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DUEL#80 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Koboko Dada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dmitri Dmitrov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Dada's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Welcome to Jamrock. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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190 lbs
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190 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Koboko Dada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitri Dmitrov!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Columbo Gatti and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dmitrov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dada avoids it really well and circles away.
Dmitrov throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Dada tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dmitrov is in Dada's guard.
Dada pushes Dmitrov off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Dmitrov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Dada counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dada pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dada seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Dada fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dada throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dmitrov.
Dada connects with a single shot there.
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!
Decent striking displayed by Dada there.
Dmitrov gets caught napping as Dada dives in and scores a takedown. Dmitrov manages to retain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dada is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Dmitrov controlling the position.
Dmitrov keeping moving, preventing Dada from controlling successfully.
Dada postures up in Dmitrov's guard and throws a big left but Dmitrov blocks it.
Dada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dmitrov swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dmitrov wants to hit a switch here but Dada passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Dmitrov there!
Dada tries to control but Dmitrov wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dada controlling from the full mount.
Dmitrov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dada has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Dmitrov's face.
Dmitrov tries to hold on but Dada pushes him away.
Dada tries to control but Dmitrov wriggling away.
BOOM! Dada connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dada pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dada controlling from mount.
Dada landing strikes, looking to finish!
Dmitrov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dada 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.
Dmitrov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dmitrov wants to control but Dada is having none of it.
Dada with shots to the head and body - Dmitrov looks very uncomfortable down there.
Dmitrov working to try and regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dada can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Dmitrov is looking to escape.
Dmitrov working to try and regain half guard.
Dada is landing with some decent strikes but Dmitrov is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Dmitrov takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dada is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dada fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Dada cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koboko Dada dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Dada connects with a crisp jab.
Koboko Dada is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dada connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dmitrov looks for a takedown but Dada sprawls well.
Dada's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dmitrov under the eye.
Dada scores with a one two! Dmitrov had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Dada cracks Dmitrov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dada is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dmitrov can do to turn this around?
Dada misses with a shot to the body
enabling Dmitrov to counter with a crisp jab.
Dada gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Dada is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Dmitrov can't fight it off and eventually Dada manages to take the fight to the floor. Dmitrov looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dada landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dmitrov keeping moving, preventing Dada from controlling successfully.
Dmitrov lands a good elbow from the bottom.
Dmitrov is trying to control the position but Dada postures up.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dmitrov can do anything to dispel that myth.
Dada throwing strikes but missing.
Dada looking to pass the guard.
Dada controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dmitrov is pulling down on Dada's head to control his posture.
Dada forces his way into half guard.
Dada lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dmitrov is looking to escape.
Dada is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dada sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dmitrov defending well though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dada trying to control the action but Dmitrov is working from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dada lands a nice short elbow.
Dmitrov is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dada scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dada wants to take a breather but Dmitrov is having none of it.
Dada tries to pass the half guard into mount. Dmitrov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dmitrov is trying to stand up here but Dada is controlling him well.
Dada working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Dada scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dada stalling.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Dada there.
Dmitrov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dada works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dada is pressing down on Dmitrov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Dmitrov is holding on for now.
Dmitrov is not content to let Dada control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dmitrov is controlling Dada's trapped leg to prevent Dada from advancing to side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Koboko Dada dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Dada feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dmitrov wants to stand and escape but Dada is having none of it.
Dada trying to control the position from guard on top but Dmitrov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dmitrov keeping full guard, as Dada tries to pass.
Dada cracks Dmitrov with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dmitrov looking for a sweep. Not yet Dmitrov, not yet.
Dmitrov throws some shots to the body, keeping his opponent honest.
Dmitrov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dmitrov has an active guard here but Dada has managed to pass into half guard.
Dada is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Dmitrov!
Dmitrov is squirming around, avoiding Dada's attempts to control the action.
Dmitrov wants to hold on but Dada pushes him away.
Dmitrov tries to reverse the position but Dada maintains control.
Koboko Dada is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Koboko Dada overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dmitrov in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Dada controlling his opponent.
Dada wants to control the pace but Dmitrov is squirming around nicely.
Dmitrov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Dada is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dada works his way into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dada trying to control the position but Dmitrov is working away.
Dada landing strikes.
Dmitrov isn't going anywhere.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dmitrov keeps working.
Dmitrov struggling a bit here.
Dmitrov is trying to get back to his feet.
Dada trying to control the action but Dmitrov is working from the bottom.
Dmitrov prevents Dada from moving into mount.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Koboko Dada showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dada has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Koboko Dada!
Koboko Dada decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Krom Kong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bertram Adelhard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Adelhard has chosen Volbeat - Still Counting as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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170 lbs
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175 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Lethal high kicks
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World class 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
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Krom Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bertram Adelhard!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adelhard moves in looking to clinch but Kong pushes him off.
Kong throws a counter high kick but Adelhard was just alert enough to avoid it.
