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DUEL#152 Picker vs Kuchar PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zang Zhai (ranked 985 p4p, 102 weight class) and Li Kong Ho (ranked 2249 p4p, 223 weight class). Zhai comes to the cage accompanied by Sampans. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Zang Zhai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Li Kong Ho!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Reed Andrews and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zhai throws a nice outside leg kick.
Donk. Ho catches Zhai right on the button with a cross.
Zhai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ho checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Donk. Zhai catches Ho right on the button with a cross.
Zhai takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zhai darts in and clinches Ho up against the cage.
Ho digs a right hand underneath Zhai's ribcage. Zhai let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zhai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhai digs a right hand underneath Ho's ribcage. Ho let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zhai lands a nice uppercut.
Zhai working aggressively here.
Ho blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhai misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ho has a couple of punches blocked by Zhai.
Ho displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zhai up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhai.
Ho's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zhai lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ho working hard to break the clinch.
Ho swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhai lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ho can't find room to land a body shot as Zhai controls the action.
Ho tries to work over Zhai's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ho is trying to drag Zhai to the mat but Zhai just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zhai.
Ho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zhai lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ho backwards.
Ho lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhai is not content to let Ho control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhai wants to improve his position but Ho is controlling well.
Zhai is trying to control but can't.
Ho wants to pass the guard but Zhai is defending well.
Zhai wants to control but Ho is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zhai tries to get to full guard but Ho has control of the leg.
Zhai has his hands clasped together around Ho's back. He's all about the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhai trying to control here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ho misses with a hook. Zhai ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Zhai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ho throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zhai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ho misses with a left hand
and Zhai counters with a nice uppercut.
Zhai thuds a left hand into Ho's body.
Ho misses with a hook
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Zhai lands a slapping body shot.
Zhai throws a body punch but Ho moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ho checks a leg kick.
Ho changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhai loads up on a big right hand but Ho slips the punch.
Zhai feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Ho's calf.
Zhai tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ho is able to avoid easily.
Ho swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zhai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ho swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Ho connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ho throws an off balance right hand
and Zhai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ho misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zhai counters with a nice body kick.
Ho scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ho connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zang Zhai dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Zhai.
Zhai bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Zhai wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zhai darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ho misses with a wild body shot.
Ho lands with a shot to the body.
Ho moves out of range as Zhai throws a body kick.
Despite the aggression on Ho's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zhai missing with a left hand there. Ho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ho misses with a looping left.
Zhai is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zhai was well out of range. Poor timing from Ho.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ho. Zhai does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Zhai misses the target.
Zhai 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.
Zhai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ho.
Zhai fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ho just manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho throws a hook to the side of Zhai's head but Zhai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ho avoids the body shot from Zhai.
Ho flicks out a counter leg kick but Zhai steps away.
Zhai swings widly with a right hand
and Ho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zhai avoids the body shot from Ho.
Zang Zhai is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zhai misses with a low kick.
Ho scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zhai jabs at Ho's body.
Zhai tests Ho's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zhai moves away from the strike by Ho.
Zhai quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Ho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zhai.
And Ho tries to counter it with a takedown but Zhai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Zhai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zhai throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhai manages to avoid it.
Zhai scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zhai on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ho ducks under a wild hook from Zhai.
The fighters circling - Ho throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ho throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zhai stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zhai lands a jab to the head.
Ho fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zhai sprawls well initially but Ho persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zhai controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Ho wants to pass the guard but Zhai is defending well.
Zhai is trying to get back to full guard.
Ho stalling away here and it's allowed Zhai to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
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.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zhai pulls Ho in close to prevent any damage.
Ho won't allow Zhai to sweep him here.
Zhai controlling Ho's posture.
Ho preventing the sweep.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Li Kong Ho will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Ho chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zhai can pounce on him.
Ho throws a low kick but Zhai avoids it.
Zhai misses with a straight right.
Zhai is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Zhai as he connects with a hook.
Ho lands with a cross.
Ho wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ho forces Zhai back against the cage and clinches.
Ho escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ho connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Ho punishes Zhai's body with a nice straight punch.
Ho darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhai listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Zhai.
Zhai thuds his right hand into Ho's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ho fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ho motions for Zhai to come forward. Ho throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice takedown defense from Zhai. No joy for Ho on that attempt.
Good shot there by Ho.
Zhai just misses with a punch to the body.
Li Kong Ho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zhai.
Zang Zhai is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhai connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zhai takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zhai throws a hook to the side of Ho's head but Ho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
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!
Ho takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ho throws an off balance right hand
and Zhai counters with a nice body shot.
Ho misses with a hook. Zhai ducked under it nicely.
Zhai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Decent striking displayed by Zhai there.
Ho ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhai moves away.
Ho moves forwards but Zhai connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zhai scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhai avoids the body shot from Ho.
Ho with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ho misses with a takedown attempt - Zhai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zang Zhai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Li Kong Ho.
Zhai scores with a hook to the body. Ho takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ho's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ho throws a leg kick but Zhai moved away.
Ho swings for the body but Zhai moves out of range.
Ho misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Zhai to counter with a crisp jab.
Ho gets tackled into the cage by Zhai. Zhai maintains the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ho misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ho lands a head shot.
Ho takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zhai lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ho connects with a right hand. Zhai shakes it off.
Nice takedown defense from Zhai. No joy for Ho on that attempt.
Zhai lands a leg kick that knocks Ho off balance momentarily.
Zhai blocks a leg kick.
Zhai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Zhai.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zang Zhai showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zhai has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zang Zhai!
A relieved looking Zang Zhai thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mario Jones (ranked 1188 p4p, 161 weight class) and Lee Sin (ranked 890 p4p, 122 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jones might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Quando Quando Quando. Sin has chosen Original Nuttah as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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186 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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178 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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World class MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mario Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Lee Sin!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sin misses with a body shot
and Jones counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sin thinking.
Jones throws an off balance right hand
and Sin counters with a stiff right hand.
Sin misses with a looping right.
Jones swings for the body but Sin moves out of range.
