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CCF 231 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Holy Jenova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Snead (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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285 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
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275 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Holy Jenova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sam Snead!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A chopping leg kick lands by Snead.
Snead misses with an uppercut.
Snead throws a right hand that misses
and Jenova counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Sam Snead has been cut.
Snead throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jenova slips under a jab from Snead.
Snead connects with a right hand. Jenova shakes it off.
It looks like Holy Jenova has been cut.
Snead tries to clinch but Jenova moves out of range.
Snead misses with a double jab.
A combination from Snead does no damage.
Snead moves out of range of the leg kick from Jenova.
Jenova tries to bum rush Snead with a series of wild strikes but Snead uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jenova closes the distance and clinches.
Jenova throws a head punch that misses.
Snead is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Jenova is keeping busy.
Jenova managing to block the knees to the body from Snead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee is keeping an eye on Snead - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Jenova lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jenova managing to block the knees to the body from Snead.
Jenova managing to block the knees to the body from Snead.
Snead misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jenova.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenova swings wildly with an uppercut but Snead uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jenova misses with a punch on the inside.
Snead missing with knees to the body.
Jenova managing to block the knees to the body from Snead.
Jenova blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jenova has a couple of punches blocked by Snead.
Jenova working aggressively here.
Snead misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jenova.
Jenova avoids the elbow strike from Snead, against the cage.
Snead blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snead.
Jenova misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jenova tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Snead's elbow.
Snead tries to land knees in the clinch but Jenova avoids the damage to the body.
Snead wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Snead is trying to push Jenova away but Jenova has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Snead is stalling here.
Snead looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenova lands a hook that snaps the head of Snead backwards.
Snead tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jenova avoids it.
Jenova working aggressively here.
Jenova tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jenova scores with a hook to the body.
Snead blocks an uppercut.
Jenova lands with a light punch inside.
Jenova lands a shot to the body.
Snead looks winded!
Snead tries to land knees in the clinch but Jenova avoids the damage to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Snead blocks an uppercut.
Jenova managing to block the knees to the body from Snead.
Jenova lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jenova.
Jenova scores with a shot to the side of Snead's head.
Jenova makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Snead.
Jenova throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenova managing to block the knees to the body from Snead.
Jenova misses with a punch to the body.
Jenova scores with a hook to the body.
Snead wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jenova works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jenova lands a nice uppercut.
Jenova tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jenova tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snead is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jenova is defending well for now.
Jenova can't find room to land a body shot as Snead controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jenova.
Jenova gets through Snead's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jenova lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jenova lands a right hand.
Jenova softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Snead prevents a body shot from Jenova.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Jenova struggles to land a body shot inside as Snead controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenova lands a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jenova tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snead tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jenova's elbow.
Snead's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Jenova on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Jenova.
Jenova avoiding damage as Snead throws knees to the body.
Snead blocks an uppercut.
Snead misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jenova.
Jenova throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jenova tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jenova on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Jenova lands with a left to the head.
Jenova misses with a short punch on the inside.
Snead tries to land knees in the clinch but Jenova avoids the damage to the body.
Snead wants to stall.
Snead is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jenova is defending well for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Holy Jenova dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Snead fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Snead chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jenova can pounce on him.
Snead is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jenova scores with a shot to the body.
Snead misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jenova.
Jenova seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Jenova steps into range and cracks Snead with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Snead flops backwards and Jenova dives into his guard looking to finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jenova is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jenova really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jenova trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snead looking for a sweep. Not yet Snead, not yet.
Jenova controlling from the top position.
Jenova wants to pass the guard but Snead is keeping the position.
Jenova stands and throws Snead's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jenova has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
An inside leg kick lands from Jenova.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jenova.
Snead tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jenova swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jenova showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Snead.
Jenova with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Snead throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Snead misses with a head kick.
Jenova bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big head kick from Jenova and Snead is sent sprawling to the canvas!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenova stands up and waves to Snead to follow him.
Jenova tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Snead was well out of range. Poor timing from Jenova.
Snead avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Snead tries to bum rush Jenova with a series of wild strikes but Jenova uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jenova moves away from the strike by Snead.
Holy Jenova is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
An inside leg kick lands from Jenova.
A punch lands to the side of Snead 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That has opened up Sam Snead's cut even more.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jenova. Snead does a little dance to reset his feet.
Snead tries to clinch up but Jenova circles away and keeps his distance.
You can see that Snead has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenova pushes Snead up against the cage in a clinch.
Holy Jenova has scored more points in the clinch so far.
The referee calls for Snead to work.
Jenova throws a head punch that misses.
Jenova misses with some punches.
Jenova swings wildly with an uppercut but Snead uses good head movement to avoid it.
Snead has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Snead is trying to maintain a safe position but Jenova gets an underhook and turns Snead into the cage.
Snead blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jenova misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Jenova scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jenova lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Snead or not.
Snead is breathing heavily.
