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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedor Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brix Lopez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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264 lbs
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Fedor Hunt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Brix Lopez!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lopez jumps guard but Hunt stands there with Lopez around his waist. Lopez gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hunt takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hunt misses with a punch on the inside.
Lopez misses with a knee strike.
Lopez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hunt is breathing heavily.
A knee to the head by Lopez.
Lopez lands an elbow just above Hunt 's eye.
A knee to the head by Lopez.
We've been hearing reports that Hunt has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lopez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Lopez wants to stand and escape but Hunt is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez is wriggling around but Hunt manages to pass to half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lopez wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lopez is trying to escape back to his feet but Hunt uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Hunt looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Lopez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Hunt wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lopez is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Hunt asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Hunt staying calm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Hunt is working to tighten his grip on Lopez's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Lopez has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Hunt is really squeezing tight and eventually Lopez passes out! Hunt breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Fedor Hunt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Sharpe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Garbrandt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garbrandt is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Volbeat - A Warrior's Call. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricky Sharpe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cody Garbrandt!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garbrandt tries to keep at a distance but Sharpe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sharpe jumps guard but Garbrandt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sharpe has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Garbrandt is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Garbrandt tries to break free but Sharpe pushes him back against the cage.
Garbrandt gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Sharpe is trying to control but can't.
Garbrandt perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Garbrandt is thwarting Sharpe's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharpe is refusing to be controlled, as Garbrandt sits in half guard.
Garbrandt decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharpe wants to clinch up but Garbrandt keeps it at a distance.
Sharpe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Garbrandt fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sharpe wants to clinch up but Garbrandt keeps it at a distance.
Sharpe shoots for a takedown but Garbrandt saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Sharpe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sharpe gets a clinch.
Sharpe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Garbrandt smiles and moves away.
Sharpe gets a clinch.
Garbrandt is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sharpe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Garbrandt is trying to break the clinch but Sharpe has him pressed against the cage.
Sharpe tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Garbrandt smiles and moves away.
Garbrandt swats away the attempt to clinch by Sharpe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe stuffs the takedown.
Garbrandt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garbrandt keeps the fight on the outside.
Garbrandt misses the shot to the body.
Garbrandt scores with a jab to the head.
Sharpe tries to clinch there but Garbrandt circles away.
Sharpe is looking to clinch.
Sharpe drives through and clinches with Garbrandt against the cage.
Sharpe jumps guard but Garbrandt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garbrandt breaks from the clinch.
Garbrandt tries to keep at a distance but Sharpe has taken the fight into the clinch.
Sharpe stops a takedown attempt from Garbrandt.
Sharpe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garbrandt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sharpe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Sharpe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sharpe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Garbrandt drives through and clinches with Sharpe against the cage.
Sharpe is trying to pull guard but Garbrandt has him pressed against the cage.
Garbrandt manages to break the clinch.
Ricky Sharpe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garbrandt moves into range and clinches up with Sharpe.
Sharpe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Garbrandt to keep the fight standing.
Garbrandt's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Garbrandt tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sharpe defends well and Garbrandt ends up having to push Sharpe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sharpe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Garbrandt but Garbrandt pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Garbrandt keeps the fight on the outside.
Sharpe moves in looking to clinch but Garbrandt pushes him off.
Garbrandt will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sharpe misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sharpe really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sharpe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Sharpe is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sharpe moves into the clinch successfully.
Garbrandt can't break the clinch.
Garbrandt pulls guard effortlessly.
Sharpe is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Sharpe stands up and waves to Garbrandt to follow him.
Jab by Garbrandt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Garbrandt dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Garbrandt lands a jab.
Garbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sharpe was well out of range. Poor timing from Garbrandt.
Garbrandt throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Sharpe's waist but Sharpe gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Garbrandt off to one side.
Sharpe shoots in for a takedown but Garbrandt shows good takedown defense.
Sharpe backing away here, and Garbrandt unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Sharpe moves in looking to clinch but Garbrandt pushes him off.
Garbrandt misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sharpe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sharpe moves in looking to clinch but Garbrandt pushes him off.
Sharpe moves into the clinch.
Sharpe jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Garbrandt walks away with a smile on his face. Sharpe gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Sharpe dives in and grabs Garbrandt's left leg, looking for a takedown. Garbrandt pushes down on Sharpe's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Sharpe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sharpe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Garbrandt's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbrandt cracks a nice hook into Sharpe's ribs.
