druff with a right hand to the side of the head.
Druff moves forwards but Brasnof connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Druff shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Brasnof sprawls well. Brasnof wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Druff gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Druff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Brasnof.
Druff changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Brasnof tries to avoid it but Druff manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Brasnof to the ground. Brasnof escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Druff closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Brasnof wants to get back to his feet but Druff drags him back down.
Druff tries to move into full mount but can't pass Brasnof's legs.
Brasnof explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Druff throws a big shot that misses.
Druff on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Brasnof stuffs the takedown.
It seemed like Brasnof was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brasnof fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brasnof stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Brasnof connects with a body shot that sends Druff's belly button to the back.
A cross from Brasnof lands.
A punch lands to the side of Druff 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Brasnof throws a one two combo.
Brasnof lands a jab to the nose.
Brasnof listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Druff is rocked!
Brasnof scores with a decent looking hook.
Oh Druff is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brasnof drops Druff with a big left hand and mounts him. Druff is in big trouble!
Druff is trying desperately to improve position.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brasnof sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Druff seems to have got his legs back now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolai Brasnof dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dan Druff's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Brasnof drops Druff with a left right combo! Brasnof follows him down to the ground into side control.
Brasnof has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
A shot to the liver by Brasnof. Beautiful body shot.
Brasnof fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brasnof leaves Druff with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Brasnof scores with a nice head shot.
Druff dives in for a single leg takedown but Brasnof sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Druff shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Brasnof but Brasnof pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dan Druff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brasnof scores with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brasnof connects with a crisp jab.
Brasnof lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Druff has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brasnof finds it's way round the side to connect with Druff's head.
Brasnof dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brasnof feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Druffs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Brasnof misses with a wild combination.
Druff has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brasnof finds it's way round the side to connect with Druff's head.
Brasnof cracks a nice hook into Druff's ribs.
A cross from Brasnof lands.
Brasnof works over Druff's head and body with a nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brasnof keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Brasnof coming out on top.
Brasnof changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brasnof lands with a cross.
Druff tries to move into range but Brasnof moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brasnof swinging wildly here.
Druff looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Druff shoots in and drives through. Brasnof sprawls well.
Nicolai Brasnof seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Druff will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brasnof bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Druff! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Druff striking off his back but it's not causing Brasnof any problems.
Brasnof slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Brasnof has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brasnof gets to his feet - Druff follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brasnof cracks Druff with a right hand to the side of the head.
Druff drops his hands momentarily and Brasnof takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brasnof scores with a jab. Druff acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dan Druff's cut is getting worse.
Druff fails in his attempt to clinch.
Brasnof scores with a jab.
Druff fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Brasnof and Druff goes tumbling to the canvas! Brasnof follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brasnof passes to side control.
Brasnof just content to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Druff regains half guard.
Druff is trying to control but can't.
Brasnof looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Druff tries to get to full guard but Brasnof has control of the leg.
Brasnof postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Druff to stand up.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Druff walks into a jab.
Brasnof scores with a body shot.
Brasnof throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nicolai Brasnof showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dan Druff'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Brasnof connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brasnof darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Brasnof thuds a left hand into Druff's body.
Druff seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Brasnof shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Druff is backing up but Brasnof catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Druff covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Brasnof Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicolai Brasnof!
Nicolai Brasnof decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Putski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gaetan Hart (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gaetan Hart will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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22
145 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
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23
130 lbs
6 - 1 - 0 |
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Brawler
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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
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ivan Putski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gaetan Hart!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putski looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hart!
Hart is letting Putski control him for a moment.
Putski tries to move into full mount but can't pass Hart's legs.
Putski 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.
Hart is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Putski tries to advance to mount but Hart denies him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hart trying to control but Putski flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
A lull in the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
I would not like to be Hart right now.
Hart trying to control the action but Putski just sinks the hooks in.
Hart is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Putski off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Hart is trying to defend against the choke here but Putski has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Putski Tightens the hold and Hart taps out furiously! Putski displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ivan Putski!