Jones moves out of range as Sin strikes.
Jones throws a sloppy body shot
and Sin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good leg kick by Jones there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sin looks to throw the jab but Jones is out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Sin there.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones misses with a body shot.
Sin lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Sin.
Jones drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sin throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Sin throws a nice inside leg kick.
Sin rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sin lands with a light punch inside.
Sin tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Sin back against the cage.
Sin misses with the head strike.
I was talking to Jones's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Jones stalling.
Sin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sin blocks an uppercut.
Jones misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Jones.
Sin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sin fails to land.
Sin digs a right hand underneath Jones's ribcage. Jones let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones misses with an elbow strike.
Sin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jones scores with a hook to the body.
Jones throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Sin.
Sin struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones has Sin pushed against the cage.
Sin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sin misses with a body punch.
Sin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sin unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Jones! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Sin is unloading with more strikes now! Jones drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lee Sin!
Lee Sin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roger Tiddlywinks (ranked 1117 p4p, 120 weight class) and Fifth Fist (ranked 1432 p4p, 156 weight class). Tiddlywinks kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Seinfeld Intro. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roger Tiddlywinks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Fifth Fist!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fist takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Tiddlywinks misses with an uppercut.
Fist scores with a jab. Tiddlywinks acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fist sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
A right-left combo lands from Tiddlywinks.
It looks like Fifth Fist has been cut.
Tiddlywinks lands the left hand.
Tiddlywinks misses with a kick to the body.
Tiddlywinks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fist throws out the jab.
Tiddlywinks throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tiddlywinks scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
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!
Fist avoids a kick to the body.
Tiddlywinks fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fist.
Tiddlywinks has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Fist misses with a left hand
and Tiddlywinks cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roger Tiddlywinks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fist throws a lazy right hand but Tiddlywinks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tiddlywinks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fist.
Fist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tiddlywinks manages to avoid it.
Fist missing with a left hand there. Tiddlywinks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tiddlywinks blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist looks to throw the jab but Tiddlywinks is out of range.
Tiddlywinks lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Fist crumples to the floor! Tiddlywinks milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Roger Tiddlywinks!
Roger Tiddlywinks decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Fifth Fist was interviewed post fight and said 'My daddy can win ur daddy!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pele Ronaldo (ranked 743 p4p, 30 weight class) and Paul Johnson (ranked 1825 p4p, 73 weight class). Johnson has chosen Kung Fu Fighting as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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272 lbs
9 - 4 - 0 |
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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
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pele Ronaldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Paul Johnson!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson tries to clinch up.
Johnson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Ronaldo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Johnson has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ronaldo has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
We've been informed that Johnson 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.
Ronaldo dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ronaldo stalling the fight.
Ronaldo has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Johnson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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!
Ronaldo 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.
Ronaldo missing with strikes.
Johnson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Ronaldo off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Ronaldo is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Johnson preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Ronaldo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson trying to get back to his feet but Ronaldo is in full control for now.
Ronaldo throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Ronaldo throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Ronaldo patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is trying to defend against the choke here but Ronaldo has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Ronaldo Tightens the hold and Johnson taps out furiously! Ronaldo displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Pele Ronaldo!
Pele Ronaldo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Shelby (ranked 576 p4p, 77 weight class) and Daft Young (ranked 838 p4p, 106 weight class). Young has chosen Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger as his entrance music. Daft Young is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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160 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Shelby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Daft Young!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young closes the distance and pushes Shelby back into the cage.
A short right from Shelby.
A frustrated look appears on Shelby's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shelby doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Shelby breaks the clinch.
Shelby takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Young waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shelby.
Shelby moves out of range as Young strikes.
Shelby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shelby jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Shelby finds it's way through Young's defenses.
Shelby misses the shot to the body.
Young tries to counter with a clinch but Shelby shakes him off and moves away.
Young throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shelby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Young misses.
Young takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shelby stuns Young with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
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!
Shelby jabs Young to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab from Young.
Young dodges the punch combination from Shelby.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shelby swings for the body but Young moves out of range.
Young lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Young rushes Shelby and presses him up against the cage.
Shelby cracks Young with a nice body shot.
Young scores with a shot to the side of Shelby's head.
Shelby cracks Young with a nice body shot.
Shelby tries a body shot but Young blocks it.
Young misses with a body punch.
Young misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Shelby on the inside.
Young working aggressively here.
Shelby takes a shot to the head.
Young blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Young.
Young tries to throw a body punch but Shelby avoids it by throwing Young back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Young.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shelby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Young's elbow.
Shelby can't break the clinch.
Young lands with a light punch inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shelby breaks from the clinch.
Shelby throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Young sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Young misses with a head kick.
A shot to the body from Shelby misses
and Young counters by clinching up.
Shelby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Young.
Young has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Shelby seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Young can turn it around.
Young goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shelby has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Young keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shelby's efforts to push away.
Shelby has had enough of the clinch but Young keeps him there for the moment.
Young lands a hook that snaps the head of Shelby backwards.
Young prevents a body shot from Shelby.
Young working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shelby.
Young lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shelby tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shelby.
Shelby is trying to break the clinch but Young has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shelby blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Young tries to throw a body punch but Shelby avoids it by throwing Young back against the cage.
Young has a couple of punches blocked by Shelby.
Shelby has had enough of the clinch but Young keeps him there for the moment.
Shelby tries to work over Young's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Young pushes Shelby back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Young prevents a body shot from Shelby.
Young prevents a body shot from Shelby.
Young misses with a punch to the body.
Young lands with a short shot to the head.
Young blocking some punches.
Young misses with a body punch.
Shelby has a couple of punches blocked by Young.
Young lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shelby working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Shelby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shelby throws out a loose jab but Young uses good head movement to avoid it.
Young just misses with a punch to the body.
Shelby is looking to counter punch.
Young on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Young misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shelby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shelby working aggressively here.
Young blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Young.
Shelby struggles to land a body shot inside as Young controls his hands.
Shelby pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Young punishes Shelby's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice jab there from Shelby.
Shelby lands a jab to Young's midsection.
