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DUEL#113 Feltre vs Von Ketler PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Touko Pouko (ranked 1051 p4p, 53 weight class) and Byron Tipton (ranked 3498 p4p, 171 weight class). Touko Pouko is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Touko Pouko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Byron Tipton!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tipton steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pouko.
Sloppy strikes from Pouko. Those never looked like landing.
Tipton moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pouko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tipton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tipton.
Pouko misses with a few strikes there.
Tipton steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Pouko.
Tipton shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pouko manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pouko looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Pouko 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pouko looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Tipton puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Pouko tries to roll over but Tipton keeps him under control.
Pouko keeping hold of Tipton's head, controlling as best he can.
Pouko tries to roll over but Tipton keeps him under control.
Pouko moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Pouko is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tipton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pouko working Tipton over with strikes.
Tipton is looking to control Pouko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tipton avoid being mounted?
Tipton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Pouko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Tipton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pouko controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tipton is looking to improve his position.
Tipton wants to get back to full guard but Pouko has mounted him!
Tipton is looking to get to half guard.
Pouko controlling from mount.
Pouko landing shots from mount.
Tipton bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pouko lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Tipton is looking for a triangle but Pouko pushes his legs off easily.
Pouko is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Pouko wants to control from the top but Tipton keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tipton is looking for a triangle but Pouko pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tipton looking to control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Touko Pouko will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pouko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tipton fails to land with a series of punches.
Pouko throws a body punch but Tipton moves out of range.
Pouko stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Pouko wants it to stay on the feet.
Tipton gets the takedown into side control.
Pouko is looking to regain half guard here but Tipton keeps moving and retains side control.
Tipton wants to control but Pouko is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tipton postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Pouko tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Tipton presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pouko tries to lock up and control but Tipton gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tipton misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Pouko is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Tipton lands a couple of good shots and Pouko has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Pouko grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Tipton lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tipton looking to break Pouko's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pouko remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Tipton will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Tipton throwing sloppy strikes.
Tipton is hanging on to Pouko's back as he tries to escape.
Pouko trying to control but not successfully.
Pouko rolls, trying to escape but Tipton keeps control of the position.
Pouko turns into Tipton and is now in his guard.
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!
Pouko looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Pouko landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tipton looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pouko is one step ahead there.
Pouko is stalling in the full guard.
Tipton is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pouko is controlling him.
Pouko trying to control but Tipton is working from the bottom.
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.
Tipton is trying to control the position but Pouko postures up.
Tipton looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pouko lying in Tipton's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Tipton decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Pouko taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Byron Tipton!
Post fight, an emotional Byron Tipton said 'ITS MY TIME BABY! I WANT THAT F***ING BELT '.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ralph McGuire Jr (ranked 2804 p4p, 315 weight class) and Fifth Fist (ranked 2764 p4p, 312 weight class). McGuire Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Tom Petty - I Won't Back Down. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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245 lbs
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240 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ralph McGuire Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Fifth Fist!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fist tries to keep at a distance but McGuire Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGuire Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McGuire Jr breaks from the clinch.
Fist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McGuire Jr shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGuire Jr drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fist dives on top into guard.
McGuire Jr with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Fist can't handle though.
McGuire Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Fist's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGuire Jr accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fist has momentary wrist control but McGuire Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
Fist really doesn't want to stay on the ground with McGuire Jr. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire Jr stands up over Fist, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McGuire Jr tries to free his leg and advance position but Fist is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGuire Jr passes into half guard.
McGuire Jr missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
McGuire Jr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fist knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McGuire Jr is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Fist sees it coming and defends easily.
McGuire Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fist doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McGuire Jr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGuire Jr is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Fist doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time McGuire Jr.
McGuire Jr lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGuire Jr drops an elbow to the side of Fist's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McGuire Jr trying to pass the guard but Fist defending well.
McGuire Jr with the ground and pound but Fist uses the opportunity to regain guard.
McGuire Jr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fist preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
McGuire Jr passes easily into side control. Nice work.
McGuire Jr is putting a hurting on Fist here, landing some big shots from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire Jr is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Fist knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McGuire Jr with the ground and pound but Fist regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Fist has hold of McGuire Jr's hands but McGuire Jr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGuire Jr wants to work for an arm triangle but Fist is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McGuire Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ralph McGuire Jr dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Fist misses the jab.
McGuire Jr scores with a takedown into Fist's guard.
McGuire Jr forces his way into half guard.
Fist is trying is best to control the position here.
McGuire Jr lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
McGuire Jr is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Fist defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGuire Jr is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGuire Jr is trying for a kimura here. Fist looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! McGuire Jr wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ralph McGuire Jr!
Ralph McGuire Jr gave a mention to Urban Fighter in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
Fifth Fist was interviewed post fight and said 'My daddy can win ur daddy!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ghostface Killa (ranked 1166 p4p, 131 weight class) and Gus McKenna (ranked 1857 p4p, 217 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ghostface Killa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gus McKenna!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, David Schapiro and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McKenna scoring well with a low kick there.
Killa moves out of range of the strikes.
Killa throws a shot from downtown. McKenna moves away and avoids it.
McKenna appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Killa staying out of range there.
Gus McKenna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McKenna throws a sloppy head kick and Killa moves out of range easily.
Killa defending well as McKenna loads up on a big left hand.
Killa has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad MMA Amsterdam in the buildup to the fight.
McKenna moves out of range of the strikes.
McKenna misses the shot to the body.
Killa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Killa manages to avoid it.
