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CTS 19 God Dammm PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Nils Holgersson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and I Know Wrestling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Holgersson comes into the arena with Theme blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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130 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nils Holgersson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, I Know Wrestling!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wrestling will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wrestling cracks Holgersson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Holgersson connects with a high kick.
It looks like I Know Wrestling has been cut.
Holgersson throws a head kick but Wrestling moves out of range.
Wrestling works Holgersson's body with a nice hook.
Holgersson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Holgersson throws a sloppy head kick and Wrestling moves out of range easily.
Wrestling throws out a counter right but Holgersson avoids it with no problem.
That kick from Holgersson tenderised Wrestling's leg. Wrestling is trying to keep his angry face on.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Holgersson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wrestling! But no joy.
Holgersson stalks Wrestling and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Wrestling's face. Wrestling staggers backwards, shaken.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wrestling blocks a jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Holgersson. That's going to slow Wrestling down.
Holgersson scores with a head kick. Wrestling tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Wrestling is rocked!
Nils Holgersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Holgersson. Those never looked like landing.
Wrestling misses the shot to the body.
Holgersson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wrestling paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wrestling digs a good body shot into Holgersson's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wrestling misses with a hook.
Good leg kick by Holgersson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wrestling displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Holgersson throws out the jab.
Wrestling has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Holgersson.
Holgersson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Wrestling defends well and Holgersson ends up having to push Wrestling into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wrestling fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Holgersson manages to avoid it.
Holgersson fails with a takedown attempt.
Wrestling pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wrestling ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holgersson moves away.
Holgersson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Wrestling has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Holgersson finds it's way round the side to connect with Wrestling's head.
Holgersson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wrestling lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wrestling.
Crunch! Holgersson slams his shin into Wrestling's torso.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holgersson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Wrestling's calf.
Holgersson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wrestling swivels and escapes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Wrestling! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nils Holgersson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Holgersson wants to clinch up but Wrestling keeps it at a distance.
It seemed like Wrestling was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Holgersson shoots in looking for a takedown. Wrestling tries to sprawl out of it but Holgersson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Wrestling manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Wrestling is looking for the big counter here.
Wrestling stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wrestling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wrestling throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Holgersson thinks about countering with a head kick.
Wrestling lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wrestling.
Wrestling ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Holgersson moves away.
Wrestling 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.
Wrestling takes one on the button.
Holgersson tried to score with a low kick but Wrestling checks it.
As Holgersson backs off Wrestling throws a huge counter combo but Holgersson manages to avoid it all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wrestling scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Holgersson doesn't seem bothered though.
Holgersson is looking to clinch.
Wrestling throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Holgersson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Holgersson drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wrestling sprawls and moves away.
Nice takedown defense from Wrestling. No joy for Holgersson on that attempt.
Wrestling throws a nice looking combination but Holgersson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Holgersson tries to clinch but Wrestling moves out of range.
Wrestling fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Holgersson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Holgersson scores with a head kick. Wrestling tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
That has opened up I Know Wrestling's cut even more.
Holgersson throws a head kick that Wrestling semi-blocks.
Wrestling steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Holgersson.
Holgersson lands a head shot.
Wrestling is still on wobbly legs! Can Holgersson finish him?
Holgersson lands a nice looking body kick.
Wrestling seems to have recovered his senses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Holgersson throws a sloppy head kick and Wrestling moves out of range easily.
Wrestling misses with a two punch combination.
Holgersson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wrestling checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
It seemed like Wrestling was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Holgersson throws a head kick but Wrestling moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick lands from Holgersson that sends Wrestling to the canvas. Wrestling tries to scramble back to his feet but Holgersson brings him back down into side control.
Wrestling can't do much from the bottom here.
Holgersson thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Wrestling is trying to get back to his feet.
Wrestling trying his best to control but Holgersson has mounted him.
Wrestling wants to control but Holgersson is having none of it.
Holgersson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wrestling holds on to Holgersson as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Wrestling really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Holgersson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wrestling wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nils Holgersson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on I Know Wrestling'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.
Holgersson needs to keep his hands up - Wrestling had a free shot at his head there.
Wrestling thuds a left hand into Holgersson's body.
Holgersson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Holgersson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
I Know Wrestling is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Holgersson lands a head kick. Wrestling smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Holgersson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wrestling to score with a decent uppercut.
Holgersson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Holgersson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Holgersson throws a head kick that misses.
Holgersson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wrestling counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wrestling thows a left - swing and a miss!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Holgersson throws a sloppy body shot
and Wrestling counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Holgersson circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Wrestling drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Holgersson follows Wrestling to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nils Holgersson!
A very excited looking Nils Holgersson 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Elekid Battery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gerald Minor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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162 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Cardio machine |
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Elekid Battery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gerald Minor!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Minor.
Battery was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Battery stuffs the takedown attempt from Minor. Minor gets slowly back to his feet.
Minor slips a straight right by Battery.
A swing and a miss from Battery.
Minor tries to counter by closing the distance.
Minor just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Minor. Battery does a little dance to reset his feet.
Battery looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Battery throws a head kick that misses.
Battery lands a nice looking kick to the body. Minor takes a step back to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Battery.
Some wild striking there from Battery.
Minor has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Elekid Battery is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battery throws a head kick that misses.
Battery on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Minor throws a right and a left that Battery avoids nicely.
Minor sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Minor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Battery. Battery obviously looking to wear him down.
Battery misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Battery lands a high kick!
Battery throws a quick inside leg kick.
