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GKNY 115 - Karlsson vs Mencken PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Country Grace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mannie Parazinho (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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147 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Country Grace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mannie Parazinho!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grace shoots in looking for a takedown. Parazinho tries to sprawl out of it but Grace keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Parazinho manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Grace blocks a head kick by Parazinho.
Grace tries to clinch up but Parazinho circles away and keeps his distance.
Parazinho thinks about the counter body kick.
Grace shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Parazinho is trying to defend but Grace finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Parazinho is refusing to be controlled, as Grace sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parazinho wants to get back to full guard.
Grace working Parazinho over with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grace is trying to control. Parazinho wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Grace is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Parazinho is looking for a sweep. Grace is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Parazinho is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Grace seems to be working for a kimura but Parazinho defends the submission attempt.
Parazinho moves into full guard.
Parazinho is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Grace has his hands clasped together but Parazinho extends and breaks Grace's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Parazinho.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mannie Parazinho!
Mannie Parazinho thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Glass (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Konstantin Saraste (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Konstantin Saraste is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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205 lbs
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Good wrestling
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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Glass !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Konstantin Saraste!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glass fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saraste.
Glass wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Saraste throws a sloppy head kick and Glass moves out of range easily.
Glass bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Saraste's head backwards.
It looks like Konstantin Saraste has been cut.
Saraste misses with a jab, cross combination.
Glass wants to land a leg kick but Saraste is out of range.
Saraste uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Glass .
Glass stuns Saraste with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Glass scoring well with a low kick there.
Glass throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Glass looks to land a body kick but Saraste moved away.
Glass 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.
Saraste moves out of range of the body kick from Glass .
Saraste shoots in for a double leg but Glass sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Glass lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Glass throws a head kick but Saraste moves out of range.
Saraste tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saraste misses with the combination.
Glass throws a jab when Saraste was well out of range.
Saraste tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Saraste keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Glass .
Saraste checks a leg kick nicely.
Saraste takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Decent striking displayed by Saraste there.
Saraste shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Saraste uses his free foot to push down on Glass 's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Glass .
Glass blocking the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glass avoids a series of strikes thrown by Saraste.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saraste working the ground and pound effectively.
It looks like Kevin Glass has been cut.
Glass is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Saraste tries to control but Glass wriggling away.
Glass tries to lock up and control but Saraste gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
BOOM! Saraste connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Glass is rocked!
Saraste drops a big elbow. That's hurt Glass ! More shots from Saraste and the ref steps in! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konstantin Saraste!
Konstantin Saraste very nearly forgot to thank MayheM sportswear amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jefferson Murillo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and IL PO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). PO is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Tai Chi Kickboxer. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jefferson Murillo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, IL PO!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
PO throws a wild body kick that Murillo sees coming a mile off.
Murillo throws a hook but PO avoids it easily.
A swing and a miss from Murillo.
PO tries a quick counter leg kick but Murillo is wise to it.
Murillo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Murillo throws a head kick but PO moves out of range.
PO throws a wild body kick that Murillo sees coming a mile off.
Murillo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
PO ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murillo moves away.
A head kick from PO lands but Murillo takes it in his stride.
Murillo lunges at PO with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by PO's hand.
PO throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from PO misses.
Murillo misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from PO is predictable there
and Murillo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murillo ducks under a wild hook from PO.
Donk. PO catches Murillo right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murillo slips a straight right by PO.
Jefferson Murillo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murillo misses with a body shot.
PO throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murillo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
PO takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
PO defending well as Murillo loads up on a big left hand.
Murillo misses with a lunging right hand
and PO counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A combination from PO does no damage.
Murillo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as PO throws out the jab.
Murillo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from PO.
A telegraphed right hand from Murillo misses the target.
PO ducks under a wild hook from Murillo.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from PO! But no joy.
PO looks to land a right hand but Murillo moved out of range.
PO ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murillo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from PO.
PO misses with a straight left.
PO slips a jab from Murillo.
PO misses with a series of wild punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
PO takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
PO throws a hook to the side of Murillo's head but Murillo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murillo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but PO was well out of range. Poor timing from Murillo.
Murillo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Murillo misses with a looping right.
Murillo moves out of range of the body kick from PO.
PO throws an off balance right hand
and Murillo counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Murillo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Murillo throws a low kick but it's checked well by PO.
Murillo scores with a jab to the head.
Murillo misses with the combination.
PO with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Murillo to score with a decent uppercut.
PO scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murillo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
PO misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murillo.
PO goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Murillo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but PO is out of range.
PO is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murillo.
PO avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murillo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
PO lands a nice hook to Murillo's body. Murillo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
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!
Murillo throws an overhand right that lands on PO's shoulder, as PO tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from PO misses.
PO throws a jab but it's blocked by Murillo.
Murillo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Murillo. Those never looked like landing.
It seemed like PO was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
PO ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murillo moves away.
PO throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
PO looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Murillo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
PO looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Murillo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Murillo walks into a straight right hand from PO.
