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~T~ ITFL Round 10.1 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Luca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bosco Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Luca might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Filthy Luca Greeting. On his way into the cage it seems that Johnny Luca has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Johnny Luca seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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179 lbs
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World class MT
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Luca!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bosco Brown!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've been told by Luca's head coaches at The Coffee Shop that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Luca gets a clinch.
Brown tries a body shot but Luca blocks it.
Brown tries to throw a body punch but Luca avoids it by throwing Brown back against the cage.
Brown's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luca.
Luca lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Bosco Brown has been cut.
Good body shot from Brown.
Luca pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Brown.
Brown is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Luca pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Luca tries to circle away but Brown has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown trying to control the position but instead, Luca has worked for underhooks and has pushed Brown into the cage.
Brown goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Brown.
Luca blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown lands an uppercut.
Brown lands a left hand.
Luca breaks the clinch.
Brown scoring well with a low kick there.
Brown checks a low kick from Luca.
Luca throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown ducks right into an uppercut from Luca.
A slow jab from Luca misses its intended target.
We've been informed that Brown 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.
Jab by Brown.
Luca turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Luca.
A nice leg kick lands there from Luca.
Luca fails in his attempt to clinch.
Luca tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Brown looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brown is looking to land body kicks.
Luca throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Brown counters with a nice uppercut.
Luca misses with a right hand
and Luca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Luca throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Luca walks into a jab.
Brown tries a head kick but it misses.
Brown takes a swing at Luca's ribcage but misses.
Luca lands a nice looking kick to the body. Brown takes a step back to recover.
Brown misses with a jab to the body
and Luca cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Luca throws a front kick aimed at Brown's knee but Brown avoids it well.
Brown tries a quick counter leg kick but Luca is wise to it.
Brown throws a sloppy head kick and Luca moves out of range easily.
Brown throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luca sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Luca throws a lazy right hand but Brown sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Brown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Luca does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown dives in and grabs Luca's left leg, looking for a takedown. Luca pushes down on Brown's head and hops out.
A head kick misses from Brown.
Luca throwing a counter right hand but Brown manages to avoid it.
A left lands for Brown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luca.
Brown blocks the body kick.
Brown replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Luca blocks it well.
Brown 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.
Brown misses with a hook to the body
and Luca counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Luca moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brown takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brown scores with a takedown into Luca's guard.
Luca keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Brown throwing strikes from guard but Luca blocks nicely.
Brown throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brown with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Brown loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brown sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Brown postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Brown looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nice shot lands for Luca.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luca wants to clinch up but Brown keeps it at a distance.
Brown throws a leg kick but Luca moved away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bosco Brown will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bosco Brown's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
No joy there for Brown, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Luca moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Luca throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice uppercut lands for Luca. That snapped Brown's head back.
A slapping leg kick lands for Luca.
Luca fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brown is out of range.
Nice shot by Brown.
Luca throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Luca.
Brown takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Brown throws a body kick that misses.
Luca stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Luca takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Luca.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luca tries to land a leg kick but Brown saw it coming and moves away.
Luca stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Luca wants it to stay on the feet.
Luca misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luca stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Luca wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Luca's head but Luca sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An attempted straight right counter from Luca misses the target.
A clash of legs there as Brown blocks the low kick.
Luca is looking to chop away at Brown's legs.
Brown misses the jab.
Some wild striking there from Brown.
Luca tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Brown manages to circle out of the way.
Brown throws a jab when Luca was well out of range.
Brown lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Brown throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Luca counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Luca scoring well with a low kick there.
Luca displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
Brown throws a right hand that misses
and Luca counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brown throws the left hand but Luca avoids the punch easily.
Brown sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Luca defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
Luca feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Brown takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown cracks Luca with a right hand to the side of the head.
Johnny Luca is winning the standup battle so far.
Luca shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Luca takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Luca misses with a hook. Brown ducked under it nicely.
A bone on bone clash there as Brown blocks the leg kick.
Luca tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brown checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Johnny Luca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Luca throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown tried to score with a low kick but Luca checks it.
Brown steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Luca. That one must have hurt.
Brown showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Luca.
Brown looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Brown.
Luca is looking to score with low kicks.
Brown wants to slow Luca down by chopping away at his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown ducks under a wild hook from Luca.
Brown on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Brown wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Luca throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luca sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Brown 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.
Brown circles away from the clinch attempt.
Luca moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Brown getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brown lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Luca.
Luca throws a front kick aimed at Brown's knee but Brown avoids it well.
Luca slaps away a takedown attempt from Brown, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Johnny Luca has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bosco Brown.
A big right from Brown misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Luca is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Luca gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Brown is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Brown wants to lay and pray for a moment but Luca keeps working.
Luca controlling the position for now.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Brown in particular looking to stall.
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 Johnny Luca will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bosco Brown's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Brown throws a shot from downtown. Luca moves away and avoids it.
Luca swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luca displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
Luca throws a looping overhand right but Brown ducks down to avoid it.
A leg kick checked by Luca.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Luca, right into the meat.
Brown tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Luca is able to avoid easily.
Luca smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jab by Brown.
Brown throws a leg kick that is checked
and Luca makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Luca looks to land a body kick but Brown moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luca walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Brown checks a low kick from Luca.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Luca throws out the jab.