Killa throws a hook to the side of McKenna's head but McKenna sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McKenna lands a nice shot that snaps Killa's head back.
McKenna thows a left - swing and a miss!
Killa swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from McKenna - that will leave a mark!
Killa has McKenna up against the cage in a clinch.
Killa manages to break the clinch.
McKenna throws a jab but it's blocked by Killa.
Killa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McKenna.
We've been informed that McKenna has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
McKenna changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice jab there from McKenna.
McKenna looks to score with a jab to the body but Killa is just out of range.
Killa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A slow jab from McKenna misses its intended target.
McKenna misses with a body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from McKenna misses.
As McKenna tries to get set, Killa tries to push him back and clinch up but McKenna manages to avoid the attempt.
McKenna misses with a head kick.
Killa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McKenna.
McKenna goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McKenna throws an overhand right that lands on Killa's shoulder, as Killa tries to avoid the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killa on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McKenna. McKenna obviously looking to wear him down.
McKenna tries a head kick but it misses.
Killa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McKenna throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
McKenna looks to score with a jab to the body but Killa is just out of range.
Killa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McKenna to score with a decent uppercut.
McKenna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Killa was well out of range. Poor timing from McKenna.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenna misses with a straight left.
McKenna throws a jab when Killa was well out of range.
McKenna tries to land a body kick
and Killa counters with a shoot takedown. McKenna fights it but they end up in guard.
Killa being controlled here momentarily.
McKenna is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as McKenna holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killa thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McKenna keeping moving, preventing Killa from controlling successfully.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gus McKenna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McKenna misses with a body punch
and Killa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Killa. McKenna does a little dance to reset his feet.
Killa moves forwards but McKenna connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Killa is looking to wear down McKenna with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Killa displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McKenna throws out the jab.
A jab from McKenna misses.
Killa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McKenna.
Killa takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gus McKenna dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A jab from Killa misses.
McKenna has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Killa checks the leg kick.
McKenna gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Killa moves into the clinch.
McKenna breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McKenna throws the left hand but Killa avoids the punch easily.
A combination from McKenna does no damage.
Gus McKenna seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Killa misses the shot to the body.
McKenna throws a fast counter high kick but Killa manages to duck under it in time.
McKenna tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killa slips a straight right by McKenna.
Killa goes for a double leg but McKenna avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as McKenna continues to drive forward.
Killa misses with a few strikes there.
McKenna lands a head kick. Killa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McKenna tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Killa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McKenna.
McKenna changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Killa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
McKenna tries a head kick but it misses.
McKenna throws a poor cross that misses
and Killa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Gus McKenna has been cut.
Killa moves into the clinch successfully.
McKenna is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Killa gets control of McKenna's arms and successfully pulls guard. Killa will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Killa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. McKenna doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. McKenna manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
McKenna gets to his feet - Killa follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenna throws the left hand but Killa avoids the punch easily.
Killa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McKenna manages to circle out of the way.
Killa digs a good body shot into McKenna's ribs.
Killa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McKenna flicks out a counter leg kick but Killa steps away.
Killa moves out of range of the strikes.
Killa throwing a counter right hand but McKenna manages to avoid it.
McKenna scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McKenna goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McKenna throws a left and a right that both miss
and Killa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McKenna looks to land a body kick but Killa moved away.
Killa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McKenna to score with a decent uppercut.
McKenna tries to land a front kick but Killa steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McKenna lands a head kick. Killa smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
McKenna misses with an uppercut.
McKenna dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Killa throws a jab but it's blocked by McKenna.
McKenna throws a wild body kick that Killa sees coming a mile off.
McKenna lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Killa has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McKenna finds it's way round the side to connect with Killa's head.
McKenna throws a sloppy head kick and Killa moves out of range easily.
Killa feinted with a counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from McKenna.
McKenna throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Killa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McKenna manages to circle out of the way.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McKenna fakes the leg kick and cracks Killa in the body.
Killa digs a good hook to McKenna's body.
McKenna throws a chopping leg kick but Killa manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McKenna throws a hook to the side of Killa's head but Killa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McKenna misses with an attempted mid kick.
As McKenna tries to get set, Killa tries to push him back and clinch up but McKenna manages to avoid the attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McKenna.
Killa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Killa dodges the punch combination from McKenna.
Killa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McKenna.
McKenna misses with a hook
and Killa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gus McKenna showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gus McKenna's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McKenna throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A big right from McKenna misses.
Killa swings away with a body shot that misses
and McKenna counters with a good low kick that Killa was not able to check.
McKenna thows a left - swing and a miss!
Killa seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
McKenna lands with a straight right. Killa didn't see that one coming.
McKenna looking to land some kicks to the body here.
As McKenna tries to get set, Killa tries to push him back and clinch up but McKenna manages to avoid the attempt.
Sloppy strikes from McKenna. Those never looked like landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McKenna goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Killa half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Killa ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McKenna moves away.
McKenna jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Killa tries to counter by clinching up but McKenna breaks away and moves out of range.
Killa with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling McKenna to score with a decent uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from McKenna misses.
Killa misses with a hook to the body
and McKenna counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McKenna looks to land a combination but Killa avoids it well.
As McKenna tries to get set, Killa tries to push him back and clinch up but McKenna manages to avoid the attempt.
McKenna keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Killa uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McKenna.
McKenna throws a hook to the side of Killa's head but Killa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McKenna takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
McKenna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Killa lands with a straight right. McKenna didn't see that one coming.
A looping hook to the body misses from Killa. McKenna does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McKenna misses with a left hand
and Killa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Killa misses the shot to the body.
