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HFC 285 Yiftos vs Klitschko PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lil Fame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Grigory Gukepshev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gukepshev is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Iron Man. This should be fireworks!
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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
18 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lil Fame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Grigory Gukepshev!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fame throws a lazy right hand but Gukepshev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gukepshev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Gukepshev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fame.
Fame seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Fame throws a series of punches but Gukepshev avoids them all with ease.
Gukepshev bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Gukepshev misses with a body punch
and Fame counters with a slapping leg kick.
Gukepshev defending well as Fame loads up on a big left hand.
Fame showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gukepshev.
Fame throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Good exchange - Fame coming out on top.
Gukepshev walks into a stiff left hand from Fame.
Gukepshev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fame.
Nice body punch from Fame.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gukepshev lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Lil Fame has been cut.
Fame misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gukepshev throws a wild body kick that Fame sees coming a mile off.
Fame tried to counter with a leg kick but Gukepshev avoided it.
Fame's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gukepshev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fame scrambles back to his feet.
Gukepshev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fame.
Fame tries to bum rush Gukepshev with a series of wild strikes but Gukepshev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Gukepshev throws a lazy uppercut
and Fame counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grigory Gukepshev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fame misses with a hook. Gukepshev ducked under it nicely.
Gukepshev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fame lands a jab.
Gukepshev swings for the body but Fame moves out of range.
Fame avoids the body shot from Gukepshev.
Fame is looking for a counter combo.
Gukepshev pushes Fame away with a front kick.
Jab from Gukepshev.
A big left from Gukepshev misses.
Gukepshev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Gukepshev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fame was well out of range. Poor timing from Gukepshev.
Fame pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Gukepshev back to the cage. Fame follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Fame pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gukepshev misses the jab.
Gukepshev lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fame will feel that in the morning.
Gukepshev scores with a jab to the jaw.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gukepshev, right into the meat.
Gukepshev works Fame's body with a nice hook.
Gukepshev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gukepshev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fame to score with a decent uppercut.
Gukepshev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gukepshev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fame.
Fame blocks a jab.
Gukepshev looks to score with a jab to the body but Fame is just out of range.
It looked like Fame was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fame cracks Gukepshev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Gukepshev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fame throws out the jab.
Gukepshev takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Fame does no damage.
Gukepshev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fame.
Gukepshev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Fame moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lil Fame's cut is getting worse.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fame. Gukepshev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fame looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fame misses with a series of wild punches.
Gukepshev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fame with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Gukepshev misses the target.
Fame lands a two punch combo.
Gukepshev misses the jab.
Fame is looking to counter the offense by Gukepshev and move into the clinch.
Fame lands with a straight right. Gukepshev didn't see that one coming.
Gukepshev throws a push kick but Fame slaps the foot to one side.
Decent striking displayed by Gukepshev there.
That's four 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!
Gukepshev throws a hook to the side of Fame's head but Fame sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Fame was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Fame looks to land a right hand but Gukepshev moved out of range.
Gukepshev scores with a nice head shot.
Gukepshev connects with a nice looking jab.
Lil Fame's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Gukepshev throws a head kick that misses
and Fame counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fame motions for Gukepshev to come forward. Fame throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gukepshev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Gukepshev scores with a spinning back kick!
Fame is breathing heavily.
Fame ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fame ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gukepshev moves away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gukepshev digs a good hook to Fame's body.
Nice uppercut lands for Gukepshev. That snapped Fame's head back.
Jeez, Lil Fame's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Fame takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Lil Fame'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). Grigory Gukepshev!
Grigory Gukepshev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gilbert De La Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norman Pederson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Norman Pederson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Gilbert De La Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Norman Pederson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De La Cruz fails with a takedown attempt.
Pederson scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
De La Cruz has hold of Pederson's hands but Pederson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
De La Cruz looking for submissions off his back.
De La Cruz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Cruz actively working from the bottom here.
Pederson is keen to just control but De La Cruz is a slippery customer.
Pederson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Cruz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
De La Cruz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pederson pulls his head out easily.
