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Death Squad 305:Page v Marcus PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Gragula (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul McCracken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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32
219 lbs
21 - 17 - 0 |
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185 cm
38
200 lbs
20 - 20 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid Muay Thai
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viktor Gragula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul McCracken!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gragula tries to clinch but McCracken moves out of range.
McCracken misses with an uppercut.
Gragula closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming McCracken to the mat! McCracken manages to get full guard.
We've been hearing that Gragula has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
McCracken wants to stand and escape but Gragula is having none of it.
Gragula cracks McCracken with a solid left hand.
McCracken keeping moving, preventing Gragula from controlling successfully.
Gragula cracks McCracken with a solid left hand.
Gragula won't allow McCracken to get back to his feet.
McCracken keeping moving, preventing Gragula from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gragula connects with a couple of short punches.
Gragula throwing strikes but missing.
McCracken preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gragula 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCracken seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gragula with a nice head shot there.
McCracken is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gragula is controlling him.
Gragula trying to control but McCracken is working from the bottom.
Gragula looking to pass the guard.
Gragula drops back looking for a leg! McCracken is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and McCracken manages to kick Gragula off! Gragula jumps back into McCracken's 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.
McCracken looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Gragula's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Gragula trying to control but McCracken is working from the bottom.
McCracken seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gragula stays in close to McCracken's body and controls the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
McCracken has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gragula is landing a low percentage of strikes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gragula.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCracken throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gragula stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCracken.
McCracken lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gragula takes one to the chin there.
Paul McCracken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McCracken cracks Gragula with an open hand slap.
McCracken misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McCracken misses with a hook
and Gragula cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McCracken scores with a sloppy right hand. Gragula should have avoided that one.
Gragula shoots in but McCracken avoids the takedown attempt easily.
McCracken lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
McCracken thumps Gragula with a low kick.
Gragula 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gragula takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McCracken circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gragula throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCracken! But no joy.
McCracken throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gragula has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McCracken.
McCracken lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gragula fails with an attempt to clinch.
McCracken clobbers Gragula with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gragula throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McCracken was covering up waiting for the punch and Gragula finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Gragula is looking to work some ground and pound but McCracken has wrist control.
Gragula looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McCracken utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul McCracken dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
That kick from McCracken tenderised Gragula's leg. Gragula is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gragula fails with the takedown.
McCracken gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Gragula.
McCracken cracks Gragula with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gragula throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCracken's waist but McCracken gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gragula off to one side.
McCracken connects with a solid leg kick.
A slow jab from Gragula misses its intended target.
McCracken scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gragula fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Gragula. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gragula misses with a takedown
and McCracken counters with a low kick, right behind Gragula 's knee.
McCracken lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gragula is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Gragula with that takedown attempt.
McCracken cracks Gragula with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Paul McCracken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gragula stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McCracken.
McCracken connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gragula momentarily.
McCracken fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Gragula has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Gragula slips a jab and a cross from McCracken.
McCracken will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gragula shoots in but no luck this time.
McCracken looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gragula avoids the head kick by McCracken.
McCracken lands with an overhand left.
McCracken tries a head kick but it misses.
McCracken gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gragula working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCracken is trying to keep Gragula in close.
McCracken is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Gragula is controlling him.
McCracken has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCracken avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gragula engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Gragula loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Viktor Gragula overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gragula drops back, looking for a kneebar! McCracken looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. McCracken looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from McCracken!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Gragula's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
McCracken trying to control the position but Gragula is working away.
Gragula is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Sloppy strikes there by McCracken.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
McCracken throws an elbow but Gragula slips to the side and avoids it well.
McCracken wants to control but Gragula is keeping him busy.
Gragula defending against the ground and pound.
McCracken wants to control but Gragula is keeping him busy.
Gragula gets back to half guard.
McCracken slows the pace down in half guard.
McCracken looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gragula with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul McCracken showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gragula feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
McCracken is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Gragula stops McCracken from standing up.
Gragula is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gragula trying to control but McCracken is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gragula accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gragula wants to control from the top but McCracken keeps moving.
McCracken really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gragula. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Gragula throwing strikes from guard but McCracken blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gragula trying to control the position from guard on top but McCracken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
McCracken throws a nice outside leg kick.
McCracken slaps away a takedown attempt from Gragula, before circling back to the center of the mat.
McCracken cracks the inside of Gragula's front leg.
A head kick misses from McCracken.
Jab by McCracken.
McCracken lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gragula circles away quickly and effectively.
Gragula throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around McCracken's waist but McCracken gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Gragula off to one side.
McCracken throws a sloppy head kick and Gragula moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCracken lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Gragula tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but McCracken defends well and Gragula ends up having to push McCracken into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Viktor Gragula. That's going to take a lot out of him.
An inside leg kick lands from McCracken.
Nice sprawl there from McCracken as Gragula shoots in.
Gragula shoots in for a double leg but McCracken sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
McCracken connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gragula shoots in looking for a takedown. McCracken tries to sprawl out of it but Gragula keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. McCracken manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
McCracken swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
McCracken feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gragula's calf.
McCracken throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Gragula stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. McCracken follows into mount!
Viktor Gragula has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCracken sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
McCracken with a couple of short strikes.
Gragula gets back to half guard.
Gragula moves into full guard.
Gragula has McCracken pulled in close to control his posture.
Paul McCracken is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCracken trying to control the position from guard on top but Gragula is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gragula is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gragula looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCracken is one step ahead there.
Gragula avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Gragula looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gragula looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul McCracken comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McCracken 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul McCracken!
Paul McCracken took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Sin City Allstars for their support in the buildup to the fight.
