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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lyoto Parks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ove Sundberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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
25 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Lyoto Parks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ove Sundberg!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Donald Grub and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sundberg on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sundberg takes a swing at Parks's ribcage but misses.
Parks misses with an uppercut. Sundberg saw that one coming.
Ove Sundberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parks doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Parks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sundberg moves away.
Parks swings for the body but Sundberg moves out of range.
A nice side step and Sundberg releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sundberg scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sundberg looks to land a left hand but Parks moved out of range nicely.
Sundberg lands with a shot to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Sundberg. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sundberg.
Sundberg scores with a crisp jab that stopped Parks in his tracks.
Parks just misses with a punch to the body.
Parks tries to sprawl but Sundberg drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parks is trying to stand up here but Sundberg is controlling him well.
Sundberg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sundberg is looking to take a break and control but Parks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sundberg is looking for a kimura but Parks is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sundberg to get the leverage.
Sundberg missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Parks is pressing down on Sundberg's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Parks tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Parks keeping moving, preventing Sundberg from controlling successfully.
Sundberg throws a strike but Parks rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sundberg has his foot on Parks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Parks works his way back into a safe position though.
Parks tries to stand but Sundberg is controlling from the bottom.
Sundberg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Parks gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sundberg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sundberg can't keep his opponent in guard - Parks advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Parks performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sundberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Parks pulls his head out easily.
Sundberg is trying to control but can't.
Sundberg looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parks performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Sundberg is staying active underneath Parks, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sundberg looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sundberg is controlling Parks's trapped leg to prevent Parks from advancing to side control.
Parks stalling.
Parks throwing shots but Sundberg is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Parks content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sundberg throws a leg kick but Parks moved away.
Sundberg walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Parks misses with a looping left.
Sundberg tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Parks lands a left and a right that send Sundberg crashing to the mat, dazed. Parks thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Sundberg is rocked!
Parks lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Sundberg falls backwards - clearly groggy! Parks dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyoto Parks!
Our winner, Lyoto Parks, 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Alton Newcastle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Pelle Paniikki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Paniikki is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by N'sync - Bye Bye Bye. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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155 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alton Newcastle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 36 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pelle Paniikki!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paniikki shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
My spies in Holding Cell inform me that Paniikki has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Paniikki wants to pass the guard but Newcastle is keeping the position.
Paniikki postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Newcastle is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Paniikki, into his guard.
Newcastle showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Paniikki has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Newcastle is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Paniikki.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paniikki is looking to reverse the position.
Newcastle advances nicely into full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paniikki is looking to get to half guard.
Newcastle with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Newcastle moves to back control.
Paniikki tries to escape the position.
Paniikki is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Paniikki breaks Newcastle's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Newcastle is trying to control the position but Paniikki postures up.
Newcastle is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Newcastle moves into full mount! Paniikki won't be happy about that!
Newcastle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Paniikki is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Newcastle controlling the position easily from mount.
Newcastle can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Paniikki is looking to escape.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Newcastle fails to move to back control.
Newcastle looking to take Paniikki's back but Paniikki rolls and after a scramble, Paniikki ends up on top in guard. Nice escape there from Paniikki to escape a tricky position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paniikki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Newcastle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Newcastle wants to get back to his feet but Paniikki is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Newcastle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Newcastle seems keen to control Paniikki's posture.
Newcastle lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Newcastle not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Paniikki escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Newcastle gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Newcastle passes into half guard.
Paniikki tries to roll over but Newcastle keeps him under control.
Paniikki is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Newcastle pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paniikki wants to improve his position but Newcastle is controlling well.
Newcastle trying to control the pace.
Paniikki looking for submissions off his back.
Paniikki looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Newcastle is looking to take a break and control but Paniikki is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Still in half guard, Newcastle seems content to control.
Newcastle is trying to control the action in half guard but Paniikki is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Newcastle is figuring out what he wants to do next.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alton Newcastle dominated that round.
That's time! Newcastle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Newcastle tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Paniikki was well out of range. Poor timing from Newcastle.
Newcastle defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Paniikki.
Paniikki changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Newcastle tries to avoid it but Paniikki manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Newcastle to the ground. Newcastle escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Newcastle was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Paniikki shoots for a takedown but Newcastle saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Alton Newcastle has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pelle Paniikki.
Newcastle scores with a hook to the body. Paniikki takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Paniikki shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
It looks like Pelle Paniikki has been cut.
Paniikki shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Newcastle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Newcastle lands with a big right hook that stumbles Paniikki - he's out on his feet here! Newcastle follows up with another monster hook that separates Paniikki from consciousness! Paniikki falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Newcastle stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alton Newcastle!
A victorious Alton Newcastle thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stephen Griffiths (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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175 lbs
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World class boxer
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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 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ryan Wagner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Stephen Griffiths!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffiths scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wagner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Griffiths.
We've been informed that Griffiths has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Griffiths misses the jab.
Griffiths fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wagner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Griffiths with a lazy takedown attempt
and Wagner counters with a two punch combo.
Griffiths throws a looping overhand right but Wagner ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Griffiths shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Griffiths showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffiths wants to take a breather but Wagner is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffiths seems to be looking for submissions.
Wagner keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Griffiths is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Wagner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Griffiths is trying to work for a kimura but Wagner is defending well.
Griffiths is just content to waste time from the top position. Wagner takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Griffiths postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wagner is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Griffiths, into his guard.
Griffiths is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wagner is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Griffiths had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wagner defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wagner's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Griffiths stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wagner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Wagner keeping moving, preventing Griffiths from controlling successfully.
Wagner wants to sweep here but Griffiths controlling him for the moment.
Wagner can't keep his opponent in guard - Griffiths advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths trying to control from half guard but Wagner is working away.
Griffiths is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Still in half guard, Griffiths seems content to control.
Wagner manages to get to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wagner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Griffiths dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Wagner doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wagner moves out of range of the strikes.
Griffiths on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Wagner. Wagner obviously looking to wear him down.
Wagner fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Griffiths checks it well.
Griffiths throws a lazy uppercut
and Wagner counters with a nice body kick.
Griffiths on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Griffiths darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wagner gets caught flat footed, as Griffiths shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffiths postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Wagner is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Griffiths, into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffiths wants to sweep here but Wagner controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffiths looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wagner passes into half guard.
Wagner content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Wagner is looking to take a break and control but Griffiths is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Griffiths has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Griffiths is trying to maintain the position but Wagner is very close to passing his half guard.
Griffiths holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Still in half guard, Wagner seems content to control.
Griffiths actively working from the bottom here.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Griffiths is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Wagner pulls his head out easily.
Wagner will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Griffiths looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths actively working from the bottom here.
Wagner content to control rather than advance.
Griffiths is trying to control but can't.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Griffiths tries to get to full guard but Wagner has control of the leg.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Griffiths throws a sloppy head kick and Wagner moves out of range easily.
Griffiths throws a lazy head kick
and Wagner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagner throws a push kick but Griffiths slaps the foot to one side.
Griffiths lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Wagner throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Griffiths scores with a body shot.
Griffiths misses with a takedown attempt - Wagner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Griffiths lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wagner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Griffiths swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Wagner counters with a series of strikes. Griffiths will be more careful next time no doubt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ryan Wagner will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Griffiths throws a shot from downtown. Wagner moves away and avoids it.
Griffiths lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Griffiths falls off balance throwing a combination
and Wagner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Griffiths jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wagner stuffs the takedown attempt from Griffiths. Griffiths gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Griffiths misses.
Wagner throws a lazy head kick
and Griffiths counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wagner walks into a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griffiths lands with an uppercut that bounces Wagner off the cage and back into range.
Nice uppercut lands for Griffiths. That snapped Wagner's head back.
