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USFC 118 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lou Mazza (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gregory Campion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mazza might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Smooth Criminal. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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284 lbs
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225 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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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
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lou Mazza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gregory Campion!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campion misses with a jab, cross combination.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Mazza is defended easily by Campion.
Mazza looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mazza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Campion.
Mazza shoots in for a takedown but Campion shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lou Mazza. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Campion lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mazza shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Campion as he jumps to the side.
Campion gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mazza.
It looks like Gregory Campion has been cut.
Campion shoots in for a double leg but Mazza sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Mazza shoots in and bounces Campion off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Campion is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Mazza is controlling him.
Campion has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Mazza has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazza goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Campion has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Mazza but great work by Campion.
Mazza is not content to let Campion control the position.
Campion is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Mazza's shoulder. That is not cool.
Campion throwing strikes but Mazza manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Campion wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Mazza controls the position from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazza creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Campion sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Campion is trying to escape the position but Mazza is controlling the position.
Campion is trying to improve his position.
Campion gets back to half guard.
Mazza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mazza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campion is looking to improve his position.
Campion wants to control but Mazza is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mazza trying to control from half guard but Campion is working away.
Mazza seems to be looking for submissions.
Campion is looking to improve his position.
Mazza trying to control from half guard but Campion is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mazza thows a huge punch but Campion dodges it nicely.
Mazza prevents Campion from standing back up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mazza scores with a nice strike.
Campion lands with a good body shot.
Mazza loads up on a big right hand but Campion slips the punch.
Campion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mazza fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Campion avoids it really well and circles away.
Campion misses with a body shot.
Mazza uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mazza closes the distance and clinches up with Campion, looking for a takedown. Mazza pushes Campion against the cage but Campion circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mazza sets himself, and Campion steps forward looking for the clinch! Mazza avoids it this time.
Sloppy strikes from Mazza. Those never looked like landing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Mazza.
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 Lou Mazza will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gregory Campion'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.
Campion throws a right and a left that Mazza avoids nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Mazza on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Campion rushes Mazza and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Campion escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mazza misses with a takedown attempt
and Campion counters with a stiff right hand.
Campion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Campion has a takedown stuffed.
Mazza shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Campion's guard.
Campion keeping full guard, as Mazza tries to pass.
Mazza wants to control from the top but Campion keeps moving.
Lou Mazza overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campion wants to get back to his feet but Mazza is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Campion working for submissions but it's allowed Mazza to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campion tries to get to full guard but Mazza has control of the leg.
Campion manages to get to full guard.
Mazza slips nicely into half guard.
Mazza thows a huge punch but Campion dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Campion wants to control but Mazza is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mazza is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Campion doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Mazza.
Campion is looking to improve his position.
Mazza seems to be working for a kimura but Campion defends the submission attempt.
Campion is refusing to be controlled, as Mazza sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazza is looking for a kimura here.
Mazza is just content to waste time from the top position. Campion takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Mazza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Mazza sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Campion's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Campion is trying to stand back up but Mazza is controlling him
Campion is trying to maintain the position but Mazza is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Campion misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mazza dives in for a single leg takedown but Campion sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Campion instigates a clinch.
Campion dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Campion.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Campion stalling.
Mazza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Campion tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gregory Campion will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Gregory Campion's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Mazza gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Campion counters with a nice uppercut.
Campion digs a good body shot into Mazza's ribs.
Campion lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mazza at a distance.
Campion has a takedown stuffed.
Campion shoots in for a double leg but Mazza sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Campion clinches with his opponent.
Campion working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mazza swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mazza takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Lou Mazza has been cut.
Campion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mazza.
Mazza misses with a punch to the body.
Mazza misses with a short punch on the inside.
Campion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Campion softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Campion.
Campion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mazza tries a body shot but Campion blocks it.
Mazza takes a knee to the side of the body.
Campion ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Campion no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Campion looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Campion looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mazza not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Mazza preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mazza trying to control but Campion is working from the bottom.
Mazza trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Campion stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Campion wants it to stay on the feet.
Mazza tries to sprawl but Campion drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Campion content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Campion with the ground and pound but Mazza uses the opportunity to regain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campion with a flurry of punches that miss.