Murillo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little jabbing left from PO on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murillo throws a shot from downtown. PO moves away and avoids 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 Jefferson Murillo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Murillo looks to land a combination but PO avoids it well.
Murillo lands with a slapping head kick.
Murillo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
PO looks to land a body kick but Murillo moved away.
A slow jab from PO misses its intended target.
PO slips a jab from Murillo.
Murillo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
PO misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
PO rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Murillo counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murillo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by PO.
PO now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jefferson Murillo is winning the standup battle so far.
PO connects with a solid leg kick.
Murillo throws a poor cross that misses
and PO counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murillo thinking.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murillo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Murillo misses.
PO swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
PO throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Murillo walks into a jab.
PO avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murillo throws a looping overhand right but PO ducks down to avoid it.
PO tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murillo was well out of range. Poor timing from PO.
Murillo throws a low kick but it's checked well by PO.
Murillo gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
PO has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murillo finds it's way round the side to connect with PO's head.
Murillo moves out of range as PO throws a body kick.
PO walks into a straight right hand from Murillo.
PO missing with a left hand there. Murillo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
PO misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
PO throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
PO throws a big shot that misses.
Murillo looks to land a left hand but PO moved out of range nicely.
PO uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murillo.
PO takes a swing at Murillo's ribcage but misses.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by PO.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
PO slips under a jab from Murillo.
Murillo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
PO staying out of range there.
PO lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Murillo blocks the body kick.
Murillo throws a head kick that misses.
Murillo missing with a left hand there. PO was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murillo misses with a hook to the body
letting PO counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murillo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Murillo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but PO manages to avoid it.
PO looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murillo thows a leg kick but PO checks it
and PO counters with a straight right hand.
Murillo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Murillo throws a solid leg kick but PO takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Murillo.
PO avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Murillo has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by PO.
PO lands a nice looking body kick.
Murillo misses with an uppercut. PO saw that one coming.
Murillo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Murillo throws a leg kick that misses.
Murillo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Murillo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murillo misses with a straight right.
PO buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
PO lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murillo.
PO throws a shot to the body.
PO dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Murillo. That did some damage!
Murillo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces PO back to the cage. Murillo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
PO lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Murillo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
PO throws an off balance right hand
and Murillo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murillo lands with a straight right. PO didn't see that one coming.
Murillo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as PO backs up against the cage.
A jab from PO does it's job there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but IL PO will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
PO throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murillo lands the left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murillo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
PO throws the kick towards the body but Murillo avoids it.
Murillo connects with a solid leg kick.
Murillo looks to throw the jab but PO is out of range.
Murillo throws a jab when PO was well out of range.
PO misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murillo.
Murillo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murillo misses with a lunging right hand
and PO counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murillo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Murillo misses with a body shot
and PO counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murillo.
A big left from PO misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
PO cracks Murillo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
PO 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.
Murillo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as PO throws out the jab.
Murillo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Murillo avoids the body shot from PO.
Murillo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
PO thinks about the counter body kick.
PO walks into a straight right hand from Murillo.
Murillo connects with a crisp jab.
PO has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Murillo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping PO at a distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murillo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Murillo misses with a hook.
Murillo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murillo throws a jab but it's blocked by PO.
PO looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
PO misses with a low kick.
Murillo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from PO.
PO pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murillo lands a glancing blow to the side of PO's head.
Murillo cracks PO with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Murillo lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Murillo throws out a loose jab but PO uses good head movement to avoid it.
PO unleashes a big counter combination but Murillo bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
PO uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murillo.
A punch lands to the side of PO 's head but he takes it in his stride.
PO is rocked!
Murillo drops PO with a naaaaasty hook - PO is in real trouble here! Murillo dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jefferson Murillo!
Jefferson Murillo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cyrus Great (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Benno Wagner (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cyrus Great has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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260 lbs
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cyrus Great!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Benno Wagner !
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wagner moves into the clinch.
Great blocks the elbow strike.
Wagner lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short uppercut from Wagner .
Wagner holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Great tries to pull guard but Wagner won't allow it.
Great tries to pull guard but Wagner forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Great blocks the elbow strike.
Great is trying to pull guard but Wagner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyrus Great. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wagner is struggling to control the position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Wagner fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Great jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wagner walks away with a smile on his face. Great gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Great misses with a looping right.
Great misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wagner .
Great swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Great gets tackled into the cage by Wagner . Wagner maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner avoiding damage.
Great is trying to pull guard but Wagner has him pressed against the cage.
Wagner just leaning against Great, taking a breather.
Wagner cracks Great with a nice body shot.
Great tries to pull guard but Wagner forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Wagner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wagner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Great jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wagner walks away with a smile on his face. Great gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Wagner shoots in and gets a takedown into Great's guard.
Great is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Wagner presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Great tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Great fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Wagner controlling the action here for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Great tries to pull guard but Wagner forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Great ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Great no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Wagner not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Great is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wagner is aware though and is defending well.
Great keeping full guard, as Wagner tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wagner trying to control but Great is working from the bottom.
Wagner distracts Great with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Great being controlled here, momentarily.