Griffiths tries to land a front kick but Wagner steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wagner throws a quick counter kick to the body but Griffiths avoids it.
Griffiths with a nice cross.
Wagner misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Griffiths drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wagner defends it well.
Wagner slips a straight right by Griffiths.
Wagner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wagner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Griffiths fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Wagner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Griffiths throws a right and a left that Wagner avoids nicely.
A nice combination there by Wagner.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griffiths fails with the takedown.
Wagner throws a leg kick
and Griffiths counters with a nice uppercut.
Wagner misses with an uppercut.
Griffiths missing with a left hand there. Wagner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Griffiths moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wagner walks into a straight right hand from Griffiths.
Stephen Griffiths seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Griffiths throws a hook to the side of Wagner's head but Wagner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Wagner misses with a body kick.
Griffiths lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Griffiths throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Stephen Griffiths seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Griffiths throws a sloppy head kick and Wagner moves out of range easily.
As Griffiths backs away, Wagner returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wagner. Griffiths does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffiths avoids the body shot from Wagner.
Griffiths drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wagner defends it well.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Griffiths crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wagner - the referee stops the clock and Griffiths gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wagner. Griffiths manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Griffiths drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Griffiths trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Griffiths trying to control the position from guard on top but Wagner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wagner is trying to control the position but Griffiths postures up.
Griffiths pushing down on Wagner's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Griffiths is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Wagner tries to roll over but Griffiths keeps him under control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Griffiths comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Griffiths has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Griffiths!
Our winner, Stephen Griffiths, 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 Stan TheMan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Doom Unit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). TheMan comes into the arena with Get Up Again blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Unit's choice of entrance music: Doom Unit - Killing Time. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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202 lbs
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188 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
43 - 28 - 1, fighting out of London, Stan TheMan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doom Unit!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
TheMan feints and then cracks Unit's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Unit down.
TheMan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Unit scores with a jab to the head.
It looks like Stan TheMan has been cut.
Unit scores with a decent looking hook.
TheMan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Unit counters with a head kick.
Unit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Unit misses with a two punch combination.
Unit misses with a straight right.
TheMan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
TheMan swinging wildly here.
TheMan misses with a straight left.
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!
TheMan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Unit.
TheMan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Unit misses with a takedown attempt - TheMan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A little feinted left hand from TheMan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
TheMan slips a jab and a cross from Unit.
Unit throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Unit's coach down at Gutz Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Unit's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
TheMan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And Unit tries to counter it with a takedown but TheMan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
TheMan looks to throw the jab but Unit is out of range.
Unit cracks TheMan with a good jab.
TheMan lands a nice shot that snaps Unit's head back.
Unit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and TheMan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stan TheMan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab from Unit.
Unit throws a shot from downtown. TheMan moves away and avoids it.
Both fighters circling a little - TheMan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
TheMan misses with a straight right.
TheMan lands with a cross.
TheMan misses with a low kick.
Nice jab there from TheMan.
Unit looks to land a body kick but TheMan moved away.
TheMan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
TheMan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Unit throws a lazy uppercut
and TheMan counters with a nice body kick.
Unit connects with a leg kick. TheMan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice uppercut there from Unit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Unit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little feinted left hand from TheMan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Unit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Unit moves forwards but TheMan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Unit lands a leg kick that knocks TheMan off balance momentarily.
Nice uppercut lands for Unit. That snapped TheMan's head back.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Unit.
TheMan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A left lands for Unit.
TheMan takes a swing at Unit's ribcage but misses.
Unit ducks under a wild hook from TheMan.
Unit is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Unit is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
TheMan is rocked!
Stan TheMan's cut is getting worse.
Unit throws an uppercut from hell that sends TheMan clean off his feet! He's out cold! Unit stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Doom Unit!
A very excited looking Doom Unit rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rung Thrym (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hans Thor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Thrym comes to the cage accompanied by We Are - Hollywood Undead. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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217 lbs
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Insanely flexible |
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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
18 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rung Thrym!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Hans Thor!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Thrym.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Thrym, as that shot connected.
Thrym lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Thor circles away quickly and effectively.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Thrym, right into the meat.
Thor moves out of range as Thrym strikes.
Thor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thrym.
Thor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thrym.
Thor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thrym was well out of range. Poor timing from Thor.
It looked like Thrym wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thrym connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thrym scores with a head kick.
A big right from Thor misses.
Thor throws a shot from downtown. Thrym moves away and avoids it.
Thor 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.
Thor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thrym sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thrym paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Thrym fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thor.
Thrym tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab lands there for Thrym.
Nice defenses there by Thrym.
Thor waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thrym.
Thrym loads up on a big right hand but Thor slips the punch.
Thor takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Thrym misses with a straight left.
Thor throws a predictable looking body shot
and Thrym counters with a nice low kick that buckles Thor's knee momentarily.
Thor scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Thrym tries to land a front kick but Thor steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thrym moves out of range of the strikes.
Thor throws an off balance right hand
and Thrym counters with a slapping leg kick.
Thor slips a straight right by Thrym.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thrym scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Thor dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thrym connects with a high kick.
Thor tries a head kick but it misses.
Thrym scores with the left hand. Thor knows he should have avoided that one.
Thor swings widly with a right hand
and Thrym cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thrym cracks Thor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Thor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thrym manages to avoid it.
Hans Thor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thrym avoids a punch combination nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Thor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Thor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Thrym throws a series of punches but Thor avoids them all with ease.
Thor tries to land a body kick
and Thrym counters with a straight right hand.
Thor throws out a loose jab but Thrym uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thrym is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Thrym misses with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Thrym.
Thrym tries a head kick but it misses.
Thor throws a looping overhand right but Thrym ducks down to avoid it.
Thrym takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thrym feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Thor's calf.
Thor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thrym.
Thor drops his hands momentarily and Thrym takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thrym connects with an inside leg kick.
Thrym throws a head kick that half lands.
It looks like Thrym has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Thor misses with a hook
and Thrym counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Thor gets caught flat footed, as Thrym shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thrym slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Thor tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thrym controlling from the top position.
Thor wants to sweep but no luck.
Thrym looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rung Thrym dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Thor throws a right hand that misses
letting Thrym counter with a right hand.
Thrym misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thrym fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Thor checks it well.
Thor appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thrym throws a head kick that misses
and Thor counters with a stiff right hand.
Thor's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thor lands a nice shot that snaps Thrym's head back.
Thor throws a front kick that sends Thrym stumbling back into the cage.
Thor throws a hook to the side of Thrym's head but Thrym sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thrym. That's going to slow Thor down.
Thrym misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thrym misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thor.
A thudding body kick lands there by Thor!
Thrym looks to score with a jab to the body but Thor is just out of range.
Thrym looks to throw the jab but Thor is out of range.
Thor misses with a jab to the body
and Thrym counters with a nice uppercut.
Rung Thrym seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thor lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thrym takes a step back to recover.
Thrym is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thor can do to turn this around?
Thor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Thrym lands a glancing blow to the side of Thor's head.
Thor throws a jab but it's blocked by Thrym.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thor. Thrym does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thrym appears to be looking for a big counter.
Thrym moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thrym connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thor takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thor lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Thrym scores with a jab to the head.
Thrym lands a nice leg kick that just misses Thor's sensitive parts.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thrym lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A good leg kick by Thrym.
Thrym uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thor.
Thrym throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thor's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thrym fails with a takedown attempt.
It seemed like Thor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thor lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thrym ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Rung Thrym is winning the standup battle so far.
Thrym throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thor throws the kick towards the body but Thrym avoids it.
Thrym takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Thor misses with a body shot.
Thor checks a leg kick.
Thrym slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Thrym there.