Luca checks a leg kick.
Brown takes one on the button.
Brown's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Luca throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown scores with a three punch combo!
Brown looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Luca misses with a few strikes there.
Luca throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Brown looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brown will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Brown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luca 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.
Luca throws a body kick that misses.
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Luca's shoulder, as Luca tries to avoid the shot.
Brown lands with a hook. Luca tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brown misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Luca misses with a head kick.
Brown tries a quick counter leg kick but Luca is wise to it.
Luca turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Brown, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Luca misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luca connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Luca is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Brown is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Brown takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Brown swats away the attempt to clinch by Luca.
Luca throws a hook but Brown avoids it easily.
Brown scores with a jab.
Luca avoids a kick to the body.
Luca thinks about countering with a body kick.
Luca attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Luca misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Brown thinks about the counter body kick.
Luca fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brown has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Luca throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Luca throws a leg kick but Brown sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Brown there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Brown connects with a high kick.
Luca moves away from the strike by Brown.
Luca fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Luca throws a nice outside leg kick.
Brown fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Luca blocks a head kick by Brown.
Luca fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Luca misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Brown looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Luca avoids the head kick by Brown.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luca.
Brown checks a leg kick nicely.
Brown misses with a hook.
Luca throws a leg kick but Brown checks it.
Johnny Luca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brown looks to land a right hand but Luca moved out of range.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luca was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Luca throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luca on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brown. Brown obviously looking to wear him down.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luca moves away.
Brown attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Luca misses with a leg kick
and Luca takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Brown throws a poor cross that misses
and Luca counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Luca lands with a right hand.
A clash of legs there as Brown blocks the low kick.
Brown 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.
Luca is looking to counter punch.
Luca thows a left - swing and a miss!
Luca ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Luca scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Johnny Luca.
I think Luca 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Johnny Luca!
Johnny Luca took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Spartan Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yaniv Schulmann (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ruslan Mstislav Volkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ruslan Mstislav Volkov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Yaniv Schulmann's chin.
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157 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yaniv Schulmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Ruslan Mstislav Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov misses with a straight right.
Schulmann feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Volkov has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Schulmann is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Volkov throws a half hearted mid kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Volkov.
Volkov moves away from the strike by Schulmann.
Volkov missing with a left hand there. Schulmann was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Volkov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A left lands for Schulmann.
Schulmann looks to land a body kick but Volkov moved away.
Volkov misses with a low kick as Schulmann jumps back.
Volkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Schulmann takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Schulmann looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Volkov tried to score with a low kick but Schulmann checks it.
Volkov ducks under a wild hook from Schulmann.
Nice body kick there by Schulmann.
Schulmann misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schulmann takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice defenses there by Volkov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Volkov.
Schulmann tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Volkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Schulmann.
Volkov throws out a leg kick but Schulmann moves out of range and Volkov only half commits.
Volkov throws a push kick but Schulmann slaps the foot to one side.
Volkov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Schulmann throws a jab when Volkov was well out of range.
Volkov misses with a body kick.
Schulmann swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Volkov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Schulmann really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A looping hook to the body misses from Volkov. Schulmann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Volkov slips under a jab from Schulmann.
Schulmann misses with a hook. Volkov ducked under it nicely.
Schulmann misses the jab.
Volkov cracks Schulmann with a good jab.
Schulmann throws a leg kick
and Volkov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Volkov lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schulmann just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov avoids the body shot from Schulmann.
Schulmann misses with an attempted mid kick.
Schulmann throws out a loose jab but Volkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Volkov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Volkov tries a head kick but it misses.
Schulmann misses with a head kick.
Nice defenses there by Volkov.
Volkov throws a jab when Schulmann was well out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Volkov.
Volkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schulmann is looking to score with low kicks.
Volkov throws a shot from downtown. Schulmann moves away and avoids it.
Volkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Volkov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Volkov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Schulmann has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Schulmann and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Schulmann throws an overhand right that lands on Volkov's shoulder, as Volkov tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schulmann misses with a kick to the body.
Schulmann dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Volkov jabs Schulmann to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Volkov tries to score with a low kick but Schulmann moves his leg out of the way.
Schulmann lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Volkov at a distance.
Volkov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Schulmann has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A head kick misses from Schulmann.
Schulmann throws a leg kick that is checked
and Volkov counters with a body kick.
Volkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Schulmann.
Volkov scores with a body shot.
Schulmann misses with a wild combination.
It seemed like Volkov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Schulmann keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Volkov.
Schulmann with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schulmann slips under a jab from Volkov.
Schulmann delivers a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schulmann throws a lazy body kick
and Volkov counters with a thumping low kick.
Volkov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Schulmann throws a leg kick but Volkov checks it.
A jab from Schulmann finds it's way through Volkov's defenses.
Volkov moves out of range as Schulmann strikes.
Volkov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Schulmann lands a nice hook to Volkov's body. Volkov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Schulmann goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Volkov throws a solid leg kick but Schulmann takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Volkov.
Schulmann throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Volkov ducks under a wild hook from Schulmann.
Schulmann takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Schulmann throws a nice outside leg kick.
Schulmann misses the jab.
Volkov connects with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Yaniv Schulmann will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Schulmann checks a low kick from Volkov.
