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Stomp-a-thon 52 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Douglas Steinhof (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kotetsu Yamamoto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Douglas Steinhof!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kotetsu Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steinhof looks to land a combination but Yamamoto avoids it well.
Yamamoto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yamamoto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yamamoto wants it to stay on the feet.
Steinhof walks into a stiff left hand from Yamamoto.
Steinhof misses with a lunging right hand
and Yamamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Steinhof tries for a takedown but Yamamoto circles away easily
and Yamamoto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Yamamoto cracks Steinhof with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Steinhof pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steinhof seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
The fighters circling - Yamamoto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steinhof appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Steinhof falls off balance throwing a combination
and Steinhof takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steinhof throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Yamamoto.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yamamoto lands a nice looking body shot.
Yamamoto lands a jab to Steinhof's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steinhof fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douglas Steinhof. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yamamoto cracks Steinhof with a right hand to the side of the head.
Yamamoto staying out of range there.
Steinhof shoots in but Yamamoto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yamamoto wants to counter with a clinch but Steinhof pushes him away.
Steinhof shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yamamoto as he jumps to the side.
Steinhof misses with a takedown attempt
and Yamamoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steinhof has his takedown stuffed
and Yamamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Yamamoto there.
Steinhof shoots in for a takedown but Yamamoto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yamamoto wants to counter with a clinch but Steinhof pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steinhof has his takedown stuffed
and Yamamoto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Steinhof is breathing heavily.
Steinhof shoots in but no luck this time.
Kotetsu Yamamoto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steinhof throws a head kick that misses
and Yamamoto counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamamoto lands a nice hook to Steinhof's body. Steinhof takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Yamamoto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Steinhof fails with the takedown
and Yamamoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steinhof tries for a takedown but Yamamoto circles away easily
and Yamamoto counters with a left to the body.
Steinhof gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Yamamoto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Steinhof avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steinhof throws a predictable looking body shot
and Yamamoto counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Steinhof blocking some punches.
Yamamoto has Steinhof pushed against the cage.
Yamamoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steinhof is looking to break free of the clinch but Yamamoto has double underhooks.
A body shot lands from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Yamamoto struggles to land a body shot inside as Steinhof controls his hands.
A short right from Yamamoto on the inside.
Yamamoto tries a body shot but Steinhof blocks it.
Yamamoto slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto is fighting off a takedown attempt but Steinhof is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Yamamoto to the mat. Yamamoto regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Yamamoto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Steinhof loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Yamamoto pulls Steinhof in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yamamoto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Steinhof prevents Yamamoto from getting back to his feet.
Steinhof being controlled here momentarily.
Let's hope that Yamamoto has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Yamamoto's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Steinhof working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kotetsu Yamamoto dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Steinhof shoots in for a takedown but Yamamoto shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yamamoto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Steinhof.
Steinhof looks to score with a jab to the body but Yamamoto is just out of range.
Douglas Steinhof is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Steinhof tries for a takedown but Yamamoto circles away easily
and Yamamoto counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douglas Steinhof. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steinhof shoots in but Yamamoto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yamamoto has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Steinhof closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yamamoto circles away.
Yamamoto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yamamoto shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Steinhof eats them both and turns towards Yamamoto to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A jab from Yamamoto finds it's way through Steinhof's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yamamoto lands a jab to Steinhof's midsection.
Yamamoto shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Steinhof eats them both and turns towards Yamamoto to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steinhof lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A punch combination from Steinhof misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Steinhof.
Yamamoto scores with a jab to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Steinhof or perhaps it was just good defense by Yamamoto, which made it look bad.
Steinhof slips under a jab from Yamamoto.
Steinhof pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Steinhof gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A left and a right from Yamamoto both land. Nice combination.
Steinhof takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Steinhof is rocked!
Yamamoto connects with the punch.
