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HFC Challengers 90 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Erkki Heimolainen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Nebojsa Mihattovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Mihattovic has chosen Geto Boys - Still as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Erkki Heimolainen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 19 - 2, fighting out of New York, Nebojsa Mihattovic!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Heimolainen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Heimolainen stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Heimolainen wants it to stay on the feet.
Heimolainen instigates a clinch.
Mihattovic manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Heimolainen is trying to trip Mihattovic. He has hold of a leg but Mihattovic is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Heimolainen persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Heimolainen wants to control from the top but Mihattovic keeps moving.
Heimolainen passes Mihattovic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Heimolainen is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Mihattovic reverses the position - he's now on top in Heimolainen's guard.
Heimolainen looking to control.
Heimolainen wants to stand but Mihattovic is controlling the position.
Mihattovic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mihattovic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihattovic wants to control from the top but Heimolainen keeps moving.
Mihattovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Heimolainen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Mihattovic has managed to get both his arms back between Heimolainen's legs - danger averted.
Heimolainen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mihattovic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mihattovic chips away with some ground and pound.
Heimolainen is trying to keep Mihattovic in close.
Mihattovic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Mihattovic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mihattovic postures up and lands a big shot to Heimolainen's brow.
Heimolainen has his foot on Mihattovic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mihattovic works his way back into a safe position though.
Mihattovic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mihattovic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Heimolainen looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mihattovic is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Heimolainen throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Heimolainen is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Mihattovic is trying to maintain the position but Heimolainen is very close to passing his half guard.
Heimolainen is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Heimolainen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Mihattovic's head.
Heimolainen is looking to stall here but Mihattovic recovers full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heimolainen advances to half guard.
Heimolainen is trying to control. Mihattovic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Heimolainen is trying to work for a kimura but Mihattovic is defending well.
Heimolainen wants to control but Mihattovic is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heimolainen is really struggling to control Mihattovic but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Mihattovic keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Heimolainen is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Heimolainen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Mihattovic holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Heimolainen tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Heimolainen misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erkki Heimolainen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Heimolainen moves into range and clinches up with Mihattovic.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Heimolainen has picked Mihattovic up - he's going for a ride! Heimolainen dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Mihattovic is staying active underneath Heimolainen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Heimolainen content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Mihattovic is looking to improve his position.
Mihattovic trying to control from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heimolainen is trying to control. Mihattovic wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Heimolainen looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Heimolainen wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heimolainen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Mihattovic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Heimolainen drives through with a takedown into Mihattovic's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Heimolainen passes Mihattovic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Heimolainen works his foot free and advances to mount.
Heimolainen tries to control but Mihattovic wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heimolainen swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Mihattovic is now in Heimolainen's guard. A big mistake from Heimolainen there, giving up the dominant position!
Heimolainen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mihattovic can do to turn this around?
Mihattovic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Heimolainen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Heimolainen looking for a guillotine here but Mihattovic defends easily.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Mihattovic is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Mihattovic being controlled here momentarily.
Heimolainen wants to sweep here but Mihattovic controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mihattovic scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Mihattovic looking to pass the guard.
Mihattovic stands up over Heimolainen, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Mihattovic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mihattovic working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Heimolainen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Mihattovic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Erkki Heimolainen overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Heimolainen will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mihattovic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Heimolainen working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mihattovic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mihattovic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mihattovic's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heimolainen trying to control the position.
Heimolainen thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Heimolainen keeping moving, preventing Mihattovic from controlling successfully.
Heimolainen looking for a guillotine here but Mihattovic defends easily.
Heimolainen keeping moving, preventing Mihattovic from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Heimolainen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Heimolainen is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mihattovic defends well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erkki Heimolainen dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Heimolainen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sloppy strikes there by Heimolainen.
Heimolainen swings around for an armbar but Mihattovic sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Heimolainen's guard.
Mihattovic stopping the sweep attempt from Heimolainen.
Heimolainen tries to strike from the bottom.
Mihattovic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Heimolainen gets back to half guard.
Heimolainen missing with punches from the bottom.
Heimolainen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mihattovic is working away from the top position though.
Mihattovic is trying to work for a kimura but Heimolainen is defending well.