Volkov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Schulmann ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Schulmann walks into a straight right hand from Volkov.
Volkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Schulmann throws a hook but Volkov avoids it easily.
Schulmann misses with an attempted mid kick.
Schulmann misses with a straight right.
Schulmann slips under a jab from Volkov.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Volkov.
Schulmann looks to land a combination but Volkov avoids it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Volkov misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A cross from Schulmann lands.
Nice uppercut lands for Volkov. That snapped Schulmann's head back.
Schulmann checks a low kick from Volkov.
Schulmann drops down looking for a counter takedown but Volkov sprawls and moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schulmann misses the shot to the body.
Volkov swings for the body but Schulmann moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Schulmann throws an overhand right that lands on Volkov's shoulder, as Volkov tries to avoid the shot.
Volkov throws a nice outside leg kick.
Volkov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Volkov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Schulmann's hands.
Volkov walks into a left hand.
Volkov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Volkov digs a good body shot into Schulmann's ribs.
Volkov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Schulmann in his tracks.
Schulmann is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Schulmann on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A shot to the liver by Volkov. Beautiful body shot.
Volkov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schulmann.
Schulmann swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Volkov misses the shot to the body.
Schulmann jabs Volkov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Schulmann misses with a wild body shot.
Volkov replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Schulmann blocks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov thuds a left hand into Schulmann's body.
Schulmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Volkov takes a swing at Schulmann's ribcage but misses.
Nice straight punches there by Volkov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Volkov.
Volkov throws a leg kick
and Schulmann counters with a straight right hand.
Schulmann thuds his right hand into Volkov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice shot by Schulmann.
Volkov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Schulmann tries to work over Volkov's front leg with a kick but Volkov checks it.
Volkov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Schulmann takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Volkov slips a straight right by Schulmann.
Schulmann on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Volkov. Volkov obviously looking to wear him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schulmann is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Volkov lands with a straight right. Schulmann didn't see that one coming.
Schulmann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Volkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Schulmann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Volkov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses.
Schulmann fires out a quick counter leg kick but Volkov just manages to avoid it.
Volkov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Schulmann is looking to counter punch.
Volkov misses with a wild body shot.
Schulmann attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Schulmann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Volkov tries to land a body kick
and Schulmann cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
Schulmann feinted with a counter takedown.
Volkov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schulmann tries a low kick but Volkov avoids it.
Schulmann pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Volkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slapping leg kick lands for Volkov.
Schulmann throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schulmann lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Schulmann misses with an uppercut. Volkov saw that one coming.
Schulmann with a jab.
Schulmann misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Schulmann staying out of range there.
Volkov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Volkov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Schulmann lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That kick from Volkov tenderised Schulmann's leg. Schulmann is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ruslan Mstislav Volkov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Volkov misses with a straight right.
Schulmann misses with a low kick.
Volkov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Schulmann misses with an uppercut. Volkov saw that one coming.
Volkov scores with a leg kick.
Schulmann throws a right hand that misses
and Volkov counters with a good, hard body kick but Schulmann shrugs it off.
Volkov cracks Schulmann with an open hand slap.
Volkov takes a swing at Schulmann's ribcage but misses.
Volkov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Schulmann fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Schulmann lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov looks to throw the jab but Schulmann is out of range.
Volkov scores with a jab.
Volkov throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schulmann tries a head kick but it misses.
Volkov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov scores with a jab to the head.
Volkov tried to score with a low kick but Schulmann checks it.
Schulmann throws a shot from downtown. Volkov moves away and avoids it.
Schulmann slips under a jab from Volkov.
Schulmann takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Schulmann throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
Schulmann pivots, looking for a leg kick but Volkov is out of range and Schulmann settles back down.
Both fighters circling a little - Volkov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Schulmann takes a swing at Volkov's ribcage but misses.
Schulmann swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Volkov counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Schulmann actively working from the bottom here.
Volkov prevents Schulmann from improving his position.
Volkov slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schulmann is in trouble now - Volkov has advanced to mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Schulmann keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Volkov wants to take Schulmann's back here but Schulmann is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Schulmann tries to reverse the position but Volkov maintains control.
Schulmann tries to lock up and control but Volkov gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov controlling his opponent.
Volkov avoids the attempt from Schulmann to control.
Volkov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Schulmann manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Schulmann tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Volkov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Volkov tries for a kimura but Schulmann is defending well.
Schulmann is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Schulmann is trying to control Volkov's posture but Volkov avoids it.
Volkov trying to control the action but Schulmann is working from the bottom.
Volkov is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslan Mstislav Volkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Volkov has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Mstislav Volkov!
In defeat, Yaniv Schulmann stepped up to the mic, saying 'Upon completing this tournament, which ends after one more fight, Im cutting ties with my current manager.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Damozzi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthur Curry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Curry has chosen Molly Malone - The Dubliners as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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211 lbs
16 - 11 - 3 |
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285 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 3, fighting out of London, Frank Damozzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arthur Curry!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curry throws a body punch but Damozzi moves out of range.
Damozzi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Curry lands a lovely overhand right.
A cross from Curry lands.
Curry throws a head kick that half lands.
Damozzi is looking to slow Curry down with leg kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Curry. That's going to slow Damozzi down.
Damozzi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Damozzi throws an overhand right that lands on Curry's shoulder, as Curry tries to avoid the shot.
