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UPF Wednesday Night Fights 3 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Decca Heggie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Makonnen Amore (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Decca Heggie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Makonnen Amore!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heggie throws out a loose jab but Amore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heggie throws a right and a left that Amore avoids nicely.
Heggie throws out a loose jab but Amore uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heggie has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Amore fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Amore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heggie.
Amore throws a head kick that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Amore. Heggie does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amore connects with an inside leg kick.
Heggie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Amore can pounce on him.
Heggie missing with a left hand there. Amore was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Heggie fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Amore looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Amore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Amore turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Amore throws a leg kick which misses Heggie's front leg but catches the back leg as Heggie tries to avoid it.
Decca Heggie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A good leg kick by Amore.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Heggie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Amore misses with a kick to the body.
Amore throws a nice outside leg kick.
Amore lands a nice hook to Heggie's body. Heggie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amore lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Heggie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heggie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Heggie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amore scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Amore lands with a thumping leg kick.
A big right from Heggie misses.
A swing and a miss from Heggie.
Heggie walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Amore misses with a body shot.
Amore is looking to slow Heggie down with leg kicks.
Heggie misses with a lunging right hand
and Amore counters with a good low kick that Heggie was not able to check.
Heggie connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heggie throws a looping overhand right but Amore ducks down to avoid it.
Heggie is looking to clinch.
Amore throws a big counter head kick but Heggie avoids it with no problem.
Heggie bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Heggie blocks the leg kick.
Heggie steps into range and cracks Amore with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Amore flops backwards and Heggie dives into his guard looking to finish!
It looks like Makonnen Amore has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amore lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Heggie looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Amore puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Heggie trying to control here.
Amore tries to pass to full mount but Heggie defends it.
Heggie tries to get to full guard but Amore has control of the leg.
Amore sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Amore is continuing to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heggie is looking for a sweep. Amore is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Amore moves nicely into side control.
Amore trying to control the action but Heggie is working from the bottom.
Amore has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Heggie!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Amore can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Heggie is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Amore might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Heggie haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Amore sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Heggie wants to control but Amore is having none of it.
Heggie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Amore is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heggie squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Makonnen Amore will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Makonnen Amore's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Amore showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Heggie.
Heggie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Heggie throws a jab but it's blocked by Amore.
Heggie takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Heggie keeps the fight on the outside.
Heggie was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Amore, right into the meat.
Amore avoids the body shot from Heggie.
Amore is trying to counter with his kicks.
Amore takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Amore tries to clinch but Heggie moves out of range.
Amore is looking to slow Heggie down with leg kicks.
Heggie ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Amore feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Heggie's calf.
Heggie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Amore.
Amore scores with a sloppy right hand. Heggie should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Amore misses the shot to the body.
A nice combination there by Heggie.
Decca Heggie is winning the standup battle so far.
Heggie misses the jab.
Decca Heggie is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Heggie misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Amore.
Heggie misses with a body punch
and Amore counters with a nice uppercut.
Heggie swings for the body but Amore moves out of range.
Amore dodges the punch combination from Heggie.
Amore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heggie.
Sloppy strikes from Heggie. Those never looked like landing.
Heggie looks to land a left hand but Amore moved out of range nicely.
Amore ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Heggie misses with a straight right.
Heggie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Amore can pounce on him.
Heggie connects with a body shot.
Amore lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Amore uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Heggie.
Heggie takes a swing at Amore's ribcage but misses.
Makonnen Amore is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Heggie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amore moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heggie throws a hook but Amore blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amore slips a jab and a cross from Heggie.
Heggie throws an off balance right hand
and Amore counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Amore lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Heggie misses with a straight right.
Amore avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Amore scores with a leg kick.
Amore throws a nice inside leg kick.
Heggie throws a hook but Amore blocks it.
Heggie looks to throw the jab but Amore is out of range.
Heggie looks for a takedown but Amore sprawls well.
Amore lands a nice leg kick that just misses Heggie's sensitive parts.
Heggie throws out a loose jab but Amore uses good head movement to avoid it.
No joy there for Heggie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Amore ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Heggie 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.