Mihattovic is thwarting Heimolainen's attempts to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mihattovic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Heimolainen defends it well.
Mihattovic is looking to take a break and control but Heimolainen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Heimolainen trying to hold on to Mihattovic's head to control him but Mihattovic postures up.
Heimolainen taking some punishment here, with Mihattovic in his half guard.
Mihattovic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Heimolainen is just riding it out for now. Mihattovic eventually gives up the hold.
Mihattovic working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nebojsa Mihattovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Mihattovic lands with a punch from half guard.
Heimolainen is looking for a sweep. Mihattovic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Heimolainen actively working from the bottom here.
Mihattovic wants to work for an arm triangle but Heimolainen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Mihattovic wants to take a breather but Heimolainen is having none of it.
Mihattovic wants to work for an arm triangle but Heimolainen is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Heimolainen is not content to let Mihattovic control the position.
Heimolainen looking for submissions off his back.
Mihattovic is nestled in close to Heimolainen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heimolainen won't allow Mihattovic to pass to mount.
Heimolainen trying to control here.
Heimolainen tries to roll over but Mihattovic keeps him under control.
Heimolainen has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mihattovic is working away from the top position though.
Mihattovic is looking for a kimura here.
Mihattovic is working for a submission of some sort.
Mihattovic is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Mihattovic is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Heimolainen is just riding it out for now. Mihattovic eventually gives up the hold.
Mihattovic prevents Heimolainen from improving his position.
Erkki Heimolainen is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Heimolainen is holding on to half guard well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mihattovic is trying to work for a kimura but Heimolainen is defending well.
Heimolainen is defending against the submission attempts here by Mihattovic.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nebojsa Mihattovic comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Heimolainen has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Erkki Heimolainen!
Our winner, Erkki Heimolainen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Campion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Norman Pederson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gregory Campion has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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225 lbs
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220 lbs
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Dangerous GnP
Excellent boxer
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Good gas tank |
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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
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gregory Campion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Norman Pederson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Campion throws a series of punches but Pederson moves out of range.
Campion throws a series of punches but Pederson moves out of range.
Pederson throws a counter combo.
Pederson has Campion up against the cage in a clinch.
Campion tries to land a knee to the head but Pederson blocks with his arms.
Campion trying to land knees to the body.
Campion has Pederson pressed against the cage.
Pederson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pederson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pederson has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campion breaks the clinch.
Campion scores with a hook to the body. Pederson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Campion pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pederson flicks out a counter leg kick but Campion steps away.
Pederson scores with a push kick.
Campion clobbers Pederson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gregory Campion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campion throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pederson clinches.
Campion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pederson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pederson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Campion in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Pederson lands a body shot.
Campion lands a nice shot to the body.
Pederson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pederson as Campion tries to tie him up.
Pederson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Campion swinging wildly here.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pederson! But no joy.
Pederson throws a right hand that Campion ducks under and follows up with a left that Campion also avoids with ease.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campion gets tackled into the cage by Pederson. Pederson maintains the clinch.
Pederson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pederson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Campion.
Campion tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Campion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good exchange - Campion coming out on top.
Pederson looks for a takedown but Campion sprawls well.
Pederson takes one to the chin there.
Pederson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Pederson has taken the fight to the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Campion's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Campion has Pederson pushed against the cage.
Campion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A swing and a miss from Campion.
Campion is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pederson.
Campion fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Campion scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pederson doesn't seem bothered though.
Pederson shoots for a double leg takedown but Campion sprawls well. He's pushed Pederson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Pederson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Campion swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Pederson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Campion.
Pederson pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pederson manages to break the clinch.
Pederson avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Pederson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Campion misses the shot to the body.
Pederson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice uppercut there from Campion.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campion misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Campion backs off Pederson throws a huge counter combo but Campion manages to avoid it all.
Campion fails to land with a series of punches.
Campion tests Pederson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pederson goes for a double leg but Campion avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Campion continues to drive forward.
Gregory Campion has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Norman Pederson.
Pederson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Campion punishes Pederson's body with a nice straight punch.
Campion misses with a looping left.
A little jabbing left from Pederson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Campion dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Pederson shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Campion wants to get back to his feet.
