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EFC:HEART BEAT PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Hopkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Lyonel Baratheon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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285 lbs
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236 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Hopkins!
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, Lyonel Baratheon!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baratheon throws a hook to the side of Hopkins's head but Hopkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Baratheon misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hopkins counters with a nice kick to the body.
Baratheon looks winded!
Baratheon throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hopkins counters with a nice right hand that sends Baratheon toppling to the canvas! Baratheon scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hopkins finish him?!
It looks like Lyonel Baratheon has been cut.
Lyonel Baratheon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baratheon misses with a left hand
and Hopkins counters with an inside leg kick.
Hopkins scores with a kick to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hopkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Baratheon is just out of range.
Baratheon has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Baratheon on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hopkins lands a leg kick that knocks Baratheon off balance momentarily.
Hopkins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hopkins buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hopkins thumps Baratheon with a low kick.
Hopkins lands a nice looking kick to the body. Baratheon takes a step back to recover.
Hopkins connects with a leg kick. Baratheon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Baratheon wants to stay close but Hopkins steps back to make room for something. Baratheon seems frozen to the spot and bam! huge swing of the leg from Hopkins and Baratheon drops like he has been shot! A huge head kick and it's all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ben Hopkins!
Lyonel Baratheon spoke after the fight, saying 'HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! GOOD ONE!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Matthews (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Unstable Roark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Roark's choice of entrance music: Cult of personality. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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182 lbs
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185 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jackson Matthews!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Unstable Roark!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matthews takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Matthews looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Unstable Roark seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Roark.
Roark throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matthews with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Roark to score with a decent uppercut.
Roark throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It looked like Matthews was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Roark.
Roark feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Matthews's calf.
Matthews moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Roark has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Matthews is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Matthews avoids the head kick by Roark.
Matthews was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice body kick there by Roark.
Roark misses the jab.
A solid body kick from Roark.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roark buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Roark darts in and clinches Matthews up against the cage.
Roark will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Matthews up against the cage.
Roark digs a right hand underneath Matthews's ribcage. Matthews let out a lung full of air as it connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roark lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Matthews tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Matthews tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Roark throws a head punch that misses.
Matthews lands a takedown into guard.
Roark is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Matthews wants to control from the top but Roark keeps moving.
Matthews throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roark works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Matthews throws a big right hand that misses.
Matthews throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roark works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Matthews is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Roark has his hands on Matthews's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matthews throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roark works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Matthews is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Matthews missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Roark looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Matthews with a flurry of punches that miss.
Roark trying to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Matthews shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Roark defends it nicely.
Roark steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Matthews.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews looks to land a left hand but Roark moved out of range nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Roark.
Matthews takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Roark has closed the distance and engaged Matthews in a clinch.
Roark lands a hook that snaps the head of Matthews backwards.
Roark misses with the head strike.
Roark has a couple of punches blocked by Matthews.
Roark misses with some punches.
Roark makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matthews has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Roark uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matthews looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Matthews tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Roark's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Roark is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Roark wants to control from the top but Matthews keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roark is looking to work some ground and pound but Matthews has wrist control.
Roark content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Matthews looking for a sweep. Not yet Matthews, not yet.
Matthews is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Matthews is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Unstable Roark dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Matthews misses with a looping left.
Roark has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A head kick misses from Roark.
A nice leg kick lands there from Roark.
Roark fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roark swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Matthews counters with a two punch combo.
Matthews blocks a head kick by Roark.
Unstable Roark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Matthews cracks Roark with an open hand slap.
Roark scores with a push kick.
Matthews throws a low kick but Roark avoids it.
Roark lands a head kick. Matthews smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Roark lands with a nice body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matthews misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Roark connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matthews. Matthews circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Matthews lands.
Roark misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Roark paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Roark turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matthews will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Roark tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jab from Matthews.
Roark connects with an inside leg kick.