De La Cruz's coaches at Barbell Brigade - $1000 have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
De La Cruz slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
De La Cruz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
My spies in Death Valley Training Facility inform me that Pederson has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Pederson trying to control the position from guard on top but De La Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pederson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
De La Cruz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Pederson sitting in guard here, content to control.
De La Cruz looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Pederson has picked De La Cruz up and slammed him! De La Cruz can't keep hold of the triangle and Pederson manages to pass to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pederson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, De La Cruz has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Pederson but great work by De La Cruz.
De La Cruz has control of an arm but Pederson manages to advance to De La Cruz's back!
De La Cruz can't escape the position.
De La Cruz takes a big shot to the side of the head.
Pederson struggling to keep hold of the position.
I really don't envy De La Cruz right now.
De La Cruz is working hard here to advance position.
Pederson working for a choke but De La Cruz is defending well.
Pederson has the hooks in. De La Cruz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
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.
Pederson throwing damaging strikes from the back! De La Cruz could be in trouble here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
De La Cruz breaks Pederson's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Pederson wants to stand but De La Cruz is controlling the position.
Pederson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but De La Cruz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Pederson is trying to hold De La Cruz in close to prevent damage but De La Cruz has managed to pass into half guard.
De La Cruz is working for an americana but Pederson has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst De La Cruz was thinking about the submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pederson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Pederson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Pederson takes the fight into the clinch.
De La Cruz changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pederson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from De La Cruz is defended easily by Pederson.
Pederson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows De La Cruz to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Pederson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Cruz has gone for a leg lock! Pederson slips out almost immediately though and dives into De La Cruz's guard.
De La Cruz working for a triangle but Pederson defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pederson drops back looking for a leg! De La Cruz is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De La Cruz manages to kick Pederson off! Pederson jumps back into De La Cruz's guard.
Pederson looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pederson is looking to stand up but De La Cruz won't let him.
De La Cruz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pederson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pederson got a little sloppy there for a moment and De La Cruz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pederson has managed to get both his arms back between De La Cruz's legs - danger averted.
Pederson trying to control the position from guard on top but De La Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De La Cruz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
De La Cruz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pederson wants to control from the top but De La Cruz keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pederson seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Pederson trying to control the position from guard on top but De La Cruz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
De La Cruz fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pederson avoids it really well and circles away.
Pederson flicks out a counter leg kick but De La Cruz steps away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gilbert De La Cruz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four 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.
De La Cruz looking to score a takedown here. Pederson is defending well but De La Cruz drives through and ends up in Pederson's guard.
Pederson keeping full guard, as De La Cruz tries to pass.
De La Cruz postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Pederson is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of De La Cruz, into his guard.
Pederson content to stall in guard here.
Norman Pederson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pederson stands up over De La Cruz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Norman Pederson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Pederson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pederson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Pederson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Pederson got a little sloppy there for a moment and De La Cruz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pederson has managed to get both his arms back between De La Cruz's legs - danger averted.
De La Cruz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pederson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
De La Cruz can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Pederson controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pederson wants to pass the guard but De La Cruz is keeping the position.
De La Cruz has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pederson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for De La Cruz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
De La Cruz takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Pederson wants to control but De La Cruz is keeping him busy.
Pederson tries to move to mount but De La Cruz blocks the move with his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
De La Cruz is not content to let Pederson control the position.
De La Cruz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pederson off and has taken his back!
De La Cruz is persistently looking for the submission but Pederson is defending it well.
De La Cruz is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
De La Cruz tightening his grip on Pederson, looking for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pederson wants to control his opponent's hands but De La Cruz gets his hands free.
Pederson is really stuck here.
Pederson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from De La Cruz.
De La Cruz is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Pederson is defending well though. De La Cruz let's go of the attempt for now.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
De La Cruz has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Pederson has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pederson wants to get back to his feet.
Norman Pederson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pederson trying to control the position but De La Cruz manages to sink in the hooks.
Pederson defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Pederson defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of De La Cruz's arms.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pederson wants to control his opponent's hands but De La Cruz gets his hands free.
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 Gilbert De La Cruz.