Pederson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Campion keeps working.
Campion holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pederson controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pederson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Campion has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pederson is working for a kimura but Campion is defending it quite comfortably.
Campion tries to roll over but Pederson keeps him under control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gregory Campion is winning the standup battle so far.
Pederson walks forward, straight into a front kick from Campion.
Pederson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Campion lands a nice elbow.
Pederson working Campion over with knees to the body.
Pederson tries to stall but Campion uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Campion blocks an uppercut.
Pederson throws a punch but it's blocked by Campion.
Campion is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Campion throws a punch but it's blocked by Pederson.
Pederson pulls guard effortlessly.
Campion stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Pederson clinches up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Campion.
Pederson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campion gets tackled into the cage by Pederson. Pederson maintains the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Campion scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pederson goes for a takedown attempt but Campion pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pederson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Campion wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Campion is stalling here.
Campion stalling against the cage.
The referee calls for Campion to work.
Campion seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Campion tries to break free but Pederson pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pederson tries to pull guard but Campion forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Campion lands a body punch.
Norman Pederson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Campion lands a good knee to the midsection. Pederson won't want to take too many of those.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Campion as Pederson tries to tie him up.
Campion lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pederson or not.
Pederson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pederson misses with a knee to the head.
Pederson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Campion avoids it.
Pederson avoiding damage as Campion throws knees to the body.
Campion has Pederson pushed against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Campion with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Campion effectively controlling the action here.
Campion tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pederson avoids it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Norman Pederson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Campion's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Campion lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Pederson closes the distance and pushes Campion back into the cage.
Nice body punch from Campion - that landed with a thud.
Pederson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Campion gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pederson trying to control the position but instead, Campion has worked for underhooks and has pushed Pederson into the cage.
Campion lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Campion wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pederson has him pressed against the cage.
Pederson wants a takedown but no success here.
A short uppercut from Campion.
Campion being controlled against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Campion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campion breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Campion misses with the combination.
Campion throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Pederson.
Gregory Campion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Campion will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A head kick misses from Campion.
Campion tries a head kick but it misses.
Pederson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pederson closes the distance and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pederson jumps guard and drags Campion to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Pederson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Campion controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Campion has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Campion sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Pederson's guard.
Campion seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Campion's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Campion will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pederson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Pederson rushes Campion and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pederson misses with a knee to the head.
Campion lands a left hand.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Pederson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gregory Campion showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Campion has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gregory Campion!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Craig Clifton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sam Malone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Craig Clifton has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 18 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Craig Clifton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sam Malone!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clifton darts in looking for a takedown but Malone gets double underhooks and turns Clifton into the cage.
Clifton defending well as Malone loads up on a big left hand.
Clifton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Sam Malone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Malone, as that shot connected.
Malone misses with a hook.
Malone lands with an overhand left.
Clifton feints and as Malone raises his hands in defense, Clifton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Malone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clifton stopping the sweep attempt from Malone.
Malone trying to control the position.
Clifton throwing strikes from guard but Malone blocks nicely.
Malone is controlling Clifton's posture.
Malone throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Clifton with a flurry of punches that miss.
Malone will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Clifton trying to control but Malone is working from the bottom.
Malone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
No joy there for Malone, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Malone bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Clifton's head backwards.
It looks like Craig Clifton has been cut.
Nice shot by Malone.
Clifton shoots in but Malone avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Malone throws out a counter right but Clifton avoids it with no problem.
Clifton fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Craig Clifton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Malone misses with an uppercut. Clifton saw that one coming.
Clifton dives in and scores a takedown into Malone's guard.
Malone looking for a sweep. Not yet Malone, not yet.
Malone can't keep his opponent in guard - Clifton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Malone wants to get back to his feet.
Clifton trying to mount his opponent but Malone defends it.
Clifton throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Clifton working over Malone with some ground and pound. Malone looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clifton trying to pass the guard but Malone defending well.
Clifton frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Clifton fails to move to back control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Clifton tries to control but Malone wriggling away.
Malone tries to reverse the position but Clifton maintains control.
Clifton raining down shots from the mount!
The referee warns Malone that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Malone tries to reverse the position but Clifton maintains control.