Oh Steinhof is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steinhof has his takedown stuffed
and Yamamoto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steinhof shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Yamamoto but Yamamoto pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Yamamoto throws a right and a left that Steinhof avoids nicely.
And Steinhof counters with a quick kick to the body but Yamamoto blocks it.
Steinhof seems to have got his legs back now.
Steinhof will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steinhof shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Yamamoto counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Yamamoto connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Steinhof momentarily.
Yamamoto stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Yamamoto wants it to stay on the feet.
Yamamoto now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yamamoto tests Steinhof's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Steinhof misses with a double jab
enabling Yamamoto to counter with a crisp jab.
Steinhof with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yamamoto to score with a decent uppercut.
Yamamoto ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steinhof takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Steinhof has his takedown stuffed
and Yamamoto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Steinhof on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yamamoto lands with a nice body punch.
Steinhof looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Steinhof gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Steinhof blocks a jab.
Steinhof rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Yamamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Yamamoto jabs Steinhof to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yamamoto tests Steinhof's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Yamamoto's corner calls for a 1-2. Yamamoto obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yamamoto throws a jab but it's blocked by Steinhof.
A low kick from Steinhof misses
and Yamamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Steinhof shoots in for a takedown but Yamamoto shows good takedown defense.
Yamamoto cracks a nice hook into Steinhof's ribs.
Yamamoto gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Yamamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steinhof's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Yamamoto.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yamamoto creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yamamoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yamamoto has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steinhof blocks a body shot from Yamamoto.
Steinhof turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steinhof working away.
Yamamoto avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Steinhof.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kotetsu Yamamoto showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Steinhof doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Yamamoto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steinhof takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Steinhof misses with a takedown attempt
and Yamamoto counters with a nice body shot.
Steinhof throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yamamoto counters with a nice uppercut.
Yamamoto thows a left - swing and a miss!
Yamamoto lands a nice shot to the body.
Steinhof doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Yamamoto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Douglas Steinhof. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steinhof throws a head kick that misses
and Yamamoto counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yamamoto.
Yamamoto tries to throw a body punch but Steinhof avoids it by throwing Yamamoto back against the cage.
Steinhof has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Yamamoto is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamamoto controlling the action here for a moment.
Steinhof blocks a body shot from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto misses with a punch to the body.
Yamamoto lands a body shot.
Yamamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steinhof's elbow.
Steinhof looking for a takedown.
Yamamoto is stalling here.
Yamamoto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Steinhof or not.
Yamamoto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steinhof is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Yamamoto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yamamoto lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Yamamoto.
Yamamoto content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kotetsu Yamamoto seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Yamamoto misses with a punch to the body.
Steinhof prevents a body shot from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto controlling the action here for a moment.
A short left from Yamamoto.
Yamamoto tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Steinhof's elbow.
Yamamoto is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yamamoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yamamoto works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Yamamoto slows down the pace here.
Steinhof has Yamamoto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Yamamoto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kotetsu Yamamoto is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yamamoto.
Steinhof is trying to drag Yamamoto to the mat but Yamamoto just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Steinhof looking for a takedown.
Yamamoto is pressed up against the cage. Steinhof has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Yamamoto down to the mat. Yamamoto avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Douglas Steinhof has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
No luck for Steinhof with that takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kotetsu Yamamoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Yamamoto winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kotetsu Yamamoto!
Post fight, an emotional Kotetsu Yamamoto said 'We are NJPW!!!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between GhostfacE KillaH (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manni Megakelle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Manni Megakelle enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, GhostfacE KillaH!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manni Megakelle!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Megakelle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
KillaH appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A cross from KillaH lands.
It looks like Manni Megakelle has been cut.
KillaH clinches up with Megakelle and pushes him back against the cage.
A hook to the body from KillaH.
KillaH breaks the clinch.
KillaH pushes Megakelle up against the cage in a clinch.
Megakelle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Megakelle has KillaH pressed against the cage, preventing KillaH from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from KillaH.