Viktor Gragula spoke after the fight, saying 'I hate werewolves'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kang Xi Jia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kalashoka Shishunaga (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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157 lbs
19 - 9 - 0 |
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180 cm
37
158 lbs
38 - 17 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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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
19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kang Xi Jia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kalashoka Shishunaga!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shishunaga is looking to land body kicks.
Shishunaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xi Jia manages to avoid it.
Xi Jia blocks a leg kick.
Xi Jia throws a leg kick but Shishunaga moved away.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Shishunaga, right into the meat.
Xi Jia throws a front kick that sends Shishunaga stumbling back into the cage.
Xi Jia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shishunaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Xi Jia.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Xi Jia - that will leave a mark!
Xi Jia lands a leg kick that knocks Shishunaga off balance momentarily.
Xi Jia lands a leg kick that knocks Shishunaga off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shishunaga checks a low kick from Xi Jia.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shishunaga! But no joy.
Jab from Shishunaga.
A chopping leg kick lands by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia throws a leg kick but Shishunaga checks it.
Xi Jia thumps Shishunaga with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xi Jia looks to land a right hand but Shishunaga moved out of range.
Xi Jia lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Shishunaga at a distance.
Xi Jia tries to land a front kick but Shishunaga steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Xi Jia lands a glancing blow to the side of Shishunaga's head.
Shishunaga throws a leg kick
and Xi Jia counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Shishunaga breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Xi Jia tried to score with a low kick but Shishunaga checks it.
Xi Jia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shishunaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xi Jia manages to avoid it.
Xi Jia tries to counter with a takedown but Shishunaga is quick to defend against it.
Shishunaga tried to score with a low kick but Xi Jia checks it.
Xi Jia tries to clinch there but Shishunaga circles away.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Xi Jia - that will leave a mark!
Xi Jia punishes Shishunaga's body with a nice straight punch.
Xi Jia definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shishunaga uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia throws a jab but it's blocked by Shishunaga.
Shishunaga avoids the body shot from Xi Jia.
A low kick from Xi Jia misses
and Shishunaga counters with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Xi Jia shoots in but Shishunaga avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kang Xi Jia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xi Jia chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shishunaga can pounce on him.
A lazy body kick from Xi Jia
and Shishunaga counters with a stiff right hand.
Shishunaga checks the leg kick nicely there.
Shishunaga is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Xi Jia with a body shot.
Xi Jia wants to clinch but Shishunaga slips to the side
and Shishunaga counters with an outside leg kick.
Shishunaga throws a low kick, looking for Xi Jia's leg but Xi Jia calmly moves out of range.
Shishunaga moves away from the strike by Xi Jia.
Shishunaga is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Shishunaga takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xi Jia scores with a jab.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Shishunaga. Xi Jia shrugs it off though.
Xi Jia throws an off balance right hand
and Shishunaga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Xi Jia throws a poor cross that misses
and Shishunaga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Xi Jia misses with a looping left.
Shishunaga throws a low kick, looking for Xi Jia's leg but Xi Jia calmly moves out of range.
Shishunaga ducks right into an uppercut from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia misses with a left hand
enabling Shishunaga to counter with a crisp jab.
Xi Jia throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Xi Jia throws the left hand but Shishunaga avoids the punch easily.
Xi Jia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shishunaga swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Xi Jia is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
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!
Shishunaga has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Xi Jia.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xi Jia loads up on a big right hand but Shishunaga slips the punch.
Shishunaga appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Shishunaga closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Shishunaga misses with a low kick.
Xi Jia wants to clinch.
Xi Jia throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good shot there by Shishunaga.
Xi Jia throws a lazy head kick
and Shishunaga counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Xi Jia buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shishunaga lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Shishunaga takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Shishunaga loads up on a big right hand but Xi Jia slips the punch.
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 Kang Xi Jia will probably get the nod.
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 big left from Shishunaga misses.
Shishunaga walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Xi Jia checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Shishunaga takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Shishunaga fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xi Jia manages to avoid it.
Xi Jia just misses with a punch to the body.
Shishunaga feints a counter leg kick.
Xi Jia checks a low kick from Shishunaga.
Shishunaga misses with a body shot.
An inside leg kick from Shishunaga misses.
Xi Jia avoids the head kick by Shishunaga.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xi Jia uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Shishunaga has time to react.
Xi Jia slips a straight right by Shishunaga.
Shishunaga misses with a head kick.
Shishunaga uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xi Jia.
Xi Jia swings widly with a right hand
and Shishunaga counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shishunaga checks a leg kick nicely.
Shishunaga misses with a hook.
Xi Jia is looking to counter the offense by Shishunaga and move into the clinch.
Shishunaga throws a solid leg kick but Xi Jia takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shishunaga.
Xi Jia slips a jab from Shishunaga.
Shishunaga shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Xi Jia just misses with a punch to the body.
Shishunaga lands with a nice body punch.
Xi Jia throws a leg kick
and Shishunaga counters with a series of strikes. Xi Jia will be more careful next time no doubt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shishunaga.
Shishunaga checks a leg kick.
Shishunaga buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shishunaga has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Xi Jia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shishunaga was well out of range. Poor timing from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia throws a body punch but Shishunaga moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xi Jia connects with a leg kick. Shishunaga looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Xi Jia throws out a leg kick but Shishunaga moves out of range and Xi Jia only half commits.
Shishunaga appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shishunaga scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Xi Jia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Shishunaga looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Xi Jia fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Xi Jia misses with a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Xi Jia misses the target.
Xi Jia throws a left and a right that both miss
and Shishunaga counters with an outside leg kick.
Xi Jia digs a good hook to Shishunaga's body.
Xi Jia fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Shishunaga checks it well.
Shishunaga appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Xi Jia.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xi Jia tries to clinch up
and Shishunaga counters with a nice uppercut.
