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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tomas Marley (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Santana (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Santana has chosen Check My Swag as his entrance music. Antonio Santana told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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147 lbs
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159 lbs
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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
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tomas Marley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Antonio Santana!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Santana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Marley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nice body kick from Marley.
Marley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santana throws an overhand right that lands on Marley's shoulder, as Marley tries to avoid the shot.
Santana throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Marley has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted - Redemption in the buildup to the fight.
Marley throws a nice outside leg kick.
Marley connects with an inside leg kick.
Jab by Marley.
Marley throws the left hand but Santana avoids the punch easily.
Nice straight punches there by Marley. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Marley.
Marley tries to move into range but Santana moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Marley misses with a hook. Santana ducked under it nicely.
Santana avoids a kick to the body.
Marley lands with a hook. Santana tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Santana feints and then cracks Marley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Marley down.
Santana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Marley.
Santana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santana throws a body punch but Marley moves out of range.
Marley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Santana was well out of range. Poor timing from Marley.
As Marley backs off Santana throws a huge counter combo but Marley manages to avoid it all.
Marley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Santana slips under a jab from Marley.
Santana doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab from Marley misses.
Marley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Marley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Santana moves into the clinch.
Marley misses with the head strike.
Santana blocks an uppercut.
Marley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Santana backwards.
Marley takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Tomas Marley has been cut.
Santana misses with a punch on the inside.
Marley can't find room to land a body shot as Santana controls the action.
Marley misses with a punch on the inside.
Santana pushes Marley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Marley.
A short body shot lands from Marley as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Marley fails to land.
Santana throws a punch but it's blocked by Marley.
Santana lands a left hand.
Marley presses Santana against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Santana fails to land.
Marley working aggressively here.
Marley can't find room to land a body shot as Santana controls the action.
Marley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Marley with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Santana pushes Marley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Marley makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Santana misses with the head strike.
Marley blocks an uppercut.
Marley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Marley misses with a knee strike.
Santana working aggressively here.
Marley prevents a body shot from Santana.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley prevents a body shot from Santana.
Marley lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Santana misses with a hook to the ribs.
Marley blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Santana throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Santana.
Santana misses with a knee to the head.
Santana tries to work over Marley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Santana.
Marley lands with a light punch inside.
Marley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Santana lands a right hand.
Santana tries a body shot but Marley blocks it.
Santana misses with some punches.
Santana lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Marley has a couple of punches blocked by Santana.
A short left from Marley.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marley blocks an elbow strike from Santana.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Santana blocking some punches.
Marley tries to throw a body punch but Santana avoids it by throwing Marley back against the cage.
A short left from Santana.
Marley blocking some punches.
Marley lands a left hand that snaps the head of Santana backwards.
Marley lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Santana.
Marley is trying to maintain a safe position but Santana gets an underhook and turns Marley into the cage.
Santana misses with a punch on the inside.
Marley lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Marley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Santana avoids it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Marley - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Santana tries to throw a body punch but Marley avoids it by throwing Santana back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Santana tries to throw a body punch but Marley avoids it by throwing Santana back against the cage.
Marley misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marley.
Marley swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tomas Marley dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tomas Marley's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Marley dips to his left and cracks Santana with an uppercut!
Santana is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
A leg kick checked by Marley.
Santana is still on wobbly legs! Can Marley finish him?
Santana fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Marley jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Santana seems to have recovered his senses.
Santana works Marley's body with a nice hook.
Some bone on bone action there as Marley checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Santana avoids the body shot from Marley.
Marley thows a left - swing and a miss!
Santana misses the shot to the body.
Santana tries a head kick but it misses.
Santana ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Santana throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Marley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Marley drops Santana with a naaaaasty hook - Santana is in real trouble here! Marley dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tomas Marley!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Tomas Marley made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vijay Singh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Wi Tu Lo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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205 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vijay Singh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Wi Tu Lo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lo throws a low kick but Singh avoids it.
Singh moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Lo tried to score with a low kick but Singh checks it.
Singh shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Singh lands a slapping body shot.
Singh wants to clinch up but Lo keeps it at a distance.
Singh misses with the combination.
Singh looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Lo misses the target.
Lo misses with a wild body shot.
Singh staying out of range there.
Singh tries to counter by clinching up but Lo breaks away and moves out of range.
Lo looks to land a left hand but Singh moved out of range nicely.
Lo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lo misses with a head kick.
Singh slips a jab from Lo.
Lo connects with a jab.
Lo moves out of range of the body kick from Singh.
Lo throws out a counter right but Singh avoids it with no problem.
Lo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Singh ducks under a wild hook from Lo.
Singh moves out of range as Lo strikes.
Lo throws a hook but Singh avoids it easily.
Singh connects with a crisp jab.
Singh lunges at Lo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lo's hand.
Lo dips to his left and cracks Singh with an uppercut!
Lo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lo throws a looping overhand right but Singh ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Singh. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lo tries to land a leg kick but Singh saw it coming and moves away.
Singh was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Singh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wi Tu Lo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Singh lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Singh slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lo. Singh does a little dance to reset his feet.
Singh staying out of range there.
Singh uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lo.
Lo misses with a looping right.
Lo looks to throw the jab but Singh is out of range.
Singh takes one to the side of the head.
Lo throws a shot from downtown. Singh moves away and avoids it.
Singh keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Singh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lo.
Lo throws a lazy uppercut
and Singh counters with a series of strikes. Lo will be more careful next time no doubt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lo.
A big right from Lo misses.
No joy there for Lo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Singh swivels and escapes.
Singh jabs Lo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A chopping leg kick lands by Singh.
Lo tries to land a leg kick but Singh saw it coming and moves away.
Lo misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Singh misses the target.
Lo misses with an uppercut.
Lo digs a good body shot into Singh's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh checks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Singh.
Singh stalks Lo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Lo's face. Lo staggers backwards, shaken.
Singh takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Singh.
Lo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Singh under the eye.
Lo misses with a straight right.
Lo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Singh.
Singh is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Singh has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lo.
Singh misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Lo misses.
Lo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Singh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wi Tu Lo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lo is looking to chop away at Singh's legs.
Lo throws a shot from downtown. Singh moves away and avoids it.
Lo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Singh.
Lo throws a looping overhand right but Singh ducks down to avoid it.
Singh takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lo takes a swing at Singh's ribcage but misses.
Singh swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Vijay Singh is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lo looks to land a left hand but Singh moved out of range nicely.
Singh 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.
Singh keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lo.
As Lo tries to get set, Singh tries to push him back and clinch up but Lo manages to avoid the attempt.
Lo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lo misses with a body shot.
Lo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Singh ducks under a wild hook from Lo.
A swing and a miss from Singh.
Singh misses with a double jab.
Lo misses with a hook.