Clifton wants to control the pace but Malone is squirming around nicely.
Clifton has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Malone just holding on.
Malone manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Malone regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Clifton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Malone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clifton is one step ahead there.
Clifton trying to control the position from guard on top but Malone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Clifton might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Malone looking to hit a scissor sweep but Clifton is one step ahead there.
Clifton trying to control but Malone is working from the bottom.
Clifton makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Malone keeping full guard, as Clifton tries to pass.
Clifton trying to control the position from guard on top but Malone is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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 Craig Clifton will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Craig Clifton's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Malone enables Clifton to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Malone manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Malone wants to sweep here but Clifton controlling him for the moment.
Malone is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Malone is adopting a defensive guard.
Clifton sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Malone's guard.
Clifton is trying to control. Malone wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clifton seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Clifton not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Malone wants to improve his position but Clifton is controlling well.
Malone taking some punishment here, with Clifton in his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Malone has hold of Clifton's hands but Clifton slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Malone really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Clifton. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Malone is trying to control but can't.
Malone is staying active underneath Clifton, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Malone regains full guard. Nicely done.
Clifton looking to sit in guard and control but Malone gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Malone must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Malone postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Malone stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Clifton has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Malone manages to get his head free but now Clifton has transitioned to an armbar! Malone grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Clifton! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Craig Clifton!
A relieved looking Craig Clifton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hai Shang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jukebox Timebmb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hai Shang has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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36
198 lbs
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39
191 lbs
19 - 17 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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
17 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hai Shang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jukebox Timebmb!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Timebmb looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Shang scrambles and gets back to his feet.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shang.
Timebmb misses with a takedown attempt - Shang sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Timebmb checks a leg kick nicely.
Shang has closed the distance and engaged Timebmb in a clinch.
Timebmb misses with some punches.
A short body shot lands from Shang as the two fighters clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shang using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Shang lands a knee to the body.
Timebmb misses with a punch on the inside.
Timebmb takes a knee right on the jaw!
A nice left hand lands by Shang.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shang.
Timebmb misses with a punch on the inside.
Shang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Timebmb backwards.
Shang scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Jukebox Timebmb has been cut.
Shang throws a knee to the head but misses.
Shang utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Timebmb looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Timebmb's elbow.
Shang lands with a left to the head.
Timebmb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Shang's elbow.
Shang lands a good knee to the midsection. Timebmb won't want to take too many of those.
Timebmb working aggressively here.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shang.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shang creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shang connects with a nasty looking knee right to Timebmb's face.
Timebmb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Timebmb misses with a punch to the body.
Timebmb blocks an elbow strike from Shang.
Shang lands a nice elbow.
Shang lands an elbow inside.
Shang using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Timebmb has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Shang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shang lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Timebmb backwards.
Shang throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Timebmb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Timebmb has a couple of punches blocked by Shang.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shang throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Timebmb.
Shang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Shang.
Timebmb tries a body shot but Shang blocks it.
Shang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Timebmb after a bit of a struggle.
Nice elbow from Shang.
Shang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Timebmb avoiding damage as Shang throws knees to the body.
Shang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Timebmb avoids the elbow strike from Shang, against the cage.
Shang lands a body punch.
Shang lands a shoulder strike.
A knee to the head by Shang.
That has opened up Jukebox Timebmb's cut even more.
A right hand to the body from Shang.
Shang lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Timebmb misses with a punch on the inside.
Timebmb tries a body shot but Shang blocks it.
Timebmb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Timebmb.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shang looking to slow down the pace here.
Shang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shang tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Timebmb avoids it.
Shang is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Timebmb lands a hook that snaps the head of Shang backwards.
Shang throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Timebmb lands a hook that snaps the head of Shang backwards.
Shang working aggressively here.
Timebmb lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shang backwards.
Timebmb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Timebmb struggles to land a body shot inside as Shang controls his hands.
Timebmb misses with some punches.
Shang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Timebmb's elbow.
A knee to the head by Shang.
Timebmb misses with a body punch.
Shang is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hai Shang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Timebmb lands with a light punch inside.
Timebmb lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Timebmb has a couple of punches blocked by Shang.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Timebmb on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shang just misses with a elbow thrown towards Timebmb's brow.