Jenova working aggressively here.
Jenova working aggressively here.
Snead lands a good knee to the midsection. Jenova won't want to take too many of those.
Jenova avoiding damage as Snead throws knees to the body.
Jenova scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenova tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jenova pushes Snead back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jenova scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jenova lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jenova lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jenova fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Jenova.
Jenova fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Snead misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Jenova.
Jenova lands a left hand.
Snead tries to land a knee to the head but Jenova blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snead.
Jenova avoiding damage as Snead throws knees to the body.
Jenova lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jenova.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jenova lands a left hand that snaps the head of Snead backwards.
Jenova lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Snead is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Holy Jenova dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Jenova's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Jenova has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jenova misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jenova misses with the head strike.
Jenova misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Jenova.
Jenova lands a right hand that snaps the head of Snead backwards.
Jenova drops Snead with a big right hand! Jenova charges in looking to finish - Snead manages to keep Jenova in his guard and seems to have recovered somewhat.
Snead is still in real trouble! Can Jenova finish him?
Jenova is pushing down on Snead's leg trying to pass to half guard. Snead is fighting to maintain full guard but Jenova has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jenova looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Snead seems to have recovered his senses.
Jenova tries to pass to full mount but Snead defends it.
Snead takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenova stalling.
Snead moves into full guard.
Jenova wants to pass the guard but Snead is keeping the position.
Jenova slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Holy Jenova is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Snead is trying to control the position but Jenova postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Snead misses with a hook.
Jenova punishes Snead's body with a nice straight punch.
Jenova misses with the combination.
Jenova getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jenova throws a head kick but Snead moves out of range.
Snead looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jenova is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Snead avoids the body shot from Jenova.
Snead tries to clinch but Jenova is having none of it.
Snead tries to clinch but Jenova moves out of range.
Jenova tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Snead manages to circle out of the way.
Snead throws a right hand that Jenova ducks under and follows up with a left that Jenova also avoids with ease.
Jenova is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snead can do to turn this around?
Jenova scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jenova circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jenova lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jenova digs a good body shot into Snead's ribs.
Snead tries to clinch but Jenova moves out of range.
Jenova is looking to counter punch.
Holy Jenova is winning the standup battle so far.
Jenova closes the distance and pushes Snead back into the cage.
Jenova lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jenova avoiding damage as Snead throws knees to the body.
Snead blocks an uppercut.
Jenova is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Snead missing with knees to the body.
Jenova tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Snead throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jenovas head.
Jenova lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenova throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jenova struggles to land a body shot inside as Snead controls his hands.
Snead blocking some punches.
Snead throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jenova blocks a body shot from Snead.
Snead takes a shot to the head.
Jenova misses with a punch on the inside.
Jenova avoiding damage as Snead throws knees to the body.
Jenova lands a nice uppercut.
Jenova lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Snead or not.
A bit of stalling here from Snead.
Jenova misses with a punch on the inside.
Jenova working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Snead tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Jenova avoids it.
Sam Snead has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Snead blocks a body shot from Jenova.
Jenova lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Holy Jenova showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jenova has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Holy Jenova!
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight for Holy Jenova!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight for Holy Jenova!
Holy Jenova wins by unanimous decision!
Holy Jenova spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Burt Guth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Hansson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Guth comes to the cage accompanied by Alva Noto - Module 7. Sven Hansson struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.8lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Sven Hansson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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155 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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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
27 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Burt Guth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sven Hansson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hansson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hansson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
An inside leg kick from Hansson misses.
Hansson tried to score with a low kick but Guth checks it.
Guth attempts a counter takedown but Hansson avoids it well and moves away.
Hansson throws a low kick, looking for Guth's leg but Guth calmly moves out of range.
Guth attempts a counter takedown but Hansson avoids it well and moves away.
Hansson cracks Guth with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hansson swings for the body but Guth moves out of range.
Hansson throws a big shot that misses.
Hansson just misses with a punch to the body.
Guth feinted with a counter takedown.
Guth dodges the punch combination from Hansson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansson looks to land a left hand but Guth moved out of range nicely.
Hansson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Guth.
Guth feinted with a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Guth decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hansson's guard.
Hansson wants to get back to his feet but Guth passes into half guard.
Guth thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Hansson's head.
Guth is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hansson defends it well.
Guth trying to control from half guard but Hansson is working away.
Guth thows a huge punch but Hansson dodges it nicely.
Guth throws a strike but Hansson avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Hansson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Guth.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hansson can do anything to dispel that myth.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Guth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Guth forces his way into half guard.
Guth works his way into side control.
Guth throws an elbow but Hansson slips to the side and avoids it well.
Guth is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Hansson is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Guth tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hansson is not content to let Guth control the position.
The strikes coming from Guth are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guth is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hansson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Guth really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hansson is being controlled here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hansson parries the strikes from Guth easily there. Guth is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hansson to escape.
Guth takes a little break here. Hansson wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Guth scores with punches from side control.