Thrym shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thor as he avoids it easily.
Thrym lands with a nice combination. Thor backs away looking to recover.
Thor attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thor on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Thor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Thrym.
Thor misses with a hook.
Thrym just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Thrym finds it's way through Thor's defenses.
Thor slips a straight right by Thrym.
Thor let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Thor jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thrym looks for a takedown but Thor sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rung Thrym. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thrym throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thor's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thrym takes one to the chin there.
Thor is looking to clinch.
Thor darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thor takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Thrym does it's job there.
Thrym attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Thrym looks to land a body kick but Thor moved away.
Thor looks to land a right hand but Thrym moved out of range.
Thor scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thrym in his tracks.
Thor throws out a loose jab but Thrym uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Thor misses.
Thrym cracks Thor with a good jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rung Thrym will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
Thor takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thrym goes for a double leg but Thor avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Thor continues to drive forward.
Thrym defending well as Thor loads up on a big left hand.
Thrym swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Thrym tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thrym throws a lazy uppercut
and Thrym takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A slow jab from Thor misses its intended target.
Thor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Thor misses with a straight right.
Thrym moves out of range as Thor throws a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thrym throws a head kick but Thor moves out of range.
Thor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thrym moves away.
Thrym avoids the head kick by Thor.
Thor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thrym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thor throws a jab when Thrym was well out of range.
Thrym looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Thrym cracks Thor with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thor swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thrym throws a poor cross that misses
and Thor makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thor throws a looping overhand right but Thrym ducks down to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Thrym.
Thrym misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Thor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Thrym.
Thrym avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thrym walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thor checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Thor dips to his left and cracks Thrym with an uppercut!
Thrym shoots for a double leg takedown but Thor sprawls well. He's pushed Thrym's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rung Thrym is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thor swings for the body but Thrym moves out of range.
Thor misses with a looping right.
Thor gets a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Thor fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Thrym lands a hook that snaps the head of Thor backwards.
Thor throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Thor.
Thrym blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Thor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thor swings wildly with an uppercut but Thrym uses good head movement to avoid it.
Thor blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thor tries to work over Thrym's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Thrym wants to break the clinch but can't.
A head punch on the inside from Thor fails to land.
Hans Thor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Thor creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Thor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thor lands a shoulder strike.
Thor tries to throw a body punch but Thrym avoids it by throwing Thor back against the cage.
Thor tries to work over Thrym's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thrym.
Thor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thrym pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Thrym misses with an uppercut. Thor saw that one coming.
It seemed like Thor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thrym steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thor.
Thor slips a jab from Thrym.
Thor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thrym was well out of range. Poor timing from Thor.
Thor on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thor thuds a left hand into Thrym's body.
Thrym uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thor.
Thrym connects with a crisp jab.
Thrym moves out of range of the strikes.
Thor misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thrym cracks Thor with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thrym throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hans Thor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Thrym 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 James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rung Thrym!
An out of breath Rung Thrym 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Anastasio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and James Harbor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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190 lbs
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193 lbs
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World class boxer
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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 New York, Anthony Anastasio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 24 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Harbor!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anastasio misses the jab.
We've been informed that Harbor has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Good exchange - Anastasio coming out on top.
Anastasio moves into range and clinches up with Harbor.
Anastasio tries a body shot but Harbor blocks it.
Anastasio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Anastasio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harbor has him pressed against the cage.
Harbor misses with a body punch.
Harbor tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Anastasio smiles and moves away.
Harbor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Anastasio scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anastasio throws a leg kick but Harbor moved away.
Anastasio staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from Anastasio.
Anastasio throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harbor ducks under a wild hook from Anastasio.
Nice uppercut lands for Anastasio. That snapped Harbor's head back.
Harbor defending well as Anastasio loads up on a big left hand.
Harbor drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Anastasio defends it well.
Harbor misses with a wild combination.
Anastasio throws a head kick but Harbor moves out of range.
Anastasio throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Harbor counters with a left to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Harbor there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Anastasio.
Harbor moves out of range as Anastasio strikes.
Anastasio scores with a spinning back kick!
A big right from Harbor misses.
Harbor misses with a looping right.
Anastasio appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Anastasio moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anastasio defending well as Harbor loads up on a big left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anastasio scores with a jab. Harbor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Harbor looks to throw the jab but Anastasio is out of range.
Harbor misses with a hook. Anastasio ducked under it nicely.
Anthony Anastasio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harbor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Anastasio was well out of range. Poor timing from Harbor.
Harbor looks to score with a jab to the body but Anastasio is just out of range.
Harbor lands a nice looking body shot.
Anastasio throws a sloppy body shot
and Harbor counters with a right hand to the body.
Harbor thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anastasio misses the shot to the body.
Harbor looks for a takedown but Anastasio sprawls well.
Harbor throws a jab but it's blocked by Anastasio.
Harbor scores with a sloppy right hand. Anastasio should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Anastasio.
Harbor swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Harbor looks to throw the jab but Anastasio is out of range.
Anastasio slips a jab and a cross from Harbor.
Harbor looks to land a right hand but Anastasio moved out of range.
Anastasio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Anastasio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Harbor.
Anastasio swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Anastasio slips a jab and a cross from Harbor.
Anastasio pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Anastasio slips a straight right by Harbor.
Anastasio throws out a powerful jab.
Harbor takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Anastasio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Harbor misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Anastasio is predictable there
and Harbor counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Harbor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Anastasio wants to slow Harbor down by chopping away at his legs.
A countering left hand to the body from Harbor misses.
Nice uppercut there from Harbor.
Anastasio lands a head shot.
Harbor connects with a body shot that sends Anastasio's belly button to the back.
Anastasio takes a swing at Harbor's ribcage but misses.
Anastasio looks to land a left hand but Harbor moved out of range nicely.
Anastasio tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Harbor was well out of range. Poor timing from Anastasio.
Harbor throws a right hand that Anastasio ducks under and follows up with a left that Anastasio also avoids with ease.
Harbor shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Anastasio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anthony Anastasio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Harbor.
Nice shot lands for Anastasio.
Harbor throws a jab when Anastasio was well out of range.
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 Anthony Anastasio will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Anastasio throws an overhand right that lands on Harbor's shoulder, as Harbor tries to avoid the shot.
Harbor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Anastasio thuds his shin into the meat of Harbor's side.
Sloppy strikes from Harbor. Those never looked like landing.
A nice combination there by Harbor.
Anastasio pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Harbor lands a nice shot that snaps Anastasio's head back.
Anastasio scores with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Harbor.
A little feinted left hand from Anastasio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nice body punch from Anastasio.
Anastasio takes a swing at Harbor's ribcage but misses.
Harbor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Anastasio.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anastasio tries to close the distance and clinch but Harbor swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Anastasio throws an off balance right hand
and Harbor counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anastasio throws a lazy head kick
and Harbor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harbor misses with an uppercut.
Anastasio throws a head kick that misses.
Anastasio lands a head shot.
Anastasio tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Harbor is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Harbor connects with a body shot.
Harbor lands with an overhand left.
Harbor works over Anastasio's head and body with a nice combination.
Anastasio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Anastasio throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harbor moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Anastasio lunges at Harbor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Harbor's hand.
Harbor takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Harbor pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anastasio takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Harbor with a jab.
Harbor shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Harbor showed some decent athleticism there.
Anastasio manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Anastasio moves into the clinch successfully.
Harbor is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Anastasio is keeping busy.
Harbor'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.
Anastasio displaying some good clinch control by pressing Harbor up against the cage.
Anastasio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anastasio misses with some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Harbor pulls guard.
Anastasio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Harbor has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Anastasio has managed to get both his arms back between Harbor's legs - danger averted.