Battery tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Nice body kick from Battery.
Battery throws a lazy head kick
so Minor counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Minor is looking to work some ground and pound but Battery has wrist control.
Minor throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minor sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Battery's guard.
Minor trying to control the action but Battery is working from the bottom.
Minor has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Minor content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Minor seems to be looking for submissions.
Battery blocking the ground and pound attempt from Minor.
Minor controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minor is nestled in close to Battery, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Minor is trying to control. Battery wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Minor is taking a breather. Battery says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Minor is nestled in close to Battery, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Battery avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Minor.
Minor thows a huge punch but Battery dodges it nicely.
Minor controlling the action here.
Minor seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minor throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Well, if Minor is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Minor wants to control but Battery is keeping him busy.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Battery with a hook.
Battery chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Minor throws a looping overhand right but Battery ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Battery lets loose with a powerful body kick. Minor will feel that in the morning.
Minor shoots in but Battery avoids the takedown attempt easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Elekid Battery dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Battery scores with a leg kick.
Battery keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Battery was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Minor lands a nice leg kick that just misses Battery's sensitive parts.
Minor just misses with a punch to the body.
Battery avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Elekid Battery is winning the standup battle so far.
A low kick from Minor is predictable there
and Battery counters with a big head kick but Minor shrugs it off.
Battery throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Minor is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Battery rather than just go for the knockout.
A leg kick checked by Battery.
As Minor backs away, Battery returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minor thuds a left hand into Battery's body.
Minor misses with a jab to the body
and Battery makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Minor really felt that one!
Minor takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Minor thuds a left hand into Battery's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Battery misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Battery scoring well with a low kick there.
Minor throws a series of punches but Battery avoids them all with ease.
Battery throws a head kick but Minor moves out of range.
Minor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Minor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Battery was well out of range. Poor timing from Minor.
Battery scores with a kick to the body.
Minor throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Minor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Battery.
Minor lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Battery circles away quickly and effectively.
Battery ducks under a wild hook from Minor.
Battery throws a lazy head kick
and Minor counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Minor.
Minor breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Minor.
Battery throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Battery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Minor moves away.
Minor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Elekid Battery seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick from Minor misses.
Minor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Minor looks to score with a jab to the body but Battery is just out of range.
Battery scores with a nice head shot.
Battery throws the kick towards the body but Minor avoids it.
Minor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Battery takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Minor blocks a head kick by Battery.
Battery throws a head kick that misses.
Minor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minor misses with a leg kick.
Minor attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Battery feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Battery misses with a leg kick.
Minor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Minor wants to land a leg kick but Battery is out of range.
Battery throws a leg kick but Minor moved away.
Minor tries to counter with a clinch but Battery shakes him off and moves away.
Minor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Battery throws a quick counter head kick but Minor was just out of range.
Minor lands a body shot.
A good leg kick by Battery.
A left lands for Battery.
Battery uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Minor.
Minor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minor stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Battery lands with a kick to the temple. Minor shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Battery checks a leg kick.
Battery swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Minor misses with a wild body shot.
Minor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Minor misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Minor misses with a hook.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Battery.
Minor on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Battery. Battery obviously looking to wear him down.
Minor fails with the takedown.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Minor.
Battery is looking to get back to his feet here but Minor is keeping cool and he's managed to take Battery's back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gerald Minor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Battery misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Battery misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Minor is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Battery throws a lazy head kick
and Minor decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Battery's guard.
Minor is pushing down on Battery's leg trying to pass to half guard. Battery is fighting to maintain full guard but Minor has managed to sneak the leg through.
Minor is nestled in close to Battery, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Battery preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Minor winds up and cracks Battery with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Battery has one foot on Minor's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Minor misses with a kick to the body.
Minor throws a shot from downtown. Battery moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minor finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Minor moves into the clinch.
Minor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Battery smiles and moves away.
Minor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Minor misses with a hook to the body
and Battery counters with a head kick.
Minor looks to land a left hand but Battery moved out of range nicely.
Minor throws a right hand that misses
and Battery counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Minor throws out a powerful jab.
Battery throws out a loose jab but Minor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Minor scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Battery lands but Minor takes it in his stride.
Minor throws a body punch but Battery moves out of range.
Minor just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBattery.
Minor dives in and grabs Battery's left leg, looking for a takedown. Battery pushes down on Minor's head and hops out.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Battery misses.
Battery throws a quick inside leg kick.
Minor has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Battery.
Battery jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Battery throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Minor looks to score with a jab to the body but Battery is just out of range.
Minor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Battery was well out of range. Poor timing from Minor.
Minor throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Battery lands a head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Battery.
Minor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Battery defends it well.
No luck for Minor with that takedown attempt.
Elekid Battery has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gerald Minor.
Minor moves out of range of the body kick from Battery.
A solid leg kick lands there for Minor.
Minor misses with a low kick.
Battery misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Battery checks the leg kick.
Minor lands a nice looking body shot.
Battery displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Minor throws out the jab.
Minor is looking to score with low kicks.
Battery keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Minor tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Minor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Battery.
Minor closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Battery's guard.
Minor is standing up over Battery. Battery looks to escape but Minor dives into side control.
Minor trying to control the action but Battery is working from the bottom.
Battery managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Minor.
Minor lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gerald Minor.
I think Minor has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gerald Minor!