A counter left hand to the body from Singh misses its target.
Lo misses with a lunging right hand
and Singh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lo throws out a leg kick but Singh moves out of range and Lo only half commits.
Singh lands with a cross.
Lo throws an overhand right that lands on Singh's shoulder, as Singh tries to avoid the shot.
Lo is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Singh gets a clinch.
Lo has a couple of punches blocked by Singh.
Singh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lo stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Singh tries a body shot but Lo blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Singh misses with some punches.
Lo blocks an uppercut.
Singh tries a body shot but Lo blocks it.
Lo slowing the pace effectively.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Singh creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Singh lands a body shot in the clinch.
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!
Lo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Singh lands a hook that snaps the head of Lo backwards.
Lo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circling - Lo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lo throws an off balance right hand
and Singh counters with an inside leg kick.
Lo misses with a low kick.
Lo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Singh moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Singh.
Singh misses with a wild body shot.
Singh tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Singh moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Singh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab lands there for Lo.
Lo lands a nice looking body shot.
Singh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lo throws a lazy right hand but Singh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lo connects with a right hand. Singh shakes it off.
Singh lands a nice leg kick that just misses Lo's sensitive parts.
Singh blocks a leg kick.
Singh on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Lo.
Lo throws a jab but it's blocked by Singh.
Singh ducks under a wild hook from Lo.
Lo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Singh avoids the head kick by Lo.
Singh connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lo. Lo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lo with a hook.
Singh lands a slapping body shot.
Lo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Singh. That did some damage!
Lo missing with a left hand there. Singh was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lo throws a lazy right hand but Singh sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lo looks to land a right hand but Singh moved out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wi Tu Lo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lo connects with an inside leg kick.
Lo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Singh counters with a nice uppercut.
Singh defending well as Lo loads up on a big left hand.
Lo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A cross from Singh lands.
No luck for Lo with that takedown attempt.
Lo throws a hook but Singh blocks it.
Lo throws out a leg kick but Singh moves out of range and Lo only half commits.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Singh walks into a jab.
Singh bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lo misses with a lunging right hand
and Singh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lo cracks Singh with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Singh throws a nice looking combination but Lo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A jab lands there for Singh.
A jab from Lo misses.
Singh uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lo.
Lo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Singh connects with a right hand. Lo shakes it off.
Lo throws a low kick, looking for Singh's leg but Singh calmly moves out of range.
Wi Tu Lo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice defenses there by Singh.
Lo throws a hook but Singh blocks it.
Singh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lo.
Lo throws a lazy uppercut
and Singh counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vijay Singh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Singh.
Lo connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lo misses with a straight left.
Singh is looking for a counter combo.
Lo walks into a left hand.
Lo looks to score with a jab to the body but Singh is just out of range.
Singh throws a big counter combination but Lo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Singh wants to clinch up but Lo keeps it at a distance.
Lo misses with a looping left.
Singh moves forwards but Lo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Singh slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Singh on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Singh's head backwards.
Singh moves into the clinch successfully.
Singh throws a head punch that misses.
Lo blocks an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lo tries to work over Singh's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Lo.
Singh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Singh misses with the head strike.
Singh blocking some punches.
Singh lands a left hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lo.
Wi Tu Lo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Singh misses with the head strike.
Lo pressing his opponent against the cage.
Singh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lo.
Singh misses with a short punch on the inside.
Singh misses with a punch on the inside.
Singh working aggressively here.
Singh misses with a hook from the clinch.
Singh misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Singh fails to land.
Singh tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Singh lands a nice shot to the body.
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 Vijay Singh.
I think Lo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wi Tu Lo!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Wi Tu Lo waved his t-shirt featuring MayheM sportswear's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stan Marsh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jason Morgan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stan Marsh has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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22 - 11 - 0 |
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247 lbs
28 - 20 - 1 |
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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
22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stan Marsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jason Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marsh jabs Morgan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Marsh cracks Morgan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Marsh misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Morgan.
Morgan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Morgan tries a head kick but it misses.
Morgan misses with a hook
and Marsh counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Morgan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Morgan clobbers Marsh with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Marsh feints and then cracks Morgan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Morgan down.
Marsh scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Morgan throws a head kick that misses
and Marsh counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marsh slips a jab from Morgan.
Marsh lands with a straight right. Morgan didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Morgan misses with a double jab
and Marsh cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marsh looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Morgan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Morgan misses the body punch
and Marsh makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Marsh scores with a hook.
Stan Marsh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marsh dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Morgan looks winded!
Marsh throws a lazy head kick
and Morgan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Marsh moves out of range of the strikes.
Marsh cracks Morgan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Morgan walks straight into a right hand from Marsh - that's dropped him! Marsh jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Morgan from any more punishment! Morgan complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Stan Marsh!
After winning the bout, Stan Marsh thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Jason Morgan had this to say: 'I'm so handsome i'm not surprised this guy was all over me'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Putin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Laverne Mazzola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Putin comes to the cage accompanied by "Ace of Spades" by Motorhead. Mazzola has chosen Il Canto Degli Italiani as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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165 lbs
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World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
31 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonas Putin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Laverne Mazzola!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Putin connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Mazzola does it's job there.
Putin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mazzola.
Mazzola throws out a counter right but Putin avoids it with no problem.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mazzola.
Putin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mazzola. Mazzola circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Mazzola works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Mazzola lands a nice leg kick that just misses Putin's sensitive parts.
We've been informed that Mazzola has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mazzola shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Putin as he avoids it easily.
Mazzola checks a low kick from Putin.
Putin clinches up against the cage.
Putin misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Mazzola.
Mazzola tries a body shot but Putin blocks it.
Putin misses with a body punch.
Putin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mazzola's elbow.
Mazzola is leaning against Putin and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Putin prevents a body shot from Mazzola.
Mazzola cracks Putin with a nice body shot.
Putin looking to slow down the pace here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mazzola.
Mazzola struggles to land a body shot inside as Putin controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Mazzola as the two fighters clinch.
Mazzola lands a left hand.
Putin swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazzola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Putin blocking some punches.
Mazzola throws a head punch that misses.
Mazzola tries to throw a body punch but Putin avoids it by throwing Mazzola back against the cage.
Mazzola tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Putin avoids it.
Mazzola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mazzola.
Putin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Putin lands a hook that snaps the head of Mazzola backwards.
Mazzola tries to throw a body punch but Putin avoids it by throwing Mazzola back against the cage.
Putin lands a hook that snaps the head of Mazzola backwards.
Putin throws a head punch that misses.
Putin looking to stall.
Putin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mazzola backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Putin fails to land.
Mazzola prevents a body shot from Putin.
A head punch on the inside from Putin fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Mazzola.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mazzola can't find room to land a body shot as Putin controls the action.
