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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sm Dabutt (ranked 5799 p4p, 104 weight class) and Max Halloween (ranked 6062 p4p, 116 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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235 lbs
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150 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sm Dabutt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Halloween!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dabutt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dabutt misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Halloween.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Halloween has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Dabutt lands the left hand.
Dabutt could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Good shot there by Dabutt.
Halloween ducks under a wild hook from Dabutt.
Dabutt tries to keep at a distance but Halloween has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dabutt misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dabutt tries a body shot but Halloween blocks it.
Dabutt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Halloween.
It looks like Sm Dabutt has been cut.
Halloween lands a shot to the body.
Halloween misses with a hook to the ribs.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Halloween creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Halloween lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Halloween tries a body shot but Dabutt blocks it.
Halloween struggles to land a body shot inside as Dabutt controls his hands.
Halloween tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dabutt's elbow.
Dabutt swings wildly with an uppercut but Halloween uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halloween lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dabutt or not.
Dabutt is breathing heavily.
Halloween lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dabutt backwards.
Dabutt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dabutt is rocked!
Halloween lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Oh Dabutt is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halloween scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dabutt misses with a punch to the body.
Halloween lands a nice uppercut.
Dabutt misses with a punch to the body.
A body shot lands from Halloween.
A short right from Halloween on the inside.
Halloween dips a shoulder and cracks Dabutt with a mighty uppercut! Dabutt falls back against the cage and Halloween unloads with a barrage of strikes! Dabutt 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 - Halloween screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Halloween!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rei Spears (ranked 2705 p4p, 70 weight class) and Gustav Rinaldi (ranked 24050 p4p, 152 weight class). Spears comes to the cage accompanied by YFN Lucci - Dream. Gustav Rinaldi told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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253 lbs
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205 lbs
4 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
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BJJ Blue Belt
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
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rei Spears!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gustav Rinaldi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spears clinches with his opponent.
Spears is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've been informed that Rinaldi has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Spears with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Rinaldi is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Spears is defending well.
Rinaldi wants a takedown.
Rei Spears has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gustav Rinaldi.
Rinaldi changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Spears fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Rinaldi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Spears to counter with a crisp jab.
Rinaldi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Spears finds it's way round the side to connect with Rinaldi's head.
Spears moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinaldi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Spears avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Rinaldi takes a knee right on the jaw!
Spears breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rinaldi gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Spears gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rei Spears!
Rei Spears seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Konstantin Kuznetsov (ranked 2443 p4p, 264 weight class) and Max Ward (ranked 6186 p4p, 539 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Ward's choice of entrance music: Spazz - Crush Kill Destroy. The key to victory for Konstantin Kuznetsov has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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183 lbs
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193 lbs
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Konstantin Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Ward!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ward shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Kuznetsov avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ward.
Ward missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Ward missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ward is looking to pass Kuznetsov's guard but actually Kuznetsov recovers to full guard.
Ward has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ward postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ward throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuznetsov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ward throws an elbow that misses. Kuznetsov uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Ward's guard. Nice move by Kuznetsov!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ward is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Kuznetsov dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Kuznetsov gets caught flat footed, as Ward shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Ward won't allow Kuznetsov to get back to his feet.
Ward trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ward in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ward throwing strikes but missing.
Kuznetsov wants to stand but Ward is controlling the position.
Ward trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ward throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ward postures up in Kuznetsov's guard and throws a big left but Kuznetsov blocks it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ward is trying hard to land a takedown here. Kuznetsov sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Kuznetsov tries to clinch up but Ward circles away and keeps his distance.
Ward fails with the takedown.
Ward has a takedown stuffed.
Kuznetsov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Konstantin Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Max Ward.
Ward fails to land the takedown.
Kuznetsov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ward, pushing him back against the cage.
Kuznetsov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ward looking for a takedown.
Ward can't get the takedown.
Kuznetsov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Ward looks winded!
Kuznetsov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kuznetsov scores with a shot to the side of Ward's head.
Kuznetsov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Ward lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A nice left hand lands by Kuznetsov.
Still in the clinch, Kuznetsov scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov lands a nice knee to the body.