Gerald Minor made sure to mention his sponsor, KAISER in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Roni Draymond (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chiun Remo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chiun Remo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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165 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roni Draymond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chiun Remo!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Draymond fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Remo manages to avoid it.
Draymond shoots in but Remo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Remo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Remo lands in his opponent's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Draymond working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Remo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Remo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Remo is working Draymond over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Draymond is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Draymond is trying to hold Remo in close to prevent damage but Remo has managed to pass into half guard.
Remo is thwarting Draymond's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Draymond is trying to stand back up but Remo is controlling him
Remo is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Draymond is looking to control Remo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Draymond avoid being mounted?
Remo moves nicely into side control.
Draymond can't do much from the bottom here.
Draymond tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Remo wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Remo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Draymond knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Remo is trying to get an arm triangle but Draymond is defending well.
Remo passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Draymond!
Draymond is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Abobomination Training $700 13 LEGIT elite coaches that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Draymond wants to control but Remo is having none of it.
Remo wants to finish this one by submission but Draymond is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Remo.
Remo has control of Draymond's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Draymond regains control of the situation pretty easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Draymond is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Draymond tries to lock up and control but Remo gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Remo looking to isolate an arm here. Draymond doesn't see it coming and as Remo extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Remo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chiun Remo!
Chiun Remo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jesse McGulloch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Elliot Stabler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stabler has chosen Grown Men Don't Cry as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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24
290 lbs
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45
256 lbs
19 - 25 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesse McGulloch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 25 - 0, fighting out of New York, Elliot Stabler!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Stabler or perhaps it was just good defense by McGulloch, which made it look bad.
McGulloch tries a head kick but it misses.
Stabler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Stabler looks to land a body kick but McGulloch moved away.
Stabler shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Elliot Stabler has been cut.
McGulloch dodges the punch combination from Stabler.
Nice takedown defense from McGulloch. No joy for Stabler on that attempt.
Jesse McGulloch has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Elliot Stabler.
McGulloch cracks Stabler with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. McGulloch has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Stabler to stand back up!
We've been informed that Stabler has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
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!
Stabler tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McGulloch defends well and Stabler ends up having to push McGulloch into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from McGulloch on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGulloch leaves Stabler with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Stabler has his takedown stuffed
and McGulloch counters with a huge right that knocks Stabler out cold! McGulloch is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jesse McGulloch!
Jesse McGulloch seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hank Armstrong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dan Eggman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Armstrong comes to the cage accompanied by Iron Man by Black Sabbath. Hank Armstrong has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hank Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dan Eggman!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eggman fails to land the takedown.
Armstrong darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Eggman moves into the clinch.
Armstrong can't find room to land a body shot as Eggman controls the action.
Eggman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Eggman is looking to break free of the clinch but Armstrong has double underhooks.
Eggman is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Eggman is trying to break the clinch but Armstrong has him pressed against the cage.
Eggman has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Armstrong uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Eggman avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Armstrong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Armstrong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Eggman on the ground.
Eggman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Eggman in particular looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong is looking for a sweep. Eggman is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Eggman trying to control the pace.
Armstrong is looking to control Eggman's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Armstrong avoid being mounted?
Armstrong taking some punishment here, with Eggman in his half guard.
Eggman takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Armstrong misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Eggman is thwarting Armstrong's attempts to control the position.
Armstrong taking some punishment here, with Eggman in his half guard.
Eggman decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Armstrong connects with a nice looking jab.
Armstrong lands a really nice looking cross but Eggman seems unphased.
Eggman takes one to the chin there.
Eggman is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eggman misses with the combination.
Eggman is still on wobbly legs! Can Armstrong finish him?
Armstrong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Armstrong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Eggman seems to have recovered his senses.
Eggman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Armstrong avoids it really well and circles away.
Armstrong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Eggman.
Hank Armstrong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dan Eggman.
Armstrong lands a right hook to the body.
Armstrong stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Armstrong wants it to stay on the feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Armstrong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eggman is looking to clinch but Armstrong is avoiding it.
Armstrong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Eggman tries to move into range but Armstrong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Armstrong circles away from the clinch attempt.
Armstrong connects with a right hand. Eggman shakes it off.
Eggman slips under a jab from Armstrong.
Eggman bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Armstrong comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Eggman falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Eggman was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hank Armstrong!
Our winner, Hank Armstrong, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lou Hole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alberto Contador (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hole comes to the cage accompanied by Louie Louie/ Motorhead. Lou Hole could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Alberto Contador's chin.
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29
183 lbs
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22
179 lbs
9 - 3 - 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
14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lou Hole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alberto Contador!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Contador throws a right and a left that Hole avoids nicely.
Contador lands with a nice body kick.
A slow jab from Hole misses its intended target.
Hole jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Contador connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Contador gets caught flat footed, as Hole shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Contador is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Hole presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Hole tries a body shot but Contador blocks it.
Hole is looking for a takedown.
Contador throws a punch but it's blocked by Hole.
Contador lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hole backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Contador throws a punch but it's blocked by Hole.
Contador has a couple of punches blocked by Hole.
Hole struggles to land a body shot inside as Contador controls his hands.
Contador told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Contador throws a head punch that misses.
Contador avoids the elbow strike from Hole, against the cage.
Hole misses with a short punch on the inside.
Contador lands a right hand.
Hole's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Contador working aggressively here.
Contador has a couple of punches blocked by Hole.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hole.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hole.
Contador swings wildly with an uppercut but Hole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Contador has a couple of punches blocked by Hole.
Contador working aggressively here.
Contador lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hole.