Well Pederson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Norman Pederson!
Norman Pederson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Mironov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Jacobson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mironov comes to the cage accompanied by Down by Law - by Madball. Jacobson has chosen Hollywood Undead - Party By Myself as his entrance music. Tom Jacobson 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sergei Mironov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tom Jacobson !
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobson throws a left and a right that both miss
so Mironov counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Jacobson wants to get back to his feet but Mironov passes into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jacobson is trying to control Mironov's posture. Mironov takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Jacobson ! Mironov is rotating here... this could be the end... Jacobson is out! Mironov has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sergei Mironov!
Sergei Mironov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Tom Jacobson stepped up to the mic, saying 'I fought my best and lost ... he was the better fighter today '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marco Macotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rupert Whiston (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Macotti might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Drown - Theory of a Deadman. Marco Macotti had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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
22 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marco Macotti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rupert Whiston!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Whiston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab, jab by Whiston - just one landing.
Macotti misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Whiston.
Whiston throws the left hand but Macotti avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Whiston. Macotti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Whiston lands a body shot.
Macotti clinches.
Whiston blocks an elbow strike.
Macotti lands with a light punch inside.
Macotti stalling in the clinch.
Whiston is looking to break free of the clinch but Macotti has double underhooks.
Macotti content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Macotti misses with some punches.
Whiston is trying to force a seperation but Macotti has the dominant position.
Macotti tries to stall but Whiston uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Whiston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Whiston plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Whiston throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Whiston lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiston blocks a jab.
Macotti fails in his attempt to clinch.
Whiston slips a jab from Macotti.
Macotti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Whiston uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Macotti.
Decent striking displayed by Whiston there.
Whiston connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Macotti definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Macotti throws a shot from downtown. Whiston moves away and avoids it.
Macotti tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Whiston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A jab from Macotti misses.
A punch combination from Macotti misses.
Whiston scores with a hook to the body. Macotti takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Macotti closes the distance and clinches.
Macotti keeps control of Whiston as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Macotti misses with the head strike.
Whiston has had enough of the clinch but Macotti keeps him there for the moment.
Whiston jumps guard but Macotti turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macotti scores with a hook to the body.
Whiston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Whiston misses with a jab, cross combination.
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Macotti looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Macotti throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Whiston cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Macotti takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Whiston throws a low kick, looking for Macotti's leg but Macotti calmly moves out of range.
Macotti swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Macotti wants to clinch up but Whiston keeps it at a distance.
Whiston scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Whiston swinging wildly here.
Macotti is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Whiston.
Macotti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whiston.
Macotti lands a jab to the nose.
Whiston throws a good cross that connects.
Macotti scores with the left hand. Whiston knows he should have avoided that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiston throws a big shot that misses.
Whiston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Macotti circles away quickly and effectively.
Macotti lands a head shot.
Whiston moves out of range as Macotti strikes.
Sloppy strikes from Whiston. Those never looked like landing.
Whiston uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Macotti.
Macotti has taken the fight to the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Macotti tries to throw a body punch but Whiston avoids it by throwing Macotti back against the cage.
Whiston is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Whiston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Macotti misses with a hook. Whiston ducked under it nicely.
Whiston throws a counter combo.
Whiston keeps the fight on the outside.
A head kick misses from Whiston.
Whiston swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Macotti.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Macotti misses with a few strikes there.
No joy there for Whiston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Whiston with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Macotti.
Macotti tries to close the distance and clinch but Whiston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Whiston throws a nice looking combination but Macotti bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Macotti tries to counter by clinching up but Whiston breaks away and moves out of range.
Macotti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Whiston, pushing him back against the cage.
Macotti tries to throw a body punch but Whiston avoids it by throwing Macotti back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Macotti.
It looks like Rupert Whiston has been cut.
Whiston drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Whiston wants a takedown.
Marco Macotti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rupert Whiston.
Macotti pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Whiston's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Macotti moves into the clinch successfully.
Macotti lands with a short shot to the head.
