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Torcida 42 - Venom Vs Mikkonen PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Candy Routure (ranked 8433 p4p, 231 weight class) and Bad Kharma (ranked 7733 p4p, 222 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kharma's choice of entrance music: Kharma Kills by-BURY TOMORROW. Candy Routure has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
KO power |
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Candy Routure!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bad Kharma!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Routure slips a straight right by Kharma.
Routure seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Routure could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Kharma's jab looks to have found its range, popping Routure under the eye.
It looks like Candy Routure has been cut.
Kharma looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Routure throws a poor cross that misses
and Routure takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Routure jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Routure closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Routure.
Kharma's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Routure blocks a body shot from Kharma.
Routure lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kharma backwards.
Routure misses with a hook from the clinch.
Routure leaning against his opponent.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kharma.
Kharma lands a hook that snaps the head of Routure backwards.
Kharma fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kharma pressing his opponent against the cage.
Routure working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Routure slows down the pace here.
Routure gets through Kharma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kharma is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Routure pushes Kharma against the cage and as Kharma bounces back, Routure cracks him with a massive overhand right that sends him crashing to the mat! Routure follows up with more strikes but Kharma was out from that first, devastating punch! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Candy Routure!
In defeat, Bad Kharma stepped up to the mic, saying 'Oooh kharma kills.....'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lionel Beaubois (ranked 5218 p4p, 364 weight class) and Chad Stronghold (ranked 7503 p4p, 450 weight class). Lionel Beaubois looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lionel Beaubois!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Stronghold!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beaubois cracks Stronghold with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stronghold dips to his left and cracks Beaubois with an uppercut!
Beaubois throws a jab when Stronghold was well out of range.
Stronghold misses with a body shot.
Beaubois misses with a hook.
Stronghold moves away from the strike by Beaubois.
Beaubois bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Beaubois misses with a series of wild punches.
Stronghold swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beaubois definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stronghold catches Beaubois with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Lionel Beaubois seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stronghold looks to throw the jab but Beaubois is out of range.
Beaubois bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Stronghold's head.
Beaubois throws a head kick but Stronghold moves 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!
Beaubois slips under a jab.
Beaubois swings for the body but Stronghold moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Stronghold! But no joy.
Beaubois throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stronghold counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Beaubois slips under a jab from Stronghold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Beaubois, right into the meat.
Beaubois connects with a body shot that sends Stronghold's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Stronghold throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stronghold looks to land a right hand but Beaubois moved out of range.
Beaubois misses with a looping right.
Beaubois takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Beaubois jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Beaubois scores with a jab to the head.
Beaubois feints a jab promting Stronghold to slip. Beaubois then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Stronghold slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Chad Stronghold has been cut.
Stronghold throws a jab when Beaubois was well out of range.
Beaubois misses with a body punch
enabling Stronghold to counter with a crisp jab.
Stronghold might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Beaubois lands a nice looking kick to the body. Stronghold takes a step back to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beaubois looks to throw the jab but Stronghold is out of range.
Beaubois uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stronghold.
Stronghold throws a hook but Beaubois avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beaubois plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Beaubois misses with a lunging right hand
letting Stronghold counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Stronghold. Beaubois does a little dance to reset his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Stronghold misses the target.
Stronghold looks to throw the jab but Beaubois is out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Beaubois misses its target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Stronghold.
Stronghold slips under a jab.
Stronghold moves away from the strike by Beaubois.
It seemed like Stronghold was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Stronghold with a hook.
Stronghold works the jab nicely.
Beaubois gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Stronghold thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beaubois stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Beaubois slips a straight right by Stronghold.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beaubois throws a sloppy head kick and Stronghold moves out of range easily.
Stronghold swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stronghold throws a looping overhand right but Beaubois ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Beaubois misses.
Stronghold looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Beaubois steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stronghold.
Beaubois throws a right and a left that both miss.
Beaubois slips under a jab from Stronghold.
Beaubois appears to be looking for a big counter.
That kick from Beaubois tenderised Stronghold's leg. Stronghold is trying to keep his angry face on.
Stronghold has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Beaubois.
Beaubois throws a head kick but Stronghold moves out of range.
Beaubois throws a sloppy body shot
and Beaubois takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beaubois throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Beaubois is breathing heavily.