Garbrandt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sharpe manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharpe defending well as Garbrandt loads up on a big left hand.
Sharpe is looking to clinch but Garbrandt is avoiding it.
Sharpe tries to clinch there but Garbrandt circles away.
Garbrandt doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sharpe closes the distance and clinches.
Sharpe fails to pull guard.
Garbrandt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ricky Sharpe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garbrandt closes the distance and clinches.
Garbrandt wants to break free but Sharpe has control.
Sharpe is trying to pull guard but Garbrandt turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Sharpe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garbrandt just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sharpe jumps guard but Garbrandt turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sharpe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Garbrandt's efforts to push away.
Garbrandt taking a breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sharpe tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Garbrandt just stands there and leans against the cage.
Garbrandt is trying to push Sharpe away but Sharpe has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Garbrandt has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sharpe clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Sharpe is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Garbrandt is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Sharpe knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Sharpe for a finish.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Garbrandt avoiding Sharpe 's attempts to control his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Garbrandt avoiding Sharpe 's attempts to control his hands.
Garbrandt really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sharpe.
Garbrandt keeps control of the position as Sharpe tries to break free.
Garbrandt really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Sharpe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharpe is in bad spot here.
Garbrandt is working the ground and pound. Can Sharpe escape?
Garbrandt lands shots from the back.
Sharpe is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Garbrandt scores with strikes from the back.
Garbrandt working for the choke.
Sharpe just trying to survive but Garbrandt is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Garbrandt throwing damaging strikes from the back! Sharpe could be in trouble here!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cody Garbrandt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Garbrandt gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Garbrandt tries to circle away but Sharpe has him pinned against the cage.
Sharpe pulls Garbrandt into guard.
Garbrandt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sharpe keeping full guard, as Garbrandt tries to pass.
Garbrandt's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Garbrandt trying to control the position from guard on top but Sharpe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sharpe is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Garbrandt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garbrandt controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Sharpe looking to control.
Garbrandt landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sharpe has his foot on Garbrandt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Garbrandt works his way back into a safe position though.
Garbrandt controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sharpe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garbrandt swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sharpe wants to clinch up but Garbrandt keeps it at a distance.
Garbrandt finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sharpe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sharpe wants to clinch up but Garbrandt keeps it at a distance.
Sharpe tries to clinch up but Garbrandt circles away and keeps his distance.
Sharpe gets caught flat footed, as Garbrandt shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Sharpe has his foot on Garbrandt's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Garbrandt works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Garbrandt is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garbrandt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sharpe working a defensive guard but Garbrandt passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Garbrandt there.
Sharpe trying to control from the bottom.
Garbrandt seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sharpe does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Garbrandt sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Sharpe won't allow Garbrandt to pass to mount.
Still in half guard, Garbrandt seems content to control.
Garbrandt is pressing down on Sharpe's thigh, looking to free his foot. Sharpe is holding on for now.
Garbrandt thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sharpe's head.
Garbrandt wants to stand but Sharpe has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garbrandt is looking to take a break and control but Sharpe is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sharpe wants to control but Garbrandt is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Sharpe is pressing down on Garbrandt's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Garbrandt trying to control but Sharpe is working from the bottom.
Garbrandt engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Garbrandt wants to control from the top but Sharpe keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Garbrandt misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Garbrandt cracks Sharpe with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Garbrandt throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Sharpe does no damage.
Garbrandt jabs Sharpe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Sharpe clinches up with Garbrandt and pushes him back against the cage.
Sharpe tries to pull guard but Garbrandt forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Sharpe is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Garbrandt to keep the fight standing.
Sharpe blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Garbrandt gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Sharpe moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sharpe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cody Garbrandt is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Garbrandt trying to control the position from guard on top but Sharpe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cody Garbrandt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Garbrandt winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cody Garbrandt!
After the fight, Cody Garbrandt was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kristopher Tommen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Bulger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tommen comes to the cage accompanied by Nightmare. John Bulger has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kristopher Tommen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Bulger!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bulger has Tommen up against the cage in a clinch.
Bulger scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tommen tries to score a body lock takedown but Bulger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bulger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tommen tries to score a body lock takedown but Bulger shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tommen fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristopher Tommen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tommen working hard to break the clinch.
Tommen manages to break the clinch.
Tommen clinches with his opponent.
Tommen looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bulger - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Bulger's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tommen misses with the head strike.
