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DUEL#35 Riccuito vs Heidegger PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Woo Kidd (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Juan Sebastien Veron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Veron is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Who - Won't Get Fooled Again. 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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200 lbs
6 - 13 - 0 |
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210 lbs
29 - 16 - 1 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Woo Kidd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Juan Sebastien Veron!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kidd misses with a two punch combination.
Veron uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kidd.
Veron looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Veron has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Veron lands a leg kick that knocks Kidd off balance momentarily.
Veron scores with a jab to the jaw.
Veron uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kidd misses with a jab to the body
and Veron counters with a thumping low kick.
Veron throws a nice inside leg kick.
Veron uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kidd.
Kidd falls off balance throwing a combination
and Veron counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kidd dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Veron uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kidd.
Veron lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Veron, right into the meat.
Kidd has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kidd there as he acknowledges the shot.
Veron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veron uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kidd.
Donk. Kidd catches Veron right on the button with a cross.
No joy there for Kidd, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kidd lands with a shot to the body.
Kidd closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kidd scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
It looks like Juan Sebastien Veron has been cut.
Kidd connects with a body shot that sends Veron's belly button to the back.
Some wild striking there from Kidd.
Kidd jabs Veron to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kidd misses with a two punch combination.
Kidd throws a right and a left that both miss.
A big left from Kidd misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kidd missing with a left hand there. Veron was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kidd cracks a nice hook into Veron's ribs.
Kidd misses with a double jab
and Veron counters with a straight right hand.
Kidd misses with the combination.
Kidd throws a body punch but Veron moves out of range.
Veron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kidd was well out of range. Poor timing from Veron.
Kidd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Veron on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kidd throws a shot to the body.
Kidd fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kidd throws a series of punches but Veron moves out of range.
Kidd takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Veron misses with an uppercut. Kidd saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kidd lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Veron circles away quickly and effectively.
Veron looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Veron looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kidd throws a right hand that misses
and Kidd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kidd's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Veron connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kidd scrambles back to his feet.
Woo Kidd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kidd misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kidd throws a series of punches but Veron avoids them all with ease.
Veron throws out a counter right but Kidd avoids it with no problem.
Kidd throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Veron.
Kidd throws a series of punches but Veron moves out of range.
Kidd throws a body shot but no joy.
Veron tries a quick counter leg kick but Kidd is wise to it.
Kidd fails to land with a series of punches.
Veron only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Veron avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Veron feints a counter leg kick.
Kidd misses with a double jab
and Veron counters with an inside leg kick.
Veron avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kidd throws a right hand that Veron ducks under and follows up with a left that Veron also avoids with ease.
Veron lands with a cross.
Kidd throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Veron counters with a nice leg kick.
Veron lands a right hook to the body.
Veron connects with a right hand. Kidd shakes it off.
Veron moves forwards but Kidd connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kidd lands a nice shot to the body.
Kidd throws a series of punches but Veron moves out of range.
Crunch! Veron slams his shin into Kidd's torso.
Veron looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kidd swings widly with a right hand
and Veron counters with a stiff right hand.
Kidd is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kidd tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good leg kick by Veron there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Veron misses with a looping left.
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 Woo Kidd will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Juan Sebastien Veron's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kidd displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Veron lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kidd throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Veron connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Kidd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Veron.
Veron lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Veron keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Woo Kidd is winning the standup battle so far.
Veron slips a jab from Kidd.
Veron keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Veron on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kidd falls off balance throwing a combination
and Veron counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kidd takes one to the side of the head.
Kidd throws a right hand that Veron ducks under and follows up with a left that Veron also avoids with ease.
A shot to the liver by Veron. Beautiful body shot.
A punch combination from Kidd misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veron takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kidd will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Veron lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Veron jabs Kidd to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kidd is looking to wear down Veron with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Veron throws a nice inside leg kick.
Veron looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kidd throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kidd swinging wildly here.
Veron with a jab.
Kidd just misses with a punch to the body.
Veron tries a quick counter leg kick but Kidd is wise to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kidd works Veron's body with a nice hook.
Kidd throws a right and a left that Veron avoids nicely.
Veron scores with a jab to the jaw.
Veron slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kidd throws a left and a right that both miss
and Veron counters with a good low kick that Kidd was not able to check.
Kidd moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Kidd shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Veron lands with an uppercut that bounces Kidd off the cage and back into range.
Veron lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Veron jabs at Kidd's body.
Kidd takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Veron scoring well with a low kick there.
Veron throws a leg kick which misses Kidd's front leg but catches the back leg as Kidd tries to avoid it.
Veron fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kidd has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veron is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A good leg kick by Veron.
Kidd keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Veron.
A swing and a miss from Veron.
A quick step to the side and Kidd tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kidd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Veron shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kidd misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Kidd takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kidd walks forward, straight into a front kick from Veron.
Veron lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kidd defending well as Veron loads up on a big left hand.
Kidd misses with a jab to the body
and Veron counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Veron with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Veron looks to land a left hand but Kidd moved out of range nicely.
Kidd misses with a wild body shot.
Kidd looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kidd lands with a shot to the body.
Veron connects with an inside leg kick.
Donk. Veron catches Kidd right on the button with a cross.
Kidd falls off balance throwing a combination
and Veron counters with a slapping leg kick.
Veron on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kidd misses with a wild combination.
Kidd misses with a wild body shot.
Veron uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kidd.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kidd misses with a double jab.
Veron scores with a sloppy right hand. Kidd should have avoided that one.
Kidd tries to move into range but Veron moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Sebastien Veron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Juan Sebastien Veron's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kidd throws a left and a right that both miss
and Veron connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Veron throws out a powerful jab.
Kidd scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Veron's corner calls for a 1-2. Veron obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kidd misses with a combination
and Veron makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kidd misses with a hook to the body
and Veron cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kidd swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Veron thuds a left hand into Kidd's body.
Veron lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kidd throws an off balance right hand
and Veron counters with a stiff right hand.
Veron feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kidd's calf.
Kidd has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Veron finds it's way round the side to connect with Kidd's head.
That kick from Veron tenderised Kidd's leg. Kidd is trying to keep his angry face on.
Veron has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kidd takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Veron fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kidd on the side of the head.
Kidd missing with a left hand there. Veron was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Veron lands with a cross.
Kidd is rocked!
Nice shot lands for Veron.
Oh Kidd is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Veron lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Kidd falls backwards - clearly groggy! Veron dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Sebastien Veron!
A very excited looking Juan Sebastien Veron made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Four Loko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Takashi Kadota (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Loko comes into the arena with marry yourdaughter blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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181 lbs
38 - 28 - 0 |
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200 lbs
26 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
38 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Four Loko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Takashi Kadota!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Loko throws a chopping leg kick but Kadota manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Loko misses with a wild body shot.
Loko walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kadota.
Loko blocks a low kick nicely.
Kadota misses with a body kick.
