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DFN#6 Army vs Bangsit PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Osama Bin Laden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Crazy Frog (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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215 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Osama Bin Laden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Crazy Frog!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, John Kavanagh and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bin Laden misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bin Laden lands a body shot.
Frog gets a double leg takedown into Bin Laden's guard.
Bin Laden looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Frog works over Bin Laden with some ground and pound from guard.
Frog makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bin Laden is looking for a triangle but Frog pushes his legs off easily.
Bin Laden is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bin Laden is breathing heavily.
Frog landing some decent shots from guard.
Frog scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frog landing some decent shots from guard.
Bin Laden is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frog slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Oh Bin Laden is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Frog in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Bin Laden looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Frog turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crazy Frog!
Crazy Frog 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Maurizio Camuno (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Skeeles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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169 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Maurizio Camuno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mike Skeeles!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Camuno shoots in for a takedown but Skeeles shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Camuno shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Camuno is looking for a kimura here.
Skeeles regains full guard. Nicely done.
Camuno pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Skeeles is keeping the position for now.
Skeeles utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skeeles preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Camuno's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Camuno has gone for a leg lock! Skeeles slips out almost immediately though and dives into Camuno's guard.
Skeeles tries to free his leg and advance position but Camuno is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skeeles wants to stand but Camuno is controlling his posture from full guard.
Skeeles told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Camuno looking for a guillotine here but Skeeles defends easily.
Camuno looking to hit a scissor sweep but Skeeles is one step ahead there.
Camuno looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Camuno looking for a guillotine here but Skeeles defends easily.
Skeeles trying to control but Camuno is working from the bottom.
Camuno is looking for a triangle but Skeeles pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skeeles has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Camuno is proving hard to escape from.
Skeeles wants to control from the top but Camuno keeps moving.
Camuno looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Camuno looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Skeeles has picked Camuno up and slammed him! Camuno can't keep hold of the triangle and Skeeles manages to pass to side control!
Skeeles lands a nice forearm strike.
Camuno manages to work his way to half guard, despite Skeeles's best efforts.
The fighters are battling for position here. Camuno manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Camuno keeping moving, preventing Skeeles from controlling successfully.
Camuno tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Skeeles is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Camuno tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camuno is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Skeeles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Skeeles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Camuno swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Skeeles has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Camuno to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Skeeles is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Camuno pulls down on the head and he's put Skeeles to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Maurizio Camuno!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddy Maiden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mike Diaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Maiden comes to the cage accompanied by Iron Maiden. Diaz is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: It's dark and hell is hot. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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166 lbs
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184 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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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
30 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddy Maiden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maiden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maiden takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheers as Diaz lands an impressive looking overhand right. Maiden doesn't seem phased though.
Maiden throws the kick towards the body but Diaz avoids it.
We've been informed that Diaz has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Diaz throws a hook but Maiden blocks it.
Maiden tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Diaz is able to avoid easily.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt - Maiden sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maiden is looking to chop away at Diaz's legs.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Diaz.
Eddy Maiden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maiden takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maiden takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Eddy Maiden has been cut.
Maiden throws a low kick but Diaz moves out of range easily.
Maiden scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Diaz lands a head shot.
Diaz lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Diaz gets caught flat footed, as Maiden shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Maiden trying to control the position from guard on top but Diaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Diaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Maiden can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maiden trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Maiden 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.
Maiden trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Maiden is fighting to break Diaz's control of his arms but Diaz is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Maiden landing with the ground and pound.
Maiden slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's two 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.
Maiden trying to control the action but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Maiden landing strikes.
Diaz struggling a bit here.
Maiden trying to control the position but Diaz is working away.
Maiden is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Diaz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Maiden wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wants to control but Maiden postures up.
Diaz manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Maiden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Diaz pulls his head out easily.
Diaz is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Diaz seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Maiden is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mike Diaz!
Mike Diaz was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Slade Wilson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brutus Kowalski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wilson's entrance music is Hypnotize - The Notorious B.I.G.. A fine choice. Kowalski has chosen Pantera - Fucking Hostile as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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204 lbs
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210 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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
17 - 13 - 3, fighting out of London, Slade Wilson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brutus Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilson tries a head kick but it misses.
Wilson throws a body punch but Kowalski moves out of range.
Wilson 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.
Kowalski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wilson attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Kowalski throws a front kick aimed at Wilson's knee but Wilson avoids it well.
Wilson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt
and Kowalski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wilson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kowalski appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Slade Wilson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Wilson with that takedown attempt.
It seemed like Kowalski was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wilson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kowalski.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wilson. Kowalski does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson misses with a leg kick
and Kowalski counters with a series of strikes. Wilson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Kowalski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wilson on the side of the head.
Kowalski jabs at Wilson's body.
Kowalski throws a chopping leg kick but Wilson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kowalski throws a looping overhand right but Wilson ducks down to avoid it.
Wilson throws a push kick but Kowalski slaps the foot to one side.
Kowalski misses with a body shot
and Wilson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Brutus Kowalski has been cut.
Wilson slips a jab from Kowalski.
