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Torcida 41 - PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gary Glitter (ranked 24050 p4p, 776 weight class) and Bolan Drung (ranked 5771 p4p, 646 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Big heart |
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gary Glitter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bolan Drung!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glitter manages to avoid it.
Drung fails with an attempt to clinch.
Donk. Drung catches Glitter right on the button with a cross.
Drung lands with an overhand left.
Drung jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Drung pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Glitter misses with a wild combination.
Drung uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Glitter.
Drung appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Drung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Glitter was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Glitter misses with a double jab.
Glitter slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drung throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Drung lands a jab to the head.
Drung tries to close the distance and clinch up but Glitter swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Glitter throws a jab when Drung was well out of range.
Drung changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bolan Drung seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glitter uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Drung.
Drung misses the shot to the body.
Glitter is looking for a counter combo.
Drung fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Glitter manages to avoid it.
Drung throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Glitter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Drung.
Drung throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drung scores with a jab to the head.
Drung instigates a clinch.
Glitter wants to break free but Drung has control.
The referee calls for Drung to work.
Glitter tries to circle away but Drung has him pinned against the cage.
Glitter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Drung is looking to control Glitter's arms but Glitter gets an underhook and turns him. Now Drung has his back to the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Drung as Glitter tries to tie him up.
Drung lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Glitter backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drung just leaning against Glitter, taking a breather.
A bit of stalling here from Drung.
A head punch on the inside from Drung fails to land.
Glitter tries to stall but Drung uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Glitter wants to stall.
Maybe Glitter would be better served going for some more strikes rather than trying to control so much.
Drung tries to throw a body punch but Glitter avoids it by throwing Drung back against the cage.
Drung lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Glitter is trying to maintain a safe position but Drung gets an underhook and turns Glitter into the cage.
The referee calls for Drung to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head punch on the inside from Glitter fails to land.
Drung has a couple of punches blocked by Glitter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drung misses with the head strike.
Drung lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Drung tries to work over Glitter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drung tries to throw a body punch but Glitter avoids it by throwing Drung back against the cage.
Drung tries to work over Glitter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Glitter can't break the clinch.
Glitter blocking some punches.
Drung misses with some punches.
Glitter is looking to control Drung's arms but Drung gets an underhook and turns him. Now Glitter has his back to the cage.
Drung lands a right hand that snaps the head of Glitter backwards.
Drung struggles to land a body shot inside as Glitter controls his hands.
Drung lands with a light punch inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Drung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Drung creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Drung misses with a short punch on the inside.
Drung is stalling here.
Drung has Glitter pressed against the cage.
Drung is stalling here.
Drung lands with a right to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Drung.
Drung cracks Glitter with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drung is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bolan Drung.
Drung lands a jab to the nose.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bolan Drung dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Drung moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Drung tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Glitter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drung was well out of range. Poor timing from Glitter.
Glitter throws a right and a left that both miss.
Glitter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drung swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Drung looks to score with a jab to the body but Glitter is just out of range.
Drung lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Glitter circles away quickly and effectively.
Drung looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Glitter has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Drung connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Glitter's hands.
Glitter misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drung fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Drung drives through and clinches with Glitter against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bolan Drung seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Drung on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drung is leaning against Glitter and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Drung throws a punch but it's blocked by Glitter.
Drung softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Glitter.
A shot in the inside from Drung.
Glitter is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Drung is keeping busy.
Glitter is trying to maintain a safe position but Drung gets an underhook and turns Glitter into the cage.
Drung taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Drung.
Drung lands with a short shot to the head.
Drung swings wildly with an uppercut but Glitter uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drung has a couple of punches blocked by Glitter.
Drung goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Drung has a couple of punches blocked by Glitter.
Glitter blocking some punches.
Glitter prevents a body shot from Drung.
Drung throws a head punch that misses.
Drung misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Drung.
Drung misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Drung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drung lands a right hand that snaps the head of Glitter backwards.
Glitter is rocked!
Drung stalling against the cage.
Glitter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Drung.
Oh Glitter is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Drung stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Glitter seems to have got his legs back now.
Drung has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Glitter is trying to stall.
Drung controlling the action here for a moment.
Drung lands with a left to the head.
Drung stalling the fight.
Drung lands a left hand that snaps the head of Glitter backwards.
Drung trying to control the position but instead, Glitter has worked for underhooks and has pushed Drung into the cage.