Matthews on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Roark lands a high kick!
Roark defending well as Matthews loads up on a big left hand.
Matthews looks for a takedown but Roark sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roark connects with the punch.
Roark ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matthews moves away.
A good leg kick by Roark.
Roark tries to clinch up.
Roark scores with a leg kick.
Matthews tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Roark with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Roark lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Roark feints and then cracks Matthews's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matthews down.
Roark lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Roark lands a high kick!
Matthews is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Matthews fails with a takedown attempt.
Roark is looking for the big counter here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jackson Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matthews takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matthews blocks a head kick by Roark.
Roark connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Roark's jab looks to have found its range, popping Matthews under the eye.
Matthews tries to bum rush Roark with a series of wild strikes but Roark uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Roark dodges the punch combination from Matthews.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown but Roark shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters circle, before Roark throws a beautiful high kick that crashes into Matthews's neck, sending him stumbling to the floor! Roark lands more strikes and forces a referee stoppage! That one ended in an instant!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick & Punches). Unstable Roark!
In his post fight interview, Unstable Roark started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sven Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mateo Da Vinci (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kowalski comes into the arena with HAUDEGEN - EIN MANN, EIN WORT blaring out of the sound system. Da Vinci is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: CONQUEST. Mateo Da Vinci told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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25
177 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
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184 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sven Kowalski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Mateo Da Vinci!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalski slips a straight right by Da Vinci.
A telegraphed right hand from Da Vinci misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Kowalski misses the target.
Kowalski ducks under a wild hook from Da Vinci.
Da Vinci misses with a right hand
and Kowalski counters with a left and a right that stings Da Vinci.
Kowalski slips a straight right by Da Vinci.
Da Vinci lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kowalski circles away quickly and effectively.
A right-left combo lands from Da Vinci.
Kowalski takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kowalski thuds a left hand into Da Vinci's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Vinci swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kowalski blocks the body kick.
Kowalski throws a big counter combination but Da Vinci scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Da Vinci pushes Kowalski up against the cage in a clinch.
Da Vinci stalling against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski has had enough of the clinch but Da Vinci keeps him there for the moment.
Da Vinci goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kowalski blocking some punches.
Da Vinci is working for takedown but Kowalski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Da Vinci lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kowalski backwards.
Da Vinci is leaning against Kowalski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Da Vinci misses with the head strike.
Kowalski tries to break the clinch but Da Vinci is controlling the position.
Da Vinci stalling against the cage.
Da Vinci goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kowalski prevents it.
Kowalski is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kowalski looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Sven Kowalski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateo Da Vinci.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Vinci breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Da Vinci dips to his left and cracks Kowalski with an uppercut!
Da Vinci connects with a superb combination that knocks Kowalski out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Da Vinci before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Kowalski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mateo Da Vinci!
Mateo Da Vinci managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
Sven Kowalski spoke after the fight, saying 'I´m gonna train harder and come back stronger!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jasun Wharton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ville Ahokas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ahokas comes into a darkened arena with his song building. ELUVEITIE - Inis Mona kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
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142 lbs
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jasun Wharton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ville Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Wharton.
We've been hearing reports that Wharton has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Ahokas throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wharton counters with a shoot takedown. Ahokas fights it but they end up in guard.
Wharton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wharton connects with a couple of short punches.
Wharton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wharton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wharton cracks Ahokas with a solid left hand.
Ahokas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wharton manages to get himself to full guard.
Wharton is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Ahokas really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wharton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wharton is on top in guard.
Wharton in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahokas looking for a sweep. Not yet Ahokas, not yet.
Wharton loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Wharton throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ahokas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wharton landing some decent shots from guard.
Wharton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Ahokas can't keep his opponent in guard - Wharton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Wharton connects with a nice short shot to Ahokas's temple.
Wharton thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ahokas's head.
Wharton wants to work for an arm triangle but Ahokas is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wharton content to control rather than advance.
Ahokas is looking to improve his position.