McKenna misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Killa.
Killa attempts a counter takedown but McKenna avoids it well and moves away.
Killa takes a shot right to the bread basket.
McKenna scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Killa fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but McKenna avoids it really well and circles away.
McKenna misses with a head kick.
Killa moves to clinch but McKenna breaks away
and McKenna counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killa doesn't manage to clinch there - McKenna circles away.
McKenna throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Killa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from McKenna misses.
Killa is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McKenna.
McKenna lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
McKenna misses with an uppercut. Killa saw that one coming.
McKenna takes a swing at Killa's ribcage but misses.
McKenna throws a shot from downtown. Killa moves away and avoids it.
McKenna tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McKenna throws a head kick but Killa moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killa closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McKenna looks to land a body kick but Killa moved away.
Killa wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Killa dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McKenna misses with a hook.
Killa appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McKenna looking to land some kicks to the body here.
McKenna throws a series of punches but Killa moves out of range.
McKenna missing with a left hand there. Killa was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McKenna loads up on a big right hand but Killa slips the punch.
As McKenna tries to get set, Killa tries to push him back and clinch up but McKenna manages to avoid the attempt.
Killa lands with a cross.
Ghostface Killa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Killa changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McKenna tries to avoid it but Killa manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McKenna to the ground. McKenna escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gus McKenna comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got McKenna winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gus McKenna!
Gus McKenna took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Proctor (ranked 836 p4p, 97 weight class) and Butch Hoffman (ranked 692 p4p, 81 weight class). Hoffman has chosen Judas Priest - Painkiller as his entrance music. Butch Hoffman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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41
285 lbs
27 - 11 - 0 |
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33
245 lbs
13 - 6 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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
27 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Michael Proctor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Butch Hoffman!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Proctor getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hoffman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hoffman walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hoffman tries to clinch but Proctor moves away
and Proctor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hoffman scores with a kick to the body.
Hoffman misses with a leg kick.
Hoffman wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hoffman sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Proctor to the ground! Hoffman dives into full mount looking to finish!
It looks like Michael Proctor has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoffman sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
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 one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Hoffman tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Proctor wants to control but Hoffman is having none of it.
Proctor is looking to improve his position but Hoffman isn't that keen on the idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hoffman in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Proctor is looking to get to half guard.
Proctor prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Hoffman prevents Proctor from getting the reversal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Proctor tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hoffman looking to control but Proctor is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Proctor tries to lock up and control but Hoffman gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
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.
Proctor can't escape the position.
Hoffman controlling the pace for now.
Hoffman throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Hoffman throws some wild stikes that Proctor manages to avoid easily.
Hoffman avoids the attempt from Proctor to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hoffman content just to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butch Hoffman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Proctor'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.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hoffman.
Hoffman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice uppercut there from Proctor.
Hoffman looks to clinch
letting Proctor counter with a right hand.
Hoffman delivers a nice body kick.
Proctor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hoffman throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A quick step to the side and Proctor tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoffman lands a nice looking body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Hoffman misses
and Proctor counters with a stiff right hand.
Hoffman scores with the left hand. Proctor knows he should have avoided that one.
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!
Hoffman scores with a sloppy right hand. Proctor should have avoided that one.
Hoffman explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman wants to clinch up but Proctor keeps it at a distance.
Proctor seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Proctor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hoffman.
Hoffman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Proctor misses the target.
Hoffman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Proctor moves away.
Hoffman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Proctor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Proctor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hoffman misses with a kick to the body
and Proctor counters with a right hand to the body.
Hoffman wants to clinch up but Proctor keeps it at a distance.
And Proctor counters with a quick kick to the body but Hoffman blocks it.
Hoffman takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Proctor looks to land a left hand but Hoffman moved out of range nicely.
Hoffman throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Proctor counter with a right hand.
Hoffman has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Proctor was well out of range. Poor timing from Hoffman.
Proctor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hoffman moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Butch Hoffman seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hoffman tries to clinch but Proctor is having none of it.
Hoffman ducks under a wild hook from Proctor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hoffman darts in and clinches Proctor up against the cage.
Proctor breaks from the clinch.
Proctor throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoffman.
Hoffman has Proctor up against the cage in a clinch.
Hoffman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Proctors head.
Hoffman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hoffman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Proctors head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman misses with a punch on the inside.
Proctor has a couple of punches blocked by Hoffman.
Hoffman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoffman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Proctor managing to block the knees to the body from Hoffman.
Hoffman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Proctor.
Hoffman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hoffman lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Proctor stops a takedown attempt from Hoffman.
Proctor on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Proctor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hoffman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Proctor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hoffman. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Proctor working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hoffman.
Hoffman throws a punch but it's blocked by Proctor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Proctor.
Hoffman missing with knees to the body.
Hoffman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hoffman scores with a shot to the side of Proctor's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Proctor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hoffman blocks an uppercut.
Hoffman lands with a right to the head.
Hoffman swings wildly with an uppercut but Proctor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoffman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hoffman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hoffman blocking some punches.
Hoffman throws a head punch that misses.
Proctor throws a punch but it's blocked by Hoffman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Proctor.
Hoffman working aggressively here.
Hoffman scores with a shot to the side of Proctor's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Butch Hoffman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Michael Proctor's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Proctor throws out a loose jab but Hoffman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hoffman tries to clinch but Proctor is having none of it.
Hoffman lunges at Proctor with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Proctor's hand.
Proctor on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Proctor lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hoffman throws a sloppy body shot
and Proctor counters with a straight right hand.
Hoffman has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Proctor throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoffman wants to counter with a clinch but Proctor pushes him away.