Anastasio showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Harbor has his foot on Anastasio's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Anastasio works his way back into a safe position though.
Anastasio controlling from the top position.
Anastasio wanted to stand there but Harbor had control of the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harbor looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Anastasio has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Harbor seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Anastasio slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Anastasio pushes down on Harbor's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Anastasio tries to stand and escape but Harbor is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harbor is controlling Anastasio's trapped leg to prevent Anastasio from advancing to side control.
Still in half guard, Anastasio seems content to control.
Harbor trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Harbor will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Left hook, right uppercut from Harbor.
Harbor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Anastasio on the side of the head.
Anastasio forces Harbor back against the cage and clinches.
Harbor throws a head punch that misses.
Harbor tightens his grip and picks Anastasio up, before dumping him to the ground. Anastasio manages to land in guard.
Anastasio pushes Harbor off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harbor lands with a good body shot.
Harbor misses with a takedown attempt - Anastasio sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Anastasio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A solid body kick from Anastasio.
Harbor takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Harbor takes one to the side of the head.
Anthony Anastasio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anastasio bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Harbor's head backwards.
Anastasio keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Harbor checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Harbor feints the counter takedown.
Anastasio misses with a kick to the body.
A swing and a miss from Anastasio.
Anastasio bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Harbor swinging wildly here.
Anastasio appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Anastasio throws a quick inside leg kick.
Harbor checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Anthony Anastasio is winning the standup battle so far.
Harbor misses with a looping left.
Anastasio swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Harbor takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anastasio slips a jab and a cross from Harbor.
Anastasio lands a head kick!
Harbor is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anastasio lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Harbor - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Anastasio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anthony Anastasio!
Anthony Anastasio decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andr De Fran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arni Jarnkarl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). De Fran comes to the cage accompanied by No Worries. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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158 lbs
25 - 13 - 2 |
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149 lbs
23 - 10 - 1 |
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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
25 - 13 - 2, fighting out of New York, Andr De Fran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Arni Jarnkarl!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jarnkarl misses with a body shot.
De Fran lunges at Jarnkarl with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jarnkarl's hand.
Jarnkarl has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jarnkarl throws a chopping leg kick but De Fran manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jarnkarl bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps De Fran's head backwards.
Jarnkarl fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Fran. Jarnkarl does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Fran takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jarnkarl throws a head kick but De Fran moves out of range.
Jarnkarl digs a good body shot into De Fran's ribs.
Jarnkarl throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent De Fran stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jarnkarl throws a predictable looking body shot
and De Fran counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Jarnkarl is predictable there
enabling De Fran to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jarnkarl finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Arni Jarnkarl seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Fran darts in and clinches Jarnkarl up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from De Fran.
Jarnkarl cracks De Fran with a nice body shot.
A head punch on the inside from De Fran fails to land.
Jarnkarl misses with a hook to the ribs.
A body shot lands from De Fran.
De Fran lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jarnkarl misses with a hook from the clinch.
De Fran working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
De Fran swings wildly with an uppercut but Jarnkarl uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Fran tries to land a knee to the head but Jarnkarl blocks with his arms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by De Fran.
Jarnkarl misses with a shot to the kidneys.
De Fran lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of De Fran backwards.
De Fran throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jarnkarl managing to block the knees to the body from De Fran.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkarl swings wildly with an uppercut but De Fran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jarnkarl fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jarnkarl lands a shot to the body.
Jarnkarl takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jarnkarl misses with a punch to the body.
De Fran throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
De Fran lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Jarnkarl fails to land.
Jarnkarl holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short right from Jarnkarl on the inside.
Jarnkarl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Fran misses with the head strike.
Jarnkarl swings wildly with an uppercut but De Fran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jarnkarl misses with a hook to the ribs.
De Fran landing knees to the head.
Jarnkarl works on De Fran's body with a couple of short punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkarl makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
De Fran misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from De Fran fails to land.
De Fran lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jarnkarl lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jarnkarl tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
De Fran doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
De Fran blocks a punch to the side of the head.
De Fran using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jarnkarl lands a shoulder strike.
Jarnkarl lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jarnkarl takes a shot to the head.
De Fran lands a body punch in the clinch.
De Fran trying to land knees to the body.
Jarnkarl throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkarl lands a right hand.
Jarnkarl trying to control the position but instead, De Fran has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jarnkarl into the cage.
De Fran throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jarnkarl dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A short right from De Fran on the inside.
Nice body punch from Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl struggles to land a body shot inside as De Fran controls his hands.
De Fran prevents a body shot from Jarnkarl.
De Fran misses with the head strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Jarnkarl.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jarnkarl.
De Fran tries to throw a body punch but Jarnkarl avoids it by throwing De Fran back against the cage.
Jarnkarl tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
De Fran swings wildly with an uppercut but Jarnkarl uses good head movement to avoid it.
De Fran throws a head punch that misses.
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 Andr De Fran will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Jarnkarl thuds a left hand into De Fran's body.
De Fran misses with a straight right.
Jarnkarl misses with a low kick.
We've been told by De Fran's head coaches at THC playhouse that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jarnkarl throws a low kick but De Fran moves out of range easily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from De Fran. Jarnkarl shrugs it off though.
Nice body kick there by Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl throws a head kick that misses.
Jarnkarl is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down De Fran rather than just go for the knockout.
Jarnkarl with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jarnkarl lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Fran looks to land a body kick but Jarnkarl moved away.
Jarnkarl looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Arni Jarnkarl seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jarnkarl throws a leg kick which misses De Fran's front leg but catches the back leg as De Fran tries to avoid it.
De Fran throws a half hearted mid kick.
De Fran blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarnkarl slips a jab from De Fran.
Jarnkarl throws a leg kick but De Fran checks it.
De Fran throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
De Fran blocks a head kick by Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl throws a leg kick
and De Fran counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
De Fran takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jarnkarl swings away with a body shot that misses
and De Fran counters with a nice leg kick.
Jarnkarl uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from De Fran.
Jarnkarl scores with a shot to the body.
Jarnkarl throws a jab when De Fran was well out of range.
As Jarnkarl looks to move away, De Fran throws a big counter combo but Jarnkarl just gets out of the way.
De Fran tries a head kick but it misses.
Jarnkarl misses with an uppercut
and De Fran counters with a stiff right hand.
Jarnkarl misses with a lunging right hand
and De Fran counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkarl looks to score with a jab to the body but De Fran is just out of range.
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!
A decent looking body kick lands there for De Fran.
De Fran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
De Fran tried to counter with a leg kick but Jarnkarl avoided it.
Jarnkarl moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jarnkarl ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jarnkarl misses with a body kick.
A little feinted left hand from De Fran on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
De Fran takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jarnkarl lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fighters circling - Jarnkarl throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jarnkarl lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jarnkarl throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jarnkarl throws a head kick but De Fran moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkarl uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before De Fran has time to react.
Jarnkarl jabs De Fran to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jarnkarl checks a leg kick.
De Fran missing with a left hand there. Jarnkarl was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jarnkarl gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheers as De Fran lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jarnkarl doesn't seem phased though.
Jarnkarl drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jarnkarl throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jarnkarl avoids the head kick by De Fran.
De Fran blocks a low kick nicely.
Jarnkarl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Fran.
Jarnkarl throws an ugly left hook that misses
and De Fran counters with a good, hard body kick but Jarnkarl shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Fran takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
De Fran takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice uppercut lands for Jarnkarl. That snapped De Fran's head back.
Jarnkarl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from De Fran.
Jarnkarl throws a leg kick
and De Fran counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A short right from De Fran on the inside.
Jarnkarl scores with a shot to the side of De Fran's head.
De Fran is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jarnkarl is defending well for now.