Damozzi swats away the attempt to clinch by Curry.
Curry swings for the body but Damozzi moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Curry.
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!
Damozzi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Curry circles away.
Damozzi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Finland in the buildup to the fight.
Damozzi slips a straight right by Curry.
Curry throws a jab but it's blocked by Damozzi.
Damozzi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Curry throws a body shot but no joy.
Damozzi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curry feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Damozzi's calf.
Curry throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Damozzi on the side of the head.
Curry blocks the body kick.
Curry misses with a low kick.
Damozzi throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Curry listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Damozzi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Curry.
Nice sprawl there from Curry as Damozzi shoots in.
Damozzi 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.
Curry is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Curry clinches up against the cage.
Curry swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Curry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Damozzi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Damozzi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Damozzi stalling the fight.
Damozzi throws a head punch that misses.
Curry lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Damozzi looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Damozzi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Curry.
Damozzi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Curry's elbow.
Damozzi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Curry throws a head punch that misses.
Curry lands with a light punch inside.
Damozzi misses with the head strike.
A short left from Curry.
A nice right hand lands inside from Curry.
Curry misses with a body punch.
Damozzi wants a takedown but no success here.
Damozzi is stalling here.
Curry has a couple of punches blocked by Damozzi.
Damozzi tries to throw a body punch but Curry avoids it by throwing Damozzi back against the cage.
Damozzi lands an uppercut.
Curry has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Damozzi.
Curry prevents a takedown attempt there.
Curry has a couple of punches blocked by Damozzi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curry blocking some punches.
Damozzi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Damozzi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Curry is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Curry has a couple of punches blocked by Damozzi.
Damozzi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Damozzi blocks an uppercut.
Curry prevents a body shot from Damozzi.
Damozzi digs a right hand into Curry's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Curry's gas tank.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Damozzi.
A nice right hand lands inside from Curry.
Curry tries to throw a body punch but Damozzi avoids it by throwing Curry back against the cage.
Curry prevents a body shot from Damozzi.
Curry misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Curry fails to land.
Damozzi wants to take the fight to the mat but Curry manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Curry gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Damozzi.
Damozzi misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curry tries a body shot but Damozzi blocks it.
Curry misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Curry.
Damozzi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Damozzi lands a body punch.
Damozzi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Curry stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Curry fails to land.
Damozzi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Damozzi misses with a hook to the ribs.
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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Curry creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Damozzi misses with a punch to the body.
Damozzi manages to break the clinch.
Donk. Curry catches Damozzi right on the button with a cross.
Damozzi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Curry has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Damozzi throws a leg kick but Curry sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Curry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Curry dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Curry throws a combination that misses
and Damozzi counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Damozzi is trying to work for a kimura but Curry is defending well.
Damozzi is looking for a kimura here.
Curry is trying to control but can't.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Damozzi there.
Curry is defending against the submission attempts here by Damozzi.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Curry wants to improve his position but Damozzi is controlling well.
Curry trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Damozzi manages to pass to mount!
Damozzi looking to ground and pound but Curry is blocking nicely.
Damozzi avoids the attempt from Curry to control.
Curry might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Damozzi haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Curry is in all sorts of trouble here.
Damozzi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Damozzi raining down shots from the mount!
Frank Damozzi overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Damozzi punishing his opponent with strikes.
Damozzi tries to control but Curry wriggling away.
Damozzi lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi lands a big shot there that rocks Curry but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Damozzi looking to control but Curry is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Curry really wants to buck Damozzi off and get back to his feet.
Curry is working to get back to half guard.
Damozzi lands a big elbow.
Curry in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Curry working to try and regain half guard.
Curry is bucking up trying to escape but Damozzi cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Damozzi fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Damozzi cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Curry is rocked!
Damozzi lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Curry hang on?
Curry is still in real trouble! Can Damozzi finish him?
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!
Damozzi unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Curry wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Damozzi celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Damozzi!
Frank Damozzi tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Arthur Curry stepped up to the mic, saying 'Damn, congrats dude.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Bustamante (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Louis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bustamante kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Here Comes The Boom!. Louis has chosen Awesome God as his entrance music. Diego Bustamante has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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280 lbs
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240 lbs
12 - 12 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Diego Bustamante!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Joe Louis!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bustamante misses with a body kick.
Louis throws a counter combo.
A punch combination from Louis misses.
Bustamante scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Louis 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.
Bustamante throws a head kick that misses.
Bustamante misses with a series of wild punches.
Louis tries to bum rush Bustamante with a series of wild strikes but Bustamante uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bustamante looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bustamante swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bustamante dodges the punch combination from Louis.
Bustamante is looking to counter with head kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Louis 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.
Louis takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Diego Bustamante is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bustamante.
A jab from Louis misses.
Bustamante throws a sloppy head kick
letting Louis counter with a right hand.
A cross from Bustamante lands.
Louis misses with a head kick.
Bustamante lunges at Louis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Louis's hand.
Bustamante comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Bustamante. Louis shrugs it off though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bustamante scores with a spinning back kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bustamante wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Louis looks winded!
Bustamante lands a nice shot to the body.
Bustamante connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Louis throws a hook but Bustamante blocks it.
Bustamante lands an overhand right.
Bustamante lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bustamante thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Louis if he has to take too many more of those.