Hoffman misses with a jab to the body
letting Proctor counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proctor takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hoffman misses the jab.
Butch Hoffman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Proctor with a jab.
Hoffman tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Proctor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoffman is looking to land body kicks.
Proctor throws a big shot that misses.
Hoffman is looking to clinch but Proctor is avoiding it.
The fighters circling - Hoffman throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hoffman thumps Proctor with a low kick.
Hoffman tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Proctor paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Proctor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Proctor throws the left hand but Hoffman avoids the punch easily.
Hoffman cracks Proctor with an open hand slap.
Hoffman swings for the body but Proctor moves out of range.
Hoffman is looking to score with low kicks.
Hoffman gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Proctor throws a jab but it's blocked by Hoffman.
Proctor throws a hook but Hoffman avoids it easily.
Proctor throws the left hand but Hoffman avoids the punch easily.
Hoffman takes a jab right on the kisser.
Proctor slips under a jab.
Proctor is looking to counter punch.
Hoffman on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hoffman avoids the head kick by Proctor.
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!
Hoffman throws a body punch but Proctor moves out of range.
Proctor is looking to counter punch.
Hoffman looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hoffman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hoffman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Proctor is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hoffman tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Proctor slips a straight right by Hoffman.
Hoffman misses with a low kick.
Proctor was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hoffman jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Proctor checks a leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Proctor misses the target.
Proctor misses with a looping right.
Hoffman jabs at Proctor's body.
Hoffman tries to close the distance and clinch up but Proctor swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Proctor throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hoffman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Hoffman is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hoffman seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Proctor does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Proctor is looking to escape.
Hoffman is keen to just control but Proctor is a slippery customer.
Michael Proctor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Proctor is looking to improve his position.
Butch Hoffman has got the better of the ground game so far.
Proctor is working hard here to advance position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Michael Proctor.
Well Hoffman 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Butch Hoffman!
In his post fight interview, Butch Hoffman started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Garik Harlamov (ranked 2153 p4p, 62 weight class) and Leif Eirikson (ranked 656 p4p, 13 weight class). Eirikson has chosen If I had a heart as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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48
275 lbs
49 - 34 - 1 |
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32
299 lbs
14 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
49 - 34 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Garik Harlamov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leif Eirikson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harlamov tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Eirikson defends well and Harlamov ends up having to push Eirikson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Harlamov misses with a takedown attempt
and Eirikson counters with a nice body shot.
Harlamov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Eirikson as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Garik Harlamov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harlamov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Eirikson.
Harlamov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Eirikson's waist but Eirikson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Harlamov off to one side.
Eirikson lands a left and a right that send Harlamov crashing to the mat, dazed. Eirikson thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Garik Harlamov has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harlamov darts in looking for a takedown but Eirikson gets double underhooks and turns Harlamov into the cage.
Harlamov is breathing heavily.
Harlamov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eirikson.
Harlamov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Harlamov showed some decent athleticism there.
Eirikson kicks off Harlamov and gets to his feet.
Eirikson lands with an overhand left.
Eirikson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garik Harlamov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harlamov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eirikson lands a big uppercut and Harlamov crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Harlamov looks OK. Eirikson waves Harlamov back to his feet!
Harlamov is rocked!
Eirikson connects with a stiff jab that staggers Harlamov - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Leif Eirikson!
Leif Eirikson looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Cattle die
kinsmen die
all men are mortal.
Words of praise
will never perish
nor a noble name. '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Belcher (ranked 743 p4p, 17 weight class) and Pele Ronaldo (ranked 2847 p4p, 81 weight class). Gregory Belcher looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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270 lbs
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266 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gregory Belcher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pele Ronaldo!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Belcher shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ronaldo moves into full guard.
Ronaldo trying to control the position.
Ronaldo pulls Belcher in close to prevent any damage.
Ronaldo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belcher is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ronaldo trying to keep a closed guard but Belcher is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belcher got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ronaldo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Belcher has managed to get both his arms back between Ronaldo's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Belcher got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ronaldo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Belcher has managed to get both his arms back between Ronaldo's legs - danger averted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ronaldo is looking for a triangle but Belcher pushes his legs off easily.
Belcher wants to control from the top but Ronaldo keeps moving.
Belcher avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Belcher looking to pass the guard.
Ronaldo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Ronaldo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ronaldo is trying to control the position but Belcher postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ronaldo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ronaldo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belcher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belcher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Ronaldo keeping full guard, as Belcher tries to pass.
Ronaldo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Belcher gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ronaldo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ronaldo keeping moving, preventing Belcher from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Belcher is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Touch Of Death Combat Academy that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Ronaldo is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Ronaldo wants to sweep but no luck.
Belcher will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Belcher drops back looking for a leg! Ronaldo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ronaldo manages to kick Belcher off! Belcher jumps back into Ronaldo's guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Ronaldo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Ronaldo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Ronaldo stands up and beckons Belcher to his feet.
Ronaldo's coach down at Holding Cell was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ronaldo's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Belcher drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belcher drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Ronaldo dives on top into guard.
Belcher keeping moving, preventing Ronaldo from controlling successfully.
Ronaldo pushing down on Belcher's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ronaldo wants to work for an arm triangle but Belcher is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ronaldo is looking to take a break and control but Belcher is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Belcher trying to control from the bottom.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ronaldo trying to control the action but Belcher is working from the bottom.
Ronaldo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Ronaldo is trying to control. Belcher wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pele Ronaldo dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Belcher changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Ronaldo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Pele Ronaldo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ronaldo tries to improve position but can't.