An out of breath Ivan Putski thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Greer Leonardson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kesuke Miyagi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Miyagi's choice of entrance music: Your'e The Best Around. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kesuke Miyagi was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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27
139 lbs
12 - 13 - 0 |
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36
142 lbs
42 - 11 - 2 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Greer Leonardson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
42 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Kesuke Miyagi!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Roger Salmon and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leonardson takes a swing at Miyagi's ribcage but misses.
Leonardson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Miyagi counters with an outside leg kick.
Miyagi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Miyagi gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Leonardson.
Miyagi takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Leonardson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Miyagi.
Leonardson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leonardson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Leonardson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Miyagi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Miyagi slips a straight right by Leonardson.
Miyagi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A jab lands there for Leonardson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leonardson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miyagi moves away.
Leonardson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leonardson throws a sloppy head kick
and Miyagi counters with a nice kick to the body.
Leonardson fails to land with a series of punches.
Miyagi tries a quick counter leg kick but Leonardson is wise to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miyagi lands a leg kick that knocks Leonardson off balance momentarily.
Leonardson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miyagi slips under a jab from Leonardson.
Leonardson backing away here, and Miyagi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A slow jab from Leonardson misses its intended target.
Miyagi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A punch combination from Leonardson misses.
Miyagi throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Miyagi connects with an inside leg kick.
Leonardson throws a combination that misses
and Miyagi counters with a leg kick.
Leonardson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Miyagi counters with a leg kick.
Leonardson throws a head kick that misses.
Leonardson misses with a kick to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Leonardson is breathing heavily.
Leonardson throws a leg kick
and Miyagi counters with a thumping low kick.
Miyagi tries a head kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Leonardson throws the kick towards the body but Miyagi avoids it.
Leonardson throws a jab when Miyagi was well out of range.
Greer Leonardson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miyagi is looking to score with low kicks.
Miyagi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Leonardson's calf.
The fighters circling - Leonardson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Miyagi connects with a high kick.
Leonardson is rocked!
Miyagi connects with an inside leg kick.
Oh Leonardson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Miyagi lands a leg kick that knocks Leonardson off balance momentarily.
Leonardson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Leonardson seems to have got his legs back now.
Miyagi lands a big head kick that sends Leonardson to the canvas! Miyagi follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kesuke Miyagi!
A very excited looking Kesuke Miyagi 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Moses Ohchooto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy Bob (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27
145 lbs
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141 lbs
28 - 20 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Moses Ohchooto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Bob!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bob throws a lazy right hand but Ohchooto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Good exchange - Bob coming out on top.
Bob throws the left hand but Ohchooto avoids the punch easily.
Bob scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ohchooto scores with a sloppy right hand. Bob should have avoided that one.
Bob throws a series of punches but Ohchooto moves out of range.
Ohchooto slips a straight right by Bob.
Ohchooto scores with a nice head shot.
Ohchooto swings for the body but Bob moves out of range.
Bob misses with a hook. Ohchooto ducked under it nicely.
Bob throws a hook but Ohchooto blocks it.
Ohchooto appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bob lands a head shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bob uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ohchooto.
Bob misses with a straight right.
Bob takes one to the side of the head.
Ohchooto slips a straight right by Bob.
Billy Bob seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ohchooto needs to keep his hands up - Bob had a free shot at his head there.
Ohchooto cracks Bob with an open hand slap.
Bob throws a hook to the side of Ohchooto's head but Ohchooto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Ohchooto misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bob misses with a straight right.
Bob scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ohchooto in his tracks.
Ohchooto walks into a stiff left hand from Bob.
Ohchooto is rocked!
Bob throws a jab but it's blocked by Ohchooto.
Oh Ohchooto is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bob displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ohchooto throws out the jab.
Bob throws out a counter right but Ohchooto avoids it with no problem.
Ohchooto seems to have got his legs back now.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Bob has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Bob has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ohchooto finds it's way round the side to connect with Bob's head.