Tommen working hard to break the clinch.
Bulger gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tommen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Bulger working the head and body with strikes.
Bulger lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bulger looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bulger's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tommen wants to get back to his feet.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bulger lands a nice short elbow.
Bulger controlling the action here.
Tommen wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Bulger seems content to control.
Tommen wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulger seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bulger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bulger with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bulger looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tommen is trying to stand.
Bulger perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulger scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bulger is controlling the pace.
Tommen wants to get back to his feet.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Bulger looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bulger forces Tommen back against the cage and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tommen tries to break the clinch but Bulger is controlling the position.
Tommen can't break the clinch.
Bulger scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bulger has Tommen pushed against the cage.
Tommen wants to break free but Bulger has control.
Bulger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tommen's efforts to push away.
Bulger content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bulger prevents Tommen from breaking the clinch.
Bulger avoiding damage.
Bulger scores with a shot to the side of Tommen's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bulger has Tommen pressed against the cage, preventing Tommen from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tommen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bulger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tommen's efforts to push away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Bulger dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bulger closes the distance and clinches.
Bulger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Tommen's efforts to push away.
Tommen working hard to break the clinch.
Tommen letting Bulger take a breather here.
Bulger lands a hook that snaps the head of Tommen backwards.
Tommen has been working on his balance at V Elite Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Bulger.
Tommen can't break the clinch.
Bulger is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bulger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tommen tries to break the clinch but Bulger is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tommen breaks from the clinch.
Tommen misses with a low kick.
Bulger tries to keep at a distance but Tommen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tommen is trying to push Bulger away but Bulger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulger blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tommen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Tommen is trying to force a seperation but Bulger has the dominant position.
John Bulger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tommen is trying to break free.
Tommen wants to get back to striking at distance but Bulger won't allow it.
Tommen is looking to break free of the clinch but Bulger has double underhooks.
Bulger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tommens head.
Tommen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bulger softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Bulger.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bulger cracks Tommen with a nice body shot.
Bulger lands a nice shot to the body.
Bulger just leaning against Tommen, taking a breather.
Bulger lands a takedown into guard.
Bulger with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bulger content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Tommen on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Tommen tries to get out of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulger connects with a couple of short punches.
Bulger landing some decent shots from guard.
Bulger cracks Tommen with a solid left hand.
Bulger controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bulger prevents Tommen from getting back to his feet.
Bulger looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
My spies in The Iron Palace inform me that Bulger has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Bulger.
Bulger landing with the ground and pound.
Bulger 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.
Bulger with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bulger has Tommen up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Bulger.
Bulger lands with a short shot to the head.
Bulger content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bulger avoiding damage.
Tommen tries to break the clinch but Bulger is controlling the position.
Bulger lands a right hand.
Bulger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tommens head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tommen is trying to break free.
Tommen tries to break free but Bulger pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Tommen fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Bulger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Tommen's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bulger rushes Tommen and presses him up against the cage.
Bulger lands a shot to the body.
Bulger works on Tommen's body with a couple of short punches.
Bulger is pushing Tommen up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Tommen is looking to break free of the clinch but Bulger has double underhooks.
Bulger stalls.
Tommen throws an elbow that misses.
Tommen is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tommen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Come on Bulger - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tommen letting Bulger take a breather here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bulger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tommen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bulger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tommen.
Bulger clinches up with Tommen and pushes him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Bulger.
Tommen takes a shot to the head.
Bulger is leaning against Tommen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bulger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tommen or not.
Bulger lands a shoulder strike.
Bulger lands with a short shot to the head.
Tommen wants to get back to striking at distance but Bulger won't allow it.
Bulger digs a right hand underneath Tommen's ribcage. Tommen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short uppercut from Bulger.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Bulger.
A short right from Bulger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bulger is working Tommen over against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bulger just leaning against Tommen, taking a breather.
Tommen takes a shot to the head.
Bulger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tommen is rocked!
Bulger digs a right hand into Tommen's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Tommen's gas tank.
Oh Tommen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bulger mutters something to Tommen before pushing him back against the cage. As Tommen comes back towards him, Bulger unloads a hook from the very depths of hell that knocks Tommen clean out! Oh. My. God. That is some seriously brutal stuff right there! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Bulger!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Bobby (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stanley Kimmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bobby comes to the cage accompanied by Jungle. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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25
220 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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26
225 lbs
4 - 3 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricky Bobby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stanley Kimmons!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bobby looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Kimmons!