Ronaldo is not content to let Belcher control the position.
Ronaldo is looking to reverse the position.
Ronaldo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Belcher's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ronaldo is looking for a sweep. Belcher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Belcher thows a huge punch but Ronaldo dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronaldo looking for submissions off his back.
Ronaldo actively working from the bottom here.
Belcher wants to pass the guard but Ronaldo is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belcher seems to be looking for submissions.
Ronaldo is trying to stand up here but Belcher is controlling him well.
Ronaldo trying to control here.
Ronaldo is refusing to be controlled, as Belcher sits in half guard.
Ronaldo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Belcher tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ronaldo knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ronaldo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ronaldo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ronaldo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ronaldo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Belcher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Belcher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Belcher looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Belcher passes into half guard.
Ronaldo is trying to get back to full guard.
Ronaldo is trying to control but can't.
Belcher thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ronaldo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ronaldo tries to get to full guard but Belcher has control of the leg.
Ronaldo gets back to full guard.
Belcher 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo is looking for a triangle but Belcher pushes his legs off easily.
Belcher postures up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Belcher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Belcher forces his way into half guard.
Belcher prevents Ronaldo from improving his position.
Ronaldo wants to get back to full guard but Belcher has mounted him!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Belcher has control of Ronaldo's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Ronaldo regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Belcher trying to control but Ronaldo is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Belcher dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Belcher drives through with a takedown into Ronaldo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Belcher stopping the sweep attempt from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ronaldo wants to sweep but no luck.
Ronaldo bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Belcher's guard.
Belcher looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Belcher trying to keep a closed guard but Ronaldo is proving a slippery customer.
Ronaldo trying to control but Belcher is working from the bottom.
Ronaldo stopping the sweep attempt from Belcher.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Belcher pulls Ronaldo in close to prevent any damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ronaldo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Belcher wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Ronaldo trying to control the position from guard on top but Belcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ronaldo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Belcher's guard.
Ronaldo trying to control but Belcher is working from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Belcher looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ronaldo is one step ahead there.
Ronaldo stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Belcher shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Ronaldo napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Belcher misses with the ground and pound.
Ronaldo is trying to get back to half guard.
Belcher trying to control the action but Ronaldo is working from the bottom.
Belcher misses with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ronaldo is looking to regain half guard here but Belcher keeps moving and retains side control.
Ronaldo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Ronaldo is looking for a sweep. Belcher is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ronaldo gets full guard.
Ronaldo throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ronaldo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belcher is one step ahead there.
Ronaldo is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Belcher trying to control but Ronaldo is working from the bottom.
Ronaldo looking for a guillotine here but Belcher defends easily.
Belcher working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ronaldo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Belcher gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ronaldo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pele Ronaldo.
Well Ronaldo 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pele Ronaldo!
Pele Ronaldo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Gregory Belcher was interviewed post fight and said 'Behaaaave'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gattsu Emelianenko (ranked 1584 p4p, 183 weight class) and Dave Ysengrin (ranked 1701 p4p, 194 weight class). Emelianenko comes to the cage accompanied by National Anthem of USSR. Ysengrin has chosen Cheeky Nandos as his entrance music. Dave Ysengrin told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gattsu Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Dave Ysengrin!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Anthony Taglia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ysengrin swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Emelianenko counters with a straight right hand.
Ysengrin thuds his right hand into Emelianenko's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ysengrin clobbers Emelianenko with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Ysengrin works Emelianenko's body with a nice hook.
Ysengrin digs a good hook to Emelianenko's body.
Ysengrin throws a big shot that misses.
Jab by Ysengrin.
Ysengrin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Ysengrin moves out of range of the strikes.
Ysengrin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Emelianenko seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Ysengrin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ysengrin tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ysengrin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ysengrin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ysengrin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Ysengrin.
A big left from Ysengrin misses.
Ysengrin slips a jab and a cross from Emelianenko.
Ysengrin misses with a left hand
and Emelianenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Emelianenko avoids the body shot from Ysengrin.
Ysengrin scoring well with a low kick there.
Ysengrin connects with a leg kick. Emelianenko looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The fighters circling - Emelianenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ysengrin lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Emelianenko circles away quickly and effectively.
Ysengrin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Ysengrin throws a head kick that misses.
Emelianenko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ysengrin finds it's way round the side to connect with Emelianenko's head.
Ysengrin lands with an uppercut that bounces Emelianenko off the cage and back into range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Emelianenko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Ysengrin finds it's way round the side to connect with Emelianenko's head.
A bone on bone clash there as Emelianenko blocks the leg kick.
Emelianenko misses with a few strikes there.
Ysengrin lands a left and a right that send Emelianenko crashing to the mat, dazed. Ysengrin thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Emelianenko is rocked!
It looks like Gattsu Emelianenko has been cut.
Ysengrin lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Emelianenko is looking to close the distance but Ysengrin sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Emelianenko crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Emelianenko is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Dave Ysengrin!
Dave Ysengrin very nearly forgot to thank Sully's Bar & Grill amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kwiwan Fogomayu (ranked 161 p4p, 23 weight class) and James B. Grossweiner (ranked 717 p4p, 100 weight class). Fogomayu comes to the cage accompanied by Kyamadu. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 10 - 2, fighting out of London, Kwiwan Fogomayu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, James B. Grossweiner!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Reed Andrews and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grossweiner is looking to score with low kicks.
Fogomayu checks a low kick from Grossweiner.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Fogomayu, right into the meat.
Fogomayu throws a push kick but Grossweiner slaps the foot to one side.