Ohchooto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ohchooto takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bob doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bob tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A jab from Bob misses.
Ohchooto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bob uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ohchooto has time to react.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ohchooto defending well as Bob loads up on a big left hand.
Bob throws a body punch but Ohchooto moves out of range.
Ohchooto was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good standup being displayed there by Ohchooto as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheers as Ohchooto lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bob doesn't seem phased though.
Bob fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ohchooto manages to avoid it.
It looked like Ohchooto was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bob.
Ohchooto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bob throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bob lands with an overhand left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ohchooto.
Bob loads up on a big right hand but Ohchooto slips the punch.
Bob is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Ohchooto had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Bob misses with a hook to the body
and Ohchooto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bob uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ohchooto has time to react.
Bob throws a body shot but no joy.
Ohchooto scores with a nice strike.
Bob slips a straight right by Ohchooto.
Bob throws a hook to the side of Ohchooto's head but Ohchooto sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bob avoids the body shot from Ohchooto.
Bob drops his hands momentarily and Ohchooto takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Ohchooto steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bob.
Nice defenses there by Ohchooto.
Ohchooto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ohchooto ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ohchooto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ohchooto walks into a stiff left hand from Bob.
Ohchooto moves forwards but Bob connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ohchooto slips a jab from Bob.
Ohchooto throwing a counter right hand but Bob manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bob bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bob looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ohchooto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ohchooto. Bob does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ohchooto slips a jab from Bob.
Bob might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ohchooto misses the shot to the body.
Danga de danga de dang - Ohchooto scores with a four punch combination!
Ohchooto throws a jab but it's blocked by Bob.
Ohchooto moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bob uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ohchooto.
Ohchooto tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bob swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ohchooto cracks Bob with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ohchooto moves out of range of the strikes.
Ohchooto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ohchooto misses with a looping left.
Ohchooto cracks a nice hook into Bob's ribs.
Bob is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bob drops Ohchooto with a straight right hand, right on the button! Bob follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Bob!
Billy Bob managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Big Bear Nutrition 160Q, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between James Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mega Minion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Miller comes to the cage accompanied by Ennio Morricone- The Good, The Bad and The Ugly. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, James Miller!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mega Minion!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Chris Saunders and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Minion swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Miller.
Miller tries to land a leg kick but Minion saw it coming and moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Miller.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Miller 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.
Minion avoids a kick to the body.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Minion.
A head kick by Miller misses
and Minion counters with a nice leg kick.
Miller is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
Minion throws a low kick but Miller avoids it.
Minion scores with a jab to the body.
James Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Minion moves out of range easily.
Miller takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Miller lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minion throws a poor cross that misses
and Miller counters with a nice low kick that buckles Minion's knee momentarily.
Miller lands a head kick!
Miller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Minion.
Minion fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minion looking to score a takedown here. Miller is defending well but Minion drives through and ends up in Miller's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Minion drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Miller manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Minion has Miller in his guard.
Minion wants to hit a switch here but Miller passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Minion there!
Miller looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minion is in all sorts of trouble here.
Miller looking to control and managing it successfully.
Minion can't escape the position.
Miller takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Minion is wriggling around trying to escape.
Minion is squirming around, avoiding Miller's attempts to control the action.
Minion tries to lock up and control but Miller gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minion is looking to improve his position but Miller isn't that keen on the idea.
Minion is squirming around, avoiding Miller's attempts to control the action.
Miller controlling from mount.
Minion is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Miller trying to control but Minion is having none of it.
Minion wants to control but Miller is having none of it.
Minion tries to reverse the position but Miller maintains control.
Miller trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller controlling the position easily from mount.
Miller has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Miller can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Minion is looking to escape.
Minion keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Minion tries to hold on but Miller pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Miller 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.
Miller keeps the fight on the outside.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick
and Minion counters with a left to the body.
Minion takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Minion lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Minion throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miller with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Minion misses with a left hand
and Miller counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Minion just misses with a punch to the body.
Minion throws a half hearted mid kick.
