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Bravado 6: Bland vs Beefcake PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernie Balagtas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenu Urabey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ernie Balagtas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenu Urabey!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Urabey gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Balagtas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Urabey throws a head kick but Balagtas moves out of range.
Urabey tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Balagtas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Decent striking displayed by Balagtas there.
Balagtas throws a jab but it's blocked by Urabey.
Urabey takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kenu Urabey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A left and a right from Urabey both land. Nice combination.
It looks like Ernie Balagtas has been cut.
Urabey misses with a looping right.
Balagtas could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Urabey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Balagtas.
Urabey is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Balagtas pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Urabey is looking to take this fight into 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!
Urabey listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Balagtas dodges the punch combination from Urabey.
Urabey moves in looking to clinch but Balagtas pushes him off.
Urabey swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Balagtas misses with a series of wild punches.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Urabey misses with a jab, cross combination.
Urabey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Balagtas misses with a looping left.
Urabey is looking to clinch.
Balagtas throws an overhand right that lands on Urabey's shoulder, as Urabey tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Urabey.
Urabey takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Kenu Urabey has been cut.
Balagtas throws a hook to the side of Urabey's head but Urabey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Urabey slips a straight right by Balagtas.
Balagtas throws an overhand right that lands on Urabey's shoulder, as Urabey tries to avoid the shot.
A swing and a miss from Balagtas.
Urabey tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Urabey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Urabey fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oooooh!!! Balagtas has knocked Urabey down with a huge combo! Balagtas steps away and waves a wobbly Urabey back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Urabey is rocked!
Urabey looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balagtas is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Urabey flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Urabey is out cold! Balagtas holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ernie Balagtas!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gary Abusy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phil Cerrone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cerrone is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hoarse Whisperer's Mom - Phil Cerrone. Gary Abusy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gary Abusy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phil Cerrone!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abusy throws a body shot but no joy.
Cerrone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abusy.
Some wild striking there from Abusy.
Cerrone looks for a takedown but Abusy sprawls well.
Abusy lands a jab to the nose.
Cerrone looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Donk. Cerrone catches Abusy right on the button with a cross.
It looks like Gary Abusy has been cut.
Cerrone scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Cerrone throws a poor cross that misses
letting Abusy counter with a right hand.
Cerrone throws a low kick, looking for Abusy's leg but Abusy calmly moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Abusy misses the target.
Abusy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Abusy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Abusy feints and then cracks Cerrone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cerrone down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cerrone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abusy manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerrone needs to keep his hands up - Abusy had a free shot at his head there.
Cerrone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Abusy misses with a wild body shot.
Cerrone now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Cerrone looks to throw the jab but Abusy is out of range.
Cerrone scores with a jab to the head.
Cerrone looks to score with a jab to the body but Abusy is just out of range.
Abusy is looking to counter punch.
Cerrone takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cerrone slips under a jab.
Abusy throws a combination. Cerrone tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Nice shot lands for Abusy.
Cerrone scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab from Abusy.
Abusy lands a head kick!
Abusy misses with a head kick.
Cerrone looks for a takedown but Abusy sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone swinging wildly here.
Cerrone 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.
Cerrone misses with an uppercut. Abusy saw that one coming.
Cerrone lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Abusy backs up against the cage.
Abusy staying out of range there.
Abusy lands with a slapping head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Abusy.
Cerrone walks into a left hand.
Abusy misses with a few strikes there.
Jab from Cerrone.
Cerrone with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Abusy lands a leg kick that knocks Cerrone off balance momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abusy works Cerrone's body with a nice hook.
Abusy throws a head kick but Cerrone moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cerrone! But no joy.
Cerrone dodges the punch combination from Abusy.
Abusy stuffs the takedown.
Abusy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gary Abusy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Cerrone.
Abusy scores with a sloppy right hand. Cerrone should have avoided that one.
Cerrone is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Abusy's half guard.
Cerrone is looking for a kimura here.
Cerrone is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Cerrone is thwarting Abusy's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abusy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Cerrone.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Cerrone in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cerrone throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Abusy desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Abusy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cerrone perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Abusy tries to kick Cerrone off but Cerrone keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Cerrone not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Gary Abusy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gary Abusy's cut.
That's time! Abusy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Abusy throws a good cross that connects.