Heggie throws a jab when Amore was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Heggie.
Heggie looks to land a left hand but Amore moved out of range nicely.
Heggie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A telegraphed right hand from Amore misses the target.
Heggie's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Heggie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Amore throws a quick inside leg kick.
Amore cracks the inside of Heggie's front leg.
Amore throws a head kick that Heggie semi-blocks.
Heggie avoids the head kick by Amore.
It looked like Heggie was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Amore.
Heggie misses with a few strikes there.
Amore fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Heggie swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Amore counter with a right hand.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Amore. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Heggie doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Amore to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Amore.
Amore lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amore lands with a slapping head kick.
Amore steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Heggie.
Amore slips a straight right by Heggie.
Amore blocks a jab.
Amore throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Heggie stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Amore fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Heggie has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Heggie is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Heggie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heggie swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Amore counters with a leg kick.
Amore uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heggie.
Heggie looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Amore jabs Heggie right on the nose. Heggie blinks but takes it well.
Amore misses with a few strikes there.
Heggie lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice shot lands for Amore.
Amore throws a big shot that misses.
Heggie needs to keep his hands up - Amore had a free shot at his head there.
Heggie swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Makonnen Amore will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Makonnen Amore'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Amore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Heggie slips a jab and a cross from Amore.
Heggie jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Amore appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Heggie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Amore moves out of range as Heggie strikes.
Amore works the jab nicely.
Amore staying out of range there.
Amore connects with a single shot there.
Amore scores with a punch to the head.
Amore pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Amore feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Heggie's calf.
Heggie throws a series of punches but Amore avoids them all with ease.
Heggie takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Amore scores with a head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Amore throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Heggie to counter with a crisp jab.
Amore moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Amore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A shot to the liver by Heggie. Beautiful body shot.
Amore takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amore ducks under a wild hook from Heggie.
The fight stays on the outside here - Amore looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Amore walks into a jab.
Heggie misses with a body shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Heggie!
Heggie works Amore's body with a nice hook.
Heggie misses with a body shot.
Amore only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Amore tries to work over Heggie's front leg with a kick but Heggie checks it.
Amore takes a jab right on the kisser.
Amore misses with a head kick.
Heggie is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Heggie looks to score with a jab to the body but Amore is just out of range.
Amore cracks the inside of Heggie's front leg.
Some wild striking there from Heggie.
Amore looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amore blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Amore throws a nice outside leg kick.
Heggie punishes Amore's body with a nice straight punch.
Amore looks to land a right hand but Heggie moved out of range.
Heggie looks to score with a jab to the body but Amore is just out of range.
Heggie will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Decca Heggie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Amore lands a body shot.
Amore thumps Heggie with a low kick.
Heggie swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Heggie walks forward, straight into a front kick from Amore.
Heggie gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Heggie steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Amore. That one must have hurt.
Amore lands a leg kick that knocks Heggie off balance momentarily.
Heggie takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heggie moves out of range as Amore strikes.
Heggie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Heggie misses its intended target.
Heggie catches Amore napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Amore to the canvas!
Amore is rocked!
Amore preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Amore bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Heggie's guard.
Amore gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A jab from Heggie misses.
Amore scoring well with a low kick there.
Heggie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Amore was well out of range. Poor timing from Heggie.
Heggie just misses with a punch to the body.
Amore swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Amore keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Amore jabs Heggie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Amore throws a right hand that Heggie ducks under and follows up with a left that Heggie also avoids with ease.
Amore lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Amore misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Amore takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Heggie throws a lazy right hand but Amore sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amore flicks out a counter leg kick but Heggie steps away.
Amore throws a nice outside leg kick.
Amore drops his hands for a split second and Heggie immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Amore face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Heggie follows up with a right hand that knocks Amore into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Decca Heggie!
A very excited looking Decca Heggie 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Richerdson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil High (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Phil High has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Danny Richerdson 's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Danny Richerdson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Phil High!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
High lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Richerdson moves forwards but High connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Richerdson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
High scores with a jab to the head.
Richerdson misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Richerdson , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
High looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Richerdson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and High is able to avoid easily.