Kimmons tries to bench press Bobby off him but Bobby keeps the position.
We've been hearing that Bobby has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kimmons is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Bobby looks up at the clock and then as Kimmons takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Bobby smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Kimmons should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Kimmons tries to bench press Bobby off him but Bobby keeps the position.
Bobby wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimmons keeps working.
Kimmons trying to remain calm as Bobby controls from the top position.
Bobby thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bobby knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kimmons on the ground.
Bobby tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
You can see the frustration on Kimmons's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobby is chipping away with strikes.
Bobby working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bobby scoring with punches from side control.
Bobby in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Bobby landing a few strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bobby working the ground and pound from side control.
Bobby thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bobby landing strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kimmons takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Bobby scores with a couple of short elbows.
Bobby lands a nice forearm strike.
Kimmons is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bobby connects with a decent elbow.
Bobby tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Kimmons wants to control but Bobby postures up.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Kimmons has eaten all the pies!
Kimmons manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bobby connects with a nice short shot to Kimmons's temple.
Kimmons taking some punishment here, with Bobby in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobby is looking to stall here but Kimmons recovers full guard.
Bobby is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Bobby working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Bobby stands up over Kimmons, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bobby with a nice head shot there.
Bobby lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bobby cracks Kimmons with a solid left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobby 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.
Kimmons had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bobby defends it easily.
Kimmons looks winded!
Bobby cracks Kimmons with a solid left hand.
Bobby trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kimmons's guard.
Kimmons is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bobby defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bobby trying to control but Kimmons is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Bobby dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kimmons shoots and misses
and Bobby counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Bobby has picked Kimmons up - he's going for a ride! Bobby dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kimmons pushes Bobby off and gets back to his feet.
Bobby stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bobby wants it to stay on the feet.
Bobby feints and as Kimmons raises his hands in defense, Bobby changes levels and drives through with a takedown into 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!
Bobby with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bobby lands a couple of elbows.
Bobby scoring with some ground and pound.
Kimmons is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kimmons is breathing heavily.
Bobby lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bobby drops back looking for a leg! Kimmons is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kimmons manages to kick Bobby off! Bobby jumps back into Kimmons's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobby engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bobby drops back, looking for a kneebar! Kimmons looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Kimmons looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Kimmons!
Kimmons goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bobby has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Kimmons but great work by Bobby.
Kimmons is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bobby connects with a decent elbow.
Bobby is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kimmons has escaped the position, nice work there.
Kimmons looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kimmons is looking for a sweep.
Bobby wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimmons keeps working.
Bobby grinds an elbow into Kimmons's temple.
Bobby is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Kimmons has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bobby tries for a kimura but Kimmons is defending well.
Bobby in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kimmons is trying to control Bobby's posture but Bobby avoids it.
Bobby wants to stand but Kimmons is controlling his arm.
Bobby is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kimmons can do to turn this around?
Bobby wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kimmons keeps working.
Bobby works to advance to full mount. Kimmons defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Kimmons tries to hold on but Bobby postures up.
Kimmons is in a horrible position here. Bobby smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
A nice elbow there by Bobby.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bobby landing strikes from the mount.
Bobby landing strikes, looking to finish!
Bobby controlling the pace for now.
Ricky Bobby overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bobby looking to control but Kimmons is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bobby with a couple of short strikes.
Kimmons's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Bobby jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Kimmons manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Bobby tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Bobby dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bobby shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kimmons is trying to defend but Bobby finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bobby seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bobby wants to control but Kimmons is keeping him busy.
Kimmons is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bobby lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bobby looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kimmons looking for submissions off his back.
Kimmons takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kimmons looking for submissions off his back.
Bobby winds up and cracks Kimmons with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bobby working over Kimmons with some ground and pound. Kimmons looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bobby looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kimmons with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bobby slips a nice elbow through Kimmons's hands, connecting with Kimmons's forehead.
Bobby trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bobby wants to control but Kimmons is keeping him busy.
Kimmons manages to get to full guard.
Bobby drops back looking for a leg! Kimmons is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Kimmons manages to kick Bobby off! Bobby jumps back into Kimmons's guard.
Bobby controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bobby has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bobby trying to control but Kimmons is working from the bottom.
Bobby has gone for a leg lock! Kimmons slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bobby's guard.
Kimmons being controlled here momentarily.