Guth tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Guth has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Guth working the head and body with strikes.
Guth 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.
Guth has an Americana. Hansson didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Guth is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Guth hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Burt Guth!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Caeser Augustus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maester Ochu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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202 lbs
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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
25 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Caeser Augustus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maester Ochu!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ochu drives through and clinches with Augustus against the cage.
Augustus is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Ochu struggles to land a body shot inside as Augustus controls his hands.
Ochu tries to throw a body punch but Augustus avoids it by throwing Ochu back against the cage.
Ochu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ochu gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Augustus wants to get back to full guard.
Augustus is working hard here to advance position.
Ochu trying to pass the guard but Augustus defending well.
Augustus trying to control but Ochu postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Augustus tries to roll over but Ochu keeps him under control.
Augustus trying to hold on to Ochu's head to control him but Ochu postures up.
Ochu is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Ochu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Augustus holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Augustus manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ochu tries to free his leg and advance position but Augustus is retaining full guard.
Ochu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Ochu passes into half guard.
Augustus is trying to control but can't.
Augustus is looking to improve his position.
Augustus is looking to get back to full guard here but Ochu has managed to pass to side control instead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augustus is trying to get back to half guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Augustus's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Ochu tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Ochu has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Augustus is looking for a sweep.
Ochu trying to control the action but Augustus is working from the bottom.
Ochu tries to move into full mount but can't pass Augustus's legs.
Ochu decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Maester Ochu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ochu wants to clinch up but Augustus keeps it at a distance.
Augustus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Augustus takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Caeser Augustus has been cut.
Ochu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Augustus is able to avoid easily.
Ochu lands with a shot to the body.
Augustus shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Ochu defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caeser Augustus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ochu stalks Augustus and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Augustus's face. Augustus staggers backwards, shaken.
Augustus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Ochu wants to clinch up but Augustus keeps it at a distance.
Augustus gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Ochu to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Augustus is rocked!
Ochu controls from within his opponent's guard.
Oh Augustus is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ochu must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ochu advances position into side control!
Augustus seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ochu wants to lay and pray for a moment but Augustus keeps working.
Augustus is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Ochu's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Augustus keeping control of the position.
Ochu trying to control the action but Augustus is working from the bottom.
Augustus tries to roll over but Ochu keeps him under control.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Augustus controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ochu looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maester Ochu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Caeser Augustus's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ochu ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Augustus blocks a jab.
Augustus attempts a counter takedown but Ochu avoids it well and moves away.
Nice shot lands for Ochu.
Ochu throws a jab when Augustus was well out of range.
Augustus shoots in but Ochu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Augustus stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ochu.
Ochu slaps away a takedown attempt from Augustus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ochu takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ochu scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ochu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Augustus blocking some punches.
Augustus has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ochu clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Augustus throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Augustus missing with strikes.
Maester Ochu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ochu is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Ochu is in bad spot here.
Augustus doesn't have the hooks in and Ochu manages to turn into his guard.
Ochu trying to control but Augustus is working from the bottom.
Augustus working a defensive guard here.
Augustus keeping full guard, as Ochu tries to pass.
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!
Ochu stands up and waves to Augustus to follow him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Augustus moves out of range of the leg kick from Ochu.
Ochu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ochu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Augustus manages to avoid it.
Augustus drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ochu sprawls and moves away.
Augustus shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Ochu as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Caeser Augustus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ochu shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Augustus as he avoids it easily.
Augustus feinted with a counter takedown.
Ochu tries to score with a low kick but Augustus moves his leg out of the way.
Ochu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Augustus.
Ochu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Augustus is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Ochu's half guard.
Ochu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Augustus thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ochu is pressing down on Augustus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ochu wants to sweep here but Augustus controlling him for the moment.
Augustus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Augustus throws a big right hand that misses.
Ochu is trying to control the position but Augustus postures up.
Augustus seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Ochu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Augustus manages to get himself to full guard.
Augustus looking for a sweep. Not yet Augustus, not yet.
Augustus trying to keep a closed guard but Ochu is proving a slippery customer.
Augustus looking for a sweep. Not yet Augustus, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ochu looking to pass the guard.
Ochu is fighting to break Augustus's control of his arms but Augustus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Augustus wants to sweep but no luck.
Augustus controlling the position.
Ochu trying to control the position from guard on top but Augustus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Augustus looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Augustus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Ochu tries to free his leg and advance position but Augustus is retaining full guard.
Ochu is fighting to break Augustus's control of his arms but Augustus is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ochu moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maester Ochu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Caeser Augustus's cut.
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!
Ochu darts in and clinches Augustus up against the cage.
Ochu lands a hook that snaps the head of Augustus backwards.
Augustus tries to score a body lock takedown but Ochu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Ochu working aggressively here.
Ochu is working Augustus over against the cage.
Ochu has a couple of punches blocked by Augustus.
Ochu lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ochu lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Ochu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ochu breaks from the clinch.