Richerdson wants to slow High down by chopping away at his legs.
High wants to counter the offense by Richerdson and move into the clinch position.
Richerdson avoids the body shot from High.
High keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
High has Richerdson up against the cage in a clinch.
High misses with a body punch.
High tries a body shot but Richerdson blocks it.
Richerdson is trying to break the clinch but High has him pressed against the cage.
High has Richerdson pressed against the cage.
High lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Richerdson is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
High avoiding damage.
Richerdson is trying to push High away but High has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
High doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
High lands a hook that snaps the head of Richerdson backwards.
High stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
High lands a right hand that snaps the head of Richerdson backwards.
Oh Richerdson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
High scores with a nice hook to the head.
High lands a body punch.
High pushes Richerdson against the cage. High is working some dirty boxing. High pushes off with a quick right hook! Richerdson goes down! Richerdson tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! High moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phil High!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nial Hardie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sprint Asap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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158 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Nial Hardie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sprint Asap!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardie moves into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Asap.
Asap lands with a light punch inside.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Asap as Hardie tries to tie him up.
Asap lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hardie backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Asap.
A head punch on the inside from Asap fails to land.
Asap lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Asap misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hardie is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hardie tries to stall but Asap uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Asap fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Asap tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Asap misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asap working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Hardie trying to control the position but instead, Asap has worked for underhooks and has pushed Hardie into the cage.
Asap is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hardie slowing the pace effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Nial Hardie.
Hardie moves into the clinch.
Asap lands with a light punch inside.
Hardie is rocked!
Asap swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asap lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Hardie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Asap lands a nice uppercut.
Hardie is trying to maintain a safe position but Asap gets an underhook and turns Hardie into the cage.
Asap pushes Hardie against the cage. Asap is working some dirty boxing. Asap pushes off with a quick right hook! Hardie goes down! Hardie tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Asap moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sprint Asap!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Max Barathian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clearence Clearwater (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Barathian could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Clearence Clearwater's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Barathian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Clearence Clearwater!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Ryoma Takatsuka and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barathian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Clearwater manages to avoid it.
Clearence Clearwater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barathian circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barathian lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Clearwater backs up against the cage.
Clearwater shoots in for a takedown but Barathian shows good takedown defense.
Some wild striking there from Barathian.
Clearwater misses with a head kick.
Barathian closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Clearwater! Barathian dives in looking to finish! Clearwater is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Barathian!
Clearence Clearwater spoke after the fight, saying 'im still the C'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bazooka Joe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joseph Estrada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bazooka Joe could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Joseph Estrada's chin.
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bazooka Joe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Joseph Estrada!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Estrada closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Joe to counter with a crisp jab.
Joe has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Joe lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Joe lands with a good body shot.
Joseph Estrada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joe lands a head shot.
Joe clinches with his opponent.
Good body shot from Joe.
Estrada looks winded!
Nice body punch from Joe - that landed with a thud.
Joe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Joe lands with a light punch inside.
Joe drops Estrada onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Estrada is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Estrada is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joe dips a shoulder and cracks Estrada with a mighty uppercut! Estrada falls back against the cage and Joe unloads with a barrage of strikes! Estrada is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Joe screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bazooka Joe!
During a confident post fight interview, Bazooka Joe thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Podzianowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdul Karim (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Abdul Karim looks lathargic as he enters the arena. Wake up son, you're about to have a fight!
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280 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Podzianowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Abdul Karim!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Podzianowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Karim looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
A lazy left from Podzianowski finds it's target.
It looks like Abdul Karim has been cut.
Karim jabs Podzianowski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mario Podzianowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Podzianowski drops Karim with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Karim looks back up at him and smiles so Podzianowski waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Karim is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Podzianowski looks to land a combination but Karim avoids it well.
Karim is still on wobbly legs! Can Podzianowski finish him?
Karim is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Podzianowski doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Karim crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Karim's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mario Podzianowski!
An intense looking Mario Podzianowski took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Tanio Skóry nie sprzedam , walczyłem na 100 %'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lil Kuntry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lester Hudson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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260 lbs
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Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lil Kuntry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lester Hudson!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuntry goes for a double leg but Hudson avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Hudson continues to drive forward.