Timebmb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Timebmb lands a left hand.
Timebmb lands a body punch in the clinch.
Timebmb lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shang scores with a hook to the body.
Shang tries a body shot but Timebmb blocks it.
Shang gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Shang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Timebmb.
Timebmb lands a body punch in the clinch.
Shang connects with a nasty looking knee right to Timebmb's face.
Timebmb misses with a body punch.
Shang prevents a body shot from Timebmb.
Timebmb misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shang looking to throw knees to the head but Timebmb is blocking nicely.
Timebmb takes an elbow to the temple.
Shang is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Timebmb is defending well for now.
Timebmb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Timebmb takes a knee right on the jaw!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hai Shang dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jukebox Timebmb's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Shang is looking to land body kicks.
Shang just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Shang. No joy for Timebmb on that attempt.
Timebmb shoots for a takedown but Shang saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Timebmb looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shang is fending him off so far but Timebmb persists. Nope, Shang circles away and we're back to standing.
Hai Shang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jukebox Timebmb.
Shang pivots, looking for a leg kick but Timebmb is out of range and Shang settles back down.
Timebmb looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Timebmb takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Nice jab there from Shang.
Timebmb closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Timebmb lands in his opponent's guard.
Shang not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Timebmb throws an elbow that misses. Shang uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Timebmb's guard. Nice move by Shang!
Shang keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Timebmb's head.
The cut above Jukebox Timebmb's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Timebmb has his foot on Shang's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shang works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shang got a little sloppy there for a moment and Timebmb has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Shang has managed to get both his arms back between Timebmb's legs - danger averted.
Timebmb is breathing heavily.
Timebmb looking for a guillotine here but Shang defends easily.
Shang is pushing down on Timebmb's leg trying to pass to half guard. Timebmb is fighting to maintain full guard but Shang has managed to sneak the leg through.
Shang working over Timebmb with some ground and pound. Timebmb looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jukebox Timebmb's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Hai Shang!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Boris Balkan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Isaac Jackson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jackson has chosen haiti song as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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22
240 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
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20
220 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
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Lethal high kicks
Very quick |
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Solid Muay Thai
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Boris Balkan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Isaac Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
It looks like Isaac Jackson has been cut.
Balkan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Balkan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jackson under the eye.
Balkan wants to slow Jackson down by chopping away at his legs.
Balkan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Balkan! Jackson is out on his feet! Balkan rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Jackson is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Jackson is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Balkan!
The defeated Isaac Jackson had this to say: 'respect,good game.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Bueller (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Dux (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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33
185 lbs
8 - 8 - 0 |
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33
203 lbs
13 - 19 - 1 |
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World class boxer
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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
8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eric Bueller!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Dux!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dux moves out of range of the strikes.
Dux throws a series of punches but Bueller moves out of range.
Bueller feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Duxs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dux blocks a jab.
Dux throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bueller has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bueller tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dux misses with a head kick.
Dux closes the distance and pushes Bueller back into the cage.
Dux blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dux pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bueller pulls guard successfully.
Dux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bueller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dux trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bueller keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
Dux wants to pass the guard but Bueller is keeping the position.
Bueller looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux wants to control from the top but Bueller keeps moving.
Bueller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bueller looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dux trying to control but Bueller is working from the bottom.
Bueller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dux has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dux wants to control from the top but Bueller keeps moving.
Dux wants to pass the guard but Bueller is keeping the position.
Dux stopping the sweep attempt from Bueller.
Bueller keeping moving, preventing Dux from controlling successfully.
Dux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bueller is keeping the position for now.
Dux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bueller is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Dux preventing the sweep.
Bueller trying to control the position here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Bueller takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bueller throws a right hand that Dux ducks under and follows up with a left that Dux also avoids with ease.
Dux is looking to clinch.
Bueller throws a big shot that misses.
Dux on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dux will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bueller scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dux doesn't seem bothered though.
Dux takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dux works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dux throws a head kick that misses.
Dux misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bueller lands a high kick!
It looks like John Dux has been cut.
Bueller jabbing away but nothing is landing.