Wharton is trying to control. Ahokas wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wharton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ahokas keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ahokas is looking to control Wharton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ahokas avoid being mounted?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wharton is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wharton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ahokas keeps working.
Wharton sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ahokas defending well though.
Wharton is trying to work for a kimura but Ahokas is defending well.
Wharton is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Wharton is looking to advance position but Ahokas won't allow it.
Wharton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Wharton slips a nice elbow through Ahokas's hands, connecting with Ahokas's forehead.
Wharton lands strikes from half guard.
Wharton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ahokas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wharton missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wharton is working for a submission of some sort.
Wharton throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jasun Wharton dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ahokas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wharton.
Wharton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ahokas tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wharton is in Ahokas's guard.
Wharton postures up.
Ahokas can't keep his opponent in guard - Wharton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wharton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wharton is pressing down on Ahokas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ahokas is holding on for now.
Ahokas is controlling Wharton's trapped leg to prevent Wharton from advancing to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas is not content to let Wharton control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahokas trying to control from the bottom.
Wharton takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wharton content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wharton misses with a head shot. Ahokas uses the momentum to regain guard.
Ahokas utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wharton stands up over Ahokas, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Wharton lands a couple of digs.
Ahokas avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wharton wants to control from the top but Ahokas keeps moving.
Wharton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ahokas can do to turn this around?
Wharton throwing strikes from guard but Ahokas blocks nicely.
Wharton landing some decent shots from guard.
Ahokas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Wharton trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas keeping full guard, as Wharton tries to pass.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ahokas with a nice cross.
Wharton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahokas.
Good shot there by Ahokas.
Ahokas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wharton.
Ahokas jabs Wharton right on the nose. Wharton blinks but takes it well.
Ahokas scoring well with a low kick there.
Wharton looks to land a right hand but Ahokas moved out of range.
It seemed like Ahokas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wharton decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ahokas can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wharton wants to pass the guard but Ahokas is defending well.
Wharton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahokas keeping control of the position.
Wharton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wharton looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ahokas with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Wharton thows a huge punch but Ahokas dodges it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jasun Wharton dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Wharton fails with the takedown.
Ahokas throws a hook to the side of Wharton's head but Wharton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Wharton was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ahokas.
A big right from Wharton misses.
Ahokas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wharton avoids the body shot from Ahokas.
Wharton takes a swing at Ahokas's ribcage but misses.
Ahokas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wharton is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas avoids the body shot from Wharton.
Wharton swings widly with a right hand
and Ahokas counters with a nice uppercut.
Wharton lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Ahokas misses the target.
Wharton tries to counter by clinching up but Ahokas breaks away and moves out of range.
Ahokas wants to slow Wharton down by chopping away at his legs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wharton is defended easily by Ahokas.
Ahokas throws a hook to the side of Wharton's head but Wharton sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ville Ahokas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ahokas loads up on a big right hand but Wharton slips the punch.
Ahokas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wharton.
Wharton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ahokas.
A little feinted left hand from Wharton on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ville Ahokas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas throws a jab but it's blocked by Wharton.
Ahokas connects with a single shot there.
Wharton swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ahokas throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ahokas tries to bum rush Wharton with a series of wild strikes but Wharton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A quick step to the side and Wharton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wharton lands the left hand.
Ahokas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wharton with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ahokas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jasun Wharton. That's going to take a lot out of 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!
Wharton lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ahokas ducks under a wild hook from Wharton.
Ahokas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wharton throws a poor cross that misses
and Wharton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Jasun Wharton has been cut.
Ahokas throws a looping overhand right but Wharton ducks down to avoid it.
Wharton was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wharton avoids the head kick by Ahokas.
Ahokas connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ahokas swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Wharton counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wharton working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wharton drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wharton jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Wharton trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wharton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jasun Wharton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Wharton trying to control the position from guard on top but Ahokas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ahokas throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Wharton advances to half guard.