Louis moves out of range as Bustamante throws a body kick.
Bustamante scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bustamante swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bustamante moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLouis.
Bustamante scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A jab from Bustamante finds it's way through Louis's defenses.
Bustamante tries a head kick but it misses.
Bustamante throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Diego Bustamante seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Louis tries a head kick but it misses.
Louis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bustamante blocks a head kick by Louis.
Bustamante was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bustamante is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
No luck for Louis with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bustamante cracks the inside of Louis's front leg.
Bustamante cracks Louis with a good jab.
Bustamante swings for the body but Louis moves out of range.
Louis is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Bustamante connects with a body shot.
A good leg kick by Bustamante.
Bustamante lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Louis throws a head kick but Bustamante moves out of range.
Louis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bustamante.
Bustamante feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Louis's calf.
Louis tries to move into range but Bustamante moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diego Bustamante dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Louis throws a big shot that misses.
Bustamante looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bustamante shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
An inside leg kick lands from Bustamante.
Bustamante just misses with a punch to the body.
Louis throws out a counter right but Bustamante avoids it with no problem.
Louis lands with a slapping head kick.
Bustamante will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bustamante throws a leg kick
and Louis counters with a left and a right that stings Bustamante.
Bustamante throws a body kick that misses.
Louis is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Louis checks the leg kick nicely there.
It seemed like Louis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Louis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bustamante fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Louis on the side of the head.
Louis is rocked!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Louis.
Louis is still on wobbly legs! Can Bustamante finish him?
Bustamante is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Louis can do to turn this around?
Bustamante throws a powerful right kick. Louis tried to block low but the kick was high! Louis was taken right off of his feet! Bustamante jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Diego Bustamante!
In his post fight interview, Diego Bustamante started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivar Lodbrok (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antoni Kristofer Hong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lodbrok comes to the cage accompanied by Killing in the name of.... Antoni Kristofer Hong has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ivar Lodbrok's chin.
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13 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivar Lodbrok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antoni Kristofer Hong!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lodbrok moves out of range of the body kick.
Hong takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Lodbrok misses with an uppercut. Hong saw that one coming.
Hong is looking to chop away at Lodbrok's legs.
Lodbrok feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hong dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lodbrok. That did some damage!
Lodbrok lands a jab to Hong's midsection.
Lodbrok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hong.
Lodbrok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hong.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lodbrok!
Lodbrok misses with a kick to the body.
Lodbrok cracks Hong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lodbrok seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lodbrok darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lodbrok moves out of range of the body kick from Hong.
Hong shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hong throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Lodbrok tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hong is in Lodbrok's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lodbrok is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Lodbrok's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hong is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Lodbrok pulls Hong in close to prevent any damage.
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.
Hong throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Lodbrok is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hong lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Ivar Lodbrok has been cut.
Lodbrok misses with an uppercut.
Lodbrok backing away here, and Hong unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Lodbrok pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hong back to the cage. Lodbrok follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lodbrok pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Lodbrok scores with a jab. Hong acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lodbrok throws a leg kick that misses.
Hong lands a front kick.
Lodbrok listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Lodbrok finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Hong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lodbrok walks into a jab.
Hong is looking to chop away at Lodbrok's legs.
Hong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lodbrok throws out the jab.
Hong ducks under a wild hook from Lodbrok.
Hong throws a solid leg kick but Lodbrok takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hong.
Lodbrok thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lodbrok is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hong thows a leg kick but Lodbrok checks it
and Lodbrok counters with a nice body kick.
Lodbrok throws a good cross that connects.
That has opened up Antoni Kristofer Hong's cut even more.
Hong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lodbrok in his tracks.
Lodbrok throws a shot from downtown. Hong moves away and avoids it.
Hong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lodbrok connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hong scrambles back to his feet.
Hong lands a jab to Lodbrok's midsection.
Lodbrok is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lodbrok gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lodbrok throws a series of punches but Hong avoids them all with ease.
And Hong tries to counter it with a takedown but Lodbrok pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lodbrok.
Hong takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lodbrok lands a front kick.
Decent striking displayed by Hong there.
Hong tries to score with a low kick but Lodbrok moves his leg out of the way.
Hong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hong looks to score with a jab to the body but Lodbrok is just out of range.
Hong throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Lodbrok tumbling to the canvas!
Lodbrok is rocked!
Lodbrok working a defensive guard here.
Oh Lodbrok is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lodbrok is trying to control the position but Hong postures up.
Lodbrok seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hong trying to control but Lodbrok is working from the bottom.
Lodbrok looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Antoni Kristofer Hong will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hong throws a hook but Lodbrok avoids it easily.
A jab from Lodbrok misses.
Lodbrok checks a leg kick nicely.
Hong connects with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Hong misses.
Ivar Lodbrok is winning the standup battle so far.
Lodbrok moves into the clinch.
Hong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hong blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Lodbrok.
Lodbrok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lodbrok makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lodbrok misses with a punch to the body.
Hong taking a breather.
Hong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lodbrok tries a body shot but Hong blocks it.
Lodbrok throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Lodbrok.
Hong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hong blocks an uppercut.
Lodbrok misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hong has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lodbrok blocking some punches.
Hong lands a shoulder strike.
Lodbrok stalling in the clinch.
