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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pal Heindrich (ranked 9687 p4p, 750 weight class) and Anthony Ramirez (ranked 24340 p4p, 841 weight class). Pal Heindrich had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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250 lbs
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250 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pal Heindrich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Ramirez !
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramirez tries a head kick but it misses.
Ramirez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Heindrich is defended easily by Ramirez .
Heindrich dives in and grabs Ramirez 's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ramirez pushes down on Heindrich's head and hops out.
Heindrich tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ramirez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ramirez is looking for the big counter here.
Ramirez misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Heindrich fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pal Heindrich. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ramirez is looking to land body kicks.
Ramirez scores with a shot to the body.
Heindrich is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heindrich takes a jab right on the kisser.
Anthony Ramirez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heindrich slips a jab and a cross from Ramirez .
Heindrich with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ramirez counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Heindrich badly! He tries to strike back but Ramirez puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Heindrich out cold! Oh man, Heindrich will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anthony Ramirez !
An out of breath and clearly excited Anthony Ramirez thanked RAGS of a RONIN for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Drake Basket Case (ranked 4075 p4p, 366 weight class) and Alexander Magomedov (ranked 8086 p4p, 543 weight class). Basket Case kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Crazy. This should be a great matchup!
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169 lbs
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155 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Drake Basket Case !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Alexander Magomedov!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magomedov throws a head kick that misses.
Basket Case moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Basket Case - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Basket Case holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Basket Case pushes Magomedov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Basket Case just leaning against Magomedov, taking a breather.
I was talking to Basket Case 's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Magomedov wants to get back to striking at distance but Basket Case won't allow it.
A right handed body shot lands from Basket Case .
Magomedov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Basket Case . Magomedov does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Basket Case backs off Magomedov throws a huge counter combo but Basket Case manages to avoid it all.
Magomedov misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Basket Case misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A cross from Basket Case lands.
Basket Case drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Basket Case slips nicely into half guard.
Basket Case is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Magomedov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Basket Case . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Basket Case is looking to advance position but Magomedov won't allow it.
Basket Case stalling away here and it's allowed Magomedov to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Basket Case works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Basket Case lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Basket Case is working for a kimura but Magomedov is defending it quite comfortably.
Basket Case is trying to work for a kimura but Magomedov is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Basket Case is taking a breather. Magomedov says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Basket Case is trying to control. Magomedov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Basket Case looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Magomedov wants to get back to his feet.
Basket Case works his way into full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Basket Case is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Magomedov is surviving well by controlling Basket Case 's body position as best he can.
Basket Case takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Basket Case jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Magomedov manages to avoid the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov is letting Basket Case control him for a moment.
Basket Case wants to lay and pray for a moment but Magomedov keeps working.
Basket Case works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Basket Case is trying to get an arm triangle but Magomedov is defending well.
Basket Case in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Magomedov is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Drake Basket Case !
Drake Basket Case 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 Steve Cusumano (ranked 5668 p4p, 650 weight class) and Hector Olivera (ranked 4447 p4p, 537 weight class). Cusumano comes into the arena with Gamefire blaring out of the sound system. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Steve Cusumano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hector Olivera!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olivera tries to clinch up.
Cusumano misses with a takedown
and Olivera counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cusumano changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Olivera looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Olivera parries the strikes from Cusumano easily there. Cusumano is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Olivera to escape.
Olivera parries the strikes from Cusumano easily there. Cusumano is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Olivera to escape.
Olivera tries to improve position but can't.
Cusumano knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Olivera on the ground.
Cusumano trying to control the position but Olivera is working away.
Olivera is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Cusumano off and has taken his back!
Cusumano showing good submission defense here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cusumano defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olivera somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
Cusumano trying to control the position but Olivera manages to sink in the hooks.
Olivera tries to keep control of the position but Cusumano is staying busy.
Olivera looking for the RNC.
Olivera is looking for the choke from the back position but Cusumano is controlling his hands well.
Olivera has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Olivera just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Olivera sinks in the hooks and is looking for the choke. He's got it! Cusumano taps out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Hector Olivera!