Kadota darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Loko is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Kadota pulls his head out easily.
Loko is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kadota lands with a punch from half guard.
Loko actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Kadota there.
Loko is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at World Combat Sports Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kadota scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kadota looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Kadota working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kadota looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kadota scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kadota missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Loko looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kadota is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kadota scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kadota scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kadota is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Loko trying to control but Kadota postures up.
Loko is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Loko looking for submissions off his back.
Loko is breathing heavily.
Kadota scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kadota wants to control but Loko is keeping him busy.
Loko on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Kadota there.
Kadota tries to pass the half guard into mount. Loko knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Loko looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Kadota winds up and cracks Loko with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Loko trying to hold on to Kadota's head to control him but Kadota postures up.
Kadota tries to pass to full mount but Loko defends it.
Kadota wants to take a breather but Loko is having none of it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kadota connects with a nice short shot to Loko's temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kadota working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kadota is working for a submission of some sort.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Kadota lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Kadota there.
Kadota lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kadota is looking to take a break and control but Loko is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kadota drops an elbow to the side of Loko's head.
Loko is rocked!
Kadota working Loko over with strikes.
Oh Loko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kadota tries to pass to full mount but Loko defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takashi Kadota dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kadota misses with a left hand
and Loko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Loko seems to have got his legs back now.
Takashi Kadota seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Loko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Loko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kadota fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Loko has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kadota throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kadota throws a leg kick but Loko moved away.
A quick step to the side and Loko tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kadota misses with a wild body shot.
Kadota swings for the body but Loko moves out of range.
Kadota takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Kadota or perhaps it was just good defense by Loko, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kadota throws a nice inside leg kick.
A punch combination from Kadota misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kadota throws a leg kick that is checked
and Loko counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kadota.
Four Loko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Loko misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kadota throws a leg kick but Loko checks it.
Loko looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Kadota lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Loko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Loko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kadota getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kadota. That's going to slow Loko down.
Kadota uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Loko.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kadota.
No joy there for Loko, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Loko moves away from the strike by Kadota.
Loko appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kadota has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Loko lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Kadota is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Loko.
Kadota feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Loko's calf.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Loko moves out of range as Kadota throws a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kadota.
Kadota getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Loko is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kadota is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Loko chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kadota can pounce on him.
Kadota thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kadota misses with a hook to the body
letting Loko counter with a right hand.
Loko moves out of range as Kadota strikes.
Loko blocks a low kick nicely.
Kadota keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Loko takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kadota is looking to slow Loko down with leg kicks.
Kadota displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Loko throws out the jab.
Kadota stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kadota with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice sprawl there from Loko as Kadota shoots in.
Both fighters circling a little - Loko finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kadota tries to score a power double leg takedown but Loko sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kadota somewhat.
Four Loko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Takashi Kadota.
Loko avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Loko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kadota takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kadota throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kadota shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kadota scores with a kick to the midsection.
Loko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kadota throws out the jab.
It looked like Loko was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Loko lands a slapping body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kadota.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Kadota.
Kadota looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kadota finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Loko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Loko throws a head kick but Kadota moves out of range.
Loko looks to throw the jab but Kadota is out of range.
Kadota drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Loko defends it well.
Loko looks to land a right hand but Kadota moved out of range.
Kadota throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kadota misses with an uppercut. Loko saw that one coming.
Kadota is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Loko's half guard.
Loko is refusing to be controlled, as Kadota sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Takashi Kadota 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! This is the final round!
Loko throws a right and a left that Kadota avoids nicely.
Kadota turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Kadota there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kadota throws a low kick but it's checked well by Loko.
Kadota shoots for a takedown but Loko saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kadota darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kadota working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kadota seems to be working for a kimura but Loko defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loko slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kadota postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loko looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Kadota passes into half guard.
Loko is trying to control but Kadota manages to pass to mount!
Kadota looking to control but Loko is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kadota with a couple of short strikes.
Kadota looking to finish Loko with some ground and pound. This is bad for Loko!
Kadota avoids the attempt from Loko to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Kadota connects with a massive shot to the dome!
The referee warns Loko that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kadota fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kadota avoids the attempt from Loko to control.
Kadota tries to control but Loko wriggling away.
Kadota looking to finish Loko with some ground and pound. This is bad for Loko!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Loko wants to control but Kadota is having none of it.
Kadota drops a big elbow. That's hurt Loko! More shots from Kadota and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Takashi Kadota!
A very excited looking Takashi Kadota rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Van Gogh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harold Hari (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Van Gogh's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Outro - By: M83. Hari has chosen King Drum as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Pierre Van Gogh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Harold Hari!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hari tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
No joy there for Hari, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hari fakes the leg kick and cracks Van Gogh in the body.
Hari fails with an attempt to clinch.
Van Gogh wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Van Gogh displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Hari misses with a body kick.
Hari on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Van Gogh connects with the punch.
Hari waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Van Gogh.
Hari's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hari's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hari looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van Gogh throws a jab but it's blocked by Hari.
Hari on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Gogh lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hari tries to clinch up but Van Gogh circles away and keeps his distance.
As Hari tries to get set, Van Gogh tries to push him back and clinch up but Hari manages to avoid the attempt.
Van Gogh avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Van Gogh closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hari quickly recovers to half guard.
Van Gogh seems to be working for a kimura but Hari defends the submission attempt.
Van Gogh controlling the pace.
Hari missing with punches from the bottom.
Hari flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Gogh working the head and body with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Van Gogh connects with a nice short shot to Hari's temple.
Van Gogh prevents Hari from improving his position.
Van Gogh looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hari is striking from the bottom but he's now found himself mounted! Oh dear - not enough focus on defense there.
Van Gogh lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Van Gogh looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hari is trying to escape the mount.
Hari is in a horrible position here. Van Gogh smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Van Gogh tries to control but Hari wriggling away.
Van Gogh has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Hari flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
We've been hearing that Van Gogh has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Van Gogh lands a big elbow.
Hari is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Gogh looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Hari covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pierre Van Gogh!
An out of breath Pierre Van Gogh 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rahkim Abdullah (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Akira Hendrix (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rahkim Abdullah 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 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rahkim Abdullah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Akira Hendrix!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendrix lands a really nice looking cross but Abdullah seems unphased.
It looks like Rahkim Abdullah has been cut.
Hendrix lands a glancing blow to the side of Abdullah's head.
Nice shot lands for Abdullah.
Hendrix tries to bum rush Abdullah with a series of wild strikes but Abdullah uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hendrix has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Abdullah shoots in for a double leg but Hendrix sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Abdullah works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Abdullah tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hendrix defends well and Abdullah ends up having to push Hendrix into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hendrix tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Abdullah paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Abdullah avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Abdullah connects with a single shot there.
Abdullah lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Abdullah.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Abdullah.
Hendrix forces Abdullah back against the cage and clinches.