Hudson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Kuntry. Kuntry circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hudson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kuntry shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Hudson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kuntry scoring with punches from side control.
Kuntry decides to stand back up.
Hudson misses with a looping right.
Kuntry takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kuntry has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kuntry there as he acknowledges the shot.
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!
Hudson lands with a nice combination. Kuntry backs away looking to recover.
Kuntry walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've been told by Kuntry's head coaches at Cozad MMA New York that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kuntry walks straight into a right hand from Hudson - that's dropped him! Hudson jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Kuntry from any more punishment! Kuntry complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Lester Hudson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dakota Fleming (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kennedy comes to the cage accompanied by Sledgehammer. Fleming has chosen HATER as his entrance music. Dakota Fleming has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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225 lbs
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226 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
Experienced |
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bryan Kennedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dakota Fleming !
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fleming shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Fleming showed some decent athleticism there.
Kennedy is looking for a sweep. Fleming is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fleming is looking for a kimura here.
Fleming not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Fleming is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Fleming is working for a kimura but Kennedy is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennedy is looking for a sweep. Fleming is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleming lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Fleming seems to be working for a kimura but Kennedy defends the submission attempt.
Fleming wants to take a breather but Kennedy is having none of it.
Fleming is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kennedy defends it well.
Fleming wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kennedy keeps working.
Fleming is looking for a kimura but Kennedy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fleming to get the leverage.
Fleming is trying to work for a kimura but Kennedy is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fleming seems to be working for a kimura but Kennedy defends the submission attempt.
Fleming sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kennedy defending well though.
Fleming wants to pass the guard but Kennedy is defending well.
Kennedy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fleming .
Kennedy is trying to stand back up but Fleming is controlling him
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fleming thows a huge punch but Kennedy dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleming is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kennedy defends it well.
Kennedy is trying to stand up here but Fleming is controlling him well.
Fleming seems to be working for a kimura but Kennedy defends the submission attempt.
Kennedy blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fleming .
Fleming is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kennedy is just riding it out for now. Fleming eventually gives up the hold.
Fleming missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kennedy is staying active underneath Fleming , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kennedy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Kennedy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kennedy is controlling Fleming 's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Fleming is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Kennedy to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Fleming is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Fleming forces his way into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fleming is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Fleming is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Kennedy is just riding it out for now. Fleming eventually gives up the hold.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dakota Fleming dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kennedy tries a head kick but it misses.
Nice body punch from Kennedy.
Kennedy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fleming .
Fleming feints the counter takedown.
Kennedy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fleming shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kennedy as he jumps to the side.
Fleming bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Fleming is trying to get an arm triangle but Kennedy is defending well.
Kennedy is holding Fleming down, trying to stall.
Kennedy is looking to regain half guard here but Fleming keeps moving and retains side control.
Dakota Fleming has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleming tries for a kimura but Kennedy is defending well.
Fleming tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kennedy stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Kennedy tries to bench press Fleming off him but Fleming keeps the position.
Fleming goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Kennedy rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Fleming 's guard! Nice work there by Kennedy!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kennedy is sitting in close to Fleming 's body. Fleming has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Kennedy is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Kennedy is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Fleming .
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dakota Fleming !
After winning the bout, Dakota Fleming 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matias Salminen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Salminen comes to the cage accompanied by Down With the Sickness. The crowd seem to be enjoying Jackson's choice of entrance music: I'm Proud to be an American - Lee Greenwood. Matias Salminen has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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300 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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280 lbs
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Counter fighter
Good chin |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Matias Salminen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jack Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson wants to clinch but Salminen slips to the side
and Salminen counters with a takedown into side control.
Jackson is wriggling around trying to escape but Salminen has hooked up a rear naked choke! Is it over??? Is it... you're damn right it is! Jackson taps out and Salminen picks up the big win! Great work there by Salminen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Matias Salminen!
An out of breath Matias Salminen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Jack Jackson had this to say: 'You're a damn terrorizer. He's Al-Qaeda! Bomb Iraq!'.
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