Kong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kong lands a glancing blow to the side of Adelhard's head.
Both fighters circling a little - Adelhard finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Adelhard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Adelhard fails to land with a series of punches.
Adelhard slips a straight right by Kong.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kong. Adelhard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Adelhard feints the counter takedown.
Adelhard closes the distance and clinches.
Kong wants to break the clinch but can't.
Adelhard's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kong tries to break free but Adelhard pushes him back against the cage.
Adelhard effectively controlling the action here.
Kong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Adelhard lands a nice hook to Kong's body. Kong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong throws a leg kick
and Adelhard makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A leg kick checked by Kong.
Adelhard thows a body kick. Kong tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bertram Adelhard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Adelhard takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kong throws a push kick but Adelhard slaps the foot to one side.
Adelhard fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kong.
Adelhard digs a good body shot into Kong's ribs.
Adelhard misses with a few strikes there.
Decent striking displayed by Kong there.
Kong throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Adelhard.
Adelhard rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kong counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adelhard bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Adelhard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kong, pushing him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adelhard lands a body punch.
Kong is looking to break free of the clinch but Adelhard has double underhooks.
Kong wants to get back to striking at distance but Adelhard won't allow it.
Adelhard keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kong's efforts to push away.
Kong is trying to break the clinch but Adelhard has him pressed against the cage.
Adelhard lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kong.
Kong wants to get back to striking at distance but Adelhard won't allow it.
Kong tries to break free but Adelhard pushes him back against the cage.
Adelhard lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kong backwards.
Kong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adelhard looks to score with a jab to the body but Kong is just out of range.
Kong slips a straight right by Adelhard.
Kong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kong keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Adelhard clinches up with Kong and pushes him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Adelhard - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kong tries to circle away but Adelhard has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Adelhard fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A solid body kick from Adelhard.
Adelhard throws a body kick that misses.
Adelhard throws a leg kick but Kong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Adelhard rushes Kong and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Adelhard working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Adelhard scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kong working hard to break the clinch.
Adelhard scores with a hook to the body.
Adelhard turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adelhard is looking to take a break and control but Kong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adelhard is chipping away with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adelhard working the head and body with strikes.
Adelhard working the ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Kong's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Kong tries to bench press Adelhard off him but Adelhard keeps the position.
Kong can't do much from the bottom here.
Check out the look on Adelhard's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Adelhard in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kong is rocked!
Adelhard cracks Kong with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Adelhard immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Kong is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Adelhard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bertram Adelhard!
Bertram Adelhard made sure to mention his sponsor, Aspire Nutrition in his post fight interview.
Krom Kong was interviewed post fight and said 'U were to good tonite'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between This Guy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Taisho Oiyambe (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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245 lbs
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265 lbs
6 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Counter fighter
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, This Guy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Taisho Oiyambe!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oiyambe stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Oiyambe wants it to stay on the feet.
Oiyambe is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Guy pushes Oiyambe up against the cage in a clinch.
Guy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Guy tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Oiyambe counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Oiyambe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Oiyambe is trying to control. Guy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oiyambe trying to pass the guard but Guy defending well.
Oiyambe not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oiyambe is looking for a kimura but Guy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Oiyambe to get the leverage.
Guy keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Oiyambe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oiyambe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Guy has managed to free his arm - good work.
Oiyambe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Oiyambe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Guy sees it coming and defends easily.
Guy wants to get back to full guard.
Guy is controlling Oiyambe's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've been hearing good reports from Guy's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Oiyambe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Guy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Oiyambe.
Oiyambe is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Guy doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Oiyambe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Oiyambe is looking for a kimura but Guy is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Oiyambe to get the leverage.
Guy trying to control but Oiyambe postures up.
Oiyambe prevents Guy from improving his position.
Oiyambe looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Guy wants to control but Oiyambe is keeping busy.
Oiyambe is working for a submission of some sort.
Guy is pressing down on Oiyambe's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Guy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Oiyambe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Oiyambe drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Oiyambe jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Guy has control of Oiyambe's left arm, preventing Oiyambe from doing any damage.
Guy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Oiyambe got a little sloppy there for a moment and Guy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Oiyambe has managed to get both his arms back between Guy's legs - danger averted.
Oiyambe stands and throws Guy's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Oiyambe tries to move to mount but Guy blocks the move with his legs.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oiyambe is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Guy looks calm but he's in trouble here. Oiyambe gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Guy is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Oiyambe lets go of the hold and Guy can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Taisho Oiyambe!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Liber Alderich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Christian Darrow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alderich comes to the cage accompanied by Remember the name. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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180 lbs
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177 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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World class MT
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Liber Alderich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Christian Darrow!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alderich lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Darrow at a distance.
Alderich scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Alderich jabs at Darrow's body.
Darrow tries to keep at a distance but Alderich has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alderich works on Darrow's body with a couple of short punches.