Macotti misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rupert Whiston dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rupert Whiston's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Whiston misses with a hook. Macotti ducked under it nicely.
Macotti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Macotti avoids the body shot from Whiston.
Whiston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Macotti.
Macotti wants to clinch up but Whiston keeps it at a distance.
Rupert Whiston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macotti uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Whiston has time to react.
Whiston misses with an uppercut. Macotti saw that one coming.
Whiston keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Macotti.
Whiston tries to bum rush Macotti with a series of wild strikes but Macotti uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Macotti on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Macotti has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Macotti gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Whiston.
Whiston slips a jab from Macotti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiston keeps the fight on the outside.
It seemed like Whiston was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Whiston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Macotti moves away.
Whiston slips under a jab from Macotti.
Whiston lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Whiston lands a really nice looking cross but Macotti seems unphased.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiston works Macotti's body with a nice hook.
Macotti is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Macotti clinches.
Macotti misses with a hook from the clinch.
Macotti has Whiston pressed against the cage.
Whiston blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Macotti scores with a nice short uppercut.
Whiston tries to break free but Macotti pushes him back against the cage.
Whiston prevents a body shot from Macotti.
Macotti scores with a nice hook to the head.
Whiston has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Macotti uses from the top position.
Whiston can't keep his opponent in guard - Macotti advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Whiston wants to get back to full guard.
Macotti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Whiston trying to control here.
Whiston makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Whiston.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is pulling down on Macotti's head. It's preventing any offense from Macotti, at least for the moment.
Macotti slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Whiston tries to bench press Macotti off him but Macotti keeps the position.
Whiston holds on to Macotti's head and controls the position momentarily.
Whiston is not content to let Macotti control the position.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Macotti thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Macotti is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Whiston knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whiston tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Macotti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Whiston is trying to control Macotti's posture but Macotti avoids it.
Macotti tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Macotti has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Whiston wants to control but Macotti postures up.
Whiston is looking for a sweep.
Macotti working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Macotti is putting a hurting on Whiston here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whiston is trying to get back to half guard.
Whiston struggling a bit here.
Whiston is looking to reverse the position.
Macotti working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Whiston tries to bench press Macotti off him but Macotti keeps the position.
Whiston is trying to work for a sweep but Macotti has mounted him!
Whiston looks out of his depth in this position - he's holding on tight.
Whiston really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Whiston is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
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 Marco Macotti will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rupert Whiston's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Whiston lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Macotti looks to throw the jab but Whiston is out of range.
A jab from Macotti misses.
Whiston lands a nice hook to Macotti's body. Macotti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Macotti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whiston.
A counter left hand to the body from Macotti misses its target.
Whiston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Macotti moves in looking to clinch but Whiston pushes him off.
Macotti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rupert Whiston seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Whiston misses with an uppercut. Macotti saw that one coming.
Macotti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Macotti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Whiston.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiston looks to score with a jab to the body but Macotti is just out of range.
Macotti takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Macotti rushes Whiston and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Whiston takes an elbow to the temple.
Whiston drops down looking for an ankle pick but Macotti pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiston just misses with a punch to the body.
Whiston thuds a left hand into Macotti's body.
Macotti moves out of range as Whiston strikes.
Whiston ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Whiston fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Macotti looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Macotti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whiston.
Macotti lands with a hook. Whiston tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Whiston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Whiston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Macotti.
Macotti rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Whiston moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Macotti throws a big shot that misses.
Whiston darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Whiston rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Macotti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Whiston misses with a jab to the body
and Macotti counters by moving into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Macotti lands a body punch.
Whiston takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Macotti misses with a punch on the inside.
Whiston tries to break free but Macotti pushes him back against the cage.
Macotti throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Whiston breaks from the clinch.
A head kick misses from Whiston.
Macotti throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Whiston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Macotti misses with a body shot.
Macotti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Whiston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good exchange - Macotti coming out on top.
Macotti misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circle momentarily. Macotti darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Macotti changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Whiston throws a sloppy head kick and Macotti moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Macotti needs to keep his hands up - Whiston had a free shot at his head there.