Campion in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mazza is trying to control the position but Campion postures up.
Mazza keeping moving, preventing Campion from controlling successfully.
Mazza trying to control the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Campion looking to sit in guard and control but Mazza gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Campion. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Campion is trying to keep Mazza in close.
Campion keeping moving, preventing Mazza from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Campion controls Mazza momentarily but Mazza frees himself.
Campion being controlled here, momentarily.
Campion has an active guard here but Mazza has managed to pass into half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mazza prevents Campion from standing back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory Campion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Campion 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Campion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andre Massena (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nicolas Muller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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231 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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282 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Massena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nicolas Muller!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've been informed that Muller 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.
Massena pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Massena avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Massena misses.
Muller drives through and clinches with Massena against the cage.
Massena working aggressively here.
Muller lands a right hand that snaps the head of Massena backwards.
Muller tries to land knees in the clinch but Massena avoids the damage to the body.
Massena prevents a body shot from Muller.
I was talking to Massena's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Muller.
It looks like Andre Massena has been cut.
Muller pushes off an throws an elbow but Massena leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Massena wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Muller has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Massena.
Muller throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Massena managing to block the knees to the body from Muller.
Massena misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muller lands a damaging elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muller keeps control of Massena as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Massena goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Massena working hard to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Massena.
Massena is trying to push Muller away but Muller has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A hook to the body from Muller.
A short right from Muller.
Muller lands with a short shot to the head.
Massena working hard to break the clinch.
Muller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Massena's defenses.
Andre Massena's cut is getting worse.
Muller gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Andre Massena's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Muller lands a body punch in the clinch.
Massena is breathing heavily.
Muller creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Massena's defenses.
Muller blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Muller on the inside.
Muller gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jeez, Andre Massena's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Nice elbow from Muller.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Andre Massena's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Nicolas Muller!
An out of breath Nicolas Muller 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabian Hollywood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Matthew Campion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fabian Hollywood has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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219 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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215 lbs
7 - 8 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Granite chin |
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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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fabian Hollywood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matthew Campion!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campion throws a jab when Hollywood was well out of range.
Campion throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hollywood throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Campion looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hollywood throws a body shot but no joy.
Campion lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Fabian Hollywood has been cut.
Campion swings for the body but Hollywood moves out of range.
Hollywood was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Campion misses with a double jab.
As Campion backs away, Hollywood returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Campion is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Campion throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hollywood stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Campion has managed to clinch.
Campion working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hollywood digs a right hand into Campion's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Campion's gas tank.
Campion misses with a knee to the head.
Hollywood lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Campion or not.
Campion looks winded!
Hollywood tries to land a knee to the head but Campion blocks with his arms.
Campion prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hollywood digs a right hand underneath Campion's ribcage. Campion let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Hollywood.
Hollywood jumps guard but Campion stands there with Hollywood around his waist. Hollywood gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Campion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hollywood lands an uppercut.
Campion tries a body shot but Hollywood blocks it.
A body shot lands from Campion.
Hollywood tries to pull guard but Campion forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Fabian Hollywood. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hollywood fails to pull guard.
Campion holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hollywood.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood working aggressively here.
Campion lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hollywood takes an elbow to the temple.
Hollywood tries to land knees in the clinch but Campion avoids the damage to the body.
Campion trying to control the position but instead, Hollywood has worked for underhooks and has pushed Campion into the cage.
Hollywood with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Campion cracks Hollywood with a nice body shot.
Campion using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Hollywood has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Campion on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hollywood jumps guard and drags Campion to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Campion decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Hollywood, up you get!
Campion feints and then cracks Hollywood's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hollywood down.
Campion throws a head kick that half lands.
Campion rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hollywood moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hollywood half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hollywood lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Campion at a distance.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Campion!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campion scores with a head kick. Hollywood tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Campion closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hollywood avoids a wild elbow strike from Campion.
Campion with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hollywood tries to pull guard but Campion holds him up against the cage and eventually Hollywood drops back down to his feet.
Hollywood ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hollywood no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Campion wants to stand but Hollywood has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Campion avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hollywood wants to sweep here but Campion controlling him for the moment.