Abdullah goes for a takedown attempt but Hendrix pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rahkim Abdullah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abdullah thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Hendrix was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Abdullah feints and as Hendrix raises his hands in defense, Abdullah changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Hendrix avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abdullah throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Abdullah accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Abdullah trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendrix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abdullah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hendrix is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Abdullah working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hendrix seems keen to control Abdullah's posture.
Abdullah is looking to work some ground and pound but Hendrix has wrist control.
Abdullah is looking to work some ground and pound but Hendrix has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Abdullah keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hendrix's head.
Hendrix keeping moving, preventing Abdullah from controlling successfully.
Abdullah working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Abdullah throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hendrix pulls Abdullah in close to prevent any damage.
Abdullah loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Abdullah sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Nice sprawl there from Hendrix as Abdullah shoots in.
A little jabbing left from Hendrix on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Abdullah lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah shoots in but Hendrix avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hendrix takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Abdullah shoots in and drives through. Hendrix sprawls well.
Abdullah throws a body punch but Hendrix moves out of range.
A left and a right from Abdullah both land. Nice combination.
The fighters circle momentarily. Abdullah darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Hendrix clinches up with Abdullah and pushes him back against the cage.
Abdullah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hendrix.
Abdullah scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Abdullah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hendrix sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hendrix wants to clinch.
Donk. Abdullah catches Hendrix right on the button with a cross.
That's four 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!
Hendrix throws a right and a left that both miss.
Abdullah uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hendrix has time to react.
Abdullah uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hendrix.
Abdullah throws a nice looking combination but Hendrix bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Abdullah shoots in for a takedown but Hendrix shows good takedown defense.
Abdullah works over Hendrix's head and body with a nice combination.
Hendrix doesn't manage to clinch there - Abdullah circles away.
Abdullah scores with a three punch combo!
Abdullah is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Hendrix's half guard.
Hendrix kicks Abdullah off and gets back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Hendrix. No joy for Abdullah on that attempt.
A jab from Abdullah does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rahkim Abdullah dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rahkim Abdullah's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nice defenses there by Abdullah.
Abdullah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hendrix swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Abdullah scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Abdullah works Hendrix's body with a nice hook.
Abdullah shoots in but Hendrix avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Abdullah just misses with a punch to the body.
Hendrix keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Jab from Abdullah.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendrix takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Abdullah looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rahkim Abdullah. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Abdullah throws a hook but Hendrix blocks it.
Abdullah shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Hendrix as he avoids it easily.
Rahkim Abdullah is winning the standup battle so far.
Abdullah swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendrix walks into a straight right hand from Abdullah.
Hendrix scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hendrix scores with a jab to the body.
Abdullah throws a hook to the side of Hendrix's head but Hendrix sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akira Hendrix is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch combination from Abdullah misses.
Hendrix lands with an overhand left.
Abdullah thows a left - swing and a miss!
Abdullah shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hendrix but Hendrix pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hendrix fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hendrix clinches up against the cage.
Hendrix gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Abdullah.
Nice body punch from Hendrix.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hendrix stalling the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix avoiding damage.
Abdullah taking a breather.
Hendrix misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hendrix's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hendrix looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Hendrix closes the distance and pushes Abdullah back into the cage.
Hendrix escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hendrix slips a jab and a cross from Abdullah.
Hendrix drives through and clinches with Abdullah against the cage.
Abdullah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hendrix can do to turn this around?
Abdullah lands a nice shot to the body.
Hendrix manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah tries for a takedown but Hendrix sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Abdullah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abdullah shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Abdullah showed some decent athleticism there.
Hendrix wants to control but Abdullah is keeping busy.
Abdullah trying to control from half guard but Hendrix is working away.
Hendrix is looking to control Abdullah's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Hendrix avoid being mounted?
Hendrix avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Abdullah.
Abdullah looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hendrix defending well though.
Abdullah throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hendrix blocking the ground and pound attempt from Abdullah.
Hendrix keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Abdullah missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hendrix blocking the ground and pound attempt from Abdullah.
Abdullah wants to pass the guard but Hendrix is defending well.
Hendrix taking some punishment here, with Abdullah in his half guard.
Abdullah is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Abdullah takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rahkim Abdullah dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Rahkim Abdullah's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Abdullah lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hendrix circles away quickly and effectively.
Abdullah misses with a takedown attempt - Hendrix sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Abdullah shoots in and bounces Hendrix off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Abdullah loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Abdullah postures up in Hendrix's guard and throws a big left but Hendrix blocks it.
Hendrix avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendrix avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Abdullah postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hendrix keeping moving, preventing Abdullah from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendrix is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Abdullah makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Abdullah trying to control the position from guard on top but Hendrix is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abdullah has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Abdullah advances to half guard.
Hendrix is defending against the submission attempts here by Abdullah.
Abdullah lands with a punch from half guard.
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.
Hendrix controlling the position for now.
Abdullah is thwarting Hendrix's attempts to control the position.
Abdullah thows a huge punch but Hendrix dodges it nicely.
Hendrix wants to improve his position but Abdullah is controlling well.
Abdullah wants to control but Hendrix is keeping him busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Abdullah throws a series of strikes that have Hendrix backpedaling.
Hendrix throws out a loose jab but Abdullah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hendrix tries to close the distance and clinch but Abdullah swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendrix doesn't manage to clinch there - Abdullah circles away.
Abdullah throws a good cross that connects.
Hendrix closes the distance and clinches.
Abdullah breaks the clinch.
Abdullah throws a jab but it's blocked by Hendrix.
Abdullah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hendrix manages to avoid it.
Hendrix tries to close the distance and clinch up but Abdullah swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Abdullah drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Akira Hendrix has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Abdullah working the ground and pound but Hendrix is defending the strikes.
Sloppy strikes there by Abdullah.
Abdullah postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Abdullah postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abdullah sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Hendrix is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Both fighters take a look at the clock.
Hendrix tries to improve position but can't.
Abdullah wants to control for a moment but Hendrix uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Still in half guard, Abdullah seems content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hendrix regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Abdullah.
Abdullah is working Hendrix over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rahkim Abdullah showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Abdullah, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rahkim Abdullah!
An out of breath Rahkim Abdullah thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vasili Komaroff (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Short Low (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Low has chosen Short People as his entrance music. 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 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Vasili Komaroff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Short Low!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Low will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Komaroff feinted with a counter takedown.
Low takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Komaroff tries a low kick but Low avoids it.
Komaroff throws a body kick that misses
and Low counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Low.
Komaroff seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Low throws a strike but Komaroff rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Komaroff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Komaroff throws a big elbow that misses.
Low working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Komaroff.
Komaroff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Low avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Komaroff throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Komaroff wants to pass the guard but Low is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Low preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Komaroff postures up in Low's guard and throws a big left but Low blocks it.
Komaroff content to stall in guard here.
Komaroff postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Low avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Komaroff in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Komaroff postures up in Low's guard and throws a big left but Low blocks it.