Alderich gets through Darrow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Darrow throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Alderich lands an uppercut.
Alderich gets control of Darrow's arms and successfully pulls guard. Alderich will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Darrow must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Darrow is sitting in close to Alderich's body. Alderich has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Darrow is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Darrow is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Alderich.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Liber Alderich!
A relieved looking Liber Alderich thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gennady Mikhasevich (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jacare Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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192 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gennady Mikhasevich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jacare Gracie!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, John Kavanagh and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Mikhasevich shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Gracie is backing up but Mikhasevich catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Gracie covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Mikhasevich Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gennady Mikhasevich!
Gennady Mikhasevich decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Culver Crimson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Francisco dAnconia (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). dAnconia has chosen Revolution 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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30
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18 - 14 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Culver Crimson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 1, fighting out of New York, Francisco dAnconia!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
dAnconia swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
dAnconia on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crimson. Crimson obviously looking to wear him down.
Crimson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
dAnconia goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A big left from dAnconia misses.
Crimson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Crimson.
Crimson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crimson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crimson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Crimson duly obliges.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crimson lands a nice shot to the body.
dAnconia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Culver Crimson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crimson misses with a double jab
and dAnconia counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
dAnconia thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
dAnconia missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
dAnconia not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dAnconia wants to advance to full mount but Crimson doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
dAnconia postures up in Crimson's guard and throws a big left but Crimson blocks it.
dAnconia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crimson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Crimson keeping moving, preventing dAnconia from controlling successfully.
Crimson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
dAnconia throws a big elbow that misses.
Crimson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
dAnconia wants to control from the top but Crimson keeps moving.
Crimson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by dAnconia.
dAnconia digs a good body shot into Crimson's ribs.
dAnconia scores with a nice head shot.
We've been told by Crimson's head coaches at Lovelair Muay Thai/MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by dAnconia.
dAnconia swings for the body but Crimson moves out of range.
dAnconia throws a head kick but Crimson moves out of range.
Crimson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Crimson throws a right and a left that dAnconia avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Crimson stalks dAnconia and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into dAnconia's face. dAnconia staggers backwards, shaken.
Crimson throws a sloppy head kick
and dAnconia counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Crimson!
Crimson parries the strikes from dAnconia easily there. dAnconia is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Crimson to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
dAnconia in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
dAnconia fails to land a wild elbow strike.
dAnconia throwing shots but missing, from side control.
dAnconia fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Crimson parries the strikes from dAnconia easily there. dAnconia is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Crimson to escape.
dAnconia working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Crimson is working to avoid the ground and pound but dAnconia connects with a decent elbow.
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!
dAnconia in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
dAnconia in side control, throwing shots but Crimson defends.
Crimson regains half guard, as dAnconia was trying to land strikes.
Crimson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from dAnconia.
dAnconia trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
dAnconia is looking to pass into half guard but Crimson pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Crimson is in guard.
Crimson preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Francisco dAnconia will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Crimson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
dAnconia shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Crimson as he avoids it easily.
dAnconia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crimson throws a nice outside leg kick.
dAnconia moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
dAnconia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crimson moves away.
A combination from Crimson does no damage.
Crimson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Crimson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Crimson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
dAnconia rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crimson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Crimson misses with a head kick.
Jab from dAnconia.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crimson throws a right hand that dAnconia ducks under and follows up with a left that dAnconia also avoids with ease.
dAnconia throws a nice outside leg kick.
Crimson ducks under a wild hook from dAnconia.
dAnconia lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
dAnconia scores with a leg kick.
dAnconia throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dAnconia darts in looking for a takedown but Crimson gets double underhooks and turns dAnconia into the cage.
dAnconia shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
dAnconia trying to pass the guard but Crimson defending well.
dAnconia with the ground and pound but Crimson uses the opportunity to regain guard.
dAnconia advances to half guard.
dAnconia throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
dAnconia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from dAnconia.
dAnconia not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from dAnconia.
dAnconia throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Crimson to regain full guard.
Crimson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst dAnconia is controlling him.
dAnconia keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Crimson's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as dAnconia accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Crimson wants to stand up but dAnconia is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
dAnconia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
dAnconia is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
dAnconia stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Crimson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
dAnconia throws a big elbow that misses.
dAnconia stops Crimson from standing up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A punch combination from Crimson misses.
dAnconia with the counter takedown but Crimson avoids it easily.
dAnconia thuds his right hand into Crimson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Culver Crimson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Crimson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
dAnconia lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crimson's sensitive parts.
dAnconia lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Crimson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to dAnconia's calf.
Crimson moves out of range of the leg kick from dAnconia.
Danga de danga de dang - dAnconia scores with a four punch combination!