Drung lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Drung.
Drung misses with a punch on the inside.
Glitter stalling in the clinch but Drung improves position.
Drung lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Drung creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Glitter's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Glitter drops to his knees and Drung pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bolan Drung!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joe Baker (ranked 5013 p4p, 515 weight class) and Greg Mclovin (ranked 7398 p4p, 619 weight class). The key to victory for Joe Baker has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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160 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Baker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Greg Mclovin!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mclovin throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Baker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Greg Mclovin has been cut.
Baker tries to clinch up but Mclovin circles away and keeps his distance.
Mclovin throws a head kick but Baker moves out of range.
Baker lands a nice hook to Mclovin's body. Mclovin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mclovin swinging wildly here.
Baker clinches.
Mclovin takes a shot to the head.
Mclovin manages to break the clinch.
Baker moves in looking to clinch but Mclovin pushes him off.
Baker doesn't manage to clinch there - Mclovin circles away.
Baker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Baker doesn't manage to clinch there - Mclovin circles away.
Mclovin changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Baker works Mclovin's body with a nice hook.
Baker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mclovin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mclovin takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baker lands a right hook to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Baker circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Mclovin to the canvas! Mclovin doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Baker keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Baker!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gommy Tunn (ranked 24108 p4p, 631 weight class) and Nica Tunika (ranked 3621 p4p, 368 weight class). Nica Tunika has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Gommy Tunn's chin.
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170 lbs
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179 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Big heart |
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Solid chin |
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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
1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gommy Tunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nica Tunika!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tunn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Tunika throws a nice looking combination but Tunn bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tunn lands a body shot.
Tunn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tunn swings widly with a right hand
and Tunika counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tunika.
Tunika controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Tunika is pushing down on Tunn's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tunn is fighting to maintain full guard but Tunika has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tunn is trying to stand up here but Tunika is controlling him well.
Tunika content to control rather than advance.
Tunn knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tunika on the ground.
Tunn is trying to stand up here but Tunika is controlling him well.
Tunika is nestled in close to Tunn, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tunika content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tunn is trying to escape back to his feet but Tunika uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Tunika is working Tunn over with some ground and pound from side control.
Tunika works to advance to full mount. Tunn defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Tunika stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tunika misses with a head kick.
Tunika walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tunika closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tunn manages to break the clinch.
Tunn just misses with a punch to the body.
Tunn throws a body shot but no joy.
Tunika moves into the clinch successfully.
Tunika goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tunn prevents it.
Tunn escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Tunika shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tunn but Tunn pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tunn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
No luck for Tunika with that takedown attempt.
Gommy Tunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nica Tunika.
Tunika shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Tunn's guard.
Tunn is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Tunika dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tunika wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Tunn, who protects the arm well.
A lull in the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tunn is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Tunika stands up.
Tunn throws a series of punches but Tunika avoids them all with ease.
Tunika with a poor takedown
and Tunn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tunika wants to slow Tunn down by chopping away at his legs.
Tunn misses with a wild combination.
Tunn misses the shot to the body.
Tunika wants to counter the offense by Tunn and move into the clinch position.
Tunn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tunika clinches with his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tunika lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tunika has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tunn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tunika holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nica Tunika dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tunika.
Tunn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tunn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tunika manages to avoid it.
Tunn lands the left hand.
Tunika tries to clinch there but Tunn circles away.
Tunn looks to land a combination but Tunika avoids it well.
Tunika shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Tunn as he jumps to the side.
Tunika takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tunika with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tunn counters with a straight right hand.
Gommy Tunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nica Tunika.
Tunika is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tunika tries to clinch but Tunn is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tunika moves into the clinch.
Tunika breaks the clinch.
Tunika is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tunn lands a body shot.
Tunika misses with a takedown attempt
and Tunn counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tunika thinking.
Tunn throws the left hand but Tunika avoids the punch easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tunika has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Tunn after a bit of a struggle.
Tunn gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tunika.
Tunika leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tunika is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Tunn gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tunika prevents Tunn from breaking the clinch.
Tunika has Tunn pressed against the cage, preventing Tunn from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Tunika slowing the pace effectively.