A swing and a miss from Beaubois.
Beaubois scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stronghold waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Beaubois.
Beaubois is looking to counter with head kicks.
Beaubois takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A swing and a miss from Stronghold.
Nice defenses there by Beaubois.
Beaubois's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Stronghold connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Beaubois scrambles back to his feet.
Beaubois looks to land a left hand but Stronghold moved out of range nicely.
Beaubois looks to land a left hand but Stronghold moved out of range nicely.
Stronghold fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Beaubois on the side of the head.
Beaubois tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Beaubois staying out of range there.
Stronghold ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beaubois moves away.
Stronghold stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Beaubois is rocked!
Stronghold jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Oh Beaubois is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
BOOM! Stronghold lands a beautiful left hook that drops Beaubois. Beaubois tries to recover but Stronghold is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Beaubois lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Stronghold!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between AJ Daniels (ranked 5483 p4p, 383 weight class) and James Howlett (ranked 5197 p4p, 360 weight class). James Howlett struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. James Howlett has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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155 lbs
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154 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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
3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, AJ Daniels!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Howlett!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniels throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Howlett tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Daniels is in Howlett's guard.
Daniels looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Howlett is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Daniels dives into side control.
Howlett is letting Daniels control him for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daniels tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Daniels tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daniels controlling the position from side mount.
Daniels throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Daniels is working to tighten his grip on Howlett's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Howlett has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Daniels is really squeezing tight and eventually Howlett passes out! Daniels breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). AJ Daniels!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zaurbek Akhmedov (ranked 3330 p4p, 293 weight class) and Bobby Lashley (ranked 7532 p4p, 488 weight class). Akhmedov comes to the cage accompanied by Bullet For My Valentine - Scream Aim Fire. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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240 lbs
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Decent wrestler
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Zaurbek Akhmedov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobby Lashley!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lashley has his takedown stuffed
and Akhmedov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've been told by Akhmedov's head coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lashley shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Akhmedov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Bobby Lashley has been cut.
Akhmedov cracks Lashley with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Lashley falls to his knees and Akhmedov doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zaurbek Akhmedov!
After winning the bout, Zaurbek Akhmedov 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 Master Splinter (ranked 3445 p4p, 303 weight class) and Lord Seshomaru (ranked 3120 p4p, 280 weight class). Splinter comes to the cage accompanied by Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Theme Song. Seshomaru has chosen PRIDE NEVER DIES THEME SONG as his entrance music. On his way into the cage it seems that Master Splinter has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Master Splinter seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Master Splinter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lord Seshomaru!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seshomaru sizes up Splinter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A left lands for Splinter.
Seshomaru tries a low kick but Splinter avoids it.
Seshomaru scores with a body shot.
Splinter lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Seshomaru backs up against the cage.
Splinter throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Seshomaru misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Splinter misses its target.
Seshomaru misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Seshomaru throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Splinter's head.
A head kick misses from Splinter.
Splinter swings widly with a right hand
and Splinter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Splinter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Seshomaru is out of range and Splinter settles back down.
Good standup being displayed there by Splinter as he connects with a hook.
Splinter throws a leg kick
and Splinter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Splinter tries to bum rush Seshomaru with a series of wild strikes but Seshomaru uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Splinter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Splinter lands a really nice looking cross but Seshomaru seems unphased.
Splinter throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Seshomaru only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Splinter misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Splinter scores with a jab to the body.
Splinter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Seshomaru throws a poor cross that misses
and Splinter counters with a slapping leg kick.
Seshomaru throws a head kick that misses
and Splinter counters with a nice uppercut.
Splinter misses with an uppercut
and Seshomaru counters with a straight right hand.
Splinter throws a leg kick but Seshomaru sees it coming and moves out of range.
Splinter misses with a head kick.
Splinter misses with a hook. Seshomaru ducked under it nicely.
Splinter scores with a punch to the head.
Seshomaru keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Seshomaru lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Splinter swings away with a body shot that misses
and Seshomaru counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Splinter misses with a low kick as Seshomaru jumps back.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Seshomaru! But no joy.
Splinter throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Seshomaru lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Splinter circles away quickly and effectively.