Hong struggles to land a body shot inside as Lodbrok controls his hands.
Hong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lodbrok escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Lodbrok misses its intended target.
Hong flicks out a counter leg kick but Lodbrok steps away.
Hong cracks Lodbrok with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lodbrok misses with a looping right.
Lodbrok ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hong moves away.
Lodbrok jabs Hong right on the nose. Hong blinks but takes it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hong lands a lovely overhand right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hong scores with a three punch combo!
Lodbrok looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hong connects with an inside leg kick.
A big right from Lodbrok misses.
Lodbrok tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hong walks into a straight right hand from Lodbrok.
Lodbrok stuffs the takedown attempt from Hong. Hong gets slowly back to his feet.
Hong moves out of range as Lodbrok throws a body kick.
Lodbrok delivers a nice body kick.
Hong misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lodbrok. Hong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lodbrok throws a hook but Hong avoids it easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hong.
Lodbrok catches Hong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lodbrok throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hong on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The cut above Antoni Kristofer Hong's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Nice takedown defense from Lodbrok. No joy for Hong on that attempt.
Ivar Lodbrok is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lodbrok bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hong with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lodbrok counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Ivar Lodbrok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antoni Kristofer Hong.
Hong struggles to land a body shot inside as Lodbrok controls his hands.
Lodbrok lands a knee to the head.
Lodbrok tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Lodbrok.
Hong scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Lodbrok - that landed with a thud.
Lodbrok blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lodbrok lands an uppercut.
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!
Hong working aggressively here.
Lodbrok pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hong takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hong moves out of range of the strikes.
Hong moves out of range of the strikes.
Lodbrok has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Hong.
Hong fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lodbrok checks it well.
Hong throws an overhand right that lands on Lodbrok's shoulder, as Lodbrok tries to avoid the shot.
Lodbrok jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Hong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lodbrok counters with a nice kick to the body.
Hong is breathing heavily.
Hong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hong lands with a cross.
Lodbrok blocks a jab.
Lodbrok thumps Hong with a low kick.
Lodbrok moves in looking to clinch but Hong pushes him off.
Lodbrok lands with a nice body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ivar Lodbrok dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Hong misses with a looping left.
Lodbrok throws out a powerful jab.
Hong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lodbrok scores with a jab to the head.
Lodbrok moves out of range as Hong throws a body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Hong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lodbrok connects with a looping right hand.
Antoni Kristofer Hong's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Lodbrok tries to score with a low kick but Hong moves his leg out of the way.
Hong tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hong takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Lodbrok moves away from the strike by Hong.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hong misses with an uppercut.
Lodbrok scores with a shot to the body.
Lodbrok throws a looping overhand right but Hong ducks down to avoid it.
Lodbrok thows a body kick. Hong tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Hong takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lodbrok scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lodbrok lands a really nice looking cross but Hong seems unphased.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Antoni Kristofer Hong's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ivar Lodbrok!
A less than humble Ivar Lodbrok misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chris Severn (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lance Legstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lance Legstrong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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234 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Chris Severn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Lance Legstrong!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Severn cracks Legstrong with a right hand to the side of the head.
Severn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Legstrong shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Severn not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Severn lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Severn trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Legstrong manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Severn manages to get himself to full guard.
Severn wants to sweep here but Legstrong controlling him for the moment.
Legstrong trying to control but Severn is working from the bottom.
Legstrong being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legstrong seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Legstrong is fighting to break Severn's control of his arms but Severn is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Legstrong is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Severn looking to control.
Legstrong wants to control from the top but Severn keeps moving.
Legstrong stopping the sweep attempt from Severn.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Legstrong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Legstrong shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Severn defends it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Severn. Those never looked like landing.
Severn ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Severn defending well as Legstrong loads up on a big left hand.
Legstrong lands with a hook. Severn tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
It looks like Chris Severn has been cut.
Severn thuds his shin into the meat of Legstrong's side.
Severn scores with a jab to the jaw.
Severn throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Severn takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Severn throws a head kick but Legstrong moves out of range.
Severn leaves Legstrong with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Legstrong.
Legstrong shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Legstrong showed some decent athleticism there.
That's four 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!
Severn is trying to get back to full guard.
Severn trying to control here.
Legstrong is working for a submission of some sort.
Legstrong tries to pass the half guard into mount. Severn knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chris Severn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chris Severn's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Legstrong on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Severn misses with the combination.
Legstrong moves out of range of the body kick from Severn.
Severn scores with a push kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Legstrong.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Legstrong.
Severn throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Legstrong tries for a takedown but Severn circles away easily
and Severn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Legstrong misses with a right hand
and Severn counters with a low kick, right behind Legstrong 's knee.
Legstrong is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Severn's half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legstrong is pressing down on Severn's thigh, looking to free his foot. Severn is holding on for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severn trying to control from the bottom.
Severn works his way to full guard. Good work.
Legstrong looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Legstrong trying to control but Severn is working from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Legstrong looking to pass the guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Severn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Legstrong tries for a takedown but Severn circles away easily
and Severn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chris Severn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Legstrong.
Legstrong takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Chris Severn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Severn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Legstrong checks it well.
Legstrong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Severn sprawls well. Severn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Legstrong gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Severn gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Legstrong won't allow Severn to sweep him here.