Low is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Komaroff working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Low is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Low chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Low closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Low tries to move into range but Komaroff moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Komaroff lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Komaroff scores with a push kick.
Komaroff gets the takedown into side control.
An elbow from Komaroff crashes against the mat.
Komaroff in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Low is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Komaroff in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff working the head with strikes.
Komaroff in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Komaroff creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
The referee asks Komaroff politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Komaroff prefers to stall for the moment though.
Low avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Komaroff.
The ground and pound from Komaroff seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Komaroff misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Komaroff working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Komaroff in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Komaroff lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Komaroff in side control, throwing shots but Low defends.
Low is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Sloppy strikes there by Komaroff.
Komaroff fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Komaroff misses with the ground and pound.
Check out the look on Komaroff's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Komaroff scoring with punches from side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Komaroff sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Low is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Komaroff working the ground and pound from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasili Komaroff dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Komaroff, right into the meat.
Good shot there by Komaroff.
A head kick misses from Komaroff.
Low shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Komaroff swings away with a body shot that misses
and Low cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice body kick from Komaroff.
Komaroff misses with the body kick
and Low connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Low swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Komaroff.
Komaroff lands a nice shot to the body.
Komaroff lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Komaroff throws a lazy right hand but Low sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Komaroff thuds his right hand into Low's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Komaroff scores with a spinning back kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komaroff looks for a takedown but Low sprawls well.
Komaroff throws a body kick that misses.
Komaroff's jab looks to have found its range, popping Low under the eye.
Komaroff slips a jab from Low.
Komaroff tries to counter with a takedown but Low is quick to defend against it.
Low misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vasili Komaroff is winning the standup battle so far.
Komaroff misses with an uppercut.
Komaroff misses with a body shot.
Low tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Komaroff. Low does a little dance to reset his feet.
Low looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Low misses the shot to the body.
Komaroff drops down looking for a counter takedown but Low sprawls and moves away.
Vasili Komaroff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Low throws a right and a left that Komaroff avoids nicely.
Low takes one to the side of the head.
Komaroff moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff shoots in and drives through. Low sprawls well.
A shot to the body from Komaroff misses
and Low counters with a left to the body.
Komaroff dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Komaroff misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Komaroff throws a looping overhand right but Low ducks down to avoid it.
Low takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Low scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Komaroff bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Komaroff keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Komaroff keeps Low at a distance using the push kick.
Low misses with a leg kick.
Low swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Komaroff feinted with a counter takedown.
Komaroff connects with a leg kick. Low looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Low throws a looping overhand right but Komaroff ducks down to avoid it.
Low takes a jab right on the kisser.
Low avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Low fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Komaroff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Low can do to turn this around?
Low walks into a left hand.
Low avoids the body shot from Komaroff.
Low blocks a head kick by Komaroff.
Low tries a quick counter leg kick but Komaroff is wise to it.
A leg kick checked by Low.
Komaroff scores with a sloppy right hand. Low should have avoided that one.
Komaroff scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Komaroff looks to land a combination but Low avoids it well.
Low lands a head shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Komaroff misses.
Komaroff takes a swing at Low's ribcage but misses.
Komaroff tries to land a body kick
enabling Low to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Komaroff misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Komaroff is predictable there
and Low counters with a nice uppercut.
Komaroff misses with a right hand
and Low counters with a nice body shot.
Low stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Low wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasili Komaroff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Komaroff throws a hook but Low blocks it.
Low slips a jab from Komaroff.
As Komaroff backs off Low throws a huge counter combo but Komaroff manages to avoid it all.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Komaroff scores with a leg kick.
Low connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Low displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Komaroff throws out the jab.
Low motions for Komaroff to come forward. Low throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasili Komaroff dominated that second round.
That's time! Komaroff's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Komaroff scores with a decent looking hook.
Komaroff throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Low is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Komaroff scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Komaroff pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice body punch from Komaroff.
Komaroff lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Komaroff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Low moves away.
Komaroff throws a leg kick that is checked
and Low counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Low needs to keep his hands up - Komaroff had a free shot at his head there.
Low jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Low lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Low misses the jab.
Komaroff throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komaroff throws a big shot that misses.
Low was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Low keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice shot by Komaroff.
Komaroff looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Low is fending him off so far but Komaroff persists. Nope, Low circles away and we're back to standing.
And Low tries to counter it with a takedown but Komaroff pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Komaroff throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Komaroff gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Komaroff fails with the takedown
and Low counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Low throws a hook but Komaroff blocks it.
Komaroff scores with a jab.
Low misses with a hook. Komaroff ducked under it nicely.
Low ducks under a wild hook from Komaroff.
Komaroff fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasili Komaroff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff throws a wild body kick that Low sees coming a mile off.
Komaroff catches Low with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Low slips under a jab from Komaroff.
Komaroff is looking to land body kicks.
Low appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Komaroff tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Low is able to avoid easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Low defending well as Komaroff loads up on a big left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Komaroff.
A looping hook to the body misses from Komaroff. Low does a little dance to reset his feet.
Low lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Komaroff takes a swing at Low's ribcage but misses.
Komaroff tried to score with a low kick but Low checks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Low takes a swing at Komaroff's ribcage but misses.
Komaroff scores with a jab to the head.
Komaroff wants to land a leg kick but Low is out of range.
Low stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Komaroff.
Komaroff connects with a leg kick. Low looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Low 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.
Komaroff checks a leg kick nicely.
Komaroff misses with a right hand
and Low counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Low throws a big shot that misses.
Low takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Komaroff shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Low feints the counter takedown.
Low looks to score with a jab to the body but Komaroff is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Low.
Komaroff bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Komaroff blocks the leg kick.
Komaroff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Low manages to avoid it.
Low slips under a jab from Komaroff.
Low tries a quick counter leg kick but Komaroff is wise to it.
Low just misses with a punch to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Low avoids a kick to the body.
Komaroff throws a shot to the body.
Low avoids the body shot from Komaroff.
Komaroff throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Low was covering up waiting for the punch and Komaroff finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Low is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Komaroff is controlling him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vasili Komaroff clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Komaroff takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Low has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Komaroff tries to score a power double leg takedown but Low sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Komaroff somewhat.
Komaroff throws a low kick, looking for Low's leg but Low calmly moves out of range.
Low ducks under a wild hook from Komaroff.
Low swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Komaroff has a takedown stuffed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Low misses with a straight right.
Komaroff paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Komaroff misses with an uppercut
and Low counters with a stiff right hand.
Low misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Low throws a leg kick but Komaroff sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Komaroff connects with a body shot that sends Low's belly button to the back.
Komaroff swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Low.
Komaroff connects with a solid leg kick.
Komaroff tries to land a front kick but Low steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Komaroff punishes Low's body with a nice straight punch.
Low scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That kick from Komaroff tenderised Low's leg. Low is trying to keep his angry face on.