Cerrone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Abusy's head.
Abusy dips to his left and cracks Cerrone with an uppercut!
Cerrone moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Cerrone ducks under a wild hook from Abusy.
Cerrone drops his hands momentarily and Abusy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cerrone shoots and misses
and Abusy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Abusy misses with the combination.
Cerrone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cerrone looks to land a combination. Abusy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abusy throws a hook to the side of Cerrone's head but Cerrone sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cerrone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abusy manages to avoid it.
Abusy misses with a head kick.
Abusy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Cerrone circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cerrone throws a jab but it's blocked by Abusy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Abusy.
Cerrone tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gary Abusy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cerrone misses with a straight right.
Cerrone misses with an uppercut. Abusy saw that one coming.
Cerrone throws a jab but it's blocked by Abusy.
Cerrone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Cerrone misses its intended target.
Cerrone throws a leg kick but Abusy sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cerrone closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Abusy to the mat! Abusy manages to get full guard.
Cerrone not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Abusy is trying to keep Cerrone in close.
Cerrone stays in close to Abusy's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cerrone slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Abusy thuds his right hand into Cerrone's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cerrone lands with an overhand left.
Abusy throws a right hand that misses
and Cerrone counters with a straight right hand.
Gary Abusy's cut is getting worse.
Cerrone throws a big shot that misses.
Abusy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cerrone looks to score with a jab to the body but Abusy is just out of range.
Cerrone throws a shot from downtown. Abusy moves away and avoids it.
Cerrone fails to land with a series of punches.
Cerrone blocks a head kick by Abusy.
Nice uppercut lands for Abusy. That snapped Cerrone's head back.
Cerrone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cerrone throws a body shot but no joy.
Abusy tried to counter with a leg kick but Cerrone avoided it.
Cerrone throws a body shot but no joy.
Abusy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A solid leg kick lands there for Abusy.
Abusy throws a head kick but Cerrone moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abusy looks to land a combination. Cerrone sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cerrone shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Abusy but Abusy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Abusy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cerrone.
Abusy throwing a counter right hand but Cerrone manages to avoid it.
Abusy throws a head kick that misses.
Cerrone swinging wildly here.
Abusy feints and then cracks Cerrone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cerrone down.
Cerrone misses with a right hand
and Abusy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Abusy misses with a series of wild punches.
Cerrone steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Abusy.
Cerrone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abusy was well out of range. Poor timing from Cerrone.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Abusy, right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gary Abusy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Gary Abusy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Abusy throws a right hand that Cerrone ducks under and follows up with a left that Cerrone also avoids with ease.
Cerrone looks to land a combination. Abusy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Cerrone misses with an uppercut
and Abusy counters with a straight right hand.
Cerrone takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Abusy ducks right into an uppercut from Cerrone.
Cerrone throws a hook to the side of Abusy's head but Abusy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Abusy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cerrone's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Abusy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Abusy throws a big shot that misses.
Abusy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cerrone scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Abusy defending well as Cerrone loads up on a big left hand.
Cerrone connects with a body shot.
Cerrone lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Abusy stuffs the takedown attempt from Cerrone. Cerrone gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abusy misses with a two punch combination.
Abusy misses with a leg kick
and Cerrone counters with a stiff right hand.
Cerrone throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Abusy misses with a hook.
Abusy tries to work over Cerrone's front leg with a kick but Cerrone checks it.
Abusy fails to land with a series of punches.
Abusy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gary Abusy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Abusy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Abusy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cerrone jabs Abusy right on the nose. Abusy blinks but takes it well.
Cerrone cracks Abusy with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Cerrone has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Abusy to stand back up!
Abusy is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Cerrone.
Oh Abusy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Phil Cerrone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abusy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cerrone fails with a takedown attempt.
Abusy seems to have got his legs back now.
Abusy feints and then cracks Cerrone's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cerrone down.
Abusy connects with a body shot that sends Cerrone's belly button to the back.
A jab from Abusy misses.
Cerrone throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Abusy on the side of the head.
Jab by Abusy.
Cerrone fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Phil Cerrone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Abusy misses its intended target.
Cerrone's corner calls for a 1-2. Cerrone obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Jeez, Gary Abusy's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Abusy throws a sloppy head kick
and Cerrone counters with a nice uppercut.