Hector Olivera spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Cromwell (ranked 3851 p4p, 433 weight class) and Philip Farmery (ranked 2241 p4p, 272 weight class). Farmery has chosen The Amity Affliction-Pittsburgh as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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188 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas Cromwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Philip Farmery!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farmery closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cromwell's guard.
Farmery sitting in guard here, content to control.
Farmery passes into half guard.
Farmery is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Farmery is working for a kimura but Cromwell is defending it quite comfortably.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farmery is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farmery seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Cromwell is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Philip Farmery!
A very excited looking Philip Farmery rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom Bowman (ranked 2849 p4p, 386 weight class) and Andy Rothschild (ranked 1794 p4p, 268 weight class). Rothschild is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Iron Maiden- Wrathchild. 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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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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
16 - 10 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tom Bowman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andy Rothschild!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Franklyn Lucas and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rothschild.
Rothschild looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rothschild waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bowman.
Rothschild looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rothschild swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bowman looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rothschild loads up on a big right hand but Bowman slips the punch.
Rothschild avoids the head kick by Bowman.
Rothschild misses with a double jab.
Bowman on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bowman shoots in for a takedown but Rothschild shows good takedown defense.
Rothschild tries to work over Bowman's front leg with a kick but Bowman checks it.
Bowman avoids a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rothschild throws a series of punches but Bowman avoids them all with ease.
Bowman shoots in for a takedown but Rothschild shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tom Bowman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rothschild darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bowman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rothschild pinned against the cage. Rothschild gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Bowman gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bowman gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Rothschild scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Bowman manages to mount him!
Bowman sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Bowman dominating with strikes here.
We've been hearing good reports from Bowman'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.
Bowman landing punches.
BOOM! Bowman connects with a massive shot to the dome!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bowman lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Bowman goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Rothschild turns into him and now he's in Bowman's guard.
Rothschild wants to get up but he can't break Bowman's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bowman is trying to control the position but Rothschild postures up.
Rothschild stopping the sweep attempt from Bowman.
Bowman has a closed guard, preventing Rothschild from standing up.
Rothschild must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Rothschild being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bowman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rothschild gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rothschild scores with a nice head shot.
Bowman blocks a low kick nicely.
Bowman shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rothschild sprawls well. Rothschild wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bowman gets slowly back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bowman shoots in but Rothschild avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bowman shoots in looking for a takedown but Rothschild manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bowman's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rothschild stuffs the takedown.
Rothschild connects with a looping right hand.
Rothschild looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rothschild is looking to land body kicks.
Andy Rothschild is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bowman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rothschild connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Rothschild misses with a looping left.
Bowman walks into a stiff left hand from Rothschild.
Bowman is rocked!
It looks like Tom Bowman has been cut.
Rothschild lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Bowman falls backwards - clearly groggy! Rothschild dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy Rothschild!
Andy Rothschild thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Tom Bowman was interviewed post fight and said 'He is a great fighter and tonight he had the better of me and won fair and square.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Supertramp (ranked 4761 p4p, 512 weight class) and Van Harvey (ranked 1346 p4p, 181 weight class). Supertramp comes to the cage accompanied by Sikamikanico- Red Hot Chili Peppers. 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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179 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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Supertramp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Van Harvey!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harvey moves in looking to clinch but Supertramp pushes him off.
Harvey dives in and grabs Supertramp's left leg, looking for a takedown. Supertramp pushes down on Harvey's head and hops out.
Supertramp goes for a double leg but Harvey avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Harvey continues to drive forward.
Supertramp rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harvey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Alexander Supertramp has been cut.
Harvey closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Supertramp throws the kick towards the body but Harvey avoids it.
Harvey lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Supertramp throws a hook but Harvey avoids it easily.
Supertramp scoring well with a low kick there.
Supertramp gets the takedown into side control.
Supertramp wants to control but Harvey is keeping him busy.
Supertramp is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Harvey is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Harvey takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supertramp has knee on belly momentarily but Harvey bucks him off and regains half guard.
Harvey wants to control but Supertramp is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Harvey is staying active underneath Supertramp, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Supertramp controlling the action here.
Harvey is trying to stand up here but Supertramp is controlling him well.
The fighters are battling for position here. Harvey manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Supertramp trying to control but Harvey is working from the bottom.