Nice shot by dAnconia.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crimson throws a sloppy head kick and dAnconia moves out of range easily.
dAnconia changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Crimson fails to land with a series of punches.
dAnconia looks for the body kick but Crimson saw that one coming.
dAnconia throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
dAnconia takes a swing at Crimson's ribcage but misses.
dAnconia bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Crimson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from dAnconia.
Culver Crimson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
dAnconia shoots in and gets a takedown into Crimson's guard.
dAnconia looking to sit in guard and control but Crimson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Crimson decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on dAnconia, up you get!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Francisco dAnconia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
dAnconia looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Crimson throws a combination. dAnconia tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
dAnconia takes a swing at Crimson's ribcage but misses.
Crimson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
dAnconia ducks right into an uppercut from Crimson.
Crimson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
dAnconia throws out a leg kick but Crimson moves out of range and dAnconia only half commits.
dAnconia connects with a single shot there.
dAnconia looks to score with a jab to the body but Crimson is just out of range.
dAnconia scores with a kick to the midsection.
dAnconia looks for the body kick but Crimson saw that one coming.
dAnconia throws a wild body kick that Crimson sees coming a mile off.
dAnconia scores with a jab.
dAnconia connects with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crimson takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
dAnconia wants to slow Crimson down by chopping away at his legs.
dAnconia jabs Crimson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
dAnconia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Crimson moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as dAnconia checks a leg kick.
Crimson misses with a head kick.
Crimson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Crimson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
dAnconia scores with a nice right hand.
Crimson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crimson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by dAnconia.
Crimson lands with an overhand left.
Crimson works over dAnconia's head and body with a nice combination.
Crimson lands with a nice combination. dAnconia backs away looking to recover.
dAnconia punishes Crimson's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
dAnconia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
dAnconia lands with a kick to the ribs.
Crimson tries to bum rush dAnconia with a series of wild strikes but dAnconia uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
dAnconia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A lazy left from dAnconia finds it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as dAnconia blocks the leg kick.
Crimson throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
dAnconia lets loose with a powerful body kick. Crimson will feel that in the morning.
Crimson swings for the body but dAnconia moves out of range.
dAnconia lands with a cross.
Francisco dAnconia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
dAnconia darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
dAnconia looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
dAnconia trying to control from Crimson's half guard. Crimson has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Crimson is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst dAnconia is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
dAnconia is looking to work some ground and pound but Crimson has wrist control.
dAnconia slips nicely into half guard.
dAnconia tries to pass the half guard into mount. Crimson knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Francisco dAnconia is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Crimson is staying active underneath dAnconia, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
dAnconia works his way into side control.
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.
Crimson managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by dAnconia.
Crimson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but dAnconia is controlling him well.
Crimson is letting dAnconia control him for a moment.
dAnconia lands a nice forearm strike.
dAnconia moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Francisco dAnconia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well dAnconia has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Francisco dAnconia!
Francisco dAnconia decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Kamen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Russell Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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270 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
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254 lbs
22 - 14 - 1 |
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Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Kamen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
22 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Russell Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace misses with a body shot.
Wallace throws a solid leg kick but Kamen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wallace.
Kamen connects with a right hand. Wallace shakes it off.
Wallace looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kamen is looking to clinch.
Wallace scores with a nice head shot.
Wallace moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
We've been told by Kamen's head coaches at LOD: Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kamen looks to throw the jab but Wallace is out of range.
Wallace flicks out a counter leg kick but Kamen steps away.
Wallace misses with an uppercut.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wallace.
Charles Kamen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kamen throws a good cross that connects.
Wallace misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kamen wants to clinch up but Wallace keeps it at a distance.
Kamen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kamen is looking to clinch but Wallace is avoiding it.
Kamen wants to clinch.
A good leg kick by Wallace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamen blocks a head kick by Wallace.
Kamen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Kamen closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kamen scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Kamen.
Wallace gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Wallace throws a big elbow that misses.
Kamen working a defensive guard but Wallace manages to pass into side control anyway.
Kamen wants to control but Wallace postures up.
A lull in the action here.
Wallace wants to control but Kamen is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamen is looking to reverse the position.
Kamen being controlled for a moment.
Kamen tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Wallace wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Wallace throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Kamen is not content to let Wallace control the position.
Wallace working away.
Kamen wants to get back to his feet but Wallace drags him back down.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A solid body kick from Wallace.
Wallace fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kamen lands with a cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Wallace.
Kamen tries to clinch but Wallace is having none of it.
Kamen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kamen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wallace swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kamen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kamen swings for the body but Wallace moves out of range.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kamen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wallace throws a leg kick but Kamen checks it.
Wallace changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kamen tries to avoid it but Wallace manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kamen to the ground. Kamen escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kamen lands a lovely overhand right.
Kamen has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wallace.
Wallace blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamen wants to stall.
Kamen misses with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Russell Wallace will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kamen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A shot to the liver by Kamen. Beautiful body shot.