Wagner lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Great has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Wagner can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Wagner lands a couple of elbows.
Great looking for subs off his back but Wagner has passed one foot through into half guard.
Great is trying to get back to full guard.
Wagner seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Great does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Great won't allow Wagner to pass to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Great actively working from the bottom here.
Great trying to hold on to Wagner 's head to control him but Wagner postures up.
Wagner stalling.
Wagner lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wagner is trying to control the action in half guard but Great is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Great tries to roll over but Wagner keeps him under control.
Great is working hard here to advance position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benno Wagner dominated that round.
That's time! Great's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wagner throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Great's waist but Great gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wagner off to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Great misses the target.
Wagner wants to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Great on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Great throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Great looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Great throws a hook but Wagner blocks it.
Great lands a nice shot that snaps Wagner 's head back.
Wagner doesn't manage to clinch there - Great circles away.
Great was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Great lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Wagner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wagner fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Wagner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Wagner has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good body shot from Wagner .
Great letting Wagner take a breather here.
Great tries to pull guard but Wagner holds him up against the cage and eventually Great drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner working aggressively here.
Great tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wagner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Great fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cyrus Great has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benno Wagner .
Wagner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wagner throws a head kick but Great moves out of range.
Wagner scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Wagner gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Great counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Great fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wagner is looking to clinch but Great is avoiding it.
Cyrus Great is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wagner closes the distance and clinches.
Wagner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Great jumps guard but Wagner turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Wagner swings wildly with an uppercut but Great uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner is struggling to control the position.
Great jumps guard but Wagner stands there with Great around his waist. Great gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Wagner turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Wagner manages to end up in side control.
Benno Wagner has got the better of the ground game 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!
Great struggling a bit here.
Wagner trying to control the action but Great is working from the bottom.
You can see the frustration on Great's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Wagner in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner gets to mount! Great was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Great is working to get back to half guard.
Wagner sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
BOOM! Wagner connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Great is looking to get to half guard.
Wagner dominating with strikes here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Great really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Wagner with good strikes from the mount here!
Wagner trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Great is desperately trying to improve his position but Wagner has a good base and remains in mount.
Wagner landing strikes from the mount and Great is in trouble!
Great is in all sorts of trouble here.
Wagner looking to control but Great is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Wagner scores with a couple of good head shots there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wagner trying to control but Great is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Benno Wagner showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Great missing with a left hand there. Wagner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wagner tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Great defends well and Wagner ends up having to push Great into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A big left from Great misses.
Wagner throws out a counter right but Great avoids it with no problem.
Cyrus Great is winning the standup battle so far.
Wagner forces Great back against the cage and clinches.
Wagner with a knee to the head.
Wagner stalling the fight.
Benno Wagner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wagner stalling in the clinch but Great improves position.
Great is trying to pull guard but Wagner has him pressed against the cage.
Great jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wagner walks away with a smile on his face. Great gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Great misses the shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wagner .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Great misses with a hook.
Wagner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Great swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wagner scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wagner rushes Great and presses him up against the cage.
Wagner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Great is trying to pull guard but Wagner has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyrus Great. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Great tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Great tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wagner has a couple of punches blocked by Great.
Wagner throws a punch but it's blocked by Great.
Wagner throws a head punch that misses.
Wagner taking a breather.
Great has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Wagner uses from the top position.
Wagner trying to control but Great is working from the bottom.
Wagner postures up and lands a big shot to Great's brow.
Great kicks Wagner off and gets to his feet.
Wagner gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Great is trying to pull guard but Wagner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Wagner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Great after a bit of a struggle.
Wagner throws a punch but it's blocked by Great.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wagner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wagner is looking to take this one to the mat.
Wagner trying to land knees to the body.
Great tries to pull guard but Wagner won't allow it.
Great tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Wagner smiles and moves away.
Great misses the shot to the body.
Wagner throws a fast counter high kick but Great manages to duck under it in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wagner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Great in his tracks.
Great works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Great gets caught napping as Wagner dives in and scores a takedown. Great manages to retain guard.
Great pushes Wagner off and gets back to his feet.
Wagner closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Great quickly recovers to half guard.
Wagner is trying to control the action in half guard but Great is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Great pushes Wagner off looking to stand but Wagner dives back in and keeps control.
Wagner is nestled in close to Great, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Wagner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Wagner working the head and body with strikes.
Wagner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Wagner slips a nice elbow through Great's hands, connecting with Great's forehead.
Great is staying active underneath Wagner , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Wagner lands with a punch from half guard.
Wagner wants to take a breather but Great is having none of it.
Wagner stops Great from getting back to his feet.
Wagner seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Wagner is keen to just control but Great is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagner lands strikes from half guard.
Wagner drops an elbow to the side of Great's head.
Wagner lands strikes from half guard.
Great is trying to stand.
Wagner is trying to control. Great wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wagner moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Great.
Wagner working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wagner is putting a hurting on Great here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wagner staying calm.
Wagner lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that's the end of the fight!
Benno Wagner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wagner winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Benno Wagner !