Ochu scores with a jab. Augustus acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ochu looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Ochu backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Augustus's temple! It sends Augustus violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Ochu celebrates and the doctors try to help Augustus!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Maester Ochu!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kevin James (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kevin James was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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
21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, David Taylor !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin James!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor throws a shot to the body.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that James has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
James scores with a jab.
James fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taylor scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Taylor looks to score with a jab to the body but James is just out of range.
James tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Good exchange - James coming out on top.
Jab from Taylor .
Taylor looks to land a right hand but James moved out of range.
James fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
James moves away from the strike by Taylor .
James lands with a nice combination. Taylor backs away looking to recover.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
James throws an overhand right that lands on Taylor 's shoulder, as Taylor tries to avoid the shot.
James on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
James defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Taylor .
Taylor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Taylor ducks under a wild hook from James.
James cracks a nice hook into Taylor 's ribs.
James slips under a jab from Taylor .
That's one minute gone in the round.
James scores with a jab to the jaw.
Taylor avoids the body shot from James.
That kick from James tenderised Taylor 's leg. Taylor is trying to keep his angry face on.
A telegraphed right hand from Taylor misses the target.
James is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taylor .
Taylor shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says James as he avoids it easily.
Taylor works over James's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Kevin James has been cut.
Taylor closes the distance and clinches.
James wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Taylor has him pressed against the cage.
James blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Taylor prevents James from breaking the clinch.
Taylor presses James against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
James is trying to break free.
James tries a body shot but Taylor blocks it.
Taylor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
James breaks from the clinch.
No joy there for Taylor , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
James throws a body kick that misses.
James displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Taylor .
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Taylor . That's going to take a lot out of him.
James changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Taylor looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Taylor trying to remain calm as James controls from the top position.
James tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
James controls the position.
James tries to score with some ground and pound. Taylor controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Taylor stops James from passing to mount.
Taylor is trying to control James's posture but James avoids it.
James is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Taylor knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Taylor can't do much from the bottom here.
James throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
James sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Taylor is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Taylor regains half guard, as James was trying to land strikes.
Taylor is looking for a sweep. James is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
James is keen to just control but Taylor is a slippery customer.
James trying to pass the guard but Taylor defending well.
James throws a strike but Taylor avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Taylor is on top in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Taylor landing some decent shots from guard.
James looking to control.
Taylor postures up in James's guard and throws a big left but James blocks it.
James looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kevin James will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kevin James's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
No joy there for James, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Taylor throws a series of punches but James moves out of range.
James gets a double leg takedown into Taylor 's guard.
Taylor scrambles and gets back to his feet.
James throws a shot from downtown. Taylor moves away and avoids it.
Taylor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
James looks to land a left hand but Taylor moved out of range nicely.
James throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Taylor counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Taylor .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Taylor is working James over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Taylor lands a couple of elbows.
Taylor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
James has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Taylor can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as James holds on and takes a little breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Taylor throwing strikes but missing.
Taylor is working James over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Taylor trying to control but James is working from the bottom.
Taylor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
James is rocked!
Taylor 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.
Taylor scoring with some ground and pound.
James is still in real trouble! Can Taylor finish him?
Taylor gets to his feet and stands over James, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! James felt that one! Taylor unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save James from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Taylor !
During a confident post fight interview, David Taylor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adelheid Bernstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perrin Aybara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bernstein comes into the arena with Disturbed - Down With The Sickness blaring out of the sound system. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Adelheid Bernstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Perrin Aybara!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A decent looking cross lands there for Aybara.
Aybara moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bernstein scores with a crisp jab that stopped Aybara in his tracks.
It looks like Perrin Aybara has been cut.
Aybara fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bernstein manages to avoid it.
Aybara scores with a hook to the body. Bernstein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
No joy there for Aybara, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Bernstein scores with a kick to the midsection.
Aybara misses with a few strikes there.
Bernstein getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bernstein lands a right hook to the body.
Aybara looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Aybara enables Bernstein to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Aybara manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bernstein lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bernstein postures up in Aybara's guard and throws a big left but Aybara blocks it.
Aybara has momentary wrist control but Bernstein slips an elbow through the middle.
Bernstein throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bernstein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bernstein drops back looking for a leg! Aybara is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Aybara manages to kick Bernstein off! Bernstein jumps back into Aybara's guard.
Bernstein stopping the sweep attempt from Aybara.
We've been hearing good reports from Bernstein's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernstein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bernstein's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Aybara is trying to keep Bernstein in close.
Bernstein throws a big elbow that misses.
Bernstein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aybara works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bernstein won't allow Aybara to sweep him here.
Aybara keeping moving, preventing Bernstein from controlling successfully.
Bernstein won't allow Aybara to sweep him here.
Aybara working a defensive guard here.
Bernstein wants to control from the top but Aybara keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bernstein tries to free his leg and advance position but Aybara is retaining full guard.