Wharton is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wharton passes to side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wharton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ville Ahokas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Wharton 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jasun Wharton!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jan Jedrzejczyk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Capital Punishment (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jedrzejczyk comes to the cage accompanied by Chase And Status - Fire In Your Eyes ft. Maverick Sabre. Punishment is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Everybody by: Yo Gotti. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jan Jedrzejczyk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Capital Punishment!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jedrzejczyk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jedrzejczyk's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jedrzejczyk duly obliges.
It looks like Capital Punishment has been cut.
Jedrzejczyk darts in and clinches Punishment up against the cage.
Punishment misses with an elbow strike.
Jedrzejczyk scores with a shoulder strike.
Punishment has a couple of punches blocked by Jedrzejczyk.
Punishment scores with a knee to the head.
Punishment tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short body shot lands from Jedrzejczyk as the two fighters clinch.
Jedrzejczyk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jedrzejczyk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jedrzejczyk is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Jedrzejczyk connects with a looping right hand.
A punch lands to the side of Punishment 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Punishment checks a leg kick.
Jedrzejczyk scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jab, jab by Jedrzejczyk - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jedrzejczyk lands with a hook. Punishment tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jedrzejczyk displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Punishment.
Jedrzejczyk throws a sloppy head kick and Punishment moves out of range easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jedrzejczyk lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Punishment throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jedrzejczyk blocks it with crossed arms.
A short uppercut from Jedrzejczyk.
Jedrzejczyk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Punishment using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jedrzejczyk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jedrzejczyk lands a left hand.
Punishment throws an elbow but it misses.
Punishment misses with a knee to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jedrzejczyk.
Jedrzejczyk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Punishment backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jedrzejczyk lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Punishment backwards.
Jedrzejczyk lands with a short shot to the head.
Punishment looks winded!
Jedrzejczyk manages to break the clinch.
Punishment gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jedrzejczyk.
Jedrzejczyk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Punishment's hands.
A jab from Jedrzejczyk finds it's way through Punishment's defenses.
Jedrzejczyk moves into range and clinches up with Punishment.
Jedrzejczyk breaks the clinch.
Jedrzejczyk lands a glancing blow to the side of Punishment's head.
Jedrzejczyk digs a good body shot into Punishment's ribs.
Punishment takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Donk. Jedrzejczyk catches Punishment right on the button with a cross.
Punishment 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.
We've been told by Jedrzejczyk's head coaches at School Of Fighting that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jedrzejczyk is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Punishment takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jedrzejczyk gets a clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Punishment throws an elbow but misses.
Jedrzejczyk lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jedrzejczyk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jedrzejczyk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Punishment backwards.
Jedrzejczyk pushes Punishment back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Punishment struggles to land a body shot inside as Jedrzejczyk controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jedrzejczyk.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jedrzejczyk.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short right from Jedrzejczyk on the inside.
Punishment tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Punishment takes a shot to the head.
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!
Still in the clinch, Jedrzejczyk scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Jedrzejczyk.
Jedrzejczyk lands a left hand.
Punishment looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jedrzejczyk lands with a right to the head.
Punishment is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jedrzejczyk makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Punishment is still on wobbly legs! Can Jedrzejczyk finish him?
Jedrzejczyk lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jedrzejczyk creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jedrzejczyk pushes Punishment against the cage and as Punishment bounces back, Jedrzejczyk cracks him with a massive overhand right that sends him crashing to the mat! Jedrzejczyk follows up with more strikes but Punishment was out from that first, devastating punch! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jan Jedrzejczyk!
During a confident post fight interview, Jan Jedrzejczyk thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aleksander Kawulski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hannibal Barca (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kawulski comes to the cage accompanied by DMX - Slippin'. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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180 lbs
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aleksander Kawulski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hannibal Barca!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barca attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Barca misses.
Kawulski moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kawulski.
Kawulski throws a punch but it's blocked by Barca.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kawulski.