Shishunaga fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A head kick misses from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Xi Jia swings for the body but Shishunaga moves out of range.
Shishunaga looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Xi Jia fails to land with a series of punches.
Shishunaga throws a shot from downtown. Xi Jia moves away and avoids it.
Shishunaga checks a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Shishunaga.
A bone on bone clash there as Shishunaga blocks the leg kick.
Kang Xi Jia is winning the standup battle so far.
Xi Jia lands a nice shot that snaps Shishunaga's head back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xi Jia avoids a kick to the body.
Shishunaga uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia avoids the head kick by Shishunaga.
Xi Jia scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shishunaga lands a nice shot that snaps Xi Jia's head back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shishunaga ducks under a wild hook from Xi Jia.
Xi Jia moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Shishunaga pivots, looking for a leg kick but Xi Jia is out of range and Shishunaga settles back down.
Xi Jia changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Xi Jia throws a shot to the body.
Shishunaga misses with a right hand
and Xi Jia counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Shishunaga is looking to control Xi Jia's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Shishunaga avoid being mounted?
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 Kang Xi Jia will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Shishunaga blocks a low kick nicely.
Shishunaga was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Shishunaga scores with a nice right hand.
Shishunaga misses with a straight left.
Xi Jia throws a body shot but no joy.
Shishunaga misses with a wild body shot.
Xi Jia moves out of range of the strikes.
Xi Jia staying out of range there.
Shishunaga ducks under a wild hook from Xi Jia.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Xi Jia scoring well with a low kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shishunaga walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Xi Jia keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Xi Jia changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Xi Jia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Shishunaga moves away.
Shishunaga gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Shishunaga's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xi Jia throws a half hearted mid kick.
Shishunaga just misses with a punch to the body.
An inside leg kick from Shishunaga misses.
Xi Jia tries to work over Shishunaga's front leg with a kick but Shishunaga checks it.
Xi Jia avoids the body shot from Shishunaga.
Xi Jia looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Xi Jia throws a nice head kick!
Shishunaga avoids a kick to the body.
Xi Jia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Xi Jia misses
and Shishunaga counters with a nice kick to the body.
Shishunaga connects with a looping right hand.
Shishunaga scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Xi Jia scores with a spinning back kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xi Jia slips under a jab from Shishunaga.
Kalashoka Shishunaga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nice defenses there by Shishunaga.
Xi Jia throws out a loose jab but Shishunaga uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shishunaga throws a head kick that misses.
Shishunaga misses with an uppercut
and Xi Jia counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Shishunaga!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shishunaga is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Xi Jia throwing shots but Shishunaga is blocking nicely.
Xi Jia missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xi Jia wants to control but Shishunaga is keeping him busy.
Xi Jia is just content to waste time from the top position. Shishunaga takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Xi Jia trying to control but Shishunaga is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xi Jia controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kang Xi Jia is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Xi Jia being controlled here momentarily.
Xi Jia sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Shishunaga drops his hands momentarily and Xi Jia takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Xi Jia misses with a hook. Shishunaga ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Shishunaga on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Shishunaga avoids the head kick by Xi Jia.
Shishunaga is looking to chop away at Xi Jia's legs.
Xi Jia is looking to counter the offense by Shishunaga and move into the clinch.
Xi Jia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shishunaga momentarily.
Shishunaga throws a body punch but Xi Jia moves out of range.
Shishunaga scores with a nice body kick.
Xi Jia scores with a kick to the body.
Shishunaga with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shishunaga takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kang Xi Jia.
Well Xi Jia has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kang Xi Jia!
A relieved looking Kang Xi Jia thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Willis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chad Smith (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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240 lbs
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255 lbs
15 - 7 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Patrick Willis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Smith!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Willis counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Willis.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willis sitting in guard here, content to control.
Willis trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Willis seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Willis trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith seems keen to control Willis's posture.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Willis is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Smith is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Willis trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Willis in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Willis looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Willis trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Smith 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.
That's two 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.
Willis shoots in and drives through. Smith sprawls well.
Smith throws out a loose jab but Willis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Willis went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Smith fails to land with a series of punches.
Willis staying out of range there.
Willis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Smith regains half guard.
Smith is looking to improve his position.
Smith controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Smith regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Willis throwing strikes from guard but Smith blocks nicely.
Willis tries to free his leg and advance position but Smith is retaining full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Smith preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Smith avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Smith wants to sweep here but Willis controlling him for the moment.
Willis looking to pass the guard.
Willis is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Willis landing some decent shots from guard.
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.
Willis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Willis throws an elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Willis's guard. Nice move by Smith!
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Willis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Willis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Willis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Smith drops back, looking for a kneebar! Willis looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Willis looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Willis!
Willis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Smith keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Willis tries to score with some ground and pound. Smith controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Smith can't do much from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Willis dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smith throws a lazy head kick
and Willis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A big left from Smith misses.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Willis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smith sprawls and moves away.
Smith keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smith bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Willis's head backwards.
Smith dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Willis shoots in looking for a takedown. Smith tries to sprawl out of it but Willis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Smith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith throws a body kick that misses
and Willis counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Willis is putting a hurting on Smith here, landing some big shots from side control.
Smith tries to buck Willis off but Willis is having none of it.
Willis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smith can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willis lands some shots froms side control.
Smith manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Willis is trying to stand.
Smith is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Willis is just riding it out for now. Smith eventually gives up the hold.
Smith throwing shots but Willis is blocking nicely.
Smith is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Willis is looking for a sweep. Smith is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith is pressing down on Willis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Willis is holding on for now.
Smith trying to control the action but Willis is working from the bottom.
Smith throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Smith not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Smith throwing shots but Willis is blocking nicely.