Hole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Contador swings wildly with an uppercut but Hole uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hole lands with a right to the head.
Hole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Contador throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Holes head.
Hole misses with the head strike.
Hole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hole misses with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Contador.
Hole tries a body shot but Contador blocks it.
Contador lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Contador lands a shoulder strike.
Hole throws a punch but it's blocked by Contador.
Hole misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Contador blocks a body shot from Hole.
Contador misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Contador fails to land.
Hole misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hole blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Contador working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hole drags the fight down to the ground.
Hole is trying to keep Contador in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Contador wanted to stand there but Hole had control of the position.
Contador decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Contador is looking to land body kicks.
Hole throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Contador ducks under a wild hook from Hole.
Hole wants to clinch but Contador slips to the side
and Contador counters with a stiff right hand.
Contador lands with a slapping head kick.
Alberto Contador is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hole throws a body shot but no joy.
Contador misses with a head kick.
Contador throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Contador tries to land a front kick but Hole steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hole shoots in for a double leg but Contador sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hole tries to clinch but Contador moves out of range.
Contador unleashes a big counter combination but Hole bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Contador keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despite the aggression on Contador's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hole with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Contador to score with a decent uppercut.
Hole throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Contador sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hole misses with a straight left.
Hole thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circle momentarily. Contador darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hole on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hole dips to his left and cracks Contador with an uppercut!
Hole throws a sloppy head kick and Contador moves out of range easily.
Contador raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hole ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Contador paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hole blocks a head kick by Contador.
Contador throws a series of punches but Hole moves out of range.
Contador slips a jab from Hole.
Hole avoids the head kick by Contador.
Contador looks to score with a jab to the body but Hole is just out of range.
Hole slips under a jab from Contador.
Contador throws a head kick that misses.
Hole lands a body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Contador darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
No joy there for Contador, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hole swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hole looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Contador! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Hole. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jab from Hole.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alberto Contador dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Contador swinging wildly here.
Contador throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hole moves in looking to clinch but Contador pushes him off.
Contador misses with a kick to the body.
Contador has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Contador blocks a head kick by Hole.
Contador has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Contador tries a head kick but it misses.
Contador lands with a kick to the temple. Hole shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Hole throws a body shot but no joy.
Hole misses with a hook to the body
and Contador counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hole lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hole punishes Contador's body with a nice straight punch.
Alberto Contador seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hole fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hole throws a body shot but no joy.
Hole scores with a jab. Contador acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hole bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Contador's head.
Contador scores with a head kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Contador misses with the combination.
Hole works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hole takes a swing at Contador's ribcage but misses.
And Contador responds with a good body kick, but Hole manages to step out the way in time.
Hole throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Contador tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hole throws a body shot but no joy.
Hole shoots for a takedown but Contador saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hole lands with a hook. Contador tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Contador throws a combination that misses
and Hole counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Contador keeping moving, preventing Hole from controlling successfully.
Hole passes Contador's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hole sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Contador defending well though.
Hole stops Contador from getting back to his feet.
Hole is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Contador can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hole is looking for a kimura here.
Contador regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Hole.
Contador utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Contador preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hole passes into half guard.
Contador blocking the ground and pound attempt from Hole.
Hole is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Contador defends it well.
Hole looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Contador with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Contador is staying active underneath Hole, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Contador wants to get back to his feet.
Hole is looking to advance position but Contador won't allow it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Contador uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hole.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Contador explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Hole goes for a double leg but Contador avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Contador continues to drive forward.
Contador throws a big counter head kick but Hole avoids it with no problem.
A left and a right from Hole both land. Nice combination.
Hole scores with a nice strike.
Nice shot by Hole.
Hole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Contador.
Contador bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Contador lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hole slips under a jab from Contador.
Hole lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hole connects with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hole. Contador does a little dance to reset his feet.
Contador is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Contador throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Contador lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Contador jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lou Hole dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Hole moves into range and connects with a jab.
A solid body kick from Contador.
Contador lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Hole lands a nice shot that snaps Contador's head back.
Contador lands a jab.
Hole ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Contador moves away.
Hole fails with the takedown.
Hole tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Contador manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Contador throws a right and a left that Hole avoids nicely.
Hole looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A combination from Contador does no damage.
Contador throws a sloppy head kick and Hole moves out of range easily.
Hole throwing a counter right hand but Contador manages to avoid it.
Contador thuds his shin into the meat of Hole's side.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Contador scores with a kick to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Contador.
Contador pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A head kick from Contador lands but Hole takes it in his stride.
Hole fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Contador manages to avoid it.
A big right from Hole misses.
Contador circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hole connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Contador misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Contador misses with a body kick.
Hole tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Contador manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hole takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sloppy strikes from Contador. Those never looked like landing.
Contador takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hole ducks under a wild hook from Contador.
Hole fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Contador sprawls well initially but Hole persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Hole throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hole missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hole has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hole wants to work for an arm triangle but Contador is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hole wants to take a breather but Contador is having none of it.
Contador is defending against the submission attempts here by Hole.
Lou Hole overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hole is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Contador sees it coming and defends easily.
Contador looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hole is trying to work for a kimura but Contador is defending well.
Contador really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hole. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hole is looking for a kimura but Contador is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hole to get the leverage.
Contador is looking to escape.
Hole tries to pass to full mount but Contador defends it.
Contador is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Hole scores with a couple of nice shots.
Hole seems to be looking for submissions.