Bernstein throwing strikes from guard but Aybara blocks nicely.
Bernstein working some strikes from top position.
Bernstein trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Aybara has his hands on Bernstein's head, controlling the position.
Bernstein throws an elbow that misses. Aybara uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bernstein's guard. Nice move by Aybara!
Bernstein keeping busy, throwing shots from the bottom.
Bernstein wants to sweep here but Aybara controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aybara's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Aybara pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bernstein is keeping the position for now.
Aybara trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bernstein is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Aybara trying to control but Bernstein is working from the bottom.
Bernstein throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Bernstein has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Aybara has passed into side control.
Bernstein is looking for a sweep.
Aybara in side control lands a decent elbow.
Aybara looks up at the clock and then as Bernstein takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Aybara smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aybara cracks Bernstein with a big elbow.
Bernstein wants to control but Aybara postures up.
Aybara blocks the strikes from Bernstein.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aybara working the ground and pound.
Aybara has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Aybara scoring with punches and elbows.
Bernstein wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Bernstein is looking for a sweep.
Bernstein throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Bernstein throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so.
Bernstein wants to control but Aybara postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bernstein is looking to reverse the position.
Bernstein on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Aybara scores with a couple of short elbows.
Aybara lands a nice forearm strike.
Check out the look on Aybara's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Bernstein is trying to improve his position.
Aybara working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Adelheid Bernstein will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Perrin Aybara's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bernstein misses with a left hand
and Aybara cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aybara lands a nice hook to Bernstein's body. Bernstein takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Aybara on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bernstein shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Aybara sprawls well. Aybara wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bernstein gets slowly back to his feet.
Bernstein throws a right and a left that Aybara avoids nicely.
Bernstein misses with a kick to the body
enabling Aybara to counter with a crisp jab.
Aybara tries to bum rush Bernstein with a series of wild strikes but Bernstein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aybara misses with a series of wild punches.
Bernstein fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aybara misses with a series of wild punches.
Aybara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bernstein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Aybara with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bernstein to score with a decent uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aybara swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aybara checks a low kick from Bernstein.
Aybara smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bernstein connects with a solid leg kick.
Aybara looks to land a combination but Bernstein avoids it well.
Bernstein throws a leg kick
enabling Aybara to counter with a crisp jab.
Aybara has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Aybara checks the leg kick.
Aybara looks to land a combination but Bernstein avoids it well.
Bernstein is looking to land body kicks.
Aybara doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bernstein slips a jab from Aybara.
Aybara tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bernstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Aybara.
Bernstein throws a sloppy head kick and Aybara moves out of range easily.
Perrin Aybara is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bernstein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aybara.
Perrin Aybara seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Aybara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bernstein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Aybara moves away.
Aybara lands a leg kick that knocks Bernstein off balance momentarily.
Bernstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bernstein misses with a takedown
and Aybara counters with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aybara moves out of range of the body kick.
Bernstein fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adelheid Bernstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aybara lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Aybara.
Aybara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bernstein.
Bernstein shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Aybara pinned against the cage. Aybara gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bernstein throws a chopping leg kick but Aybara manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Aybara! But no joy.
Aybara misses with a few strikes there.
Aybara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Aybara lands the left hand.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Aybara.
Bernstein swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Aybara counters with a big head kick but Bernstein shrugs it off.
Aybara scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aybara throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bernstein is looking to wear down Aybara with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Aybara misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A low kick from Bernstein misses
and Aybara counters with a nice uppercut.
Aybara has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Aybara stuns Bernstein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Aybara takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Aybara wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bernstein swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Aybara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bernstein connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aybara momentarily.
Aybara defending well as Bernstein loads up on a big left hand.
Aybara tries to counter with a clinch but Bernstein shakes him off and moves away.
Adelheid Bernstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bernstein lands with an overhand left.
Aybara lands a jab to Bernstein's midsection.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Aybara. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Bernstein throws a lazy right hand but Aybara sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bernstein throws a leg kick but Aybara sees it coming and checks it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aybara pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bernstein defending well as Aybara loads up on a big left hand.
Aybara is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bernstein looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bernstein needs to keep his hands up - Aybara had a free shot at his head there.
Aybara lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bernstein throws out a powerful jab.
Bernstein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Aybara stuns Bernstein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A clash of legs there as Aybara blocks the low kick.
Aybara throws a body punch but Bernstein moves out of range.
Aybara feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bernsteins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Aybara scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bernstein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aybara.
Bernstein shoots in and bounces Aybara off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bernstein throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aybara is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Perrin Aybara showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Perrin Aybara's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Bernstein lands a head kick that stumbles Aybara and the fighters go to the mat.
Aybara tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bernstein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bernstein postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Aybara is rocked!
Bernstein throws a big right hand that misses.
Aybara is still in real trouble! Can Bernstein finish him?
Bernstein looking to pass the guard.
Aybara seems to have recovered his senses.