Kuznetsov crunches a lovely knee into Ward's ribcage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Kuznetsov is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Kuznetsov lands an uppercut.
Kuznetsov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ward changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kuznetsov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kuznetsov closes the distance and clinches.
Kuznetsov scores with a shoulder strike.
Ward is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Kuznetsov pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ward has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kuznetsov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ward can't get the takedown.
Ward has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Kuznetsov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Ward can turn it around.
Kuznetsov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ward backwards.
Kuznetsov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov prevents the takedown attempt.
Our sources have told us that Kuznetsov has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Kuznetsov scores with a shoulder strike.
Kuznetsov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kuznetsov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Ward in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kuznetsov.
A shot in the inside from Kuznetsov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ward backwards.
Kuznetsov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ward backwards.
Ward is rocked!
Ward takes a shot to the head.
Ward is still on wobbly legs! Can Kuznetsov finish him?
Kuznetsov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ward backwards.
Kuznetsov dips a shoulder and cracks Ward with a mighty uppercut! Ward falls back against the cage and Kuznetsov unloads with a barrage of strikes! Ward 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 - Kuznetsov screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Konstantin Kuznetsov!
A very excited looking Konstantin Kuznetsov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between John Starman (ranked 3893 p4p, 387 weight class) and Joshua Brown (ranked 3271 p4p, 341 weight class). Starman's entrance music is wrestlers. A fine choice. Brown has chosen Hail Mary Tupac as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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166 lbs
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166 lbs
4 - 1 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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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
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Starman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joshua Brown!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown is looking to clinch but Starman is avoiding it.
Starman definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice shot by Starman.
It looks like Joshua Brown has been cut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Brown.
Starman closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Starman stalling.
Starman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Brown defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Starman showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Starman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Starman scoring with some ground and pound.
Starman scoring with some ground and pound.
Brown is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Starman is aware though and is defending well.
Brown has momentary wrist control but Starman slips an elbow through the middle.
Brown is trying to control the position but Starman postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Starman lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Starman connects with a couple of short punches.
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Starman can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brown had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Starman defends it easily.
Starman wants to pass the guard but Brown is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Starman is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Starman throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brown is looking for a triangle but Starman pushes his legs off easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Brown has momentary wrist control but Starman slips an elbow through the middle.
Brown throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Starman escapes and throws Brown's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Brown manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Starman is nestled in close to Brown, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Starman controlling the action here.
Brown has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Brown looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Starman thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Brown is looking to improve his position.
Starman seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Brown is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Starman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Brown is still in real trouble! Can Starman finish him?
Starman is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Brown is hurt! He's hurt bad - Starman fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Brown from any more punishment! Congratulations to Starman! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Starman!
Our winner, John Starman, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Joshua Brown had this to say: 'I will learn from this!!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gator Waldo (ranked 4099 p4p, 142 weight class) and Walker Ranger (ranked 5935 p4p, 109 weight class). Waldo's entrance music is Gunna - Sold Out Dates ft Lil Baby. A fine choice. Ranger has chosen Screw you, We're from Texas as his entrance music. Walker Ranger has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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270 lbs
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215 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
1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gator Waldo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Walker Ranger!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ranger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Waldo throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Ranger was covering up waiting for the punch and Waldo finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Waldo lands a couple of digs.
Ranger is looking to stand up but Waldo isn't so interested in that idea.
Ranger scores with a short punch from the bottom.
Waldo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Waldo got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ranger has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Waldo has managed to get both his arms back between Ranger's legs - danger averted.
Waldo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Waldo 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ranger wants to stand and escape but Waldo is having none of it.
Waldo passes Ranger's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Waldo with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waldo is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ranger!
Ranger is trying to stand up.
Waldo dominating with strikes here.
Ranger is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Waldo controlling the pace for now.
Ranger is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ranger is trying to stand.
Waldo controlling the position easily from mount.
Ranger tries to hold on but Waldo pushes him away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ranger squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ranger is desperately trying to improve his position but Waldo has a good base and remains in mount.