Tunika has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tunn is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tunika misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tunn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tunika throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Tunn tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tunika is in Tunn's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tunika content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tunika passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Check out the look on Tunika's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Tunn is trying to stand and escape here. He's got onto all fours but that's just let Tunika take his back! Uh oh - Tunika has got a rear naked choke here! Tunn is forced to tap! It's all over! One monent is all it takes in this sport!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nica Tunika!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ronald Wagenknecht (ranked 4557 p4p, 483 weight class) and Doleman Deluccio (ranked 4119 p4p, 441 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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162 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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ronald Wagenknecht!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Doleman Deluccio!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wagenknecht fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Deluccio avoids it really well and circles away.
Wagenknecht darts in looking for a takedown but Deluccio gets double underhooks and turns Wagenknecht into the cage.
Wagenknecht is trying hard to land a takedown here. Deluccio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronald Wagenknecht. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wagenknecht throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wagenknecht swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Wagenknecht misses.
Despite the aggression on Deluccio's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wagenknecht swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Deluccio.
Wagenknecht looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wagenknecht sitting and controlling from the half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wagenknecht's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Deluccio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wagenknecht. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Wagenknecht wants to free his trapped foot but Deluccio is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Wagenknecht is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Further stalling from Wagenknecht.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Deluccio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wagenknecht is out of range.
Wagenknecht throws a body shot but no joy.
Deluccio connects with a leg kick. Wagenknecht looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
An inside leg kick lands from Deluccio.
Wagenknecht cracks Deluccio with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wagenknecht punishes Deluccio's body with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagenknecht throws an overhand right that lands on Deluccio's shoulder, as Deluccio tries to avoid the shot.
A head kick misses from Deluccio.
Ronald Wagenknecht seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wagenknecht throws a hook but Deluccio avoids it easily.
Doleman Deluccio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wagenknecht misses with the combination.
Wagenknecht swings away with a body shot that misses
and Deluccio counters with a two punch combo.
Wagenknecht throws a series of punches but Deluccio moves out of range.
Deluccio steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Wagenknecht lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Wagenknecht misses with an uppercut. Deluccio saw that one coming.
Wagenknecht misses with a few strikes there.
Deluccio throws a series of punches but Wagenknecht avoids them all with ease.
Wagenknecht takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wagenknecht throws a shot from downtown. Deluccio moves away and avoids it.
Wagenknecht scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circling - Wagenknecht throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Deluccio flicks out a counter leg kick but Wagenknecht steps away.
Wagenknecht with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Wagenknecht fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Deluccio to the ground. Wagenknecht is now in Deluccio's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Deluccio looking to control.
Wagenknecht passes into half guard.
Wagenknecht stalling.
Deluccio is looking for a sweep. Wagenknecht is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Wagenknecht is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Deluccio!
Wagenknecht working for a submission but Deluccio is keeping him at bay.
Wagenknecht working for a submission but Deluccio is keeping him at bay.
Wagenknecht tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronald Wagenknecht dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Deluccio tries a head kick but it misses.
Wagenknecht throws a combination that misses
and Deluccio counters with a series of strikes. Wagenknecht will be more careful next time no doubt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wagenknecht is defended easily by Deluccio.
A thudding body kick lands there by Deluccio!
Wagenknecht misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Deluccio.
Deluccio tries to bum rush Wagenknecht with a series of wild strikes but Wagenknecht uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wagenknecht throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Deluccio tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wagenknecht is in Deluccio's guard.
Ronald Wagenknecht overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Wagenknecht forces his way into half guard.
Wagenknecht perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wagenknecht is looking to advance position but Deluccio won't allow it.
Wagenknecht is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wagenknecht tries to pass to full mount but Deluccio defends it.
Wagenknecht is taking a breather. Deluccio says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Wagenknecht is trying for a kimura here. Deluccio looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Wagenknecht wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ronald Wagenknecht!
During a confident post fight interview, Ronald Wagenknecht thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rafal Mazur (ranked 3338 p4p, 370 weight class) and Rae Fon (ranked 4162 p4p, 448 weight class). Mazur kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Nothing More - Here's to Heartache. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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198 lbs
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190 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rafal Mazur!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rae Fon!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fon looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Mazur keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fon seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
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. Fon connects with a nice short shot to Mazur's temple.
Fon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Fon throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Fon is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mazur wants to improve his position but Fon is controlling well.
Fon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazur avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fon.
Fon is trying for a kimura here. Mazur looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Fon wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rae Fon!