Seshomaru scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Splinter throws a hook but Seshomaru blocks it.
Seshomaru looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Splinter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Splinter throws a hook but Seshomaru avoids it easily.
Seshomaru cracks Splinter with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Splinter throws a head kick but Seshomaru moves out of range.
Seshomaru throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Splinter throws a right hand that misses
and Seshomaru connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Splinter scores with a nice right hand.
The fighters circling - Splinter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Seshomaru throws a low kick but Splinter moves out of range easily.
A slapping body kick lands there for Seshomaru.
Seshomaru throws a head kick that misses.
Seshomaru stalks Splinter and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Splinter's face. Splinter staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Master Splinter has been cut.
Splinter misses with a left hand
and Seshomaru counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Seshomaru's coach down at BigIsland BigGuns Warrior Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Seshomaru's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Splinter with a jab.
Splinter throws a head kick that misses.
Seshomaru throws out a counter right but Splinter avoids it with no problem.
Seshomaru with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Splinter to score with a decent uppercut.
Splinter misses with a body punch
letting Seshomaru counter with a right hand.
Splinter throws a head kick that misses.
Seshomaru checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Seshomaru throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Splinter connects with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Seshomaru has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Splinter finds it's way round the side to connect with Seshomaru's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seshomaru throws a lazy right hand but Splinter sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Seshomaru throws a sloppy head kick and Splinter moves out of range easily.
Splinter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Seshomaru.
Seshomaru misses with a hook. Splinter ducked under it nicely.
Seshomaru ducks under a wild hook from Splinter.
Seshomaru's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Splinter connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Seshomaru scrambles back to his feet.
Splinter takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Seshomaru jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Splinter throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Splinter takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Seshomaru throws a wild body kick that Splinter sees coming a mile off.
Splinter misses with a few strikes there.
Seshomaru throws a big shot that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Master Splinter will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Master Splinter's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Seshomaru looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Seshomaru throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Splinter sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Splinter takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Seshomaru throws a looping overhand right but Splinter ducks down to avoid it.
Seshomaru throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Splinter misses with a looping right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Seshomaru.
Seshomaru looks to land a left hand but Splinter moved out of range nicely.
Splinter avoids the head kick by Seshomaru.
Splinter looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
A head kick by Splinter misses
and Seshomaru counters with a nice low kick that buckles Splinter's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Seshomaru as he checks the leg kick.
Nice body punch from Splinter.
Splinter steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Seshomaru. That one must have hurt.
Seshomaru tries a head kick but it misses.
Splinter throwing a counter right hand but Seshomaru manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seshomaru moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Seshomaru lands a front kick.
Splinter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Seshomaru connects with a crisp jab.
Splinter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Seshomaru darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Seshomaru ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Seshomaru clobbers Splinter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Seshomaru tries to move into range but Splinter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Seshomaru doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Seshomaru pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Splinter thinks about countering with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seshomaru defending well as Splinter loads up on a big left hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Seshomaru crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Splinter - the referee stops the clock and Seshomaru gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Splinter. Seshomaru manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Splinter chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Seshomaru can pounce on him.
Seshomaru swings widly with a right hand
enabling Splinter to counter with a crisp jab.
Splinter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Splinter lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Seshomaru shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Splinter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Seshomaru.
Splinter tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Splinter misses.
Splinter is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Seshomaru.
A nice side step and Seshomaru releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Seshomaru walks into a straight right hand from Splinter.
Splinter takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Splinter misses with a looping right.
Seshomaru swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Splinter throws a lazy uppercut
and Seshomaru counters with a leg kick.
Splinter avoids the body shot from Seshomaru.
Splinter throwing a counter right hand but Seshomaru manages to avoid it.
Seshomaru swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Splinter counters with an inside leg kick.
Splinter connects with a crisp jab.
Seshomaru scores with a hook.
Seshomaru keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Splinter.
Seshomaru looks to land a body kick but Splinter moved away.
Seshomaru moves away from the strike by Splinter.
Splinter fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Seshomaru has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Seshomaru throws a head kick that misses.
Splinter cracks Seshomaru with a good jab.
Seshomaru cracks a nice hook into Splinter's ribs.