Kawulski misses with some punches.
Barca tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kawulski working aggressively here.
Barca throws a punch but it's blocked by Kawulski.
Kawulski throws a punch but it's blocked by Barca.
Barca makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawulski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Barca misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barca blocks an uppercut.
Barca prevents a body shot from Kawulski.
Kawulski misses with a punch on the inside.
Kawulski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barca leaning against his opponent.
Kawulski throws a punch but it's blocked by Barca.
Kawulski is looking to break free of the clinch but Barca has double underhooks.
Barca swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barca is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kawulski is keeping busy.
Barca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barca blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barca taking a breather.
Kawulski throws a punch but it's blocked by Barca.
Kawulski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Barca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Come on Barca - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Barca breaks from the clinch.
Good leg kick by Barca there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kawulski feints and as Barca raises his hands in defense, Kawulski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Barca wants to sweep here but Kawulski controlling him for the moment.
Kawulski wants to pass the guard but Barca is keeping the position.
Kawulski postures up in Barca's guard and throws a big left but Barca blocks it.
Barca has his foot on Kawulski's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Kawulski works his way back into a safe position though.
Barca is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kawulski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've been hearing that Kawulski has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawulski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kawulski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kawulski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Kawulski trying to control but Barca is working from the bottom.
Kawulski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kawulski throws an elbow that misses. Barca uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kawulski's guard. Nice move by Barca!
Kawulski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kawulski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Kawulski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Barca is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Barca slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kawulski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kawulski throws a lazy right hand but Barca sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Barca takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kawulski drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Barca is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kawulski trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kawulski trying to control but Barca is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksander Kawulski dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Barca with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barca lands a head shot.
Kawulski doesn't manage to clinch there - Barca circles away.
Kawulski takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kawulski throws a body shot but no joy.
Barca takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kawulski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barca can do to turn this around?
Barca misses with a body shot.
Kawulski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Barca gets caught flat footed, as Kawulski shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Kawulski cracks Barca with a solid left hand.
Kawulski content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kawulski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kawulski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kawulski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barca has momentary wrist control but Kawulski slips an elbow through the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawulski looking to sit in guard and control but Barca gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kawulski holds on and takes a little breather.
Kawulski is trying to control the position but Barca postures up.
Barca wants to control from the top but Kawulski keeps moving.
Kawulski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kawulski being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kawulski keeping moving, preventing Barca from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kawulski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barca takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Barca lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A combination from Barca does no damage.
Kawulski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kawulski avoids the head kick by Barca.
Kawulski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barca bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Kawulski shoots in looking for a takedown but Barca manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Kawulski's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hannibal Barca seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kawulski feints and as Barca raises his hands in defense, Kawulski changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kawulski is looking to work some ground and pound but Barca has wrist control.
Kawulski 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.
Kawulski won't allow Barca to sweep him here.
Kawulski trying to control the position from guard on top but Barca is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barca looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kawulski is one step ahead there.
Barca is pulling down on Kawulski's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barca keeping moving, preventing Kawulski from controlling successfully.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Kawulski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kawulski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barca.
Barca stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Kawulski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Good shot there by Barca.
Kawulski cracks Barca with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A low kick from Barca is predictable there
and Kawulski counters with a single leg into guard. Barca didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kawulski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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 Aleksander Kawulski will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kawulski is defended easily by Barca.
Kawulski keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Barca lands a slapping body shot.
Kawulski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kawulski with a poor takedown
and Barca counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kawulski misses with a shot to the body
and Barca counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kawulski is looking to wear down Barca with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kawulski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barca feints and then cracks Kawulski's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kawulski down.
Barca connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kawulski ducks right into an uppercut from Barca.
Kawulski walks into a left hand.
Barca rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kawulski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barca tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kawulski was well out of range. Poor timing from Barca.
Kawulski shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Barca but Barca pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Aleksander Kawulski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawulski instigates a clinch.
Kawulski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Kawulski.