Bobby bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kimmons's guard.
Bobby scoring with some ground and pound.
Kimmons trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kimmons is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bobby postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Kimmons had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bobby defends it easily.
Bobby landing with the ground and pound.
Stanley Kimmons has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bobby is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bobby postures up and lands a big shot to Kimmons's brow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Bobby showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bobby 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Bobby!
Post fight, an emotional Ricky Bobby said 'Ya baby! Woo! That's what happens when you run into shake and bake! I'm just a big hairy winning machine you know! Here's the deal I'm the best there is plain and simple, I wake up in the morning and I piss excellence.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Verner Stolt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andri Gunawan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andri Gunawan is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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21
165 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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20
170 lbs
4 - 6 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Verner Stolt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Andri Gunawan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Gunawan misses.
Stolt defending well as Gunawan loads up on a big left hand.
Gunawan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Gunawan misses with a leg kick.
Gunawan lands with a nice combination. Stolt backs away looking to recover.
Stolt lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Stolt keeps Gunawan at a distance using the push kick.
Gunawan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stolt.
Gunawan flicks out a counter leg kick but Stolt steps away.
Gunawan looks to land a right hand but Stolt moved out of range.
Gunawan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stolt lands with an overhand left.
Gunawan loads up on a big right hand but Stolt slips the punch.
Stolt throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gunawan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gunawan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Stolt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Gunawan misses the target.
Stolt throws a front kick that sends Gunawan stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That kick from Stolt tenderised Gunawan's leg. Gunawan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stolt connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stolt misses with a looping left.
Stolt definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stolt lands with a nice body kick.
Stolt misses the jab.
Gunawan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot by Stolt.
Stolt feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gunawan's calf.
Gunawan moves out of range as Stolt strikes.
Stolt connects with a solid leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stolt.
Stolt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunawan.
A nice leg kick lands there from Stolt.
Stolt throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stolt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Gunawan looks to land a right hand but Stolt moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Stolt misses the target.
Gunawan thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunawan lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Stolt lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gunawan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gunawan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gunawan has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Stolt takes one to the side of the head.
Andri Gunawan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stolt lands a leg kick that knocks Gunawan off balance momentarily.
Stolt misses with a body kick.
Stolt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gunawan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gunawan looks to land a combination but Stolt avoids it well.
It looked like Stolt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gunawan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Stolt circles away quickly and effectively.
Stolt ducks under a wild hook from Gunawan.
Stolt was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stolt digs a good body shot into Gunawan's ribs.
Gunawan throws a big shot that misses.
Gunawan throws a jab when Stolt was well out of range.
Stolt tried to counter with a leg kick but Gunawan avoided it.
Gunawan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stolt.
Gunawan lands with an uppercut that bounces Stolt off the cage and back into range.
Stolt lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunawan moves out of range as Stolt throws a body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stolt.
Gunawan scores with a sloppy right hand. Stolt should have avoided that one.
Gunawan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gunawan tries to land a front kick but Stolt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Stolt is looking to counter punch.
Stolt throws a right hand that misses
and Stolt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Stolt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gunawan doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Gunawan misses.
Gunawan lands with an uppercut that bounces Stolt off the cage and back into range.
Stolt tries to move into range but Gunawan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stolt is rocked!
Gunawan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stolt.
Oh Stolt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gunawan moves out of range of the strikes.
Gunawan is trying to counter with his kicks.
Gunawan catches Stolt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunawan looks to land a left hand but Stolt moved out of range nicely.
Stolt quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Gunawan ducks under a wild hook from Stolt.
A low kick from Stolt misses
and Gunawan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Gunawan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Stolt had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Stolt throws a low kick, looking for Gunawan's leg but Gunawan calmly moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stolt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunawan lands with a big left! Stolt is wobbled badly! Gunawan comes in with a flurry of punches and drops Stolt to the floor. The ref jumps in to save him from unneccessary punishment.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Andri Gunawan!
Andri Gunawan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Chang Ru (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Prince The (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ru comes to the cage accompanied by Muay Thai Inspiration 3. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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139 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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27
139 lbs
7 - 5 - 1 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chang Ru!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Prince The!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The closes the distance and clinches.
Ru missing with knees to the body.
Ru working aggressively here.
Ru missing with knees to the body.
Ru looking to slow down the pace here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ru.
Ru blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by The.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ru.
Ru tries a knee to the head but The blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The scores with a shot to the side of Ru's head.