Komaroff throws a series of punches but Low avoids them all with ease.
Low swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Komaroff 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.
Komaroff misses with an uppercut
and Low counters with a good low kick that Komaroff was not able to check.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Komaroff.
It seemed like Low was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Low looks to land a right hand but Komaroff moved out of range.
Komaroff dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Low fails in his attempt to clinch.
Komaroff throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Low counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Low throws a body punch but Komaroff moves out of range.
Low will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Low misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Komaroff throws a body punch but Low moves out of range.
Komaroff thuds his right hand into Low's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Low stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Low wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasili Komaroff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Komaroff shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Komaroff misses.
Komaroff jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Low misses the shot to the body.
Low on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Low uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Komaroff.
Low connects with a nice looking jab.
Low shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Komaroff manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Low looking to pass the guard.
Komaroff has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Low working some strikes from top position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Low accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Low tries to free his leg and advance position but Komaroff is retaining full guard.
Low is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Low working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Komaroff's head.
Komaroff wants to sweep but no luck.
Komaroff wants to improve his position but instead Low has moved into half guard.
Low is nestled in close to Komaroff, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Short Low will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Komaroff displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Low.
Komaroff changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Low moves out of range of the body kick.
Low swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Komaroff throws a head kick that half lands.
Low moves out of range of the leg kick from Komaroff.
Low thows a body kick. Komaroff tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Low's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Nice uppercut lands for Komaroff. That snapped Low's head back.
Low avoids the body shot from Komaroff.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Komaroff throws a predictable looking body shot
and Low cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Komaroff misses with the combination.
Komaroff misses the body punch
enabling Low to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Komaroff checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Low pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Low takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Komaroff shoots and misses
and Low counters with a series of strikes. Komaroff will be more careful next time no doubt.
Komaroff stuffs the takedown attempt from Low. Low gets slowly back to his feet.
Komaroff looks to throw a body kick
enabling Low to counter with a crisp jab.
Komaroff shoots for a double leg takedown but Low sprawls well. He's pushed Komaroff's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Komaroff stuffs the takedown attempt from Low. Low gets slowly back to his feet.
Vasili Komaroff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Short Low.
Komaroff moves out of range as Low strikes.
Komaroff connects with a body shot that sends Low's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Low to counter with a crisp jab.
Komaroff throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Komaroff connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Low momentarily.
Komaroff misses with a hook to the body
and Low counters with a left and a right that stings Komaroff.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Komaroff sizes up Low with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Komaroff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Low manages to avoid it.
Komaroff misses with a hook
and Low decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Komaroff's guard.
Komaroff pushes Low off and scrambles back to his feet.
Low misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Komaroff.
Komaroff lands a nice looking kick to the body. Low takes a step back to recover.
Low slips under a jab from Komaroff.
Vasili Komaroff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Komaroff fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Low manages to avoid it.
Komaroff fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Low looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Low avoids a kick to the body.
Komaroff cracks Low with a good jab.
Low takes one on the button.
Low connects with a crisp jab.
Low shoots in and gets a takedown into Komaroff's guard.
Low lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Low trying to control the position from guard on top but Komaroff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Komaroff pulls Low in close to his closed guard and prevents Low from doing any damage or advancing position.
Short Low has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Low throws a strike but Komaroff rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Komaroff trying to control but Low is working from the bottom.
Low can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Komaroff controls the pace.
Komaroff passes into half guard.
Vasili Komaroff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Komaroff wants to take a breather but Low is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasili Komaroff showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Komaroff has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 49:46
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 49:46
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasili Komaroff!
A relieved looking Vasili Komaroff thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Vinnie Longworth (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Manus Grant (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Grant is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Thunderstruck - AC/DC. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinnie Longworth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Manus Grant!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longworth has his takedown stuffed
and Grant counters with a head kick. That will keep Longworth thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A punch combination from Grant misses.
Longworth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grant.
Grant stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Longworth misses with an uppercut.
Longworth throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Longworth fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Longworth takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Longworth!
Longworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Longworth does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Grant is looking for the big counter here.
Grant scores with a nice body kick.
Longworth looks to land a right hand but Grant moved out of range.
Longworth misses with a hook. Grant ducked under it nicely.
Grant feints a counter leg kick.
Longworth tests Grant's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Longworth missing with a left hand there. Grant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Grant lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Longworth at a distance.
Grant jabs at Longworth's body.
Longworth throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Longworth throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grant punishes Longworth's body with a nice straight punch.
Longworth tries a head kick but it misses.
Grant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grant blocks a jab.
Grant gets a clinch.
Grant scores with a hook to the body.
Longworth lands a shot to the body.
Grant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grant lands with a kick to the temple. Longworth shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Grant on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
It looks like Manus Grant has been cut.
We've been told by Longworth's head coaches at Midnight MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Longworth throws a poor cross that misses
and Grant counters with an inside leg kick.
Longworth changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Grant looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Grant sneaks out the side door and pushes Longworth away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Longworth.
Longworth gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
Grant lands a head kick!
Longworth throws a looping overhand right but Grant ducks down to avoid it.
Longworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grant was well out of range. Poor timing from Longworth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Longworth stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grant.
Grant uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Longworth.
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Longworth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grant is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Longworth rather than just go for the knockout.
Longworth gets tackled into the cage by Grant. Grant maintains the clinch.
Grant misses with some punches.
Grant blocks an uppercut.
Longworth working aggressively here.
Grant scores with a shot to the side of Longworth's head.
Grant tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Longworth avoids a wild elbow strike from Grant.
Longworth throws a head punch that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Grant.
Grant working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grant wants to break the clinch but can't.
Longworth tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Grant's elbow.
Longworth can't get the takedown.
Good body shot from Longworth.
Grant blocking some punches.
Longworth lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grant backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Longworth lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Grant misses with a body punch.
Grant prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinnie Longworth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Grant manages to break the clinch.
Grant fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Longworth manages to avoid it.
Longworth takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Longworth's jab looks to have found its range, popping Grant under the eye.
Longworth misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grant.
Longworth fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Grant keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A slow jab from Longworth misses its intended target.
Grant throws a big counter head kick but Longworth avoids it with no problem.
A head kick misses from Grant.
Grant throws a body punch but Longworth moves out of range.
Longworth blocks a head kick by Grant.
Grant avoids the head kick by Longworth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant wants to clinch up but Longworth keeps it at a distance.
Manus Grant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Longworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grant scores with a head kick. Longworth tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grant lands a jab to Longworth's midsection.
Vinnie Longworth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grant bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Longworth's head backwards.
Longworth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Longworth throws a hook to the side of Grant's head but Grant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Longworth throws a body shot but no joy.
Grant is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Grant moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Longworth looks to land a combination but Grant avoids it well.
Grant throws a body punch but Longworth moves out of range.
Grant misses with a body kick.
Grant misses with a straight left.
Grant smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grant tries a head kick but it misses.
Grant scores with a kick to the midsection.