A right hook to the body lands for KillaH.
Megakelle looks winded!
KillaH lands a hook that snaps the head of Megakelle backwards.
KillaH lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from KillaH - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, KillaH scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
KillaH scores with a shoulder strike.
KillaH pushes Megakelle against the cage. KillaH is working some dirty boxing. KillaH pushes off with a quick right hook! Megakelle goes down! Megakelle tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! KillaH moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). GhostfacE KillaH!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Afrikants Bbris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brayn Tlon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Afrikants Bbris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brayn Tlon!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Bbris finds it's way through Tlon's defenses.
Tlon drops his hands for a split second and Bbris immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Tlon face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Bbris follows up with a right hand that knocks Tlon into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Afrikants Bbris!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Henry Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Conor McGregor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGregor has chosen The Foggy Dew as his entrance music. Conor McGregor will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Henry Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Conor McGregor!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGregor lands with a good body shot.
Diaz misses with the combination.
McGregor with a jab.
McGregor misses with a few strikes there.
McGregor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Diaz on the side of the head.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McGregor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diaz throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McGregor misses with an uppercut. Diaz saw that one coming.
Nice shot by McGregor.
Diaz misses with a few strikes there.
A little jabbing left from McGregor on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Diaz throws a nice looking combination but McGregor bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McGregor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Diaz was well out of range. Poor timing from McGregor.
A big right from McGregor misses.
Henry Diaz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGregor moves away from the strike by Diaz.
Diaz backing away here, and McGregor unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Diaz misses with a double jab
and McGregor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Diaz ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diaz takes one to the side of the head.
Diaz is rocked!
Diaz throws a poor cross that misses
and McGregor rattles Diaz with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Diaz tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. McGregor dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Diaz stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Conor McGregor!
Conor McGregor tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thanasis Kwnstantoulakis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sami Vatanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vatanen has chosen Kalmah - Heros to Us as his entrance music. Thanasis Kwnstantoulakis has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thanasis Kwnstantoulakis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sami Vatanen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kwnstantoulakis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kwnstantoulakis takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kwnstantoulakis throws a hook but Vatanen avoids it easily.
As Kwnstantoulakis backs off Vatanen throws a huge counter combo but Kwnstantoulakis manages to avoid it all.
Vatanen lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vatanen.
It looks like Thanasis Kwnstantoulakis has been cut.
Danga de danga de dang - Vatanen scores with a four punch combination!
Jab by Vatanen.
Kwnstantoulakis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vatanen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kwnstantoulakis.
No joy there for Kwnstantoulakis, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vatanen dodges the punch combination from Kwnstantoulakis.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vatanen moves into the clinch successfully.
Vatanen misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kwnstantoulakis.
Vatanen tries to land a knee to the head but Kwnstantoulakis blocks with his arms.
Kwnstantoulakis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vatanen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kwnstantoulakis misses with some punches.
Kwnstantoulakis throws a head punch that misses.
A short body shot lands from Vatanen as the two fighters clinch.
Kwnstantoulakis throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwnstantoulakis avoiding damage as Vatanen throws knees to the body.
Kwnstantoulakis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kwnstantoulakis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Vatanen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vatanen.
Vatanen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vatanen lands a nice knee to the body.
Vatanen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Kwnstantoulakis is breathing heavily.
Vatanen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Vatanen tries a knee to the head but Kwnstantoulakis blocks it.
Kwnstantoulakis misses with some punches.
Vatanen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vatanen tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Vatanen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vatanen lands a good knee to the midsection. Kwnstantoulakis won't want to take too many of those.
Vatanen lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Vatanen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Kwnstantoulakis lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Vatanen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vatanen landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Vatanen blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vatanen scores a nice knee to the body.
Vatanen scores with a knee to the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vatanen obliges.
Vatanen blocks an uppercut.