Waldo controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Waldo is landing with some decent strikes but Ranger is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Waldo takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Waldo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Waldo lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ranger's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Waldo has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Ranger's face.
Waldo landing strikes, looking to finish!
Ranger is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Waldo working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Ranger blocking the ground and pound.
Waldo scoring with strikes but Ranger is staying in there.
It looks like Walker Ranger has been cut.
Ranger is desperately trying to improve his position but Waldo has a good base and remains in mount.
Waldo lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Waldo scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Ranger?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Waldo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Waldo landing punches.
Waldo thowing shots but they're missing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waldo blocks Ranger's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Waldo controlling from mount.
Waldo is working for a guillotine from mount but Ranger frees his head quite easily.
Ranger squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Waldo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Ranger is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Waldo cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Waldo throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gator Waldo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Walker Ranger's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Ranger shoots in looking for a takedown. Waldo tries to sprawl out of it but Ranger keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Waldo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ranger lands a jab-cross combination.
Ranger works over Waldo's head and body with a nice combination.
Walker Ranger is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ranger throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Waldo throws a jab when Ranger was well out of range.
Waldo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ranger can do to turn this around?
Ranger slips under a jab from Waldo.
A nice side step and Ranger releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Ranger pushes Waldo away with a front kick.
Waldo swings widly with a right hand
and Ranger counters with a nice kick to the body.
Ranger tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Waldo throwing a counter right hand but Ranger manages to avoid it.
Waldo lands with a hook. Ranger tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ranger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gator Waldo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Waldo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Ranger. That one must have hurt.
Ranger throws the kick towards the body but Waldo avoids it.
Waldo throws a jab but it's blocked by Ranger.
Ranger lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A combination from Ranger does no damage.
Walker Ranger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Waldo misses the target.
Ranger replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Waldo blocks it well.
A swing and a miss from Waldo.
Ranger throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Waldo misses the jab.
Waldo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Ranger is trying to defend but Waldo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Ranger manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Waldo keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Waldo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Waldo working some strikes from top position.
Ranger can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Waldo controls the pace.
Ranger will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Waldo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ranger is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Waldo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Waldo not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Waldo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Waldo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Waldo is pushing down on Ranger's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ranger is fighting to maintain full guard but Waldo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ranger looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ranger keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ranger pushes Waldo off but Waldo dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Waldo postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Ranger tries to escape but Waldo is in control.
Waldo scoring with punches from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ranger is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gator Waldo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Waldo creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Waldo taking a breather here.
Ranger managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Waldo.
Ranger is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Waldo working the body and head with strikes.
That has opened up Walker Ranger's cut even more.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Waldo fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ranger tries to improve position but can't.
Waldo slows the pace down.
Waldo lands a decent elbow from side control.
Ranger bucks up and tries to throw Waldo off but instead Waldo has got his back!
Waldo softening up his opponent with strikes here.
The cut above Walker Ranger's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Walker Ranger's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Gator Waldo!
Gator Waldo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Walker Ranger stepped up to the mic, saying 'Texas is still the best, and I'll remember this Alamo...'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between John Lemon (ranked 1936 p4p, 225 weight class) and Lyoto Yoshida (ranked 3130 p4p, 324 weight class). Lemon comes to the cage accompanied by The New Potatoes. Lemon has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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180 lbs
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189 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Lemon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lyoto Yoshida!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Lemon both land. Nice combination.
Lemon is breathing heavily.
Yoshida avoids the head kick by Lemon.
Lemon misses the jab.
As Lemon backs off Yoshida throws a huge counter combo but Lemon manages to avoid it all.
Yoshida rushes Lemon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Yoshida lands a nice uppercut.
Lemon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yoshida lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yoshida holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yoshida.
Yoshida lands a hook that snaps the head of Lemon backwards.
Yoshida is leaning against Lemon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lemon avoiding damage as Yoshida throws knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A hook to the body from Yoshida.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yoshida just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lemon's brow.
Yoshida throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lemons head.
Yoshida lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yoshida tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lemon avoids it.
Yoshida softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Yoshida as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Yoshida.
Yoshida creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lemon's defenses.
Yoshida gets through Lemon's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lemon taking a breather.