Minion takes a kick to the side of the head.
Miller throws a head kick that misses
and Minion counters with a left to the body.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Minion changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Minion.
Minion throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minion turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Minion ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Minion 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.
Mega Minion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Minion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Minion.
Nice body kick from Miller.
Miller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Miller throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Minion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Minion.
Minion just misses with a punch to the body.
Minion keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Miller.
Miller misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Minion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Miller was well out of range. Poor timing from Minion.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Miller. Minion shrugs it off though.
Minion walks forward, straight into a front kick from Miller.
Minion has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Miller.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minion tries to close the distance and clinch but Miller swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Minion is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Miller rather than just go for the knockout.
Miller tries to land a leg kick but Minion saw it coming and moves away.
Minion gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller tries to stall but Minion uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Minion drops down looking for an ankle pick but Miller pulls his leg out and moves away.
Minion looks to land a body kick but Miller moved away.
Miller looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Minion throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miller moves forwards but Minion connects with a nice, crisp jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Miller.
Minion defending well as Miller loads up on a big left hand.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Minion moves out of range easily.
Miller looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Miller moves into the clinch successfully.
A frustrated look appears on Miller's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Miller tries to work over Minion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Miller.
Minion turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Miller is looking for a sweep.
Minion goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Miller rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Minion's guard! Nice work there by Miller!
Minion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Miller trying to control but Minion is working from the bottom.
Miller will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Minion is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Miller pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Minion is keeping the position for now.
Miller pushing down on Minion's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
James Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Still in half guard, Miller seems content to control.
Minion is looking to improve his position.
Miller is taking a breather. Minion says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Miller stops Minion from getting back to his feet.
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 James Miller will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Minion cracks the inside of Miller's front leg.
Minion finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Miller ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Minion throws a head kick that misses
and Miller counters with a solid body kick.
Miller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Miller. That's going to slow Minion down.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Minion - that will leave a mark!
Minion's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
Miller throws a leg kick but Minion sees it coming and moves out of range.
Minion swings for the body but Miller moves out of range.
Miller tried to counter with a leg kick but Minion avoided it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Minion misses with a low kick.
Miller thinks about countering with a body kick.
Miller throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Miller looking to land some kicks to the body here.
It seemed like Minion was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minion defending well as Miller loads up on a big left hand.
Miller looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Miller throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Minion.
Miller is looking to chop away at Minion's legs.
Minion thumps Miller with a low kick.
Minion shoots in but no luck this time.
Miller throws a head kick but Minion moves out of range.
Miller throws a low kick but Minion avoids it.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Minion lands with a kick to the ribs.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick and Minion moves out of range easily.
Minion tries to clinch up.
Minion throws a low kick, looking for Miller's leg but Miller calmly moves out of range.
Miller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minion throws a shot to the body.
Minion fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Miller sprawls well initially but Minion persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minion seems to be working for a kimura but Miller defends the submission attempt.
Minion 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.
Minion is working for a kimura but Miller is defending it quite comfortably.
Miller wants to control but Minion is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller is looking for a sweep. Minion is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Minion is trying to work for a kimura but Miller is defending well.
Miller wants to get back to full guard.
Miller is positioning himself well to prevent Minion advancing to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Miller trying to control here.
Minion trying to control from half guard but Miller is working away.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Minion wants to pass to mount but Miller is defending the position.
Minion is looking for a kimura here.
Minion looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Mega Minion just about did enough to take it.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Miller misses with a hook. Minion ducked under it nicely.
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
Minion throws a body shot but no joy.
Minion does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Minion scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Miller wants to improve his position but Minion is controlling well.
Minion is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Miller is just riding it out for now. Minion eventually gives up the hold.
Minion is working for a submission of some sort.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller trying to control but Minion postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minion trying to pass the guard but Miller defending well.
Miller works his way to full guard. Good work.
Minion wants to pass the guard but Miller is keeping the position.
Minion trying to control but Miller is working from the bottom.