A short right from De Fran.
A head punch on the inside from Jarnkarl fails to land.
De Fran throws a punch but it's blocked by Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl misses with the head strike.
Jarnkarl throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
De Fran tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jarnkarl's elbow.
Jarnkarl swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Arni Jarnkarl will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Jarnkarl throws a hook but De Fran blocks it.
Jarnkarl 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.
Jarnkarl with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good leg kick by Jarnkarl there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Jarnkarl throws a jab when De Fran was well out of range.
De Fran is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jarnkarl keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
De Fran rushes Jarnkarl and presses him up against the cage.
Jarnkarl wants to break free but De Fran has control.
De Fran tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarnkarl goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
De Fran is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jarnkarl is defending well for now.
Jarnkarl lands a body shot.
Jarnkarl lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
De Fran misses with a body punch.
Jarnkarl is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarnkarl manages to break the clinch.
De Fran tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jarnkarl paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jarnkarl misses the shot to the body.
De Fran doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
De Fran misses with a wild combination.
Jarnkarl misses with a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from De Fran misses its target.
De Fran moves forwards but Jarnkarl connects with a nice, crisp jab.
De Fran throws a right hand that Jarnkarl ducks under and follows up with a left that Jarnkarl also avoids with ease.
De Fran lands a leg kick that knocks Jarnkarl off balance momentarily.
Jarnkarl scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jarnkarl tries a head kick but it misses.
De Fran was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkarl lands with a right hand.
De Fran feints and then cracks Jarnkarl's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jarnkarl down.
Jarnkarl with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jarnkarl throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jarnkarl scores with a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl is looking to land body kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl tries to clinch but De Fran is having none of it.
De Fran checks the leg kick.
Jarnkarl wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
De Fran avoids the body shot from Jarnkarl.
It looked like De Fran wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
De Fran is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by De Fran. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of De Fran.
Jarnkarl throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Jarnkarl tries to clinch but De Fran moves out of range.
Jarnkarl just misses with a punch to the body.
De Fran checks a low kick from Jarnkarl.
De Fran tries to counter by clinching up but Jarnkarl breaks away and moves out of range.
Jarnkarl scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jarnkarl lands with a shot to the body.
Jarnkarl connects with a crisp jab.
Jarnkarl throws a body punch but De Fran moves out of range.
Jarnkarl throws a jab but it's blocked by De Fran.
A shot to the body from Jarnkarl misses
and Jarnkarl takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jarnkarl swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling De Fran to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Fran gets a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jarnkarl swings wildly with an uppercut but De Fran uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andr De Fran has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl has a couple of punches blocked by De Fran.
De Fran pushes off an throws an elbow but Jarnkarl leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jarnkarl misses with the head strike.
De Fran misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from De Fran.
De Fran blocks a body shot from Jarnkarl.
De Fran tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jarnkarl scores with a hook to the body.
Jarnkarl blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Jarnkarl working some nice short punches in the clinch.
De Fran lands with a short punch from the clinch.
De Fran throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jarnkarl misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arni Jarnkarl comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jarnkarl has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arni Jarnkarl!
Arni Jarnkarl decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergej Valentinovich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Police State (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Valentinovich might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Dj Roland Kenzo - Your Night. State has chosen Die for Metal as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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210 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sergej Valentinovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Police State!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
State blocks a head kick by Valentinovich.
Valentinovich bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
It looks like Police State has been cut.
Valentinovich looks for the body kick but State saw that one coming.
Valentinovich takes a swing at State's ribcage but misses.
State goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A clash of legs there as State blocks the low kick.
State tries a head kick but it misses.
Valentinovich is looking to counter with a body kick.
State has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
State throws a quick inside leg kick.
Valentinovich takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
State checks a leg kick nicely.
State scores with a hook to the body. Valentinovich takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Valentinovich throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've been told by Valentinovich's head coaches at Pearson Spector Litt that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Valentinovich checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Valentinovich takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
State swings for the body but Valentinovich moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Valentinovich 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 State has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from State and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A looping hook to the body misses from State. Valentinovich does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentinovich scoring well with a low kick there.
State misses with a looping right.
Valentinovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valentinovich thinks about countering with a body kick.
Valentinovich jabs State to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Valentinovich chopping away at his opponent's legs.
State lands a high kick!
State pivots, looking for a leg kick but Valentinovich is out of range and State settles back down.
Valentinovich swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A thudding body kick lands there by Valentinovich!
A slapping leg kick lands for State.
State throws a leg kick which misses Valentinovich's front leg but catches the back leg as Valentinovich tries to avoid it.
Valentinovich throws a leg kick but State checks it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from State! But no joy.
State goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
State tries a low kick but Valentinovich avoids it.
Valentinovich misses with a looping left.
Valentinovich throws a leg kick which misses State's front leg but catches the back leg as State tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
State misses with a low kick as Valentinovich jumps back.
A clash of legs there as State blocks the low kick.
Valentinovich looks to land a left hand but State moved out of range nicely.
State scores with a decent looking hook.
Valentinovich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but State circles away quickly and effectively.
A swing and a miss from State.
State fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Valentinovich manages to avoid it.
Valentinovich misses with an attempted mid kick.
Valentinovich scores with a hook to the body. State takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Valentinovich scores with a head kick. State tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Left hook, right uppercut from State.
State throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
State jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valentinovich defending well as State loads up on a big left hand.
State walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Valentinovich lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valentinovich drops his hands momentarily and State takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Valentinovich lands a lovely overhand right.
Valentinovich lands a nice looking body shot.
State cracks Valentinovich with a good jab.
Valentinovich takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Valentinovich goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
State slips a straight right by Valentinovich.
A little jabbing left from State on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
State connects with a right hand. Valentinovich shakes it off.
Valentinovich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
State is looking to score with low kicks.
State uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valentinovich.
State throws a half hearted mid kick.
Valentinovich throws a hook to the side of State's head but State sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
State throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
State just misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
State moves out of range of the body kick from Valentinovich.
The fighters circling - State throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Valentinovich takes a swing at State's ribcage but misses.
State appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Valentinovich throws a push kick but State slaps the foot to one side.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from State.
Valentinovich is looking to slow State down with leg kicks.
Valentinovich is looking to land body kicks.
State flicks out a counter leg kick but Valentinovich steps away.
Valentinovich misses with a low kick.
State throws a push kick but Valentinovich slaps the foot to one side.
Valentinovich cracks State with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
State misses with a hook
and Valentinovich counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An inside leg kick lands from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich throws a half hearted mid kick.
Valentinovich swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Valentinovich, as that shot connected.
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 Sergej Valentinovich will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Police State's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Valentinovich lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but State circles away quickly and effectively.
Valentinovich steps to the side to avoid the strikes from State.
State lands a slapping body shot.
State pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Valentinovich.
Valentinovich throws a solid leg kick but State takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Valentinovich.
State swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big left from State misses.
State tries to land a leg kick but Valentinovich saw it coming and moves away.
A head kick misses from State.
Valentinovich tries a head kick but it misses.
State looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A leg kick checked by Valentinovich.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentinovich throws a body punch but State moves out of range.
Sergej Valentinovich is winning the standup battle so far.
The fighters circling - State throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
State fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
State tries to move into range but Valentinovich moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Valentinovich buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
State swings away with a body shot that misses
and Valentinovich counters with a left and a right that stings State.
Nice defenses there by State.
Valentinovich takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
State thows a left - swing and a miss!
State lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
State takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
State on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Valentinovich. Valentinovich obviously looking to wear him down.
Valentinovich throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
State pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Valentinovich throwing a counter right hand but State manages to avoid it.
State's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
State looks to score with a jab to the body but Valentinovich is just out of range.