Mazzola tries to throw a body punch but Putin avoids it by throwing Mazzola back against the cage.
Mazzola lands a left hand that snaps the head of Putin backwards.
Putin swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazzola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Putin tries a body shot but Mazzola blocks it.
Mazzola lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Mazzola.
Mazzola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mazzola tries to work over Putin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mazzola can't find room to land a body shot as Putin controls the action.
Mazzola tries to work over Putin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mazzola misses with a punch to the body.
Mazzola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Putin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mazzola tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mazzola throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Putins head.
Good body shot from Putin.
Putin has a couple of punches blocked by Mazzola.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin lands a right hand.
Mazzola trying to land knees to the body.
Putin blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Putin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mazzola's elbow.
Putin scores with a shot to the side of Mazzola's head.
Mazzola misses with a punch to the body.
Mazzola misses with a hook to the ribs.
Putin misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short left from Mazzola.
Putin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Putin misses with the head strike.
Mazzola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Putin's elbow.
Mazzola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mazzola can't find room to land a body shot as Putin controls the action.
Mazzola blocks a body shot from Putin.
Mazzola misses with a body punch.
Putin prevents a body shot from Mazzola.
Putin blocks a body shot from Mazzola.
Mazzola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Putin prevents a body shot from Mazzola.
A right hook to the body lands for Putin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Putin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mazzola lands a shoulder strike.
Mazzola misses with a body punch.
Putin scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Putin prevents a body shot from Mazzola.
Mazzola takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mazzola.
Mazzola misses with the head strike.
A short right from Mazzola.
Putin throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Putin lands a body punch.
Mazzola tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Putin's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Mazzola.
Mazzola has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Putin is trying to keep an underhook but Mazzola manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Putin is looking to get back to is feet but Mazzola passes into side control.
Mazzola trying to control the action but Putin is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laverne Mazzola dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Putin scores with a hook.
Putin feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mazzola's calf.
Mazzola lands with a thumping leg kick.
Putin checks a leg kick nicely.
Mazzola takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mazzola missing with a left hand there. Putin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Putin doesn't manage to clinch there - Mazzola circles away.
Putin misses the shot to the body.
Mazzola blocks a jab.
Putin is looking to score with low kicks.
Mazzola misses with a low kick.
Putin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mazzola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin lands a leg kick that knocks Mazzola off balance momentarily.
Putin blocks a leg kick.
Putin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazzola manages to avoid it.
Putin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Putin scores with a hook.
We've been told by Putin's head coaches at LOD: Ground Zero that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Putin slips under a jab from Mazzola.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin lands a leg kick that knocks Mazzola off balance momentarily.
Putin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Putin lands a nice shot to the body.
Putin lands a jab to Mazzola's midsection.
Mazzola swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Putin.
Mazzola is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Putin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Putin scores with the left hand. Mazzola knows he should have avoided that one.
Mazzola shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Putin as he jumps to the side.
Putin scores with a body shot.
Putin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Putin throws a leg kick but Mazzola sees it coming and moves out of range.
Mazzola is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Putin.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Mazzola.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazzola working the head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Putin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Putin wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Putin takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Putin is looking to reverse the position.
Mazzola scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Putin to see if he's OK.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
An elbow from Mazzola crashes against the mat.
Mazzola landing a few strikes.
Mazzola postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Mazzola trying to control the position but Putin is working away.
Mazzola is chipping away with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Putin is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Mazzola has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Check out the look on Mazzola's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Mazzola creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Putin sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Mazzola wants to control but Putin is keeping him busy.
Mazzola working the ground and pound.
Putin can't do much from the bottom here.
Putin taking a bit of punishment here - Mazzola scoring with strikes.
Putin dodges the ground and pound from Mazzola.
Mazzola working the ground and pound but Putin is defending the strikes.
Mazzola working the head and body with strikes.
Mazzola is working Putin over with some ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mazzola scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Putin to see if he's OK.
Putin takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mazzola in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mazzola is looking to take a break and control but Putin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mazzola lands a nice forearm strike.
Mazzola wants to control but Putin is keeping him busy.
Mazzola misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mazzola has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mazzola landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mazzola lands a decent elbow from side control.
Mazzola throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Mazzola trying to control the position but Putin is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Laverne Mazzola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Putin misses with a looping left.
Mazzola fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Putin sprawls well initially but Mazzola persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mazzola wants to pass to mount but Putin is defending the position.
Putin is trying to control but can't.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mazzola lands a nice short elbow.
Mazzola looks to land a strike but Putin avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Mazzola throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Putin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mazzola is looking to escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin passes the guard and advances to mount!
Mazzola is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Mazzola working to try and regain half guard.
Mazzola is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Jonas Putin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mazzola can't escape the position.
Putin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Mazzola is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Putin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Putin avoids the attempt from Mazzola to control.
Laverne Mazzola is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mazzola wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Putin.
Mazzola is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Mazzola is looking to get to half guard.
Putin throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mazzola is looking to get to half guard.
Mazzola is trying to stand.
Mazzola sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Putin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jonas Putin showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Mazzola has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Laverne Mazzola!
Laverne Mazzola made sure to mention his sponsor, Bullet Proof System in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Artie DeVanzo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Serge Spectre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Spectre is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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179 lbs
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175 lbs
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Artie DeVanzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Serge Spectre!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeVanzo tries a head kick but it misses.
Spectre scores with a crisp jab that stopped DeVanzo in his tracks.
DeVanzo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spectre thuds a left hand into DeVanzo's body.
Spectre lands a nice hook to DeVanzo's body. DeVanzo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spectre connects with a right hand. DeVanzo shakes it off.
Spectre looks to land a right hand but DeVanzo moved out of range.
Spectre throws a sloppy body shot
and DeVanzo counters with a series of strikes. Spectre will be more careful next time no doubt.
Spectre swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling DeVanzo to counter with a crisp jab.
DeVanzo lands a really nice looking cross but Spectre seems unphased.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spectre misses with an uppercut. DeVanzo saw that one coming.
Spectre misses with a telegraphed body shot
and DeVanzo counters with an outside leg kick.
DeVanzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
DeVanzo ducks right into an uppercut from Spectre.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spectre. DeVanzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from DeVanzo misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeVanzo closes the distance and pushes Spectre back into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Spectre.
Spectre lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
DeVanzo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spectre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
DeVanzo swings away with a body shot that misses
and Spectre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spectre cracks DeVanzo with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Spectre with a hook.
Spectre lands a jab to DeVanzo's midsection.
DeVanzo has Spectre up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice left hand lands by DeVanzo.
Spectre avoiding damage as DeVanzo throws knees to the body.
DeVanzo misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spectre has a couple of punches blocked by DeVanzo.
Spectre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeVanzo misses with a short punch on the inside.
DeVanzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeVanzo lands with a right to the head.
DeVanzo tries to work over Spectre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Spectre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DeVanzo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Spectre has a couple of punches blocked by DeVanzo.
Spectre managing to block the knees to the body from DeVanzo.
DeVanzo pushes Spectre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
DeVanzo works on Spectre's body with a couple of short punches.
DeVanzo misses with a punch on the inside.
DeVanzo prevents a body shot from Spectre.
Spectre has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
DeVanzo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
DeVanzo misses with some punches.
Spectre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Spectre misses its intended target.
DeVanzo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spectre fails to land with a series of punches.
A counter left hand to the body from DeVanzo misses its target.
Spectre with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spectre misses with a telegraphed body shot
and DeVanzo counters with a two punch combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Spectre there.
Jab from Spectre.
Spectre is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! DeVanzo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
DeVanzo scoring well with a low kick there.
Spectre misses with a hook
and DeVanzo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
DeVanzo looks to land a left hand but Spectre moved out of range nicely.
Spectre slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Spectre misses with a body punch
and DeVanzo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
DeVanzo moves in looking to clinch but Spectre pushes him off.
Spectre gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows DeVanzo to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
DeVanzo slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from DeVanzo.
Spectre trying to control but DeVanzo postures up.
DeVanzo tries to pass the half guard into mount. Spectre knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Spectre actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spectre is trying to maintain the position but DeVanzo is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Spectre gets full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Artie DeVanzo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Spectre misses with a hook. DeVanzo ducked under it nicely.
DeVanzo lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
DeVanzo walks into a straight right hand from Spectre.
DeVanzo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spectres jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Spectre swings and misses with a shot to the body
and DeVanzo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
DeVanzo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Spectre bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of DeVanzo's head.
DeVanzo lands a leg kick that knocks Spectre off balance momentarily.
Spectre 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.
DeVanzo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeVanzo misses with a straight right.
Serge Spectre seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spectre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from DeVanzo.
Spectre wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
DeVanzo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Serge Spectre seems to be getting the better of the standup.
DeVanzo misses with the body kick
and Spectre counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spectre tries to free his leg and advance position but DeVanzo is retaining full guard.
Spectre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DeVanzo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
DeVanzo keeping moving, preventing Spectre from controlling successfully.
DeVanzo controls Spectre momentarily but Spectre frees himself.
Spectre throws an elbow that misses. DeVanzo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Spectre's guard. Nice move by DeVanzo!
Spectre wants to sweep here but DeVanzo controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Spectre manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. DeVanzo manages to get himself to full guard.
Spectre wants to pass the guard but DeVanzo is keeping the position.
Spectre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DeVanzo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Spectre throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as DeVanzo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Spectre tries to free his leg and advance position but DeVanzo is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeVanzo keeping moving, preventing Spectre from controlling successfully.
Spectre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Spectre postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Spectre loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
DeVanzo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
DeVanzo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spectre throws out the jab.
DeVanzo staying out of range there.
DeVanzo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Spectre misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from DeVanzo misses the target.
DeVanzo takes one on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeVanzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spectre.
DeVanzo is looking to counter punch.
DeVanzo throws a looping overhand right but Spectre ducks down to avoid it.
DeVanzo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Spectre lands a jab to the nose.
Spectre has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A jab from Spectre misses.
DeVanzo lands a body shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for DeVanzo.
Good leg kick by DeVanzo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
DeVanzo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
DeVanzo throws a leg kick but Spectre sees it coming and moves out of range.
Spectre changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. DeVanzo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
DeVanzo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Spectre wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
DeVanzo wants to control but Spectre postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Serge Spectre showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
DeVanzo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spectre.
DeVanzo throws a chopping leg kick but Spectre manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Spectre checks a leg kick.
Spectre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Spectre shoots in for a takedown but DeVanzo shows good takedown defense.
Spectre checks a low kick from DeVanzo.
Spectre misses with a right hand
and DeVanzo counters with a stiff right hand.
Spectre on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Spectre throws a body shot but no joy.
Spectre throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Spectre throws a series of punches but DeVanzo avoids them all with ease.
Spectre gets tackled into the cage by DeVanzo. DeVanzo maintains the clinch.
DeVanzo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Spectre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Spectre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but DeVanzo moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeVanzo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Spectre on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
DeVanzo is looking to clinch but Spectre is avoiding it.
Spectre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and DeVanzo counters with a good low kick that Spectre was not able to check.
Spectre throws a shot from downtown. DeVanzo moves away and avoids it.
Spectre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DeVanzo.
Spectre misses with a hook
and DeVanzo counters with a nice uppercut.
Spectre looks to throw the jab but DeVanzo is out of range.
DeVanzo throwing a counter right hand but Spectre manages to avoid it.
Spectre moves into range and connects with a jab.
Spectre waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract DeVanzo.
DeVanzo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spectre ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spectre misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spectre jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Spectre looks to land a combination but DeVanzo avoids it well.
Spectre's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
DeVanzo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spectre.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spectre uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A cross from Spectre lands.
DeVanzo slips a jab from Spectre.
DeVanzo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spectre.
Spectre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spectre connects with a crisp jab.
DeVanzo takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
DeVanzo ducks right into an uppercut from Spectre.
DeVanzo delivers a nice body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spectre uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Spectre stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
DeVanzo takes one to the chin there.
Spectre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but DeVanzo was well out of range. Poor timing from Spectre.
DeVanzo darts in and clinches Spectre up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, DeVanzo scores with a nice short uppercut.
DeVanzo misses with a body punch.
Artie DeVanzo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
DeVanzo is working Spectre over against the cage.
Spectre working aggressively here.
Spectre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spectre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spectre lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Spectre swings wildly with an uppercut but DeVanzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spectre tries to work over DeVanzo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeVanzo landing knees to the body.
DeVanzo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Spectre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeVanzo misses with a punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A right hook to the body lands for Spectre.
DeVanzo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spectre tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeVanzo tries to work over Spectre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DeVanzo with a knee to the head.
Spectre takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Spectre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
DeVanzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spectre's elbow.
DeVanzo tries to work over Spectre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Spectre.
A right handed body shot lands from Spectre.
DeVanzo has a couple of punches blocked by Spectre.
Spectre throws a punch but it's blocked by DeVanzo.
DeVanzo trying to land knees to the body.
Spectre blocks a body shot from DeVanzo.
DeVanzo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
DeVanzo swings wildly with an uppercut but Spectre uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from DeVanzo.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Serge Spectre.
I think Spectre has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Artie DeVanzo!
A victorious Artie DeVanzo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trey Brown (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Frank Nada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Trey Brown could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Frank Nada's chin.
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177 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trey Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Frank Nada!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nada misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Brown misses the target.