Yoshida crunches a lovely knee into Lemon's ribcage.
Yoshida softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Yoshida working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hook to the body lands for Yoshida.
A short uppercut from Yoshida.
Nice elbow from Yoshida.
A short left from Yoshida.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Yoshida.
A short right from Yoshida on the inside.
Yoshida stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Yoshida scores with a shoulder strike.
Yoshida is leaning against Lemon and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Yoshida as the two fighters clinch.
Yoshida presses Lemon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yoshida scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A left hand lands to the body for Yoshida.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yoshida creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Yoshida scores with a nice short uppercut.
Yoshida working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Yoshida lands with a short shot to the head.
Yoshida misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Yoshida.
Yoshida gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lemon is rocked!
It looks like John Lemon has been cut.
A short uppercut from Yoshida.
Oh Lemon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Yoshida comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Yoshida throws an elbow that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yoshida throws an elbow but misses.
Yoshida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yoshida scores with a hook to the body.
Yoshida lands with a left to the head.
Yoshida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yoshida lands with a light punch inside.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Yoshida lands an elbow inside that Lemon shrugs off.
Yoshida scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Yoshida.
A short right from Yoshida.
Yoshida goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yoshida lands a left hand.
Yoshida stalling the fight.
A body shot lands from Yoshida.
Lemon takes an elbow to the temple.
Yoshida lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yoshida pushes Lemon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yoshida lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Lemon to his knees! Yoshida keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lyoto Yoshida!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Cruz (ranked 2512 p4p, 68 weight class) and Erik Friedrichsen (ranked 2108 p4p, 88 weight class). The key to victory for Ricardo Cruz has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Erik Friedrichsen!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Friedrichsen swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cruz seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Friedrichsen misses with a body kick.
Cruz doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Friedrichsen counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Cruz to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Friedrichsen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Erik Friedrichsen!
An out of breath and clearly excited Erik Friedrichsen thanked Zenith Nutrition (160q/$200) for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harold Harmbe (ranked 1376 p4p, 47 weight class) and Nikolai Luzhin (ranked 2101 p4p, 63 weight class). Harmbe comes to the cage accompanied by Boosie Badazz - No Juice. Luzhin has chosen Lil Baby - Narcs as his entrance music. Harmbe has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Harold Harmbe has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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186 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Harold Harmbe!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
35 - 20 - 3, fighting out of New York, Nikolai Luzhin!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luzhin closes the distance and pushes Harmbe back into the cage.
Harmbe using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Luzhin has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Luzhin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Harmbe blocks it with crossed arms.
Harmbe dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Harmbe wants to break free but Luzhin has control.
A head punch on the inside from Harmbe fails to land.
Harmbe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luzhin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Luzhin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Luzhin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Luzhin trying to land knees to the body.
Luzhin tries a knee to the head but Harmbe blocks it.
Harmbe is pushing Luzhin up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Harmbe leaning his opponent against the cage.
Luzhin wants to stall.
Harmbe stalls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harmbe is trying to force a seperation but Luzhin has the dominant position.
Harmbe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Luzhin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Harmbe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Luzhin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harmbe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luzhin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Luzhin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luzhin.
Luzhin misses with a knee to the head.
Harmbe with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Luzhin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Harmbe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Luzhin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Luzhin looking to throw knees to the head but Harmbe is blocking nicely.
A short left from Luzhin.
Luzhin on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Harmbe looking to stall.
Harmbe tries to land knees in the clinch but Luzhin avoids the damage to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Luzhin.
Luzhin landing knees to the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Harmbe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Luzhin breaks from the clinch.
Luzhin will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Harmbe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Luzhin rushes Harmbe and presses him up against the cage.
Luzhin's coach down at Touch Of Death Combat Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Luzhin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Luzhin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Harmbe is breathing heavily.
Luzhin with a knee to the head.
Luzhin throws a knee to the head but misses.
Luzhin unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Luzhin lands with a left to the head.
Luzhin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Luzhin stalling in the clinch.
Luzhin misses with a knee to the head.
Harmbe takes a knee right on the jaw!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin has Harmbe pressed against the cage, preventing Harmbe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Harmbe takes a shot to the head.