Hole looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hole is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Contador is just riding it out for now. Hole eventually gives up the hold.
Contador wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alberto Contador comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Contador has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alberto Contador!
An intense looking Alberto Contador took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Good fight, neither of us can take a punch, so that was fun.'.
Lou Hole spoke after the fight, saying 'What can I say you got me man'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ulrich Scherer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ted Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grant has chosen Set A Fire as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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23
212 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
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29
219 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Big right hand |
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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
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ulrich Scherer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ted Grant!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grant keeps the fight on the outside.
Scherer throws a wild body kick that Grant sees coming a mile off.
Grant 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.
Scherer fails with the takedown
and Grant counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A head punch on the inside from Scherer fails to land.
Scherer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Grant walks away with a smile on his face. Scherer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Scherer misses with a leg kick.
Grant is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant forces Scherer back against the cage and clinches.
Grant misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scherer blocks an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scherer working aggressively here.
Scherer tries to throw a body punch but Grant avoids it by throwing Scherer back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Grant.
Scherer is trying to push Grant away but Grant has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Scherer tries a body shot but Grant blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grant.
Scherer working hard to break the clinch.
A short left from Grant.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scherer blocks an uppercut.
Grant gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Ulrich Scherer has been cut.
Scherer has a couple of punches blocked by Grant.
Scherer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scherer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grant's elbow.
Scherer working hard to break the clinch.
Grant misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Scherer can't find room to land a body shot as Grant controls the action.
Scherer is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Grant is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ulrich Scherer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scherer has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Grant is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Scherer has had enough of the clinch but Grant keeps him there for the moment.
Grant fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scherer swings wildly with an uppercut but Grant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scherer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Grant lands a right hand.
Scherer is trying to push Grant away but Grant has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Grant lands a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scherer wants to break the clinch but can't.
Scherer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Grant has a couple of punches blocked by Scherer.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Grant as Scherer tries to tie him up.
Scherer swings wildly with an uppercut but Grant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scherer trying to land knees to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Scherer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Grant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ulrich Scherer's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
No luck for Scherer with that takedown attempt.
No joy there for Scherer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Scherer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grant.
Grant wants to counter the offense by Scherer and move into the clinch position.
Scherer throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Grant counters with a nice uppercut.
Scherer works the jab nicely.
Grant tries to clinch up.
Scherer misses with a body kick.
Scherer throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Scherer does no damage.
Grant closes the distance and pushes Scherer back into the cage.
Grant lands a right hand.
Scherer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Scherer tries to pull guard but Grant won't allow it.
Grant lands a nice elbow.
Grant prevents a body shot from Scherer.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Scherer throws a punch but it's blocked by Grant.
Grant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Scherer jumps guard but Grant stands there with Scherer around his waist. Scherer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ulrich Scherer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scherer missing with knees to the body.
Scherer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Grant gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Scherer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grant scores with a shoulder strike.
Scherer drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Grant gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Scherer takes an elbow to the temple.
Scherer taking a breather.
Ted Grant seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scherer missing with knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grant.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Grant as Scherer tries to tie him up.
Grant has a couple of punches blocked by Scherer.
Scherer has had enough of the clinch but Grant keeps him there for the moment.
Scherer tries a body shot but Grant blocks it.
Scherer trying to stall but Grant improves his position.
Scherer blocking some punches.
Scherer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grant's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scherer working aggressively here.
Grant lands an elbow inside that Scherer shrugs off.
Grant gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Grant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grant throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Scherer is trying to force a seperation but Grant has the dominant position.
Grant creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Grant.
Ulrich Scherer's cut is getting worse.
Scherer tries to stall but Grant uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Scherer looking to slow down the pace here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Grant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ulrich Scherer's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Grant throws a head kick but Scherer moves out of range.
Grant defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Scherer.
Grant wants to counter with a clinch but Scherer pushes him away.
Grant drives through with a takedown into Scherer's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Grant stays in close to Scherer's body and controls the position.
Scherer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Grant is looking to work some ground and pound but Scherer has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Scherer working a defensive guard here.
Grant stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Scherer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Scherer looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Grant puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Grant throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Grant slips a jab and a cross from Scherer.
Grant closes the distance and pushes Scherer back into the cage.
Scherer trying to land knees to the body.
Scherer tries to break free but Grant pushes him back against the cage.
Grant crunches a lovely knee into Scherer's ribcage.
Scherer tries to circle away but Grant has him pinned against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grant.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scherer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Scherer is trying to break the clinch but Grant is controlling him.
Scherer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Grant blocks a body shot from Scherer.
Scherer leaning his opponent against the cage.
Scherer trying to control the position but instead, Grant has worked for underhooks and has pushed Scherer into the cage.
Ulrich Scherer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grant makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scherer taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Scherer tries to break free but Grant pushes him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Scherer.
Scherer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grant is pressed up against the cage. Scherer has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Grant down to the mat. Grant avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Grant moves into the clinch.
Scherer misses with a punch to the body.
Grant throws a head punch that misses.
Grant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Grant just misses with a elbow thrown towards Scherer's brow.
Grant gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Grant throws an elbow but it misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scherer.
Scherer misses with a punch to the body.
Scherer has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Grant after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ulrich Scherer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Grant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Grant has a couple of punches blocked by Scherer.
Scherer throws a head punch that misses.
Grant blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ted Grant is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Scherer can't find room to land a body shot as Grant controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ted Grant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Grant 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ted Grant!