Longworth misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grant plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Longworth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grant.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manus Grant dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Manus Grant's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Grant slips under a jab from Longworth.
Grant now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Longworth fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Grant manages to avoid it.
Grant punishes Longworth's body with a nice straight punch.
Longworth scores with a jab to the jaw.
Longworth closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Grant did well to prevent Longworth getting side control.
Grant is looking to control Longworth's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Grant avoid being mounted?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Longworth is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Longworth throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longworth wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grant keeps working.
Longworth working Grant over with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grant kicks Longworth off and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grant changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Longworth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Manus Grant seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Longworth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Grant was well out of range. Poor timing from Longworth.
Grant ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Longworth moves away.
Longworth lands with a nice body punch.
Longworth swings for the body but Grant moves out of range.
Grant is trying to counter with his kicks.
Grant slips under a jab.
Longworth avoids the head kick by Grant.
Longworth takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Grant looks to land a right hand but Longworth moved out of range.
A head kick misses from Grant.
Longworth appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Longworth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Grant.
Grant avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Longworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grant has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Longworth throws a body punch but Grant moves out of range.
Grant throws a head kick but Longworth moves out of range.
Longworth cracks Grant with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
Longworth blocks a head kick by Grant.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Grant does no damage.
Longworth throws a body punch but Grant moves out of range.
Grant connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grant misses the shot to the body.
Nice shot lands for Grant.
Grant cracks Longworth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Grant throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Grant avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grant thumps Longworth with a low kick.
Longworth goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Longworth thows a left - swing and a miss!
Longworth connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice body punch from Grant.
Longworth lands with an overhand left.
Longworth misses with a looping left.
Longworth throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Grant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Grant slips a straight right by Longworth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant connects with a high kick.
Grant throws a body punch but Longworth moves out of range.
Longworth swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Longworth.
Grant scores with a nice body kick.
Grant sizes up Longworth with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jab, jab by Longworth - just one landing.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Grant.
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grant throws a big shot that misses.
Longworth scores with a nice head shot.
Longworth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Grant throws out a counter right but Longworth avoids it with no problem.
Grant misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A chopping leg kick lands by Grant.
Grant ducks under a wild hook from Longworth.
Grant appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Grant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Longworth throws out the jab.
Grant scores with a body shot.
Grant throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Longworth stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grant swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Grant swings for the body but Longworth moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Grant.
Grant just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLongworth.
Longworth lands with a nice combination. Grant backs away looking to recover.
Longworth displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Grant. Longworth does a little dance to reset his feet.
Longworth shoots in for a double leg but Grant sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Grant misses with a wild body shot.
Grant blocks a jab.
Grant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grant on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Longworth scores with a hook to the body. Grant takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Longworth throws a half hearted mid kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grant.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Grant.
Longworth fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Longworth sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Manus Grant will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Manus Grant's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Grant moves into the clinch.
Longworth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Longworth on the inside.
Grant tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Longworth avoids it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Longworth.
Longworth tries to throw a body punch but Grant avoids it by throwing Longworth back against the cage.
Grant swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grant lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Longworth backwards.
Longworth swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Longworth jumps into guard, dragging Grant to the mat.
Longworth wants to sweep but no luck.
Longworth escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Grant gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grant in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Grant stays in close to Longworth's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longworth is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Grant is aware though and is defending well.
Longworth is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Grant defends well.
Grant wants to control from the top but Longworth keeps moving.
Longworth is looking for a triangle but Grant pushes his legs off easily.
Longworth is looking for a triangle but Grant pushes his legs off easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grant slips nicely into half guard.
Vinnie Longworth has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Grant is figuring out what he wants to do next.
It looks like Grant is going to stand back up.
Longworth is refusing to be controlled, as Grant sits in half guard.
Still in half guard, Grant seems content to control.
Longworth is in trouble now - Grant has advanced to mount!
Grant trying to control but Longworth is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grant avoids the attempt from Longworth to control.
Grant looking to control but Longworth is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Grant sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Longworth is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Grant trying to control but Longworth is having none of it.
Longworth is trying to escape the mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Longworth swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Grant wants to control the action but instead Longworth gets a body lock and reverses into Grant's guard! Nice work!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Manus Grant.
Well Grant 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manus Grant!
A victorious Manus Grant thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Josiah Bartlet (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Karate Kid (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Bartlet comes to the cage accompanied by The Clash - Police And Thieves. Kid is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Kung Fu Fighting. Josiah Bartlet could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Karate Kid's chin.
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 3, fighting out of London, Josiah Bartlet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
30 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Karate Kid!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kid shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bartlet as he jumps to the side.
Bartlet shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kid napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kid wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Bartlet tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Bartlet wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kid keeps working.
Kid wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bartlet looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kid is avoiding damage well.
Kid is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bartlet working the body and head with strikes.
Kid wants to get back to his feet.
Bartlet working the ground and pound but Kid is defending the strikes.
Bartlet grinds an elbow into Kid's temple.
Bartlet wants to control for a moment but Kid uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Bartlet stops Kid from getting back to his feet.
Kid tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Bartlet manages to move to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Bartlet punishing his opponent with strikes.
Bartlet lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Kid wants to try and get back to his feet.
Bartlet unloading with bombs!
Kid is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bartlet postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Kid out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Bartlet goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Josiah Bartlet!
A relieved looking Josiah Bartlet thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tsar Bomba (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ove Sundberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tsar Bomba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ove Sundberg!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Sundberg or perhaps it was just good defense by Bomba, which made it look bad.
Sundberg lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sundberg throws an off balance right hand
and Sundberg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sundberg misses with a body shot.
Bomba looks to land a right hand but Sundberg moved out of range.
Sundberg sizes up Bomba with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big left from Sundberg misses.
Sundberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Sundberg misses with a body shot.
Sundberg ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Bomba misses with a head kick.
Sundberg dips to his left and cracks Bomba with an uppercut!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Bomba.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sundberg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bomba looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bomba walks into a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Sundberg.
Sundberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tsar Bomba is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bomba. Sundberg does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sundberg closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Bomba quickly recovers to half guard.
Sundberg seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Bomba does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bomba avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sundberg.
Sundberg has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bomba has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sundberg is working away from the top position though.
Sundberg throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sundberg content to control rather than advance.
Bomba taking some punishment here, with Sundberg in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomba is looking to control Sundberg's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bomba avoid being mounted?
Bomba gets full guard.
Bomba is pulling down on Sundberg's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sundberg postures up in Bomba's guard and throws a big left but Bomba blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sundberg postures up in Bomba's guard and throws a big left but Bomba blocks it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sundberg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Sundberg ducks right into an uppercut from Bomba.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sundberg.
Bomba half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sundberg rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bomba moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Sundberg backs away, Bomba returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Bomba. That snapped Sundberg's head back.
Sundberg is rocked!
Bomba ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sundberg is still on wobbly legs! Can Bomba finish him?