Vatanen lands a good knee to the midsection. Kwnstantoulakis won't want to take too many of those.
Vatanen scores with a knee to the head.
Vatanen working Kwnstantoulakis over with knees to the body.
Vatanen scores with a knee to the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vatanen.
Knees in the clinch landing for Vatanen.
Vatanen connects with a knee to the head.
Vatanen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vatanen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Vatanen putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kwnstantoulakis in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Vatanen.
Knees to the body from Vatanen.
Vatanen is leaning against Kwnstantoulakis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vatanen lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Vatanen landing knees to the body.
Vatanen lands a right hand.
Kwnstantoulakis misses with the head strike.
Vatanen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vatanen with a knee to the head.
Vatanen utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Vatanen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knees to the body from Vatanen.
Vatanen is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vatanen landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vatanen using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Kwnstantoulakis takes a shot to the head.
Vatanen lands a good knee to the midsection. Kwnstantoulakis won't want to take too many of those.
Kwnstantoulakis takes a knee right on the jaw!
Kwnstantoulakis is rocked!
Vatanen with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Oh Kwnstantoulakis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vatanen working Kwnstantoulakis over with knees to the body.
Vatanen has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head that stumbles Kwnstantoulakis - he's in trouble! Another big knee to the head from Vatanen, and another! Kwnstantoulakis is out on his feet - the ref jumps in to save him and ends the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Sami Vatanen!
During a confident post fight interview, Sami Vatanen thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Bronson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zeph Frazier (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bronson's entrance music is Charles Bronson - Youth Attack. A fine choice. Charles Bronson has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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19
224 lbs
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210 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zeph Frazier!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson throws a series of punches but Frazier avoids them all with ease.
It seemed like Frazier was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Frazier defending well as Bronson loads up on a big left hand.
Frazier throws a body punch but Bronson moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Bronson misses the target.
Bronson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bronson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bronson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bronson throws a big shot that misses.
Bronson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD: Contenders in the buildup to the fight.
Frazier misses with a body shot.
Frazier lands a really nice looking cross but Bronson seems unphased.
Frazier connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Charles Bronson has been cut.
Nice uppercut there from Frazier.
Bronson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A jab from Frazier finds it's way through Bronson's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bronson misses with a straight left.
Bronson pushes Frazier up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Frazier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frazier holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Frazier is stalling here.
The crowd are getting on Frazier's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Frazier stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Frazier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bronson presses Frazier against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Frazier blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Bronson.
Bronson struggles to land a body shot inside as Frazier controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Frazier.
Bronson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bronson lands a left hand.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson struggles to land a body shot inside as Frazier controls his hands.
Frazier is trying to stall.
Bronson working aggressively here.
Bronson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Frazier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frazier is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bronson is keeping busy.
Frazier's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bronson looks to land a combination but Frazier avoids it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bronson misses with a few strikes there.
Bronson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frazier.
Bronson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Frazier counters with a straight right hand.
Frazier lands the left hand.
Charles Bronson's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frazier throws a lazy right hand but Bronson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bronson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Frazier drops Bronson with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Bronson! Frazier dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeph Frazier!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gordon Patterson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Robert The Sponge (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gordon Patterson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Robert The Sponge's chin.
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22
168 lbs
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160 lbs
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gordon Patterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert The Sponge!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Sponge throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Patterson was covering up waiting for the punch and The Sponge finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Patterson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The Sponge throws a big right hand that misses.
The Sponge throws a big right hand that misses.
The Sponge preventing the sweep.
The Sponge trying to control the position from guard on top but Patterson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The Sponge stopping the sweep attempt from Patterson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The Sponge postures up.
Patterson keeping moving, preventing The Sponge from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Patterson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around The Sponge's waist but The Sponge gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Patterson off to one side.
The Sponge is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
The Sponge shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Patterson as he jumps to the side.
Patterson fails with a takedown attempt.