Cyrus Great spoke after the fight, saying 'O man, whoever you are and wherever you come from, for I know you will come, I am Cyrus who won the Persians their empire. Do not therefore begrudge me this bit of earth that covers my bones.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johan Dahlberg (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kazzym Dall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dall has chosen Waiting in Darkness as his entrance music. Kazzym Dall has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Johan Dahlberg's chin.
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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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johan Dahlberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kazzym Dall!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dahlberg lands a jab to the nose.
It looks like Kazzym Dall has been cut.
Dall throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dahlberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dall thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dahlberg is looking to counter punch.
Dahlberg lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dall will feel that in the morning.
Dall is looking to slow Dahlberg down with leg kicks.
Dall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dahlberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Dall.
Dall throws a lazy uppercut
and Dahlberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dahlberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall moves away.
Dahlberg misses with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall throws a jab but it's blocked by Dahlberg.
Dall lands with a nice body punch.
Dahlberg swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've been told by Dahlberg's head coaches at Hunter MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dahlberg dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall misses with a hook. Dahlberg ducked under it nicely.
Donk. Dall catches Dahlberg right on the button with a cross.
Dahlberg feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dalls jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dall misses with a right hand
and Dahlberg counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dall thinking.
Dall throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dahlberg defending well as Dall loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dahlberg. Dall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dahlberg doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dahlberg throws a body kick that misses.
Dall throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Dahlberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Dall connects with a single shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dall connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dahlberg's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dall swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dall shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dahlberg sprawls well. Dahlberg wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dall gets slowly back to his feet.
Dall slips a straight right by Dahlberg.
Dahlberg lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dall tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dahlberg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dall somewhat.
Dahlberg throwing a counter right hand but Dall manages to avoid it.
Dahlberg blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dahlberg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dall looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Dall shoots in for a double leg but Dahlberg sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Johan Dahlberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kazzym Dall.
Dall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dahlberg.
Dall works Dahlberg's body with a nice hook.
Dall misses with the body kick
and Dahlberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dahlberg misses with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dall.
Dall moves away from the strike by Dahlberg.
Dahlberg throws a jab when Dall was well out of range.
Dall let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dall moves out of range of the strikes.
Dahlberg connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dall. Dall circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dahlberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Dall.
Dahlberg connects with a single shot there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dall looks to throw the jab but Dahlberg is out of range.
The fighters circling - Dall throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dall misses with an uppercut
and Dahlberg counters with a crisp right that sends Dall to the canvas! Dahlberg follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johan Dahlberg!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fedro Emiliodingko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Duke Rage (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fedro Emiliodingko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Duke Rage!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rage has closed the distance and engaged Emiliodingko in a clinch.
Rage managing to block the knees to the body from Emiliodingko.
Rage lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Fedro Emiliodingko has been cut.
Emiliodingko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rage.
Rage lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rage scores a nice knee to the body.
Still in the clinch, Rage scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rage lands an elbow inside that Emiliodingko shrugs off.
Rage throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Rage lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Emiliodingko.
Emiliodingko is breathing heavily.
Rage with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Emiliodingko working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rage stalling in the clinch.
Emiliodingko misses with the head strike.
A short right from Rage on the inside.
Fedro Emiliodingko's cut is getting worse.
A short left from Rage.
Emiliodingko definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice body punch from Rage - that landed with a thud.
Rage lands with a left to the head.
Rage gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rage lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Emiliodingko or not.
Emiliodingko really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Rage drops Emiliodingko onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Emiliodingko is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Emiliodingko is rocked!
Fedro Emiliodingko's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rage takes control of his opponent's neck and spins him into the cage. Emiliodingko is off balance and as he stumbles, Rage throws a jumping knee that lands flush on Emiliodingko's chin, knocking him out cold! Oh my word - what a knockout! Definitely one for his highlight reel! If he ever decides to rob a bank and run off to Morocco, that moment is defintely worthy of a tacky mural!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Duke Rage!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diabolical Denubis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Leeland Lillard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Denubis comes to the cage accompanied by Man in Black. On his way into the cage it seems that Diabolical Denubis has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Diabolical Denubis seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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210 lbs
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217 lbs
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World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Diabolical Denubis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leeland Lillard!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Denubis on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Denubis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Denubis misses with a left hand
and Lillard counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Denubis thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lillard misses with an uppercut
and Denubis counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Lillard misses.
Lillard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Denubis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Denubis throws the kick towards the body but Lillard avoids it.
Lillard lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lillard takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lillard throws a hook but Denubis blocks it.
Denubis throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lillard counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Denubis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Denubis bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Denubis tries to move to mount but Lillard blocks the move with his legs.
Denubis is trying to get an arm triangle but Lillard is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denubis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lillard, who protects the arm well.
Denubis thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Denubis is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lillard is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Denubis in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Denubis tries to advance to mount but Lillard denies him.
Denubis tries to advance to mount but Lillard instead regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denubis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Denubis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lillard trying to hold on to Denubis's head to control him but Denubis postures up.
Denubis uses his free foot to push down on Lillard's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Lillard.