Wilson throws a shot from downtown. Kowalski moves away and avoids it.
Wilson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kowalski misses with a right hand
enabling Wilson to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilson.
Kowalski misses with a body shot
and Wilson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wilson misses with an uppercut
and Kowalski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kowalski walks into a left hand.
Kowalski scores with a nice right hand.
Wilson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Wilson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kowalski was well out of range. Poor timing from Wilson.
Kowalski swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wilson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wilson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kowalski lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Kowalski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kowalski misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson loads up on a big right hand but Kowalski slips the punch.
Wilson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wilson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wilson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kowalski.
Wilson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wilson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kowalski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wilson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A slow jab from Kowalski misses its intended target.
Brutus Kowalski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kowalski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kowalski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wilson.
Kowalski now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kowalski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wilson manages to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wilson misses with a low kick.
Wilson misses with a hook.
Kowalski throws a low kick but Wilson moves out of range easily.
Kowalski moves away from the strike by Wilson.
Wilson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kowalski throws a big shot that misses.
Wilson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kowalski just manages to avoid it.
Wilson stuns Kowalski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wilson walks into a left hand.
Wilson lands with a slapping head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brutus Kowalski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brutus Kowalski's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wilson throws a body punch but Kowalski moves out of range.
Wilson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wilson scoring well with a low kick there.
Brutus Kowalski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sloppy strikes from Kowalski. Those never looked like landing.
Decent striking displayed by Wilson there.
Wilson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kowalski scores with a jab to the body.
Kowalski blocks a head kick by Wilson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson looks for the body kick but Kowalski saw that one coming.
Kowalski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kowalski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wilson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Kowalski did well to prevent Wilson getting side control.
Wilson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kowalski wants to improve his position but Wilson is controlling well.
Wilson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kowalski sees it coming and defends easily.
Kowalski is holding on to half guard well.
Kowalski is not content to let Wilson control the position.
Kowalski wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is looking to stall here but Kowalski recovers full guard.
Kowalski keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Kowalski wants to sweep here but Wilson controlling him for the moment.
Kowalski is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Kowalski keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson throws a leg kick
and Kowalski counters with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kowalski. Wilson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wilson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kowalski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Wilson moves into range and connects with a jab.
That has opened up Brutus Kowalski's cut even more.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wilson checks a leg kick.
Kowalski lands with a kick to the temple. Wilson shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Wilson throws a front kick aimed at Kowalski's knee but Kowalski avoids it well.
Kowalski flicks out a counter leg kick but Wilson steps away.
Wilson wants to land a leg kick but Kowalski is out of range.
Kowalski connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wilson. Wilson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski connects with a body shot.
Kowalski thows a leg kick but Wilson checks it
enabling Wilson to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Wilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wilson misses with a wild body shot.
Wilson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kowalski. That did some damage!
Wilson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kowalski.
Wilson connects with a looping right hand.
Wilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilson is looking to counter punch.
Kowalski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wilson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kowalski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Slade Wilson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Brutus Kowalski's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kowalski jabs at Wilson's body.
A swing and a miss from Kowalski.
Wilson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kowalski manages to avoid it.
Kowalski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kowalski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wilson throws out the jab.
Wilson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kowalski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wilson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kowalski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kowalski throws a hook but Wilson avoids it easily.
Kowalski lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That kick from Wilson tenderised Kowalski's leg. Kowalski is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kowalski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kowalski lets loose with a powerful body kick. Wilson will feel that in the morning.
Wilson scores with a jab.
Wilson misses with a straight right.
Wilson 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.
Kowalski misses with a body shot.
Kowalski scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice defenses there by Kowalski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson shoots in but no luck this time.
Wilson swings for the body but Kowalski moves out of range.
Kowalski feints a counter leg kick.
Kowalski digs a good hook to Wilson's body.
Wilson misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kowalski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kowalski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wilson on the side of the head.
The fighters circling - Kowalski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wilson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wilson throws an off balance right hand
and Kowalski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wilson checks the leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski looks to score with a jab to the body but Wilson is just out of range.
Kowalski swings for the body but Wilson moves out of range.
Wilson throwing a counter right hand but Kowalski manages to avoid it.
Wilson closes the distance and clinches up with Kowalski, looking for a takedown. Wilson pushes Kowalski against the cage but Kowalski circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kowalski thumps Wilson with a low kick.
Kowalski throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Wilson looks to throw the jab but Kowalski is out of range.
Kowalski on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Good leg kick by Kowalski there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Wilson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A swing and a miss from Kowalski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski throws out a powerful jab.
Kowalski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kowalski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Wilson.
Wilson attempts a counter takedown but Kowalski avoids it well and moves away.
Kowalski misses with a looping left.
Wilson swings for the body but Kowalski moves out of range.
Kowalski looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A slow jab from Kowalski misses its intended target.
Kowalski misses the jab.
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!
Wilson misses with a low kick.
Wilson avoids the body shot from Kowalski.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kowalski.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brutus Kowalski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kowalski 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brutus Kowalski!