Tommy Shelby seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shelby throws a right hand that misses
enabling Young to counter with a crisp jab.
Shelby is rocked!
Shelby rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Young counters with a huge left! Shelby is in big trouble! He's backing up but Young isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Shelby from any more damage. A dominating finish by Young!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daft Young!
A very excited looking Daft Young made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Noob Saibot (ranked 361 p4p, 44 weight class) and Yaniv Schulmann (ranked 1520 p4p, 162 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
41 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Noob Saibot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
32 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yaniv Schulmann!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saibot buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Saibot throws a big shot that misses.
Saibot loads up on a big right hand but Schulmann slips the punch.
Saibot fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Schulmann checks it well.
Schulmann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Schulmann.
Schulmann feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Saibots jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Saibot avoids a kick to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Schulmann checks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Saibot. That snapped Schulmann's head back.
Schulmann throws a leg kick but Saibot checks it.
Saibot changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Schulmann. Saibot does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice uppercut lands for Saibot. That snapped Schulmann's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saibot. Schulmann does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Schulmann misses.
And Saibot counters with a quick kick to the body but Schulmann blocks it.
Saibot moves out of range of the leg kick from Schulmann.
Saibot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saibot throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saibot throws a low kick but it's checked well by Schulmann.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schulmann tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saibot is able to avoid easily.
Schulmann slips a jab from Saibot.
Schulmann scores with the left hand. Saibot knows he should have avoided that one.
Saibot drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Saibot lands a two punch combo.
Schulmann throws a jab but it's blocked by Saibot.
Schulmann takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Saibot throws an overhand right that lands on Schulmann's shoulder, as Schulmann tries to avoid the shot.
Schulmann is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Saibot throws out a leg kick but Schulmann moves out of range and Saibot only half commits.
Saibot swings widly with a right hand
and Schulmann counters with a good low kick that Saibot was not able to check.
Saibot turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Saibot checks a low kick from Schulmann.
Saibot tries to counter with a takedown but Schulmann is quick to defend against it.
Saibot misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Schulmann counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schulmann jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Schulmann staying out of range there.
Schulmann misses with an uppercut. Saibot saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saibot slips a jab from Schulmann.
Schulmann connects with a looping right hand.
Schulmann walks into a straight right hand from Saibot.
We've been hearing reports that Saibot has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That kick from Schulmann tenderised Saibot's leg. Saibot is trying to keep his angry face on.
Schulmann scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A big right from Schulmann misses.
Schulmann takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Saibot keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Schulmann.
Schulmann throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saibot with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Schulmann feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Saibots jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Schulmann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A combination from Saibot does no damage.
Saibot ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saibot thumps Schulmann with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saibot sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Saibot takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Schulmann scores with a takedown into Saibot's guard.
Saibot controls Schulmann momentarily but Schulmann frees himself.
Saibot might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Schulmann wants to control from the top but Saibot keeps moving.
Saibot manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Schulmann manages to get himself to full guard.
Saibot is working Schulmann over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Saibot working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Schulmann's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schulmann 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.
Schulmann is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Saibot defends well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Saibot's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Schulmann trying to control the position.
Saibot wants to control from the top but Schulmann keeps moving.
Saibot wants to pass the guard but Schulmann is keeping the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saibot works over Schulmann with some ground and pound from guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Saibot works over Schulmann with some ground and pound from guard.
Schulmann scrambles and gets back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Yaniv Schulmann will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Saibot throws a head kick that misses.
Schulmann tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Schulmann moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Schulmann takes a swing at Saibot's ribcage but misses.
Schulmann throws a big shot that misses.
Schulmann doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Schulmann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Schulmann lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Saibot circles away quickly and effectively.
Saibot is looking to counter punch.
Saibot takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Schulmann gets a takedown into half guard.
Saibot is looking to control Schulmann's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saibot avoid being mounted?
Schulmann missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saibot wants to get back to full guard.
Schulmann is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Saibot is trying to maintain the position but Schulmann is very close to passing his half guard.
Schulmann wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saibot keeps working.
Saibot works his way to full guard. Good work.
Schulmann in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Saibot is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Saibot utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
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.
Schulmann in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Saibot escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Schulmann gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Schulmann preventing the sweep.
Saibot is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Schulmann defends well.
Schulmann lands a couple of digs.
Schulmann being controlled here momentarily.
Saibot keeping full guard, as Schulmann tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saibot had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Schulmann defends it easily.
Saibot is trying to keep Schulmann in close.
Saibot has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Schulmann is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Saibot.
Schulmann lands a nice forearm strike.
Saibot can't do much from the bottom here.
Schulmann takes a little break here. Saibot wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saibot is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Schulmann working the ground and pound but Saibot is defending the strikes.
Saibot is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Schulmann's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Schulmann missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Yaniv Schulmann has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schulmann wants to take a breather but Saibot is having none of it.
Saibot is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Schulmann is trying to control the action in half guard but Saibot is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yaniv Schulmann showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Schulmann scores with the left hand. Saibot knows he should have avoided that one.
Schulmann has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Schulmann keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Schulmann darts in and clinches Saibot up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Saibot.
Schulmann works on Saibot's body with a couple of short punches.
Schulmann is trying to force a seperation but Saibot has the dominant position.
Schulmann is pressed up against the cage. Saibot has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Schulmann down to the mat. Schulmann avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Saibot throws a low kick, looking for Schulmann's leg but Schulmann calmly moves out of range.
Schulmann scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Saibot scores with a shot to the body.
Saibot throws out a powerful jab.
Saibot throws a front kick aimed at Schulmann's knee but Schulmann avoids it well.
Schulmann scores with a jab to the body.
Schulmann misses with a leg kick
and Saibot counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schulmann uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saibot.
Saibot ducks under a wild hook from Schulmann.
A little feinted left hand from Saibot on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saibot misses with a straight right.
Schulmann has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saibot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schulmann was well out of range. Poor timing from Saibot.
Saibot scores with a leg kick.
Schulmann pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saibot throws a nice outside leg kick.
Schulmann throws a solid leg kick but Saibot takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Schulmann.
