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Battle of the BC championship PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between TB Twelve (ranked 4934 p4p, 193 weight class) and Cedric Perkins (ranked 5843 p4p, 211 weight class). Cedric Perkins 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, TB Twelve !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cedric Perkins!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Twelve tries for a takedown but Perkins sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Twelve tries to clinch up but Perkins circles away and keeps his distance.
Perkins misses with a hook. Twelve ducked under it nicely.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Perkins has eaten all the pies!
Twelve shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Perkins but Perkins pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Perkins looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Twelve moves away from the strike by Perkins.
Twelve darts in trying to clinch
and Perkins counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Perkins leaves Twelve with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for TB Twelve . That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Twelve misses with a takedown
and Perkins counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Twelve is defended easily by Perkins.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkins throws a shot from downtown. Twelve moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Twelve on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Twelve getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Cedric Perkins has been cut.
Twelve wants to clinch.
Twelve moves in looking to clinch but Perkins pushes him off.
Twelve defending well as Perkins loads up on a big left hand.
Perkins throws a looping overhand right but Twelve ducks down to avoid it.
Perkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Perkins throws out a loose jab but Twelve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Twelve throws a body kick that misses
and Perkins cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Twelve shoots in looking for a takedown. Perkins tries to sprawl out of it but Twelve keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Perkins manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkins moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Twelve slips a straight right by Perkins.
Twelve misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Perkins throws a shot from downtown. Twelve moves away and avoids it.
Twelve tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Perkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Perkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Twelve .
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Twelve .
Twelve works over Perkins's head and body with a nice combination.
Perkins misses with an uppercut. Twelve saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Twelve moves away.
Perkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Perkins thows a left - swing and a miss!
Twelve tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Perkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Perkins throws the left hand but Twelve avoids the punch easily.
Twelve throws a quick counter kick to the body but Perkins avoids it.
Twelve is looking to clinch but Perkins is avoiding it.
Perkins misses with a combination
and Twelve counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Perkins connects with a jab.
Twelve looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Perkins is fending him off so far but Twelve persists. Nope, Perkins circles away and we're back to standing.
Twelve steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perkins.
Twelve fails with a takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Twelve moves out of range of the strikes.
Perkins bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Twelve 's head.
Perkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Twelve slips a straight right by Perkins.
Twelve displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Perkins throws out the jab.
Twelve seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Perkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Twelve manages to avoid it.
Twelve bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Twelve throws a right hand that Perkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Perkins also avoids with ease.
A combination from Twelve does no damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Twelve slips a jab from Perkins.
Perkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Twelve .
Twelve avoids the body shot from Perkins.
Twelve uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perkins.
Twelve thows a leg kick but Perkins checks it
and Perkins makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cedric Perkins dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cedric Perkins's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Twelve tries to clinch but Perkins is having none of it.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Twelve might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Perkins circles away from the clinch attempt
and Perkins counters with a straight right hand.
Perkins has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Perkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Perkins misses with a hook.
Perkins misses with a body shot.
Twelve is looking to clinch but Perkins is avoiding it.
Perkins misses with a left hand
and Twelve counters with a stiff right hand.
Twelve slips a jab from Perkins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perkins throws a series of punches but Twelve moves out of range.
Perkins throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Twelve to counter with a crisp jab.
That has opened up Cedric Perkins's cut even more.
Perkins sizes up Twelve with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Twelve shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkins misses with a shot to the body
and Twelve counters with a nice right hand that sends Perkins toppling to the canvas! Perkins scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Twelve finish him?!
Perkins is rocked!
Perkins misses with a right hand
and Twelve counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Perkins falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). TB Twelve !
During a confident post fight interview, TB Twelve 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ray Kalani (ranked 5935 p4p, 204 weight class) and Reinhard Stiglitz (ranked 3841 p4p, 164 weight class). Stiglitz has chosen Warriors Call by Volbeat as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ray Kalani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Reinhard Stiglitz!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stiglitz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kalani tries to pull guard but Stiglitz won't allow it.