Denubis is looking to work his way around to Lillard's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Denubis punching from mount but Lillard doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lillard avoids a series of strikes thrown by Denubis.
Lillard stops Denubis from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Lillard regains half guard.
Denubis seems to be looking for submissions.
Denubis tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lillard knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Denubis is looking for a kimura here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Diabolical Denubis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Lillard is looking to score with low kicks.
Denubis dodges the punch combination from Lillard.
Denubis half committed to a counter leg kick.
Denubis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lillard.
Denubis lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Denubis connects with a solid leg kick.
Lillard misses with a shot to the body
and Denubis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lillard lands a nice looking body shot.
Lillard lands a nice looking body shot.
Denubis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lillard can do to turn this around?
Lillard getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lillard, as that shot connected.
Denubis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Denubis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lillard will feel that in the morning.
Denubis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lillard's head.
Denubis misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denubis misses with a straight left.
Lillard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Denubis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lillard bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lillard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Denubis lands a nice shot that snaps Lillard's head back.
Lillard throws an off balance right hand
and Denubis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lillard thinking.
Denubis jabs at Lillard's body.
Lillard looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lillard stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Denubis.
Denubis misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A countering left hand to the body from Lillard misses.
Denubis throws a front kick that sends Lillard stumbling back into the cage.
Diabolical Denubis is winning the standup battle so far.
Denubis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lillard.
Denubis looks to throw the jab but Lillard is out of range.
Denubis dives in and grabs Lillard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lillard pushes down on Denubis's head and hops out.
Lillard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Denubis misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Denubis takes a swing at Lillard's ribcage but misses.
Lillard is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Lillard uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Denubis.
Lillard was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Denubis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Lillard connects with the punch.
Denubis walks into a left hand.
Denubis looks to land a right hand but Lillard moved out of range.
Lillard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lillard misses the jab.
Lillard throws a lazy right hand but Denubis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Denubis dives in and grabs Lillard's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lillard pushes down on Denubis's head and hops out.
Lillard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Denubis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lillard at a distance.
A big left from Lillard misses.
A slow jab from Denubis misses its intended target.
Lillard throws a big counter head kick but Denubis avoids it with no problem.
Lillard jabs Denubis right on the nose. Denubis blinks but takes it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lillard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Denubis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Denubis looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Denubis misses with a straight right.
A punch combination from Lillard misses.
Lillard throws a hook to the side of Denubis's head but Denubis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Denubis moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Denubis misses with a hook
and Lillard counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Denubis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lillard stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lillard lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Denubis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Lillard defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Diabolical Denubis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A swing and a miss from Lillard.
Denubis on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Denubis.
Denubis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lillard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Denubis's calf.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Denubis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lillard was well out of range. Poor timing from Denubis.
Lillard takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Denubis misses with an uppercut
and Lillard cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lillard thuds a left hand into Denubis's body.
Lillard ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lillard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lillard staying out of range there.
Lillard slips under a jab from Denubis.
A cross from Lillard lands.
Denubis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lillard avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Leeland Lillard will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Lillard throws a body shot but no joy.
Lillard misses with an attempted mid kick.
Denubis tries to counter with a takedown but Lillard is quick to defend against it.
Denubis lands a nice hook to Lillard's body. Lillard takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Denubis takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Denubis is looking to chop away at Lillard's legs.
Lillard throws out a loose jab but Denubis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Denubis throws a chopping leg kick but Lillard manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Denubis walks into a straight right hand from Lillard.
Lillard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lillard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Denubis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denubis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lillard moves away.
Denubis takes a swing at Lillard's ribcage but misses.
Lillard looks to land a right hand but Denubis moved out of range.
Denubis half committed to a counter leg kick.
Lillard throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lillard slips a jab from Denubis.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lillard! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lillard swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lillard scores with a head kick. Denubis tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Denubis looks to land a body kick but Lillard moved away.
Lillard lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lillard lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Denubis circles away quickly and effectively.
Lillard stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Lillard wants it to stay on the feet.
Lillard slips under a jab.
Lillard throws a right and a left that Denubis avoids nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Denubis.
Lillard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lillard lands with an uppercut that bounces Denubis off the cage and back into range.
Lillard throws a jab but it's blocked by Denubis.
Nice body kick from Denubis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lillard keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Lillard lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lillard cracks Denubis's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Denubis slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Lillard can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Leeland Lillard!
Leeland Lillard seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Basten Sodergren (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Petr Kropotkin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kropotkin has chosen Distress - Progress/Regress as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Basten Sodergren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Petr Kropotkin!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sodergren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Sodergren is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Kropotkin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sodergren.
Kropotkin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sodergren.
Sodergren circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sodergren misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin throws a shot from downtown. Sodergren moves away and avoids it.
It looked like Sodergren was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Sodergren lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sodergren has a couple of punches blocked by Kropotkin.
Kropotkin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kropotkin misses with a punch on the inside.
Kropotkin tries to throw a body punch but Sodergren avoids it by throwing Kropotkin back against the cage.
Kropotkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kropotkin pushes Sodergren back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kropotkin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Sodergren.
Sodergren's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kropotkin blocking some punches.
Sodergren lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sodergren lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sodergren prevents a body shot from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin misses with some punches.
Sodergren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sodergren stalling the fight.
Kropotkin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sodergren's elbow.
Sodergren lands a hook that snaps the head of Kropotkin backwards.
Sodergren makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Sodergren breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kropotkin throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sodergren throws a push kick but Kropotkin slaps the foot to one side.
Kropotkin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kropotkin lunges at Sodergren with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Sodergren's hand.
Kropotkin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sodergren avoids the body shot from Kropotkin.
Sodergren throws a body shot but no joy.
Sodergren throws a leg kick
and Kropotkin counters with a left to the body.
Sodergren misses the jab.
Sodergren throws a body punch but Kropotkin moves out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sodergren throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kropotkin lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sodergren takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sodergren slips under a jab from Kropotkin.
Sodergren thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kropotkin lands with a cross.
Sodergren takes a swing at Kropotkin's ribcage but misses.
Kropotkin scores with a hook to the body. Sodergren takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sodergren ducks under a wild hook from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kropotkin throws a shot from downtown. Sodergren moves away and avoids it.
As Kropotkin backs away, Sodergren returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Kropotkin scores with a hook.
Sodergren circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sodergren was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sodergren throws a low kick, looking for Kropotkin's leg but Kropotkin calmly moves out of range.
Sodergren with a hook.
Kropotkin throws a looping overhand right but Sodergren ducks down to avoid it.
Kropotkin avoids the head kick by Sodergren.
Kropotkin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kropotkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sodergren misses with a body kick.
Kropotkin misses with a body shot.
Kropotkin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sodergren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sodergren lands a head kick!
Sodergren throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kropotkin stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A left lands for Kropotkin.
Sodergren buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Kropotkin moves out of range of the body kick from Sodergren.
Sodergren lands the left hand.
Sodergren cracks Kropotkin with a good jab.
Kropotkin lands with a straight right. Sodergren didn't see that one coming.
Sodergren defending well as Kropotkin loads up on a big left hand.
Petr Kropotkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sodergren tries to keep at a distance but Kropotkin has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kropotkin misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kropotkin is trying to pull guard but Sodergren has him pressed against the cage.
Sodergren breaks from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kropotkin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sodergren.
Sodergren with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sodergren connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kropotkin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Kropotkin tests Sodergren's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sodergren jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kropotkin! But no joy.
Kropotkin tries to clinch but Sodergren is having none of it.
Kropotkin moves out of range of the body kick from Sodergren.
Kropotkin missing with a left hand there. Sodergren was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kropotkin lands with a right hand.
Sodergren doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sodergren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kropotkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Sodergren with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kropotkin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Sodergren misses with a leg kick
enabling Kropotkin to counter with a crisp jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Petr Kropotkin will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kropotkin gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sodergren.
Sodergren lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Sodergren blocks an uppercut.
Kropotkin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Sodergren just stands there and leans against the cage.
Sodergren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kropotkin misses the shot to the body.
Sodergren blocks a jab.
Kropotkin throws a lazy right hand but Sodergren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petr Kropotkin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kropotkin just misses with a punch to the body.
Kropotkin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sodergren misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren scores with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Sodergren.
Kropotkin lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kropotkin throws a series of punches but Sodergren moves out of range.
Kropotkin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Sodergren counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sodergren throws a jab but it's blocked by Kropotkin.
Kropotkin looks to land a left hand but Sodergren moved out of range nicely.
Sodergren misses with an uppercut. Kropotkin saw that one coming.
Kropotkin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sodergren looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The fighters circling - Sodergren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sodergren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kropotkin lands a lovely overhand right.
Kropotkin jabs at Sodergren's body.
Kropotkin throws out a loose jab but Sodergren uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Sodergren tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Sodergren.
Sodergren lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Kropotkin throws a hook to the side of Sodergren's head but Sodergren sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kropotkin misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kropotkin. Sodergren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kropotkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sodergren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kropotkin.
Sodergren throwing a counter right hand but Kropotkin manages to avoid it.
Kropotkin scores with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sodergren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kropotkin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sodergren. Kropotkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kropotkin! But no joy.
Sodergren cracks the inside of Kropotkin's front leg.
Sodergren throws a body punch but Kropotkin moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Kropotkin misses
and Sodergren counters with a nice leg kick.
Sodergren keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin throws an off balance right hand
and Sodergren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kropotkin throws a right hand that misses
and Sodergren counters with a straight right hand.
Kropotkin takes a swing at Sodergren's ribcage but misses.
Kropotkin moves in looking to clinch but Sodergren pushes him off.
Sodergren misses with a kick to the body.
Kropotkin has Sodergren up against the cage in a clinch.
Kropotkin tries to work over Sodergren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin takes a shot to the head.
Sodergren takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Kropotkin as the two fighters clinch.
Kropotkin keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sodergren's efforts to push away.