Supertramp stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Harvey swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Supertramp lands a couple of digs.
Supertramp makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Harvey not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Supertramp scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Harvey controls Supertramp momentarily but Supertramp frees himself.
Supertramp scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Supertramp throws an elbow that misses. Harvey uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Supertramp's guard. Nice move by Harvey!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Harvey works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Supertramp is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harvey pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Supertramp is staying active underneath Harvey, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Supertramp is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Harvey is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Supertramp wants to control but Harvey is keeping busy.
Harvey trying to control the action but Supertramp is working from the bottom.
Supertramp tries to roll over but Harvey keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Harvey wants to take a breather but Supertramp is having none of it.
Harvey is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Harvey trying to pass the guard but Supertramp defending well.
Supertramp looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Harvey pushes past his half guard into mount!
Harvey tries to control but Supertramp wriggling away.
Supertramp wants to hold on but Harvey pushes him away.
Supertramp is controlling an arm, preventing Harvey from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harvey lands a heavy elbow.
Harvey tries to control but Supertramp wriggling away.
Supertramp 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Supertramp dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Supertramp's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Harvey throws a solid leg kick but Supertramp takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Harvey.
Supertramp will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Harvey tries to close the distance and clinch but Supertramp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Harvey throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Harvey tries to clinch there but Supertramp circles away.
Harvey doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Supertramp throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Harvey counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Harvey is pressed up against the cage. Supertramp has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Harvey down to the mat. Harvey avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice shot lands for Supertramp.
Supertramp throws a series of punches but Harvey avoids them all with ease.
Alexander Supertramp 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.
Harvey tries to close the distance and clinch but Supertramp swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Harvey shoots for a double leg takedown but Supertramp sprawls well. He's pushed Harvey's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Supertramp. That snapped Harvey's head back.
Supertramp drives through with a takedown into guard.
Harvey is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Supertramp dives into side control.
Harvey felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harvey manages to work his way to half guard, despite Supertramp's best efforts.
Harvey is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Supertramp jumps into side control!
Supertramp lands a few punches from side control.
We've been hearing that Supertramp has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Harvey struggling a bit here.
Supertramp wants to control but Harvey is keeping him busy.
Supertramp controls the position.
Harvey tries to improve position but can't.
Supertramp working the ground and pound.
Alexander Supertramp overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harvey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Harvey controls the position for a moment.
Harvey is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Harvey looks to move to half guard but instead Supertramp has passed into mount! Damn!
Supertramp looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Supertramp can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Harvey is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvey tries to reverse the position but Supertramp maintains control.
Supertramp is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Harvey is squirming around, avoiding Supertramp's attempts to control the action.
Supertramp lands with some strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supertramp lands with some strikes.
Harvey wants to hold on but Supertramp pushes him away.
Harvey tries to reverse the position but Supertramp maintains control.
Supertramp with a couple of short strikes.
Harvey wants to control but Supertramp is having none of it.
Supertramp is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harvey can do to turn this around?
Supertramp lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Supertramp dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Supertramp's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Harvey instigates a clinch.
Harvey swings wildly with an uppercut but Supertramp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Harvey effectively controlling the action here.
Harvey leaning his opponent against the cage.
Supertramp drops down looking for an ankle pick but Harvey pulls his leg out and moves away.
Supertramp looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Supertramp sets himself, and Harvey steps forward looking for the clinch! Supertramp avoids it this time.
Supertramp scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harvey stuffs the takedown attempt from Supertramp. Supertramp gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Supertramp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good standup being displayed there by Supertramp as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Supertramp misses the jab.
Harvey tries to clinch but Supertramp is having none of it.
Supertramp tries to counter with a takedown but Harvey is quick to defend against it.
Harvey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Supertramp with a lazy takedown attempt
and Harvey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Harvey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Supertramp.
Harvey can't do much from the bottom here.
Supertramp trying to control the action but Harvey is working from the bottom.
Supertramp lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Supertramp connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Harvey some visible discomfort.
Supertramp wants to control but Harvey is keeping him busy.
Harvey trying to control but Supertramp flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Supertramp throwing damaging strikes from the back! Harvey could be in trouble here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Supertramp is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Harvey knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Harvey for a finish.