Brown throws a leg kick but Nada checks it.
Brown has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hell's Balls NY Hellcademy in the buildup to the fight.
Nada tests Brown's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brown slips a straight right by Nada.
Brown lands a big head kick that sends Nada tumbling to the mat! Brown takes a step backwards and waves Nada back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Nada is rocked!
Nada misses with a takedown attempt
and Brown counters with a big left hand that crumples Nada! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Trey Brown!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Arni Jarnkarl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Titan Rain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rain has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arni Jarnkarl!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 4 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Titan Rain!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rain takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Rain is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rain throws an overhand right that lands on Jarnkarl's shoulder, as Jarnkarl tries to avoid the shot.
Jarnkarl was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Jarnkarl takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rain sizes up Jarnkarl with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jarnkarl seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jarnkarl cracks the inside of Rain's front leg.
Rain misses with a low kick.
Jarnkarl throws a head kick that misses.
Jarnkarl moves out of range of the strikes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Jarnkarl, right into the meat.
Rain misses with a body shot.
Rain throws a body punch but Jarnkarl moves out of range.
Jarnkarl fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rain.
Rain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rain throws a lazy right hand but Jarnkarl sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rain moves out of range of the body kick from Jarnkarl.
Rain jabs Jarnkarl to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rain just misses with a punch to the body.
Rain is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Jarnkarl rather than just go for the knockout.
Jarnkarl throws a leg kick which misses Rain's front leg but catches the back leg as Rain tries to avoid it.
Jarnkarl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rain.
A bone on bone clash there as Jarnkarl blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rain throws a leg kick but Jarnkarl checks it.
Jarnkarl throws a body kick that misses.
Rain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jarnkarl.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rain, right into the meat.
Rain connects with an inside leg kick.
A head kick by Jarnkarl misses
and Rain connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jarnkarl lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jarnkarl uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rain.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rain.
Rain staying out of range there.
Rain missing with a left hand there. Jarnkarl was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Rain misses.
Jarnkarl finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jarnkarl on the side of the head.
A head kick from Jarnkarl lands but Rain takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jarnkarl tries to clinch but Rain moves out of range.
Rain looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Jarnkarl is fending him off so far but Rain persists. Nope, Jarnkarl circles away and we're back to standing.
Rain throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Jarnkarl blocks the leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl misses with a low kick as Rain jumps back.
Rain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rain checks a low kick from Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl motions for Rain to come forward. Jarnkarl throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jarnkarl avoids the body shot from Rain.
Jarnkarl misses with a jab to the body
letting Rain counter with a right hand.
Jarnkarl throws a leg kick
and Rain counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Rain misses.
Rain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jarnkarl scores with a head kick.
Jarnkarl lands with an overhand left.
Rain throws a shot to the body.
Jarnkarl avoids the body shot from Rain.
Rain 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.
Jarnkarl misses with a leg kick
and Rain counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkarl on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jarnkarl misses with a leg kick.
Jarnkarl avoids a kick to the body.
Jarnkarl throws a leg kick but Rain sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Rain thumps Jarnkarl with a low kick.
Rain misses the shot to the body.
Jarnkarl lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rain connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Jarnkarl's hands.
Jarnkarl takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jarnkarl swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jarnkarl tries to move into range but Rain moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jarnkarl takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rain keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rain fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jarnkarl manages to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jarnkarl.
Rain tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Jarnkarl is able to avoid easily.
Jarnkarl connects with a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rain walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jarnkarl checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jarnkarl looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jarnkarl throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rain.
Rain does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jarnkarl throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jarnkarl lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rain's sensitive parts.
Jarnkarl connects with a solid leg kick.
Jarnkarl throws a sloppy head kick and Rain moves out of range easily.
Rain changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jarnkarl misses with a low kick.
Jarnkarl scores with a decent looking hook.
Rain avoids the body shot from Jarnkarl.
Rain's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jarnkarl wants to slow Rain down by chopping away at his legs.
Rain lands a nice shot that snaps Jarnkarl's head back.
Rain with a nice cross.
Rain takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rain displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jarnkarl throws out the jab.
Jarnkarl shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A shot to the liver by Rain. Beautiful body shot.
Rain scores with a sloppy right hand. Jarnkarl should have avoided that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Titan Rain will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Jarnkarl lands with an overhand left.
Rain throws a lazy body kick
and Jarnkarl counters with a three punch combo that has Rain backing up. Rain nods at Jarnkarl to acknowledge the strikes.
Rain misses with a low kick.
Jarnkarl with a hook.
Rain looking to score a takedown here. Jarnkarl is defending well but Rain drives through and ends up in Jarnkarl's guard.
Jarnkarl has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Rain has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jarnkarl's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jarnkarl lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jarnkarl misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jarnkarl lands with a left to the head.
Rain stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rain has a couple of punches blocked by Jarnkarl.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rain.
Rain working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rain's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rain misses with an uppercut.
Jarnkarl ducks under a wild hook from Rain.
Jarnkarl throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarnkarl misses with a jab to the body
and Rain counters with a stiff right hand.
Jarnkarl takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jarnkarl throws a low kick but Rain avoids it.
Jarnkarl misses with a body shot
and Rain counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jarnkarl avoids the body shot from Rain.
Jarnkarl misses with an uppercut.
Jarnkarl misses with a body shot.
Jarnkarl keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rain throws a body shot but no joy.
Rain throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Rain just misses with a punch to the body.
Jarnkarl displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rain throws out the jab.
Jarnkarl throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut there from Rain.
Jarnkarl thows a body kick. Rain tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jarnkarl fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rain manages to avoid it.
Rain lands a nice hook to Jarnkarl's body. Jarnkarl takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rain avoids the body shot from Jarnkarl.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rain! But no joy.
Jarnkarl lands a nice shot that snaps Rain's head back.
Rain looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rain moves out of range as Jarnkarl throws a body kick.
Jarnkarl throws a solid leg kick but Rain takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jarnkarl.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rain connects with a body shot that sends Jarnkarl's belly button to the back.
Titan Rain seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jarnkarl does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Rain doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jarnkarl throws a lazy right hand but Rain sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rain is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jarnkarl with a body shot.
Jarnkarl misses with a hook to the body
and Rain counters with a nice uppercut.
Jarnkarl's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rain connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jarnkarl scrambles back to his feet.
Jarnkarl keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rain lands a lovely overhand right.
Jarnkarl slips a jab from Rain.
A low kick from Jarnkarl is predictable there
and Jarnkarl takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jarnkarl chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Arni Jarnkarl is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rain dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rain jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rain throws a shot to the body.
Jarnkarl lands a slapping body shot.
Jarnkarl tries to score with a low kick but Rain moves his leg out of the way.