The dodges an elbow strike from Ru.
Ru blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ru lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ru misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from The.
Nice body punch from Ru.
The gets through Ru's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The blocking some punches.
The blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ru throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The avoiding damage as Ru throws knees to the body.
The has a couple of punches blocked by Ru.
Ru scores a nice knee to the body.
Ru tries a body shot but The blocks it.
Ru trying to land knees to the body.
The prevents Ru from breaking the clinch.
The lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ru throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but The blocks it with crossed arms.
Nice elbow from Ru.
Ru tries to land a knee to the head but The blocks with his arms.
Ru trying to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The misses with the head strike.
The tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The dodges an elbow strike from Ru.
The misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ru.
Ru dodges an elbow strike from The.
Ru missing with knees to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ru backwards.
Ru swings wildly with an uppercut but The uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from The.
Ru is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh Ru is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ru throws a knee to the head but misses.
The comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
The creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Ru with a big uppercut! Ru tries to clinch up but The pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Ru to the mat! Ru covers up and The unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Prince The!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juan Sebastien Veron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Neil Murray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Veron comes to the cage accompanied by The Who - Won't Get Fooled Again. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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210 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
25 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juan Sebastien Veron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Neil Murray!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veron fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Murray.
Murray bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Veron throws a leg kick
and Murray counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Juan Sebastien Veron has been cut.
Murray misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Veron misses the target.
Murray throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Veron misses with a kick to the body
letting Murray counter with a right hand.
Veron takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Murray scores with a jab to the jaw.
Veron takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Veron moves out of range of the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Murray. Beautiful body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Murray drops Veron with a big left hand and mounts him. Veron is in big trouble!
Veron is rocked!
Juan Sebastien Veron's cut is getting worse.
Murray looking to ground and pound but Veron is blocking nicely.
Veron tries to reverse the position but Murray maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veron is working hard here to advance position.
Murray controlling from the full mount.
Veron blocking the ground and pound.
Murray controlling the pace for now.
Veron is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Veron is squirming around, avoiding Murray's attempts to control the action.
Murray controlling the pace for now.
Murray avoids the attempt from Veron to control.
Veron manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Veron is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Veron tries to get to full guard but Murray has control of the leg.
Veron is positioning himself well to prevent Murray advancing to mount.
Veron has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veron is trying to control but Murray passes into side control!
Veron regains half guard.
Murray seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Veron does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Veron manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Veron keeping moving, preventing Murray from controlling successfully.
Murray preventing the sweep.
Veron keeping moving, preventing Murray from controlling successfully.
Veron 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.
Murray slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veron wants to sweep but no luck.
Murray is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Veron lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Veron showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Murray looking to hit a scissor sweep but Veron is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil Murray dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Juan Sebastien Veron'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.
Veron gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Neil Murray seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A jab lands there for Murray.
Veron on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Murray might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Murray looks to score with a jab to the body but Veron is just out of range.
Veron tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murray gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Veron counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murray throws a left that rocks Veron and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Murray dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Veron regain composure!
Oh Veron is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Juan Sebastien Veron's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murray in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Veron tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Murray presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Murray takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Veron seems to have got his legs back now.
Veron is trying desperately to improve position.
Veron reaches up to try and pull Murray in and control his posture, but Murray latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! Veron taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Neil Murray!
Neil Murray took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Maximum Vitality for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex John Conor Burns (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vahan Karamyenyan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burns comes into the arena with Body Head Bangerz feat. Lil' Boosie & Young Bleed - I Smoke, I Drank blaring out of the sound system. Karamyenyan has chosen Saw Theme - Bonecrusher ft. Lil Jon as his entrance music. Alex John Conor Burns has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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215 lbs
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216 lbs
9 - 12 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alex John Conor Burns !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vahan Karamyenyan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karamyenyan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Karamyenyan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Burns on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vahan Karamyenyan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Karamyenyan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Burns has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Burns scores with the left hand. Karamyenyan knows he should have avoided that one.
Karamyenyan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Karamyenyan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burns has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Canadian Elite Bruins Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Burns feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Karamyenyan's calf.
Burns fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Karamyenyan is out of range.
Burns scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Burns misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karamyenyan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Karamyenyan checks a leg kick.
Burns takes a kick to the side of the head.
Karamyenyan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Burns moves away.
Burns comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A cross from Burns lands.
