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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cecil Scanlan (ranked 7056 p4p, 101 weight class) and Kallie Coetzee (ranked 5770 p4p, 97 weight class). Coetzee is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Outa in die langpad. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cecil Scanlan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kallie Coetzee!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Konstantin Menshow and Aleksandr Martynov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scanlan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Coetzee.
Coetzee ducks under a wild hook from Scanlan.
Coetzee let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Coetzee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Scanlan was well out of range. Poor timing from Coetzee.
Scanlan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Scanlan throws a jab but it's blocked by Coetzee.
Scanlan throws a poor cross that misses
and Coetzee counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Scanlan! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kallie Coetzee!
In his post fight interview, Kallie Coetzee started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Clayton Hamilton (ranked 25195 p4p, 453 weight class) and Miguel Harper (ranked 7788 p4p, 441 weight class). Miguel Harper is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clayton Hamilton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Miguel Harper!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Vladimir Khabensky and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamilton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Harper takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Hamilton bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Harper's head backwards.
Harper drives through with a takedown into guard.
Harper is in close to Hamilton's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Harper with a nice head shot there.
Harper sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Harper sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hamilton's guard.
Harper looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hamilton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Harper slips a nice elbow through Hamilton's hands, connecting with Hamilton's forehead.
Harper looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Hamilton with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Harper drops an elbow to the side of Hamilton's head.
Nice strikes from Harper there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harper 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamilton has hold of Harper's hands but Harper slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Harper connects with a nice short shot to Hamilton's temple.
Harper scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Still in half guard, Harper seems content to control.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Harper connects with a nice short shot to Hamilton's temple.
Harper trying to control the pace.
Hamilton is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Harper scores with a couple of nice shots.
Harper winds up and cracks Hamilton with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Harper drops an elbow to the side of Hamilton's head.
Harper seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hamilton is rocked!
Harper 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.
Oh Hamilton is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Harper seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Hamilton trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Harper manages to pass to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harper raining down hammerfists from mount.
Harper lands with some strikes.
Harper unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Hamilton wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Harper celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Miguel Harper!
A very excited looking Miguel Harper made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Domenic Curtis (ranked 6858 p4p, 496 weight class) and Mean Machine (ranked 7888 p4p, 528 weight class). 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Domenic Curtis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Mean Machine!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Ivan Kurochkin and Illya Tyunina.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Curtis misses with a wild body shot.
Curtis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Machine sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Curtis misses with a wild body shot.
Curtis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curtis misses with a straight right.
Curtis looks to throw the jab but Machine is out of range.
Machine changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Machine ducks under a wild hook from Curtis.
Machine throws out a counter right but Curtis avoids it with no problem.
Curtis moves into the clinch.
Machine keeps control of Curtis 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.
Machine tries to stall but Curtis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Machine is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Machine tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Curtis just stands there and leans against the cage.
Machine has Curtis pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Curtis manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Curtis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Curtis misses the shot to the body.
Machine is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Curtis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Machine fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Domenic Curtis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mean Machine.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Curtis, as that shot connected.
Machine looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Machine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
Machine is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Curtis takes a swing at Machine's ribcage but misses.
Nice body punch from Curtis.
Curtis swats away the attempt to clinch by Machine.
Domenic Curtis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curtis throws the left hand but Machine avoids the punch easily.
Machine shoots for a takedown but Curtis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Curtis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Machine shoots for a takedown but Curtis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curtis takes a swing at Machine's ribcage but misses.
Curtis scores with a jab to the body.
Machine slips under a jab.
Curtis swings for the body but Machine moves out of range.
Machine tries to counter by closing the distance.
Machine takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Machine tries to clinch but Curtis is having none of it.
Curtis scores with a body shot.
Machine is looking to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curtis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Machine walks into a jab.
Curtis swats away the attempt to clinch by Machine.
Curtis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curtis works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Curtis lands a nice shot that snaps Machine's head back.
Machine fails with an attempt to clinch.
Curtis is looking to wear down Machine with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Machine keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machine tries to counter with a clinch but Curtis shakes him off and moves away.
Curtis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Machine stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big right from Curtis misses.
Curtis displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Machine.
It looked like Curtis was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Machine.
Curtis throws a jab when Machine was well out of range.
Curtis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machine ducks under a wild hook from Curtis.
Curtis misses with a hook. Machine ducked under it nicely.
Machine takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Curtis. Machine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curtis misses the shot to the body.
Machine has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Machine there as he acknowledges the shot.
Curtis lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Curtis throws a good cross that connects.
Curtis keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Curtis misses with a wild body shot.
Curtis throws a shot from downtown. Machine moves away and avoids it.
Machine tries to clinch up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domenic Curtis dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Curtis stuns Machine with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Machine misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Curtis misses the target.
Curtis throws a hook to the side of Machine's head but Machine sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mean Machine is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Curtis dips to his left and cracks Machine with an uppercut!
Curtis darts in and clinches Machine up against the cage.
Curtis tries to break the clinch but Machine is controlling the position.
Curtis pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Machine on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Machine shoots in for a takedown but Curtis shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Machine is defended easily by Curtis.
Curtis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machine moves away.
And Machine tries to counter it with a takedown but Curtis pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine tries to clinch but Curtis moves out of range.
Curtis misses with a shot to the body
and Machine counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Machine.
Machine wants to stall.
Machine can't get the takedown.
Domenic Curtis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mean Machine.
Machine changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Curtis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A left lands for Curtis.
Curtis looks to score with a jab to the body but Machine is just out of range.