Smith is looking to pass Willis's guard but actually Willis recovers to full guard.
Willis pulls Smith in to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Willis looking for a sweep. Not yet Willis, not yet.
Smith is looking to pass into half guard but Willis pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Willis is in guard.
Willis trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Willis won't allow Smith to sweep him here.
Smith has his hands on Willis's head, controlling the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith cracks Willis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Willis fails to land with a series of punches.
Patrick Willis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith connects with a jab.
Willis gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Smith misses with a left hand
and Willis counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Smith!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Willis wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Smith is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Willis off and has taken his back!
Well, with Smith on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Willis is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Smith missing with strikes from the back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Chad Smith will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
The crowd cheers as Smith lands an impressive looking overhand right. Willis doesn't seem phased though.
Nice sprawl there from Smith as Willis shoots in.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Willis drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smith sprawls and moves away.
Smith misses with a two punch combination.
Willis appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Smith lands a slapping body shot.
Smith catches Willis with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Willis forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Chad Smith!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Chad Smith waved his t-shirt featuring On Tap (160Q & Laundry)'s logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Captain Boromir (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Garfunkel (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Garfunkel has chosen Haifisch as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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31
271 lbs
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272 lbs
24 - 13 - 0 |
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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
15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Captain Boromir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Garfunkel!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boromir uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Garfunkel has time to react.
It looks like Frank Garfunkel has been cut.
Boromir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garfunkel.
Boromir missing with a left hand there. Garfunkel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garfunkel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Boromir counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boromir lands a nice looking body shot.
A big right from Boromir misses.
Garfunkel misses with a leg kick.
Boromir swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Boromir loads up on a big right hand but Garfunkel slips the punch.
Garfunkel throws a lazy right hand but Boromir sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Boromir appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Boromir throws a body shot but no joy.
Garfunkel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Boromir counters with a nice uppercut.
Garfunkel tries to bum rush Boromir with a series of wild strikes but Boromir uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Boromir throws a body shot but no joy.
Boromir throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Garfunkel fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Boromir swings for the body but Garfunkel moves out of range.
We've been told by Boromir's head coaches at Scotty's Yard that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garfunkel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garfunkel throws a big shot that misses.
Frank Garfunkel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boromir misses the jab.
Garfunkel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garfunkel drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Boromir defends it well.
Boromir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garfunkel.
Garfunkel feints a counter leg kick.
Captain Boromir is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garfunkel scores with the left hand. Boromir knows he should have avoided that one.
Boromir's jab looks to have found its range, popping Garfunkel under the eye.
Nice defenses there by Garfunkel.
Garfunkel tries to clinch up.
Garfunkel avoids the body shot from Boromir.
Garfunkel misses with a looping left.
Boromir bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Garfunkel's head backwards.
Garfunkel is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Donk. Garfunkel catches Boromir right on the button with a cross.
Boromir misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garfunkel.
A jab from Boromir does it's job there.
That has opened up Frank Garfunkel's cut even more.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garfunkel tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Boromir manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boromir wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Garfunkel.
Boromir just misses with a punch to the body.
Boromir missing with a left hand there. Garfunkel was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Garfunkel dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Boromir. That did some damage!
Garfunkel looks to score with a jab to the body but Boromir is just out of range.
Garfunkel ducks under a wild hook from Boromir.
Boromir jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Boromir swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Garfunkel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Boromir misses with a hook. Garfunkel ducked under it nicely.
Boromir throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Garfunkel counters with a straight right hand.
Boromir misses the shot to the body.
Garfunkel misses with an uppercut
and Boromir counters with a straight right hand.
Boromir scores with a jab to the jaw.
Garfunkel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Boromir.
Garfunkel slips under a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Garfunkel.
Garfunkel misses with an uppercut. Boromir saw that one coming.
Boromir is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Boromir lands with a nice body punch.
Garfunkel feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Boromir working a defensive guard here.
Garfunkel engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Boromir trying to control the position here.
Garfunkel lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Garfunkel works over Boromir with some ground and pound from guard.
Boromir pulls Garfunkel in close to his closed guard and prevents Garfunkel from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boromir lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Garfunkel working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Boromir has passed into half guard!
Well, if Boromir is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Garfunkel slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boromir trying to control the position from guard on top but Garfunkel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Captain Boromir dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Garfunkel's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Boromir walks into a jab.
Garfunkel connects with a right hand. Boromir shakes it off.
Garfunkel has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Garfunkel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Garfunkel walks into a left hand.
Boromir cracks Garfunkel with an open hand slap.
Boromir ducks under a wild hook from Garfunkel.
Garfunkel clinches.
Garfunkel throws a punch but it's blocked by Boromir.
Boromir swings wildly with an uppercut but Garfunkel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Boromir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garfunkel takes a shot to the head.
The cut above Frank Garfunkel's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Boromir throws a head punch that misses.
Boromir tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garfunkel misses with a punch on the inside.
Boromir swings wildly with an uppercut but Garfunkel uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boromir lands with a right to the head.
Garfunkel can't find room to land a body shot as Boromir controls the action.
Boromir has a couple of punches blocked by Garfunkel.
Garfunkel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boromir swings wildly with an uppercut but Garfunkel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garfunkel is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Boromir is defending well.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Garfunkel.
Boromir misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Garfunkel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Boromir blocking some punches.
Boromir misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Garfunkel fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garfunkel.
Garfunkel working aggressively here.
Boromir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Garfunkel looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garfunkel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Garfunkel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garfunkel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Garfunkel is trying to trip Boromir. He has hold of a leg but Boromir is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Garfunkel persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Garfunkel postures up.
Boromir wants to sweep but no luck.
Boromir looking to control but Garfunkel passes into half guard.