Rain throws a looping overhand right but Jarnkarl ducks down to avoid it.
Jarnkarl throws a big counter combination but Rain scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Jarnkarl takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rain scores with a leg kick.
Jarnkarl throws a leg kick but Rain checks it.
Jarnkarl throws a head kick that misses.
Jarnkarl looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Jarnkarl checks a leg kick.
Jarnkarl tries to score with a low kick but Rain moves his leg out of the way.
Rain wants to land a leg kick but Jarnkarl is out of range.
Jarnkarl takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rain takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jarnkarl scores with a leg kick.
Rain shoots in for a takedown but Jarnkarl shows good takedown defense.
Jarnkarl throws a quick inside leg kick.
Jarnkarl tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jarnkarl misses with a low kick.
Jarnkarl takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rain darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jarnkarl slips a straight right by Rain.
No joy there for Rain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jarnkarl scores with a head kick. Rain tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jarnkarl chopping away at his opponent's legs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jarnkarl checks a leg kick.
Jarnkarl looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jarnkarl throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jarnkarl takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jarnkarl tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rain was well out of range. Poor timing from Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl looks to score with a jab to the body but Rain is just out of range.
Rain steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jarnkarl moves away from the strike by Rain.
Jarnkarl uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rain.
Good standup being displayed there by Rain as he connects with a hook.
Jarnkarl waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rain.
Rain stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jarnkarl.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Titan Rain will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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.
Rain with a jab.
Jarnkarl misses with a body shot.
Rain throws out a counter right but Jarnkarl avoids it with no problem.
Rain chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jarnkarl can pounce on him.
Rain throws a looping overhand right but Jarnkarl ducks down to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Jarnkarl tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rain avoids a kick to the body.
Jarnkarl lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jarnkarl on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Rain finds it's way through Jarnkarl's defenses.
Rain connects with a body shot.
Jarnkarl throws a looping overhand right but Rain ducks down to avoid it.
Jarnkarl throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice jab there from Rain.
Jarnkarl throws a body shot but no joy.
Rain closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Jarnkarl quickly recovers to half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jarnkarl is looking to improve his position.
Rain working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rain has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rain looks to land a strike but Jarnkarl avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Rain throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rain content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rain postures up in Jarnkarl's guard and throws a big left but Jarnkarl blocks it.
Rain passes into half guard.
Jarnkarl is looking to escape.
Rain looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Jarnkarl with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rain is controlling the pace.
Ground and pound from Rain.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rain thows a huge punch but Jarnkarl dodges it nicely.
Jarnkarl is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Jarnkarl on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rain takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rain looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Rain is thwarting Jarnkarl's attempts to control the position.
Jarnkarl is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rain seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Jarnkarl wants to improve his position but Rain is controlling well.
Rain working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rain throwing shots but Jarnkarl is blocking nicely.
Jarnkarl is trying to stand.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rain connects with a nice short shot to Jarnkarl's temple.
Rain is looking to take a break and control but Jarnkarl is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rain thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rain looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nice strikes from Rain there.
Rain stops Jarnkarl from getting back to his feet.
Jarnkarl is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Titan Rain has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rain scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Titan Rain really dominated that round.
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.
Jarnkarl throws a leg kick
and Rain counters with a single leg into guard. Jarnkarl didn't expect that.
Jarnkarl uses the cage to get back to his feet.
A punch combination from Jarnkarl misses.
Jarnkarl throws a low kick but Rain avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Rain misses.
Jarnkarl displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rain throws out the jab.
Jarnkarl looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jarnkarl has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rain.
Rain connects with the punch.
Jarnkarl blocks the body kick.
Jarnkarl fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rain just manages to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A low kick from Jarnkarl misses
and Rain counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jarnkarl lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jarnkarl pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rain wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rain connects with a looping right hand.
Rain lunges at Jarnkarl with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jarnkarl's hand.
Rain moves into the clinch.
Rain softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jarnkarl misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Rain.
Still in the clinch, Jarnkarl scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rain prevents a body shot from Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jarnkarl tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rain's elbow.
A short left from Rain.
Titan Rain seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rain.
Rain lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jarnkarl is rocked!
Rain has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jarnkarl avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Oh Jarnkarl is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jarnkarl throws a punch but it's blocked by Rain.
Jarnkarl seems to have got his legs back now.
Rain throws a punch but it's blocked by Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jarnkarl struggles to land a body shot inside as Rain controls his hands.
Rain has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jarnkarl seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rain can turn it around.
Jarnkarl misses with a body punch.
Rain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rain prevents a body shot from Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl lands with a good tight uppercut to the 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!
Rain stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rain has a couple of punches blocked by Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rain lands with a right to the head.
Jarnkarl blocks an uppercut.
Jarnkarl digs a right hand into Rain's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rain's gas tank.
Rain is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jarnkarl pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nice body punch from Rain - that landed with a thud.
Rain is trying to pull guard but Jarnkarl has him pressed against the cage.
Arni Jarnkarl has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Titan Rain.
Rain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jarnkarl lands with a short shot to the head.
Jarnkarl misses with a body punch.
Rain blocks a body shot from Jarnkarl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jarnkarl swings wildly with an uppercut but Rain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jarnkarl misses with a body punch.
Jarnkarl makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rain has a couple of punches blocked by Jarnkarl.
Rain lands a shot to the body.
Rain working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jarnkarl.
Rain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rain lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jarnkarl backwards.
Jarnkarl's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jarnkarl misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jarnkarl working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Jarnkarl as the two fighters clinch.
Jarnkarl throws a punch but it's blocked by Rain.
Jarnkarl works on Rain's body with a couple of short punches.
Jarnkarl blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jarnkarl lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rain tries to throw a body punch but Jarnkarl avoids it by throwing Rain back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl avoiding damage.
Jarnkarl blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rain working aggressively here.
Jarnkarl lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rain backwards.
Rain misses with the head strike.
Rain takes a shot to the head.
Jarnkarl breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jarnkarl looks to land a left hand but Rain moved out of range nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Titan Rain will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Rain lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jarnkarl moves away.
Jarnkarl throws the kick towards the body but Rain avoids it.
Jarnkarl lands a nice looking kick to the body. Rain takes a step back to recover.
Rain keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Jarnkarl throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Rain's head.
Rain thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jarnkarl if he has to take too many more of those.
Rain misses with a takedown attempt - Jarnkarl sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jarnkarl connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jarnkarl digs a good body shot into Rain's ribs.
Rain takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Jarnkarl moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jarnkarl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rain connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rain throws a leg kick but Jarnkarl moved away.
Rain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jarnkarl half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jarnkarl throws a hook but Rain avoids it easily.
Jarnkarl slips a jab from Rain.