You can see the frustration on Harvey's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Supertramp throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Harvey!
Harvey is the more experienced fighter here and he's going to need to draw on some of that experience if he's going to pull this one out the bag.
Supertramp working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvey turns into Supertramp and is now in his guard.
Supertramp is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Supertramp is working hard here to advance position.
Harvey not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Alexander Supertramp is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Harvey wants to control from the top but Supertramp keeps moving.
Supertramp is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Harvey is aware though and is defending well.
Supertramp controls Harvey momentarily but Harvey frees himself.
Supertramp tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Supertramp controlling Harvey's posture.
Harvey is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Supertramp trying to control the position.
Supertramp is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Van Harvey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harvey pushes down on Supertramp's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Supertramp showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Supertramp, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Alexander Supertramp!
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight for Alexander Supertramp!
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight for Alexander Supertramp!
Alexander Supertramp wins by unanimous decision!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexander Supertramp thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Van Harvey was interviewed post fight and said 'This battle I lost but the war is not over, I do not lose wars and this war has only just begun. Oh BTW yesterday I banged ur girl while u were at work how's my expletive taste expletive'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Liam Browne (ranked 2748 p4p, 332 weight class) and Arthur Schopenhauer (ranked 1040 p4p, 140 weight class). Schopenhauer is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: London Calling. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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23
189 lbs
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35
194 lbs
26 - 7 - 0 |
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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
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Liam Browne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Arthur Schopenhauer!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Browne misses with a body kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Schopenhauer.
Browne gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Schopenhauer to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Schopenhauer tries to free his leg and advance position but Browne is retaining full guard.
Browne has his hands on Schopenhauer's head, controlling the position.
Browne is looking to stand up but Schopenhauer isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schopenhauer won't allow Browne to sweep him here.
Browne is working hard here to advance position.
Schopenhauer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Browne swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Browne pulls Schopenhauer in close to his closed guard and prevents Schopenhauer from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schopenhauer wants to control from the top but Browne keeps moving.
Schopenhauer lands a couple of elbows.
Browne wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Browne has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Schopenhauer trying to control the position from guard on top but Browne is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schopenhauer postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Browne is looking to stand up but Schopenhauer isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Browne enables Schopenhauer to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Browne manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Browne wants to stand up but Schopenhauer is controlling him.
Browne keeping moving, preventing Schopenhauer from controlling successfully.
Schopenhauer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Schopenhauer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Browne is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schopenhauer is controlling him.
Schopenhauer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Schopenhauer wants to pass the guard but Browne is keeping the position.
Schopenhauer postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Browne is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Schopenhauer, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schopenhauer working for a triangle but Browne defends it easily.
Schopenhauer working a defensive guard here.
Schopenhauer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Browne not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Browne stands and steps away. Schopenhauer gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Schopenhauer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Browne sprawls well. Browne wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Schopenhauer gets slowly back to his feet.
Schopenhauer darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Schopenhauer is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schopenhauer stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arthur Schopenhauer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Schopenhauer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Browne defends well and Schopenhauer ends up having to push Browne into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Schopenhauer.
Schopenhauer tries for a takedown but Browne sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Liam Browne has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Schopenhauer.
Schopenhauer misses with a wild body shot.
Schopenhauer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Browne stuffs the takedown.
Arthur Schopenhauer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Schopenhauer tries to keep at a distance but Browne has taken the fight into the clinch.
Schopenhauer goes for a takedown in the clinch but Browne prevents it.
Browne breaks the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schopenhauer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Browne quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Schopenhauer.
Schopenhauer takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schopenhauer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Browne counter with a right hand.
Browne stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Browne wants it to stay on the feet.
Schopenhauer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Browne defends well and Schopenhauer ends up having to push Browne into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Browne scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
No luck for Schopenhauer with that takedown attempt.
Schopenhauer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Browne but Browne pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Browne scores with a decent looking hook.
Schopenhauer shoots in but no luck this time.
Browne appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Schopenhauer avoids the body shot from Browne.
Schopenhauer shoots in looking for a takedown. Browne tries to sprawl out of it but Schopenhauer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Browne manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Schopenhauer missing with a left hand there. Browne was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Schopenhauer shoots in but no luck this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Browne throws a head kick that misses.