Boromir is pressing down on Garfunkel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Boromir is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Boromir is looking to take a break and control but Garfunkel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garfunkel is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boromir is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Boromir wants to control the pace but Garfunkel is squirming around nicely.
Garfunkel sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Boromir wants to take a breather but Garfunkel is having none of it.
Boromir controlling the pace.
Boromir wants to take a breather but Garfunkel is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garfunkel has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Boromir escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Boromir!
Garfunkel is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Boromir's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Garfunkel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boromir trying to control from half guard but Garfunkel is working away.
Boromir controlling the action here.
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 Captain Boromir will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Frank Garfunkel's cut.
That's time! Boromir's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Garfunkel on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A shot to the liver by Boromir. Beautiful body shot.
Good exchange - Garfunkel coming out on top.
Garfunkel avoids the body shot from Boromir.
Garfunkel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boromir.
Garfunkel scores with a nice strike.
Garfunkel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Garfunkel blocks a jab.
Garfunkel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garfunkel walks into a stiff left hand from Boromir.
Garfunkel tries a low kick but Boromir avoids it.
Boromir misses with an uppercut. Garfunkel saw that one coming.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garfunkel! But no joy.
Nice defenses there by Garfunkel.
Boromir misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boromir takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A nice inside leg kick there by Garfunkel. That's going to slow Boromir down.
Boromir stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Boromir takes a swing at Garfunkel's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Boromir misses.
Boromir throws a jab but it's blocked by Garfunkel.
Boromir smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Captain Boromir is winning the standup battle so far.
Garfunkel throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Boromir to counter with a crisp jab.
Frank Garfunkel's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Garfunkel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Boromir's head.
A slow jab from Boromir misses its intended target.
Garfunkel ducks under a wild hook from Boromir.
Boromir blocks a jab.
Boromir is looking to counter punch.
Boromir stuffs the takedown attempt from Garfunkel. Garfunkel gets slowly back to his feet.
Garfunkel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Frank Garfunkel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garfunkel with a hook.
Garfunkel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Boromir throws out the jab.
Boromir is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garfunkel can do to turn this around?
Garfunkel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boromir.
Boromir misses with a looping right.
Boromir throws an overhand right that lands on Garfunkel's shoulder, as Garfunkel tries to avoid the shot.
Garfunkel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Boromir looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Boromir misses with a body shot.
Garfunkel throws an overhand right that lands on Boromir's shoulder, as Boromir tries to avoid the shot.
Garfunkel on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boromir moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boromir is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garfunkel.
Boromir checks the leg kick nicely there.
Garfunkel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garfunkel cracks a nice hook into Boromir's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boromir misses with a double jab
letting Garfunkel counter with a right hand.
Garfunkel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Boromir checks a leg kick.
Garfunkel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boromir moves out of range as Garfunkel strikes.
Boromir slips a straight right by Garfunkel.
Boromir swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No joy there for Garfunkel, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Boromir lands a right hook to the body.
Garfunkel scores with the left hand. Boromir knows he should have avoided that one.
Boromir lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Frank Garfunkel's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Captain Boromir!
Captain Boromir thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kekabu Bukkake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wade Stoker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Stoker's choice of entrance music: Get Stoker. 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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36
274 lbs
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42
303 lbs
35 - 20 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kekabu Bukkake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wade Stoker!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bukkake lands a nice hook to Stoker's body. Stoker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bukkake uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
It looks like Wade Stoker has been cut.
Bukkake definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stoker looks to land a body kick but Bukkake moved away.
Stoker lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bukkake misses with a hook to the body
and Stoker counters with a thumping low kick.
Stoker attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bukkake misses with a hook.
Stoker is trying to counter with his kicks.
Stoker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bukkake.
Stoker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bukkake keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stoker ducks under a wild hook from Bukkake.
Bukkake misses with a series of wild punches.
Bukkake looks to throw the jab but Stoker is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Stoker.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukkake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stoker moves away.
Stoker throws out a counter right but Bukkake avoids it with no problem.
Bukkake looks to land a right hand but Stoker moved out of range.
Stoker only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Stoker checks the leg kick.
Stoker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stoker thuds his shin into the meat of Bukkake's side.
Bukkake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stoker throws out a counter right but Bukkake avoids it with no problem.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stoker, as that shot connected.
Stoker jabs Bukkake to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bukkake misses with a hook to the body
and Stoker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Stoker finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Stoker throws a push kick but Bukkake slaps the foot to one side.
Stoker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bukkake jabs Stoker right on the nose. Stoker blinks but takes it well.
Stoker cracks the inside of Bukkake's front leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stoker catches Bukkake with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bukkake lands a lovely overhand right.
A shot to the body from Bukkake misses
and Stoker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bukkake thinking.
Bukkake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Stoker throws a leg kick which misses Bukkake's front leg but catches the back leg as Bukkake tries to avoid it.
Kekabu Bukkake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bukkake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stoker manages to avoid it.
Bukkake lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bukkake avoids the body shot from Stoker.
Stoker checks a low kick from Bukkake.
Bukkake looks to score with a jab to the body but Stoker is just out of range.
Bukkake scores with a nice strike.
Stoker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bukkake throws a left and a right that both miss
and Stoker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukkake misses with a lunging right hand
and Stoker counters with a leg kick.
Stoker slips a jab from Bukkake.
Stoker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Some bone on bone action there as Bukkake checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bukkake takes a swing at Stoker's ribcage but misses.
A slow jab from Bukkake misses its intended target.
Stoker throws out a counter right but Bukkake avoids it with no problem.
and Bukkake counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Stoker! He's just covering up as Bukkake starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kekabu Bukkake!
A victorious Kekabu Bukkake thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Wade Stoker stepped up to the mic, saying 'thanks Sin City Allstars '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Eikmeyer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tiny Mcfacepunch (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mcfacepunch has chosen Ooh La La as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Tiny Mcfacepunch enters the cage!