Severn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Legstrong is fighting to break Severn's control of his arms but Severn is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Legstrong seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Severn wants to sweep but no luck.
Legstrong showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Severn trying to control the position here.
Lance Legstrong has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Severn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Chris Severn's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Severn with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Legstrong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Legstrong goes for a double leg but Severn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Severn continues to drive forward.
Legstrong tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Severn swivels and escapes.
Chris Severn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lance Legstrong.
Severn is looking to score with low kicks.
Severn scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Legstrong feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Legstrong is fighting to break Severn's control of his arms but Severn is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Severn has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Legstrong trying to control but Severn is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Severn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Legstrong wants to control from the top but Severn keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Legstrong shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Severn's guard.
Legstrong is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Legstrong slips nicely into half guard.
Legstrong works his way into full mount!
Severn is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Legstrong wants to control the pace but Severn is squirming around nicely.
Severn is trying to escape the mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Legstrong moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Severn has worked his arm free - good work by Severn!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Severn struggling a bit here.
Legstrong is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Severn has escaped the position, nice work there.
Legstrong in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Legstrong's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Severn stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Legstrong advances nicely into full mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Legstrong tries to control but Severn wriggling away.
Legstrong takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lance Legstrong comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Severn 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Chris Severn!
After winning the bout, Chris Severn thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paul Newman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shinyo Jintao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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148 lbs
16 - 6 - 0 |
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177 lbs
14 - 4 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Newman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shinyo Jintao!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jintao. Newman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Newman throwing a counter right hand but Jintao manages to avoid it.
Jintao listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Jintao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jintao wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jintao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jintao uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Newman is rocked!
Newman drops his hands momentarily and Jintao needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Newman just on the top of the head. Newman drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Newman - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Shinyo Jintao!
Our winner, Shinyo Jintao, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Paul Newman had this to say: 'Upon completing this tournament, which ends after one more fight, Im cutting ties with my current manager.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timur Rubin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Paul Wani (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wani has chosen *South* Sudan as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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256 lbs
18 - 8 - 0 |
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11 - 5 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Timur Rubin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Paul Wani!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wani misses with a straight left.
Rubin throws a jab when Wani was well out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Rubin has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wani misses with a looping right.
Rubin feinted with a counter takedown.
Wani throws a looping overhand right but Rubin ducks down to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Wani.
Wani gets caught napping as Rubin dives in and scores a takedown. Wani manages to retain guard.
Rubin is standing up over Wani. Wani looks to escape but Rubin dives into side control.
Rubin is looking to take a break and control but Wani is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rubin misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rubin working the head and body with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubin is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Wani is trying to control Rubin's posture but Rubin avoids it.
Rubin looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wani is avoiding damage well.
Rubin creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wani sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rubin cracks Wani with a big right hand but Wani just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wani felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Rubin is working Wani over with some ground and pound from side control.
Rubin cracks Wani with a big elbow.
Wani is rocked!
Rubin lands a big left to the face of Wani, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Rubin and another - Wani is out! Rubin stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Timur Rubin!
A very excited looking Timur Rubin 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Escobar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Artie DeVanzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Escobar comes to the cage accompanied by Big Pun - Brave in The Heart. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pablo Escobar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Artie DeVanzo!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from DeVanzo.
DeVanzo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Escobar finds it's way round the side to connect with DeVanzo's head.
Escobar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from DeVanzo.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that DeVanzo 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.
DeVanzo throws a wild body kick that Escobar sees coming a mile off.
Escobar misses with a head kick.
DeVanzo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Escobar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Escobar throws a looping overhand right but DeVanzo ducks down to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Escobar.
Nice sprawl there from Escobar as DeVanzo shoots in.
Escobar takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeVanzo shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Escobar wants to improve his position but DeVanzo is controlling well.
Escobar's coaches at Breakdown Club have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Escobar is controlling DeVanzo's position as best he can from this difficult position.
DeVanzo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Escobar knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Escobar trying to control here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeVanzo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
DeVanzo trying to control the pace.
Escobar slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Escobar controls DeVanzo momentarily but DeVanzo frees himself.
Escobar looking for a sweep. Not yet Escobar, not yet.
Escobar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Escobar keeping full guard, as DeVanzo tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar trying to control the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
DeVanzo looking to sit in guard and control but Escobar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
DeVanzo keeping full guard, as Escobar tries to pass.
Escobar stopping the sweep attempt from DeVanzo.
DeVanzo keeping moving, preventing Escobar from controlling successfully.
Escobar trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Escobar is working hard here to advance position.
Escobar trying to control but DeVanzo is working from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Escobar as he connects with a hook.
DeVanzo tried to score with a low kick but Escobar checks it.
Escobar connects with a leg kick. DeVanzo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
DeVanzo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobar.
DeVanzo throws a lazy body kick
and Escobar counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Escobar with a nice cross.
Escobar gets caught flat footed, as DeVanzo shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
DeVanzo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pablo Escobar 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.
Escobar misses with an attempted mid kick.
DeVanzo blocks a jab.
DeVanzo thows a leg kick but Escobar checks it
and Escobar counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! DeVanzo has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Pablo Escobar!
During a confident post fight interview, Pablo Escobar thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Artie DeVanzo spoke after the fight, saying 'Hey, are we done here? 'Cause I'm losing my buzz.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between William King (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Flavius Odoacer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Odoacer has chosen Entrance of the Gladiator as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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
18 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, William King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Flavius Odoacer!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Odoacer 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.