Schopenhauer with the counter takedown but Browne avoids it easily.
Browne connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Schopenhauer's hands.
Liam Browne is winning the standup battle so far.
Schopenhauer dives in and grabs Browne's left leg, looking for a takedown. Browne pushes down on Schopenhauer's head and hops out.
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!
Schopenhauer fails with the takedown
and Browne counters with a right hand to the body.
Liam Browne is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Schopenhauer is breathing heavily.
Schopenhauer fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice shot lands for Browne.
Schopenhauer walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Browne checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Browne lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Schopenhauer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Browne counters with a left to the body.
Browne with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Browne lunges at Schopenhauer with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Schopenhauer's hand.
Schopenhauer shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Browne as he jumps to the side.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Browne lands a nice shot to the body.
Browne fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Browne softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Browne breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Schopenhauer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Browne dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Browne.
Schopenhauer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A jab lands there for Browne.
Browne lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Browne uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Schopenhauer has time to react.
Schopenhauer is rocked!
Browne is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schopenhauer walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Schopenhauer limp body while Browne jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Liam Browne!
A relieved looking Liam Browne 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Gatsby (ranked 1506 p4p, 223 weight class) and Sic Vicious (ranked 2053 p4p, 309 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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25
167 lbs
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179 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Gatsby!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sic Vicious !
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vicious misses with a straight right.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vicious , as that shot connected.
Gatsby looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Gatsby is working for a kimura here but Vicious manages to reverse the position and he's now in Gatsby's guard.
Vicious wants to stand but Gatsby is controlling his posture from full guard.
Gatsby controls Vicious momentarily but Vicious frees himself.
My spies in NYC Striking Academy inform me that Vicious has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Vicious must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicious content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Gatsby has locked up a guillotine! Gatsby's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Vicious is holding on here and Gatsby must be using up a lot of energy. Vicious has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Gatsby gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Joe Gatsby!
Joe Gatsby is the new welterweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Joe Gatsby thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Sic Vicious was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back motherf##kers!!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Walker (ranked 1761 p4p, 213 weight class) and Marco Ferreira (ranked 976 p4p, 119 weight class). Walker comes to the cage accompanied by J.Cole - Rise and Shine. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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47
235 lbs
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30
265 lbs
23 - 11 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, David Walker!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Marco Ferreira!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker throws a leg kick but Ferreira sees it coming and moves out of range.
Ferreira checks a low kick from Walker.
Walker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ferreira.
Walker throws a shot from downtown. Ferreira moves away and avoids it.
Ferreira throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Walker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ferreira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ferreira missing with a left hand there. Walker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ferreira gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Walker.
Walker looks to land a combination but Ferreira avoids it well.
Walker misses with a double jab
and Ferreira counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like David Walker has been cut.
Ferreira scores with a jab.
Ferreira throws a body punch but Walker moves out of range.
Ferreira moves away from the strike by Walker.
Ferreira tries a head kick but it misses.
Ferreira moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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!
Walker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ferreira was well out of range. Poor timing from Walker.
Ferreira is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Walker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Walker throws a big shot that misses.
Walker swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker throws a hook but Ferreira blocks it.
Ferreira looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ferreira misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ferreira throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Walker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ferreira is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
A left and a right from Walker both land. Nice combination.
Ferreira uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Walker.
Ferreira throws a body shot but no joy.
Walker jabs at Ferreira's body.
Walker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ferreira scores with a nice strike.
Walker takes a swing at Ferreira's ribcage but misses.
Ferreira has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Ferreira ducks under a wild hook from Walker.
Ferreira tests Walker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Walker throws a hook but Ferreira blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Walker misses with a wild body shot.
Walker tries to land a body kick
and Ferreira counters with a monster head kick that knocks Walker out cold! He topples like fallen a tree, crashing to the mat! Timbeeeeeerrr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Marco Ferreira!
Marco Ferreira is the new heavyweight champion!
Marco Ferreira looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Nice to fuck up a Wolf fighter but I hope he will be OK, but he went down so fucking hard man. I bring WAR!'.
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