Kalani tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Stiglitz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Stiglitz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Stiglitz scores with a shot to the side of Kalani's head.
Kalani tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stiglitz smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Kalani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalani feints and as Stiglitz raises his hands in defense, Kalani changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stiglitz tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stiglitz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Let's hope that Stiglitz has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Stiglitz wants to sweep here but Kalani controlling him for the moment.
Kalani postures up in Stiglitz's guard and throws a big left but Stiglitz blocks it.
Stiglitz is controlling Kalani's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalani 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.
Kalani connects with a couple of short punches.
Kalani tries to free his leg and advance position but Stiglitz is retaining full guard.
Kalani is working hard here to advance position.
Stiglitz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kalani is one step ahead there.
Stiglitz is controlling Kalani's posture.
Kalani is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stiglitz pulls Kalani in close to his closed guard and prevents Kalani from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kalani 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Kalani won't allow Stiglitz to sweep him here.
Stiglitz has Kalani pulled in close to control his posture.
Stiglitz told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Kalani throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stiglitz manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Kalani manages to get himself to full guard.
Stiglitz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kalani on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kalani tries to get out of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Stiglitz.
Kalani not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Stiglitz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kalani is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stiglitz defends well.
Stiglitz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kalani is looking for a triangle but Stiglitz pushes his legs off easily.
Kalani is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Stiglitz defends well.
Kalani is looking for a triangle but Stiglitz pushes his legs off easily.
Stiglitz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Yet more stalling tactics from Stiglitz.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Stiglitz looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Reinhard Stiglitz will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Stiglitz closes the distance and clinches.
Kalani tries to pull guard but Stiglitz won't allow it.
Stiglitz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Stiglitz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kalani backwards.
Kalani is trying to pull guard but Stiglitz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kalani jumps guard but Stiglitz stands there with Kalani around his waist. Kalani gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ray Kalani. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalani jumps guard but Stiglitz stands there with Kalani around his waist. Kalani gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kalani tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kalani fails to pull guard.
Stiglitz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kalani backwards.
Stiglitz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kalanis head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Kalani fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kalani tries to pull guard but Stiglitz won't allow it.
Stiglitz gets through Kalani's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stiglitz lands a shoulder strike.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stiglitz misses with a knee strike.
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!
Kalani is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Stiglitz to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalani is trying to pull guard but Stiglitz has him pressed against the cage.
Stiglitz digs a right hand into Kalani's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Kalani's gas tank.
Stiglitz is struggling to control the position.
Stiglitz lands with a left to the head.
The referee calls for Stiglitz to work.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stiglitz throws an elbow but misses.
Kalani tries to pull guard but Stiglitz holds him up against the cage and eventually Kalani drops back down to his feet.
Kalani jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stiglitz walks away with a smile on his face. Kalani gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Stiglitz drops Kalani with a beautiful combination! Kalani stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stiglitz is looking for the KO!
Kalani is rocked!
It looks like Ray Kalani has been cut.
Kalani tries to keep at a distance but Stiglitz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Oh Kalani is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stiglitz creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Kalani's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Kalani drops to his knees and Stiglitz pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Reinhard Stiglitz!
An out of breath and clearly excited Reinhard Stiglitz thanked Hell's Balls Recovery (160) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
In defeat, Ray Kalani stepped up to the mic, saying 'GEODUDE'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Emilio Reginaldo (ranked 4745 p4p, 190 weight class) and Mohsen Shakouri (ranked 4575 p4p, 185 weight class). Emilio Reginaldo could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mohsen Shakouri's chin.
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245 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Emilio Reginaldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mohsen Shakouri!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shakouri changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Reginaldo looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Reginaldo tries to bench press Shakouri off him but Shakouri keeps the position.
Reginaldo gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Reginaldo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shakouri working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Shakouri landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Reginaldo tries to get to full guard but Shakouri has control of the leg.