Jarnkarl appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jarnkarl keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rain with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jarnkarl lands a really nice looking cross but Rain seems unphased.
Rain misses with a low kick.
Jarnkarl swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rain misses with a double jab.
Jarnkarl uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rain.
Jarnkarl pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jarnkarl connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jarnkarl pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rain is out of range and Jarnkarl settles back down.
Jarnkarl looks to score with a jab to the body but Rain is just out of range.
Arni Jarnkarl has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkarl throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good work by Rain as he checks the leg kick.
Jarnkarl looks to score with a jab to the body but Rain is just out of range.
Jarnkarl takes one to the chin there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jarnkarl blocks a jab.
Jarnkarl throws a shot from downtown. Rain moves away and avoids it.
Jarnkarl throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jarnkarl swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rain! But no joy.
Jarnkarl misses with a wild body shot.
Rain with a hook.
Rain avoids the body shot from Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rain throws out a powerful jab.
Nice defenses there by Rain.
Rain lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jarnkarl at a distance.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rain.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkarl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rain.
Rain scores with a hook to the body. Jarnkarl takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jarnkarl falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rain counters with a stiff right hand.
Jarnkarl misses with a left hand
and Rain counters with a straight right hand.
Jarnkarl swings for the body but Rain moves out of range.
Rain moves into the clinch.
Jarnkarl lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jarnkarl tries to work over Rain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rain breaks from the clinch.
Jarnkarl blocks a head kick by Rain.
Rain stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jarnkarl takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rain throws a shot to the body.
Jarnkarl throws a leg kick but Rain moved away.
Rain changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
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!
Jarnkarl takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jarnkarl throws a body shot but no joy.
Jarnkarl attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Jarnkarl uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rain.
A quick step to the side and Jarnkarl tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rain checks a leg kick.
Rain cracks Jarnkarl with an open hand slap.
Rain rushes Jarnkarl and presses him up against the cage.
Rain scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jarnkarl tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Jarnkarl.
Jarnkarl working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jarnkarl creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rain goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jarnkarl prevents it.
Rain swings wildly with an uppercut but Jarnkarl uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jarnkarl tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rain's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Jarnkarl.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Titan Rain.
Well Rain has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Titan Rain!
Titan Rain is the new bantamweight champion!
A very excited looking Titan Rain rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Curry (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and TJ Heisman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Curry comes to the cage accompanied by Molly Malone - The Dubliners. Arthur Curry has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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275 lbs
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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
25 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arthur Curry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, TJ Heisman!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curry throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Curry lands a leg kick that knocks Heisman off balance momentarily.
Curry doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Heisman misses its intended target.
Curry is looking to counter punch.
Heisman blocks a head kick by Curry.
Curry ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Heisman checks a leg kick nicely.
Curry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Curry throws a jab but it's blocked by Heisman.
Curry throws a jab but it's blocked by Heisman.
Nice cross by Curry.
Curry has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Bjorn's Elite Team in the buildup to the fight.
Curry takes one to the side of the head.
Curry feints and then cracks Heisman's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Heisman down.
Heisman takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Curry bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Curry throws a body punch but Heisman moves out of range.
Heisman throws a head kick that Curry semi-blocks.
Curry takes a swing at Heisman's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both fighters circling a little - Heisman finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Curry takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Heisman lands a head kick!
It looks like Arthur Curry has been cut.
Heisman misses with a body shot.
Curry swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Curry lands a nice leg kick that just misses Heisman's sensitive parts.
Heisman throws a jab but it's blocked by Curry.
Heisman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Curry.
Curry connects with a right hand. Heisman shakes it off.
Heisman lands with an overhand left.
Heisman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Heisman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Curry throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heisman. Curry does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heisman doesn't manage to clinch there - Curry circles away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Curry throws a solid leg kick but Heisman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Curry.
Heisman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Curry.
Heisman thumps Curry with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Curry misses.
TJ Heisman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curry takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Curry cracks Heisman with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Curry's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Curry duly obliges.
Curry walks into a straight right hand from Heisman.
Crunch! Curry slams his shin into Heisman's torso.
Curry throws a hook to the side of Heisman's head but Heisman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Curry avoids the body shot from Heisman.
And Curry counters with a quick kick to the body but Heisman blocks it.
Heisman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curry turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Heisman gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Curry tries to throw a body punch but Heisman avoids it by throwing Curry back against the cage.
Curry misses with a short punch on the inside.
Heisman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heisman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Curry.
Heisman blocking some punches.
Heisman throws a punch but it's blocked by Curry.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curry can't find room to land a body shot as Heisman controls the action.
Curry lands a body punch in the clinch.
Heisman throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Curry.
Curry throws a head punch that misses.
Heisman blocks a body shot from Curry.
Curry lands with a left to the head.
Heisman misses with the head strike.
Curry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Heisman.
Heisman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Heisman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Heisman.
Heisman throws a punch but it's blocked by Curry.
Heisman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heisman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Curry.
Curry is breathing heavily.
Curry swings wildly with an uppercut but Heisman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curry lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heisman backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heisman breaks the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big left from Curry misses.
Heisman fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Curry slips a jab and a cross from Heisman.
Curry looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Curry throws a sloppy head kick and Heisman moves out of range easily.
Heisman moves into the clinch successfully.
Heisman manages to break the clinch.
Curry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Heisman feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Currys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Curry throws a lazy head kick
and Heisman counters with a nice uppercut.
Heisman feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Curry's calf.
Heisman looks to land a combination. Curry sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heisman tries to clinch but Curry is having none of it.
Curry fires out a quick counter leg kick but Heisman just manages to avoid it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Curry.
Curry scores with a three punch combo!
Heisman lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but TJ Heisman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Arthur Curry's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Heisman throws out a loose jab but Curry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Curry keeps the fight on the outside.
Heisman lands a jab.
Heisman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Heisman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Curry tries to throw a body punch but Heisman avoids it by throwing Curry back against the cage.
Heisman pushes Curry back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Curry throws a punch but it's blocked by Heisman.
Curry misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heisman has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Curry seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Heisman can turn it around.
TJ Heisman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch on the inside from Heisman fails to land.
Heisman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Curry lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curry has a couple of punches blocked by Heisman.
Heisman blocks an uppercut.
Heisman has Curry pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Curry.
Heisman blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heisman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Curry misses with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Heisman.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Heisman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Curry backwards.
Heisman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heisman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Heisman lands a left hand.
Curry is rocked!
Heisman lands an uppercut.
Oh Curry is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Heisman lands a body punch in the clinch.
Heisman creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Curry with a big uppercut! Curry tries to clinch up but Heisman pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Curry to the mat! Curry covers up and Heisman unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). TJ Heisman!