After the fight, Brutus Kowalski was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lapu Lapu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Malik Al-Khaldi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Al-Khaldi has chosen Terror - Shot Of Reality 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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205 lbs
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197 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lapu Lapu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Malik Al-Khaldi!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Jonathan Paton and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lapu misses with a body shot.
Al-Khaldi connects with a solid leg kick.
Lapu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Al-Khaldi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Lapu.
Al-Khaldi throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lapu scores with a jab. Al-Khaldi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
It looks like Malik Al-Khaldi has been cut.
Lapu scores with a hook to the body. Al-Khaldi takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lapu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lapu circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lapu counters with a nice uppercut.
Al-Khaldi checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al-Khaldi throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Lapu throws a jab but it's blocked by Al-Khaldi.
Lapu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Lapu Lapu has been cut.
Al-Khaldi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lapu.
We've been told by Lapu's head coaches at Urban Achievers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Al-Khaldi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lapu looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Al-Khaldi takes one to the chin there.
We've been informed that Al-Khaldi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Al-Khaldi throws a body punch but Lapu moves out of range.
Al-Khaldi digs a good body shot into Lapu's ribs.
Al-Khaldi forces Lapu back against the cage and clinches.
Al-Khaldi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lapu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Al-Khaldi backwards.
Al-Khaldi working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al-Khaldi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lapu misses with a punch on the inside.
Lapu lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lapu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lapu tries to break the clinch but Al-Khaldi is controlling the position.
Still in the clinch, Al-Khaldi scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Al-Khaldi.
A head punch on the inside from Lapu fails to land.
Lapu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lapu prevents a body shot from Al-Khaldi.
Lapu misses with the head strike.
Al-Khaldi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lapu backwards.
Al-Khaldi misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi lands a body punch.
Lapu working aggressively here.
Lapu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lapu blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al-Khaldi.
Lapu misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Al-Khaldi lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lapu backwards.
Nice body punch from Al-Khaldi - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lapu.
Lapu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Al-Khaldi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lapu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lapu feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lapu checks a leg kick nicely.
Al-Khaldi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lapu. That did some damage!
Al-Khaldi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lapu.
Al-Khaldi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lapu.
Al-Khaldi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Lapu.
Lapu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Al-Khaldi.
Lapu 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.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick
and Lapu counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Lapu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al-Khaldi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lapu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Lapu throws an overhand right that lands on Al-Khaldi's shoulder, as Al-Khaldi tries to avoid the shot.
Al-Khaldi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Al-Khaldi looks to land a left hand but Lapu moved out of range nicely.
Al-Khaldi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick misses from Al-Khaldi.
Lapu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Al-Khaldi attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Lapu is looking to land body kicks.
Al-Khaldi flicks out a counter leg kick but Lapu steps away.
Lapu checks the leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Malik Al-Khaldi dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Al-Khaldi lands the left hand.
Lapu throws a head kick but Al-Khaldi moves out of range.
Al-Khaldi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lapu. That did some damage!
Al-Khaldi will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Lapu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Al-Khaldi just manages to avoid it.
A bone on bone clash there as Al-Khaldi blocks the leg kick.
Lapu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Al-Khaldi's head.
Lapu misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick from Al-Khaldi lands but Lapu takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lapu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Al-Khaldi. That did some damage!
Lapu throws a head kick that misses.
Lapu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Al-Khaldi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lapu counters with an outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lapu misses with a wild body shot.
Lapu cracks Al-Khaldi with a right hand to the side of the head.
Al-Khaldi moves out of range as Lapu throws a body kick.
Al-Khaldi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Al-Khaldi jabs Lapu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Al-Khaldi throws a body kick that misses.
Lapu was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Al-Khaldi tries a low kick but Lapu avoids it.
Lapu is looking to counter punch.
Lapu throws a shot from downtown. Al-Khaldi moves away and avoids it.
Lapu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Al-Khaldi.
Lapu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Al-Khaldi is out of range.
Al-Khaldi fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Al-Khaldi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Al-Khaldi connects with an inside leg kick.
Al-Khaldi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Al-Khaldi thows a left - swing and a miss!
Al-Khaldi tries to land a leg kick but Lapu saw it coming and moves away.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick
and Lapu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lapu fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Lapu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lapu walks into a jab.
Al-Khaldi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lapu jabs Al-Khaldi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Lapu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Al-Khaldi cracks Lapu with an open hand slap.
Lapu works Al-Khaldi's body with a nice hook.
Lapu Lapu is winning the standup battle so far.
Lapu avoids the body shot from Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lapu can pounce on him.
Lapu lands with an overhand left.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Al-Khaldi.
Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lapu counters with a nice low kick that buckles Al-Khaldi's knee momentarily.
Lapu misses with a leg kick.
Al-Khaldi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lapu.
Al-Khaldi motions for Lapu to come forward. Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Lapu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Al-Khaldi.
Lapu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapu slips under a jab.
Lapu moves out of range as Al-Khaldi throws a body kick.
Lapu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lapu Lapu's cut is getting worse.
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!
Al-Khaldi throws a nice looking combination but Lapu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lapu throws a body punch but Al-Khaldi moves out of range.