Shakouri looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Reginaldo with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Shakouri is thwarting Reginaldo's attempts to control the position.
Shakouri is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Shakouri has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Reginaldo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Shakouri working over Reginaldo with some ground and pound. Reginaldo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Shakouri trying to pass the guard but Reginaldo defending well.
Reginaldo looking for submissions off his back.
Reginaldo actively working from the bottom here.
Shakouri is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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.
Shakouri is nestled in close to Reginaldo, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shakouri scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Shakouri landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Reginaldo really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Ground and pound from Shakouri.
Reginaldo wants to improve his position but Shakouri is controlling well.
Shakouri scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Shakouri is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Shakouri winds up and cracks Reginaldo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Shakouri content to control rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Reginaldo actively working from the bottom here.
Reginaldo trying to control from the bottom.
Reginaldo is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Talu's Boxing Club, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Shakouri takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Shakouri working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Reginaldo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Shakouri scores with a big shot! Reginaldo's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Reginaldo! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mohsen Shakouri!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bus Wanker (ranked 4010 p4p, 171 weight class) and Gennady Mikhasevich (ranked 3822 p4p, 160 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bus Wanker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gennady Mikhasevich!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikhasevich shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Mikhasevich.
Wanker checks a low kick from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich is looking to chop away at Wanker's legs.
We've been told by Wanker's head coaches at Q Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wanker with a hook.
Wanker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mikhasevich tries a quick counter leg kick but Wanker is wise to it.
Wanker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wanker wants to slow Mikhasevich down by chopping away at his legs.
A swing and a miss from Mikhasevich.
Wanker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mikhasevich walks into a straight right hand from Wanker.
Wanker throws a hook but Mikhasevich avoids it easily.
Mikhasevich pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wanker looks to land a left hand but Mikhasevich moved out of range nicely.
Wanker looks to throw the jab but Mikhasevich is out of range.
Wanker lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Wanker finds it's way through Mikhasevich's defenses.
No joy there for Wanker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wanker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wanker lands with a nice combination. Mikhasevich backs away looking to recover.
Bus Wanker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wanker scores with a body shot.
Wanker instigates a clinch.
Mikhasevich is trying to break the clinch but Wanker has him pressed against the cage.
Good body shot from Wanker.
Mikhasevich has had enough of the clinch but Wanker keeps him there for the moment.
Wanker lands a body punch.
Mikhasevich wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A short uppercut from Wanker.
Wanker lands a nice shot to the body.
Mikhasevich looks winded!
Wanker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mikhasevich backwards.
A right hand to the body from Wanker.
Wanker presses Mikhasevich against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wanker lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wanker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mikhasevich or not.
Wanker lands a nice shot to the body.
Wanker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wanker lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Wanker.
Wanker lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Wanker on the inside.
Wanker lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wanker lands a nice shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Wanker.
A nice left hand lands by Wanker.
Wanker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wanker lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Wanker - that landed with a thud.
Wanker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mikhasevich backwards.
A short right from Wanker on the inside.
Wanker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right from Wanker on the inside.
Wanker lands a left hand.
Wanker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Wanker.
Wanker lands a hook that snaps the head of Mikhasevich backwards.
Wanker is working Mikhasevich over against the cage.
Wanker is leaning against Mikhasevich and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short right from Wanker on the inside.
Wanker scores with a hook to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wanker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wanker lands a nice uppercut.
Wanker lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Wanker - that landed with a thud.
Wanker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mikhasevich backwards.
Wanker lands a nice uppercut.
Wanker lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mikhasevich backwards.
Wanker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mikhasevich working hard to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wanker.
Wanker lands a body punch in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Wanker.
Mikhasevich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wanker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mikhasevich backwards.
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!
A shot in the inside from Wanker.
Wanker pushes Mikhasevich back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Wanker lands a body shot.