Saibot moves out of range of the body kick from Schulmann.
Saibot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Schulmann lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Saibot takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Schulmann misses with a series of wild punches.
A little feinted left hand from Saibot on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Schulmann throws a wild body kick that Saibot sees coming a mile off.
A little feinted left hand from Saibot on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Saibot avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Noob Saibot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saibot tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Schulmann was well out of range. Poor timing from Saibot.
Saibot dips to his left and cracks Schulmann with an uppercut!
A solid leg kick lands there for Schulmann.
Saibot scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saibot working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Schulmann desperately trying to maintain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schulmann is trying to maintain the position but Saibot is very close to passing his half guard.
Saibot is looking for a kimura but Schulmann is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Saibot to get the leverage.
Schulmann wants to control but Saibot is keeping busy.
Saibot looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Schulmann with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Schulmann is trying to maintain the position but Saibot is very close to passing his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saibot seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Schulmann does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Schulmann works his way to full guard. Good work.
Schulmann keeping full guard, as Saibot tries to pass.
Saibot stopping the sweep attempt from Schulmann.
Schulmann looking for a guillotine here but Saibot defends easily.
Saibot working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Schulmann's head.
Saibot lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saibot distracts Schulmann with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Schulmann is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Schulmann is trying to control the position but Saibot postures up.
Schulmann looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saibot is one step ahead there.
Yaniv Schulmann is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Schulmann is trying to control the position from the bottom.
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 Noob Saibot.
Well Schulmann 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yaniv Schulmann!
Yaniv Schulmann decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Pearson (ranked 390 p4p, 19 weight class) and Natural Born Killer (ranked 1296 p4p, 65 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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145 lbs
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World class MT
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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 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Pearson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Natural Born Killer!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Pearson.
Killer lands an overhand right.
Pearson throws the kick towards the body but Killer avoids it.
Killer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pearson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pearson clobbers Killer with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Pearson misses with a wild combination.
Pearson digs a good hook to Killer's body.
Killer lands a jab to Pearson's midsection.
Pearson looks to land a left hand but Killer moved out of range nicely.
A little jabbing left from Killer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pearson misses with a body kick.
Killer on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Pearson.
Killer misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pearson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pearson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Killer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It appears Pearson was looking to counter with a kick there.
A swing and a miss from Pearson.
Killer digs a good body shot into Pearson's ribs.
Killer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Killer darts in and clinches Pearson up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson working aggressively here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Killer obliges.
Pearson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Killer struggles to land a body shot inside as Pearson controls his hands.
Killer looking to throw knees to the head but Pearson is blocking nicely.
Pearson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Killer lands a body punch.
Pearson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Killer backwards.
Killer avoids a wild elbow strike from Pearson.
A body shot lands from Pearson.
Pearson tries to throw a body punch but Killer avoids it by throwing Pearson back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Killer.
Pearson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Killer blocks it with crossed arms.
Killer misses with a knee strike.
Killer blocks a body shot from Pearson.
Pearson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Killer lands with a left to the head.
Pearson lands a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pearson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Killer's elbow.
Killer swings wildly with an uppercut but Pearson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pearson misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Pearson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Killer prevents a body shot from Pearson.
Pearson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pearson struggles to land a body shot inside as Killer controls his hands.
Pearson throws a head punch that misses.
Pearson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pearson misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Pearson.
Pearson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pearson missing with knees to the body.
Killer takes a shot to the head.
Killer with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pearson gets through Killer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Killer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Killer misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Pearson.
Killer presses Pearson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Killer misses with a body punch.
Pearson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Killer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer misses with a knee to the head.
Killer tries to work over Pearson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Killer lands a good knee to the midsection. Pearson won't want to take too many of those.
Pearson pushes off an throws an elbow but Killer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pearson can't find room to land a body shot as Killer controls the action.
Pearson tries a body shot but Killer blocks it.
Killer tries to throw a body punch but Pearson avoids it by throwing Killer back against the cage.
Pearson lands with a short shot to the head.
Killer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Killer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Killer avoiding damage as Pearson throws knees to the body.
Pearson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short right from Pearson.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Killer.
Killer prevents a body shot from Pearson.
Pearson lands an elbow just above Killer 's eye.
Killer tries to land a knee to the head but Pearson blocks with his arms.
Pearson lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pearson takes a shot to the head.
Pearson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pearson can't find room to land a body shot as Killer controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pearson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pearson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pearson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Killer trying to land knees to the body.
Pearson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pearson lands a damaging elbow.
Pearson misses with a punch to the body.
Killer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Killer struggles to land a body shot inside as Pearson controls his hands.
Pearson lands an elbow inside that Killer shrugs off.
Killer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pearson misses with some punches.
Killer avoids a wild elbow strike from Pearson.
Killer breaks the clinch.
Pearson looks to land a body kick but Killer moved away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pearson digs a good hook to Killer's body.
Killer looks to land a right hand but Pearson moved out of range.
Pearson looks to land a left hand but Killer moved out of range nicely.
Killer walks into a stiff left hand from Pearson.
Pearson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Pearson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch but Killer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Killer clinches up against the cage.
Pearson throws a punch but it's blocked by Killer.
Pearson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Killer can do to turn this around?
Pearson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Killer misses with a punch on the inside.
Pearson lands an elbow inside that Killer shrugs off.
Killer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pearson.
Johnny Pearson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Killer.
Pearson managing to block the knees to the body from Killer.
Killer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Killer fails to land.
Killer lands a good knee to the midsection. Pearson won't want to take too many of those.
Killer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Killer dodges an elbow strike from Pearson.
Killer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pearson.
Killer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pearson backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Killer with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Killer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pearson is defending well for now.
Pearson misses with a body punch.
Pearson tries to throw a body punch but Killer avoids it by throwing Pearson back against the cage.
Pearson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Pearson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Killer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pearson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Killer avoiding damage as Pearson throws knees to the body.
Killer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Killer lands a shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Pearson.
Killer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pearson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pearson misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pearson.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pearson.
Pearson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Killer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pearson can't find room to land a body shot as Killer controls the action.
A short uppercut from Killer.