Al-Khaldi scores with a spinning back kick!
Lapu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Lapu throws a jab but it's blocked by Al-Khaldi.
Lapu moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lapu. Al-Khaldi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Al-Khaldi throws a head kick that misses.
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 Lapu Lapu will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lapu scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lapu throws a low kick but Al-Khaldi avoids it.
Good work by Al-Khaldi as he checks the leg kick.
Lapu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Al-Khaldi moves out of range as Lapu throws a body kick.
Lapu takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lapu.
Lapu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al-Khaldi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Al-Khaldi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Lapu stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Al-Khaldi feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lapu's calf.
Lapu plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lapu throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Lapu swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Al-Khaldi counters with a straight right hand.
Al-Khaldi feints and then cracks Lapu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lapu down.
Al-Khaldi is looking to score with low kicks.
Al-Khaldi takes a swing at Lapu's ribcage but misses.
Al-Khaldi misses with a straight left.
Al-Khaldi throws a right hand that Lapu ducks under and follows up with a left that Lapu also avoids with ease.
Al-Khaldi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Al-Khaldi dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lapu. That did some damage!
Al-Khaldi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lapu's head backwards.
Al-Khaldi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lapu.
Al-Khaldi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Al-Khaldi checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Al-Khaldi checks a leg kick.
Lapu tries to move into range but Al-Khaldi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Al-Khaldi. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Al-Khaldi.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lapu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al-Khaldi manages to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Al-Khaldi misses.
Al-Khaldi misses with a looping left.
Lapu tests Al-Khaldi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab, jab by Lapu - just one landing.
Lapu looks for the body kick but Al-Khaldi saw that one coming.
Al-Khaldi tries a quick counter leg kick but Lapu is wise to it.
Al-Khaldi motions for Lapu to come forward. Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Al-Khaldi lands a jab to Lapu's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al-Khaldi tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lapu is able to avoid easily.
Al-Khaldi motions for Lapu to come forward. Al-Khaldi throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Lapu misses the target.
Lapu checks a leg kick.
Lapu looks to land a body kick but Al-Khaldi moved away.
Lapu pivots, looking for a leg kick but Al-Khaldi is out of range and Lapu settles back down.
Lapu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Al-Khaldi wants to clinch.
Lapu ducks under a wild hook from Al-Khaldi.
A telegraphed right hand from Lapu misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lapu scores with a nice head shot.
Lapu moves away from the strike by Al-Khaldi.
Lapu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Al-Khaldi momentarily.
Lapu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Al-Khaldi at a distance.
Al-Khaldi throws a jab but it's blocked by Lapu.
Crunch! Al-Khaldi slams his shin into Lapu's torso.
Al-Khaldi scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lapu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Al-Khaldi connects with a crisp jab.
Lapu scores with a nice right hand.
Lapu avoids a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lapu Lapu.
I think Lapu 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lapu Lapu!
A victorious Lapu Lapu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Evan Better (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gustaf Stenbeck (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Better comes to the cage accompanied by Mother by Danzig. Gustaf Stenbeck has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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181 lbs
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192 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 19 - 0, fighting out of London, Evan Better!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gustaf Stenbeck!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Stenbeck misses
and Better counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Stenbeck!
Stenbeck is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Better working the body and head with strikes.
Stenbeck holds on to Better's head and controls the position momentarily.
Better tries for a kimura but Stenbeck is defending well.
Stenbeck avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Better.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Better cracks Stenbeck with a big elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenbeck is looking to reverse the position.
Better prevents Stenbeck from escaping the position.
You can see the frustration on Stenbeck's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Better scoring with punches from side control.
Better working the head with strikes.
Stenbeck is trying to buck Better off.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Better cracks Stenbeck with a big right hand but Stenbeck just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Better landing strikes.
Stenbeck wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Better wants to take a breather but Stenbeck manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Better.
Stenbeck trying to control the position.
Better throws a big elbow that misses.
Stenbeck keeping moving, preventing Better from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Better preventing the sweep.
Stenbeck is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Stenbeck can't keep his opponent in guard - Better advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Stenbeck wants to get back to full guard.
Better trying to control from half guard but Stenbeck is working away.
Better is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Better scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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.
Stenbeck tries to kick Better off but Better keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Better 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.
Stenbeck trying to control but Better postures up.
Stenbeck keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Stenbeck trying to control from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Better with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Better checks a low kick from Stenbeck.
Better moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Stenbeck takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Better swings for the body but Stenbeck moves out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Better dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stenbeck closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Better closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Stenbeck to the mat! Stenbeck manages to get full guard.
Better trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenbeck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Better trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Better controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Better won't allow Stenbeck to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Better trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenbeck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Better postures up and lands a big shot to Stenbeck's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stenbeck wants to stand and escape but Better is having none of it.
Better chips away with some ground and pound.
Better passes Stenbeck's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Better is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Better missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Better seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stenbeck does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Stenbeck tries to roll over but Better keeps him under control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Better is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Stenbeck has managed to free his arm - good work.