Bernstein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aybara looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bernstein is one step ahead there.
Bernstein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Aybara seems keen to control Bernstein's posture.
Aybara wants to sweep here but Bernstein controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bernstein throwing strikes but missing.
Bernstein wants to pass the guard but Aybara is keeping the position.
Bernstein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aybara avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aybara is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Bernstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Aybara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bernstein postures up in Aybara's guard and throws a big left but Aybara blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Aybara wants to sweep here but Bernstein controlling him for the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bernstein misses with a body shot.
Good shot there by Aybara.
Aybara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bernstein.
Aybara will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Aybara lands a jab to Bernstein's midsection.
Adelheid Bernstein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aybara moves out of range as Bernstein throws a body kick.
Aybara throws a right and a left that Bernstein avoids nicely.
Aybara tries to close the distance and clinch but Bernstein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bernstein thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bernstein throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Aybara on the side of the head.
Aybara lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bernstein backs up against the cage.
Aybara scores with a three punch combo!
Aybara takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bernstein thuds a left hand into Aybara's body.
Bernstein slips under a jab.
Bernstein throws the kick towards the body but Aybara avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aybara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bernstein moves away.
Bernstein throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab lands there for Bernstein.
Bernstein throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Aybara takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bernstein connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Aybara avoids the body shot from Bernstein.
Aybara misses with a few strikes there.
Bernstein half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bernstein misses with a body kick.
Bernstein blocks the body kick.
Aybara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bernstein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Aybara throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aybara defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bernstein.
Aybara tries to counter by closing the distance.
Aybara misses with a two punch combination.
Bernstein throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bernstein shoots in for a takedown but Aybara shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
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!
Bernstein is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Aybara's half guard.
Bernstein throwing shots but Aybara is blocking nicely.
Aybara is trying to control but can't.
Aybara blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bernstein.
Bernstein not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bernstein thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Aybara's head.
Bernstein missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Aybara won't allow Bernstein to pass to mount.
Aybara trying to hold on to Bernstein's head to control him but Bernstein postures up.
Aybara is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bernstein is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Aybara doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Bernstein.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adelheid Bernstein showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bernstein has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight for Perrin Aybara!
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight as a draw!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Perrin Aybara!
Perrin Aybara wins by majority decision!
Perrin Aybara tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conan Drogo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clay Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
18 - 18 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Conan Drogo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, Clay Thomas!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drogo throws a body kick that misses.
Thomas moves out of range of the body kick from Drogo.
It seemed like Thomas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Drogo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Thomas counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Thomas.
Drogo tries a body shot but Thomas blocks it.
Thomas blocks a body shot from Drogo.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Drogo.
Drogo swings wildly with an uppercut but Thomas uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drogo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Drogo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Drogo keeps control of Thomas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas is trying to force a seperation but Drogo has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Drogo.
Drogo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Drogo lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Drogo.
Thomas misses with an elbow strike.
We've been hearing reports that Drogo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drogo breaks from the clinch.
Clay Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Drogo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thomas tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thomas wants to clinch but Drogo slips to the side
and Drogo counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Drogo is taking a breather. Thomas 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.
Thomas trying to get back to full guard but Drogo takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Drogo controlling his opponent.
Drogo thowing shots but they're missing.
Thomas holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Drogo tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas can't escape the position.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drogo throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Thomas tries to hold on but Drogo postures up.
Thomas is working to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drogo landing shots from mount.
Drogo throws a wild left hand from mount and Thomas manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Drogo 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Drogo lands a nice short elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Thomas can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drogo is pressing down on Thomas's thigh, looking to free his foot. Thomas is holding on for now.
Thomas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thomas avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Drogo.
Drogo lands with a punch from half guard.
Drogo throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Thomas to regain full guard.
Drogo wants to control from the top but Thomas keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drogo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Drogo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Drogo working some strikes from top position.
Drogo throwing strikes from guard but Thomas blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drogo showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thomas is pulling down on Drogo's head to control his posture.
Thomas looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Drogo puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Drogo stops Thomas from getting back to his feet.
Thomas keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thomas gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Thomas is on top in guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conan Drogo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thomas misses with a double jab.
Drogo connects with a high kick.
A combination from Thomas does no damage.
Thomas throws a jab but it's blocked by Drogo.
Drogo throws a jab but it's blocked by Thomas.
Drogo misses the jab.
Thomas uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Drogo swats away the attempt to clinch by Thomas.
Drogo connects with a leg kick. Thomas looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Drogo lands with a right hand.
A jab from Drogo misses.
Thomas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That kick from Drogo tenderised Thomas's leg. Thomas is trying to keep his angry face on.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas swings for the body but Drogo moves out of range.
Drogo has managed to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drogo lands with a light punch inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Thomas.
Thomas wants to break free but Drogo has control.
Thomas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Drogo closes this distance looking for a takedown but Thomas circles away.
Drogo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thomas manages to avoid it.