Pearson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Killer lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Oh Pearson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pearson throws an elbow that misses.
Killer landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Pearson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Pearson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Killer lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearson trying to land knees to the body.
Pearson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pearson trying to land knees to the body.
Pearson misses with an elbow strike.
Killer lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Killer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Killer unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Pearson! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Killer is unloading with more strikes now! Pearson drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Natural Born Killer!
An out of breath Natural Born Killer thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Wayne Gracie (ranked 201 p4p, 7 weight class) and Dante Cross Furia (ranked 700 p4p, 29 weight class). Gracie comes to the cage accompanied by Thriller by Michael Jackson. Cross Furia is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Vivaldi's Winter. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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265 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Wayne Gracie!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
31 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dante Cross Furia!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross Furia has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cross Furia misses with a punch on the inside.
Cross Furia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cross Furia tries to work over Gracie's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cross Furia swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cross Furia misses with the head strike.
Cross Furia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
Gracie pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gracie lands a right hand.
Gracie lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cross Furia.
Cross Furia throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Cross Furia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cross Furia dodges an elbow strike from Gracie.
Cross Furia lands a body punch.
Cross Furia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cross Furia tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cross Furia scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cross Furia backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross Furia throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Gracie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cross Furia scores with a shoulder strike.
Cross Furia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cross Furia throws a head punch that misses.
Cross Furia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cross Furia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cross Furia tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
Gracie breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Gracie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gracie connects with a right hand. Cross Furia shakes it off.
Gracie avoids the body shot from Cross Furia.
Gracie has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Gracie takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Gracie misses with a looping right.
Gracie circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cross Furia will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cross Furia connects with a nice looking jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross Furia instigates a clinch.
Gracie misses with a punch on the inside.
Cross Furia has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Gracie seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cross Furia can turn it around.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cross Furia misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Gracie.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Cross Furia lands with a right to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cross Furia.
Gracie fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gracie tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cross Furia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cross Furia lands with a short shot to the head.
Cross Furia misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Cross Furia.
Cross Furia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie throws a punch but it's blocked by Cross Furia.
Cross Furia working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross Furia misses with a punch on the inside.
Gracie lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cross Furia backwards.
Cross Furia swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cross Furia lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cross Furia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gracie is trying to push Cross Furia away but Cross Furia has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Cross Furia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Cross Furia pushes Gracie back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cross Furia scores with a shoulder strike.
Cross Furia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cross Furia misses with a punch to the body.
Cross Furia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cross Furia lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cross Furia has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Cross Furia tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Cross Furia back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gracie.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Cross Furia.
Cross Furia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Gracie scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cross Furia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cross Furia tries to land a knee to the head but Gracie blocks with his arms.
Cross Furia misses with a body punch.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cross Furia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cross Furia working aggressively here.
Cross Furia working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cross Furia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cross Furia landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Gracie working aggressively here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cross Furia misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Cross Furia.
Cross Furia misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Cross Furia 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.
Cross Furia keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cross Furia checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cross Furia scores with the left hand. Gracie knows he should have avoided that one.
Cross Furia forces Gracie back against the cage and clinches.
Cross Furia throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
Cross Furia has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Gracie makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cross Furia swings wildly with an uppercut but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Cross Furia.
Cross Furia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gracie lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gracie working aggressively here.
Cross Furia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gracie or not.
Cross Furia misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gracie.
Gracie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross Furia 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.
Gracie throws the kick towards the body but Cross Furia avoids it.
Cross Furia connects with an inside leg kick.
Cross Furia on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cross Furia wants to clinch up but Gracie keeps it at a distance.
Gracie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cross Furia closes the distance and clinches.
Cross Furia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cross Furia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gracie avoids it.
Cross Furia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracie.
Cross Furia misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cross Furia misses with the head strike.
A short right from Cross Furia on the inside.
Cross Furia has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Cross Furia misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Cross Furia.
A right hook to the body lands for Cross Furia.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Cross Furia.
Cross Furia lands with a short shot to the head.
Dante Cross Furia seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cross Furia lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Gracie misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cross Furia working aggressively here.
Cross Furia misses with a punch to the body.
Cross Furia misses with a punch to the body.
Gracie throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cross Furias head.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gracie.
It looks like Dante Cross Furia has been cut.
Cross Furia misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cross Furia swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gracie breaks the clinch.
Gracie attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cross Furia has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gracie takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Gracie is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Cross Furia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Donk. Cross Furia catches Gracie right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cross Furia.
Gracie moves out of range as Cross Furia throws a body kick.
As Cross Furia backs away, Gracie returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gracie keeps the fight on the outside.
Gracie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cross Furia tries to clinch
enabling Gracie to counter with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by Gracie.
Gracie attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Cross Furia tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gracie is looking to slow Cross Furia down with leg kicks.
Gracie takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gracie motions for Cross Furia to come forward. Gracie throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dante Cross Furia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cross Furia keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cross Furia checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cross Furia is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gracie is looking to score with low kicks.
Cross Furia throws a head kick that half lands.
Cross Furia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gracie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to chop away at Cross Furia's legs.
Cross Furia connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cross Furia tries to clinch up.
Cross Furia walks into a straight right hand from Gracie.
Cross Furia has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Cross Furia fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gracie, pushing him back against the cage.
Gracie has a couple of punches blocked by Cross Furia.
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cross Furia avoids a kick to the body.
Cross Furia replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Gracie blocks it well.
Gracie closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
John Wayne Gracie is winning the standup battle so far.
Gracie throws a body punch but Cross Furia moves out of range.
Cross Furia is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Gracie tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gracie throws a chopping leg kick but Cross Furia manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cross Furia was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Gracie sets himself, and Cross Furia steps forward looking for the clinch! Gracie avoids it this time.
Cross Furia sizes up Gracie with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cross Furia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dante Cross Furia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dante Cross Furia's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Gracie walks forward, straight into a front kick from Cross Furia.
Cross Furia connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Cross Furia checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Cross Furia is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Cross Furia checks a leg kick nicely.