Better is trying to control. Stenbeck wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stenbeck trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Better manages to pass to mount!
Better raining down shots from the mount!
Better fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenbeck is squirming around, avoiding Better's attempts to control the action.
Better working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Stenbeck can't escape the position.
Stenbeck slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Stenbeck has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Better wants to free his trapped foot but Stenbeck is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Better stops Stenbeck from getting back to his feet.
Stenbeck tries to roll over but Better keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stenbeck is holding on to half guard well.
Stenbeck is pressing down on Better's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Stenbeck looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Better trying to control the position from guard on top but Stenbeck is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Better makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stenbeck is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Better trying to control but Stenbeck is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Better 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.
Better moves out of range of the strikes.
Better shoots in and drives through. Stenbeck sprawls well.
Stenbeck avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Stenbeck replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Better blocks it well.
Stenbeck throws out a loose jab but Better uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stenbeck throws an off balance right hand
enabling Better to counter with a crisp jab.
Stenbeck blocks a low kick nicely.
Better fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Better is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stenbeck can do to turn this around?
Stenbeck connects with a solid leg kick.
Stenbeck takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenbeck chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Better can pounce on him.
Stenbeck has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Better.
A shot to the body from Better misses
and Stenbeck counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Evan Better has been cut.
Stenbeck moves out of range of the body kick from Better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Better turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Better misses its intended target.
Better misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stenbeck counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Better thinking.
Gustaf Stenbeck is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Better looks to score with a jab to the body but Stenbeck is just out of range.
Better is looking to wear down Stenbeck with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Stenbeck misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Better crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stenbeck - the referee stops the clock and Better gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stenbeck. Better manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Stenbeck throws a body kick that misses.
Stenbeck connects with a body shot that sends Better's belly button to the back.
Stenbeck tries to clinch up.
Nice sprawl there from Stenbeck as Better shoots in.
Stenbeck throws a low kick but Better avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stenbeck throws a half hearted mid kick.
Better tries for a takedown but Stenbeck sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Better. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Better is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Stenbeck.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Better tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stenbeck was well out of range. Poor timing from Better.
Stenbeck misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gustaf Stenbeck seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Stenbeck with a jab.
Good shot there by Better.
Better scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Better steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stenbeck.
Better with a body punch. A glancing blow.
An inside leg kick lands from Better.
Stenbeck throws out a loose jab but Better uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stenbeck connects with the punch.
Stenbeck moves away from the strike by Better.
Stenbeck throws out a counter right but Better avoids it with no problem.
A clash of legs there as Stenbeck blocks the low kick.
Stenbeck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Better stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Stenbeck.
Stenbeck feints and then cracks Better's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Better down.
Stenbeck throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Better throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stenbeck scores with a nice body kick.
Better throws a shot from downtown. Stenbeck moves away and avoids it.
Stenbeck walks into a stiff left hand from Better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stenbeck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Better.
Better misses with a body shot.
Better wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Better takes a swing at Stenbeck's ribcage but misses.
Stenbeck dodges the punch combination from Better.
Stenbeck throws out a counter right but Better avoids it with no problem.
Better misses with a jab to the body
and Stenbeck counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Better throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Better shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Stenbeck has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Better is on him like a limpet, forcing Stenbeck back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Gustaf Stenbeck just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Evan Better's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Better lands a nice leg kick that just misses Stenbeck's sensitive parts.
Better is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Better takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good shot there by Stenbeck.
Better shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A telegraphed right hand from Stenbeck misses the target.
Better throws a body punch but Stenbeck moves out of range.
Stenbeck looks to score with a jab to the body but Better is just out of range.
Better thinks about countering with a head kick.
Better lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Better swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Better 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.
Better gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Stenbeck looks to land a right hand but Better moved out of range.
It looks like Better has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Better moves out of range of the strikes.
Better uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stenbeck.
Better throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Stenbeck takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Better.
Stenbeck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Better.
Stenbeck lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Stenbeck fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Better manages to avoid it.
Better staying out of range there.
Nice body kick there by Better.
Better fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Better throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Better. Stenbeck does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Stenbeck on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Better throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stenbeck appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Better connects with a crisp jab.
Better connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stenbeck momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Better. Stenbeck does a little dance to reset his feet.
Evan Better seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stenbeck has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Better.
Stenbeck takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stenbeck throws a wild body kick that Better sees coming a mile off.
Stenbeck lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Evan Better's cut is getting worse.
Better throws the left hand but Stenbeck avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Stenbeck misses its intended target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Better slips under a jab from Stenbeck.
Better throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stenbeck stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Better looks to land a combination but Stenbeck avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Stenbeck misses the target.
Better closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stenbeck circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Better. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Better checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Better uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stenbeck.
Good leg kick by Better there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slow jab from Stenbeck misses its intended target.
Stenbeck bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Better's head.
Better tries to clinch but Stenbeck is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stenbeck throws an overhand right that lands on Better's shoulder, as Better tries to avoid the shot.
Better looks to score with a jab to the body but Stenbeck is just out of range.
Stenbeck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Better.