Splinter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Seshomaru on the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seshomaru bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Seshomaru thuds his shin into the meat of Splinter's side.
Seshomaru moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Seshomaru throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Splinter will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Seshomaru fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Splinter is out of range.
Splinter misses with a hook. Seshomaru ducked under it nicely.
Seshomaru misses with a looping right.
Splinter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Splinter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lord Seshomaru seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Seshomaru misses with a few strikes there.
Seshomaru is looking to land body kicks.
Seshomaru has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Splinter.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Lord Seshomaru showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Master Splinter's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Seshomaru throws a shot from downtown. Splinter moves away and avoids it.
Seshomaru misses with a body kick.
Splinter lands a big head kick that sends Seshomaru tumbling to the mat! Splinter takes a step backwards and waves Seshomaru back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Lord Seshomaru has been cut.
Seshomaru connects with a nice looking jab.
Splinter lands a big head kick that sends Seshomaru tumbling to the mat! Splinter takes a step backwards and waves Seshomaru back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Seshomaru is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Splinter throws a pinpoint strike between Seshomaru's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Seshomaru crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Splinter scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Master Splinter!
Master Splinter took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I AM no longer the weak gatekeeper I'm hitting my prime and I'm ready to make my mark!!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Christian Baier (ranked 3217 p4p, 264 weight class) and Tyrian Lanaster (ranked 2606 p4p, 232 weight class). Christian Baier has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Christian Baier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyrian Lanaster!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baier scores with a decent looking hook.
Lanaster closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Baier's guard.
Baier is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lanaster tries to free his leg and advance position but Baier is retaining full guard.
Lanaster is still trying to improve position.
Baier has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Lanaster doesn't defend quickly enough and Baier has managed to lock this one up! Can Lanaster escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Baier on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Christian Baier!
An out of breath Christian Baier 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Eric Van Der Woodsen (ranked 2399 p4p, 280 weight class) and Dallas Winston (ranked 1607 p4p, 202 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eric Van Der Woodsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dallas Winston!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Der Woodsen shoots in and gets a takedown into Winston's guard.
Winston is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Van Der Woodsen presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Van Der Woodsen gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Winston pushes Van Der Woodsen off and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Der Woodsen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Winston misses with a right hand
and Van Der Woodsen counters with a shoot takedown. Winston fights it but they end up in guard.
Winston preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Van Der Woodsen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Winston wants to stand up but Van Der Woodsen is controlling him.
Van Der Woodsen is fighting to break Winston's control of his arms but Winston is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Winston wants to stand and escape but Van Der Woodsen is having none of it.
Van Der Woodsen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Der Woodsen working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Winston pulls Van Der Woodsen in close to prevent any damage.
Van Der Woodsen with a flurry of punches that miss.
Van Der Woodsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Winston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Van Der Woodsen 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.
Van Der Woodsen thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Van Der Woodsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Winston trying to keep a closed guard but Van Der Woodsen is proving a slippery customer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Van Der Woodsen looking to pass the guard.
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.
Van Der Woodsen loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Van Der Woodsen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Van Der Woodsen being controlled here momentarily.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Winston misses with a looping right.
Winston cracks Van Der Woodsen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Van Der Woodsen fails with the takedown
and Winston connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Winston swinging wildly here.
Van Der Woodsen tries to counter with a takedown but Winston is quick to defend against it.
Van Der Woodsen has his takedown stuffed
and Van Der Woodsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eric Van Der Woodsen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Woodsen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Winston gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Winston not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Van Der Woodsen being controlled here momentarily.
Van Der Woodsen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Van Der Woodsen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Van Der Woodsen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Der Woodsen trying to control but Winston is working from the bottom.
Van Der Woodsen is looking to work some ground and pound but Winston has wrist control.
Winston wants to get back to his feet but Van Der Woodsen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Van Der Woodsen wants to control from the top but Winston keeps moving.
Winston wants to sweep but no luck.
Winston is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Winston wants to get back to his feet but Van Der Woodsen is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Winston throws a lazy right hand but Van Der Woodsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Der Woodsen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dallas Winston dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Winston with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Winston has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Van Der Woodsen closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Van Der Woodsen lands in his opponent's guard.
Van Der Woodsen looking to pass the guard.