Bomba drops Sundberg with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sundberg looks back up at him and smiles so Bomba waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sundberg ducks under a wild hook from Bomba.
Sundberg catches Bomba with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sundberg attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Sundberg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bomba.
Sundberg looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Sundberg.
Bomba just misses with a punch to the body.
Bomba throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sundberg shoots in looking for a takedown but Bomba manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sundberg's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tsar Bomba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ove Sundberg.
Bomba avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bomba throwing a counter right hand but Sundberg manages to avoid it.
Sundberg seems to have recovered his senses.
Bomba takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sundberg slips a straight right by Bomba.
Sundberg now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bomba wants to slow Sundberg down by chopping away at his legs.
It looks like Bomba has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Sundberg misses with an uppercut.
Sundberg misses with an attempted mid kick.
Bomba misses with a wild body shot.
Bomba fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sundberg.
Sundberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bomba.
Bomba staying out of range there.
Bomba half committed to a counter leg kick.
No luck for Sundberg with that takedown attempt.
Bomba throwing a counter right hand but Sundberg manages to avoid it.
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 Tsar Bomba will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Bomba chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Sundberg can pounce on him.
Sundberg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bomba doesn't seem bothered though.
Ove Sundberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sundberg swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sundberg misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Bomba counter with a right hand.
Sundberg throws a body punch but Bomba moves out of range.
Bomba looks to land a combination but Sundberg avoids it well.
Bomba misses with an uppercut. Sundberg saw that one coming.
Bomba just misses with a punch to the body.
Bomba uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sundberg.
Bomba is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sundberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Bomba misses its intended target.
Sundberg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bomba counters with an outside leg kick.
Bomba fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bomba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bomba dodges the punch combination from Sundberg.
A combination from Sundberg does no damage.
Bomba dodges the punch combination from Sundberg.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bomba. That's going to slow Sundberg down.
Sundberg throws a shot to the body.
Bomba smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Sundberg looks to score with a jab to the body but Bomba is just out of range.
Bomba went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sundberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Bomba misses with a head kick.
Bomba takes one on the button.
Sundberg moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sundberg misses with a lunging right hand
and Bomba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bomba misses the jab.
A shot to the body from Sundberg misses
enabling Bomba to counter with a crisp jab.
Bomba pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A bone on bone clash there as Sundberg blocks the leg kick.
Sundberg throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Sundberg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bomba.
Sundberg cracks Bomba with an open hand slap.
Sundberg uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sundberg gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bomba makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bomba chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bomba throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sundberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bomba feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bomba throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomba uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sundberg.
Sundberg defending well as Bomba loads up on a big left hand.
A clash of legs there as Sundberg blocks the low kick.
Sundberg changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sundberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bomba was well out of range. Poor timing from Sundberg.
Bomba takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A slow jab from Sundberg misses its intended target.
Bomba missing with a left hand there. Sundberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sundberg.
Sundberg thuds his right hand into Bomba's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sundberg swings for the body but Bomba moves out of range.
Bomba ducks under a wild hook from Sundberg.
Bomba is looking to counter punch.
Bomba takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sundberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bomba.
A shot to the body from Sundberg misses
and Bomba connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bomba takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bomba feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sundberg's calf.
Sundberg's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bomba tries a head kick but it misses.
Bomba throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Sundberg counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Sundberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bomba fakes the leg kick and cracks Sundberg in the body.
Sundberg displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Bomba takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sundberg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sundberg is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bomba.
Sundberg misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sundberg. Bomba does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sundberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bomba.
Bomba misses the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ove Sundberg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Bomba bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sundberg's head.
Sundberg fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Bomba lands a nice looking body kick.
A low kick from Bomba is predictable there
and Sundberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sundberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bomba moves away.
Bomba scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sundberg shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bomba as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sundberg checks a leg kick.
Bomba connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sundberg shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Bomba pinned against the cage. Bomba gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Tsar Bomba has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ove Sundberg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sundberg blocks a head kick by Bomba.
Bomba is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sundberg.
Sundberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sundberg takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sundberg moves out of range as Bomba throws a body kick.
Sundberg stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sundberg avoids the head kick by Bomba.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sundberg! But no joy.
Sundberg connects with a looping right hand.
Sundberg misses with a jab, cross combination.
Sundberg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bomba moves away from the strike by Sundberg.
Bomba tried to counter with a leg kick but Sundberg avoided it.
Bomba connects with a body shot that sends Sundberg's belly button to the back.
Sundberg wants to slow Bomba down by chopping away at his legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sundberg tries to bum rush Bomba with a series of wild strikes but Bomba uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bomba walks into a jab.
Sundberg scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sundberg thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bomba's head.
Sundberg trying to mount his opponent but Bomba defends it.
Bomba trying to control but Sundberg postures up.
Bomba pushes Sundberg off and gets back to his feet.
Bomba throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Sundberg looks to throw the jab but Bomba is out of range.
As Sundberg looks to move away, Bomba throws a big counter combo but Sundberg just gets out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bomba moves out of range as Sundberg strikes.
Bomba on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sundberg shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Bomba kicks Sundberg off and gets back to his feet.
Bomba thuds a left hand into Sundberg's body.
Bomba tests Sundberg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bomba misses with a wild body shot.
Tsar Bomba is winning the standup battle so far.
Sundberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bomba moves away.
Sundberg throws a jab but it's blocked by Bomba.
Bomba scores with a hook to the body. Sundberg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bomba.
Bomba looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bomba looks to land a left hand but Sundberg moved out of range nicely.
Sundberg misses the shot to the body.
Bomba on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bomba thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Sundberg if he has to take too many more of those.
Bomba works the jab nicely.
Sundberg throws a body punch but Bomba moves out of range.
Sundberg steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bomba. That one must have hurt.
Sundberg takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sundberg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bomba can pounce on him.
Bomba lands with an overhand left.
Bomba throws a sloppy head kick and Sundberg moves out of range easily.
Bomba slips under a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tsar Bomba showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bomba has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tsar Bomba!
An out of breath Tsar Bomba thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Culver Crimson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andriy Kuzmenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Culver Crimson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Andriy Kuzmenko!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crimson misses with a series of wild punches.
Left hook, right uppercut from Crimson.
Crimson lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuzmenko looks to land a combination but Crimson avoids it well.
Kuzmenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crimson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Crimson misses with a body shot.
Crimson drops Kuzmenko with a nice combination! Crimson dives into Kuzmenko's guard, looking to finish!
Kuzmenko is rocked!
It looks like Andriy Kuzmenko has been cut.
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!
Kuzmenko is adopting a defensive guard.
Kuzmenko is working an open guard so Crimson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kuzmenko clinches up against the cage.
Crimson has a couple of punches blocked by Kuzmenko.
Crimson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kuzmenko or not.
Crimson pushes Kuzmenko back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crimson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've been hearing reports that Crimson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Crimson tries a knee to the head but Kuzmenko blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuzmenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crimsons head.