Stenbeck with a nice cross.
Stenbeck scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Better lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Better misses
and Stenbeck counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Better thinking.
Better fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Stenbeck slips a jab from Better.
Stenbeck tries a head kick but it misses.
Better throwing a counter right hand but Stenbeck manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Gustaf Stenbeck will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Evan Better's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Stenbeck on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Better misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stenbeck on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Better. Better obviously looking to wear him down.
Better shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Stenbeck as he avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Stenbeck throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Better fires out a quick counter leg kick but Stenbeck just manages to avoid it.
Better takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stenbeck takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stenbeck misses with the combination.
Better feinted with a counter takedown.
Better gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Stenbeck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Better missing with a left hand there. Stenbeck was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice defenses there by Better.
Better lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Stenbeck checks a low kick from Better.
Better scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Stenbeck doesn't seem bothered though.
Stenbeck avoids the head kick by Better.
It seemed like Stenbeck was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Better throws a quick inside leg kick.
Stenbeck throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Better stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Stenbeck chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Stenbeck keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stenbeck counters with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Better lands with a good body shot.
Stenbeck uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Better.
Better cracks the inside of Stenbeck's front leg.
Good work by Better as he checks the leg kick.
Better closes this distance looking for a takedown but Stenbeck circles away.
Stenbeck throws out a counter right but Better avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evan Better. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Stenbeck missing with a left hand there. Better was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stenbeck takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Better closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Stenbeck lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stenbeck lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Stenbeck escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Better throws a body punch but Stenbeck moves out of range.
Stenbeck throws the kick towards the body but Better avoids it.
Better tries to counter with a takedown but Stenbeck is quick to defend against it.
A big right from Better misses.
A swing and a miss from Stenbeck.
Better half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Better takes one to the side of the head.
Stenbeck throws a lazy head kick
letting Better counter with a right hand.
Stenbeck tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Better paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Better jabs at Stenbeck's body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Stenbeck checks a leg kick.
Stenbeck feints a counter leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Stenbeck.
Stenbeck misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Better lands a leg kick that knocks Stenbeck off balance momentarily.
Stenbeck misses with an attempted mid kick.
Better half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stenbeck looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Better fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Stenbeck.
Better bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Better uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stenbeck.
Stenbeck rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Better moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stenbeck avoids the body shot from Better.
Better slips a straight right by Stenbeck.
Nice sprawl there from Stenbeck as Better shoots in.
Better moves out of range as Stenbeck strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Evan Better.
I think Better 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 47:48
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 48:47
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 48:47
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Evan Better!
A victorious Evan Better 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Butch Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mujibur Rahman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hoffman comes to the cage accompanied by Judas Priest - Painkiller. Butch Hoffman is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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31
245 lbs
10 - 4 - 0 |
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Butch Hoffman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mujibur Rahman!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoffman gets a clinch.
Hoffman trying to land knees to the body.
Hoffman lands a nice uppercut.
Hoffman swings wildly with an uppercut but Rahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rahman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hoffman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hoffman throws a head punch that misses.
Hoffman tries to land knees in the clinch but Rahman avoids the damage to the body.
Hoffman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hoffman dodges an elbow strike from Rahman.
Hoffman takes an elbow to the temple.
Rahman lands a nice elbow.
Hoffman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hoffman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Hoffman on the inside.
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!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rahman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hoffman's brow.
Hoffman goes for a takedown attempt but Rahman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Hoffman forces Rahman back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahman tries a body shot but Hoffman blocks it.
Hoffman working aggressively here.
Rahman misses with an elbow over the top.
Rahman lands an elbow just above Hoffman 's eye.
Hoffman works on Rahman's body with a couple of short punches.
A short right from Hoffman on the inside.
Hoffman scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rahman.
Rahman managing to block the knees to the body from Hoffman.
Hoffman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rahman backwards.
Hoffman tries to land knees in the clinch but Rahman avoids the damage to the body.
Rahman throws a knee to the head but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rahman just misses with a elbow thrown towards Hoffman's brow.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hoffman swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hoffman.
Rahman misses with a punch on the inside.
Rahman pushes off an throws an elbow but Hoffman leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Hoffman swings wildly with an uppercut but Rahman uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rahman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rahman.
Rahman looking to throw knees to the head but Hoffman is blocking nicely.
Rahman is leaning against Hoffman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hoffman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Rahman wriggles free and stands up.
Rahman has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hoffman is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Hoffman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hoffman sets himself, and Rahman steps forward looking for the clinch! Hoffman avoids it this time.
Hoffman scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Hoffman controlling the action here.
Hoffman wants to take a breather but Rahman is having none of it.
Hoffman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Hoffman is keen to just control but Rahman is a slippery customer.
Rahman is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahman trying to control but Hoffman postures up.
Rahman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hoffman.
Hoffman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Hoffman with the ground and pound but Rahman uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Hoffman keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rahman's head.
Hoffman prevents Rahman from getting back to his feet.
Hoffman trying to control but Rahman is working from the bottom.
Hoffman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rahman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hoffman manages to get himself to full guard.