Campion is looking to stand up but Hollywood won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hollywood is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Campion frees his head nicely. Oh but Hollywood has switched to an armbar! Campion is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Fabian Hollywood!
A relieved looking Fabian Hollywood thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Matthew Campion stepped up to the mic, saying 'Congratulations to my opponent. He was the better man today. Now I go back to training to make sure that I'm the better man tomorrow. Thanks to the fans for all of their support.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zod Wettin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simon Vale (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Vale has chosen Motorhead-Iron Fist as his entrance music. Zod Wettin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
6 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Zod Wettin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Simon Vale!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wettin shoots in but Vale avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vale lands a nice looking body shot.
Wettin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That kick from Vale tenderised Wettin's leg. Wettin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wettin fails with the takedown.
Wettin has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wettin walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Vale lands a nice shot that snaps Wettin's head back.
Vale tries to sprawl but Wettin drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Wettin passes the guard and advances to mount!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wettin throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wettin landing strikes from the mount and Vale is in trouble!
Poor strikes thrown by Wettin there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Vale avoids a series of strikes thrown by Wettin.
Vale wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Wettin cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
It looks like Simon Vale has been cut.
Wettin looking to finish with strikes here!
Wettin landing strikes from the mount and Vale is in trouble!
Vale felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Wettin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Wettin scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wettin controlling from the full mount.
Wettin working Vale over with strikes here.
Vale is rocked!
Wettin controlling the position easily from mount.
Wettin with good strikes from the mount here!
Vale is still in real trouble! Can Wettin finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wettin tries to control but Vale wriggling away.
Vale seems to have recovered his senses.
Wettin has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Vale blocking the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vale is looking to get to half guard.
Wettin is trying to control here but Vale has managed to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Wettin seems content to control.
Vale has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wettin is working away from the top position though.
Wettin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Wettin is looking to take a break and control but Vale is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wettin slows the pace down in half guard.
Wettin takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Vale is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wettin is trying to control. Vale wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vale is trying to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zod Wettin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Simon Vale's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Vale is looking to clinch but Wettin is avoiding it.
Nice takedown defense from Vale. No joy for Wettin on that attempt.
Vale tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jab, jab by Vale - just one landing.
Vale gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Vale can do anything to dispel that myth.
Vale keeping full guard, as Wettin tries to pass.
Wettin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Wettin passes Vale's left leg - he's now in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wettin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vale is trying to stand.
Vale is staying active underneath Wettin, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wettin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Vale really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wettin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wettin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Vale tries to kick Wettin off but Wettin keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Vale taking some punishment here, with Wettin in his half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Wettin in particular looking to stall.
Wettin stops Vale from getting back to his feet.
Wettin not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Wettin working over Vale with some ground and pound. Vale looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wettin throwing shots but Vale is blocking nicely.
Vale blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wettin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wettin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wettin wants to control but Vale is keeping him busy.
Wettin has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Wettin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Wettin in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Vale is squirming around, avoiding Wettin's attempts to control the action.
Wettin lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Vale is rocked!
Wettin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Wettin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vale can do to turn this around?
Wettin pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Vale is still in real trouble! Can Wettin finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wettin postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Vale out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Wettin goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zod Wettin!
An intense looking Zod Wettin took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Get this piece of sh*t outta my cage. I beat him in the last fight and he was lucky to even get another chance against the great one. I'm undefeated and the best in this division. Pay attention and prepare to Believe. Zod!'.
Simon Vale was interviewed post fight and said 'The Holy one will sure miss the USFC. GOD BLESS'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dominic Tattum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Roberts (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Roberts has chosen Moves Like Jagger as his entrance music. The key to victory for Dominic Tattum has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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26
153 lbs
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27
166 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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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
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dominic Tattum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Roberts!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tattum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tattum tries a head kick but it misses.
Tattum really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Roberts waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tattum.
Tattum throws a head kick but Roberts moves out of range.
Roberts tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Roberts does no damage.
Tattum pushes Roberts up against the cage in a clinch.
Tattum stops a takedown attempt from Roberts.
Tattum breaks the clinch.