Miller trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Miller tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Minion passes Miller's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Miller is in trouble now - Minion has advanced to mount!
Miller slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Minion is trying to work for a kimura but Miller is defending well.
Minion is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Minion is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller has control of Minion's left arm, preventing Minion from doing any damage.
Miller continues to stall.
Miller keeping full guard, as Minion tries to pass.
Minion slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Miller is looking for a sweep.
Miller sneaks back into half guard.
Miller trying to hold on to Minion's head to control him but Minion postures up.
Minion is looking to advance position but Miller won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miller is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Minion seems to be looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mega Minion dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Miller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Minion misses with the combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Minion.
Minion scoring well with a low kick there.
Minion misses with a body shot.
Minion checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Miller is looking to slow Minion down with leg kicks.
Miller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miller misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minion tests Miller's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Minion tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miller paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miller looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Minion avoids the head kick by Miller.
Miller keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Miller tried to counter with a leg kick but Minion avoided it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Miller throws a low kick but Minion avoids it.
James Miller is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller scores with a leg kick.
Minion is looking to slow Miller down with leg kicks.
Miller keeps the fight on the outside.
Minion forces Miller back against the cage and clinches.
Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Minion's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Minion.
Minion presses Miller against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Minion.
Minion lands a nice shot to the body.
Minion lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Miller stalling in the clinch but Minion improves position.
Minion looking for a takedown.
Miller prevents a body shot from Minion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miller scores with a nice hook to the head.
Miller blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Minion lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minion is trying to force a seperation but Miller has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Miller.
Minion stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Minion misses with a punch to the body.
Miller blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Minion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Minion lands a body shot.
The referee is keeping an eye on Miller - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Miller takes a shot to the head.
Minion tries for a takedown but Miller manages to get underhooks.
Miller tries a body shot but Minion blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minion struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Minion keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Miller's efforts to push away.
Miller lands a good knee to the midsection. Minion won't want to take too many of those.
Minion is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Miller avoiding damage.
Minion tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Minion tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
Minion tries to score a body lock takedown but Miller shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
James Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mega Minion.
Miller manages to break the clinch.
Miller misses with a kick to the body.
Miller misses with a body kick.
Minion connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Miller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miller misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller fails in his attempt to clinch.
Miller backing away here, and Minion unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Minion moves out of range of the body kick.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Minion.
Miller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Minion sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Minion wants to land a leg kick but Miller is out of range.
Minion tries a low kick but Miller avoids it.
Miller moves out of range as Minion strikes.
And Miller counters with a quick kick to the body but Minion blocks it.
Miller walks into a straight right hand from Minion.
Minion fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Miller checks it well.
Minion checks the leg kick nicely there.
Miller throws a sloppy head kick
and Minion connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minion looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mega Minion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Minion has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 47:48
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 48:47
Judge Josh West scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mega Minion!
Mega Minion is the new lightweight champion!
A very excited looking Mega Minion 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Kersikov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Mayhem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mayhem has chosen Bullet With A Name by Nonpoint as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 6 - 2, fighting out of New York, Vlad Kersikov!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, John Mayhem!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Kersikov.
Mayhem tries a low kick but Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Mayhem checks a leg kick nicely.
Kersikov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mayhem takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kersikov!
Mayhem checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kersikov moves out of range of the leg kick from Mayhem.
Kersikov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Mayhem is out of range and Kersikov settles back down.
Kersikov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mayhem tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mayhem fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kersikov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Kersikov misses.
Mayhem has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mayhem throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Kersikov blocks the body kick.
Kersikov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Mayhem.
Kersikov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mayhem's hands.
Kersikov lands a nice looking body kick.
Kersikov punishes Mayhem's body with a nice straight punch.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mayhem.
Mayhem moves out of range of the leg kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov moves into range and clinches up with Mayhem.
Mayhem takes a shot to the head.
Mayhem tries to land a knee to the head but Kersikov blocks with his arms.
Mayhem utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Mayhem is trying to break the clinch but Kersikov has him pressed against the cage.