Wallace scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kamen moves to clinch but Wallace breaks away
and Wallace counters with a stiff right hand.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kamen enables Wallace to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kamen manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Kamen has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Wallace is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Wallace lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kamen lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wallace or not.
Wallace throws a punch but it's blocked by Kamen.
Wallace can't get the takedown.
Wallace can't get the takedown.
Kamen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wallace backwards.
Wallace throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kamen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamen scores with a shoulder strike.
Kamen tries a body shot but Wallace blocks it.
Kamen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Wallace fails to land.
Kamen throws a head punch that misses.
Kamen scores with a hook to the body.
Wallace is breathing heavily.
Kamen avoids a wild elbow strike from Wallace.
Kamen lands with a left to the head.
Kamen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wallace blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kamen scores with a shot to the side of Wallace's head.
Kamen lands a hook that snaps the head of Wallace backwards.
With the fighters up against the cage, Wallace throws an elbow but misses.
Kamen struggles to land a body shot inside as Wallace controls his hands.
Wallace tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kamen's elbow.
Wallace wants a takedown.
Charles Kamen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Russell Wallace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kamen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Charles Kamen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kamen misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kamen misses with the head strike.
Kamen misses with some punches.
Kamen lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wallace creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wallace misses with a body punch.
Kamen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kamen blocks an uppercut.
Kamen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kamen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Wallace backwards.
Kamen throws a punch but it's blocked by Wallace.
Kamen gets through Wallace's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wallace misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kamen misses with some punches.
Kamen is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wallace can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamen slowing the pace effectively.
Kamen doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kamen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wallace throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kamens head.
Kamen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kamen lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wallace.
A short body shot lands from Kamen as the two fighters clinch.
Kamen pushes Wallace back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kamen misses with a body punch.
Kamen struggles to land a body shot inside as Wallace controls his hands.
Kamen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kamen scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Wallace fails to land.
Kamen stops a takedown attempt from Wallace.
Wallace is looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wallace tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wallace misses with a punch on the inside.
Kamen lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wallace misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kamen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Wallace fails to land.
Kamen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kamen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wallace takes a shot to the head.
Wallace is rocked!
Kamen slows down the pace here.
Wallace is still on wobbly legs! Can Kamen finish him?
Wallace blocks an uppercut.
Kamen pushes Wallace against the cage. Kamen is working some dirty boxing. Kamen pushes off with a quick right hook! Wallace goes down! Wallace tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Kamen moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Kamen!
In his post fight interview, Charles Kamen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaan Jalgratas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Julio El Toro (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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34
185 lbs
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196 lbs
24 - 19 - 1 |
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World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaan Jalgratas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Julio El Toro!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jalgratas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but El Toro checks it well.
Jalgratas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jalgratas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jalgratas throws a head kick that misses.
Despite the aggression on El Toro's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
El Toro walks into a left hand.
El Toro closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Jalgratas did well to prevent El Toro getting side control.
Jalgratas wants to control but El Toro is keeping busy.
El Toro decides to stand up.
The fighters circling - El Toro throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
El Toro looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jalgratas throws a leg kick which misses El Toro's front leg but catches the back leg as El Toro tries to avoid it.
Jalgratas slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
El Toro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
El Toro tries to work over Jalgratas's front leg with a kick but Jalgratas checks it.
Jalgratas throws a jab but it's blocked by El Toro.
Jalgratas wants to clinch up but El Toro keeps it at a distance.
El Toro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheers as El Toro lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jalgratas doesn't seem phased though.
Jalgratas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but El Toro was well out of range. Poor timing from Jalgratas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jalgratas throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
El Toro looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Jalgratas has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but El Toro is on him like a limpet, forcing Jalgratas back against the cage.
Jalgratas prevents El Toro from breaking the clinch.
Jalgratas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
El Toro throws a sloppy head kick and Jalgratas moves out of range easily.
Jalgratas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from El Toro.
El Toro has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
El Toro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Jalgratas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
El Toro cracks Jalgratas with a good jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
El Toro walks into a jab.
Jalgratas throws a head kick that misses.
El Toro throws a leg kick but Jalgratas sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jalgratas blocks the body kick.
Jalgratas tries to counter by clinching up but El Toro breaks away and moves out of range.
Jalgratas lands with a good body shot.
Jalgratas throws out a leg kick but El Toro moves out of range and Jalgratas only half commits.
El Toro avoids the head kick by Jalgratas.
El Toro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jalgratas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Toro darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
El Toro slips under a jab from Jalgratas.
El Toro lands a jab-cross combination.
Jalgratas lands a head shot.
Jalgratas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but El Toro moves away.
El Toro lands a jab to the nose.
El Toro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A head kick misses from Jalgratas.
El Toro throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jalgratas goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Jalgratas throws a series of punches but El Toro avoids them all with ease.
El Toro is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
El Toro fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jalgratas is rocked!
Jalgratas is holding his hands too far apart here. El Toro throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Jalgratas is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Julio El Toro!