Ted Grant seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Cartmen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shaw Shank (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cartmen's entrance music is Eric Cartman - Come Sail Away . A fine choice. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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210 lbs
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215 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eric Cartmen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shaw Shank!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shank clinches up with Cartmen and pushes him back against the cage.
Cartmen misses with an elbow over the top.
Shank prevents a body shot from Cartmen.
Cartmen prevents a body shot from Shank.
Cartmen dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cartmen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shank stalling the fight.
Good body shot from Shank.
A left hand lands to the body for Shank.
Shank pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cartmen gets tackled into the cage by Shank. Shank maintains the clinch.
Cartmen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shank is defending well for now.
Shank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartmen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shank.
Cartmen drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shank sprawls and moves away.
Shank moves in looking to clinch but Cartmen pushes him off.
Shank tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cartmen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cartmen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shank manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cartmen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartmen explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cartmen scores with a push kick.
Shank's coach down at Brutal Force Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Shank's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cartmen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shank, as that shot connected.
Cartmen takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Shaw Shank is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cartmen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shank throws out the jab.
We've been told by Cartmen's head coaches at BigMouth Cabrons that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cartmen misses with a two punch combination.
Cartmen needs to keep his hands up - Shank had a free shot at his head there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cartmen. Shank does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cartmen tries to land a body kick
and Shank counters with a right hand to the body.
Cartmen swings for the body but Shank moves out of range.
Shank takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Cartmen misses with a body kick.
Shank throws a leg kick but Cartmen moved away.
Cartmen changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cartmen just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shank misses with a series of wild punches.
Cartmen is looking to counter the offense by Shank and move into the clinch.
Cartmen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shank swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cartmen connects with a nice looking jab.
Shank cracks Cartmen with an open hand slap.
Cartmen doesn't manage to clinch there - Shank circles away.
Shank connects with a leg kick. Cartmen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd cheers as Shank lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cartmen doesn't seem phased though.
Shank closes the distance and clinches.
Shank tries to throw a body punch but Cartmen avoids it by throwing Shank back against the cage.
Cartmen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cartmen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Cartmen frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Cartmen trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shank tries to hold on but Cartmen postures up.
Cartmen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Shank regains half guard.
Cartmen is looking for a kimura but Shank is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Cartmen to get the leverage.
Shank gets full guard.
Cartmen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Shank is controlling Cartmen's posture.
Cartmen trying to control the position from guard on top but Shank is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shank wants to stand up but Cartmen is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cartmen is looking to work some ground and pound but Shank has wrist control.
Cartmen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Cartmen is looking to advance position but Shank has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Cartmen is looking to get to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaw Shank dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Shank uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A big left from Shank misses.
Cartmen wants to clinch.
Shank steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Cartmen.
Shank throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Cartmen counters with a single leg into guard. Shank didn't expect that.
Shank manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Shank misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cartmen tries a body shot but Shank blocks it.
Cartmen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Shank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shank is leaning against Cartmen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cartmen tries to land knees in the clinch but Shank avoids the damage to the body.
Shank prevents a body shot from Cartmen.
Cartmen stalling.
Shank is stalling here.
Shank has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shank goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shank tries a body shot but Cartmen blocks it.
Cartmen jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Shank walks away with a smile on his face. Cartmen gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Shank bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Cartmen's head backwards.
Shank ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cartmen moves away.
Shank moves out of range of the body kick from Cartmen.
Shank moves out of range of the body kick.
Shank misses with a wild body shot.
Cartmen is looking to counter with a body kick.
Cartmen misses with a head kick.
Shank moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shank throws a leg kick but Cartmen moved away.
Cartmen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cartmen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shank is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A lazy left from Shank finds it's target.
Cartmen circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartmen tries a head kick but it misses.
Shank cracks Cartmen with a good jab.
Cartmen instigates a clinch.
Cartmen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Shank is defending well for now.
Cartmen prevents a body shot from Shank.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Shank - that landed with a thud.
Shank misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shank misses with a body punch.
Cartmen is trying to pull guard but Shank turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Shank tries a body shot but Cartmen blocks it.
Cartmen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Cartmen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Cartmen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shank lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Shank content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Shank breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shank fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Cartmen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shank loads up on a big right hand but Cartmen slips the punch.
Cartmen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shank throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shaw Shank seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jab from Shank.
Cartmen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Cartmen throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shank has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Shank throws a head kick that misses.
Cartmen throws a leg kick but Shank moved away.
Shank lands a nice shot that snaps Cartmen's head back.
Shank tries to close the distance and clinch but Cartmen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shank takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shaw Shank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shank just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Cartmen.
Cartmen connects with an inside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shank lands a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Shank darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cartmen tries to land a front kick but Shank steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cartmen scores with a jab to the body.
Cartmen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shank.
Cartmen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cartmen throws a lazy head kick
and Shank counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Eric Cartmen has been cut.
Shank throws a chopping leg kick but Cartmen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Cartmen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Shank lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shank pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Cartmen is looking to counter the offense by Shank and move into the clinch.
Shank chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shank looks to score with a jab to the body but Cartmen is just out of range.
Cartmen tries to close the distance and clinch but Shank swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shank feints a counter leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaw Shank showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Eric Cartmen's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cartmen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Shank looks to land a right hand but Cartmen moved out of range.
Shank throws a leg kick that misses.
Cartmen tries to counter by clinching up but Shank breaks away and moves out of range.
Shank throws a body punch but Cartmen moves out of range.