John Dux is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dux lands a left and a right that sends Bueller crashing to the canvas! Dux dives into mount looking to finish!
Bueller is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dux working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Oh Bueller is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dux goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bueller is on top in guard.
We've been informed that Dux has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bueller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bueller showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bueller seems to have got his legs back now.
Dux keeping moving, preventing Bueller from controlling successfully.
Bueller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bueller throws a big right hand that misses.
Bueller is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bueller throwing strikes but missing.
Bueller stopping the sweep attempt from Dux.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bueller's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bueller with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bueller stops Dux from standing up.
Bueller trying to control the position from guard on top but Dux is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dux is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bueller is aware though and is defending well.
Dux preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dux keeping moving, preventing Bueller from controlling successfully.
Dux looking to control.
Bueller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dux has his foot on Bueller's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bueller works his way back into a safe position though.
Bueller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bueller avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bueller postures up in Dux's guard and throws a big left but Dux blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but John Dux will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Dux's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bueller slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bueller throws a sloppy head kick and Dux moves out of range easily.
Bueller ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dux throws an off balance right hand
and Bueller counters with a straight right hand.
Dux throws a hook but Bueller blocks it.
Bueller is looking to counter punch.
Dux moves in looking to clinch but Bueller pushes him off.
A right-left combo lands from Dux.
John Dux seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dux avoids the head kick by Bueller.
Bueller get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Bueller stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Dux runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Dux!
Our winner, John Dux, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lil Fame (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Sven Kristian Nielsen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nielsen has chosen Wardruna - Fehu as his entrance music. Lil Fame has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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35
265 lbs
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World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lil Fame!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sven Kristian Nielsen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nielsen misses with a body shot.
Fame swings for the body but Nielsen moves out of range.
Fame 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.
It looks like Sven Kristian Nielsen has been cut.
Nielsen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
It looks like Lil Fame has been cut.
Nielsen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Fame walks into a jab.
Nielsen connects with a body shot.
Nielsen misses with a series of wild punches.
As Nielsen looks to move away, Fame throws a big counter combo but Nielsen just gets out of the way.
Nielsen misses with a body punch
and Fame counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nielsen misses the shot to the body.
Nielsen looks to land a combination but Fame avoids it well.
Fame tries to counter by clinching up but Nielsen breaks away and moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nielsen tries for a takedown but Fame circles away easily
letting Fame counter with a right hand.
Nielsen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fame counters with a flying knee. Nice.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fame lands a nice shot to the body.
Fame works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nielsen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fame manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fame takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lil Fame's cut is getting worse.
Nielsen throws a nice looking combination but Fame bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Nielsen misses the target.
Fame catches Nielsen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nielsen shoots in and drives through. Fame sprawls well.
Oooooh!!! Fame has knocked Nielsen down with a huge combo! Fame steps away and waves a wobbly Nielsen back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Nielsen is rocked!
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!
Nielsen throws a poor cross that misses
and Fame counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lil Fame!
Lil Fame gave a mention to GREEN!160 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Henrik Stenson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Phoenix Templar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Stenson comes to the cage accompanied by Young Jeezy - I'm Here. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Phoenix Templar enters the cage!
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155 lbs
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167 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henrik Stenson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Phoenix Templar!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Templar tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Stenson throws a hook to the side of Templar's head but Templar sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Templar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Templar throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stenson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Templar throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Stenson counters with a takedown into side control.
Stenson is trying to get an arm triangle but Templar is defending well.
Templar is looking for a sweep.
Stenson misses with the ground and pound.
Stenson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Templar has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Stenson but great work by Templar.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stenson tries to improve position but can't.
Templar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Templar is trying to get an arm triangle but Stenson is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Templar looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Templar working away.
Templar is trying to get an arm triangle but Stenson is defending well.
Templar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stenson, who protects the arm well.
Templar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Stenson has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Templar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Stenson, who protects the arm well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Stenson being controlled for a moment.
Stenson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Stenson can't do much from the bottom here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Stenson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Templar's best efforts.
Stenson keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Stenson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Templar is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Templar wants to free his trapped foot but Stenson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Templar is looking for a kimura but Stenson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Templar to get the leverage.