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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
19 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Eikmeyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tiny Mcfacepunch!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcfacepunch lands a leg kick that knocks Eikmeyer off balance momentarily.
Mcfacepunch tried to score with a low kick but Eikmeyer checks it.
Mcfacepunch throws a sloppy head kick and Eikmeyer moves out of range easily.
Eikmeyer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mcfacepunch sprawls and moves away.
Eikmeyer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mcfacepunch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Eikmeyer is defended easily by Mcfacepunch.
Eikmeyer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mcfacepunch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Mcfacepunch. No joy for Eikmeyer on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Eikmeyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mcfacepunch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Eikmeyer.
Eikmeyer with a poor takedown
and Mcfacepunch counters with a nice kick to the body.
A big left from Mcfacepunch misses.
Mcfacepunch throws a sloppy head kick and Eikmeyer moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcfacepunch slaps away a takedown attempt from Eikmeyer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Eikmeyer shoots in and bounces Mcfacepunch off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Eikmeyer throwing strikes from guard but Mcfacepunch blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcfacepunch is looking to stand up but Eikmeyer isn't so interested in that idea.
Eikmeyer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Eikmeyer stops Mcfacepunch from standing up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcfacepunch preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mcfacepunch is looking to stand up but Eikmeyer isn't so interested in that idea.
Eikmeyer drops back looking for a leg! Mcfacepunch is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Mcfacepunch manages to kick Eikmeyer off! Eikmeyer jumps back into Mcfacepunch's guard.
Mcfacepunch working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Eikmeyer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Eikmeyer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Mcfacepunch avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Mcfacepunch is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Eikmeyer is controlling him.
Eikmeyer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Eikmeyer throwing strikes from guard but Mcfacepunch blocks nicely.
Eikmeyer 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.
Eikmeyer thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Eikmeyer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Mcfacepunch is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Eikmeyer is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Eikmeyer.
Mcfacepunch is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Eikmeyer with a body shot.
Mcfacepunch misses with a head kick.
Tiny Mcfacepunch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mcfacepunch dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Eikmeyer. That did some damage!
Mcfacepunch looks to throw the jab but Eikmeyer is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mcfacepunch defends well and Eikmeyer ends up having to push Mcfacepunch into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Mcfacepunch was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Eikmeyer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Eikmeyer ducks under a wild hook from Mcfacepunch.
Eikmeyer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mcfacepunch counters with a nice body kick.
Eikmeyer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Mcfacepunch keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Mcfacepunch, right into the meat.
Eikmeyer fails with the takedown.
Mcfacepunch lands with a cross.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Eikmeyer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcfacepunch misses with a wild body shot.
Mcfacepunch lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Eikmeyer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mcfacepunch swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Eikmeyer looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mcfacepunch!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mcfacepunch is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Eikmeyer is controlling him well.
Eikmeyer is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mcfacepunch has escaped the position, nice work there.
Eikmeyer tries for a kimura but Mcfacepunch is defending well.
Eikmeyer postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiny Mcfacepunch dominated that round.
That's time! Eikmeyer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Eikmeyer tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mcfacepunch sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Eikmeyer somewhat.
Tiny Mcfacepunch seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Eikmeyer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mcfacepunch looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Mcfacepunch throws a nice outside leg kick.
Eikmeyer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mcfacepunch throws a leg kick which misses Eikmeyer's front leg but catches the back leg as Eikmeyer tries to avoid it.
Eikmeyer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Eikmeyer landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
It looks like Tiny Mcfacepunch has been cut.
Mcfacepunch parries the strikes from Eikmeyer easily there. Eikmeyer is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mcfacepunch to escape.
Eikmeyer working the ground and pound but Mcfacepunch is defending the strikes.
Mcfacepunch managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Eikmeyer.
Eikmeyer working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mcfacepunch avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Eikmeyer.
Mcfacepunch is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Eikmeyer asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eikmeyer creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Mcfacepunch sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mcfacepunch regains half guard, as Eikmeyer was trying to land strikes.
Mcfacepunch is trying to stand.
Eikmeyer is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Mcfacepunch sees it coming and defends easily.
Mcfacepunch wants to get back to his feet.
Eikmeyer is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mcfacepunch doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Eikmeyer.
Mcfacepunch is trying to stand up here but Eikmeyer is controlling him well.
Mcfacepunch has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two 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.
Eikmeyer is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Eikmeyer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mcfacepunch is trying to stand up here but Eikmeyer is controlling him well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Mcfacepunch stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mcfacepunch wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Eikmeyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eikmeyer tries for a takedown but Mcfacepunch circles away easily
and Mcfacepunch counters with a body kick that stops Eikmeyer in his tracks momentarily.
Mario Eikmeyer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Eikmeyer closes this distance looking for a takedown but Mcfacepunch circles away.
Eikmeyer walks into a stiff left hand from Mcfacepunch.
Mcfacepunch looks to land a right hand but Eikmeyer moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mcfacepunch fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Eikmeyer.
Mcfacepunch lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mcfacepunch throws a front kick that sends Eikmeyer stumbling back into the cage.
Mcfacepunch throws the left hand but Eikmeyer avoids the punch easily.
Mcfacepunch looks for the body kick but Eikmeyer saw that one coming.
Eikmeyer slips a jab from Mcfacepunch.
Eikmeyer wants to clinch
and Mcfacepunch counters with an outside leg kick.
Mcfacepunch thuds his shin into the meat of Eikmeyer's side.
Mcfacepunch waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eikmeyer.
Eikmeyer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Eikmeyer shoots in for a takedown but Mcfacepunch shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Eikmeyer tries for a takedown but Mcfacepunch sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Eikmeyer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mcfacepunch.