King tries to land a front kick but Odoacer steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Odoacer throws out a counter right but King avoids it with no problem.
King moves away from the strike by Odoacer.
King attempts a counter takedown but Odoacer avoids it well and moves away.
King fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Odoacer has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
King slips a straight right by Odoacer.
King takes one to the chin there.
King walks into a straight right hand from Odoacer.
King throws a push kick but Odoacer slaps the foot to one side.
Odoacer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Odoacer 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.
Odoacer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Odoacer.
Sloppy strikes from Odoacer. Those never looked like landing.
King connects with a good right hand that stumbles Odoacer. Odoacer circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Odoacer swings for the body but King moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by King.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Odoacer lands a lovely overhand right.
Odoacer lands a slapping body shot.
Odoacer catches King with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
King walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Odoacer checks a leg kick.
Odoacer throws a hook but King blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from King there as he acknowledges the shot.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Odoacer.
Nice defenses there by King.
King tries to clinch up.
Odoacer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
King on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Odoacer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Odoacer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by King.
King scores with a punch to the head.
King throws a low kick but it's checked well by Odoacer.
King staying out of range there.
King blocks a jab.
Odoacer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract King.
King attempts a counter takedown but Odoacer avoids it well and moves away.
King tries a low kick but Odoacer avoids it.
Odoacer misses with a shot to the body
and King counters with a left and a right that stings Odoacer.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Odoacer displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like William King has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer lands with a good body shot.
King moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Odoacer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and King counters with a good, hard body kick but Odoacer shrugs it off.
Odoacer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into King's guard.
Odoacer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Odoacer throws a big right hand that misses.
Odoacer won't allow King to sweep him here.
Odoacer advances to half guard.
King works his way to full guard. Good work.
Odoacer stopping the sweep attempt from King.
Odoacer postures up in King's guard and throws a big left but King blocks it.
King being controlled here, momentarily.
Odoacer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Odoacer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King working a defensive guard here.
Odoacer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Odoacer trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Odoacer got a little sloppy there for a moment and King has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Odoacer has managed to get both his arms back between King's legs - danger averted.
Odoacer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
King trying to control the position.
King has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Odoacer can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Odoacer sitting in guard, not really doing much.
It looks like Odoacer might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Odoacer landing some decent shots from guard.
King working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Odoacer.
Odoacer engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Odoacer showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from King.
Odoacer misses the shot to the body.
King closes this distance looking for a takedown but Odoacer circles away.
Odoacer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
King feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
King throws a big elbow that misses.
Odoacer lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Odoacer wants to control from the top but King keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Flavius Odoacer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on William King's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Odoacer misses with a looping left.
King half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice defenses there by King.
A quick step to the side and King tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
King lands a lovely overhand right.
King swings away with a body shot that misses
and Odoacer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
King throws a front kick aimed at Odoacer's knee but Odoacer avoids it well.
Odoacer throws out a counter right but King avoids it with no problem.
King throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Odoacer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
King ducks under a wild hook from Odoacer.
King tries to counter with a takedown but Odoacer is quick to defend against it.
Odoacer moves out of range of the body kick from King.
King throws a leg kick but Odoacer sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Odoacer! But no joy.
King throws a body kick that misses.
Odoacer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
King throws a nice inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
King throws a front kick that sends Odoacer stumbling back into the cage.
Odoacer lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Odoacer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jab from Odoacer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Odoacer. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
Odoacer misses with a body shot.
King attempts a counter takedown but Odoacer avoids it well and moves away.
King scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Odoacer doesn't seem bothered though.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Odoacer.
King lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Odoacer takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
King lands a body shot.
King will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
King is looking to wear down Odoacer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Odoacer lands with an uppercut that bounces King off the cage and back into range.
Odoacer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
King tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Odoacer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
King moves into the clinch.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Odoacer is leaning against King and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Odoacer lands a right hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
Odoacer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Odoacer misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Odoacer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Odoacer to work.
King working hard to break the clinch.
A hook to the body from Odoacer.
A short left from Odoacer.
Odoacer is looking to control King's arms but King gets an underhook and turns him. Now Odoacer has his back to the cage.
King doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Odoacer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Odoacer lands a shoulder strike.
Odoacer lands a shoulder strike.
Odoacer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
King blocking some punches.
Odoacer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Odoacer.
Odoacer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Odoacer softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Odoacer.
King works on Odoacer's body with a couple of short punches.
A left hand lands to the body for Odoacer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Good body shot from Odoacer.
Odoacer scores with a shoulder strike.
Odoacer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down King.
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Odoacer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Odoacer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Odoacer holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Odoacer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of King backwards.
Odoacer lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Odoacer working aggressively here.
Flavius Odoacer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Odoacer lands a body shot.
Odoacer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
King is rocked!
Odoacer digs a right hand underneath King's ribcage. King let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Oh King is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A right hook to the body lands for Odoacer.
Odoacer lands a body punch.
King seems to have got his legs back now.
Odoacer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Odoacer pushes King back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Odoacer lands a takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Odoacer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Odoacer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Odoacer arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! King's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Flavius Odoacer!
After winning the bout, Flavius Odoacer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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