Patterson shoots in looking for a takedown but The Sponge manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Patterson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Patterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patterson fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging The Sponge to the ground. Patterson is now in The Sponge's guard.
The Sponge wants to sweep but no luck.
Patterson wants to control from the top but The Sponge keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. The Sponge swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The Sponge is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The Sponge looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The Sponge is trying to control the position but Patterson postures up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Patterson stopping the sweep attempt from The Sponge.
Patterson stays in close to The Sponge's body and controls the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The Sponge is trying hard to land a takedown here. Patterson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gordon Patterson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patterson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and The Sponge moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Sponge successfully pulls guard.
Patterson trying to control but The Sponge is working from the bottom.
Patterson really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Patterson is really struggling to control The Sponge but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Patterson pushing down on The Sponge's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Patterson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so The Sponge is just riding it out for now. Patterson eventually gives up the hold.
Patterson is taking a breather. The Sponge says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patterson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Patterson prevents The Sponge from improving his position.
Patterson is trying to work for a kimura but The Sponge is defending well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Patterson looks to land a strike but The Sponge avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Robert The Sponge will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The Sponge shoots for a takedown but Patterson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Nice takedown defense from The Sponge. No joy for Patterson on that attempt.
Patterson misses with a takedown attempt - The Sponge sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The Sponge throws out a counter right but Patterson avoids it with no problem.
The Sponge closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Robert The Sponge has got the better of the ground game so far.
Patterson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Patterson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson wants to sweep here but The Sponge controlling him for the moment.
The Sponge chips away with some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Patterson is on top in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Sponge throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The Sponge working a defensive guard here.
Patterson controlling from the top position.
Patterson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Patterson preventing the sweep.
The Sponge is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The Sponge is looking to stand up but Patterson isn't so interested in that idea.
Patterson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
The Sponge tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Patterson looking to pass the guard.
The Sponge is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Patterson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The Sponge is trying to keep Patterson in close.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Patterson or perhaps it was just good defense by The Sponge, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Patterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patterson has a takedown stuffed.
The Sponge drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Patterson defends it well.
The Sponge has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Patterson is landing a low percentage of strikes.
The Sponge fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
The Sponge will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The Sponge dives in for a single leg takedown but Patterson sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The Sponge closes this distance looking for a takedown but Patterson circles away.
Patterson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Patterson shoots in for a takedown but The Sponge shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Patterson darts in looking for a takedown but The Sponge gets double underhooks and turns Patterson into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patterson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. The Sponge tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Patterson is in The Sponge's guard.
Patterson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Patterson pushes down on The Sponge's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The Sponge is trying to stand up here but Patterson is controlling him well.
The Sponge is looking to improve his position.
The Sponge manages to get to full guard.
Patterson is stalling in the full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Patterson looking to pass the guard.
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 Gordon Patterson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Patterson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. The Sponge tries to avoid it but Patterson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag The Sponge to the ground. The Sponge escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The Sponge is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Patterson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice takedown defense from The Sponge. No joy for Patterson on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gordon Patterson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Patterson shoots for a double leg takedown but The Sponge sprawls well. He's pushed Patterson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Patterson darts in looking for a takedown but The Sponge gets double underhooks and turns Patterson into the cage.
The Sponge tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Patterson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has The Sponge pinned against the cage. The Sponge gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Patterson scores with a takedown into The Sponge's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson stands and throws The Sponge's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Patterson tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The Sponge wants to control but Patterson postures up.
The Sponge is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Patterson off and has taken his back!
The Sponge looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Patterson taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Robert The Sponge!
A victorious Robert The Sponge thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Artur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Guy Mourtneant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sven Artur is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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25
209 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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22
207 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sven Artur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Guy Mourtneant!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mourtneant cracks Artur with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mourtneant lands with a shot to the body.
Mourtneant punishes Artur's body with a nice straight punch.
Artur throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mourtneant scores with a jab to the body.