Julio El Toro 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Calm Like A Bomb (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Wayne Gracie (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Gracie has chosen Thriller by Michael Jackson as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
34 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Calm Like A Bomb!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Wayne Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A Bomb connects with a leg kick. Gracie looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gracie has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A Bomb looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Gracie throws out a counter right but A Bomb avoids it with no problem.
Gracie wants to slow A Bomb down by chopping away at his legs.
Calm Like A Bomb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A Bomb defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gracie.
A Bomb is looking to counter punch.
A head kick misses from A Bomb.
An inside leg kick lands from A Bomb.
A Bomb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gracie.
Gracie slips under a jab.
Gracie is clearly trying to counter these attacks from A Bomb with a body shot.
Gracie scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
An inside leg kick from A Bomb misses.
Gracie flicks out a counter leg kick but A Bomb steps away.
A Bomb has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A Bomb misses with a low kick.
Gracie connects with a solid leg kick.
A Bomb scores with the left hand. Gracie knows he should have avoided that one.
A Bomb doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
A Bomb rushes Gracie and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A Bomb 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A Bomb lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before A Bomb can pounce on him.
Gracie is looking to land body kicks.
Gracie just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromA Bomb.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A Bomb's corner calls for a 1-2. A Bomb obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gracie stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from A Bomb.
Gracie looks to land a right hand but A Bomb moved out of range.
A Bomb is looking to slow Gracie down with leg kicks.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by A Bomb.
A Bomb connects with the punch.
A Bomb cracks Gracie with a good jab.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A Bomb bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A Bomb tries to land a front kick but Gracie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gracie blocks the body kick.
A Bomb lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gracie shoots in for a double leg but A Bomb sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gracie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A Bomb pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gracie checks a leg kick.
A Bomb cracks Gracie with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A Bomb throws a big shot that misses.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
A Bomb moves out of range of the leg kick from Gracie.
Gracie attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A Bomb buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gracie connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice takedown defense from A Bomb. No joy for Gracie on that attempt.
Calm Like A Bomb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Wayne Gracie.
A Bomb staying out of range there.
A Bomb throws a lazy right hand but Gracie sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A Bomb connects with a leg kick. Gracie looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A jab from A Bomb misses.
A Bomb throws a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
A Bomb attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That kick from A Bomb tenderised Gracie's leg. Gracie is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gracie looks to land a right hand but A Bomb moved out of range.
Gracie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from A Bomb.
A Bomb throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A Bomb scores with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from A Bomb.
A Bomb chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A Bomb misses with a right hand
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
A Bomb bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gracie misses with a low kick as A Bomb jumps back.
A Bomb steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gracie.
A Bomb throws out a powerful jab.
Gracie 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.
A Bomb lets loose with a powerful body kick. Gracie will feel that in the morning.
A Bomb connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A Bomb misses the shot to the body.
Calm Like A Bomb is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Gracie is predictable there
and A Bomb counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A Bomb uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gracie.
A Bomb tried to counter with a leg kick but Gracie avoided it.
Gracie takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A slapping leg kick lands for A Bomb.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie takes one to the chin there.
A Bomb keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A Bomb chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gracie tries to work over A Bomb's front leg with a kick but A Bomb checks it.
Gracie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but A Bomb moves away.
A Bomb is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gracie 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.
Gracie 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.
Gracie avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gracie fakes high and swings low for a body shot but A Bomb manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as A Bomb checks a leg kick.
A Bomb lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Gracie connects with a right hand. A Bomb shakes it off.
Gracie scores with a nice strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie cracks a nice hook into A Bomb's ribs.
Gracie walks forward, straight into a front kick from A Bomb.
A Bomb tries to score with a low kick but Gracie moves his leg out of the way.
A Bomb feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gracie's calf.
A low kick from Gracie is predictable there
and A Bomb counters with a straight right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calm Like A Bomb dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gracie darts in looking for a takedown but A Bomb gets double underhooks and turns Gracie into the cage.
A Bomb scores with a jab to the body.
Donk. A Bomb catches Gracie right on the button with a cross.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but A Bomb was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
A Bomb lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gracie's sensitive parts.
Gracie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A little feinted left hand from A Bomb on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A Bomb misses with a looping left.
A Bomb circles away from the clinch attempt.
Good exchange - Gracie coming out on top.
A Bomb lands a jab to Gracie's midsection.
A big left from A Bomb misses.
A Bomb misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie swats away the attempt to clinch by A Bomb.
Gracie throws a leg kick but A Bomb checks it.
Gracie misses with a straight left.
And A Bomb counters with a quick kick to the body but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in A Bomb's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A Bomb pulls Gracie in close to his closed guard and prevents Gracie from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gracie content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
A Bomb not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
A Bomb pushes Gracie off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Gracie takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A Bomb lands a nice hook to Gracie's body. Gracie takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A Bomb misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gracie.