Barca blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kawulski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kawulski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kawulski swings wildly with an uppercut but Barca uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kawulski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kawulski throws a combination that misses
and Barca connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kawulski has a takedown stuffed.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barca.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barca defending well as Kawulski loads up on a big left hand.
Kawulski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kawulski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Barca on the side of the head.
Kawulski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jab from Barca.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kawulski fails with the takedown
and Barca counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kawulski scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kawulski misses with a takedown
and Kawulski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Barca tests Kawulski's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kawulski darts in and clinches Barca up against the cage.
Kawulski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hannibal Barca has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barca taking a breather.
Kawulski blocking some punches.
Kawulski misses with some punches.
Kawulski presses Barca against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Barca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Aleksander Kawulski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kawulski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kawulski has Barca pressed against the cage.
Kawulski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kawulski leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kawulski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Aleksander Kawulski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kawulski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Barca doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barca content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kawulski looking for a takedown.
Kawulski prevents a body shot from Barca.
Barca misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kawulski.
Barca lands a hook that snaps the head of Kawulski backwards.
Kawulski misses with the head strike.
Barca pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Barca throws a lazy right hand but Kawulski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kawulski misses with a takedown
and Barca counters with a stiff right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hannibal Barca comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kawulski 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 John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleksander Kawulski!
Aleksander Kawulski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dean Kane (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles Carey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kane comes to the cage accompanied by Spiderman. 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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185 lbs
5 - 0 - 0 |
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188 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dean Kane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charles Carey!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kane shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Carey as he avoids it easily.
Kane shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Kane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Carey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kane throwing strikes from guard but Carey blocks nicely.
Kane postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kane wants to pass the guard but Carey is keeping the position.
Carey pulls Kane in to control the position.
Kane lands a couple of digs.
Kane has gone for a leg lock! Carey slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kane's guard.
Kane thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carey got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kane has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Carey has managed to get both his arms back between Kane's legs - danger averted.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Carey wants to stand but Kane is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carey is posturing up here but Kane has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Carey tries to roll out but it's too tight and Carey has to tap! Slick submission there by Kane!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dean Kane!
Dean Kane 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.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Josh Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arthas Menethil (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Menethil has chosen Arthas - Let it go as his entrance music. Arthas Menethil has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Josh Miller's chin.
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140 lbs
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140 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Josh Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arthas Menethil!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Miller misses.
Miller sets himself, and Menethil steps forward looking for the clinch! Miller avoids it this time.
Menethil throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Miller sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Menethil lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Miller looking to score a takedown here. Menethil is defending well but Miller drives through and ends up in Menethil's guard.
Miller wants to control from the top but Menethil keeps moving.
Miller got a little sloppy there for a moment and Menethil has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Miller has managed to get both his arms back between Menethil's legs - danger averted.
Menethil keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Menethil really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menethil has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Menethil keeping full guard, as Miller tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Miller throws a strike but Menethil rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Miller is trying to keep Menethil in close.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Menethil throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Miller throws a looping overhand right but Menethil ducks down to avoid it.
Miller's jab looks to have found its range, popping Menethil under the eye.
Menethil closes the distance and clinches.
Miller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Menethil tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menethil struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Menethil swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Miller.
Miller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Menethil'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.
Menethil misses with a hook to the ribs.
Menethil misses with a knee strike.
Menethil misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miller.
Menethil holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Menethil has a couple of punches blocked by Miller.
Menethil doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menethil pressing his opponent against the cage.
Menethil's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Miller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Miller tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Menethil smiles and moves away.
Miller shoots in but Menethil avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Menethil is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller lands a jab-cross combination.
Miller lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Menethil circles away quickly and effectively.
Menethil throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Miller throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A clash of legs there as Menethil blocks the low kick.
Menethil swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menethil gets a clinch.
Menethil prevents Miller from breaking the clinch.
Menethil missing with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller has Menethil pushed against the cage.