Artur takes one to the chin there.
Mourtneant moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mourtneant! But no joy.
Mourtneant misses with an uppercut
and Artur counters with a left to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mourtneant, right into the meat.
Mourtneant ducks under a wild hook from Artur.
Artur has been working on his boxing with his coaches at DiscoClub in the buildup to the fight.
Mourtneant moves away from the strike by Artur.
A big right from Mourtneant misses.
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!
Nice body kick there by Mourtneant.
Mourtneant misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Artur on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mourtneant lands with an overhand left.
Artur missing with a left hand there. Mourtneant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Mourtneant on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mourtneant swinging wildly here.
A jab from Artur misses.
Artur throws a body punch but Mourtneant moves out of range.
Artur misses with a hook
and Mourtneant counters with a right hand to the body.
Mourtneant doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Artur tries to move into range but Mourtneant moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mourtneant misses with the combination.
Artur was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Mourtneant looks to score with a jab to the body but Artur is just out of range.
As Mourtneant looks to move away, Artur throws a big counter combo but Mourtneant just gets out of the way.
Mourtneant lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Artur ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Artur on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Artur is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artur throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mourtneant scores with a counter punch that sends Artur to the canvas! Mourtneant smells blood - he's punishing Artur with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Artur has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Guy Mourtneant!
In his post fight interview, Guy Mourtneant 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Higgs Boson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Roger Tiddlywinks (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tiddlywinks comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Seinfeld Intro kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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28
286 lbs
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21
265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Higgs Boson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Tiddlywinks!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boson throws a sloppy head kick and Tiddlywinks moves out of range easily.
Tiddlywinks lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tiddlywinks misses with a head kick.
Boson looks to land a left hand but Tiddlywinks moved out of range nicely.
Tiddlywinks throws a head kick that Boson semi-blocks.
It looks like Higgs Boson has been cut.
Boson instigates a clinch.
Boson pulls guard successfully.
Boson seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Tiddlywinks gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Boson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tiddlywinks looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Boson misses with a leg kick.
Boson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiddlywinks staying out of range there.
We've been informed that Tiddlywinks 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.
Boson throws a solid leg kick but Tiddlywinks takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boson.
Boson throws a right and a left that both miss.
A head kick by Boson misses
and Tiddlywinks counters with a body kick.
Boson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tiddlywinks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Boson doesn't seem bothered though.
Boson is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiddlywinks fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boson wants to clinch.
Tiddlywinks is looking to slow Boson down with leg kicks.
Tiddlywinks connects with a solid leg kick.
Boson throws a head kick but Tiddlywinks moves out of range.
Boson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Tiddlywinks steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Tiddlywinks lands with a slapping head kick.
Boson tries to clinch but Tiddlywinks moves out of range.
Boson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Boson throws a sloppy head kick and Tiddlywinks moves out of range easily.
Boson lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiddlywinks lands a brutal head kick. Boson looks out on his feet and Tiddlywinks throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Roger Tiddlywinks!
Roger Tiddlywinks is the new heavyweight champion!
An intense looking Roger Tiddlywinks took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Im going to get a ice cream sunday yay!'.
Higgs Boson was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to all the fans here tonight, I love you all!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Fourth Foot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gareth Keenan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keenan is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Coming Home. Gareth Keenan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class boxer
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fourth Foot!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gareth Keenan!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Foot.
Keenan connects with a leg kick. Foot looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Keenan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Keenan lands an overhand right.
Keenan looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Keenan explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Keenan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fourth Foot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foot slips a jab from Keenan.
Foot swings for the body but Keenan moves out of range.
A jab from Foot misses.
Keenan throws a head kick that misses.
It looked like Foot was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Keenan.
Keenan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Foot throws a body shot but no joy.
Foot throws a lazy uppercut
and Keenan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Foot clobbers Keenan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Keenan throws a shot from downtown. Foot moves away and avoids it.