Roberts loads up on a big right hand but Tattum slips the punch.
Tattum pushes Roberts up against the cage in a clinch.
Roberts blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tattum has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Roberts uses from the top position.
Tattum will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Tattum has his hands on Roberts's head, controlling the position.
Roberts postures up in Tattum's guard and throws a big left but Tattum blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberts postures up in Tattum's guard and throws a big left but Tattum blocks it.
Roberts throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tattum works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Roberts stays in close to Tattum's body and controls the position.
Roberts loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Tattum wants to stand and escape but Roberts is having none of it.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Roberts is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tattum is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tattum has escaped and now he's on top!
Tattum missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Roberts manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Tattum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tattum connects with a high kick.
Tattum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tattum throws a head kick but Roberts moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tattum throws a sloppy head kick and Roberts moves out of range easily.
Roberts throws a counter combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tattum looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tattum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roberts.
Tattum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Roberts just misses with a punch to the body.
Tattum throws a head kick but Roberts moves out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tattum tries to close the distance and clinch but Roberts swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tattum defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Roberts.
Roberts throws a jab but it's blocked by Tattum.
Roberts throws a sloppy head kick and Tattum moves out of range easily.
Tattum throws a lazy head kick
and Roberts counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Roberts shoots in but no luck this time.
Dominic Tattum has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Roberts.
Tattum throws a head kick but Roberts moves out of range.
Tattum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tattum moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Roberts throws a right hand that Tattum ducks under and follows up with a left that Tattum also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Roberts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roberts swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Roberts misses with a straight right.
Roberts blocks a head kick by Tattum.
Tattum lands a head kick!
Roberts pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tattum is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Roberts is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Roberts pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tattum misses with a head kick.
Tattum blocks a head kick by Roberts.
A head kick misses from Tattum.
Tattum tries a head kick but it misses.
Roberts throws a poor cross that misses
and Tattum counters with a one-two to the body.
Roberts looks to throw the jab but Tattum is out of range.
Tattum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roberts throws a body shot but no joy.
Tattum doesn't manage to clinch there - Roberts circles away.
Tattum lands with a kick to the temple. Roberts shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tattum blocks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tattum lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Roberts swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tattum throws a sloppy head kick and Roberts moves out of range easily.
Roberts misses the jab.
Tattum blocks a head kick by Roberts.
Tattum blocks a leg kick.
Roberts goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Tattum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Roberts lands a jab-cross combination.
Tattum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Roberts paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tattum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tattum misses with a head kick.
Roberts throws a shot from downtown. Tattum moves away and avoids it.
Roberts shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Roberts throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Tattum's head.
Roberts misses with a hook.
Tattum throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Roberts throws a right hand that Tattum ducks under and follows up with a left that Tattum also avoids with ease.
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 Dominic Tattum will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tattum slips a jab from Roberts.
Tattum scores with a head kick.
Roberts is rocked!
Roberts cracks Tattum with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Roberts is still on wobbly legs! Can Tattum finish him?
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Tattum throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Roberts is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dominic Tattum!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Laam OvGod (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Graves (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Graves has chosen London Calling as his entrance music. The key to victory for Laam OvGod has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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23
192 lbs
7 - 11 - 0 |
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32
198 lbs
12 - 11 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent MT
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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
7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Laam OvGod!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Graves!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OvGod fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Graves, pushing him back against the cage.
OvGod connects with a knee to the head.
It looks like Alex Graves has been cut.
Graves is trying to drag OvGod to the mat but OvGod just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
OvGod misses with a shot to the kidneys.
OvGod stops a takedown attempt from Graves.
OvGod tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Graves drops to a knee looking for a takedown but OvGod gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Laam OvGod has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Graves.
OvGod lands a left hand.
Graves wants a takedown.
Graves is looking to take this one to the mat.
Graves looks winded!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
OvGod stops a takedown attempt from Graves.
OvGod breaks from the clinch.
OvGod scores with a shot to the body.
OvGod lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
OvGod throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Graves stumbling backwards into the cage! Graves bounces back off the cage towards OvGod, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! OvGod lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! OvGod celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Laam OvGod!