Wanker gets through Mikhasevich's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wanker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wanker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mikhasevich is rocked!
Wanker lands a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wanker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mikhasevich is still on wobbly legs! Can Wanker finish him?
Wanker scores with a shot to the side of Mikhasevich's head.
Wanker lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Wanker.
Wanker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mikhasevich backwards.
A body shot lands from Wanker.
Mikhasevich seems to have recovered his senses.
Wanker drops Mikhasevich onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Mikhasevich is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Wanker lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mikhasevich backwards.
Wanker works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Wanker.
Mikhasevich's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hook to the body lands for Wanker.
Wanker scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wanker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Wanker.
Wanker drops Mikhasevich onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Mikhasevich is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Wanker pushes Mikhasevich against the cage. Wanker is working some dirty boxing. Wanker pushes off with a quick right hook! Mikhasevich goes down! Mikhasevich tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Wanker moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bus Wanker!
An out of breath Bus Wanker thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brian Clough (ranked 3869 p4p, 168 weight class) and Nachi Nokka (ranked 4052 p4p, 168 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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270 lbs
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245 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Clough!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nachi Nokka!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clough checks the leg kick.
Clough scores with a jab. Nokka acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Nokka works Clough's body with a nice hook.
Clough takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Nice defenses there by Nokka.
Nice straight punches there by Clough. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Clough.
Clough feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Nokka sprawling to the canvas! Nokka rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Clough finish him?!
Nokka is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clough flashes Nokka a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Nokka's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Nokka crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Clough punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brian Clough!
A relieved looking Brian Clough thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Full Time Panda (ranked 3502 p4p, 156 weight class) and Peter Rasputin (ranked 3354 p4p, 152 weight class). Rasputin has chosen Indestructible-Colossus Tribute as his entrance music. Peter Rasputin will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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270 lbs
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KO power |
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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
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Full Time Panda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Rasputin!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasputin lands a jab to Panda's midsection.
Rasputin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Panda is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Panda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Full Time Panda has been cut.
Panda shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rasputin but Rasputin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rasputin works the jab nicely.
Panda throws a jab but it's blocked by Rasputin.
Panda shoots in but no luck this time.
Rasputin cracks Panda with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Panda drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Rasputin looking for a guillotine here but Panda defends easily.
Panda keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Rasputin's head.
Rasputin has his foot on Panda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Panda works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Panda really is a fat lump.
Rasputin has his foot on Panda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Panda works his way back into a safe position though.
We've been hearing good reports from Panda's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin has his foot on Panda's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Panda works his way back into a safe position though.
Panda engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Panda trying to control but Rasputin is working from the bottom.
Panda avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Panda's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Panda postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Panda scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rasputin throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Panda escapes and throws Rasputin's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panda working the ground and pound from side control.
Rasputin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Panda controls the position.
Panda cracks Rasputin with a big elbow.
Panda controlling the position.
Panda wants to control but Rasputin is keeping him busy.
Panda lands a few punches from side control.
Rasputin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Panda. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rasputin tries to buck Panda off but Panda is having none of it.
Rasputin takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Rasputin is trying to get back to half guard.
Rasputin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Rasputin's face as Panda controls the position.
Panda scores with a couple of short elbows.
Rasputin is working to avoid the ground and pound but Panda connects with a decent elbow.
Panda takes a little break here. Rasputin wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Rasputin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rasputin looking for a sweep but Panda has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Panda landing strikes from the mount and Rasputin is in trouble!
Rasputin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Rasputin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panda looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Rasputin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Panda seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Panda prevents Rasputin from improving his position.
Panda scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rasputin taking some punishment here, with Panda in his half guard.
Panda landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Well, if Panda 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.
Rasputin has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Panda escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Panda!
Rasputin is trying to escape the position but Panda is controlling the position.
Panda 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.
Rasputin takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Full Time Panda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Full Time Panda's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Rasputin throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rasputin scores with a jab.