Mcfacepunch displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Eikmeyer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcfacepunch lands an overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An inside leg kick lands from Mcfacepunch.
An inside leg kick lands from Mcfacepunch.
Eikmeyer goes for a double leg but Mcfacepunch avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mcfacepunch continues to drive forward.
Nice sprawl there from Mcfacepunch as Eikmeyer shoots in.
Mcfacepunch tries a quick counter leg kick but Eikmeyer is wise to it.
Eikmeyer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mcfacepunch.
Eikmeyer takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A left lands for Mcfacepunch.
Mcfacepunch cracks Eikmeyer with an open hand slap.
Eikmeyer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mcfacepunch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mcfacepunch ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mcfacepunch tests Eikmeyer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A good leg kick by Mcfacepunch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiny Mcfacepunch showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Tiny Mcfacepunch'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. This is the final round!
Mcfacepunch leaves Eikmeyer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Eikmeyer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Mcfacepunch throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Eikmeyer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Mcfacepunch there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mcfacepunch stuffs the takedown attempt from Eikmeyer. Eikmeyer gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Eikmeyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eikmeyer looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eikmeyer prevents Mcfacepunch from getting back to his feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eikmeyer throws a strike but Mcfacepunch rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mcfacepunch wanted to stand there but Eikmeyer had control of the position.
Eikmeyer's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eikmeyer has his foot on Mcfacepunch's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mcfacepunch works his way back into a safe position though.
Mcfacepunch would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Eikmeyer escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mcfacepunch gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two 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.
Mcfacepunch trying to stand up but can't free himself from Eikmeyer's guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Eikmeyer changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mcfacepunch tries to avoid it but Eikmeyer manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mcfacepunch to the ground. Mcfacepunch escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mcfacepunch scores with a nice head shot.
Eikmeyer 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.
Mario Eikmeyer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Eikmeyer shoots in and drives through. Mcfacepunch sprawls well.
Eikmeyer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Eikmeyer shoots for a takedown but Mcfacepunch saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Eikmeyer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mcfacepunch.
Eikmeyer shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mcfacepunch pinned against the cage. Mcfacepunch gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little jabbing left from Mcfacepunch on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mcfacepunch sprawls well. Mcfacepunch wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Eikmeyer gets slowly back to his feet.
Eikmeyer misses with a takedown attempt - Mcfacepunch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mcfacepunch leaves Eikmeyer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Eikmeyer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mcfacepunch as he jumps to the side.
Eikmeyer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Eikmeyer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mcfacepunch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eikmeyer dives in and grabs Mcfacepunch's left leg, looking for a takedown. Mcfacepunch pushes down on Eikmeyer's head and hops out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eikmeyer tries for a takedown but Mcfacepunch circles away easily
and Mcfacepunch counters with a nice uppercut.
Mcfacepunch lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Eikmeyer on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A solid body kick from Mcfacepunch.
Good leg kick by Mcfacepunch there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mcfacepunch bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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!
Eikmeyer blocks a jab.
Eikmeyer misses with a takedown attempt - Mcfacepunch sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Mcfacepunch looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Good leg kick by Mcfacepunch there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mario Eikmeyer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Eikmeyer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tiny Mcfacepunch comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mcfacepunch 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiny Mcfacepunch!
Tiny Mcfacepunch was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Slade (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arshnoor Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Singh has chosen 2Pac - Hit 'Em Up as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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
27 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tyrone Slade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
36 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arshnoor Singh!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Singh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Singh throws a combination. Slade tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Tyrone Slade has been cut.
A shot to the body from Singh misses
and Slade counters with a left and a right that stings Singh.
Singh just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slade. Singh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slade has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Singh.
A solid leg kick lands there for Singh.
We've been hearing reports that Slade has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Slade scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Singh doesn't seem bothered though.
Singh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Singh misses with a wild body shot.
Slade was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Singh is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Singh just misses with a punch to the body.
Slade walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Singh misses with a low kick.
Singh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Singh.
Slade keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Slade fails with the takedown.
Singh appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Slade motions for Singh to come forward. Slade throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Slade fails to land with a series of punches.
Slade ducks under a wild hook from Singh.
Slade misses with a wild body shot.
Singh misses with a body shot.
Singh throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Slade appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Singh throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Singh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slade manages to avoid it.
Singh wants to land a leg kick but Slade is out of range.
Slade seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Singh misses with a wild body shot.
Slade went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Singh fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Slade manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Singh.
Arshnoor Singh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Slade slips under a jab from Singh.
It looked like Slade was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Singh.
Singh throws a lazy right hand but Slade sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Slade throws a big counter combination but Singh scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Singh throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Singh looks to land a left hand but Slade moved out of range nicely.
Singh wants to slow Slade down by chopping away at his legs.
Slade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Slade is looking for a counter combo.
Slade throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Singh.
Singh misses with an uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Slade.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Singh finds it's target.
Singh with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Slade drives through with a takedown into guard.
Slade throws a big elbow that misses.
Slade will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Slade trying to control the position from guard on top but Singh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Singh is controlling Slade's posture.
We've been informed that Singh has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Slade working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Slade throws an elbow that misses. Singh uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Slade's guard. Nice move by Singh!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slade is pulling down on Singh's head to control his posture.
Singh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Slade is keeping the position for now.
Slade being controlled here, momentarily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Slade holds on and takes a little breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arshnoor Singh dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyrone Slade's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Singh is looking to score with low kicks.
Singh swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Singh cracks the inside of Slade's front leg.
Slade lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Tyrone Slade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Singh misses with a hook
and Slade counters with a three punch combo that has Singh backing up. Singh nods at Slade to acknowledge the strikes.
Slade takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Singh swings for the body but Slade moves out of range.