Grossweiner tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Grossweiner cracks Fogomayu with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A head kick misses from Grossweiner.
Grossweiner looks for the body kick but Fogomayu saw that one coming.
Fogomayu lands with an overhand left.
Fogomayu connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Grossweiner misses with a lunging right hand
and Fogomayu counters with a low kick, right behind Grossweiner 's knee.
Grossweiner lands a head shot.
Fogomayu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bone on bone clash there as Fogomayu blocks the leg kick.
Fogomayu throwing a counter right hand but Grossweiner manages to avoid it.
Fogomayu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grossweiner.
Fogomayu takes a swing at Grossweiner's ribcage but misses.
Grossweiner takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fogomayu lands with a straight right. Grossweiner didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fogomayu lands with a good body shot.
Grossweiner misses the shot to the body.
Fogomayu misses with a hook.
Fogomayu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grossweiner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fogomayu manages to avoid it.
Grossweiner cracks Fogomayu with a good jab.
Fogomayu throws a sloppy head kick and Grossweiner moves out of range easily.
Grossweiner thuds a left hand into Fogomayu's body.
Fogomayu missing with a left hand there. Grossweiner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Some bone on bone action there as Fogomayu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Fogomayu closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Grossweiner to the mat! Grossweiner manages to get full guard.
Grossweiner keeping moving, preventing Fogomayu from controlling successfully.
Grossweiner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Grossweiner is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fogomayu looking for a sweep. Not yet Fogomayu, not yet.
Fogomayu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Grossweiner.
Grossweiner working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Fogomayu 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.
Grossweiner throws a big right hand that misses.
Grossweiner being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grossweiner postures up in Fogomayu's guard and throws a big left but Fogomayu blocks it.
Fogomayu lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Grossweiner managing to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grossweiner is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Fogomayu tries to roll over but Grossweiner keeps him under control.
Grossweiner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fogomayu is controlling Grossweiner's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Grossweiner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Grossweiner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Grossweiner looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fogomayu with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Grossweiner is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Fogomayu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Grossweiner there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Grossweiner postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fogomayu looks a forlorn figure.
Fogomayu tries to lock up and control but Grossweiner gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Grossweiner scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Grossweiner avoids the attempt from Fogomayu to control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grossweiner lands a big shot there that rocks Fogomayu but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Grossweiner misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The referee warns Fogomayu that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
BOOM! Grossweiner connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Grossweiner raining down shots from the mount!
Fogomayu is in a horrible position here. Grossweiner smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James B. Grossweiner dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fogomayu keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Fogomayu works Grossweiner's body with a nice hook.
Grossweiner throws an overhand right that lands on Fogomayu's shoulder, as Fogomayu tries to avoid the shot.
As Grossweiner backs away, Fogomayu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Fogomayu is looking to land body kicks.
Donk. Grossweiner catches Fogomayu right on the button with a cross.
Grossweiner fails with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Fogomayu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fogomayu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fogomayu throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grossweiner looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grossweiner misses with a left hand
and Fogomayu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Fogomayu throws a nice head kick!
Grossweiner 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.
Fogomayu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kwiwan Fogomayu is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick lands from Fogomayu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fogomayu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Grossweiner.
Grossweiner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fogomayu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fogomayu is looking to counter punch.
Fogomayu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grossweiner at a distance.
Fogomayu looks for the body kick but Grossweiner saw that one coming.
The crowd cheers as Fogomayu lands an impressive looking overhand right. Grossweiner doesn't seem phased though.
Fogomayu loads up on a big right hand but Grossweiner slips the punch.
Grossweiner misses the body punch
and Fogomayu counters with a straight right hand.
Grossweiner moves forwards but Fogomayu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fogomayu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grossweiner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fogomayu somewhat.
Fogomayu moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromGrossweiner.
Fogomayu throws a jab but it's blocked by Grossweiner.
Fogomayu throws the left hand but Grossweiner avoids the punch easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fogomayu is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Grossweiner's half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grossweiner trying to control but Fogomayu postures up.
Fogomayu lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fogomayu wants to take a breather but Grossweiner is having none of it.
Fogomayu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Fogomayu prevents Grossweiner from improving his position.
Grossweiner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Grossweiner has hold of Fogomayu's hands but Fogomayu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grossweiner looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Grossweiner gets full guard.
Fogomayu wants to control from the top but Grossweiner keeps moving.
Fogomayu chips away with some ground and pound.
Fogomayu wants to control from the top but Grossweiner keeps moving.
Grossweiner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fogomayu defends well.
Grossweiner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Grossweiner slips nicely into half guard.
James B. Grossweiner has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fogomayu has his hands clasped together around Grossweiner's back. He's all about the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grossweiner working Fogomayu over with strikes.
Fogomayu trying to control but Grossweiner postures up.
Grossweiner wants to control but Fogomayu is keeping him busy.
Grossweiner tries to pass to full mount but Fogomayu defends it.
Grossweiner thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fogomayu wants to control but Grossweiner is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Grossweiner is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kwiwan Fogomayu dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Grossweiner throws a body punch but Fogomayu moves out of range.
Fogomayu punishes Grossweiner's body with a nice straight punch.
Grossweiner sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Fogomayu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Grossweiner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Grossweiner misses with a head kick.
Fogomayu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A punch lands to the side of Grossweiner 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Fogomayu dips to his left and cracks Grossweiner with an uppercut!
Grossweiner moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grossweiner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fogomayu manages to avoid it.
Fogomayu lands with a cross.
Grossweiner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fogomayu. Fogomayu obviously looking to wear him down.