A very excited looking Laam OvGod made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Alex Graves spoke after the fight, saying 'No way, no way. That crap was stopped too soon!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trey Goodman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Luke Campion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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30
270 lbs
6 - 8 - 0 |
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23
235 lbs
8 - 9 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trey Goodman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Luke Campion!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodman fails to land the takedown.
Goodman throws a series of punches but Campion moves out of range.
Campion feints a jab promting Goodman to slip. Campion then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Goodman slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Campion displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Goodman is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Campion has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Campion uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Goodman.
Campion looks for the body kick but Goodman saw that one coming.
Campion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Campion moves into the clinch.
Campion lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Campion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goodman throws out a powerful jab.
Campion has taken the fight to the clinch.
Campion prevents a body shot from Goodman.
Campion scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Campion is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A head punch on the inside from Goodman fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campion gets underhooks to prevent Goodman's takedown attempt.
Goodman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trey Goodman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goodman breaks from the clinch.
Goodman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Campion pinned against the cage. Campion gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Campion misses with a jab, cross combination.
Goodman throws a jab when Campion was well out of range.
Campion pushes Goodman up against the cage in a clinch.
Campion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Campion swinging wildly here.
Goodman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Campion as he jumps to the side.
Goodman looks to throw the jab but Campion is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campion comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Goodman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Campion circles away quickly and effectively.
Goodman misses with an uppercut.
Luke Campion is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Campion thuds a left hand into Goodman's body.
Goodman slips a straight right by Campion.
Campion throws a body punch but Goodman moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick from Campion lands but Goodman takes it in his stride.
Campion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Goodman avoids the head kick by Campion.
Goodman lands a jab-cross combination.
Campion swinging wildly here.
A little feinted left hand from Goodman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A telegraphed right hand from Goodman misses the target.
Campion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Campion throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Goodman lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Campion circles away quickly and effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goodman misses with a looping left.
Nice defenses there by Campion.
Goodman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A head kick from Campion lands but Goodman takes it in his stride.
It looks like Trey Goodman has been cut.
Goodman lands with an overhand left.
Goodman takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A slow jab from Goodman misses its intended target.
Campion lands a head kick. Goodman smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Goodman shoots in for a takedown but Campion shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Campion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Campion stuffs the takedown.
Goodman avoids the head kick by Campion.
Trey Goodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campion stuffs the takedown attempt from Goodman. Goodman gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Campion misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Campion moves into the clinch successfully.
Campion blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman misses with some punches.
Campion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Campion throws a head kick that Goodman semi-blocks.
Goodman throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goodman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Campion moves away.
Campion unleashes a big counter combination but Goodman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Campion darts in and clinches Goodman up against the cage.
Goodman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Campion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Come on Campion - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A head punch on the inside from Goodman fails to land.
Campion lands with a right to the head.
Campion lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Campion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Campion rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Goodman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Campion just misses with a punch to the body.
Campion moves into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Campion dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trey Goodman's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Campion uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goodman.
Goodman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Campion avoids it really well and circles away.
Campion fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Goodman, pushing him back against the cage.
Campion throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Goodman blocks it with crossed arms.
Campion stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short left from Goodman.
Goodman goes for a takedown attempt but Campion pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Goodman blocks a head kick by Campion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodman stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Campion.
Campion walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Campion throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Goodman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Goodman blocks a head kick by Campion.
It looked like Goodman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Goodman fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trey Goodman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman throws an off balance right hand
and Campion counters with a nice low kick that buckles Goodman's knee momentarily.
Goodman moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Campion. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Goodman throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Campion counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Campion tries to work over Goodman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Campion has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goodman being controlled against the cage.
Goodman tries to throw a body punch but Campion avoids it by throwing Goodman back against the cage.
Luke Campion seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Campion lands with a left to the head.
Goodman drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Campion lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Goodman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goodman blocks a body shot from Campion.
Campion using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Campion breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campion clinches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Campion digs a right hand underneath Goodman's ribcage. Goodman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Campion lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Campion digs a right hand underneath Goodman's ribcage. Goodman let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Campion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Goodman takes a shot to the head.
Campion lands a damaging elbow.