Abusy throws a lazy right hand but Cerrone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A good leg kick by Abusy.
Cerrone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abusy.
Cerrone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cerrone fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Gary Abusy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Phil Cerrone.
A telegraphed right hand from Abusy misses the target.
Cerrone misses with a body shot.
Cerrone misses with a right hand
and Cerrone takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abusy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cerrone throws a right hand that Abusy ducks under and follows up with a left that Abusy also avoids with ease.
Abusy lands with a hook. Cerrone tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Abusy walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cerrone checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Abusy misses with a hook. Cerrone ducked under it nicely.
Abusy throws a leg kick
and Cerrone counters with a straight right hand.
Cerrone ducks under a wild hook from Abusy.
Abusy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cerrone.
Cerrone takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Gary Abusy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Gary Abusy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Phil Cerrone!
In his post fight interview, Phil Cerrone started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Capso Hapso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis comes to the cage accompanied by All Right Now. Capso Hapso will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Capso Hapso!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hapso slaps away a takedown attempt from Lewis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Hapso drops Lewis with a right and a left! Hapso comes rushing in but Lewis regains his composure and manages to keep Hapso in guard.
Lewis is rocked!
It looks like Bob Lewis has been cut.
Hapso wants to stand but Lewis is controlling his posture from full guard.
Oh Lewis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hapso gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Lewis is breathing heavily.
Hapso batters Lewis with a massive right followed by a huge left! Lewis is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Hapso lands a final crushing right hand to drop Lewis to the mat with a gruesome thud! Hapso is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Capso Hapso!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hollyfield Gomes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maurice Boon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Boon is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Buffalo Soldier. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hollyfield Gomes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maurice Boon!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boon shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Gomes manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Gomes has his feet on Boon's thighs here. He's pushed Boon off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Boon screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hollyfield Gomes!
Maurice Boon was interviewed post fight and said 'I didn't expect to lose, but I'm glad it happened now before I could get too big of an ego.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jean Ferre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has chosen Fat Boy as his entrance music. Jack Johnson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jean Ferre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Jean Ferre has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Johnson. That's going to slow Ferre down.
Johnson lands a head shot.
Johnson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Ferre is looking to clinch.
Johnson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Ferre is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Johnson scores with a decent looking hook.
Ferre throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Ferre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ferre. That did some damage!
Johnson lands a big head kick that sends Ferre tumbling to the mat! Johnson takes a step backwards and waves Ferre back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ferre is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Ferre hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jack Johnson!
Jack Johnson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Jean Ferre had this to say: 'Dat was bullchit.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frank Miller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jed Knight (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jed Knight will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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195 lbs
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187 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Miller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jed Knight!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Knight avoids it really well and circles away.
Frank Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Knight shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Miller misses with a takedown
and Knight counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Miller. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Miller looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Miller pushing down on Knight's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Miller trying to mount his opponent but Knight defends it.
Miller is trying to control. Knight wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller is working for a kimura but Knight is defending it quite comfortably.
Miller is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Knight defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knight tries to kick Miller off but Miller keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Miller is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Knight manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Miller with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Knight to score with a decent uppercut.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miller has a takedown stuffed.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Knight shows good takedown defense.
Miller takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Miller looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Knight uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Miller has time to react.
Miller will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Knight scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Miller 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Knight lands.
Knight lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Miller is looking to close the distance but Knight sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Miller crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Miller is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Jed Knight!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tarton McFukur (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maple Heartoway (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McFukur comes to the cage accompanied by Riddin round with yo bitch. Heartoway has chosen Canadian Idiot by Wierd Al 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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294 lbs
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275 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tarton McFukur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maple Heartoway!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heartoway tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and McFukur counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by McFukur.
Heartoway is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. McFukur presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Heartoway misses with a knee to the head.
Heartoway with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McFukur drags the fight down to the ground.
McFukur pulls Heartoway in close to prevent any damage.
Heartoway is posturing up here but McFukur has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Heartoway tries to roll out but it's too tight and Heartoway has to tap! Slick submission there by McFukur!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tarton McFukur!