Van Der Woodsen drops back, looking for a kneebar! Winston looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Winston looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Winston!
Van Der Woodsen is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Winston off and has taken his back!
Van Der Woodsen looking to break Winston's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Winston remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Van Der Woodsen will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Van Der Woodsen has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Winston is in real trouble here. Van Der Woodsen gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Winston is tapping out! Van Der Woodsen wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Eric Van Der Woodsen!
In his post fight interview, Eric Van Der Woodsen started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Dallas Winston was interviewed post fight and said 'Fuck it'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dvan Irago (ranked 1597 p4p, 237 weight class) and Piston Honda (ranked 1149 p4p, 182 weight class). Honda is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Sakura. Dvan Irago has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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210 lbs
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205 lbs
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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
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dvan Irago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Piston Honda!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irago tries to bum rush Honda with a series of wild strikes but Honda uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Honda was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Irago connects with a single shot there.
Honda throws a nice outside leg kick.
Irago looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Irago throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Honda lets loose with a powerful body kick. Irago will feel that in the morning.
Dvan Irago seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Irago misses.
Irago misses with an uppercut.
Irago misses with the combination.
Honda throws a push kick but Irago slaps the foot to one side.
Irago throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Honda counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Honda.
Irago is breathing heavily.
Irago takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Irago misses with a wild combination.
Irago rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Honda counters with a thumping low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irago throws the left hand but Honda avoids the punch easily.
Honda throws a nice outside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Honda.
Honda moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Honda lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Honda ducks under a wild hook from Irago.
Honda throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Irago crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Honda - the referee stops the clock and Irago gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Honda. Irago manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Honda, right into the meat.
Honda fakes the leg kick and cracks Irago in the body.
Honda looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Honda.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Honda thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Irago if he has to take too many more of those.
Honda lands with a kick to the ribs.
Irago takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Honda, right into the meat.
Honda cracks the inside of Irago's front leg.
Nice body kick there by Honda.
Irago takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Honda plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Honda throws a half hearted mid kick.
Honda throws out a leg kick but Irago moves out of range and Honda only half commits.
Good leg kick by Honda there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Irago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Honda goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Honda. That's going to slow Irago down.
Irago misses with a shot to the body
and Honda counters with an inside leg kick.
Irago misses the shot to the body.
Honda moves out of range as Irago strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honda throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
It looks like Dvan Irago has been cut.
Honda throws a nice outside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Honda.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Honda.
Irago just misses with a punch to the body.
Honda was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Honda throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Honda fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Irago.
Irago misses with a hook.
Honda was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Irago misses with a hook.
Nice body kick there by Honda.
Honda slips a jab and a cross from Irago.
Honda thinks about the counter body kick.
Irago throws a right hand that misses
and Honda counters with a nice low kick that buckles Irago's knee momentarily.
Irago on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Honda. Honda obviously looking to wear him down.
Honda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irago throws a left and a right that both miss
and Honda counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Honda thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Irago if he has to take too many more of those.
Honda tries to land a front kick but Irago steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Irago crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Honda - the referee stops the clock and Irago gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Honda. Irago manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Honda feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Irago's calf.
Honda scores with a kick to the body.
Irago misses with a body shot.
Honda buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Irago will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A thudding body kick lands there by Honda!
Honda fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Irago has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Honda fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Irago has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Irago blocks a head kick by Honda.
Irago throws a looping overhand right but Honda ducks down to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piston Honda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dvan Irago's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Honda scoring well with a low kick there.
Honda tries a head kick but it misses.
Irago is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Honda lands with a hook. Irago tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Honda throws a sloppy head kick and Irago moves out of range easily.
Honda slips a jab and a cross from Irago.
Honda thows a body kick. Irago tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A nice leg kick lands there from Honda.
A big left from Irago misses.
Honda feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Iragos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Honda throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Honda connects with a solid leg kick.
Honda fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Irago on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Honda throws a right hand that Irago ducks under and follows up with a left that Irago also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Honda scores with a push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honda throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Honda connects with an inside leg kick.
Honda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Honda throws a fast counter high kick but Irago manages to duck under it in time.
Piston Honda seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Honda connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Honda throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters circling a little - Honda finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Honda looks to land a body kick but Irago moved away.