Campion lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Campion.
Nice body punch from Campion.
Campion slows down the pace here.
Campion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice leg kick lands there from Campion.
Campion lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Campion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Campion darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campion throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Goodman looks for a takedown but Campion sprawls well.
Campion throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Campion is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Goodman rather than just go for the knockout.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Campion enables Goodman to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Campion manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Campion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Goodman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Campion manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Goodman has Campion in his guard.
Campion gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Trey Goodman is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Campion clinches up with Goodman and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campion connects with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodman is looking to take this one to the mat.
Campion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A good leg kick by Campion.
Luke Campion seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Campion instigates a clinch.
Goodman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Campion fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Campion slips a jab and a cross from Goodman.
Goodman takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Campion scores with a head kick. Goodman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Goodman throws a lazy uppercut
and Campion counters with a series of strikes. Goodman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Goodman is rocked!
Campion ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Campion lands a nice looking body kick.
Campion has closed the distance and engaged Goodman in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Campion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goodman gets tackled into the cage by Campion. Campion maintains the clinch.
Campion leaning against his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Campion showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Trey Goodman's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Goodman.
Goodman darts in looking for a takedown but Campion gets double underhooks and turns Goodman into the cage.
Campion lands a body shot.
Goodman steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Campion. That one must have hurt.
Campion misses with a few strikes there.
Goodman misses with an uppercut.
Campion scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Campion lands a nice hook to Goodman's body. Goodman takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Campion throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Campion clinches.
Goodman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Campion lands a left hand.
A body shot lands from Campion.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Campion tries to land knees in the clinch but Goodman avoids the damage to the body.
Goodman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Campion is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Goodman throws a head punch that misses.
Campion lands a good knee to the midsection. Goodman won't want to take too many of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campion holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Goodman takes a shot to the head.
Campion lands a right hand.
Good body shot from Campion.
Campion is leaning against Goodman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Campion is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Goodman is defending well for now.
Campion presses Goodman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Campion landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Campion lands an uppercut.
Campion'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.
Campion breaks the clinch.
Goodman throws a hook but Campion blocks it.
Campion gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Campion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Trey Goodman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campion clinches.
Goodman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Campion fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Trey Goodman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Goodman misses with a straight right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Campion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Campion has closed the distance and engaged Goodman in a clinch.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Campion lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goodman backwards.
Campion lands with a left to the head.
Campion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Campion misses with a few strikes there.
Campion clinches.
Goodman tries for a takedown but Campion manages to get underhooks.
Campion stalling.
Goodman is working for takedown but Campion is calmly controlling the position for now.
Campion is leaning against Goodman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Campion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Campion closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campion prevents a takedown attempt there.
Campion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Campion as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Campion - that landed with a thud.
Campion has Goodman pushed against the cage.
A short uppercut from Campion.
Luke Campion is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A body shot lands from Campion.
Campion prevents a body shot from Goodman.
Goodman takes a shot to the head.
Campion gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Goodman.
Campion slowing the pace effectively.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campion throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Goodman has Campion pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Campion manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Campion manages to break the clinch.
Campion has Goodman up against the cage in a clinch.
Campion tries to work over Goodman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Campion is leaning against Goodman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Campion gets underhooks to prevent Goodman's takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Campion.
Goodman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Campion tries to work over Goodman's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Campion is pressed up against the cage. Goodman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Campion down to the mat. Campion avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goodman closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Campion's guard.
Campion has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Goodman is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Luke Campion comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Campion 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Luke Campion!
Luke Campion 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 Raine Babe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sanford Fanning (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Babe's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, The Rain Song by Led Zeppelin. Sanford Fanning is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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222 lbs
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216 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raine Babe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Sanford Fanning!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babe misses with the body kick
and Fanning counters with a straight right hand.
We've been told by Babe's head coaches at Demon's Elite Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fanning uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Babe.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fanning.
Babe connects with a right hand. Fanning shakes it off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fanning.
A cross from Fanning lands.
Fanning connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Babe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good exchange - Babe coming out on top.
Nice defenses there by Fanning.
Babe misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Babe misses with a hook to the body
and Fanning counters with a straight right hand.