Hoffman seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Rahman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hoffman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rahman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butch Hoffman dominated that round.
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.
Rahman has managed to clinch.
Hoffman misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Rahman.
Hoffman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hoffman avoiding damage as Rahman throws knees to the body.
Butch Hoffman has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rahman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hoffman backwards.
Rahman lands a nice knee to the body.
Hoffman misses with a body punch.
Rahman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A knee to the head by Rahman.
Hoffman takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Rahman.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rahman.
Rahman lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Butch Hoffman has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rahman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hoffman's defenses.
Rahman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hoffman or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rahman.
Hoffman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hoffman tries to score a body lock takedown but Rahman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rahman.
Hoffman goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rahman prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rahman misses with a knee strike.
Rahman struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoffman controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rahman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rahman.
A right handed body shot lands from Rahman.
A head punch on the inside from Hoffman fails to land.
Hoffman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rahman stops a takedown attempt from Hoffman.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Butch Hoffman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rahman lands an elbow inside that Hoffman shrugs off.
Hoffman takes an elbow to the temple.
Hoffman managing to block the knees to the body from Rahman.
Rahman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rahman has Hoffman pressed against the cage.
Hoffman misses with a punch on the inside.
Rahman lands an elbow just above Hoffman 's eye.
Rahman scores with a hook to the body.
Rahman gets through Hoffman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left hand lands to the body for Rahman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Rahman.
Rahman lands an elbow just above Hoffman 's eye.
Rahman lands with a left to the head.
Rahman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rahman blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rahman blocking some punches.
Rahman throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hoffman blocks it with crossed arms.
Rahman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hoffman's elbow.
Hoffman is trying to drag Rahman to the mat but Rahman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hoffman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoffman blocks an elbow strike.
Rahman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hoffman's defenses.
Rahman is leaning against Hoffman and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Rahman stalling.
Rahman lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rahman scores with a shot to the side of Hoffman's head.
Rahman lands a nice elbow.
Rahman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hoffman's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rahman lands an elbow just above Hoffman 's eye.
Hoffman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rahman backwards.
Rahman lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hoffman is rocked!
Rahman looking to throw knees to the head but Hoffman is blocking nicely.
Rahman pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rahman pushes Hoffman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hoffman misses with the head strike.
Hoffman misses with some punches.
Rahman misses with an elbow over the top.
Hoffman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rahman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Rahman managing to block the knees to the body from Hoffman.
Hoffman lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rahman backwards.
Hoffman lands an uppercut.
Rahman struggles to land a body shot inside as Hoffman controls his hands.
Rahman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Hoffman's defenses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hoffman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rahman lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rahman lands a damaging elbow.
Rahman lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rahman lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hoffman.
Rahman utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Hoffman takes an elbow to the temple.
A left hand lands to the body for Rahman.
Rahman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hoffman trying to land knees to the body.
Nice body punch from Rahman.
Rahman lands an elbow just above Hoffman 's eye.
Rahman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hoffman backwards.
Oh Hoffman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Rahman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rahman comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rahman creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops Hoffman! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Rahman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mujibur Rahman!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mujibur Rahman made sure he mentioned MayheM sportswear, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Brophy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Decker Dogwood (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Brophy comes into the arena with The Grumpy Song blaring out of the sound system. Dogwood comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Started From The Bottom kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Decker Dogwood acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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243 lbs
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257 lbs
12 - 6 - 1 |
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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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Bob Brophy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Decker Dogwood!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dogwood throws a leg kick but Brophy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Decker Dogwood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brophy looks to score with a jab to the body but Dogwood is just out of range.
Brophy goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dogwood throws a lazy uppercut
and Brophy counters with a solid body kick.
Dogwood misses with a body punch
and Brophy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dogwood looks winded!
A jab from Brophy does it's job there.
Brophy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dogwood was well out of range. Poor timing from Brophy.
Dogwood misses with a leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Dogwood.
Brophy lands a two punch combo.
It looks like Decker Dogwood has been cut.
Dogwood throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dogwood takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Dogwood throws a jab when Brophy was well out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brophy looks to land a body kick but Dogwood moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick from Dogwood lands but Brophy takes it in his stride.
Dogwood rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Brophy counters with a body kick that stops Dogwood in his tracks momentarily.
Brophy lands a nice shot that snaps Dogwood's head back.
That kick from Dogwood tenderised Brophy's leg. Brophy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dogwood lands a jab to Brophy's midsection.
Brophy tried to score with a low kick but Dogwood checks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Dogwood looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Brophy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dogwood misses with a hook
and Brophy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brophy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~* Trinity Gym *~ in the buildup to the fight.
Dogwood thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Brophy if he has to take too many more of those.
Brophy with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A looping hook to the body misses from Dogwood. Brophy does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brophy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dogwood is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Brophy.
Dogwood scores with a leg kick.
Dogwood slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dogwood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Brophy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dogwood.
Dogwood ducks under a wild hook from Brophy.
Nice shot lands for Brophy.
Brophy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dogwood.
Dogwood tries to clinch there but Brophy circles away.
Brophy throws a head kick that misses.