Fogomayu misses with a lunging right hand
and Grossweiner counters with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fogomayu connects with a solid leg kick.
Grossweiner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Fogomayu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fogomayu takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Fogomayu.
Fogomayu looks to score with a jab to the body but Grossweiner is just out of range.
Grossweiner slips a jab from Fogomayu.
Grossweiner fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A good leg kick by Fogomayu.
Fogomayu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grossweiner.
Fogomayu 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.
Grossweiner looks to land a right hand but Fogomayu moved out of range.
Fogomayu works Grossweiner's body with a nice hook.
Fogomayu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A leg kick checked by Fogomayu.
Nice cross by Grossweiner.
Fogomayu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Grossweiner takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Fogomayu throws a good cross that connects.
Grossweiner uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A leg kick checked by Fogomayu.
Grossweiner darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice shot by Fogomayu.
Fogomayu has been working on his balance at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Grossweiner.
Grossweiner throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
It looked like Fogomayu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Grossweiner lands a jab to Fogomayu's midsection.
Fogomayu digs a good body shot into Grossweiner's ribs.
Grossweiner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Grossweiner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fogomayu lands a jab to Grossweiner's midsection.
Grossweiner throws a low kick but Fogomayu moves out of range easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Grossweiner as he connects with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fogomayu connects with a body shot that sends Grossweiner's belly button to the back.
Fogomayu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That kick from Fogomayu tenderised Grossweiner's leg. Grossweiner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grossweiner's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An inside leg kick from Grossweiner misses.
Fogomayu swinging wildly here.
Fogomayu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Grossweiner momentarily.
Grossweiner turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fogomayu stuns Grossweiner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fogomayu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fogomayu ducks under a wild hook from Grossweiner.
That kick from Fogomayu tenderised Grossweiner's leg. Grossweiner is trying to keep his angry face on.
Grossweiner slips under a jab.
Grossweiner feints the counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fogomayu lands a nice hook to Grossweiner's body. Grossweiner takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grossweiner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Grossweiner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Grossweiner misses with a two punch combination.
Fogomayu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fogomayu shoots in for a double leg but Grossweiner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Grossweiner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fogomayu.
Fogomayu fakes the leg kick and cracks Grossweiner in the body.
Grossweiner shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fogomayu throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Grossweiner drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fogomayu misses with a body shot.
Grossweiner lands a nice shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kwiwan Fogomayu clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fogomayu takes one to the side of the head.
Grossweiner throws a hook but Fogomayu blocks it.
Grossweiner scores with a hook to the body. Fogomayu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fogomayu misses with a wild body shot.
Grossweiner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fogomayu. Fogomayu obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice defenses there by Grossweiner.
Grossweiner tests Fogomayu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grossweiner connects with an inside leg kick.
Fogomayu slips a jab from Grossweiner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grossweiner throws out a loose jab but Fogomayu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grossweiner throws a hook to the side of Fogomayu's head but Fogomayu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fogomayu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fogomayu lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grossweiner takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fogomayu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fogomayu blocks a low kick nicely.
Fogomayu lands a head shot.
Fogomayu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grossweiner connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grossweiner connects with a solid leg kick.
Grossweiner gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Grossweiner stuffs the takedown attempt from Fogomayu. Fogomayu gets slowly back to his feet.
Fogomayu throws a combination that misses
and Grossweiner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fogomayu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Grossweiner has time to react.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grossweiner showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fogomayu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fogomayu looks to score with a jab to the body but Grossweiner is just out of range.
Grossweiner shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Grossweiner was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Grossweiner tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Fogomayu is trying to control Grossweiner's posture but Grossweiner avoids it.
Fogomayu is looking for a sweep.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Grossweiner working his ground and pound in the gym.
Grossweiner gets to mount! Fogomayu was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Grossweiner is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fogomayu sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Grossweiner sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fogomayu defending well though.
Grossweiner not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Grossweiner is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grossweiner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fogomayu has Grossweiner pulled in close to control his posture.
Grossweiner's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Fogomayu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fogomayu looking to hit a scissor sweep but Grossweiner is one step ahead there.
Grossweiner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grossweiner wants to control from the top but Fogomayu keeps moving.
Grossweiner looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Grossweiner accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Fogomayu pulls Grossweiner in close to his closed guard and prevents Grossweiner from doing any damage or advancing position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Grossweiner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fogomayu catches Grossweiner with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but James B. Grossweiner will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
A lazy body kick from Grossweiner
and Fogomayu counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Grossweiner.
Fogomayu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fogomayu lunges at Grossweiner with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Grossweiner's hand.
A leg kick checked by Fogomayu.
Grossweiner scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fogomayu doesn't seem bothered though.
Grossweiner looks to land a left hand but Fogomayu moved out of range nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Grossweiner checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Grossweiner looks to score with a jab to the body but Fogomayu is just out of range.
Fogomayu scores with a sloppy right hand. Grossweiner should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fogomayu slips a jab from Grossweiner.
Fogomayu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Grossweiner looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Grossweiner with a lazy takedown attempt
and Fogomayu counters with a straight right hand.
Grossweiner is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Grossweiner throws a lazy uppercut
and Fogomayu counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fogomayu throws a nice head kick!
Fogomayu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Fogomayu misses with a head kick.
Grossweiner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grossweiner only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Grossweiner has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Grossweiner walks into a stiff left hand from Fogomayu.
Fogomayu lands with an overhand left.
Grossweiner lands a really nice looking cross but Fogomayu seems unphased.