Luzhin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Luzhin lands with a short shot to the head.
Harmbe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luzhin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Harmbe is defending well for now.
Luzhin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Luzhin slowing the pace effectively.
Harmbe scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Luzhin.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Harmbe.
Luzhin lands a good knee to the midsection. Harmbe won't want to take too many of those.
Luzhin pushes Harmbe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Harmbe misses with the head strike.
Luzhin scores a nice knee to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Luzhin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Harold Harmbe has been cut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Luzhin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin working Harmbe over with knees to the body.
Harmbe takes a shot to the head.
Harmbe is trying to stall.
Luzhin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Harmbe stalling in the clinch but Luzhin improves position.
Luzhin stalling.
Luzhin lands a knee to the head.
Luzhin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Luzhin lands a knee to the head.
Luzhin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A knee to the head by Luzhin.
Luzhin misses with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Harmbe drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Luzhin lands a knee to the head.
Luzhin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Luzhin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harold Harmbe's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Luzhin misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Harmbe misses.
Harmbe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luzhin.
Harmbe ducks under a wild hook from Luzhin.
Harmbe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Luzhin darts in and clinches Harmbe up against the cage.
Luzhin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Luzhin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Harmbe's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Luzhin leaning against his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harmbe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Harmbe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Luzhin.
Luzhin moves into the clinch.
Luzhin blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harmbe misses with a knee strike.
Harmbe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Luzhin crunches a lovely knee into Harmbe's ribcage.
Luzhin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Luzhin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Luzhin misses with a knee to the head.
A short left from Luzhin.
Luzhin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Luzhin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Harmbe is rocked!
Luzhin has Harmbe pressed against the cage, preventing Harmbe from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Oh Harmbe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Luzhin landing knees to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Harmbe seems to have got his legs back now.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Luzhin obliges.
Luzhin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Luzhin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Luzhin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Luzhin is stalling here.
Luzhin lands a hook that snaps the head of Harmbe backwards.
Luzhin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Luzhin closes the distance and pushes Harmbe back into the cage.
Luzhin manages to break the clinch.
Luzhin forces Harmbe back against the cage and clinches.
Luzhin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Harmbe tries to score a body lock takedown but Luzhin shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Luzhin trying to land knees to the body.
Luzhin makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Harmbe is trying to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luzhin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Luzhin.
Luzhin landing knees to the head.
Luzhin manages to break the clinch.
Nikolai Luzhin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Luzhin looks to land a combination but Harmbe avoids it well.
Luzhin clinches up with Harmbe and pushes him back against the cage.
Luzhin connects with a knee to the head.
Luzhin lands with a light punch inside.
Harmbe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Luzhin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Harmbe misses with an uppercut.
Harmbe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Luzhin wants to clinch.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luzhin lands a knee to the head.
Harmbe tries to land a knee to the head but Luzhin blocks with his arms.
Luzhin blocks an uppercut.
Luzhin prevents a body shot from Harmbe.
Harmbe is looking to control Luzhin's arms but Luzhin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Harmbe has his back to the cage.
Luzhin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Harmbe's face.
Luzhin is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Luzhin lands with a light punch inside.
Luzhin lands a knee to the body.
Luzhin lands a right hand.
Luzhin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Harmbe blocks it with crossed arms.
Luzhin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Luzhin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Luzhin lands a knee to the head.
Luzhin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harmbe backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Luzhin showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Harold Harmbe's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Luzhin moves into range and clinches up with Harmbe.
Luzhin looking to throw knees to the head but Harmbe is blocking nicely.
Still in the clinch, Harmbe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Harmbe is trying to push Luzhin away but Luzhin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Luzhin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Luzhin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Luzhin prevents Harmbe from breaking the clinch.
Luzhin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Harmbe has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Luzhin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Harmbe backwards.
A short uppercut from Luzhin.
Harmbe has clasped his hands together around Luzhin's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
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!
Luzhin is looking to reverse the position.
Luzhin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Harmbe will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Harmbe trying to control the action but Luzhin is working from the bottom.