Keenan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Decent striking displayed by Foot there.
Keenan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Keenan tests Foot's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Foot takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses.
Nice body punch from Foot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foot on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Keenan. Keenan obviously looking to wear him down.
Foot looks to land a left hand but Keenan moved out of range nicely.
Keenan throws out a loose jab but Foot uses good head movement to avoid it.
Foot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keenan throws out a counter right but Foot avoids it with no problem.
A cross from Foot lands.
Keenan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Foot's sensitive parts.
Keenan swings for the body but Foot moves out of range.
We've been told by Foot's head coaches at Aliens Only Spa that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keenan. Foot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Keenan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Keenan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Foot was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Foot lands a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Foot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Keenan.
Keenan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Foot was well out of range. Poor timing from Keenan.
Keenan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
Keenan lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keenan throws a sloppy head kick and Foot moves out of range easily.
Foot lands a glancing blow to the side of Keenan's head.
Foot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keenan.
Keenan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Foot under the eye.
Foot avoids the body shot from Keenan.
Foot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away.
Foot lands with a nice body punch.
Keenan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Foot manages to avoid it.
Foot throws a poor cross that misses
and Keenan counters with a thumping low kick.
Foot lands a lovely overhand right.
Foot throws an overhand right that lands on Keenan's shoulder, as Keenan tries to avoid the shot.
Keenan feints a counter leg kick.
A big left from Foot misses.
Keenan only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice body punch from Foot.
A swing and a miss from Foot.
Foot moves out of range as Keenan strikes.
Foot ducks under a wild hook from Keenan.
Foot connects with a nice looking jab.
Keenan connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Keenan misses with a body shot.
Foot was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Foot scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Keenan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Keenan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Foot misses with a straight right.
Keenan throws out a counter right but Foot avoids it with no problem.
Foot throws a lazy right hand but Keenan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Foot with a nice cross.
Foot throws a right hand that Keenan ducks under and follows up with a left that Keenan also avoids with ease.
Foot sizes up Keenan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Foot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keenan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Foot.
Keenan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Foot swings widly with a right hand
and Keenan counters with a good low kick that Foot was not able to check.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foot lands a jab to the nose.
Keenan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Keenan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Foot looks to land a left hand but Keenan moved out of range nicely.
Foot uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Keenan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Keenan.
Foot misses with a right hand
and Keenan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Foot is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Keenan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Foot was well out of range. Poor timing from Keenan.
Foot throws a hook to the side of Keenan's head but Keenan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Foot misses with a wild body shot.
A nice side step and Keenan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Keenan misses with a hook. Foot ducked under it nicely.
Keenan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Foot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Keenan moves away.
Foot thuds his right hand into Keenan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Foot is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Foot tries to close the distance and clinch up but Keenan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Foot blocks a head kick by Keenan.
Foot takes a kick to the side of the head.
Foot avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Foot ducks under a wild hook from Keenan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Foot finds it's way through Keenan's defenses.
Foot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keenan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Foot.
Nice defenses there by Foot.
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 Fourth Foot will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Keenan lands a high kick!
Keenan with a nice cross.
Keenan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Foot shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Keenan ducks under a wild hook from Foot.
Foot cracks Keenan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Foot jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Foot on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Keenan walks into a stiff left hand from Foot.
Foot jabs at Keenan's body.
Foot takes a swing at Keenan's ribcage but misses.
Foot takes the fight into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Still in the clinch, Keenan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Keenan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Foot is rocked!
Foot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Keenan's elbow.
Oh Foot is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Foot takes a shot to the head.
Keenan creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Foot with a big uppercut! Foot tries to clinch up but Keenan pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Foot to the mat! Foot covers up and Keenan unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gareth Keenan!
Gareth Keenan is the new lightweight champion!
Gareth Keenan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Fourth Foot stepped up to the mic, saying 'I couldnt breath...that bastard was farting nasty...ask the ref !'.
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