It looks like Vahan Karamyenyan has been cut.
Burns ducks under a wild hook from Karamyenyan.
Burns will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Karamyenyan tries to clinch but Burns is having none of it.
A shot to the body from Karamyenyan misses
and Burns connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Karamyenyan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Karamyenyan is rocked!
Karamyenyan tries a head kick but it misses.
Burns feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Karamyenyan is still on wobbly legs! Can Burns finish him?
Burns will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Karamyenyan seems to have recovered his senses.
Burns drops Karamyenyan with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Karamyenyan looks back up at him and smiles so Burns waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Burns throws a body kick that misses.
A low kick from Karamyenyan misses
and Burns counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Burns .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns scores with a shoulder strike.
Karamyenyan throws an elbow but it misses.
Karamyenyan looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Karamyenyan throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Burns avoids a wild elbow strike from Karamyenyan.
Karamyenyan blocks a body shot from Burns .
Burns lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Karamyenyan or not.
Burns tries to throw a body punch but Karamyenyan avoids it by throwing Burns back against the cage.
Burns breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Karamyenyan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burns misses with a looping left.
Karamyenyan tries to clinch up
and Burns counters with a crisp right hand that drops Karamyenyan! Burns lets Karamyenyan back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Burns walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Karamyenyan drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Burns swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Karamyenyan's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alex John Conor Burns !
A very excited looking Alex John Conor Burns made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henkka Seppala (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harley Crowe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Seppala comes to the cage accompanied by Children of Bodom - Smile pretty for the devil. Crowe is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Dead Brothers - Old Pine Box. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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187 lbs
18 - 10 - 1 |
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190 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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
18 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henkka Seppala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Harley Crowe!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seppala gets caught napping as Crowe dives in and scores a takedown. Seppala manages to retain guard.
Crowe postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Seppala is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Crowe, into his guard.
Crowe is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Seppala is aware though and is defending well.
Seppala lands a couple of elbows.
Seppala scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Crowe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Crowe working for a triangle but Seppala defends it easily.
Seppala keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Crowe's head.
Seppala forces his way into half guard.
Seppala working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seppala missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Crowe looking for submissions off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seppala trying to pass the guard but Crowe defending well.
Crowe looking for submissions off his back.
Crowe looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Seppala there.
Seppala missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Crowe looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Crowe is not content to let Seppala control the position.
Seppala not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Crowe gets full guard.
Seppala stops Crowe from standing up.
Seppala is looking to work some ground and pound but Crowe has wrist control.
Crowe is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Crowe isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Seppala stacks Crowe on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Seppala!
Seppala is chipping away with strikes.
Crowe is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Crowe is working to avoid the ground and pound but Seppala connects with a decent elbow.
Seppala landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Seppala lands a nice forearm strike.
Crowe is rocked!
Seppala scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Crowe is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Seppala can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henkka Seppala!
An out of breath Henkka Seppala thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andriy Kuzmenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rusty Driver (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Driver has chosen Pepper - Butthole Suffers as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rusty Driver has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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260 lbs
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265 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andriy Kuzmenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rusty Driver!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Driver throws a body shot but no joy.
Kuzmenko drives through and clinches with Driver against the cage.
Driver is trying to force a seperation but Kuzmenko has the dominant position.
Driver blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Driver letting Kuzmenko take a breather here.
Kuzmenko throws an elbow but it misses.
Driver is trying to break free.
Kuzmenko digs a right hand into Driver's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Driver's gas tank.
Kuzmenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Driver is looking to break free of the clinch but Kuzmenko has double underhooks.
Kuzmenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driver wants to break free but Kuzmenko has control.
Kuzmenko dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Kuzmenko.
A short right from Kuzmenko on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Driver is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kuzmenko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kuzmenko lands with a light punch inside.
Kuzmenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Driver takes one to the chin there.
Kuzmenko is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Andriy Kuzmenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kuzmenko throws a leg kick but Driver sees it coming and moves out of range.
Driver let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Driver ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kuzmenko moves away.
Kuzmenko clinches.
Kuzmenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
I was talking to Kuzmenko's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kuzmenko on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kuzmenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Driver is rocked!
Kuzmenko throws a big uppercut that drops Driver! More strikes from Kuzmenko and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Driver lies dazed against the cage as Kuzmenko celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andriy Kuzmenko!
In defeat, Rusty Driver stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sun Shines on a dogs ass every once in a while'.
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