Whiston looks to land a left hand but Macotti moved out of range nicely.
Macotti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Whiston.
Macotti tries to clinch but Whiston moves out of range.
Macotti tries to close the distance and clinch up but Whiston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Macotti doesn't manage to clinch there - Whiston circles away.
Macotti uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Whiston jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Whiston circles away from the clinch attempt
and Whiston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whiston jabs Macotti to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Macotti clinches with his opponent.
Macotti lands a nice elbow.
Macotti swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Whiston drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Whiston has Macotti pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Macotti manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Marco Macotti has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rupert Whiston.
Whiston takes an elbow to the forehead.
Macotti digs a right hand underneath Whiston's ribcage. Whiston let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Whiston takes an elbow to the temple.
That has opened up Rupert Whiston's cut even more.
Macotti throws a punch but it's blocked by Whiston.
Macotti misses with the head strike.
Whiston wants a takedown but no success here.
Macotti is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Macotti.
Whiston avoids a wild elbow strike from Macotti.
Macotti has Whiston pressed against the cage, preventing Whiston from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Macotti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Whiston blocking some punches.
Marco Macotti has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Whiston wants to break free but Macotti has control.
Whiston manages to break the clinch.
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 Marco Macotti.
I think Macotti has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Macotti!
Marco Macotti decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Desmond Flannery (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Perry Roscrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Flannery comes into the arena with Dropkick Murphys - I'm Shipping Up To Boston blaring out of the sound system. Roscrow has chosen Wicked Gil 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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270 lbs
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247 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
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Desmond Flannery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
40 - 39 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Perry Roscrow!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roscrow throws a jab but it's blocked by Flannery.
Flannery decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Roscrow regains full guard. Nicely done.
Flannery scoring with some ground and pound.
Roscrow is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Flannery cracks Roscrow with a solid left hand.
We've been hearing that Flannery has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Roscrow working for a triangle but Flannery defends it easily.
Flannery throws a big elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Flannery chips away with some ground and pound.
Flannery avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Flannery chips away with some ground and pound.
It looks like Perry Roscrow has been cut.
Flannery scoring with punches to the head and body.
That has opened up Perry Roscrow's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Roscrow had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Flannery defends it easily.
Roscrow working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Flannery.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Flannery working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Perry Roscrow'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 Perry Roscrow's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Desmond Flannery!
A victorious Desmond Flannery thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Perry Roscrow was interviewed post fight and said ' I have decided this is the right time to call an end to my career, thanks for the support guys! '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yokozuna Asashoryu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shane Winslow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Winslow is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by KJ-52 - Let's go. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
28 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yokozuna Asashoryu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shane Winslow!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winslow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Winslow walks into a jab.
It looks like Shane Winslow has been cut.
Winslow shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Asashoryu as he jumps to the side.
We've been hearing reports that Asashoryu has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Winslow fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little feinted left hand from Asashoryu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Yokozuna Asashoryu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Winslow.
Asashoryu lands a big head kick that sends Winslow tumbling to the mat! Asashoryu takes a step backwards and waves Winslow back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Asashoryu lands a leg kick that knocks Winslow off balance momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Winslow closes the distance and clinches up with Asashoryu, looking for a takedown. Winslow pushes Asashoryu against the cage but Asashoryu circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Asashoryu.
Asashoryu throws a powerful right kick. Winslow tried to block low but the kick was high! Winslow was taken right off of his feet! Asashoryu jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Yokozuna Asashoryu!
After the fight, Yokozuna Asashoryu was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Austin Adams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and George Patton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Patton has chosen Keep your hands to yourself- Georgia Satellites as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Austin Adams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Patton!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Patton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Patton struggles to land a body shot inside as Adams controls his hands.
Adams tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Patton's elbow.
Adams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Patton lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
It looks like Austin Adams has been cut.
Patton lands a shot to the body.
Patton drops Adams with a big knee straight up the middle! Adams is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Patton has Adams up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Patton tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Adams's elbow.
Patton with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Nice body punch from Patton - that landed with a thud.
Adams is breathing heavily.