A less than humble Rae Fon misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Luke Bailey (ranked 3898 p4p, 506 weight class) and Zabit Samedov (ranked 3822 p4p, 495 weight class). Zabit Samedov will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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217 lbs
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209 lbs
3 - 3 - 0 |
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Basic striking
Good chin |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Bailey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zabit Samedov!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bailey closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Samedov's guard.
Bailey stops Samedov from standing up.
Bailey trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bailey trying to control but Samedov is working from the bottom.
Bailey won't allow Samedov to get back to his feet.
Bailey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bailey postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Samedov wants to stand up but Bailey is controlling him.
Bailey working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samedov is looking to stand up but Bailey isn't so interested in that idea.
Samedov has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Bailey has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Bailey blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bailey blocks a body shot from Samedov.
Samedov presses Bailey against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samedov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bailey lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Samedov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Luke Bailey has been cut.
Samedov lands a shoulder strike.
Samedov lands an elbow just above Bailey 's eye.
Samedov lands with a left to the head.
Samedov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bailey is defending well for now.
Bailey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bailey has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Samedov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Samedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Samedov tries to land knees in the clinch but Bailey avoids the damage to the body.
Samedov scores with a shoulder strike.
Samedov looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Samedov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bailey lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Samedov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samedov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bailey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Samedov missing with knees to the body.
Samedov crunches a lovely knee into Bailey's ribcage.
Samedov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Samedov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Samedov scores with a shoulder strike.
Samedov throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Samedov struggles to land a body shot inside as Bailey controls his hands.
Samedov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Samedov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bailey.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Samedov.
Bailey is breathing heavily.
Samedov scores a nice knee to the body.
Samedov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Luke Bailey's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samedov trying to land knees to the body.
Nice elbow from Samedov.
Samedov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bailey avoids it.
Samedov is pressed up against the cage. Bailey has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Samedov down to the mat. Samedov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bailey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Samedov doesn't manage to clinch there - Bailey circles away.
Samedov tries to close the distance and clinch but Bailey swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bailey avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Samedov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bailey manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bailey looking to score a takedown here. Samedov is defending well but Bailey drives through and ends up in Samedov's guard.
Bailey prevents Samedov from getting back to his feet.
Bailey has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bailey wants to pass the guard but Samedov is keeping the position.
Bailey lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bailey won't allow Samedov to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samedov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Still in the clinch, Samedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bailey is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Samedov is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Luke Bailey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Still in the clinch, Samedov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Samedov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Samedov missing with knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Samedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bailey blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Samedov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bailey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Samedov lands a nice knee to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zabit Samedov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Luke Bailey's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Samedov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Samedov tries a head kick but it misses.
Bailey takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bailey shoots in and bounces Samedov off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Samedov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bailey trying to control the position from guard on top but Samedov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bailey passes into half guard.
Bailey missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Luke Bailey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bailey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Samedov is trying to stand up here but Bailey is controlling him well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bailey thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Samedov wants to get back to his feet.
Samedov manages to escape and get back to his feet!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bailey circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bailey shoots in for a takedown but Samedov shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zabit Samedov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Samedov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bailey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Samedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Samedov has taken the fight to the clinch.
Samedov missing with knees to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Samedov.
Samedov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Samedov lands a good knee to the midsection. Bailey won't want to take too many of those.
Samedov comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Luke Bailey's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bailey avoiding damage as Samedov throws knees to the body.
Samedov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bailey seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Samedov can turn it around.
Samedov pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Samedov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bailey's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Samedov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Samedov lands a knee to the body.
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!
Samedov lands with a left to the head.
Samedov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Samedov lands a damaging elbow.
Samedov lands with a short shot to the head.
Jeez, Luke Bailey's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Samedov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bailey is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Samedov is defending well.
Samedov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Luke Bailey's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zabit Samedov!
Zabit Samedov took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Phantom Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Holmes Jr (ranked 3032 p4p, 285 weight class) and Shazaam McDaniels (ranked 3122 p4p, 295 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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20
268 lbs
4 - 2 - 0 |
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27
232 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Great low kicks
Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Holmes Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shazaam McDaniels!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDaniels throws a combination that misses
and Holmes Jr counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Holmes Jr.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Holmes Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Holmes Jr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Holmes Jr presses McDaniels against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Holmes Jr lands with a left to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Holmes Jr.
McDaniels looks winded!