Panda darts in looking for a takedown but Rasputin gets double underhooks and turns Panda into the cage.
Panda shoots and misses
and Rasputin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Panda thinking.
Panda shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Rasputin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Rasputin is looking to regain half guard here but Panda keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rasputin is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Rasputin struggling a bit here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rasputin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Rasputin looks to move to half guard but instead Panda has passed into mount! Damn!
Full Time Panda overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin is in a horrible position here. Panda smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Panda landing shots from mount.
Panda breaks from Rasputin's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Panda landing punches.
Panda controlling the position easily from mount.
Rasputin tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Panda in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Rasputin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Panda raining down hammerfists from mount.
Panda controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panda lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Rasputin hang on?
Panda controlling his opponent.
Rasputin is looking to improve his position but Panda isn't that keen on the idea.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Panda raining down shots from the mount!
Panda punishing his opponent with strikes.
Panda is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Rasputin is bucking up trying to escape but Panda cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Rasputin is looking to improve his position but Panda isn't that keen on the idea.
Panda content just to control the position here.
Panda with shots to the head and body - Rasputin looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panda lands a big elbow.
Panda looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Panda raining down hammerfists from mount.
Rasputin is rocked!
Rasputin can't escape the position.
The referee warns Rasputin that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Rasputin is still in real trouble! Can Panda finish him?
Panda has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rasputin's face.
Panda dominating with strikes here.
Panda controlling the pace for now.
Rasputin taking shots to the head.
Panda scoring with strikes but Rasputin is staying in there.
Panda looking to finish Rasputin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Rasputin!
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!
Panda postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Rasputin badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Panda around the waist but Panda pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Panda is the winner by TKO! Panda jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Full Time Panda!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nigel Benn Jr (ranked 2883 p4p, 383 weight class) and Todd Packer (ranked 2879 p4p, 382 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Nigel Benn Jr has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Nigel Benn Jr seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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28
203 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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27
190 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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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
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nigel Benn Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Todd Packer!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Packer throws a body kick that misses.
Packer fails with a takedown attempt.
Packer slips under a jab.
Packer tries a low kick but Benn Jr avoids it.
Packer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Benn Jr does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Packer feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Benn Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Packer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benn Jr.
Packer lands an overhand right.
Benn Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Packer circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Benn Jr misses with a double jab.
Benn Jr misses with a straight right.
Benn Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benn Jr blocks a low kick nicely.
Packer shoots in looking for a takedown. Benn Jr tries to sprawl out of it but Packer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Benn Jr manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Packer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Benn Jr jabs at Packer's body.
Packer ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benn Jr moves away.
Benn Jr blocks a head kick by Packer.
Benn Jr moves out of range of the leg kick from Packer.
Todd Packer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Benn Jr takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Packer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Benn Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Packer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Benn Jr throws a right and a left that Packer avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Packer connects with an inside leg kick.
Benn Jr misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Packer counters with an outside leg kick.
Benn Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Packer.
Packer gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Benn Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Packer checks a leg kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Packer - that will leave a mark!
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!
Benn Jr looks to land a combination but Packer avoids it well.
Benn Jr walks into a straight right hand from Packer.
Nigel Benn Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Benn Jr checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Benn Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benn Jr throws a combination. Packer tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Benn Jr lands with a nice body punch.
Packer throws a hook to the side of Benn Jr's head but Benn Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick by Packer misses
and Benn Jr counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Packer misses with the combination.
Benn Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Packer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Good exchange - Benn Jr coming out on top.
Packer moves into the clinch successfully.
Benn Jr tries to circle away but Packer has him pinned against the cage.
Benn Jr has had enough of the clinch but Packer keeps him there for the moment.
Packer throws a head punch that misses.
Benn Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Packer backwards.
Packer lands with a right to the head.
Benn Jr lands with a short shot to the head.
Benn Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Packer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nigel Benn Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd Packer.
Packer working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Packer lands an elbow that stopped Benn Jr in his tracks for a moment.