Stenson preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Stenson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Templar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Stenson tries to roll over but Templar keeps him under control.
Templar is trying to work for a kimura but Stenson is defending well.
Stenson wants to get back to full guard.
Templar looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stenson tries to roll over but Templar keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Templar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
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 Henrik Stenson will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Templar misses with a hook.
Templar avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Templar on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Stenson. Stenson obviously looking to wear him down.
Stenson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Stenson shoots in looking for a takedown but Templar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stenson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Stenson shoots in looking for a takedown but Templar manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Stenson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Templar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stenson.
Stenson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Donk. Templar catches Stenson right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Templar checks a low kick from Stenson.
Stenson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Stenson connects with a solid leg kick.
Stenson throws a leg kick but Templar checks it.
Templar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A cross from Stenson lands.
Stenson throws a hook but Templar avoids it easily.
Stenson scores with a shot to the body.
Stenson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Phoenix Templar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stenson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Stenson feints and then cracks Templar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Templar down.
Templar's corner calls for a 1-2. Templar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Stenson lands with a nice combination. Templar backs away looking to recover.
Stenson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Templar defends well and Stenson ends up having to push Templar into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Henrik Stenson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Templar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stenson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stenson connects with a leg kick. Templar looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Stenson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Templar manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stenson closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Templar quickly recovers to half guard.
Stenson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Templar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Stenson.
Templar actively working from the bottom here.
Templar has hold of Stenson's hands but Stenson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Templar moves into full guard.
Stenson trying to control the position from guard on top but Templar is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenson looking to sit in guard and control but Templar gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Templar looking to pass the guard.
Templar is fighting to break Stenson's control of his arms but Stenson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Templar trying to control but Stenson is working from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Stenson holds on and takes a little breather.
Henrik Stenson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Templar looking to pass the guard.
Templar trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stenson keeping full guard, as Templar tries to pass.
Stenson is pulling down on Templar's head to control his posture.
Stenson wants to sweep here but Templar controlling him for the moment.
Stenson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Templar manages to get himself to full guard.
Stenson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Templar can do to turn this around?
Templar is looking for a triangle but Stenson pushes his legs off easily.
Stenson slips nicely into half guard.
Stenson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Stenson working Templar over with strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henrik Stenson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Stenson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Templar counters with a straight right hand.
Stenson fails to land the takedown.
Stenson lands a jab to the nose.
Templar works over Stenson's head and body with a nice combination.
Stenson feints and then cracks Templar's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Templar down.
Templar moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Templar.
Templar tries to clinch but Stenson is having none of it.
Stenson tries to score with a low kick but Templar moves his leg out of the way.
Stenson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Templar.
As Stenson backs off Templar throws a huge counter combo but Stenson manages to avoid it all.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Templar throws a head kick but Stenson moves out of range.
Stenson throws a series of punches but Templar moves out of range.
Templar scores with a nice strike.
Stenson misses the jab.
Templar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Stenson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Templar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Stenson misses with a low kick as Templar jumps back.
Stenson throws an overhand right that lands on Templar's shoulder, as Templar tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Stenson misses.
Stenson scores with a nice right hand.
A slow jab from Stenson misses its intended target.
Templar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stenson throws a chopping leg kick but Templar manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Templar! But no joy.
A clash of legs there as Stenson blocks the low kick.
Stenson lands with an uppercut that bounces Templar off the cage and back into range.
Templar uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stenson.
Templar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stenson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Templar.
Stenson moves away from the strike by Templar.
Stenson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Templar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Stenson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Templar checks a leg kick.
Stenson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Templar on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Stenson scores with a nice strike.
Stenson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Templar missing with a left hand there. Stenson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Templar uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stenson.
Templar is looking for the big counter here.
Stenson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stenson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stenson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Templar.
No joy there for Templar, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Stenson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stenson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Henrik Stenson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stenson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Stenson slips a jab and a cross from Templar.
Templar stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stenson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stenson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Templar checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Stenson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Templar takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Phoenix Templar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Stenson throws a poor cross that misses
and Templar counters by moving into the clinch.
Stenson drags the fight down to the ground.
Templar tries to free his leg and advance position but Stenson is retaining full guard.
Stenson pulls Templar in close to prevent any damage.