A Bomb looks to land a body kick but Gracie moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for A Bomb. That snapped Gracie's head back.
A Bomb shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gracie displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as A Bomb throws out the jab.
A Bomb thows a body kick. Gracie tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A Bomb moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gracie walks into a straight right hand from A Bomb.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A Bomb misses with an uppercut. Gracie saw that one coming.
A Bomb throws a good cross that connects.
A Bomb ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A Bomb is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gracie takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A Bomb fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gracie on the side of the head.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie throws a hook but A Bomb avoids it easily.
Gracie feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to A Bomb's calf.
Gracie throws a right hand that misses
and A Bomb counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A Bomb lands with a kick to the ribs.
A Bomb getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but A Bomb was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
A Bomb with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A Bomb connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A Bomb lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A Bomb is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gracie can do to turn this around?
Gracie throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
It looks like Calm Like A Bomb has been cut.
Gracie getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A jab from A Bomb finds it's way through Gracie's defenses.
A Bomb lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gracie takes a step back to recover.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting A Bomb here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Gracie thuds a left hand into A Bomb's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie lands a head shot.
A Bomb tries to clinch up but Gracie circles away and keeps his distance.
An inside leg kick from Gracie misses.
Gracie lands a head shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by A Bomb. That's going to slow Gracie down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A Bomb throws a hook to the side of Gracie's head but Gracie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gracie throws a hook but A Bomb avoids it easily.
A Bomb looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
A Bomb ducks right into an uppercut from Gracie.
A Bomb throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
A Bomb misses with a body kick.
A Bomb fakes the leg kick and cracks Gracie in the body.
A Bomb scores with a leg kick.
Gracie misses with a hook. A Bomb ducked under it nicely.
Gracie lands a nice leg kick that just misses A Bomb's sensitive parts.
A Bomb scores with a leg kick.
A Bomb tries a low kick but Gracie avoids it.
Gracie walks into a straight right hand from A Bomb.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie throws a head kick that half lands.
A Bomb tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gracie lands a nice looking body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calm Like A Bomb dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Calm Like A Bomb's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A Bomb scores with a shot to the body.
Gracie misses with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for A Bomb. That snapped Gracie's head back.
Gracie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A Bomb looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but A Bomb was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Gracie throws a low kick but A Bomb moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie throws a leg kick but A Bomb sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gracie misses with a straight right.
A Bomb throws a shot from downtown. Gracie moves away and avoids it.
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
A Bomb kicks off Gracie and gets to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie punishes A Bomb's body with a nice straight punch.
Gracie cracks a nice hook into A Bomb's ribs.
Gracie lands a jab to A Bomb's midsection.
Gracie has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from A Bomb.
A Bomb swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gracie.
A jab from A Bomb finds it's way through Gracie's defenses.
A Bomb connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Gracie tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and A Bomb is able to avoid easily.
A Bomb pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A Bomb throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Gracie throws a leg kick but A Bomb sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gracie checks the leg kick.
Gracie avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A Bomb throws a front kick aimed at Gracie's knee but Gracie avoids it well.
A Bomb throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gracie.
Gracie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gracie tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gracie lands with a shot to the body.
A Bomb takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A Bomb misses the jab.
Gracie was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A Bomb jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A Bomb lands a nice shot that snaps Gracie's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gracie slips under a jab from A Bomb.
A Bomb attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A Bomb looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie looks to land a right hand but A Bomb moved out of range.
A Bomb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gracie sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A Bomb slips a straight right by Gracie.
A Bomb throws a body punch but Gracie moves out of range.
A Bomb fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gracie.
Gracie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Gracie there as he acknowledges the shot.
A Bomb stuffs the takedown attempt from Gracie. Gracie gets slowly back to his feet.
Gracie tries to land a leg kick but A Bomb saw it coming and moves away.
Gracie drives through with a takedown into A Bomb's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A Bomb working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Gracie.
A Bomb pulls Gracie in close to prevent any damage.
A Bomb looking to control.
Gracie with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Gracie working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gracie is looking to work some ground and pound but A Bomb has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie postures up and lands a big shot to A Bomb's brow.
Gracie trying to control the position from guard on top but A Bomb is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gracie chips away with some ground and pound.
Gracie cracks A Bomb with a solid left hand.
A Bomb working a defensive guard here.
Gracie sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed A Bomb's guard.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but A Bomb does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gracie is thwarting A Bomb's attempts to control the position.
A Bomb desperately trying to maintain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Calm Like A Bomb did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Calm Like A Bomb's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Gracie darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Gracie prevents A Bomb from improving his position.
Gracie slips a nice elbow through A Bomb's hands, connecting with A Bomb's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A Bomb wants to control but Gracie is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Gracie lands a nice short elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie thows a huge punch but A Bomb dodges it nicely.