Holmes Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Holmes Jr lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Holmes Jr lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Holmes Jr lands a nice shot to the body.
Holmes Jr lands a body punch.
Holmes Jr gets through McDaniels's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Holmes Jr lands a left hand.
Holmes Jr working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Holmes Jr presses McDaniels against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Holmes Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McDaniels backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes Jr digs a right hand into McDaniels's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on McDaniels's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Holmes Jr.
Holmes Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Holmes Jr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Holmes Jr pulls guard effortlessly.
McDaniels is looking to stand up but Holmes Jr won't let him.
Holmes Jr pushes a forearm under McDaniels's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, McDaniels is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Holmes Jr!
Mike Holmes Jr decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Karl Liebknecht (ranked 2082 p4p, 244 weight class) and Matt Thompson (ranked 2991 p4p, 325 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 lbs
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178 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karl Liebknecht!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matt Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson misses with a wild body shot.
Thompson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thompson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Liebknecht sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Thompson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Liebknecht pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good standup being displayed there by Thompson as he connects with a hook.
Thompson misses with an uppercut
and Liebknecht counters with a stiff right hand.
Liebknecht moves into the clinch successfully.
Thompson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Liebknecht just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thompson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Liebknecht just stands there and leans against the cage.
A short uppercut from Liebknecht.
Liebknecht lands a shoulder strike.
Liebknecht controlling the action here for a moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Liebknecht lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Liebknecht is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Liebknecht lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liebknecht lands a nice uppercut.
Liebknecht connects with a knee to the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Still in the clinch, Liebknecht scores with a nice short uppercut.
It looks like Matt Thompson has been cut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Liebknecht.
Liebknecht connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thompson's face.
Still in the clinch, Liebknecht scores with a nice short uppercut.
Thompson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Karl Liebknecht has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Thompson.
Thompson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Liebknecht just stands there and leans against the cage.
Liebknecht lands a shoulder strike.
Liebknecht lands a hook that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but Liebknecht has him pressed against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Liebknecht.
Liebknecht lands an uppercut.
Liebknecht holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Liebknecht holds him up against the cage and eventually Thompson drops back down to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liebknecht makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Liebknecht lands a left hand.
Thompson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Liebknecht walks away with a smile on his face. Thompson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Liebknecht steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
A jab from Thompson misses.
Thompson scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Decent striking displayed by Liebknecht there.
A jab from Thompson misses.
A shot to the body from Thompson misses
and Liebknecht counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thompson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Liebknecht manages to avoid it.
Thompson throws a lazy uppercut
and Liebknecht counters with a stiff right hand.
Liebknecht scores with a jab to the head.
Thompson lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liebknecht connects with a body shot that sends Thompson's belly button to the back.
Thompson looks to score with a jab to the body but Liebknecht is just out of range.
Liebknecht clinches up against the cage.
Thompson takes a shot to the head.
Liebknecht scores with a knee to the head.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Liebknecht to keep the fight standing.
Liebknecht lands a body punch.
Liebknecht taking a breather.
Thompson jumps guard but Liebknecht turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Liebknecht won't allow it.
Liebknecht has Thompson pressed against the cage.
A short right from Liebknecht on the inside.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but Liebknecht has him pressed against the cage.
Liebknecht just leaning against Thompson, taking a breather.
Liebknecht lands with a light punch inside.
Liebknecht pushes Thompson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Liebknecht connects with a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but Liebknecht has him pressed against the cage.
Liebknecht softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Liebknecht lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Liebknecht.
Liebknecht lands with a short shot to the head.
Liebknecht lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Thompson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Liebknecht just stands there and leans against the cage.
Liebknecht's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Liebknecht lands an uppercut.
Liebknecht lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Liebknecht presses Thompson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Thompson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thompson is trying to pull guard but Liebknecht has him pressed against the cage.
Thompson looks winded!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Liebknecht.
Nice body punch from Liebknecht.
Liebknecht lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Liebknecht lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Liebknecht dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matt Thompson's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Liebknecht is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Liebknecht moves away.
Liebknecht is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thompson misses with a hook.
Thompson scores with a body shot.
Karl Liebknecht is winning the standup battle so far.
Liebknecht scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Liebknecht slips under a jab.
Thompson connects with a crisp jab.
Liebknecht ducks under a wild hook from Thompson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Thompson misses the target.
Thompson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Liebknecht is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thompson throws a hook but Liebknecht blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liebknecht thuds a left hand into Thompson's body.