TJ Heisman thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Arthur Curry had this to say: 'I am hanging my gloves up for good. Just sparring and that is it.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bo Juggernaut (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Charles DaCoca (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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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
29 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bo Juggernaut!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Charles DaCoca!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Juggernaut feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to DaCoca's calf.
DaCoca throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Juggernaut tries to clinch there but DaCoca circles away.
Juggernaut fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with DaCoca, pushing him back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Juggernaut throws an elbow but misses.
Juggernaut blocking some punches.
Juggernaut blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Juggernaut tries a knee to the head but DaCoca blocks it.
Juggernaut lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Juggernaut utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Juggernaut holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Juggernaut.
It looks like Charles DaCoca has been cut.
DaCoca throws a head punch that misses.
Juggernaut lands a shoulder strike.
Juggernaut misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Juggernaut taking a breather.
DaCoca swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juggernaut looks to throw an elbow but misses.
DaCoca misses with a shot to the kidneys.
DaCoca has a couple of punches blocked by Juggernaut.
DaCoca misses with a short punch on the inside.
DaCoca lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
DaCoca lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
DaCoca misses with the head strike.
DaCoca lands a left hand that snaps the head of Juggernaut backwards.
DaCoca swings away with an uppercut that misses.
DaCoca takes an elbow to the temple.
Juggernaut tries a body shot but DaCoca blocks it.
DaCoca lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
DaCoca prevents a body shot from Juggernaut.
DaCoca struggles to land a body shot inside as Juggernaut controls his hands.
DaCoca makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
DaCoca holding his opponent close, against the cage.
DaCoca working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Juggernaut pushes DaCoca back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Juggernaut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Juggernaut gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Juggernaut creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Juggernaut lands an uppercut.
DaCoca is working Juggernaut over against the cage.
Juggernaut misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Juggernaut trying to land knees to the body.
DaCoca can't find room to land a body shot as Juggernaut controls the action.
DaCoca makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Juggernaut trying to stall but DaCoca improves his position.
DaCoca presses Juggernaut against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Juggernaut tries to work over DaCoca's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
DaCoca can't find room to land a body shot as Juggernaut controls the action.
DaCoca avoiding damage as Juggernaut throws knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DaCoca avoids the elbow strike from Juggernaut, against the cage.
Juggernaut lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
DaCoca has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Juggernaut seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if DaCoca can turn it around.
Juggernaut using the Thai plumb to throw knees but DaCoca has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
DaCoca lands a left hand.
Juggernaut doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DaCoca dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
DaCoca tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
I was talking to Juggernaut's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Juggernaut cracks DaCoca with a nice body shot.
DaCoca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Juggernaut's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from DaCoca fails to land.
DaCoca has Juggernaut pressed against the cage.
DaCoca has a couple of punches blocked by Juggernaut.
DaCoca takes an elbow to the forehead.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Juggernaut.
Juggernaut working some nice short punches in the clinch.
DaCoca will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Juggernaut up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Juggernaut blocks an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
DaCoca goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Juggernaut lands an elbow inside that DaCoca shrugs off.
That has opened up Charles DaCoca's cut even more.
This has been an exciting period of action!
DaCoca's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Juggernaut lands a knee to the head.
Juggernaut softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The cut above Charles DaCoca's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
DaCoca misses with a hook to the ribs.
Juggernaut lands an elbow that stopped DaCoca in his tracks for a moment.
Juggernaut cracks DaCoca with a nice body shot.
Juggernaut misses with a short punch on the inside.
Juggernaut lands an elbow that stopped DaCoca in his tracks for a moment.
Charles DaCoca's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Charles DaCoca's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bo Juggernaut!
A very excited looking Bo Juggernaut made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Charles DaCoca was interviewed post fight and said 'That was unexpected.. Well done.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Grigori Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cinder Smaug (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Rasputin might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Symphony of Destruction. This should be a great matchup!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Grigori Rasputin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cinder Smaug!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smaug wants to slow Rasputin down by chopping away at his legs.
Rasputin throwing a counter right hand but Smaug manages to avoid it.
Rasputin takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rasputin misses with a kick to the body.
Rasputin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smaug.
Smaug darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Smaug moves out of range as Rasputin throws a body kick.
Rasputin throws a looping overhand right but Smaug ducks down to avoid it.
Smaug just misses with a punch to the body.
Smaug lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Smaug tries to close the distance and clinch but Rasputin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
It appears Rasputin was looking to counter with a kick there.
Smaug takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Smaug missing with a left hand there. Rasputin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rasputin throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Smaug looks winded!
Rasputin looks for the body kick but Smaug saw that one coming.
Smaug moves out of range of the strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smaug loads up on a big right hand but Rasputin slips the punch.
Smaug tries to clinch there but Rasputin circles away.
Smaug has closed the distance and engaged Rasputin in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smaug swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rasputin blocks an uppercut.
Rasputin gets through Smaug's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Smaug digs a right hand underneath Rasputin's ribcage. Rasputin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Smaug lands a body punch.
Rasputin lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Rasputin.
A right hook to the body lands for Rasputin.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rasputin.
Rasputin tries to throw a body punch but Smaug avoids it by throwing Rasputin back against the cage.
Smaug's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rasputin misses with an elbow strike.
Rasputin throws an elbow but it misses.
Rasputin tries to throw a body punch but Smaug avoids it by throwing Rasputin back against the cage.
Rasputin lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Cinder Smaug has been cut.
Rasputin struggles to land a body shot inside as Smaug controls his hands.
Smaug is looking to control Rasputin's arms but Rasputin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Smaug has his back to the cage.
Smaug stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The referee is keeping an eye on Smaug - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Rasputin.
Rasputin lands a right hand.
Rasputin struggles to land a body shot inside as Smaug controls his hands.
Rasputin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Smaug is pushing Rasputin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Smaug pushes Rasputin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Rasputin as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Rasputin.
Rasputin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smaug backwards.
Rasputin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rasputin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Smaug backwards.
Rasputin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That has opened up Cinder Smaug's cut even more.
Rasputin lands a nice shot to the body.
Smaug takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rasputin pushes Smaug back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rasputin tries a body shot but Smaug blocks it.
Rasputin lands with a short shot to the head.
The cut above Cinder Smaug's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Smaug.
Smaug blocks an elbow strike from Rasputin.
Smaug can't find room to land a body shot as Rasputin controls the action.
Rasputin pushes Smaug back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Smaug is rocked!
A short right from Rasputin on the inside.
Smaug is still on wobbly legs! Can Rasputin finish him?
Smaug tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rasputin's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Rasputin as the two fighters clinch.
Rasputin scores with a shot to the side of Smaug's head.
Rasputin unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Smaug! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Rasputin is unloading with more strikes now! Smaug drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Grigori Rasputin!
Grigori Rasputin retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Grigori Rasputin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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hype
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FIGHT
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