A Bomb slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracie works over A Bomb with some ground and pound from guard.
Gracie postures up.
Gracie avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gracie sitting in guard here, content to control.
Gracie works over A Bomb with some ground and pound from guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Gracie postures up.
A Bomb has Gracie pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gracie.
Gracie's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but A Bomb was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Gracie shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. A Bomb defends it nicely.
A Bomb fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gracie is out of range.
Gracie blocks a low kick nicely.
A Bomb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A Bomb with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says A Bomb as he avoids it easily.
A Bomb half committed to a counter leg kick.
A Bomb works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gracie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A Bomb moves in looking to clinch but Gracie pushes him off.
Gracie shoots in and drives through. A Bomb sprawls well.
Calm Like A Bomb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Wayne Gracie.
A Bomb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A Bomb backing away here, and Gracie unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A Bomb scores with a shot to the body.
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. A Bomb sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A Bomb looks to throw the jab but Gracie is out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A Bomb throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Gracie looks to land a body kick but A Bomb moved away.
Gracie shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with A Bomb but A Bomb pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gracie is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A Bomb works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A Bomb misses the jab.
Gracie feints the counter takedown.
A Bomb lands with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gracie throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gracie throws a good cross that connects.
A Bomb lands a leg kick that knocks Gracie off balance momentarily.
A Bomb throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A Bomb tests Gracie's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A Bomb throws a half hearted mid kick.
A Bomb tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gracie was well out of range. Poor timing from A Bomb.
Gracie scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Calm Like A Bomb had his way with John Wayne Gracie in that round.
The cut man is working on Calm Like A Bomb's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A Bomb scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gracie buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - A Bomb looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Gracie looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from A Bomb misses.
A Bomb sizes up Gracie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A Bomb cracks the inside of Gracie's front leg.
Gracie throws a nice inside leg kick.
A Bomb stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gracie.
Gracie will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A Bomb throws a leg kick but Gracie moved away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie dives in for a single leg takedown but A Bomb sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A Bomb scores with a nice head shot.
A Bomb lands a nice shot to the body.
A Bomb pushes Gracie away with a front kick.
Gracie throws a looping overhand right but A Bomb ducks down to avoid it.
Calm Like A Bomb is winning the standup battle so far.
A Bomb scores with a spinning back kick!
Gracie is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gracie staying out of range there.
Gracie doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A telegraphed right hand from A Bomb misses the target.
Some bone on bone action there as A Bomb checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gracie misses the shot to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by A Bomb.
A Bomb 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.
A Bomb takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gracie connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A Bomb rushes Gracie and presses him up against the cage.
A Bomb has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
A Bomb manages to break the clinch.
A Bomb scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gracie misses with a looping left.
A lazy body kick from Gracie
and A Bomb counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A Bomb connects with a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A Bomb feints and then cracks Gracie's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gracie down.
A Bomb scores with a kick to the midsection.
A Bomb keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Calm Like A Bomb has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Wayne Gracie.
A Bomb feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gracie's calf.
A Bomb jabs at Gracie's body.
Gracie misses with a low kick.
A Bomb throwing a counter right hand but Gracie manages to avoid it.
Nice body kick there by A Bomb.
A Bomb misses with a low kick.
John Wayne Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A Bomb lands a lovely overhand right.
A Bomb throws a nice outside leg kick.
A Bomb ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A Bomb throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
A Bomb works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A Bomb misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A Bomb swings widly with a right hand
and Gracie cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gracie connects with a body shot that sends A Bomb's belly button to the back.
A Bomb slips a jab from Gracie.
A Bomb slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A Bomb connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gracie shoots in but no luck this time.
A Bomb appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Gracie moves out of range as A Bomb throws a body kick.
Gracie throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gracie misses with a hook. A Bomb ducked under it nicely.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before A Bomb can pounce on him.
A Bomb checks the leg kick nicely there.
A Bomb wants to land a leg kick but Gracie is out of range.
Jab from A Bomb.
A Bomb connects with a single shot there.
A Bomb throws a good cross that connects.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab lands there for A Bomb.
A cross from A Bomb lands.
A Bomb pushes Gracie away with a front kick.
Gracie looks to land a body kick but A Bomb moved away.
Good leg kick by A Bomb there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
Gracie walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. A Bomb checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gracie throws a nice looking combination but A Bomb bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Calm Like A Bomb is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A Bomb lands the left hand.
A Bomb lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Gracie, as that shot connected.
Nice uppercut there from A Bomb.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A Bomb checks a leg kick.
Gracie looks to land a right hand but A Bomb moved out of range.
Gracie just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromA Bomb.
A jab lands there for A Bomb.
A Bomb scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Calm Like A Bomb showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for A Bomb, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 50:45
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 50:45
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Calm Like A Bomb!
Calm Like A Bomb retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Calm Like A Bomb thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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