Luzhin looking for a sweep but Harmbe has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luzhin is desperately trying to improve his position but Harmbe has a good base and remains in mount.
Luzhin wants to control but Harmbe is having none of it.
Luzhin is looking to improve his position but Harmbe isn't that keen on the idea.
Harmbe avoids the attempt from Luzhin to control.
Harmbe wants to control the pace but Luzhin is squirming around nicely.
Luzhin is looking to get to half guard.
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.
Harmbe looking to control and managing it successfully.
Harmbe prevents Luzhin from getting the reversal.
Luzhin's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harmbe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Harmbe content just to control the position here.
Luzhin tries to lock up and control but Harmbe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin is looking to get to half guard.
Harmbe won't let Luzhin get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Luzhin keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Luzhin is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Luzhin bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Harmbe looking for a sweep. Not yet Harmbe, not yet.
Luzhin trying to control but Harmbe is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harmbe wants to sweep here but Luzhin controlling him for the moment.
Luzhin is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Luzhin wants to control from the top but Harmbe keeps moving.
Luzhin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harmbe looking to hit a scissor sweep but Luzhin is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Nikolai Luzhin just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Harold Harmbe'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.
Luzhin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Harmbe swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Harmbe drops down looking for a counter takedown but Luzhin sprawls and moves away.
Harmbe throws a looping overhand right but Luzhin ducks down to avoid it.
Harmbe gets tackled into the cage by Luzhin. Luzhin maintains the clinch.
Luzhin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Luzhin misses with a hook. Harmbe ducked under it nicely.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Luzhin looking to throw knees to the head but Harmbe is blocking nicely.
Luzhin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Luzhin landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Harmbe letting Luzhin take a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luzhin misses with a knee to the head.
Luzhin missing with knees to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Harmbe manages to break the clinch.
Harmbe throws a shot from downtown. Luzhin moves away and avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harmbe takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Luzhin swings widly with a right hand
and Harmbe counters with a straight right hand.
Nice straight punches there by Luzhin. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Luzhin.
Luzhin connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Harmbe's hands.
Luzhin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Harmbe.
Luzhin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Luzhin moves into the clinch.
Luzhin with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Luzhin keeps control of Harmbe as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Harmbe looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Luzhin has Harmbe pressed against the cage.
Luzhin is pushing Harmbe up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Harmbe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luzhin's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Luzhin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Harmbe backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luzhin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luzhin with a knee to the head.
Harmbe gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Luzhin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Luzhin is trying to control but can't.
Harmbe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Luzhin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harmbe trying to control the action but Luzhin is working from the bottom.
Luzhin is looking to escape.
Harmbe controlling the pace.
Luzhin wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Luzhin moves into the clinch successfully.
Nikolai Luzhin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Harmbe goes for a takedown attempt but Luzhin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Luzhin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harmbe throws out the jab.
Luzhin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Harmbe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Luzhin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Harmbe moves out of range of the body kick from Luzhin.
Luzhin throws an off balance right hand
and Harmbe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No joy there for Luzhin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Harmbe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Harmbe looks to land a left hand but Luzhin moved out of range nicely.
Luzhin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Luzhin scores with a nice right hand.
Harmbe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Harmbe misses with a hook.
Luzhin misses with a hook. Harmbe ducked under it nicely.
Harmbe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Harmbe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luzhin was well out of range. Poor timing from Harmbe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nikolai Luzhin dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Harold Harmbe's cut.
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!
Luzhin scores with a jab. Harmbe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Luzhin misses with a left hand
and Harmbe counters with a stiff right hand.
Luzhin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Luzhin misses with a body kick.
Harmbe takes the fight into the clinch.
Luzhin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harmbe backwards.
Luzhin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Luzhin.
Luzhin trying to land knees to the body.
Luzhin lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Harmbe stalling against the cage.
Luzhin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Luzhin wants to stall.
Luzhin is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luzhin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Harmbe trying to stall but Luzhin improves his position.
Luzhin gets through Harmbe's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luzhin connects with a nasty looking knee right to Harmbe's face.
Luzhin pushes Harmbe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Luzhin lands with a left to the head.
Luzhin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Harmbe backwards.