Tarton McFukur got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikhailu Banister (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mikedmondson Edmondson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Edmondson is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Loli Mou. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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220 lbs
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211 lbs
10 - 7 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
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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
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikhailu Banister!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Mikedmondson Edmondson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Banister with that takedown attempt.
Banister fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A head kick misses from Edmondson.
Banister fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikhailu Banister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Edmondson stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Edmondson wants it to stay on the feet.
Edmondson connects with a high kick.
Edmondson throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banister shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Edmondson as he avoids it easily.
Banister shoots in looking for a takedown but Edmondson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Banister's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Edmondson throws a nice looking combination but Banister bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Banister shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Edmondson sprawls well. Edmondson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Banister gets slowly back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmondson misses with a head kick.
Banister appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Banister darts in looking for a takedown but Edmondson gets double underhooks and turns Banister into the cage.
Banister ducks under a wild hook from Edmondson.
Banister tries to counter with a takedown but Edmondson is quick to defend against it.
Edmondson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Edmondson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Edmondson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Edmondson looks to land a right hand but Banister moved out of range.
Banister avoids the head kick by Edmondson.
Decent striking displayed by Edmondson there.
Nice sprawl there from Edmondson as Banister shoots in.
Banister changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Edmondson tries to avoid it but Banister manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Edmondson to the ground. Edmondson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Edmondson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edmondson misses with an uppercut. Banister saw that one coming.
Edmondson throws a head kick but Banister moves out of range.
Edmondson throws a head kick but Banister moves out of range.
Edmondson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banister shoots for a takedown but Edmondson saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mikedmondson Edmondson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edmondson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Banister shoots in for a takedown but Edmondson shows good takedown defense.
Banister avoids the head kick by Edmondson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Banister avoids the head kick by Edmondson.
Edmondson tries a head kick but it misses.
Banister tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Edmondson swivels and escapes.
Edmondson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Banister avoids the head kick by Edmondson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Edmondson does no damage.
Edmondson misses with a double jab.
Banister looks for a takedown but Edmondson sprawls well.
Edmondson is looking for the big counter here.
Banister takes a kick to the side of the head.
Edmondson tries a head kick but it misses.
Banister darts in looking for a takedown but Edmondson gets double underhooks and turns Banister into the cage.
Banister shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Edmondson as he avoids it easily.
Banister tries for a takedown but Edmondson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Edmondson tries to land a front kick but Banister steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A head kick from Edmondson lands but Banister takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Banister is defended easily by Edmondson.
Banister takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Banister throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Edmondson's waist but Edmondson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Banister off to one side.
Banister will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Edmondson tries a head kick but it misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck for Banister with that takedown attempt.
Banister is breathing heavily.
Edmondson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikedmondson Edmondson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Edmondson throws a sloppy head kick and Banister moves out of range easily.
Edmondson throws a head kick but Banister moves out of range.
Banister has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Edmondson finds it's way round the side to connect with Banister's head.
Edmondson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Banister.
Despite the aggression on Edmondson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Banister ducks under a wild hook from Edmondson.
Banister shoots in but Edmondson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Edmondson in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Banister tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Edmondson defends well and Banister ends up having to push Edmondson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikhailu Banister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmondson throws a head kick that misses.
Edmondson throws a sloppy head kick and Banister moves out of range easily.
Edmondson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Banister needs to keep his hands up - Edmondson had a free shot at his head there.
Edmondson throws a lazy right hand but Banister sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Banister moves away from the strike by Edmondson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmondson throws a sloppy head kick and Banister moves out of range easily.
Edmondson lands a head kick. Banister smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Banister blocks a head kick by Edmondson.
Edmondson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Banister back to the cage. Edmondson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Banister moves out of range of the strikes.
Banister tries to counter with a takedown but Edmondson is quick to defend against it.
Banister shoots in looking for a takedown but Edmondson manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Banister's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Banister is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Edmondson's half guard.
Edmondson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Edmondson actively working from the bottom here.
Edmondson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edmondson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edmondson has his foot on Banister's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Banister works his way back into a safe position though.
Edmondson is breathing heavily.
Banister trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Banister is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Our spies down at at Tycoon Gym inform us that Edmondson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Banister trying to control the position from guard on top but Edmondson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Banister stays in close to Edmondson's body and controls the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Edmondson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Banister knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Edmondson on the ground.