Menethil tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Menethil landing knees to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Menethil.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Menethil.
Menethil lands a hook that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Menethil doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Menethil struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Menethil tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Arthas Menethil will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Miller misses with a jab, cross combination.
Menethil throws a body shot but no joy.
Miller throws a body punch but Menethil moves out of range.
Miller scores with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Miller misses its intended target.
Josh Miller is winning the standup battle so far.
Menethil pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Miller was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A slow jab from Miller misses its intended target.
Miller throws a low kick but Menethil avoids it.
Menethil displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Miller throws out the jab.
Menethil doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller lands with an uppercut that bounces Menethil off the cage and back into range.
Miller misses with the combination.
Menethil misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menethil misses with a hook. Miller ducked under it nicely.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
Menethil showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miller.
Miller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Menethil instigates a clinch.
Menethil with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Menethil misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Miller.
Menethil letting Miller take a breather here.
Menethil lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Menethil missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menethil misses with a punch to the body.
Menethil doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Menethil tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
Menethil misses with a body punch.
Menethil misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Menethil tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Menethil throws a punch but it's blocked by Miller.
Menethil tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Miller tries to pull guard but Menethil won't allow it.
Menethil misses with some punches.
Miller is trying to pull guard but Menethil turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Menethil is stalling here.
Miller blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menethil scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Menethil misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miller is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Menethil goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Menethil trying to land knees to the body.
Miller jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Menethil walks away with a smile on his face. Miller gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Menethil tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Miller is able to avoid easily.
Arthas Menethil is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miller shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Menethil defends it nicely.
Menethil throws a leg kick
and Miller counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miller misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Menethil.
Miller walks forward, straight into a front kick from Menethil.
Menethil connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
Miller moves into range and connects with a jab.
Menethil throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Miller stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Menethil throws a right hand that Miller ducks under and follows up with a left that Miller also avoids with ease.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miller throws a left and a right that both miss
and Menethil counters by moving into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Menethil as Miller tries to tie him up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthas Menethil showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Miller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Miller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Menethil but Menethil pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Miller lands a glancing blow to the side of Menethil's head.
Menethil slips under a jab.
Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Menethil throws out the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Menethil 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Miller shoots in for a double leg but Menethil sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menethil showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miller.
Menethil swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Miller tries a head kick but it misses.
Menethil uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Miller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menethil scores with a nice head shot.
Menethil pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Miller throwing a counter right hand but Menethil manages to avoid it.
Miller misses with a straight right.
Miller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Menethil checks a leg kick.
Miller looks to land a right hand but Menethil moved out of range.
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Miller bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Menethil throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Menethil scores with a head kick. Miller tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Miller tries for a takedown but Menethil sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Josh Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Some wild striking there from Menethil.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menethil fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Miller manages to avoid it.
Menethil misses with a hook.
Menethil lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Miller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Miller scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Menethil tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Miller manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Miller circles away from the clinch attempt
and Miller counters with a left and a right that stings Menethil.
Miller moves forwards but Menethil connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Menethil fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Menethil throws a jab when Miller was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menethil clinches up against the cage.
Menethil missing with knees to the body.
Miller stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Menethil tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
Menethil struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Menethil throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Miller blocks it with crossed arms.
Menethil misses with a knee to the head.
Menethil with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Menethil tries to land knees in the clinch but Miller avoids the damage to the body.
Miller is pushing Menethil up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menethil with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Menethil looking to throw knees to the head but Miller is blocking nicely.
Menethil missing with knees to the body.
Miller lands a hook to the side of the head.
Miller fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Menethil has Miller pushed against the cage.
Menethil lands with a left to the head.
Josh Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A knee to the head by Menethil.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Arthas Menethil.
I've got Menethil winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Arthas Menethil!
A victorious Arthas Menethil thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Touko Pouko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jesus Montalban (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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Touko Pouko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jesus Montalban!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pouko fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Pouko shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Montalban as he avoids it easily.