Cross Furia tries a quick counter leg kick but Gracie is wise to it.
Cross Furia wants to slow Gracie down by chopping away at his legs.
Gracie changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Cross Furia closes the distance and clinches.
Cross Furia gets through Gracie's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cross Furia tries to throw a body punch but Gracie avoids it by throwing Cross Furia back against the cage.
Gracie misses with a body punch.
Cross Furia throws a punch but it's blocked by Gracie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross Furia has a couple of punches blocked by Gracie.
Gracie lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cross Furia backwards.
Gracie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie moves away from the strike by Cross Furia.
Gracie throws an overhand right that lands on Cross Furia's shoulder, as Cross Furia tries to avoid the shot.
Gracie takes one to the chin there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gracie darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gracie has managed to clinch.
Gracie's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie lands a leg kick that knocks Cross Furia off balance momentarily.
Cross Furia cracks Gracie with an open hand slap.
Gracie looks to land a left hand but Cross Furia moved out of range nicely.
Gracie tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cross Furia was well out of range. Poor timing from Gracie.
Cross Furia tries to counter with a clinch but Gracie shakes him off and moves away.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cross Furia crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Gracie - the referee stops the clock and Cross Furia gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Gracie. Cross Furia manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Gracie throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gracie.
Cross Furia throws a sloppy head kick and Gracie moves out of range easily.
It looked like Gracie wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gracie misses with a body kick.
Gracie lands a nice looking kick to the body. Cross Furia takes a step back to recover.
Gracie throws a leg kick which misses Cross Furia's front leg but catches the back leg as Cross Furia tries to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cross Furia tries to clinch up.
Gracie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gracie throws a chopping leg kick but Cross Furia manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gracie blocks a leg kick.
Cross Furia doesn't manage to clinch there - Gracie circles away.
Gracie lands with a straight right. Cross Furia didn't see that one coming.
Cross Furia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cross Furia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cross Furia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gracie.
Cross Furia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cross Furia.
Gracie takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gracie blocks the body kick.
Gracie throws a body kick that misses.
Cross Furia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Gracie momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cross Furia.
Cross Furia pivots, looking for a leg kick but Gracie is out of range and Cross Furia settles back down.
Cross Furia lands a slapping body shot.
Cross Furia stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gracie.
Cross Furia looks to land a left hand but Gracie moved out of range nicely.
Cross Furia misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gracie is looking to slow Cross Furia down with leg kicks.
Cross Furia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gracie throws a leg kick but Cross Furia sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gracie finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Gracie clobbers Cross Furia with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gracie takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Cross Furia moves into the clinch.
Cross Furia digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cross Furia pushes Gracie back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cross Furia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gracie's elbow.
Cross Furia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Gracie avoids it.
Cross Furia blocking some punches.
Gracie prevents a body shot from Cross Furia.
Cross Furia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cross Furia lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gracie.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cross Furia lands a right hand.
A short left from Gracie.
Cross Furia blocks an uppercut.
Gracie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gracie throws a chopping leg kick but Cross Furia manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gracie lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cross Furia closes the distance and clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Dante Cross Furia just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Dante Cross Furia's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Cross Furia with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cross Furia checks a leg kick.
Gracie throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cross Furia sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gracie thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie misses with a looping right.
Cross Furia closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gracie misses with a body punch.
Cross Furia presses Gracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cross Furia tries a body shot but Gracie blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Cross Furia fails to land.
Cross Furia lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross Furia lands a nice shot to the body.
Gracie blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cross Furia putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Gracie in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Cross Furia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cross Furia is working Gracie over against the cage.
Nice body punch from Cross Furia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross Furia landing knees to the body.
Gracie blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cross Furia.
Cross Furia misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cross Furia fails to land.
Cross Furia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
Cross Furia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gracie takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cross Furia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cross Furia lands a left hand.
A short right from Cross Furia on the inside.
Cross Furia lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cross Furia blocks a body shot from Gracie.
Gracie manages to break the clinch.
Dante Cross Furia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cross Furia throws a quick inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cross Furia misses with a double jab
and Gracie counters with an outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross Furia lands with a straight right. Gracie didn't see that one coming.
Gracie throws a low kick but Cross Furia moves out of range easily.
Cross Furia throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Cross Furia digs a good hook to Gracie's body.
Cross Furia scores with a jab. Gracie acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cross Furia lands with an overhand left.
Gracie is rocked!
Cross Furia cracks Gracie on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Gracie falls backwards against the cage. Cross Furia follows up with more strikes that drop Gracie to his knees. Cross Furia keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Gracie! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dante Cross Furia!
Dante Cross Furia is the new super heavyweight champion!
A victorious Dante Cross Furia thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eksem Von Ketler (ranked 162 p4p, 7 weight class) and Barack Obama (ranked 222 p4p, 10 weight class). Von Ketler comes to the cage accompanied by Bonecracker- Shocore. This should be fireworks!
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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
18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eksem Von Ketler!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barack Obama!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Ketler throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Obama was covering up waiting for the punch and Von Ketler finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Von Ketler advances to half guard.
Von Ketler is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Obama 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.
Obama is doing well to control the position and prevent Von Ketler from advancing to side control.
Von Ketler seems to be looking for submissions.
Von Ketler prevents Obama from improving his position.
Von Ketler slips a nice elbow through Obama's hands, connecting with Obama's forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Obama.
Obama wants to sweep but no luck.
Von Ketler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Von Ketler is in close to Obama's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Ketler with a nice head shot there.
Von Ketler passes into half guard.
Obama wants to get back to full guard.
Von Ketler trying to pass the guard but Obama defending well.
Nice strikes from Von Ketler there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Ketler tries to pass to full mount but Obama defends it.
Von Ketler lands strikes from half guard.
Von Ketler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Obama is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Von Ketler's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Von Ketler's back!
Obama patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Von Ketler is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Midnight MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Obama is persistently looking for the submission but Von Ketler is defending it well.
Obama controlling well, preventing Von Ketler from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler manages to reverse the position and now he's in Obama's guard. Nice work there by Von Ketler.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obama can't keep his opponent in guard - Von Ketler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Obama on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Obama is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Obama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Von Ketler lands with a punch from half guard.