Crimson avoiding damage as Kuzmenko throws knees to the body.
Kuzmenko lands a nice uppercut.
Kuzmenko breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Crimson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kuzmenko under the eye.
Kuzmenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Crimson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kuzmenko.
Crimson throws a big counter combination but Kuzmenko scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Crimson throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Crimson lands with a right hand.
Kuzmenko lands a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Crimson misses its intended target.
Kuzmenko throws out a leg kick but Crimson moves out of range and Kuzmenko only half commits.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kuzmenko throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Culver Crimson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crimson is pawing at Kuzmenko, trying to feel the distance before throwing out a cross that crashes into Kuzmenko's nose. Kuzmenko is badly hurt! Crimson pounces, throwing wild strikes as both fighters end up on the ground! Kuzmenko tries desperately to hold on but Crimson is relentless in his assault! As Kuzmenko receives an ever increasing number of unanswered strikes the referee pulls Crimson away and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Culver Crimson!
After winning the bout, Culver Crimson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Riccuito (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Puck Heidegger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Riccuito comes to the cage accompanied by walk hard . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
25 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mark Riccuito!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Puck Heidegger!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heidegger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Riccuito is out of range.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Riccuito!
The fighters circle momentarily. Heidegger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Heidegger misses with a low kick.
Heidegger circles away from the clinch attempt.
Riccuito thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Heidegger if he has to take too many more of those.
Riccuito closes the distance and pushes Heidegger back into the cage.
Riccuito misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Riccuito.
Riccuito lands a left hand.
A short right from Heidegger.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riccuito tries to work over Heidegger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Heidegger working aggressively here.
Heidegger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Riccuito backwards.
Heidegger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heidegger misses with a punch to the body.
Heidegger stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Riccuito doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heidegger throws a head punch that misses.
Heidegger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Riccuito blocking some punches.
Heidegger lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heidegger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heidegger throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Riccuitos head.
Heidegger throws a head punch that misses.
Riccuito blocks a body shot from Heidegger.
Heidegger prevents a body shot from Riccuito.
Riccuito misses with an elbow over the top.
Heidegger is trying to force a seperation but Riccuito has the dominant position.
Riccuito lands a hook to the side of the head.
Heidegger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Heidegger breaks the clinch.
Riccuito clinches.
Heidegger blocking some punches.
Riccuito putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Heidegger in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Heidegger misses with some punches.
Riccuito lands with a short shot to the head.
Heidegger takes a knee to the side of the body.
Riccuito blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Riccuito prevents a body shot from Heidegger.
Riccuito has Heidegger pressed against the cage, preventing Heidegger from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A body shot lands from Riccuito.
Heidegger looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heidegger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Riccuito on the inside.
Heidegger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Riccuito moves into range and clinches up with Heidegger.
Riccuito scores with a nice hook to the head.
Heidegger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Heidegger has a couple of punches blocked by Riccuito.
Heidegger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Riccuito backwards.
Heidegger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Riccuito lands with a left to the head.
Heidegger working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Riccuito using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Riccuito blocks an uppercut.
Riccuito scores a nice knee to the body.
Riccuito lands a left hand.
A short right from Riccuito on the inside.
Riccuito lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Riccuito gets through Heidegger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Riccuito lands a nice elbow.
Riccuito lands an elbow inside.
Riccuito throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Heideggers head.
Riccuito misses with an elbow over the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heidegger wants to break free but Riccuito has control.
Riccuito is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Heidegger is defending well for now.
Heidegger working aggressively here.
Heidegger has a couple of punches blocked by Riccuito.
Riccuito lands with a light punch inside.
Riccuito gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Riccuito lands an elbow just above Heidegger 's eye.
Heidegger throws a head punch that misses.
Riccuito misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Heidegger.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Riccuito just misses with a elbow thrown towards Heidegger's brow.
Riccuito throws a punch but it's blocked by Heidegger.
Heidegger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Riccuito misses with an elbow over the top.
Riccuito blocks an uppercut.
Riccuito tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Heidegger's elbow.
Riccuito blocking some punches.
Heidegger blocking some punches.
Nice elbow from Riccuito.
Riccuito lands an elbow that stopped Heidegger in his tracks for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Riccuito blocks a body shot from Heidegger.
Riccuito blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heidegger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heidegger lands a left hand.
Heidegger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heidegger has a couple of punches blocked by Riccuito.
Heidegger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heidegger misses with a punch on the inside.
Riccuito lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Puck Heidegger has been cut.
Heidegger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Heidegger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Heidegger prevents a body shot from Riccuito.
Riccuito pushes Heidegger back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Riccuito scores with a nice short uppercut.
Riccuito makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Riccuito blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Riccuito.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Riccuito just misses with a elbow thrown towards Heidegger's brow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heidegger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Riccuito lands a hook to the side of the head.
Heidegger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Riccuito lands a good knee to the midsection. Heidegger won't want to take too many of those.
A body shot lands from Riccuito.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Riccuito dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Puck Heidegger's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice cross by Riccuito.
Riccuito bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Riccuito moves in looking to clinch but Heidegger pushes him off.
Heidegger lands a glancing blow to the side of Riccuito's head.
Heidegger stuns Riccuito with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Riccuito has Heidegger up against the cage in a clinch.
Riccuito lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Heidegger swings wildly with an uppercut but Riccuito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riccuito lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Riccuito.
Riccuito lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heidegger backwards.
Good body shot from Riccuito.
Riccuito lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Riccuito - that landed with a thud.
Heidegger is breathing heavily.
Riccuito is working Heidegger over against the cage.
Heidegger misses with a body punch.
Heidegger blocks the elbow strike.
Riccuito misses with an elbow over the top.
Heidegger takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riccuito blocking some punches.
Riccuito struggles to land a body shot inside as Heidegger controls his hands.
Riccuito utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Riccuito is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Heidegger is defending well for now.
Riccuito lands with a short shot to the head.
Heidegger swings wildly with an uppercut but Riccuito uses good head movement to avoid it.
Riccuito lands an elbow inside that Heidegger shrugs off.
Riccuito lands a shot to the body.
Riccuito softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Riccuito lands an elbow that stopped Heidegger in his tracks for a moment.
Riccuito stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Riccuito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heidegger can do to turn this around?
Riccuito throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Riccuito lands a knee to the body.
Riccuito lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Riccuito.
Riccuito lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Riccuito drops Heidegger onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Heidegger is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Heidegger is rocked!
A right hook to the body lands for Riccuito.
Heidegger is still on wobbly legs! Can Riccuito finish him?
A shot in the inside from Riccuito.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riccuito lands a nice knee to the body.
Riccuito throws an upwards elbow that knocks Heidegger out cold! Wow! You do not see a knockout like that very often - that will be on youtube highlights for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Elbow). Mark Riccuito!
Mark Riccuito retains his heavyweight title!
Mark Riccuito tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
In defeat, Puck Heidegger stepped up to the mic, saying 'lol @ this matchup. Enjoy.'.
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