Kropotkin tries to throw a body punch but Sodergren avoids it by throwing Kropotkin back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sodergren.
Sodergren blocking some punches.
Kropotkin struggles to land a body shot inside as Sodergren controls his hands.
Kropotkin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kropotkin has a couple of punches blocked by Sodergren.
Petr Kropotkin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sodergren blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sodergren.
Sodergren lands a left hand.
Sodergren breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kropotkin on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Kropotkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sodergren moves away.
A counter left hand to the body from Sodergren misses its target.
Sodergren misses the shot to the body.
Sodergren tries to move into range but Kropotkin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sodergren throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Kropotkin.
Sodergren dodges the punch combination from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin misses with a straight left.
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!
Kropotkin with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A leg kick checked by Kropotkin.
Kropotkin fails to land with a series of punches.
Sodergren appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sodergren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kropotkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Sodergren.
Kropotkin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kropotkin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sodergren at a distance.
Sodergren tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kropotkin was well out of range. Poor timing from Sodergren.
Kropotkin misses with a hook. Sodergren ducked under it nicely.
Sodergren throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sodergren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kropotkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sodergren cracks Kropotkin with a right hand to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Basten Sodergren will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Sodergren is looking to score with low kicks.
Kropotkin throws out a counter right but Sodergren avoids it with no problem.
Kropotkin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sodergren moves away.
Sodergren half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kropotkin throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sodergren stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sodergren. Kropotkin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kropotkin throws the left hand but Sodergren avoids the punch easily.
Kropotkin lands with a shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sodergren.
Kropotkin misses with a looping right.
Kropotkin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sodergren.
Sodergren slips under a jab.
Kropotkin scores with a nice head shot.
Kropotkin misses with an uppercut
and Sodergren counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sodergren moves out of range of the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kropotkin, as that shot connected.
Sodergren looks to score with a jab to the body but Kropotkin is just out of range.
Sodergren walks into a straight right hand from Kropotkin.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kropotkin misses with an uppercut. Sodergren saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sodergren throws a good cross that connects.
Sodergren's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kropotkin under the eye.
Sodergren misses with a body shot.
Kropotkin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kropotkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sodergren throws out the jab.
It seemed like Kropotkin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kropotkin lands a body shot.
Sodergren darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kropotkin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Sodergren misses the shot to the body.
Kropotkin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kropotkin throws an overhand right that lands on Sodergren's shoulder, as Sodergren tries to avoid the shot.
Kropotkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Kropotkin works the jab nicely.
Sodergren scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kropotkin in his tracks.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kropotkin throws a body shot but no joy.
Kropotkin misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sodergren connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sodergren takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kropotkin scores with a sloppy right hand. Sodergren should have avoided that one.
Kropotkin throws a right hand that Sodergren ducks under and follows up with a left that Sodergren also avoids with ease.
Kropotkin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sodergren dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kropotkin. That did some damage!
Sodergren shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Sodergren uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kropotkin avoids the body shot from Sodergren.
Sodergren throws a lazy right hand but Kropotkin sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sodergren 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 Kropotkin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kropotkin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sodergren looks to land a right hand but Kropotkin moved out of range.
Sodergren stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sodergren throws a low kick but Kropotkin avoids it.
Kropotkin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kropotkin. Sodergren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sodergren swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sodergren looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kropotkin misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Kropotkin.
Kropotkin throws the left hand but Sodergren avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Sodergren was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kropotkin.
Sodergren steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kropotkin.
Kropotkin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kropotkin tries to clinch up but Sodergren circles away and keeps his distance.
Sodergren goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kropotkin just misses with a punch to the body.
No joy there for Kropotkin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sodergren half committed to a counter leg kick.
Sodergren takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kropotkin checks a leg kick.
Kropotkin looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from Sodergren misses.
It looks like Sodergren has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Sodergren throws the kick towards the body but Kropotkin avoids it.
Sodergren connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kropotkin is looking to clinch.
Sodergren throws a front kick aimed at Kropotkin's knee but Kropotkin avoids it well.
Sodergren throws a leg kick which misses Kropotkin's front leg but catches the back leg as Kropotkin tries to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kropotkin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sodergren takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sodergren slips a jab from Kropotkin.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sodergren.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kropotkin. Sodergren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kropotkin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kropotkin throws the left hand but Sodergren avoids the punch easily.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Sodergren.
Kropotkin closes the distance and clinches.
Sodergren lands a hook that snaps the head of Kropotkin backwards.
Sodergren tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sodergren wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kropotkin tries a body shot but Sodergren blocks it.
Sodergren lands a body punch.
Sodergren misses with some punches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sodergren.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Petr Kropotkin.
I think Kropotkin has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Basten Sodergren!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Gumption (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ralph McGuire Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). McGuire Jr has chosen Tom Petty - I Won't Back Down as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubba Gumption!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ralph McGuire Jr!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire Jr has Gumption up against the cage in a clinch.
McGuire Jr tries a body shot but Gumption blocks it.
Gumption scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gumption just leaning against McGuire Jr, taking a breather.