Kersikov digs a right hand into Mayhem's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mayhem's gas tank.
Mayhem manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mayhem throws a shot from downtown. Kersikov moves away and avoids it.
A shot to the body from Kersikov misses
and Mayhem connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kersikov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mayhem looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kersikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Vlad Kersikov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kersikov throws a quick inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Mayhem misses.
Mayhem closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Mayhem throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kersikov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mayhem.
Mayhem throws a front kick aimed at Kersikov's knee but Kersikov avoids it well.
Kersikov scores with a leg kick.
Kersikov throws a body kick that misses.
Kersikov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kersikov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mayhem on the side of the head.
Kersikov moves out of range of the leg kick from Mayhem.
Kersikov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mayhem waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kersikov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mayhem throws a head kick that misses.
Mayhem takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kersikov throws a leg kick
and Mayhem makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kersikov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mayhem tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kersikov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A lazy body kick from Mayhem
and Kersikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Kersikov instigates a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mayhem or not.
Mayhem misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kersikov.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kersikov.
Kersikov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mayhem avoids it.
Mayhem struggles to land a body shot inside as Kersikov controls his hands.
Mayhem breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kersikov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Kersikov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kersikov lands a nice knee to the body.
Mayhem looks winded!
Kersikov misses with a body punch.
Kersikov lands a good knee to the midsection. Mayhem won't want to take too many of those.
Kersikov tries a body shot but Mayhem blocks it.
Kersikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mayhem backwards.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kersikov.
Kersikov lands a hook that snaps the head of Mayhem backwards.
Kersikov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kersikov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Kersikov.
Kersikov is working Mayhem over against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kersikov lands a nice knee to the body.
Kersikov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mayhem backwards.
Kersikov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kersikov lands a knee to the body.
Mayhem's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Kersikov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mayhem chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kersikov can pounce on him.
Mayhem ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vlad Kersikov is winning the standup battle so far.
Mayhem stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov misses with a looping left.
A slapping body kick lands there for Kersikov.
Mayhem throws a solid leg kick but Kersikov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Mayhem.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Mayhem.
A solid body kick from Kersikov.
Kersikov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mayhems jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Kersikov is looking to slow Mayhem down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kersikov moves out of range of the body kick from Mayhem.
Kersikov catches Mayhem with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mayhem is breathing heavily.
Mayhem takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Mayhem's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kersikov lands a leg kick that knocks Mayhem off balance momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mayhem steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Kersikov. That one must have hurt.
Kersikov lands a nice looking body shot.
Mayhem has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kersikov.
Kersikov swings for the body but Mayhem moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Mayhem blocks the low kick.
Mayhem tries a low kick but Kersikov avoids it.
Kersikov throws a leg kick which misses Mayhem's front leg but catches the back leg as Mayhem tries to avoid it.
A jab from Kersikov does it's job there.
Kersikov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kersikov lands a big uppercut and Mayhem crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Mayhem looks OK. Kersikov waves Mayhem back to his feet!
Mayhem is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mayhem drops his hands momentarily. Kersikov doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Mayhem staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Mayhem doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vlad Kersikov!
Vlad Kersikov retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ethelbart Takahashi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Freddy Steel (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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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
36 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Ethelbart Takahashi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Freddy Steel!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takahashi with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Steel lands a left and a right that send Takahashi crashing to the mat, dazed. Steel thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Takahashi is rocked!
It looks like Ethelbart Takahashi has been cut.
Steel lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Takahashi circles away quickly and effectively.
Oh Takahashi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Takahashi circles away from the clinch attempt
and Takahashi counters with a left and a right that stings Steel.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takahashi throws a leg kick but Steel sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Takahashi seems to have got his legs back now.
Takahashi throws a sloppy head kick and Steel moves out of range easily.
And Steel tries to counter it with a takedown but Takahashi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Steel just misses with a punch to the body.
Donk. Takahashi catches Steel right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Freddy Steel has been cut.
Steel tries to clinch up.