Valentinovich was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Valentinovich feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to State's calf.
State throws a leg kick that misses.
Valentinovich swings for the body but State moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Valentinovich throws a series of punches but State avoids them all with ease.
State only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
State throws a head kick but Valentinovich moves out of range.
Valentinovich fires out a quick counter leg kick but State just manages to avoid it.
Valentinovich is looking to land body kicks.
Valentinovich tries to land a front kick but State steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
State paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
State cracks Valentinovich with an open hand slap.
State tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Valentinovich was well out of range. Poor timing from State.
Valentinovich tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Valentinovich takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Valentinovich moves out of range as State strikes.
Valentinovich moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
State throws out a powerful jab.
State throws a body punch but Valentinovich moves out of range.
A left lands for State.
State stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
State misses with a wild body shot.
Valentinovich swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
State feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Valentinovich's calf.
State missing with a left hand there. Valentinovich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
State misses with a hook
and Valentinovich counters with a nice uppercut.
State chopping away at his opponent's legs.
State lands with an overhand left.
An inside leg kick from State misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Valentinovich misses the target.
That kick from Valentinovich tenderised State's leg. State is trying to keep his angry face on.
Good leg kick by Valentinovich there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Valentinovich ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Valentinovich fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Valentinovich ducks down and throws a hook to the body but State moves away.
State takes a swing at Valentinovich's ribcage but misses.
State takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentinovich throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Valentinovich lands with a cross.
Valentinovich dips to his left and cracks State with an uppercut!
Valentinovich misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from State.
Valentinovich defending well as State loads up on a big left hand.
State checks the leg kick nicely there.
State moves out of range of the leg kick from Valentinovich.
State swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
State takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Valentinovich looking to land some kicks to the body here.
State flicks out a counter leg kick but Valentinovich steps away.
State looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Valentinovich takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valentinovich tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
State raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Valentinovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but State was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich misses with a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sergej Valentinovich will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Police State's cut.
That's time! Valentinovich's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Valentinovich delivers a nice body kick.
State misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A big left from State misses.
Valentinovich throws a nice inside leg kick.
Valentinovich scores with a body shot.
Valentinovich attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A punch lands to the side of State 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Valentinovich slips a jab from State.
As State looks to move away, Valentinovich throws a big counter combo but State just gets out of the way.
Valentinovich throws a leg kick
and State counters with an outside leg kick.
State fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valentinovich has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by State.
State misses the jab.
Valentinovich throws an off balance right hand
and State cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentinovich tries a low kick but State avoids it.
You can see that State has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Valentinovich fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentinovich goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
State looking to land some kicks to the body here.
State works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Valentinovich misses the shot to the body.
Valentinovich throws a half hearted mid kick.
Valentinovich gets cracked there but stands up to it.
State tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And Valentinovich counters with a quick kick to the body but State blocks it.
State throws a right hand that misses
and Valentinovich counters with a nice body shot.
State feints a jab promting Valentinovich to slip. State then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Valentinovich slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
State checks the leg kick nicely there.
State motions for Valentinovich to come forward. State throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice jab there from State.
Valentinovich scores with a decent looking hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
State swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Valentinovich walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. State checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
State moves out of range as Valentinovich throws a body kick.
Valentinovich pivots, looking for a leg kick but State is out of range and Valentinovich settles back down.
State is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Valentinovich avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
State scores with a one two! Valentinovich had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Valentinovich throws a body kick that misses
and State counters with a slapping leg kick.
Valentinovich misses with a hook
and State cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Valentinovich throws a shot from downtown. State moves away and avoids it.
Valentinovich throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
State blocks a leg kick.
Valentinovich lands a front kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
State scores with a push kick.
Valentinovich throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
State pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Valentinovich throws a looping overhand right but State ducks down to avoid it.
State is looking to land body kicks.
That kick from State tenderised Valentinovich's leg. Valentinovich is trying to keep his angry face on.
State checks a low kick from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich lands a body shot.
Valentinovich attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Valentinovich cracks State with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
State takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
State swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valentinovich throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by State.
State uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Valentinovich.
Valentinovich stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
State connects with a nice looking jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Valentinovich fakes the leg kick and cracks State in the body.
State moves out of range of the body kick.
State scores with a sloppy right hand. Valentinovich should have avoided that one.
State throws a poor cross that misses
and Valentinovich counters with an outside leg kick.
Valentinovich throws a nice inside leg kick.
Valentinovich throws a shot from downtown. State moves away and avoids it.
Valentinovich fakes high and swings low for a body shot but State manages to avoid it.
Valentinovich throws a body kick that misses.
Valentinovich throws a body punch but State moves out of range.
Valentinovich looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Valentinovich with a jab.
Valentinovich walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. State checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
State throws a fast counter high kick but Valentinovich manages to duck under it in time.
State shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Valentinovich as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Sergej Valentinovich did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Police State'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.
Valentinovich throws a body shot but no joy.
State getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Valentinovich connects with a body shot.
Nice shot lands for Valentinovich.
State throws a solid leg kick but Valentinovich takes the impact on his shin and smiles at State.
Valentinovich looks to score with a jab to the body but State is just out of range.
State flicks out a counter leg kick but Valentinovich steps away.
State throws a head kick that misses.
Valentinovich darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Valentinovich - that will leave a mark!
State has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Valentinovich.
State takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
State swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Valentinovich 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.
State misses with a leg kick.
Valentinovich cracks State with an open hand slap.
State is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valentinovich throws a hook to the side of State's head but State sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
State misses with a kick to the body.
State cracks the inside of Valentinovich's front leg.
Valentinovich throws a leg kick that is checked
and State counters with a single leg into guard. Valentinovich didn't expect that.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Valentinovich is controlling State's posture.
Valentinovich trying to keep a closed guard but State is proving a slippery customer.
Valentinovich is controlling State's posture.
Valentinovich has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes State off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
State throws a chopping leg kick but Valentinovich manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentinovich lands with a right hand.
Valentinovich throws the left hand but State avoids the punch easily.
Valentinovich blocks a head kick by State.
Nice jab there from Valentinovich.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Valentinovich looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
State looks to throw the jab but Valentinovich is out of range.
State looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Valentinovich will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Valentinovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but State was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich fails to land with a series of punches.
State rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Valentinovich moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Valentinovich attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Valentinovich throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Valentinovich scores with a sloppy right hand. State should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
State misses with a body kick.
State takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Valentinovich throws a body shot but no joy.
Valentinovich bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
State takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A jab from State finds it's way through Valentinovich's defenses.
Good exchange - State coming out on top.
State throws a front kick aimed at Valentinovich's knee but Valentinovich avoids it well.
Valentinovich lands a leg kick that knocks State off balance momentarily.
Valentinovich throws a combination but it was largely blocked by State.
Valentinovich misses with a left hand
and State counters with a big head kick but Valentinovich shrugs it off.
State keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Valentinovich thows a body kick. State tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
State lands a jab to Valentinovich's midsection.
State looks to land a left hand but Valentinovich moved out of range nicely.
State moves out of range of the body kick from Valentinovich.
Valentinovich with a jab.
State scores with a punch to the head.
State blocks a head kick by Valentinovich.
Valentinovich staying out of range there.
Valentinovich swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A big right from Valentinovich misses.
State scores with a head kick.
State throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
State keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Valentinovich takes one on the chin but seems OK.
State lands a really nice looking cross but Valentinovich seems unphased.
State misses with a straight right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergej Valentinovich had his way with Police State in that round.
The cut man is working on Police State's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Valentinovich slips under a jab.
Valentinovich avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
State misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Valentinovich counters with a stiff right hand.
State avoids the head kick by Valentinovich.