Von Ketler slips a nice elbow through Obama's hands, connecting with Obama's forehead.
Von Ketler lands strikes from half guard.
Von Ketler scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Obama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Von Ketler wants to pass to mount but Obama is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obama is looking to improve his position.
Von Ketler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Von Ketler working Obama over with strikes.
Von Ketler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Obama gets full guard.
Von Ketler trying to control the position from guard on top but Obama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Ketler working some strikes from top position.
Von Ketler wants to pass the guard but Obama is keeping the position.
Von Ketler pushing down on Obama's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Von Ketler scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Von Ketler working over Obama with some ground and pound. Obama looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Obama manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Von Ketler postures up.
Von Ketler wants to stand and escape but instead Obama has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Von Ketler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Obama gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Obama works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Von Ketler tries to roll over but Obama keeps him under control.
Von Ketler moves into full guard.
Von Ketler keeping full guard, as Obama tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eksem Von Ketler dominated that round.
That's time! Von Ketler's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Obama takes the fight into the clinch.
Von Ketler lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Von Ketler misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Obama.
A right hook to the body lands for Obama.
Von Ketler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Barack Obama has been cut.
Obama working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Von Ketler.
Von Ketler lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Von Ketler fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Ketler.
Obama blocks a body shot from Von Ketler.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Von Ketler just misses with a elbow thrown towards Obama's brow.
Obama doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Obama swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Ketler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obama throws a punch but it's blocked by Von Ketler.
Obama blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Obama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Von Ketler's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Obama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Ketler changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Obama fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Von Ketler lands a nice shot that snaps Obama's head back.
Obama ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Obama takes the fight into the clinch.
Von Ketler lands an uppercut.
Von Ketler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obama avoids a wild elbow strike from Von Ketler.
Obama blocks a body shot from Von Ketler.
Obama has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Von Ketler after a bit of a struggle.
Von Ketler swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Obama blocking some punches.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
Von Ketler misses with the head strike.
Von Ketler throws an elbow but it misses.
Von Ketler blocking some punches.
Obama is pressed up against the cage. Von Ketler has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Obama down to the mat. Obama avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obama was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Ketler.
Obama tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Von Ketler paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Obama forces Von Ketler back against the cage and clinches.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Obama.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Obama avoids the elbow strike from Von Ketler, against the cage.
Von Ketler lands a body punch.
Obama is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Von Ketler gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Von Ketler is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Eksem Von Ketler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barack Obama.
A right hook to the body lands for Obama.
Obama dodges an elbow strike from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Obama can do to turn this around?
A short left from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler tries to stall but Obama uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nice body punch from Obama - that landed with a thud.
Von Ketler lands an elbow inside that Obama shrugs off.
With the fighters up against the cage, Von Ketler throws an elbow but misses.
Obama is trying to trip Von Ketler. He has hold of a leg but Von Ketler is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Obama persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Obama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Ketler is keeping the position for now.
Von Ketler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Obama's head.
Von Ketler connects with a couple of short punches.
Von Ketler avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Von Ketler stands and throws Obama's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Von Ketler grinds an elbow into Obama's temple.
Von Ketler working the head with strikes.
Eksem Von Ketler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Obama is looking to reverse the position.
Von Ketler wants to control but Obama is keeping him busy.
Von Ketler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Obama some visible discomfort.
Obama is looking to regain half guard here but Von Ketler keeps moving and retains side control.
Von Ketler wants to control but Obama is keeping him busy.
Obama is looking to reverse the position.
Check out the look on Von Ketler's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Von Ketler thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Von Ketler wants to control for a moment but Obama uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Obama trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eksem Von Ketler dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Barack Obama's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Von Ketler throws a lazy uppercut
and Obama counters with a straight right hand.
Obama doesn't manage to clinch there - Von Ketler circles away.
Obama plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Obama drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Obama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Von Ketler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Von Ketler keeping moving, preventing Obama from controlling successfully.
Obama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Ketler is keeping the position for now.
Obama trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Ketler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Von Ketler keeping moving, preventing Obama from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Von Ketler lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Obama tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Von Ketler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Obama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Von Ketler passes into half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Von Ketler connects with a nice short shot to Obama's temple.
Von Ketler working Obama over with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler wants to pass to mount but Obama is defending the position.
Von Ketler slips a nice elbow through Obama's hands, connecting with Obama's forehead.
Von Ketler drops an elbow to the side of Obama's head.
Ground and pound from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler wants to free his trapped foot but Obama is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Obama on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Obama is not content to let Von Ketler control the position.
Obama is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Obama on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Obama moves into full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obama 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.
Von Ketler trying to control the position from guard on top but Obama is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Von Ketler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Von Ketler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Von Ketler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Von Ketler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Obama is trying to keep Von Ketler in close.
Obama has momentary wrist control but Von Ketler slips an elbow through the middle.
Von Ketler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Von Ketler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Obama swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Obama is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Von Ketler is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obama is looking to take a break and control but Von Ketler is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Von Ketler won't allow Obama to pass to mount.
Von Ketler wants to improve his position but Obama is controlling well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Obama is looking to advance position but Von Ketler won't allow it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Eksem Von Ketler did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Barack Obama's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Von Ketler fails with an attempt to clinch.
Von Ketler changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Obama displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Von Ketler.
Von Ketler chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Obama can pounce on him.
Von Ketler misses with a right hand
and Von Ketler takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Von Ketler tries to close the distance and clinch up but Obama swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Von Ketler tries to clinch but Obama moves out of range.
Obama misses with a takedown
enabling Von Ketler to counter with a crisp jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Obama. Von Ketler does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Ketler drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Obama is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
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 looking to take a break and control but Obama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Obama sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Ketler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Obama with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Von Ketler seems to be working for a kimura but Obama defends the submission attempt.
Von Ketler lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Von Ketler thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Obama's head.
Obama tries to roll over but Von Ketler keeps him under control.
Obama gets back to full guard.
Obama trying to control the position.