Banister got a little sloppy there for a moment and Edmondson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Banister has managed to get both his arms back between Edmondson's legs - danger averted.
Edmondson is looking for a triangle but Banister pushes his legs off easily.
Edmondson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Banister doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Banister manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edmondson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Banister is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Edmondson keeping moving, preventing Banister from controlling successfully.
Edmondson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Banister got a little sloppy there for a moment and Edmondson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Banister has managed to get both his arms back between Edmondson's legs - danger averted.
Banister got a little sloppy there for a moment and Edmondson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Banister has managed to get both his arms back between Edmondson's legs - danger averted.
Banister drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Banister jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Banister is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Banister trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Edmondson working for a triangle but Banister defends it easily.
Banister is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Edmondson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Banister is aware though and is defending well.
Banister is stalling in the full guard.
Edmondson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Banister has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Banister showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Edmondson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Banister is aware though and is defending well.
Banister trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banister not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Banister trying to control but Edmondson is working from the bottom.
Edmondson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikedmondson Edmondson 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! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Banister avoids the head kick by Edmondson.
Banister drops down looking for a counter takedown but Edmondson sprawls and moves away.
No luck for Banister with that takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Edmondson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Banister fails with a takedown attempt.
Banister ducks under a wild hook from Edmondson.
Edmondson misses the jab.
Edmondson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikhailu Banister. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banister tries for a takedown but Edmondson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Banister looks for a takedown but Edmondson sprawls well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Banister shoots in looking for a takedown. Edmondson tries to sprawl out of it but Banister keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Edmondson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmondson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Edmondson tries a head kick but it misses.
Banister tries to counter with a takedown but Edmondson is quick to defend against it.
Banister slips under a jab from Edmondson.
Banister shoots and misses
and Edmondson counters with a head kick. That will keep Banister thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Edmondson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Banister attempts a counter takedown but Edmondson avoids it well and moves away.
Edmondson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mikhailu Banister is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Banister shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Edmondson but Edmondson pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Banister gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Edmondson.
Mikhailu Banister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edmondson misses with a straight right.
Banister moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Edmondson as Banister shoots in.
Banister moves out of range of the strikes.
Banister fails with the takedown
and Edmondson counters with a straight right hand.
Edmondson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Banister attempts a counter takedown but Edmondson avoids it well and moves away.
Banister walks into a straight right hand from Edmondson.
Banister shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edmondson actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banister works his way into side control.
Edmondson is trying to get back to half guard.
Edmondson gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Banister is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Edmondson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Edmondson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Edmondson actively working from the bottom here.
Edmondson is looking to improve his position.
Banister wants to pass the guard but Edmondson is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edmondson is defending against the submission attempts here by Banister.
Banister wants to pass the guard but Edmondson is defending well.
Edmondson tries to roll over but Banister keeps him under control.
Edmondson looking for submissions off his back.
Edmondson looking for submissions off his back.
Edmondson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Banister pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Banister is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mikedmondson Edmondson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Edmondson trying to control but Banister postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mikedmondson Edmondson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Edmondson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 26:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 26:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikedmondson Edmondson!
Mikedmondson Edmondson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Mikhailu Banister had this to say: 'Testing Hiddens'.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brutus Beefcake (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jerome Bland (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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272 lbs
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290 lbs
8 - 0 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brutus Beefcake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jerome Bland!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bland closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Brutus Beefcake has been cut.
Beefcake scores with a takedown into Bland's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Bland manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Beefcake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bland uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beefcake.
Bland checks a low kick from Beefcake.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bland stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bland's corner calls for a 1-2. Bland obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bland connects with a body shot.
Beefcake moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bland stuns Beefcake with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Beefcake tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bland defends well and Beefcake ends up having to push Bland into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Beefcake is breathing heavily.
Bland tests Beefcake's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bland scores with a shot to the body.
Bland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donk. Bland catches Beefcake right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bland lands a big uppercut and Beefcake crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Beefcake looks OK. Bland waves Beefcake back to his feet!
Beefcake is rocked!
Bland lands a jab and follows it up with a massive straight that knocks Beefcake out cold! Beefcake is crumpled in the corner, his head only propped up by the cage! That's one for the organiziational promos right there! Wow, what a finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jerome Bland!
Jerome Bland took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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