Packer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
Benn Jr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Benn Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Packer working aggressively here.
Packer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Packer fails to land.
Packer trying to land knees to the body.
Benn Jr wants to break free but Packer has control.
Packer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Packer misses with a punch on the inside.
Packer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Packer lands with a short shot to the head.
Packer keeps control of Benn Jr as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Packer misses with a knee to the head.
Packer lands a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Packer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Todd Packer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Benn Jr's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Benn Jr throws a hook but Packer avoids it easily.
Packer counters with a body kick.
A shot to the liver by Benn Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Packer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A counter left hand to the body from Benn Jr misses its target.
Packer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Benn Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Packer is looking to clinch but Benn Jr is avoiding it.
Benn Jr seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Benn Jr chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Packer can pounce on him.
Benn Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Benn Jr blocks a head kick by Packer.
Benn Jr feints and then cracks Packer's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Packer down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Benn Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Packer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Benn Jr's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Packer stopping the sweep attempt from Benn Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Packer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Benn Jr has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Packer has managed to get both his arms back between Benn Jr's legs - danger averted.
Packer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Packer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Let's hope that Packer has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Benn Jr utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Packer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Packer slips nicely into half guard.
Packer slips a nice elbow through Benn Jr's hands, connecting with Benn Jr's forehead.
Packer lands strikes from half guard.
Packer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Benn Jr is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Packer scores with a couple of nice shots.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Packer lands a nice short elbow.
Packer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Packer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Benn Jr is trying to maintain the position but Packer is very close to passing his half guard.
Benn Jr blocking the ground and pound attempt from Packer.
Packer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Benn Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Packer landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Benn Jr is trying to stand up here but Packer is controlling him well.
Packer trying to mount his opponent but Benn Jr defends it.
Benn Jr wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Packer trying to mount his opponent but Benn Jr defends it.
Packer drops an elbow to the side of Benn Jr's head.
Benn Jr is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Packer pulls his head out easily.
Packer tries to pass to full mount but Benn Jr defends it.
Benn Jr trying to control here.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Packer is trying to control. Benn Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Packer is taking a breather. Benn Jr 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.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Benn Jr throws a jab but it's blocked by Packer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Packer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Packer cracks a nice hook into Benn Jr's ribs.
Packer shoots and misses
and Benn Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Benn Jr tries to work over Packer's front leg with a kick but Packer checks it.
Packer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Packer misses with a leg kick
and Benn Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Benn Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Packer's shoulder, as Packer tries to avoid the shot.
Benn Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Packer was well out of range. Poor timing from Benn Jr.
Packer moves into the clinch.
Packer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Packer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Packer blocks an uppercut.
Benn Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Benn Jr gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Packer.
Nigel Benn Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Todd Packer.
Packer wants the takedown. Benn Jr is fighting it off but Packer persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Benn Jr's guard against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Todd Packer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Packer has Benn Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Benn Jr breaks the clinch.
A slow jab from Packer misses its intended target.
Packer misses with a low kick.
Packer lands a front kick.
Benn Jr misses with a body shot.
Packer tries to bum rush Benn Jr with a series of wild strikes but Benn Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Packer misses with a wild body shot.
A left and a right from Benn Jr both land. Nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benn Jr misses with the combination.
Packer keeps Benn Jr at a distance using the push kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Packer looks to land a right hand but Benn Jr moved out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Packer lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Benn Jr has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Benn Jr and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've been told by Benn Jr's head coaches at Cozad MMA LA Elite that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Packer takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Benn Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Benn Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Packer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Benn Jr checks a leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Benn Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Packer scores with a leg kick.
Benn Jr connects with a body shot that sends Packer's belly button to the back.
Nigel Benn Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Packer smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Benn Jr connects with a crisp jab.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Benn Jr crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Packer - the referee stops the clock and Benn Jr gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Packer. Benn Jr manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Benn Jr lands with a nice combination. Packer backs away looking to recover.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Packer misses with a hook.