Babe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Babe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fannings jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Babe swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Fanning counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Babe is rocked!
Fanning buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Oh Babe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Babe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Babe misses with a leg kick
and Fanning counters with a big left hand that crumples Babe! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sanford Fanning!
During a confident post fight interview, Sanford Fanning thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Raine Babe was interviewed post fight and said 'You must defeat Sheng Long to stand a chance!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Matel Huchkov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Masa Wasa (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wasa's choice of entrance music: Welcome To The Jungle. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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143 lbs
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145 lbs
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matel Huchkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Masa Wasa!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good shot there by Wasa.
The fight stays on the outside here - Huchkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A swing and a miss from Huchkov.
Huchkov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Huchkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Huchkov backs off Wasa throws a huge counter combo but Huchkov manages to avoid it all.
Huchkov tries to clinch there but Wasa circles away.
Huchkov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wasa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wasa fails to land with a series of punches.
Huchkov throws a big counter combination but Wasa scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Huchkov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like Matel Huchkov has been cut.
Wasa throws a shot from downtown. Huchkov moves away and avoids it.
Huchkov leaves Wasa with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wasa moves forwards but Huchkov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wasa scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wasa takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huchkov tries to clinch but Wasa moves out of range.
Huchkov avoids the head kick by Wasa.
Wasa misses with a hook
and Huchkov counters with a straight right hand.
Huchkov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wasa misses with a right hand
and Huchkov counters with a stiff right hand.
Huchkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wasa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Masa Wasa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wasa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Huchkov has Wasa up against the cage in a clinch.
Wasa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Wasa on the inside.
Wasa misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Huchkov scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Huchkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wasa throws a head punch that misses.
Huchkov gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Masa Wasa has been cut.
Wasa takes a shot to the head.
Wasa prevents a body shot from Huchkov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huchkov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wasa managing to block the knees to the body from Huchkov.
Wasa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Huchkov backwards.
Wasa dodges an elbow strike from Huchkov.
Wasa has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Huchkov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Huchkov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A body shot lands from Wasa.
Wasa keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Huchkov's efforts to push away.
Wasa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wasa pushes Huchkov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wasa wants a takedown.
Wasa swings wildly with an uppercut but Huchkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wasa has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Huchkov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Wasa can turn it around.
Huchkov misses with a punch on the inside.
Huchkov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from Wasa.
Wasa blocks an elbow strike from Huchkov.
Wasa throws a punch but it's blocked by Huchkov.
Huchkov blocks a body shot from Wasa.
Wasa working aggressively here.
Wasa has hold of one of Huchkov's legs. Huchkov is fighting the takedown attempt but Wasa gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasa stops Huchkov from standing up.
Wasa looking to sit in guard and control but Huchkov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Wasa looking for a guillotine here but Huchkov defends easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wasa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Huchkov defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Huchkov wants to control from the top but Wasa keeps moving.
Huchkov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Wasa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Huchkov is looking to stand up but Wasa won't let him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Huchkov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Huchkov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wasa wants to sweep but no luck.
Huchkov wants to get up but he can't break Wasa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Huchkov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wasa manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Huchkov manages to get himself to full guard.
Wasa tries to free his leg and advance position but Huchkov is retaining full guard.
Huchkov keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Wasa dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
A bone on bone clash there as Huchkov blocks the leg kick.
Huchkov tries to counter by clinching up but Wasa breaks away and moves out of range.
Huchkov slips under a jab.
Huchkov throwing a counter right hand but Wasa manages to avoid it.
Wasa pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wasa throws an off balance right hand
and Huchkov counters with a series of strikes. Wasa will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wasa gets tackled into the cage by Huchkov. Huchkov maintains the clinch.
Wasa prevents a body shot from Huchkov.
Wasa takes a shot to the head.
Wasa wants a takedown.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wasa.
Huchkov creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Huchkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wasa misses with the head strike.
Huchkov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Wasa has hold of one of Huchkov's legs. Huchkov is fighting the takedown attempt but Wasa gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Huchkov is looking to stand up but Wasa isn't so interested in that idea.
Huchkov keeping moving, preventing Wasa from controlling successfully.