Obama has momentary wrist control but Von Ketler slips an elbow through the middle.
Obama wants to sweep here but Von Ketler controlling him for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obama has a closed guard, preventing Von Ketler from standing up.
Obama can't keep his opponent in guard - Von Ketler advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Von Ketler wants to lay and pray for a moment but Obama keeps working.
Obama wants to control but Von Ketler is keeping busy.
Von Ketler lands strikes from half guard.
Ground and pound from Von Ketler.
Obama makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Obama.
Obama looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Von Ketler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler forces his way into half guard.
Von Ketler working over Obama with some ground and pound. Obama looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Obama is pressing down on Von Ketler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Obama bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Von Ketler's guard.
Von Ketler is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Von Ketler keeping moving, preventing Obama from controlling successfully.
Obama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Von Ketler is keeping the position for now.
Von Ketler is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Obama is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler is trying to hold Obama in close to prevent damage but Obama has managed to pass into half guard.
Obama is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Von Ketler moves into full guard.
Obama is looking to pass into half guard but Von Ketler pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Von Ketler is in guard.
Von Ketler postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Von Ketler lands a couple of elbows.
Von Ketler landing some decent shots from guard.
Von Ketler would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Obama is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Von Ketler is aware though and is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Eksem Von Ketler had his way with Barack Obama in that round.
The cut man is working on Barack Obama's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Obama uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Von Ketler has time to react.
Obama tries to close the distance and clinch but Von Ketler swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Obama shoots for a takedown but Von Ketler saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Von Ketler seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Obama thuds his right hand into Von Ketler's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Von Ketler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Obama was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Ketler.
Obama shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Von Ketler napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Von Ketler sneaks out the side door and pushes Obama away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Obama scores with a jab to the jaw.
Von Ketler changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Obama tries to avoid it but Von Ketler manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Obama to the ground. Obama escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Von Ketler moves into the clinch.
Obama working aggressively here.
Von Ketler blocking some punches.
Obama lands a body shot in the clinch.
Von Ketler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Von Ketler throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Ketler.
Von Ketler is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Ketler pushes off an throws an elbow but Obama leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Von Ketler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Obamas head.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Obama.
A short uppercut from Von Ketler.
Obama keeps control of Von Ketler as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Eksem Von Ketler has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Von Ketler gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Von Ketler gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Obama looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Von Ketler looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Obama with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Von Ketler working over Obama with some ground and pound. Obama looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Obama is trying to control but can't.
Obama is looking to improve his position.
Von Ketler working over Obama with some ground and pound. Obama looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Ketler prevents Obama from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Von Ketler lands a nice short elbow.
Von Ketler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Von Ketler lands a nice short elbow.
Obama is trying to maintain the position but Von Ketler is very close to passing his half guard.
Obama has a hand on Von Ketler's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Von Ketler takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Obama is trying desperately to improve position.
Von Ketler cracks Obama with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Ketler with good strikes from the mount here!
Von Ketler lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Obama hang on?
Obama is rocked!
Von Ketler postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Obama in real trouble here! The ref calls for Obama to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eksem Von Ketler!
Eksem Von Ketler retains his bantamweight title!
Eksem Von Ketler made sure to mention his sponsor, Aspire Clothing in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Larson Picker (ranked 158 p4p, 24 weight class) and Matt Kuchar (ranked 247 p4p, 37 weight class). Kuchar has chosen 21 Savage - No Heart as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Larson Picker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Kuchar!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuchar tries to land a leg kick but Picker saw it coming and moves away.
Picker moves out of range as Kuchar strikes.
Kuchar connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
It looks like Larson Picker has been cut.
Kuchar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Matt Kuchar has been cut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kuchar.
Kuchar throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Picker's head.
Donk. Picker catches Kuchar right on the button with a cross.
Picker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kuchar. Kuchar obviously looking to wear him down.
Kuchar throws a series of punches but Picker moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kuchar, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Picker.
Kuchar tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Picker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuchar cracks Picker with a good jab.
Picker has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Kuchar motions for Picker to come forward. Kuchar throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kuchar gets tackled into the cage by Picker. Picker maintains the clinch.
Kuchar can't find room to land a body shot as Picker controls the action.
Picker working aggressively here.
Kuchar lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuchar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Picker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Picker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Picker.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Kuchar.
Kuchar lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kuchar lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Picker swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuchar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Picker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kuchar blocks an uppercut.
Kuchar lands a hook that snaps the head of Picker backwards.
Picker has a couple of punches blocked by Kuchar.
Kuchar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Picker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Picker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Picker has a couple of punches blocked by Kuchar.
Picker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Picker fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Picker throws a head punch that misses.
Kuchar blocking some punches.
Kuchar missing with knees to the body.
Picker lands a nice uppercut.
Kuchar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Picker throws a head punch that misses.
Picker misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuchar.
Picker misses with a punch on the inside.
Kuchar lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Picker.
Picker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kuchar throws an elbow but it misses.
Picker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kuchar lands a damaging elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Picker fails to land.
Picker swings wildly with an uppercut but Kuchar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kuchar missing with knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuchar throws a head punch that misses.
Kuchar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Picker misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kuchar.
A shot in the inside from Kuchar.
A head punch on the inside from Picker fails to land.
Kuchar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kuchar lands a body shot.
Kuchar lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Kuchar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Picker misses with some punches.
Kuchar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Kuchar.
Kuchar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kuchar gets through Picker's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Picker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Picker fails to land.
Kuchar misses with a knee to the head.
Kuchar lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Picker lands a hook that snaps the head of Kuchar backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Picker has had enough of the clinch but Kuchar keeps him there for the moment.
Kuchar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuchar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Picker lands with a right to the head.
Kuchar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kuchar lands a shoulder strike.
Kuchar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kuchar lands an elbow inside.
Picker throws a head punch that misses.
Kuchar blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Picker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Kuchar.
Picker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kuchar backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kuchar.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kuchar blocking some punches.
Picker misses with the head strike.
Picker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Picker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Picker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Matt Kuchar will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Kuchar! Picker is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Matt Kuchar!
Matt Kuchar thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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