Liebknecht steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thompson.
Liebknecht lands with a cross.
Liebknecht swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Liebknecht throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Liebknecht uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thompson.
Thompson throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Liebknecht to counter with a crisp jab.
Liebknecht lands a body shot.
Liebknecht throws a right hand that misses
and Thompson counters with a right hand to the body.
Thompson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thompson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Thompson misses the shot to the body.
Thompson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Thompson throws a hook but Liebknecht blocks it.
Sloppy strikes from Liebknecht. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thompson! But no joy.
Thompson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Thompson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Liebknecht.
Thompson misses with a straight right.
Liebknecht slips under a jab from Thompson.
Thompson misses with a hook. Liebknecht ducked under it nicely.
Liebknecht moves into range and clinches up with Thompson.
Liebknecht lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Liebknecht connects with a knee to the head.
Karl Liebknecht has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Liebknecht.
Liebknecht lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
Liebknecht scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Liebknecht.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liebknecht lands a right hand.
Liebknecht connects with a nasty looking knee right to Thompson's face.
Liebknecht is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Liebknecht scores with a shot to the side of Thompson's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Liebknecht creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Liebknecht taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A knee to the head by Liebknecht.
Liebknecht lands a knee to the body.
Thompson is breathing heavily.
Liebknecht lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Liebknecht.
Liebknecht lands with a light punch inside.
Thompson is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liebknecht lands with a short shot to the head.
Liebknecht works on Thompson's body with a couple of short punches.
Liebknecht lands a left hand.
Liebknecht works on Thompson's body with a couple of short punches.
Liebknecht is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thompson can do to turn this around?
Liebknecht manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Liebknecht lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liebknecht makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Liebknecht.
Liebknecht lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Liebknecht.
Liebknecht is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Liebknecht with a knee to the head.
Thompson is still on wobbly legs! Can Liebknecht finish him?
That has opened up Matt Thompson's cut even more.
Thompson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Liebknecht just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thompson seems to have recovered his senses.
Thompson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Liebknecht smiles and moves away.
Liebknecht instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson tries to pull guard but Liebknecht won't allow it.
Karl Liebknecht has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Matt Thompson.
Liebknecht lands a left hand.
Liebknecht digs a right hand underneath Thompson's ribcage. Thompson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Karl Liebknecht dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Matt Thompson's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Liebknecht lands a slapping body shot.
Thompson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Liebknecht is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thompson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thompson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Liebknecht connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thompson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Liebknecht with a nice cross.
Liebknecht moves into the clinch successfully.
Thompson fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thompson jumps guard but Liebknecht turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A short left from Liebknecht.
Thompson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Liebknecht creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Thompson's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Thompson drops to his knees and Liebknecht pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karl Liebknecht!
After winning the bout, Karl Liebknecht thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Markus Hambucher (ranked 1504 p4p, 146 weight class) and Massive Overflow (ranked 1690 p4p, 164 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 lbs
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Markus Hambucher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Massive Overflow!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big right from Hambucher misses.
Hambucher misses with a left hand
and Overflow connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hambucher moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hambucher connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Overflow's hands.
Overflow jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hambucher rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Overflow to counter with a crisp jab.
Overflow lands a nice shot that snaps Hambucher's head back.
Hambucher throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Overflow to counter with a crisp jab.
Hambucher connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Overflow ducks under a wild hook from Hambucher.
Hambucher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hambucher misses with an uppercut
and Overflow counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Overflow drives through and clinches with Hambucher against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overflow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hambucher backwards.
Hambucher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hambucher wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hambucher wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hambucher blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Hambucher.
Overflow lands with a light punch inside.
Overflow lands a nice uppercut.
It looks like Markus Hambucher has been cut.
Hambucher is trying to break the clinch but Overflow is controlling him.
Overflow misses with some punches.
Hambucher misses with a punch on the inside.
Overflow can't find room to land a body shot as Hambucher controls the action.
Hambucher breaks the clinch.
Hambucher misses with an uppercut
and Overflow counters with a stiff right hand.
Hambucher throws a lazy uppercut
letting Overflow counter with a right hand.
Hambucher throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Overflow cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hambucher misses with a left hand
letting Overflow counter with a right hand.
Overflow connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hambucher's hands.
Hambucher misses with a left hand
and Overflow counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Hambucher.