Jab, jab by Shank - just one landing.
Cartmen throws a head kick that misses.
Cartmen changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shank tries to avoid it but Cartmen manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shank to the ground. Shank escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cartmen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shank finds it's way round the side to connect with Cartmen's head.
Shank digs a good hook to Cartmen's body.
Shank tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartmen throws a looping overhand right but Shank ducks down to avoid it.
Shank misses with a series of wild punches.
Shank scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cartmen doesn't seem bothered though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartmen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Cartmen stuns Shank with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shank keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shank throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cartmen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Shank throws a head kick but Cartmen moves out of range.
Shank takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cartmen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shank manages to avoid it.
Cartmen moves in looking to clinch but Shank pushes him off.
Cartmen throws a body kick that misses.
A lazy left from Shank finds it's target.
Shank closes the distance and clinches.
Cartmen lands a left hand.
Cartmen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Cartmen landing knees to the body.
Shaw Shank seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cartmen leaning against his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cartmen lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cartmen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shank is keeping busy.
Shank can't find room to land a body shot as Cartmen controls the action.
Shank lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shank doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cartmen throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Shank tries to land knees in the clinch but Cartmen avoids the damage to the body.
Cartmen trying to land knees to the body.
Shank blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cartmen prevents a body shot from Shank.
Cartmen is trying to stall.
Shank misses with a body punch.
Shank misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cartmen tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shank prevents a body shot from Cartmen.
Shank unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cartmen lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cartmen blocks a body shot from Shank.
Shank misses with a punch to the body.
Cartmen tries a body shot but Shank blocks it.
Cartmen has a couple of punches blocked by Shank.
Shank struggles to land a body shot inside as Cartmen controls his hands.
Cartmen stalling against the cage.
Cartmen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shank misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shank goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shank blocking some punches.
Shank looking to slow down the pace here.
Shank misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shank breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cartmen checks a leg kick.
Shank tries to clinch there but Cartmen circles away.
Cartmen misses with a body kick.
Shank on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shank misses with a leg kick.
Cartmen tries to counter by clinching up but Shank breaks away and moves out of range.
Shank wants to slow Cartmen down by chopping away at his legs.
Cartmen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cartmen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shank.
Cartmen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shank lands a jab to the nose.
Cartmen shoots in looking for a takedown. Shank tries to sprawl out of it but Cartmen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Shank manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Cartmen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartmen misses with a left hand
and Shank counters with a nice leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shaw Shank really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eric Cartmen's cut.
That's time! Cartmen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shank moves into the clinch successfully.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cartmen as Shank tries to tie him up.
Cartmen misses with a knee to the head.
Cartmen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shank blocks an elbow strike.
Cartmen blocks a body shot from Shank.
Shank tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cartmen tries to pull guard but Shank won't allow it.
Cartmen prevents a body shot from Shank.
Shank escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartmen looks for the body kick but Shank saw that one coming.
Cartmen checks the leg kick.
Cartmen needs to keep his hands up - Shank had a free shot at his head there.
Cartmen is looking to clinch but Shank is avoiding it.
Cartmen throws a sloppy head kick
and Shank counters with a left and a right that stings Cartmen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shank ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Cartmen - that will leave a mark!
Shank throws a head kick but Cartmen moves out of range.
Shank leaves Cartmen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shank with a nice cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Shank misses the target.
Cartmen throws a big counter combination but Shank scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Cartmen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Shank throws a leg kick but Cartmen checks it.
Cartmen digs a good hook to Shank's body.
Shank is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Shank takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shank throws a sloppy head kick and Cartmen moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartmen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cartmen is looking to counter the offense by Shank and move into the clinch.
Shank misses with a low kick.
Cartmen tries a head kick but it misses.
Cartmen misses with a kick to the body.
Shank thows a body kick. Cartmen tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Shank misses with a body punch
and Cartmen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Cartmen.
Shank ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cartmen moves away.
Cartmen tries to clinch but Shank moves out of range.
Cartmen wants to land a leg kick but Shank is out of range.
Cartmen thumps Shank with a low kick.
Shank wants to clinch up but Cartmen keeps it at a distance.
Cartmen is looking to wear down Shank with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Shank bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cartmen's head.
Cartmen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shank misses with a body punch
and Cartmen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Shank is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cartmen lands a lovely overhand right.
A head kick by Shank misses
and Cartmen counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shank misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shank digs a right hand underneath Cartmen's ribcage. Cartmen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cartmen prevents a body shot from Shank.
Cartmen can't find room to land a body shot as Shank controls the action.
Cartmen fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Cartmen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shank tries to work over Cartmen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cartmen taking a breather.
Shank lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cartmen.
Shank misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartmen prevents a body shot from Shank.
Shank takes an elbow to the temple.
Cartmen tries to land knees in the clinch but Shank avoids the damage to the body.
Cartmen tries to land knees in the clinch but Shank avoids the damage to the body.
Cartmen throws an elbow that misses.
Shank misses with a body punch.
Shank tries to work over Cartmen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shank misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cartmen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shank misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cartmen taking a breather.
Cartmen with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cartmen prevents a body shot from Shank.
Cartmen tries to work over Shank's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shank doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cartmen lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Shaw Shank will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Eric Cartmen's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Cartmen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shank chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shank uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Shank cracks a nice hook into Cartmen's ribs.
Cartmen moves out of range of the body kick from Shank.
Cartmen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Shank.
Shank wants to land a leg kick but Cartmen is out of range.