Valentinovich throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jab from Valentinovich.
State scores with a hook.
State misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Valentinovich dodges the punch combination from State.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
State looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
State throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Valentinovich appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Valentinovich moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
State swings and misses with a hook to the body.
State throws a combination that misses
and Valentinovich counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Valentinovich connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Valentinovich misses with an uppercut
and State counters with a head kick. That will keep Valentinovich thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
State is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Valentinovich dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on State. That did some damage!
Valentinovich throws a series of strikes that have State backpedaling.
A head kick misses from Valentinovich.
State lands a head kick. Valentinovich smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Valentinovich takes a swing at State's ribcage but misses.
Valentinovich moves into range and connects with a jab.
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!
Valentinovich is looking to land body kicks.
State takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
State misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valentinovich lands a nice looking body kick.
State jabs Valentinovich to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Valentinovich attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
State is looking to score with low kicks.
Valentinovich tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but State was well out of range. Poor timing from Valentinovich.
A head kick misses from State.
Valentinovich cracks State with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Police State has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Valentinovich tries to land a front kick but State steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
State on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
State pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Valentinovich back to the cage. State follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
State scores with a leg kick.
Valentinovich scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
State is rocked!
Valentinovich takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
State is still on wobbly legs! Can Valentinovich finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Valentinovich! State is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergej Valentinovich!
After winning the bout, Sergej Valentinovich thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trevor Reznick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Velasquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Velasquez has chosen Accept's Balls To The Wall as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trevor Reznick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Velasquez!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Colin Fotheringham and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Velasquez throws a head kick but Reznick moves out of range.
Velasquez lands a big head kick that sends Reznick tumbling to the mat! Velasquez takes a step backwards and waves Reznick back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Trevor Reznick has been cut.
Velasquez throws a head kick that misses.
Reznick lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Juan Velasquez has been cut.
Velasquez scores with a decent looking hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Velasquez.
It looked like Reznick wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Velasquez misses with an attempted mid kick.
Velasquez lands a head kick. Reznick smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Velasquez throws a body kick that misses
and Reznick counters with a crisp right hand that drops Velasquez! Reznick lets Velasquez back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Velasquez is rocked!
Reznick cracks Velasquez with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Trevor Reznick!
In his post fight interview, Trevor Reznick started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jameson Connemara (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Yossarian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). John Yossarian told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
36 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jameson Connemara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 9 - 1, fighting out of New York, John Yossarian!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Yossarian.
Connemara lands an overhand right.
Connemara throws a leg kick
so Yossarian counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Connemara keeping full guard, as Yossarian tries to pass.
Connemara has his hands on Yossarian's head, controlling the position.
Yossarian trying to control but Connemara is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Connemara wants to sweep here but Yossarian controlling him for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yossarian trying to control the position from guard on top but Connemara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Connemara can't keep his opponent in guard - Yossarian advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Yossarian not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yossarian throwing shots but Connemara is blocking nicely.
Yossarian trying to mount his opponent but Connemara defends it.
Yossarian misses with a head shot. Connemara uses the momentum to regain guard.
Yossarian landing some decent shots from guard.
Yossarian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yossarian trying to control the position from guard on top but Connemara is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Connemara throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Yossarian trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yossarian trying to control but Connemara is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A shot to the liver by Yossarian. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connemara throws a nice outside leg kick.
Connemara connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Connemara.
Connemara lands a nice shot to the body.
Connemara misses with a straight left.
Connemara fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yossarian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yossarian throws a half hearted mid kick.
Connemara connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Connemara does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Yossarian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Connemara.
Connemara lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice defenses there by Connemara.
Connemara throws a leg kick
and Yossarian counters with a low kick, right behind Connemara 's knee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Yossarian.
Yossarian takes one on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Connemara throws a left and a right that both miss
and Yossarian counters with a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yossarian. Connemara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Connemara takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Connemara punishes Yossarian's body with a nice straight punch.
Connemara avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jameson Connemara is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yossarian throws a hook but Connemara blocks it.
Connemara lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Connemara just misses with a punch to the body.
Connemara is looking to chop away at Yossarian's legs.
Connemara throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yossarian sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Yossarian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jameson Connemara dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Connemara ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yossarian moves away.
Connemara is looking to wear down Yossarian with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Yossarian thows a leg kick but Connemara checks it
and Connemara counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Connemara misses with the body kick
and Yossarian counters with a series of strikes. Connemara will be more careful next time no doubt.
An inside leg kick lands from Connemara.
Yossarian checks a leg kick nicely.
Connemara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yossarian feints a counter leg kick.
Yossarian scores with a sloppy right hand. Connemara should have avoided that one.
A lazy body kick from Connemara
and Yossarian counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Connemara.
Connemara connects with the punch.
Jameson Connemara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yossarian throws a push kick but Connemara slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick by Connemara misses
and Yossarian counters with a thumping low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Connemara lands a jab to Yossarian's midsection.
Connemara looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yossarian throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Yossarian misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Connemara takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Connemara misses with a body shot.
Yossarian takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Some bone on bone action there as Connemara checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Connemara misses with an uppercut. Yossarian saw that one coming.
Yossarian moves out of range as Connemara throws a body kick.
Yossarian connects with a leg kick. Connemara looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Connemara lands a front kick.
Connemara gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Yossarian counters with a nice uppercut.
A slapping body kick lands there for Connemara.
Connemara throws a wild body kick that Yossarian sees coming a mile off.
Yossarian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Connemara.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yossarian throws a poor cross that misses
and Yossarian takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Connemara swings widly with a right hand
letting Yossarian counter with a right hand.
Connemara tries to score with a low kick but Yossarian moves his leg out of the way.
Connemara throws out a leg kick but Yossarian moves out of range and Connemara only half commits.
Connemara lands a nice hook to Yossarian's body. Yossarian takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Connemara misses with a low kick.
And Yossarian tries to counter it with a takedown but Connemara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Connemara motions for Yossarian to come forward. Connemara throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yossarian fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Connemara looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Connemara motions for Yossarian to come forward. Connemara throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yossarian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Connemara thinks about countering with a body kick.
Connemara throws a wild body kick that Yossarian sees coming a mile off.
Connemara scoring well with a low kick there.
Connemara throws a leg kick but Yossarian checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connemara throws a poor cross that misses
and Yossarian counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Connemara moves out of range of the body kick from Yossarian.
Yossarian takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yossarian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Connemara throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Yossarian.
Connemara swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Connemara throws a push kick but Yossarian slaps the foot to one side.
Connemara misses with an uppercut.
Connemara is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Yossarian scoring well with a low kick there.
Connemara lands a nice looking kick to the body. Yossarian takes a step back to recover.
Connemara throws a body kick that misses.
Yossarian connects with a single shot there.
Yossarian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Yossarian is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Connemara darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Connemara buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Connemara throws a leg kick which misses Yossarian's front leg but catches the back leg as Yossarian tries to avoid it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Connemara - that will leave a mark!
Jameson Connemara is winning the standup battle so far.
Connemara does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Connemara misses with a right hand
and Yossarian counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Yossarian misses with a body kick.
Yossarian's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Connemara misses with a body kick.
Yossarian thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Connemara if he has to take too many more of those.
Yossarian is looking to chop away at Connemara's legs.
Connemara tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yossarian is able to avoid easily.
Yossarian on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Donk. Yossarian catches Connemara right on the button with a cross.
Connemara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yossarian feints the counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jameson Connemara will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Yossarian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Connemara doesn't seem bothered though.
A leg kick checked by Connemara.
Yossarian misses with a jab, cross combination.
Connemara tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yossarian is able to avoid easily.
Yossarian thinks about the counter body kick.