Overflow has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Overflow is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Hambucher had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Overflow uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hambucher.
Hambucher throws a jab but it's blocked by Overflow.
Hambucher swings widly with a right hand
letting Overflow counter with a right hand.
Hambucher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Overflow.
Overflow tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hambucher throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Overflow counters with a straight right hand.
Hambucher throws a lazy right hand but Overflow sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Overflow wants to counter with a clinch but Hambucher pushes him away.
Markus Hambucher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hambucher throws a right hand that misses
and Overflow counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Overflow on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hambucher misses with a right hand
and Overflow counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Overflow bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hambucher throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Overflow counters with a stiff right hand.
Overflow gets a clinch.
Overflow blocking some punches.
Overflow has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hambucher wants to break free but Overflow has control.
Hambucher is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hambucher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Overflow.
Hambucher throws a head punch that misses.
Overflow lands with a light punch inside.
Hambucher working aggressively here.
A short right from Hambucher.
Hambucher taking a breather.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Overflow lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hambucher.
Hambucher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short left from Overflow.
Hambucher is trying to break the clinch but Overflow has him pressed against the cage.
Hambucher takes a shot to the head.
Overflow blocking some punches.
Overflow works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hambucher wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Overflow has him pressed against the cage.
Hambucher is trying to maintain a safe position but Overflow gets an underhook and turns Hambucher into the cage.
Overflow lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hambucher backwards.
Hambucher scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Overflow.
Overflow lands a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch on the inside from Hambucher fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Overflow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Massive Overflow dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Markus Hambucher's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hambucher rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Overflow counters by clinching up.
Hambucher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Overflow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hambucher backwards.
A short left from Overflow.
Overflow swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hambucher misses with a hook from the clinch.
Overflow has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hambucher throws a head punch that misses.
Massive Overflow seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hambucher wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Overflow tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hambucher.
Overflow lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hambucher or not.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hambucher wants to break free but Overflow has control.
Hambucher working hard to break the clinch.
Hambucher looking to stall.
Hambucher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Overflow tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hambucher's elbow.
Hambucher has had enough of the clinch but Overflow keeps him there for the moment.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hambucher fails to land.
Hambucher has a couple of punches blocked by Overflow.
Hambucher misses with some punches.
Overflow is working Hambucher over against the cage.
Hambucher wants to stall.
Overflow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hambucher backwards.
Hambucher is trying to force a seperation but Overflow has the dominant position.
Hambucher misses with some punches.
Overflow keeps control of Hambucher as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hambucher throws a punch but it's blocked by Overflow.
I was talking to Hambucher's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hambucher wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Overflow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hambucher backwards.
Overflow lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hambucher.
Overflow lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hambucher backwards.
Hambucher swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hambucher is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Overflow lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hambucher backwards.
Overflow blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hambucher working aggressively here.
Hambucher tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Overflow.
Overflow lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hambucher backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hambucher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hambucher working aggressively here.
Hambucher misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Overflow on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Overflow creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Markus Hambucher's cut is getting worse.
Hambucher has a couple of punches blocked by Overflow.
Hambucher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Overflow has a couple of punches blocked by Hambucher.
Hambucher can't break the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Overflow.
Hambucher is rocked!
Overflow presses Hambucher against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Overflow creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Hambucher's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Hambucher drops to his knees and Overflow pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Massive Overflow!
Massive Overflow made sure to mention his sponsor, BuriedAlive// Fight Gear in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Coburn (ranked 809 p4p, 100 weight class) and Caniel Dormier (ranked 1270 p4p, 163 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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166 lbs
5 - 2 - 0 |
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26
153 lbs
10 - 2 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Coburn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Caniel Dormier!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coburn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dormier at a distance.
Coburn getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dormier looks for a takedown but Coburn sprawls well.
Dormier closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dormier goes for a double leg but Coburn avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Coburn continues to drive forward.
Dormier gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Coburn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kevin Coburn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Caniel Dormier.
Dormier fails with a takedown attempt.
Coburn lands a left and a right that send Dormier crashing to the mat, dazed. Coburn thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Dormier is rocked!
It looks like Caniel Dormier has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Coburn lands with a nice body punch.
Dormier is still on wobbly legs! Can Coburn finish him?
Coburn lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Dormier up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Coburn from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Dormier's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin Coburn!
Kevin Coburn retains his lightweight title!
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