Cartmen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Shank throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Shank lands a jab to Cartmen's midsection.
Shank misses with a body shot.
Shank takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shank tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cartmen checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Shank misses
and Cartmen moves into the clinch.
Shank misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shank lands a body shot.
Cartmen tries to work over Shank's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cartmen.
Shank tries to work over Cartmen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cartmen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shank's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Shank.
Shank controlling the action here for a moment.
Shank gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cartmen.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Cartmen prevents a body shot from Shank.
Cartmen landing knees to the body.
Shank tries to work over Cartmen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cartmen is looking for a takedown.
Eric Cartmen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shank tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shank trying to stall but Cartmen improves his position.
Shank misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Cartmen.
Shank tries a body shot but Cartmen blocks it.
Shank misses with a punch to the body.
Shank works on Cartmen's body with a couple of short punches.
Shank misses with a body punch.
Shank misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cartmen jumps guard but Shank stands there with Cartmen around his waist. Cartmen gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Cartmen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shank lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Shank.
Cartmen is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Shank is keeping busy.
Shank on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shank misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shank breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shank, as that shot connected.
Shank tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cartmen manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shank missing with a left hand there. Cartmen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Shank is looking to chop away at Cartmen's legs.
Shank closes the distance and clinches.
Cartmen will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Shank up against the cage.
Shank misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cartmen'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.
Cartmen prevents a body shot from Shank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shank misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shank pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shaw Shank is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shank, right into the meat.
Shank throws a poor cross that misses
letting Cartmen counter with a right hand.
Shank cracks Cartmen with a good jab.
Shank throws a push kick but Cartmen slaps the foot to one side.
Cartmen scores with a sloppy right hand. Shank should have avoided that one.
Shank works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cartmen misses with a two punch combination.
Shank throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cartmen on the side of the head.
Cartmen wants to land a leg kick but Shank is out of range.
A big right from Cartmen misses.
Cartmen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab lands there for Shank.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaw Shank comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shank 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 46:50
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 45:50
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaw Shank!
Shaw Shank is the new light heavyweight champion!
Eric Cartmen was interviewed post fight and said 'screw you guys i'm going home'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anderson Rodriguez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Khal Stark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Khal Stark acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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144 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anderson Rodriguez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Khal Stark!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Rodriguez showed some decent athleticism there.
Stark is controlling Rodriguez's trapped leg to prevent Rodriguez from advancing to side control.
Rodriguez is looking to take a break and control but Stark is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rodriguez uses his free foot to push down on Stark's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Stark.
Rodriguez scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Stark tries to lock up and control but Rodriguez gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rodriguez is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Stark is surviving well by controlling Rodriguez's body position as best he can.
Rodriguez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez wants to take his opponent's back but he's not managed it.
Rodriguez goes for an armbar but Stark turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Stark.
Rodriguez looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Stark is defending well. Rodriguez quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Stark has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Rodriguez celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Anderson Rodriguez!
Anderson Rodriguez retains his bantamweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Anderson Rodriguez made sure he mentioned Spartan Nutrition , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Superior Nucleus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ace Centura (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nucleus comes to the cage accompanied by Tupac - Hit 'Em Up. Centura has chosen Digital Summer - Just Run as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Superior Nucleus!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ace Centura!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Centura tries to clinch there but Nucleus circles away.
Nucleus tries to keep at a distance but Centura has taken the fight into the clinch.
Centura misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nucleus tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Nucleus lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Centura trying to stall but Nucleus improves his position.
Centura missing with knees to the body.
Nucleus scores with a knee to the head.
Nucleus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Nucleus.
It seemed like Centura was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That kick from Nucleus tenderised Centura's leg. Centura is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Centura instigates a clinch.
Nucleus lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Centura blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nucleus lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Centura.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Centura tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Centura tries to stall but Nucleus uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nucleus displaying some good clinch control by pressing Centura up against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Nucleus obliges.
Centura taking a breather.
Nucleus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nucleus lands a leg kick that knocks Centura off balance momentarily.
Centura moves into range and clinches up with Nucleus.
Centura misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nucleus.
Nucleus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Centura tries to clinch but Nucleus is having none of it.
Centura tries to clinch up.
Centura tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nucleus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nucleus looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nucleus.
A head kick misses from Nucleus.
Ace Centura seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nucleus throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nucleus throws a low kick, looking for Centura's leg but Centura calmly moves out of range.
As Nucleus backs off Centura throws a huge counter combo but Nucleus manages to avoid it all.
Centura wants to clinch up but Nucleus keeps it at a distance.
Centura just misses with a punch to the body.
Centura moves in looking to clinch but Nucleus pushes him off.
As Centura looks to move away, Nucleus throws a big counter combo bu Centura just gets out of the way.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Centura is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Centura connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Centura tries to clinch
and Nucleus counters with a three punch combo that has Centura backing up. Centura nods at Nucleus to acknowledge the strikes.
Centura is rocked!
That kick from Nucleus tenderised Centura's leg. Centura is trying to keep his angry face on.
Centura is still on wobbly legs! Can Nucleus finish him?
Nucleus circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nucleus went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Centura moves to clinch but Nucleus breaks away
and Nucleus counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Centura wants to clinch but Nucleus slips to the side
and Nucleus counters with a huge left! Centura is in big trouble! He's backing up but Nucleus isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Centura from any more damage. A dominating finish by Nucleus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Superior Nucleus!
Superior Nucleus retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Superior Nucleus 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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