Nigel Benn Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Packer scores with a jab to the body.
Packer bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nigel Benn Jr is winning the standup battle so far.
Benn Jr has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Packer.
Benn Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Packer is just out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Benn Jr, as that shot connected.
Packer misses with a kick to the body.
Packer scores with a leg kick.
Packer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Packer slips a jab from Benn Jr.
Benn Jr throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Packer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benn Jr throws out the jab.
Packer takes one to the chin there.
Packer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benn Jr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Packer connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Packer jabs at Benn Jr's body.
Packer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Packer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Good shot there by Packer.
That kick from Packer tenderised Benn Jr's leg. Benn Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Benn Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Packer looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Benn Jr is fending him off so far but Packer persists. Nope, Benn Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
Packer cracks a nice hook into Benn Jr's ribs.
Packer misses with an uppercut. Benn Jr saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Packer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Benn Jr.
Packer misses with a two punch combination.
Benn Jr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Packer slips a jab from Benn Jr.
Benn Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Packer just misses with a punch to the body.
Packer scoring well with a low kick there.
Packer slips under a jab.
Packer takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Packer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Benn Jr throws out the jab.
Packer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Benn Jr if he has to take too many more of those.
Todd Packer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Packer misses the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Todd Packer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Packer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Todd Packer!
The defeated Nigel Benn Jr had this to say: 'ill be back'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joao Neves (ranked 2015 p4p, 82 weight class) and Ivan Samsonov (ranked 2079 p4p, 106 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joao Neves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Samsonov!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samsonov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Samsonov tries to throw a body punch but Neves avoids it by throwing Samsonov back against the cage.
Neves breaks the clinch.
Samsonov closes the distance but Neves moves to the side
and Neves counters with a straight right hand.
Samsonov closes the distance and clinches.
Neves breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Samsonov clinches up against the cage.
Samsonov tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Neves just stands there and leans against the cage.
Samsonov keeps control of Neves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samsonov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neves's elbow.
Samsonov lands an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Neves's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Samsonov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A frustrated look appears on Neves's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Neves wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Neves definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Samsonov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nevess head.
Good body shot from Samsonov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samsonov prevents Neves from breaking the clinch.
Neves has had enough of the clinch but Samsonov keeps him there for the moment.
Neves is trying to break the clinch but Samsonov is controlling him.
Samsonov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Neves's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Samsonov.
Samsonov tries to work over Neves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Samsonov lands with a left to the head.
Neves is looking to break free of the clinch but Samsonov has double underhooks.
Samsonov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Samsonov fails to pull guard.
A frustrated look appears on Neves's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Samsonov decides to pull guard.
Neves got a little sloppy there for a moment and Samsonov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Neves has managed to get both his arms back between Samsonov's legs - danger averted.
Samsonov working for a triangle but Neves defends it easily.
Neves has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Neves is sitting in close to Samsonov's body. Samsonov has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Neves is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Neves is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Samsonov.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ivan Samsonov!
A relieved looking Ivan Samsonov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darius Khaan (ranked 2576 p4p, 230 weight class) and Aaron Smith (ranked 1219 p4p, 116 weight class). Smith has chosen Lonely Train by Black Stone Cherry as his entrance music. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darius Khaan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aaron Smith!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khaan wants to slow Smith down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice straight punches there by Smith. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Smith.
Good exchange - Smith coming out on top.
It looks like Darius Khaan has been cut.
Smith throws a right hand that Khaan ducks under and follows up with a left that Khaan also avoids with ease.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
Khaan throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Khaan counters with a nice low kick that buckles Smith's knee momentarily.
Khaan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smith throws a hook but Khaan avoids it easily.
Khaan fires out a quick counter leg kick but Smith just manages to avoid it.
Khaan slips under a jab from Smith.
Smith connects with a looping right hand.
Khaan is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Khaan's defenses. It connects perfectly with Khaan's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aaron Smith!
During a confident post fight interview, Aaron Smith thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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