Honda misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Irago misses with an uppercut. Honda saw that one coming.
Irago throws an overhand right that lands on Honda's shoulder, as Honda tries to avoid the shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Irago crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Honda - the referee stops the clock and Irago gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Honda. Irago manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Honda throws a head kick that Irago semi-blocks.
Dvan Irago is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Honda lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Honda misses with a body kick.
Irago throws a lazy uppercut
and Honda counters with a low kick, right behind Irago 's knee.
Honda lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Irago misses with a double jab
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Honda throws a wild body kick that Irago sees coming a mile off.
Honda thumps Irago with a low kick.
Honda lands with a nice body kick.
Honda connects with a leg kick. Irago looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A big right from Irago misses.
Irago misses with a body shot.
Irago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Honda explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irago looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Irago sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Honda throws a shot to the body.
Honda thuds his shin into the meat of Irago's side.
Irago misses with a straight left.
Honda is trying to counter with his kicks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Honda.
Honda throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Honda feints and then cracks Irago's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Irago down.
Irago swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Honda counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Honda throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Irago stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Honda misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Honda throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Honda misses with a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Honda slips a straight right by Irago.
Honda showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Irago.
Honda goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Irago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Honda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Honda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Honda staying out of range there.
Irago tests Honda's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Honda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
No joy there for Irago, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
And Honda responds with a good body kick, but Irago manages to step out the way in time.
Irago throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Honda sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Honda.
Honda misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Piston Honda showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Dvan Irago'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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Honda works the jab nicely.
Honda takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Honda feints and then cracks Irago's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Irago down.
Honda goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Honda pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Irago moves out of range as Honda throws a body kick.
Honda buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Irago misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Irago thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irago throws a combination that misses
and Honda counters with a nice kick to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Honda - that will leave a mark!
Irago takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Honda throws a sloppy head kick and Irago moves out of range easily.
Irago swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Honda connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honda scores with a push kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Irago checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Irago misses with a two punch combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Honda.
Irago avoids the head kick by Honda.
Honda lands with a kick to the ribs.
Honda throws a front kick that sends Irago stumbling back into the cage.
Honda throws a push kick but Irago slaps the foot to one side.
Honda lands a nice looking body kick.
Irago throws a lazy uppercut
and Honda counters with a straight right hand.
Irago misses with a series of wild punches.
Honda throws out a counter right but Irago avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honda's jab looks to have found its range, popping Irago under the eye.
Honda defending well as Irago loads up on a big left hand.
Honda is trying to counter with his kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Irago waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Honda.
Honda scores with a spinning back kick!
Irago doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Honda lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Honda fakes the leg kick and cracks Irago in the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Honda - that will leave a mark!
Irago avoids a kick to the body.
Honda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Irago swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Honda makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice body kick from Honda.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honda pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Honda throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Honda lands a head shot.
Irago throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Honda counters with a nice leg kick.
Irago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Honda.
Honda pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Irago avoids a kick to the body.
Irago throws a big shot that misses.
Honda takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Irago avoids a kick to the body.
Irago went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sloppy strikes from Irago. Those never looked like landing.
Irago's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Honda is looking to land body kicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irago throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Honda flicks out a counter leg kick but Irago steps away.
Honda connects with the punch.
Irago misses with a right hand
and Honda counters with an inside leg kick.
Honda staying out of range there.
Honda is trying to counter with his kicks.
Honda looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Dvan Irago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Piston Honda is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Irago closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Irago checks a leg kick.
Irago is looking to counter punch.
Honda lands a two punch combo.
Honda slips a jab from Irago.
Honda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Irago throws out the jab.
Honda thinks about the counter body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Honda - that will leave a mark!
Honda lands a front kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Piston Honda comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Honda 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Piston Honda!
A very excited looking Piston Honda 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.
Dvan Irago was interviewed post fight and said 'Ref is a drug abuser'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derek Payne (ranked 851 p4p, 90 weight class) and Bobby Knuckles (ranked 2035 p4p, 190 weight class). Knuckles has chosen Walk-by PANTERA as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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255 lbs
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derek Payne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobby Knuckles!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payne with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Knuckles to score with a decent uppercut.