Stenson keeping full guard, as Templar tries to pass.
Henrik Stenson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Stenson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henrik Stenson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Stenson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henrik Stenson!
Henrik Stenson thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mega Minion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fred Simmons (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Simmons has chosen Dog Wild Heaven as his entrance music. Mega Minion could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Fred Simmons's chin.
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141 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mega Minion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fred Simmons!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simmons throws out a leg kick but Minion moves out of range and Simmons only half commits.
Minion gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Simmons manages to pull guard.
Minion tries to stand but Simmons is controlling from the bottom.
Simmons keeping moving, preventing Minion from controlling successfully.
Minion trying to stand up but can't free himself from Simmons's guard.
Simmons working for a triangle but Minion defends it easily.
Minion wants to control from the top but Simmons keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minion got a little sloppy there for a moment and Simmons has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Minion has managed to get both his arms back between Simmons's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Minion has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Simmons is proving hard to escape from.
Simmons striking off his back.
Minion wants to stand but Simmons has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Simmons has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Minion throws a head kick but Simmons moves out of range.
Minion gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Minion scores with a nice short uppercut.
Minion is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Minion lands with a short shot to the head.
Minion lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Minion lands with a short shot to the head.
Minion lands a left hand that snaps the head of Simmons backwards.
Minion works on Simmons's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Minion throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Simmonss head.
A right hook to the body lands for Minion.
A shot in the inside from Minion.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Minion.
Still in the clinch, Minion scores with a nice short uppercut.
Simmons is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Minion.
Minion scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Simmons is still on wobbly legs! Can Minion finish him?
A right hand to the body from Minion.
Simmons looks winded!
Minion lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Minion lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Minion digs a right hand underneath Simmons's ribcage. Simmons let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Minion.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Minion.
A shot in the inside from Minion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Minion lands a nice uppercut.
Minion dips a shoulder and cracks Simmons with a mighty uppercut! Simmons falls back against the cage and Minion unloads with a barrage of strikes! Simmons is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Minion screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mega Minion!
A victorious Mega Minion thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hugo Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Wonstom (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wonstom has chosen Avenged Sevenfold - Lips Of Deceit 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
27 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hugo Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ivan Wonstom!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wonstom misses with a wild combination.
Wolf closes the distance and clinches.
A short left from Wolf.
Wolf drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wolf gets control of Wonstom's arms and successfully pulls guard. Wolf will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Wolf is pulling down on Wonstom's head. It's preventing any offense from Wonstom, at least for the moment.
Wolf wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf looking for a guillotine here but Wonstom defends easily.
Wolf wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf is working hard here to advance position.
Wonstom is looking to stand up but Wolf won't let him.
Wonstom avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Wolf is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wolf is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wonstom wants to get up but he can't break Wolf's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Wolf has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Wonstom really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wolf. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wolf is pulling down on Wonstom's head to control his posture.
Wolf is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wolf is really struggling to control Wonstom but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Wonstom wants to stand but Wolf is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wolf tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Wonstom swivels and escapes.
Wolf is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wonstom's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wonstom is trying to stand.
Nice strikes from Wolf there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Wonstom tries to kick Wolf off but Wolf keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wolf winds up and cracks Wonstom with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Wonstom tries to kick Wolf off but Wolf keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Wolf takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wolf is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Wolf is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Wolf.
Wonstom has hold of Wolf's hands but Wolf slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wonstom is trying to stand back up but Wolf is controlling him
Wolf drops an elbow to the side of Wonstom's head.
Wolf looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Wonstom with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Wolf.
Wonstom wants to get back to his feet.
Wolf lands strikes from half guard.
Wolf lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Wolf scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wonstom looks like he's trying to stand up.
Wonstom is looking to get back to is feet but Wolf passes into side control.
Wolf has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wolf working the head with strikes.
Wolf working the ground and pound from side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolf cracks Wonstom with a big right hand but Wonstom just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Wonstom is rocked!
Wolf working the ground and pound.
Wonstom is still in real trouble! Can Wolf finish him?
Wolf cracks Wonstom with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolf scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Wonstom is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Wolf can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hugo Wolf!
A very excited looking Hugo Wolf made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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