Singh scores with a jab. Slade acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Slade avoids a kick to the body.
Slade appears to be looking for a big counter.
Slade slips a jab from Singh.
Slade fires out a quick counter leg kick but Singh just manages to avoid it.
Slade feints a jab promting Singh to slip. Slade then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Singh slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Singh jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Arshnoor Singh seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Singh fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Slade.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Slade lands a nice hook to Singh's body. Singh takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Slade is looking to wear down Singh with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A big left from Singh misses.
Slade seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Slade rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Singh moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Singh comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Slade throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Singh was covering up waiting for the punch and Slade finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Slade trying to control the position from guard on top but Singh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slade stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Singh swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Singh wants to stand but Slade is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slade throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Singh works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Singh is looking to stand up but Slade isn't so interested in that idea.
Slade is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Slade won't allow Singh to get back to his feet.
Slade trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Singh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Slade engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Slade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Singh manages to avoid it.
Slade connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good work by Singh as he checks the leg kick.
Singh misses with a low kick.
Arshnoor Singh is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Singh throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Singh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slade.
Slade takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Slade bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Slade scores with a hook.
Singh misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Slade. Singh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Slade shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Singh avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Singh can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Slade controls the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Slade slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Slade postures up in Singh's guard and throws a big left but Singh blocks it.
Slade is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Slade postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slade in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Slade content to stall in guard here.
Slade with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Slade dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tyrone Slade'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Singh chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A telegraphed right hand from Singh misses the target.
Singh throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Singh keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Singh swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Slade counters with a one-two to the body.
Singh moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Slade works over Singh's head and body with a nice combination.
It looks like Arshnoor Singh has been cut.
Singh takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Slade comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Singh. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A leg kick checked by Slade.
Slade looks to score with a jab to the body but Singh is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slade throws a body shot but no joy.
Slade avoids a kick to the body.
Jab by Slade.
Slade misses with the combination.
Slade backing away here, and Singh unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A slow jab from Slade misses its intended target.
Singh thuds his right hand into Slade's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Singh throws a looping overhand right but Slade ducks down to avoid it.
Singh misses with a shot to the body
and Slade counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Slade throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Singh throws a low kick but it's checked well by Slade.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Singh. Slade shrugs it off though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh missing with a left hand there. Slade was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Singh slips a jab and a cross from Slade.
Singh jabs Slade to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Slade misses with a takedown attempt - Singh sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Singh only half commits to the counter leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Singh misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Slade doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Slade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slade uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Singh.
Slade is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Slade on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Singh throws a leg kick which misses Slade's front leg but catches the back leg as Slade tries to avoid it.
Slade misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slade throws a one two combo.
Slade fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Slade throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Singh.
Slade uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Singh.
Singh feints and then cracks Slade's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Slade down.
A jab from Singh misses.
Slade looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Singh looks for the body kick but Slade saw that one coming.
Singh throws the kick towards the body but Slade avoids it.
Slade closes this distance looking for a takedown but Singh circles away.
Slade digs a good body shot into Singh's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh scores with a body shot.
Singh avoids the body shot from Slade.
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!
Slade misses with the combination.
Singh connects with a single shot there.
Slade throws a right and a left that both miss.
A low kick from Singh is predictable there
and Slade counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Good standup being displayed there by Singh as he connects with a hook.
Slade looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Singh attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Slade on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tyrone Slade.
I think Slade has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Arshnoor Singh!
An out of breath Arshnoor Singh 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Chandler (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dennis Page (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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159 lbs
33 - 17 - 0 |
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156 lbs
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Good wrestling
Lethal high kicks
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
33 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marcus Chandler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
33 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dennis Page!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Page scores with a jab to the body.
Chandler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Page.
Chandler checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Chandler misses the target.
Page lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Page slips under a jab from Chandler.
Page throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chandler.
Page connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chandler is rocked!
A jab from Chandler misses.
Chandler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chandler throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Page appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chandler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Page was well out of range. Poor timing from Chandler.
Chandler looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Chandler with a hook.
Page looks to land a left hand but Chandler moved out of range nicely.
Chandler cracks Page with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chandler showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Page.
Chandler wants to slow Page down by chopping away at his legs.
Chandler tries to move into range but Page moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Oh Chandler is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler connects with a solid leg kick.
Page walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chandler checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Chandler seems to have got his legs back now.
Chandler fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Page has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Chandler moves out of range of the strikes.
Chandler throws a shot from downtown. Page moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Page on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Chandler.
Page unleashes a big counter combination but Chandler bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Chandler throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Chandler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Page blocks a low kick nicely.
Chandler fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
Chandler has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Page.
Page moves out of range as Chandler throws a body kick.
Page throws a lazy right hand but Chandler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Chandler misses.
Chandler fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Page is out of range.
Chandler lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler throws an overhand right that lands on Page's shoulder, as Page tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler throws a right hand that misses
and Page cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Page moves out of range of the body kick from Chandler.
Page connects with a crisp jab.
Page checks a low kick from Chandler.
Chandler misses the shot to the body.
Chandler connects with the punch.
Chandler ducks under a wild hook from Page.
Chandler lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Chandler throws the kick towards the body but Page avoids it.
Page blocks the body kick.
Chandler throws a chopping leg kick but Page manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chandler misses with a kick to the body.
Page drops his hands momentarily and Chandler takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Page lands with a straight right. Chandler didn't see that one coming.
Page missing with a left hand there. Chandler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Marcus Chandler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slapping body kick lands there for Chandler.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whack! Page lands a heavy head kick that drops Chandler. The ref tackles Page to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Chandler was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Dennis Page! Dennis Page retains his featherweight title!
Dennis Page made sure to give a little speech post fight, saying 'WAR PIKEY'.
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