Thomas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thomas tries to land a front kick but Drogo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Drogo lands a nice hook to Thomas's body. Thomas takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Drogo knocks Thomas to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Thomas is rocked!
It looks like Clay Thomas has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drogo lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt Thomas! Drogo senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put Thomas out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Conan Drogo!
Our winner, Conan Drogo, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Nero Padilla (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul McCracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Padilla comes to the cage accompanied by Dead by Dawn by Deicide. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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195 lbs
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200 lbs
17 - 14 - 0 |
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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
22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nero Padilla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul McCracken!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCracken tries to clinch up.
Padilla lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
McCracken has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
McCracken pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McCracken tries to land a body kick
and Padilla cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCracken doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Padilla counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Padilla lands a big right hand that sends McCracken crashing to the mat! Padilla stays standing though and waves McCracken back to his feet!
McCracken is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Padilla throws a quick head kick that knocks McCracken silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Padilla is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nero Padilla!
Nero Padilla made sure to mention his sponsor, BeastMode in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Slim Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Koji Murosaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crowe's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Noah Gundersen - Oh Death. Murosaki has chosen Now We Are Free as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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180 lbs
30 - 11 - 0 |
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33
177 lbs
22 - 15 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
30 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Slim Crowe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Koji Murosaki!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A good leg kick by Crowe.
Crowe throws a leg kick but Murosaki sees it coming and moves out of range.
Crowe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Murosaki takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Murosaki clinches up with Crowe and pushes him back against the cage.
Crowe leaning his opponent against the cage.
Crowe lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murosaki backwards.
Murosaki tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Crowe smiles and moves away.
Crowe thuds a left hand into Murosaki's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murosaki shoots in for a takedown but Crowe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Crowe pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Murosaki back to the cage. Crowe follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
It looks like Koji Murosaki has been cut.
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!
Crowe misses with a left hand
and Murosaki counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crowe is looking to land body kicks.
Crowe swings for the body but Murosaki moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murosaki closes the distance and clinches up with Crowe, looking for a takedown. Murosaki pushes Crowe against the cage but Crowe circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Slim Crowe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Koji Murosaki.
Crowe misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Crowe connects with an inside leg kick.
Slim Crowe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crowe misses with a head kick.
Murosaki fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Crowe sprawls well initially but Murosaki persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Crowe kicks Murosaki off and gets back to his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Crowe, right into the meat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some bone on bone action there as Murosaki checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Crowe throws a body shot but no joy.
Murosaki misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Murosaki tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Murosaki shoots in looking for a takedown but Crowe manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Murosaki's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Crowe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Crowe throws a chopping leg kick but Murosaki manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jab, jab by Murosaki - just one landing.
Murosaki shoots for a double leg takedown but Crowe sprawls well. He's pushed Murosaki's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Crowe.
Murosaki shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Crowe's guard.
Crowe manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Crowe lands a right hand.
A nice left hand lands by Crowe.
Murosaki jumps guard but Crowe turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Murosaki is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Crowe lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murosaki.
Murosaki's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Crowe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murosaki goes for a takedown attempt but Crowe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Crowe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Murosaki's sensitive parts.
Crowe with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Murosaki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Murosaki is rocked!
Murosaki gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Slim Crowe!
In his post fight interview, Slim Crowe gave a big smile as he said 'Death is coming, Larry.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stanton Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Inspectah Deck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Crowe comes to the cage accompanied by The Builders & The Butchers - Bringing Home The Rain. The crowd seem to be enjoying Deck's choice of entrance music: Raekwon feat. Inspectah Deck, GZA-Guillotine (Swordz). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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27 - 13 - 0 |
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15 - 5 - 0 |
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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
27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stanton Crowe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Inspectah Deck!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crowe looks to land a left hand but Deck moved out of range nicely.
We've been hearing reports that Crowe has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Deck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Deck checks a leg kick nicely.
Deck throws a nice inside leg kick.
Deck throws a low kick, looking for Crowe's leg but Crowe calmly moves out of range.
Crowe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Deck to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Stanton Crowe has been cut.
Deck fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Crowe checks it well.
Crowe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Deck manages to avoid it.
Deck 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.
Crowe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deck moves away.
Crowe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deck takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Crowe dives in and scores a takedown into Deck's guard.
Crowe in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Crowe wants to control from the top but Deck keeps moving.
Deck can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Crowe controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deck is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Deck is taking a breather. Crowe 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.
Deck drops an elbow to the side of Crowe's head.
Crowe tries to roll over but Deck keeps him under control.
Crowe is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deck is thwarting Crowe's attempts to control the position.
Crowe blocking the ground and pound attempt from Deck.
Deck thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Crowe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Crowe wants to sweep but no luck.
Crowe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Deck looking to pass the guard.
Deck trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Deck is working Crowe over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deck trying to control but Crowe is working from the bottom.
Crowe is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Deck postures up in Crowe's guard and throws a big left but Crowe blocks it.