Wasa trying to move into half guard but instead Huchkov has managed to sweep!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huchkov trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wasa's guard.
Wasa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Huchkov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Huchkov wants to stand but Wasa has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Huchkov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Huchkov got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wasa has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Huchkov has managed to get both his arms back between Wasa's legs - danger averted.
Huchkov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed 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.
Wasa has an active guard here but Huchkov has managed to pass into half guard.
Huchkov is thwarting Wasa's attempts to control the position.
Huchkov wants to stand up but Wasa is controlling the position.
Wasa trying to control but Huchkov postures up.
Wasa actively working from the bottom here.
Huchkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Huchkov is nestled in close to Wasa, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Huchkov tries to stand and escape but Wasa is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Huchkov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Huchkov tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Wasa.
Masa Wasa has got the better of the ground game so far.
Huchkov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Huchkov wants to take a breather but Wasa is having none of it.
Wasa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wasa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Wasa actively working from the bottom here.
Huchkov wants to stand up but Wasa has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Wasa won't allow Huchkov to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wasa looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wasa is trying to get back to full guard.
Huchkov content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Huchkov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Wasa keeps working.
It looks like Huchkov is going to stand back up.
Huchkov passes into side control, despite Wasa's attempt to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wasa is looking to regain half guard here but Huchkov keeps moving and retains side control.
Wasa regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matel Huchkov dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Huchkov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wasa.
Wasa throws a hook but Huchkov blocks it.
Huchkov tries to counter by clinching up but Wasa breaks away and moves out of range.
Wasa shoots in and bounces Huchkov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Huchkov wants to get back to his feet but Wasa is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Wasa trying to control but Huchkov is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wasa advances position into side control!
Wasa wants to lay and pray for a moment but Huchkov keeps working.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wasa working away.
Wasa tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Huchkov wants to control but Wasa postures up.
Huchkov is looking to regain half guard here but Wasa keeps moving and retains side control.
Wasa swings around for an armbar but Huchkov sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Wasa's guard.
Huchkov is working Wasa over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Wasa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Huchkov would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wasa had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Huchkov defends it easily.
Wasa keeping moving, preventing Huchkov from controlling successfully.
Huchkov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Wasa keeping moving, preventing Huchkov from controlling successfully.
Huchkov wanted to stand there but Wasa had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wasa wants to sweep but no luck.
Huchkov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Wasa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wasa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Huchkov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wasa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Huchkov stays in close to Wasa's body and controls the position.
Huchkov won't allow Wasa to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wasa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Huchkov defends well.
Wasa is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Huchkov defends well.
Wasa has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Huchkov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wasa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Huchkov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Huchkov wants to get up but he can't break Wasa's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wasa looking for a sweep. Not yet Wasa, not yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masa Wasa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Wasa 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 John Roberts scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Wasa!
Our winner, Masa Wasa, 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Kula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maxx Elorde (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kalle Kula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maxx Elorde!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jorge Garcia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kula swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Elorde throws out a counter right but Kula avoids it with no problem.
Kula misses with a hook
and Elorde counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kula misses with an uppercut. Elorde saw that one coming.
Elorde keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Elorde works Kula's body with a nice hook.
Kula cracks Elorde with an open hand slap.
Some wild striking there from Elorde.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Elorde has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Elorde staying out of range there.
Elorde is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kula with a body shot.
Elorde takes a jab right on the kisser.
Some wild striking there from Kula.
Elorde stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kula catches Elorde with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right-left combo lands from Elorde.
It looks like Kalle Kula has been cut.
Kula throws a lazy right hand but Elorde sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Elorde throws a hook to the side of Kula's head but Kula sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Elorde misses with a straight left.
Nice defenses there by Elorde.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elorde fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kula lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Kula tests Elorde's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Elorde misses the shot to the body.
Kula looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kula lands a slapping body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Kula misses the target.
Kula scores with a jab to the body.
Elorde lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kula swings away with a body shot that misses
and Elorde counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Elorde looks to land a combination but Kula avoids it well.
Kula throws a big counter combination but Elorde scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kula waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Elorde.
Kula finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Elorde's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Kula falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maxx Elorde!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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