Patton lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Adams.
Patton lands a shot to the body.
Patton lands a nice shot to the body.
Patton presses Adams against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Patton lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Patton lands a shot to the body.
Patton presses Adams against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patton throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Patton lands an elbow just above Adams 's eye.
Austin Adams's cut is getting worse.
A left hand lands to the body for Patton.
A right hook to the body lands for Patton.
A body shot lands from Patton.
A shot in the inside from Patton.
Patton makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Patton drops Adams onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Adams is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Adams is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patton creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Adams with a big uppercut! Adams tries to clinch up but Patton pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Adams to the mat! Adams covers up and Patton unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). George Patton!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justin Lewis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christopher Zeus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lewis comes to the cage accompanied by Thousand Needles in Red - Fire in the Sky. Justin Lewis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justin Lewis!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Christopher Zeus!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Crunch! Lewis slams his shin into Zeus's torso.
Zeus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lewis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zeus darts in and clinches Lewis up against the cage.
Lewis wants a takedown but no success here.
Zeus lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lewis blocking some punches.
Zeus avoiding damage as Lewis throws knees to the body.
Lewis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lewis throws an elbow that misses.
Lewis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Zeus does it's job there.
Lewis connects with a body shot.
Lewis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zeus is trying to defend but Lewis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lewis controlling the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lewis controlling the action here.
Zeus is trying to get back to full guard.
Lewis is pressing down on Zeus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zeus is holding on for now.
Lewis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lewis definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lewis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Zeus trying to get back to full guard but Lewis takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Zeus is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Lewis content just to control the position here.
Zeus is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Lewis trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Lewis cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis controlling his opponent.
Zeus is flailing around, obviously not happy about being mounted. Lewis locks hold of one of his arms and spins for an armbar. He's got it! Zeus is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Justin Lewis!
Justin Lewis is the new super heavyweight champion!
Justin Lewis decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baby Huey (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Greg Garrison (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Huey's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Baby Huey - A change is going to come. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Baby Huey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Greg Garrison!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Huey digs a good hook to Garrison's body.
Huey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Huey lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Garrison circles away quickly and effectively.
Garrison appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Garrison has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Garrison there as he acknowledges the shot.
Huey ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Baby Huey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garrison misses with a left hand
and Huey counters with a right hand to the body.
Huey misses with a looping right.
Huey misses with a hook.
A jab from Huey misses.
Garrison ducks under a wild hook from Huey.
Garrison fails in his attempt to clinch.
Huey throws an overhand right that lands on Garrison's shoulder, as Garrison tries to avoid the shot.
Garrison throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Huey takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
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!
Huey misses with a few strikes there.
Huey throws a big shot that misses.
Huey misses with a straight left.
Garrison lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Huey falls off balance throwing a combination
and Garrison counters with a head kick. That will keep Huey thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Garrison misses with a head kick.
Huey misses with a series of wild punches.
Huey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Garrison thumps Huey with a low kick.
Huey lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A jab lands there for Garrison.
Garrison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Huey.
Garrison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Huey drops Garrison with a beautiful combination! Garrison stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Huey is looking for the KO!
Garrison is rocked!
It looks like Greg Garrison has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Are you kidding me?! Huey ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Garrison clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Baby Huey!
An out of breath and clearly excited Baby Huey thanked Bushido Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sisa Yiftos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Yegor Klitschko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275 lbs
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248 lbs
28 - 20 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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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
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sisa Yiftos!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
28 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yegor Klitschko!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yiftos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sloppy strikes from Klitschko. Those never looked like landing.
Yiftos doesn't manage to clinch there - Klitschko circles away.
Klitschko fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Klitschko misses with a series of wild punches.
Yiftos shoots in but Klitschko avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Yiftos moves in looking to clinch but Klitschko pushes him off.
Yiftos takes one to the chin there.
Yiftos misses with a wild body shot.
Yiftos clinches up against the cage.
Yiftos crunches a lovely knee into Klitschko's ribcage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Klitschko.
Yiftos letting Klitschko take a breather here.
Yiftos prevents Klitschko from breaking the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Yiftos.