Knuckles loads up on a big right hand but Payne slips the punch.
Payne wants to clinch but Knuckles slips to the side
and Knuckles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Payne scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Knuckles doesn't seem bothered though.
Knuckles lands a glancing blow to the side of Payne's head.
Knuckles pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Payne takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Knuckles will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knuckles has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Knuckles lands the left hand.
Payne looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Knuckles is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Payne.
Payne seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Knuckles slips under a jab.
Payne ducks under a wild hook from Knuckles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Payne closes the distance and pushes Knuckles back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Knuckles.
A head punch on the inside from Knuckles fails to land.
Payne can't find room to land a body shot as Knuckles controls the action.
Knuckles blocks an uppercut.
Knuckles misses with a body punch.
Payne lands a body shot in the clinch.
Payne misses with a punch to the body.
Knuckles is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Payne misses with a body punch.
Payne has a couple of punches blocked by Knuckles.
Knuckles lands with a left to the head.
Knuckles lands a shoulder strike.
Payne tries to work over Knuckles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Payne struggles to land a body shot inside as Knuckles controls his hands.
Knuckles lands with a light punch inside.
A frustrated look appears on Knuckles's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Knuckles working hard to break the clinch.
Payne lands a hook that snaps the head of Knuckles backwards.
Payne scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne is working Knuckles over against the cage.
Knuckles lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knuckles has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Knuckles misses with a punch on the inside.
Knuckles lands a body shot.
Knuckles has had enough of the clinch but Payne keeps him there for the moment.
Payne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knuckles's elbow.
Knuckles prevents a body shot from Payne.
Payne is leaning against Knuckles and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Knuckles wants to break free but Payne has control.
Knuckles tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Payne keeps control of Knuckles as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Knuckles tries to work over Payne's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Payne on the inside.
Payne lands a left hand.
Knuckles swings wildly with an uppercut but Payne uses good head movement to avoid it.
Knuckles prevents a body shot from Payne.
Knuckles prevents a body shot from Payne.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles blocks an uppercut.
Payne prevents Knuckles from breaking the clinch.
Knuckles has had enough of the clinch but Payne keeps him there for the moment.
Knuckles working hard to break the clinch.
Knuckles goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Payne lands a shot to the body.
Payne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knuckles prevents a body shot from Payne.
Payne swings wildly with an uppercut but Knuckles uses good head movement to avoid it.
Payne pushes Knuckles back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Payne throws a punch but it's blocked by Knuckles.
Knuckles is trying to push Payne away but Payne has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Knuckles wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Knuckles blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Knuckles lands a left hand.
Payne throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Knuckles lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Payne backwards.
Payne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knuckles working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles can't break the clinch.
Payne misses with a punch to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Knuckles's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Payne tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Payne.
Knuckles is trying to break free.
Knuckles's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Knuckles.
Payne has Knuckles pressed against the cage, preventing Knuckles from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Payne tries to work over Knuckles's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Knuckles lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Payne backwards.
Payne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Payne - that landed with a thud.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knuckles wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Nice body punch from Payne - that landed with a thud.
Knuckles looks winded!
Payne tries a body shot but Knuckles blocks it.
Payne tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Payne misses with some punches.
Payne tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knuckles's elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Derek Payne 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.
A swing and a miss from Knuckles.
Payne tries to counter by clinching up but Knuckles breaks away and moves out of range.
Knuckles throws a shot from downtown. Payne moves away and avoids it.
Payne tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Knuckles manages to circle out of the way.
Knuckles thows a left - swing and a miss!
Payne slips a jab from Knuckles.
Nice defenses there by Payne.
As Knuckles tries to get set, Payne tries to push him back and clinch up but Knuckles manages to avoid the attempt.
Payne just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Knuckles on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Knuckles throws the left hand but Payne avoids the punch easily.
Payne seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Payne wants to clinch up but Knuckles keeps it at a distance.
Knuckles throws a hook but Payne blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles misses with the combination.
Payne moves out of range of the strikes.
Knuckles jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Knuckles keeps the fight on the outside.
Knuckles just misses with a punch to the body.
Knuckles waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Payne.
Payne misses with the combination.
Payne closes the distance but Knuckles moves to the side
and Knuckles counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Payne closes the distance and clinches.