Dogwood keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brophy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dogwood swings widly with a right hand
and Brophy counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dogwood lunges at Brophy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brophy's hand.
Brophy moves into the clinch.
Brophy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brophy misses with a punch to the body.
Dogwood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brophy swings wildly with an uppercut but Dogwood uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brophy tries to throw a body punch but Dogwood avoids it by throwing Brophy back against the cage.
Brophy tries to throw a body punch but Dogwood avoids it by throwing Brophy back against the cage.
Brophy works on Dogwood's body with a couple of short punches.
Dogwood lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dogwood missing with knees to the body.
Brophy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dogwood working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brophy blocks an uppercut.
Dogwood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Dogwood throws an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brophy lands a nice uppercut.
Brophy working aggressively here.
Brophy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dogwood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brophy managing to block the knees to the body from Dogwood.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dogwood.
Dogwood working aggressively here.
Dogwood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brophy blocking some punches.
Brophy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brophy is looking to chop away at Dogwood's legs.
Brophy slips a jab from Dogwood.
Dogwood looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Brophy has managed to clinch.
Dogwood's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dogwood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brophy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Brophy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Decker Dogwood's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dogwood.
Brophy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Dogwood counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Brophy throws a leg kick which misses Dogwood's front leg but catches the back leg as Dogwood tries to avoid it.
Dogwood misses with a body kick.
A punch combination from Dogwood misses.
Dogwood gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brophy.
Dogwood misses with a low kick.
Nice body kick from Dogwood.
Brophy pushes Dogwood up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy throws a punch but it's blocked by Dogwood.
Dogwood misses with a punch on the inside.
Brophy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dogwood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Brophy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brophy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brophy has a couple of punches blocked by Dogwood.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brophy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dogwood.
A nice left hand lands by Brophy.
A head punch on the inside from Dogwood fails to land.
Brophy wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brophy misses with a body punch.
Dogwood lands with a short shot to the head.
Brophy throws a head punch that misses.
Dogwood misses with the head strike.
Dogwood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brophy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brophy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dogwoods head.
Dogwood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brophy lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Brophy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dogwood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Brophy fails to land.
Brophy throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dogwood is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dogwood blocking some punches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dogwood blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brophy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brophy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Brophy misses with a body punch.
Brophy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brophy tries to throw a body punch but Dogwood avoids it by throwing Brophy back against the cage.
Brophy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dogwood backwards.
Dogwood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brophy digs a right hand into Dogwood's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dogwood's gas tank.
Brophy misses with a punch to the body.
Brophy pushes Dogwood back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brophy avoids a wild elbow strike from Dogwood.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dogwood creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Brophy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dogwood lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brophy.
Brophy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Brophy.
Brophy throws a punch but it's blocked by Dogwood.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brophy's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dogwood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dogwood throws a nice looking combination but Brophy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brophy seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Dogwood avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brophy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dogwood is able to avoid easily.
Dogwood loads up on a big right hand but Brophy slips the punch.
Dogwood misses with a two punch combination.
Dogwood closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Brophy.
A short right from Brophy.
Brophy lands with a light punch inside.
Brophy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dogwoods head.
Brophy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brophy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brophy drops Dogwood onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Dogwood is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Dogwood is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brophy creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Dogwood's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Dogwood drops to his knees and Brophy pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Brophy!
A relieved looking Bob Brophy 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Bangsit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dick Army (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Army has chosen Vagina Coastguard 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 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 London, Andy Bangsit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dick Army!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bangsit shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Army but Army pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Army throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bangsit misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Army fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Army connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Army misses the shot to the body.
Bangsit half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Army.
Bangsit moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bangsit tries to score a power double leg takedown but Army sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bangsit somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Bangsit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bangsit is defended easily by Army.
Army scores with a kick to the midsection.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bangsit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Army looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Army lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bangsit changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Army fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Army throws a right hand that misses
so Bangsit counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Bangsit loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bangsit looking to pass the guard.
Army preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Army pushes Bangsit off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bangsit tries for a takedown but Army circles away easily
letting Army counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Army.
Bangsit is looking to clinch but Army is avoiding it.
Bangsit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Army scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bangsit doesn't seem bothered though.
Army comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Army fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bangsit is breathing heavily.
Army misses with a straight left.
Bangsit half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bangsit fails with the takedown.
A little jabbing left from Army on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Army throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bangsit darts in and clinches Army up against the cage.
Bangsit is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Bangsit is looking for a takedown.
Army lands an elbow inside that Bangsit shrugs off.
It looks like Andy Bangsit has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bangsit wants a takedown.
Bangsit goes for a takedown in the clinch but Army prevents it.
Army is pressed up against the cage. Bangsit has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Army down to the mat. Army avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bangsit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Army connects with an inside leg kick.
Army wants to land a leg kick but Bangsit is out of range.
Army looks to score with a jab to the body but Bangsit is just out of range.
Army lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Army.
Army throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Army drops Bangsit with a big left hand! Bangsit is injured, injured bad! Army jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dick Army!
During a confident post fight interview, Dick Army thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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