McGuire Jr wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A hook to the body from Gumption.
Gumption pushes McGuire Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Ralph McGuire Jr has been cut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gumption prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gumption misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gumption.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire Jr throws a head punch that misses.
I was talking to Gumption's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
McGuire Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Gumption controls the action.
Gumption blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gumption softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McGuire Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gumption backwards.
Gumption working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gumption lands a body punch in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Gumption.
Gumption struggles to land a body shot inside as McGuire Jr controls his hands.
McGuire Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gumption's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McGuire Jr misses with an uppercut.
Gumption avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It appears Gumption was looking to counter with a kick there.
McGuire Jr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Gumption.
McGuire Jr looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw McGuire Jr working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Gumption wants to stand and escape but McGuire Jr is having none of it.
Gumption tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gumption has momentary wrist control but McGuire Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
McGuire Jr preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gumption seems keen to control McGuire Jr's posture.
Gumption continues to stall.
McGuire Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Gumption is pulling down on McGuire Jr's head. It's preventing any offense from McGuire Jr, at least for the moment.
Gumption manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. McGuire Jr manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGuire Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gumption decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
McGuire Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gumption.
Good work by Gumption as he checks the leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gumption checks a leg kick.
Gumption lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McGuire Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
McGuire Jr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gumption did well to prevent McGuire Jr getting side control.
Gumption kicks off McGuire Jr and gets to his feet.
Gumption closes the distance and clinches.
McGuire Jr working hard to break the clinch.
McGuire Jr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
McGuire Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
McGuire Jr breaks the clinch.
McGuire Jr ducks under a wild hook from Gumption.
McGuire Jr misses with a hook
and Gumption counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McGuire Jr thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire Jr throws a shot to the body.
Gumption throws a shot to the body.
Gumption throws a lazy uppercut
and McGuire Jr counters with a takedown into side control.
Gumption is looking for a sweep.
McGuire Jr wants to take a breather but Gumption manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for McGuire Jr.
Gumption working a defensive guard here.
McGuire Jr postures up in Gumption's guard and throws a big left but Gumption blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGuire Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gumption pulls McGuire Jr in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bubba Gumption dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ralph McGuire Jr's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gumption throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McGuire Jr gets tackled into the cage by Gumption. Gumption maintains the clinch.
Gumption lands with a light punch inside.
Gumption tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gumption blocks an uppercut.
McGuire Jr goes for a takedown attempt but Gumption pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gumption misses with a looping right.
McGuire Jr lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gumption's sensitive parts.
Gumption walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gumption fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McGuire Jr.
Gumption moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gumption sizes up McGuire Jr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gumption scores with a nice right hand.
McGuire Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gumption but Gumption pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gumption was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gumption.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gumption connects with a crisp jab.
That has opened up Ralph McGuire Jr's cut even more.
McGuire Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGuire Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Gumption.
Gumption fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McGuire Jr is breathing heavily.
Gumption lands with a right hand.
Gumption scores with a leg kick.
McGuire Jr fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gumption is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Gumption misses with a wild combination.
McGuire Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bubba Gumption is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gumption moves in looking to clinch but McGuire Jr pushes him off.
McGuire Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick from McGuire Jr is predictable there
and Gumption counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The cut above Ralph McGuire Jr's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A jab lands there for McGuire Jr.
Oooooh!!! Gumption has knocked McGuire Jr down with a huge combo! Gumption steps away and waves a wobbly McGuire Jr back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
McGuire Jr is rocked!
Gumption circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops McGuire Jr to the canvas! McGuire Jr doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Gumption keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bubba Gumption!
Bubba Gumption managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, On Tap (160Q & Laundry), into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kalle Karlsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and HL Mencken (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Karlsson comes to the cage accompanied by Carolus Rex - Sabaton. Mencken has chosen Circle Jerks - Question Authority as his entrance music. Kalle Karlsson could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to HL Mencken's chin.
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295 lbs
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265 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Cardio machine |
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World class MT
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kalle Karlsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, HL Mencken!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karlsson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Mencken connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Mencken throws out a loose jab but Karlsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mencken throws a lazy right hand but Karlsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mencken lands with an overhand left.
Karlsson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
It looks like HL Mencken has been cut.
Mencken connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Mencken cracks Karlsson with an open hand slap.
Mencken lands a body shot.
Karlsson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Mencken.
Mencken pushes Karlsson up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mencken.
Mencken scores with a nice hook to the head.
It looks like Kalle Karlsson has been cut.
Mencken blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Mencken.
Karlsson tries to work over Mencken's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karlsson.
Mencken struggles to land a body shot inside as Karlsson controls his hands.
Mencken makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mencken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mencken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mencken has a couple of punches blocked by Karlsson.
Karlsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Mencken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mencken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mencken lands a shoulder strike.
Karlsson is rocked!
Mencken throws a big uppercut that drops Karlsson! More strikes from Mencken and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Karlsson lies dazed against the cage as Mencken celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). HL Mencken!
HL Mencken is the new super heavyweight champion!
HL Mencken made sure to mention his sponsor, Voodoo Nutrition in his post fight interview.
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