Yossarian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Connemara throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yossarian sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Yossarian scores with a leg kick.
Connemara misses with a looping right.
Connemara swings for the body but Yossarian moves out of range.
Yossarian is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Connemara coming out on top.
Yossarian lands a leg kick that knocks Connemara off balance momentarily.
Connemara is looking to land body kicks.
Connemara misses with a low kick.
A lazy body kick from Connemara
letting Yossarian counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Connemara, right into the meat.
Connemara looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Connemara scores with a nice right hand.
Connemara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yossarian is looking to score with low kicks.
Yossarian throws a front kick aimed at Connemara's knee but Connemara avoids it well.
Yossarian dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A leg kick checked by Yossarian.
Connemara walks into a jab.
Yossarian is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Connemara.
Connemara appears to be looking for a big counter.
Yossarian is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
An inside leg kick from Connemara misses.
Connemara misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connemara takes one on the button.
Yossarian throws a right hand that Connemara ducks under and follows up with a left that Connemara also avoids with ease.
Connemara scores with a nice right hand.
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!
Connemara lands with a nice body punch.
Yossarian fails with the takedown.
Yossarian throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Connemara counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Connemara misses with a body shot
and Yossarian counters with a leg kick.
Connemara throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yossarian counters with a series of strikes. Connemara will be more careful next time no doubt.
Yossarian takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yossarian gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Connemara throws a leg kick but Yossarian sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Connemara throws a leg kick but Yossarian moved away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connemara connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Connemara.
Yossarian takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Connemara misses with an uppercut. Yossarian saw that one coming.
Yossarian takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Connemara throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Connemara throws a poor cross that misses
and Yossarian finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Yossarian fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Connemara has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Connemara throws a right hand that misses
and Yossarian counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Yossarian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Connemara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yossarian fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Connemara checks it well.
Yossarian has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Connemara.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connemara checks the leg kick.
Connemara looks to throw the jab but Yossarian is out of range.
Yossarian swings for the body but Connemara moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yossarian throws a low kick but Connemara moves out of range easily.
Connemara throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yossarian avoids the body shot from Connemara.
Connemara throws a shot from downtown. Yossarian moves away and avoids it.
Yossarian takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Connemara pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An inside leg kick lands from Yossarian.
That kick from Connemara tenderised Yossarian's leg. Yossarian is trying to keep his angry face on.
A bone on bone clash there as Connemara blocks the leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Connemara looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jameson Connemara did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Yossarian throws a body shot but no joy.
Connemara tries to land a leg kick but Yossarian saw it coming and moves away.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Connemara.
Connemara closes the distance and clinches.
Connemara is trying to maintain a safe position but Yossarian gets an underhook and turns Connemara into the cage.
A short body shot lands from Connemara as the two fighters clinch.
Connemara lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yossarian backwards.
Connemara struggles to land a body shot inside as Yossarian controls his hands.
Yossarian tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Connemara smiles and moves away.
Yossarian takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yossarian slips under a jab.
Yossarian let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yossarian blocks a low kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Yossarian on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Connemara moves away from the strike by Yossarian.
It looked like Connemara was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Yossarian.
A swing and a miss from Connemara.
Connemara thuds a left hand into Yossarian's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connemara misses the shot to the body.
Yossarian throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Connemara. Those never looked like landing.
Connemara takes one to the side of the head.
Yossarian misses with a hook
and Connemara counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Connemara connects with a single shot there.
Yossarian looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Connemara misses with a straight right.
Connemara misses with a body punch
enabling Yossarian to counter with a crisp jab.
Yossarian tests Connemara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yossarian checks a leg kick.
Yossarian circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Connemara.
Connemara swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yossarian counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Connemara, as that shot connected.
Connemara looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Connemara misses with a low kick.
Connemara scores with a nice body kick.
Yossarian misses with a low kick.
Yossarian thows a left - swing and a miss!
Connemara scores with a crisp jab that stopped Yossarian in his tracks.
Yossarian moves out of range as Connemara strikes.
Yossarian pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Connemara misses with a leg kick
and Yossarian makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Connemara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick by Yossarian misses
and Connemara counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Connemara pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yossarian misses with a kick to the body.
Connemara loads up on a big right hand but Yossarian slips the punch.
Yossarian misses with a low kick.
Connemara misses with a straight left.
Connemara connects with an inside leg kick.
Yossarian throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Connemara counters with a stiff right hand.
Yossarian takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Connemara steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Yossarian. That one must have hurt.
Connemara checks a leg kick.
A low kick from Connemara misses
and Yossarian counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Connemara keeping moving, preventing Yossarian from controlling successfully.
Connemara wants to sweep here but Yossarian controlling him for the moment.
Yossarian in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Yossarian 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.
Yossarian is looking to advance position but Connemara has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Connemara controlling his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jameson Connemara had his way with John Yossarian in that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Connemara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Connemara connects with an inside leg kick.
Connemara throws a leg kick but Yossarian sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Connemara throws an overhand right that lands on Yossarian's shoulder, as Yossarian tries to avoid the shot.
Connemara throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Connemara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Connemara throws a shot from downtown. Yossarian moves away and avoids it.
Good leg kick by Connemara there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Connemara throws a lazy head kick
so Yossarian counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Connemara has his feet on Yossarian's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yossarian checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Connemara throws the left hand but Yossarian avoids the punch easily.
Yossarian has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Yossarian tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Connemara is able to avoid easily.
Connemara was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connemara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yossarian.
Yossarian throws the kick towards the body but Connemara avoids it.
Yossarian walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Connemara checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Connemara lands with a kick to the ribs.
Connemara on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Connemara takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Connemara attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Connemara throws a low kick, looking for Yossarian's leg but Yossarian calmly moves out of range.
Yossarian is looking to land body kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Yossarian, right into the meat.
Connemara misses with a right hand
and Yossarian connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yossarian throws a chopping leg kick but Connemara manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
As Yossarian looks to move away, Connemara throws a big counter combo but Yossarian just gets out of the way.
John Yossarian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jameson Connemara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connemara takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Yossarian misses with a low kick.
Connemara quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Connemara fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yossarian on the side of the head.
A head kick misses from Yossarian.
Connemara tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yossarian swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Connemara moves out of range as Yossarian throws a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Connemara tenderised Yossarian's leg. Yossarian is trying to keep his angry face on.
Connemara tries to land a front kick but Yossarian steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Connemara throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Connemara throws a nice outside leg kick.
Connemara scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yossarian keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Connemara. Yossarian shrugs it off though.
A jab from Connemara finds it's way through Yossarian's defenses.
Yossarian slips a straight right by Connemara.
Yossarian takes a swing at Connemara's ribcage but misses.
Connemara moves out of range of the strikes.
Yossarian goes for a double leg but Connemara avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Connemara continues to drive forward.
Connemara misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Connemara, right into the meat.
Connemara fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yossarian has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Connemara fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yossarian has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Connemara bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Connemara tries to close the distance and clinch but Yossarian swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yossarian changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yossarian is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Connemara throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Connemara avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yossarian needs to keep his hands up - Connemara had a free shot at his head there.
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!
Connemara throws a lazy body kick
and Yossarian counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Connemara feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yossarian's calf.
Yossarian throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Connemara to counter with a crisp jab.
Connemara fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A solid body kick from Connemara.
Yossarian moves out of range of the body kick.
Connemara scores with a punch to the head.
Yossarian throws a half hearted mid kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jameson Connemara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Connemara, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:45
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 50:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jameson Connemara!
Jameson Connemara retains his featherweight title!
Jameson Connemara decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
John Yossarian spoke after the fight, saying 'Where are the Snowdens of yesteryear?'.
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