It looked like Takahashi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Steel misses with a head kick.
Steel is looking to clinch but Takahashi is avoiding it.
Takahashi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Takahashi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steel moves away.
Steel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Takahashi defends it well.
Steel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takahashi lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi lands with an overhand left.
Takahashi thumps Steel with a low kick.
Takahashi tries a head kick but it misses.
Steel changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Steel instigates a clinch.
Takahashi wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Steel blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Steel fails to land.
Takahashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takahashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Steel controls his hands.
We've been informed that Steel 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.
Takahashi is trying to break the clinch but Steel has him pressed against the cage.
Takahashi lands a hook that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Steel pushes Takahashi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi tries to work over Steel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steel blocks an uppercut.
Takahashi breaks the clinch.
Steel rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takahashi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It appears Takahashi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel moves into the clinch.
Steel blocks an uppercut.
Steel pushes Takahashi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Steel prevents a body shot from Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel.
Takahashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takahashi gets through Steel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Takahashi misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Steel backwards.
Takahashi lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Steel.
Takahashi is trying to force a seperation but Steel has the dominant position.
Takahashi softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Steel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steel misses with a knee to the head.
Takahashi misses with a punch on the inside.
Takahashi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Takahashi is trying to force a seperation but Steel has the dominant position.
A head punch on the inside from Takahashi fails to land.
Takahashi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steel blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice cross by Takahashi.
That has opened up Freddy Steel's cut even more.
Steel moves out of range of the body kick.
Steel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Takahashi moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Takahashi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Steel throws a right and a left that Takahashi avoids nicely.
Steel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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!
Steel misses with the combination.
Takahashi lands with a kick to the ribs.
Steel scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Takahashi throws a leg kick that misses.
Takahashi sets himself, and Steel steps forward looking for the clinch! Takahashi avoids it this time.
Takahashi connects with a good right hand that stumbles Steel. Steel circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ethelbart Takahashi dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Takahashi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Steel misses with a straight right.
It looked like Takahashi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Steel.
Ethelbart Takahashi is winning the standup battle so far.
Takahashi misses with a hook. Steel ducked under it nicely.
Ethelbart Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahashi lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Steel thows a leg kick but Takahashi checks it
and Takahashi counters with a slapping leg kick.
Steel throws a nice looking combination but Takahashi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steel throws a right hand that Takahashi ducks under and follows up with a left that Takahashi also avoids with ease.
Takahashi swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Steel takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Steel tries to work over Takahashi's front leg with a kick but Takahashi checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takahashi does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Takahashi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Steel. That did some damage!
Takahashi misses the jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Takahashi. That snapped Steel's head back.
Takahashi throws a leg kick which misses Steel's front leg but catches the back leg as Steel tries to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takahashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A bone on bone clash there as Steel blocks the leg kick.
Steel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Takahashi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steel throws a push kick but Takahashi slaps the foot to one side.
Takahashi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Takahashi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Steel checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Takahashi lands a nice shot to the body.
A combination from Steel does no damage.
A head kick misses from Takahashi.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Takahashi.
Good leg kick by Takahashi there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Steel in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Steel walks into a stiff left hand from Takahashi.
Takahashi misses with an attempted mid kick.
Takahashi lands a nice looking body kick.
Takahashi lands an overhand right.
The cut above Freddy Steel's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahashi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Takahashi is looking to counter with head kicks.
Steel misses with the combination.
Steel throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Takahashi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Takahashi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Steel throws a nice looking combination but Takahashi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Steel takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Takahashi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Freddy Steel's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Takahashi tries to land a leg kick but Steel saw it coming and moves away.
Takahashi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Takahashi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Steel. That did some damage!
Steel tries to clinch up.
Takahashi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steel can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel blocks a head kick by Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a body shot but no joy.
Steel tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Takahashi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Steel with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Takahashi to score with a decent uppercut.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Freddy Steel's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ethelbart Takahashi!
Ethelbart Takahashi retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Ethelbart Takahashi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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