Pouko throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Montalban's waist but Montalban gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Pouko off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Touko Pouko. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montalban comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pouko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Montalban ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Montalban gets a clinch.
Montalban leaning against his opponent.
Pouko is trying to pull guard but Montalban turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Montalban breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Pouko takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pouko fails to land with a series of punches.
Montalban connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pouko's hands.
Pouko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Montalban.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pouko fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pouko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Montalban throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Montalban lands with a good body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Montalban as Pouko shoots in.
Montalban fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Montalban is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pouko rather than just go for the knockout.
Pouko tries to keep at a distance but Montalban has taken the fight into the clinch.
Montalban pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Montalban works Pouko's body with a nice hook.
Pouko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Montalban throws a low kick but Pouko avoids it.
Touko Pouko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pouko fails with the takedown.
Montalban gets caught napping as Pouko dives in and scores a takedown. Montalban manages to retain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pouko has gone for a leg lock! Montalban slips out almost immediately though and dives into Pouko's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pouko working a defensive guard here.
Pouko pulls Montalban in to control the position.
Montalban must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Montalban preventing the sweep.
Pouko has a closed guard, preventing Montalban from standing up.
Pouko trying to keep a closed guard but Montalban is proving a slippery customer.
We've been hearing good reports from Pouko's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Montalban avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montalban wants to stand but Pouko has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pouko has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Montalban should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Pouko has tightened it up now! Montalban should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Touko Pouko!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Luigi Bates (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Better Dead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dead has chosen Better off Dead as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Luigi Bates!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Better Dead!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dead swings for the body but Bates moves out of range.
Dead tries to move into range but Bates moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dead lands with an overhand left.
Dead uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bates.
Bates checks a leg kick nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Bates has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dead stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dead feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Bates sprawling to the canvas! Bates rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dead finish him?!
Bates is rocked!
It looks like Luigi Bates has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dead tries a head kick but it misses.
Oh Bates is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dead pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bates avoids the head kick by Dead.
Bates seems to have got his legs back now.
Bates shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Dead napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Dead is looking for a sweep.
Dead really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bates. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bates tries for a kimura but Dead is defending well.
Bates controlling the position from side mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bates trying to control the position but Dead is working away.
Dead wants to get back to his feet but Bates drags him back down.
Bates goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dead rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bates's guard! Nice work there by Dead!
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.
Bates trying to control the position.
Dead must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Dead not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bates has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bates tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dead trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bates is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dead misses with a double jab
and Bates counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab from Dead.
Bates shoots in for a takedown but Dead shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dead throws out a loose jab but Bates uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dead sizes up Bates with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dead lands with a right hand.
Dead looks to land a right hand but Bates moved out of range.
Dead gets caught flat footed, as Bates shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Dead pushes Bates off and gets back to his feet.
Better Dead is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bates ducks under a wild hook from Dead.
Dead misses with a series of wild punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dead throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dead tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dead misses the jab.
Bates connects with a right hand. Dead shakes it off.
Nice takedown defense from Dead. No joy for Bates on that attempt.
Bates shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dead manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dead is looking to stand up but Bates isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dead can't keep his opponent in guard - Bates advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bates trying to pass the guard but Dead defending well.
Dead is trying to control but Bates passes into side control!
I wouldn't like to be where Dead is right now.
Bates prevents Dead from escaping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Better Dead dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luigi Bates's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dead ducks right into an uppercut from Bates.
No luck for Bates with that takedown attempt.
Dead feints a counter leg kick.
Oooooh!!! Dead has knocked Bates down with a huge combo! Dead steps away and waves a wobbly Bates back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Better Dead seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bates fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dead manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Dead.
Dead Rushes Bates and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Bates is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Dead Piles on the pressure and Bates crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Better Dead!
Better Dead is the new welterweight champion!
Better Dead very nearly forgot to thank Grand Champion Apparel amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
48% |
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