Knuckles has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Payne struggles to land a body shot inside as Knuckles controls his hands.
Payne lands a body punch in the clinch.
Payne digs a right hand underneath Knuckles's ribcage. Knuckles let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Knuckles tries to break the clinch but Payne is controlling the position.
Knuckles blocks an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Payne prevents Knuckles from breaking the clinch.
Knuckles misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Payne.
Knuckles is breathing heavily.
Payne gets through Knuckles's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Payne - that landed with a thud.
Payne is leaning against Knuckles and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Payne gets through Knuckles's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
It looks like Bobby Knuckles has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Payne.
Payne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Payne.
Payne makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Payne lands a shoulder strike.
A short body shot lands from Payne as the two fighters clinch.
Payne working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Derek Payne has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Payne lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Knuckles or not.
Payne misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Payne.
Knuckles is rocked!
Payne dips a shoulder and cracks Knuckles with a mighty uppercut! Knuckles falls back against the cage and Payne unloads with a barrage of strikes! Knuckles is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Payne screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek Payne!
Derek Payne thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Bobby Knuckles had this to say: 'See you in the streets punk.....
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vick Venom (ranked 407 p4p, 41 weight class) and Manu Mikkonen (ranked 1375 p4p, 132 weight class). Venom's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Once bitten twice shy-by CINDERELLA. Mikkonen has chosen When Worlds Collide as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Vick Venom has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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27
285 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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240 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Vick Venom!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Manu Mikkonen!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikkonen fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mikkonen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mikkonen looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Venom with a nice cross.
Good leg kick by Mikkonen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Mikkonen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Venom circles away quickly and effectively.
Venom attempts a counter takedown but Mikkonen avoids it well and moves away.
Venom uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mikkonen.
Mikkonen takes one on the button.
Mikkonen misses the shot to the body.
Venom closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mikkonen is looking for a sweep.
Venom scores with a couple of short elbows.
Venom working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Mikkonen wants to control but Venom postures up.
Mikkonen dodges the ground and pound from Venom.
Venom working the body and head with strikes.
Venom in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Mikkonen can't do much from the bottom here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Mikkonen can do anything to dispel that myth.
Venom scoring with punches from side control.
Venom landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikkonen can't do much from the bottom here.
Venom scoring with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Mikkonen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mikkonen isn't going anywhere.
Venom is working Mikkonen over with some ground and pound from side control.
Venom throws a strike aimed at the side of Mikkonen's head but Mikkonen avoids it well.
Mikkonen struggling a bit here.
Venom sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mikkonen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mikkonen struggling a bit here.
Venom in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Venom landing a few strikes.
We've been hearing that Venom has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Venom misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Venom working the head with strikes.
Mikkonen struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Venom grinds an elbow into Mikkonen's temple.
Mikkonen struggling a bit here.
Mikkonen holding on.
You can see the frustration on Mikkonen's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mikkonen holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Mikkonen wants to control but Venom postures up.
Venom working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Mikkonen is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Venom sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Mikkonen is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mikkonen is trying to control Venom's posture but Venom avoids it.
Venom working the body and head with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mikkonen can't do much from the bottom here.
Mikkonen is looking to regain half guard here but Venom keeps moving and retains side control.
Venom landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Mikkonen tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Venom easily slips into full mount!
Venom looking to control but Mikkonen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Venom dominating with strikes here.
Mikkonen is in a horrible position here. Venom smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Mikkonen is rocked!
Mikkonen tries to hold on but Venom postures up.
Venom prevents Mikkonen from getting the reversal.
Venom 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.
Mikkonen tries to lock up and control but Venom gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Venom raining down shots from the mount!
Mikkonen is still in real trouble! Can Venom finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Venom loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Mikkonen scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Venom land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Venom stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vick Venom!
Vick Venom retains his heavyweight title!
Vick Venom looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Once bitten twice shy baby!!!I'm 2 division champ Payne was nothing but a payne in my ass
I AM THE TERROR OF TORCIDA....WHO IS NEXT?!!'.
In defeat, Manu Mikkonen stepped up to the mic, saying 'What the Fuck was that shit!?! I'm coming back and I will destroy all! Get that fucking mic out of my face!'.
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