Fogomayu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Grossweiner throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Fogomayu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fogomayu misses with a takedown
and Grossweiner counters with a thumping low kick.
Grossweiner scoring well with a low kick there.
Grossweiner just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grossweiner misses with a wild body shot.
Fogomayu lands a jab to Grossweiner's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fogomayu throws an overhand right that lands on Grossweiner's shoulder, as Grossweiner tries to avoid the shot.
Grossweiner blocks a jab.
It seemed like Grossweiner was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice jab there from Grossweiner.
Fogomayu connects with a single shot there.
Danga de danga de dang - Fogomayu scores with a four punch combination!
An inside leg kick lands from Fogomayu.
Grossweiner tests Fogomayu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grossweiner looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Fogomayu!
Grossweiner throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Grossweiner's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Fogomayu dodges the ground and pound from Grossweiner.
Grossweiner lands a few punches from side control.
Grossweiner works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Grossweiner working the body and head with strikes.
Grossweiner creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Grossweiner working away.
Grossweiner is chipping away with strikes.
Grossweiner misses with the ground and pound.
You can see the frustration on Fogomayu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Grossweiner tries to move into full mount but can't pass Fogomayu's legs.
Fogomayu struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fogomayu taking punishment in the form of punches.
Grossweiner throws an elbow but Fogomayu slips to the side and avoids it well.
Grossweiner throws a strike aimed at the side of Fogomayu's head but Fogomayu avoids it well.
Fogomayu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Grossweiner looks up at the clock and then as Fogomayu takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Grossweiner smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
You can see the frustration on Fogomayu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Fogomayu takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Fogomayu manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
James B. Grossweiner comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Grossweiner has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 47:48
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 47:48
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 47:48
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James B. Grossweiner!
James B. Grossweiner is the new middleweight champion!
After winning the bout, James B. Grossweiner thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darth Sidious (ranked 544 p4p, 73 weight class) and Jiu Jitsu (ranked 1119 p4p, 155 weight class). Darth Sidious is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darth Sidious!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 20 - 1, fighting out of London, Jiu Jitsu!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sidious gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Jitsu counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jitsu looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Jitsu tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jitsu goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sidious rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Jitsu's guard! Nice work there by Sidious!
Sidious is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jitsu is looking for a triangle but Sidious pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jitsu has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sidious can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Jitsu tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jitsu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jitsu has his feet on Sidious's thighs here. He's pushed Sidious off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Sidious screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jiu Jitsu!
Our winner, Jiu Jitsu, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Felipe Feltre (ranked 114 p4p, 7 weight class) and Eksem Von Ketler (ranked 865 p4p, 46 weight class). Feltre comes to the cage accompanied by Someday Never Comes. Von Ketler comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Bonecracker- Shocore kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Felipe Feltre could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Eksem Von Ketler's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Felipe Feltre!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eksem Von Ketler!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Feltre feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Von Ketler's calf.
Feltre misses with a hook. Von Ketler ducked under it nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Feltre. That's going to slow Von Ketler down.
Feltre throws a head kick but Von Ketler moves out of range.
Von Ketler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Von Ketler misses with a shot to the body
and Feltre counters with a slapping leg kick.
Von Ketler misses with a straight left.
Feltre throws a right and a left that Von Ketler avoids nicely.
Both fighters circling a little - Feltre finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Good work by Von Ketler as he checks the leg kick.
Feltre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Feltre did well to prevent Von Ketler getting side control.
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!
Von Ketler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Von Ketler is keen to just control but Feltre is a slippery customer.
Feltre looking for submissions off his back.
Von Ketler is working for a submission of some sort.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feltre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Von Ketler pulls his head out easily.
Von Ketler seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Von Ketler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Feltre with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Von Ketler prevents Feltre from improving his position.
Feltre looking for submissions off his back.
Feltre wants to improve his position but Von Ketler is controlling well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler lands strikes from half guard.
Von Ketler drops an elbow to the side of Feltre's head.
Feltre tries to roll over but Von Ketler keeps him under control.
Von Ketler winds up and cracks Feltre with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Feltre wants to control but Von Ketler is keeping busy.
Feltre is refusing to be controlled, as Von Ketler sits in half guard.
Von Ketler working Feltre over with strikes.
Feltre actively working from the bottom here.
Von Ketler is trying to work for a kimura but Feltre is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feltre has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Von Ketler is working away from the top position though.
Von Ketler looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Von Ketler scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Feltre has hold of Von Ketler's hands but Von Ketler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Von Ketler passes the guard and advances to mount!
Feltre is looking to get to half guard.
Feltre in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Feltre is bucking up trying to escape but Von Ketler cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Von Ketler controlling from mount.
Von Ketler connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Von Ketler looking to control but Feltre is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Feltre 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.
Feltre actively working from the bottom here.
Von Ketler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Feltre looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Feltre is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Von Ketler pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eksem Von Ketler dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Von Ketler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Von Ketler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That kick from Feltre tenderised Von Ketler's leg. Von Ketler is trying to keep his angry face on.
Von Ketler just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Ketler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Ketler throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Von Ketler misses with a body shot.
Von Ketler shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Feltre's guard.
Feltre keeping moving, preventing Von Ketler from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Feltre preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Von Ketler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Feltre is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Von Ketler has his hands clasped together but Feltre extends and breaks Von Ketler's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Feltre.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Felipe Feltre!
Felipe Feltre retains his bantamweight title!
Felipe Feltre managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, KOMBAT KLOTHING, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Eksem Von Ketler stepped up to the mic, saying 'Didn't hurt'.
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