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!
Klitschko takes an elbow to the temple.
Yiftos misses with an elbow strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klitschko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Klitschko wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Yiftos misses with an elbow strike.
Yiftos turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Yiftos is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Klitschko knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Klitschko tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Yiftos wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Yiftos thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Klitschko is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Yiftos is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Klitschko has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yiftos goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Klitschko has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Yiftos but great work by Klitschko.
Klitschko tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Klitschko advances nicely into full mount.
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!
Yiftos sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Yiftos wants to control but Klitschko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Klitschko is looking to take a break and control but Yiftos is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Yiftos makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Yiftos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Klitschko wants to control from the top but Yiftos keeps moving.
Yiftos trying to keep a closed guard but Klitschko is proving a slippery customer.
We've been hearing good reports from Yiftos's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Yiftos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yiftos keeping moving, preventing Klitschko from controlling successfully.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yiftos is on top in guard.
Yiftos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Klitschko is keeping the position for now.
Yiftos wants to control from the top but Klitschko keeps moving.
Yiftos drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Klitschko manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Yiftos has Klitschko in his guard.
Yiftos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yiftos is working an open guard so Klitschko takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Klitschko avoids a kick to the body.
A nice side step and Klitschko releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yiftos clinches.
Klitschko wants to stall.
Klitschko stalling in the clinch but Yiftos improves position.
Yiftos gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Klitschko dodges an elbow strike from Yiftos.
Yiftos manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Klitschko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yegor Klitschko will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Klitschko fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Yiftos on the side of the head.
A left lands for Klitschko.
Yiftos tries to close the distance and clinch up but Klitschko swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yiftos connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Yiftos.
Yiftos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Klitschko throws a counter combo.
Klitschko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Yiftos lands with an uppercut that bounces Klitschko off the cage and back into range.
A slow jab from Yiftos misses its intended target.
Yiftos cracks Klitschko with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Klitschko looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Yiftos finish him?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Klitschko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yiftos misses with a lunging right hand
and Klitschko counters with a straight right hand.
Yiftos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Klitschko swivels and escapes.
A little jabbing left from Klitschko on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yiftos is looking to clinch.
Klitschko keeps the fight on the outside.
Yiftos wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klitschko throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Yegor Klitschko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yiftos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yiftos. Klitschko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Klitschko throws a counter combo.
Yiftos misses with a head kick.
Klitschko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Klitschko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yiftos looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Klitschko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yiftos takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Klitschko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Klitschko walks into a jab.
Klitschko closes the distance and lands a one-two.
It looks like Sisa Yiftos has been cut.
Sisa Yiftos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yiftos fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sisa Yiftos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yiftos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Yiftos fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yiftos throws a shot from downtown. Klitschko moves away and avoids it.
Klitschko throws a nice looking combination but Yiftos bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Yiftos rushes Klitschko and presses him up against the cage.
Klitschko lands a knee to the body.
Klitschko gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Klitschko misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Klitschko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Klitschko breaks from the clinch.
Klitschko throws a right and a left that Yiftos avoids nicely.
Yiftos moves out of range of the strikes.
Yiftos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Klitschko manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klitschko swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Klitschko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yiftos.
Yiftos with a poor takedown
and Klitschko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Klitschko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Klitschko wants it to stay on the feet.
And Klitschko responds with a good body kick, but Yiftos manages to step out the way in time.
Yiftos cracks Klitschko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yegor Klitschko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Klitschko lands a jab to Yiftos's midsection.
Yiftos with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Klitschko to score with a decent uppercut.
Klitschko goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Yiftos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yiftos is rocked!
Yiftos throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Klitschko.
Oh Yiftos is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yiftos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Klitschko on the side of the head.
Yiftos seems to have got his legs back now.
Yiftos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Klitschko counters with a left hand that sends Yiftos to the canvas!
Klitschko gets to his feet and stands over Yiftos, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Yiftos felt that one! Klitschko unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Yiftos from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yegor Klitschko!
Yegor Klitschko is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Yegor Klitschko thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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