Crowe keeping moving, preventing Deck from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Crowe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Deck is one step ahead there.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Crowe cracks Deck with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A jab from Deck misses.
Crowe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Deck wants to counter with a clinch but Crowe pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deck works the jab nicely.
Crowe throws out a leg kick but Deck moves out of range and Crowe only half commits.
Crowe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Deck counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Deck moves out of range of the strikes.
Crowe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Deck circles away.
Deck chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Deck has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crowe.
Deck lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crowe throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Deck counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Deck scores with a punch to the head.
Crowe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Deck tests Crowe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stanton Crowe's cut is getting worse.
Deck lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Inspectah Deck dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Stanton Crowe's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Deck walks into a left hand.
Crowe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Deck throws out the jab.
Crowe misses with a low kick.
Deck tries to counter with a clinch but Crowe shakes him off and moves away.
Deck has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crowe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Deck throws the kick towards the body but Crowe avoids it.
Crowe is looking to wear down Deck with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Crowe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Deck throws a body shot but no joy.
Deck slips under a jab from Crowe.
Crowe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Crowe misses with a body shot.
Deck only half commits to the counter leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crowe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Deck moves away.
Deck appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Deck tries to sprawl but Crowe drives through with a takedown into half guard.
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!
Crowe uses his free foot to push down on Deck's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Deck.
Crowe scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Deck?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deck wants to hold on but Crowe pushes him away.
Crowe with shots to the head and body - Deck looks very uncomfortable down there.
Deck is squirming around, avoiding Crowe's attempts to control the action.
Crowe lands a heavy elbow.
Deck is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowe landing shots from mount.
Crowe tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Crowe has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Deck's face.
Crowe throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deck slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Crowe is trying to control. Deck wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Deck manages to get to full guard.
Crowe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Crowe avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Deck is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stanton Crowe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Crowe trying to control but Deck is working from the bottom.
Deck looking for a sweep. Not yet Deck, not yet.
Crowe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Crowe 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.
Crowe throws a big right hand that misses.
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.
Deck lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Crowe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Crowe controlling from the top position.
Deck working for a triangle but Crowe defends it easily.
Crowe is fighting to break Deck's control of his arms but Deck is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stanton Crowe dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stanton Crowe's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Crowe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Deck cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crowe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Deck connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Crowe is looking to slow Deck down with leg kicks.
Crowe throws a shot to the body.
Crowe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Crowe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Deck.
Crowe attempts a counter takedown but Deck avoids it well and moves away.
Crowe closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Deck is not content to let Crowe control the position.
Deck is trying to control Crowe's posture but Crowe avoids it.
Deck is looking to reverse the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Crowe fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Deck parries the strikes from Crowe easily there. Crowe is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Deck to escape.
Deck parries the strikes from Crowe easily there. Crowe is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Deck to escape.
Crowe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Deck keeps working.
Crowe working away.
Deck is working to avoid the ground and pound but Crowe connects with a decent elbow.
Deck manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Deck regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Crowe.
Crowe works over Deck with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowe loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Crowe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Crowe wants to control from the top but Deck keeps moving.
Crowe postures up in Deck's guard and throws a big left but Deck blocks it.
Crowe slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Crowe postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Deck walks into a straight right hand from Crowe.
Crowe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crowe throws a body kick that misses.
Deck lands with a hook. Crowe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Crowe looks to score with a jab to the body but Deck is just out of range.
Deck chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Deck misses with an uppercut.
Deck connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Crowe momentarily.
Crowe scores with a leg kick.
Deck tests Crowe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Deck connects with a nice looking jab.
Crowe scores with a leg kick.
Crowe scores with a jab. Deck acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Stanton Crowe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Crowe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Deck was well out of range. Poor timing from Crowe.
Deck has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Crowe takes a swing at Deck's ribcage but misses.
Inspectah Deck seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Deck lands a nice looking kick to the body. Crowe takes a step back to recover.
Deck clobbers Crowe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Crowe is rocked!
Crowe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Deck counters with a huge left! Crowe is in big trouble! He's backing up but Deck isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Crowe from any more damage. A dominating finish by Deck!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Inspectah Deck!
Inspectah Deck is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Inspectah Deck thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Li (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chubby Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Li's entrance music is 2pac - hit em up. A fine choice. Johnson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Smooth up in ya -by- Bulletboys. Chubby Johnson has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with John Li's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Li!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chubby Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Li is defended easily by Johnson.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Li dives in and grabs Johnson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Johnson pushes down on Li's head and hops out.
Li has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Johnson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Johnson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Li takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Johnson lands a jab to Li's midsection.
A lazy left from Johnson finds it's target.
Li has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Li. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson sends Li crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Johnson is motioning to the referee to let Li up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Li is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Li drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Johnson swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Li's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chubby Johnson!
An out of breath and clearly excited Chubby Johnson thanked Beaver Jooce! for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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