Luzhin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Harmbe is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Luzhin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Harmbe misses with a knee to the head.
Luzhin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Luzhin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Harmbe is keeping busy.
Luzhin is trying to maintain a safe position but Harmbe gets an underhook and turns Luzhin into the cage.
Come on Luzhin - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Harmbe throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Luzhin blocks it with crossed arms.
Harold Harmbe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Harmbe backwards.
Luzhin stalling against the cage.
Luzhin breaks the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luzhin scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nikolai Luzhin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Luzhin rushes Harmbe and presses him up against the cage.
Harmbe wants to get back to striking at distance but Luzhin won't allow it.
Luzhin landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Harmbe misses with a punch on the inside.
Luzhin prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Harold Harmbe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Harmbe tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luzhin has Harmbe pushed against the cage.
Luzhin is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Luzhin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Harmbes head.
Harmbe tries to stall but Luzhin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Harmbe tries to circle away but Luzhin has him pinned against the cage.
Harmbe tries to stall but Luzhin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A head punch on the inside from Harmbe fails to land.
Luzhin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Harmbe tries to land knees in the clinch but Luzhin avoids the damage to the body.
Harmbe is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luzhin.
Harmbe breaks the clinch.
Nikolai Luzhin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Luzhin has closed the distance and engaged Harmbe in a clinch.
Harmbe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Harmbe throws a punch but it's blocked by Luzhin.
Harmbe is looking to break free of the clinch but Luzhin has double underhooks.
Harmbe tries to break free but Luzhin pushes him back against the cage.
Harmbe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Luzhin avoids it.
Luzhin with a knee to the head.
Luzhin tries a knee to the head but Harmbe blocks it.
Harmbe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Luzhin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolai Luzhin comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Luzhin 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 44:50
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 45:50
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 44:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nikolai Luzhin!
Nikolai Luzhin is the new super heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Nikolai Luzhin rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Harold Harmbe was interviewed post fight and said 'ill be here till i m 35'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cormac Mac Airt (ranked 1048 p4p, 126 weight class) and Mason Norris (ranked 1474 p4p, 183 weight class). Mac Airt comes to the cage accompanied by Wolf Blood. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
24 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cormac Mac Airt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mason Norris!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norris throws a lazy uppercut
and Mac Airt counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Norris swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mac Airt counters with a stiff right hand.
Norris takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mac Airt missing with a left hand there. Norris was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mac Airt slips under a jab.
Norris scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Mac Airt misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Norris! But no joy.
Mac Airt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Norris lunges at Mac Airt with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mac Airt's hand.
It looks like Cormac Mac Airt has been cut.
Norris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mac Airt throws out the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Norris! But no joy.
Mac Airt slips a jab from Norris.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mac Airt with a jab.
Norris swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mac Airt moves out of range of the strikes.
Mac Airt thuds his right hand into Norris's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Norris on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Norris throws a right hand that misses
and Mac Airt counters with a straight right hand.
Mac Airt slips a jab from Norris.
Mac Airt throws an overhand right that lands on Norris's shoulder, as Norris tries to avoid the shot.
Norris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mac Airt paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Mac Airt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Norris looks to land a right hand but Mac Airt moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Mac Airt misses the target.
Mac Airt drops Norris with a beautiful combination! Norris stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Mac Airt is looking for the KO!
Norris is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norris bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mac Airt swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Norris counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mac Airt thinking.
Mac Airt misses with a straight right.
Norris loads up on a big right hand but Mac Airt slips the punch.
Nice shot lands for Mac Airt.
Mac Airt lands a big right hand that sends Norris crashing to the mat! Mac Airt stays standing though and waves Norris back to his feet!
Norris is still on wobbly legs! Can Mac Airt finish him?
Mac Airt looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
BOOM! Mac Airt lands a beautiful left hook that drops Norris. Norris tries to recover but Mac Airt is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Norris lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cormac Mac Airt!
Cormac Mac Airt took to the mic in his post fight interview and said '"With a host, with a valiant band
Well did he go into Connacht.
Alas, that he saw the blood of Conn
On the side of Cuchulain's sword!"'.
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