Curtis closes the distance and clinches.
Machine is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Curtis pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Curtis tries to break the clinch but Machine is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curtis breaks from the clinch.
Curtis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machine can do to turn this around?
Machine uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Curtis.
Curtis lands with an overhand left.
Machine takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Curtis throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Domenic Curtis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Machine slips under a jab from Curtis.
Machine drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Curtis defends it well.
Curtis connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Curtis works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Machine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Curtis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Curtis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machine tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Curtis throws a looping overhand right but Machine ducks down to avoid it.
Curtis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Curtis looks to land a right hand but Machine moved out of range.
Machine drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Curtis defends it well.
Curtis clinches up against the cage.
Curtis breaks the clinch.
Curtis with a nice cross.
Curtis sizes up Machine with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Machine doesn't manage to clinch there - Curtis circles away.
Machine uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
Domenic Curtis is winning the standup battle so far.
Curtis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machine drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Curtis defends it well.
Curtis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machine was well out of range. Poor timing from Curtis.
Curtis scores with a jab. Machine acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Machine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curtis throws a jab but it's blocked by Machine.
Machine tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jab, jab by Curtis - just one landing.
Curtis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machine tries to counter with a clinch but Curtis shakes him off and moves away.
Machine looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Curtis is fending him off so far but Machine persists. Nope, Curtis circles away and we're back to standing.
Curtis just misses with a punch to the body.
Curtis lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
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!
Machine tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Curtis manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Curtis. Machine does a little dance to reset his feet.
Curtis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machine.
Machine changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Curtis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Curtis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machine.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Domenic Curtis dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Machine tries to clinch but Curtis is having none of it.
Curtis throws a body punch but Machine moves out of range.
Machine tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Curtis slaps away a takedown attempt from Machine, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Curtis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Curtis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Machine steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Curtis.
Curtis just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curtis misses with a looping left.
Curtis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fighters circling - Curtis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machine changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Curtis forces Machine back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machine drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machine is looking to take this one to the mat.
Domenic Curtis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mean Machine.
Curtis gets underhooks to prevent Machine's takedown attempt.
Curtis breaks the clinch.
The fighters circling - Curtis throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Curtis throws a hook but Machine avoids it easily.
Machine moves out of range of the strikes.
Machine is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Curtis throws out a powerful jab.
Curtis throws a good cross that connects.
Machine avoids the body shot from Curtis.
Machine with a lazy takedown attempt
and Curtis counters with a stiff right hand.
Machine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Curtis lands with a nice body punch.
Curtis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Curtis scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Machine throws a right and a left that Curtis avoids nicely.
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!
Machine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Machine on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Curtis jabs Machine right on the nose. Machine blinks but takes it well.
Curtis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Machine changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Curtis tries to avoid it but Machine manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Curtis to the ground. Curtis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Machine has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Curtis moves into range and connects with a jab.
Curtis throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machine throws a solid leg kick but Curtis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Machine.
Nice body punch from Curtis.
Curtis takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Curtis is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Curtis swings for the body but Machine moves out of range.
Mean Machine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machine goes for a double leg but Curtis avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Curtis continues to drive forward.
Curtis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Curtis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Machine doesn't seem bothered though.
Curtis clobbers Machine with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Curtis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Machine on the side of the head.
Domenic Curtis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Curtis lands an overhand right.
Curtis misses with a wild body shot.
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!
Curtis scores with a decent looking hook.
Curtis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Machine.
It looks like Curtis has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Curtis avoids the body shot from Machine.
Curtis scores with a hook to the body. Machine takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Curtis digs a good hook to Machine's body.
Decent striking displayed by Curtis there.
Curtis throws a shot to the body.
Machine shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Machine is rocked!
Machine's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Curtis connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Machine scrambles back to his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Domenic Curtis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Curtis has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:24
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Domenic Curtis!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tim Drive (ranked 5768 p4p, 499 weight class) and Streicher Voges (ranked 7379 p4p, 547 weight class). Voges comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Windgat bakkie kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Drive!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Streicher Voges!
The judges for this bout are Ivan Kurochkin, Vladimir Khabensky and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drive throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Voges counters with a takedown into side control.
Drive is not content to let Voges control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drive is looking for a sweep.
Check out the look on Voges's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Drive is not content to let Voges control the position.
Voges is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Drive is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Voges is looking to take a break and control but Drive is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voges working the head with strikes.
Voges looks up at the clock and then as Drive takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Voges smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drive is not content to let Voges control the position.
Drive is looking to regain half guard here but Voges keeps moving and retains side control.
Voges works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Voges looks up at the clock and then as Drive takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Voges smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Drive is not content to let Voges control the position.
Voges working the head with strikes.
Voges working the ground and pound.
Voges working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Voges in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drive taking a bit of punishment here - Voges scoring with strikes.
Voges working the ground and pound.
Voges in side control lands a decent elbow.
Drive knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Voges on the ground.
Voges working the ground and pound from side control.
Drive is rocked!
Drive wants to control but Voges postures up.
Voges looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Voges working the head with strikes.
Oh Drive is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drive tries to improve position but can't.
Drive seems to have got his legs back now.
Voges is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Drive has escaped the position, nice work there.
Voges wants to control but Drive is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voges is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Drive has escaped the position, nice work there.
Voges looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voges trying to control the position but Drive is working away.
We've been informed that Voges has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Voges has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Voges scoring with punches and elbows.
Drive is not content to let Voges control the position.
Voges landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Voges working the ground and pound.
Drive takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voges working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Voges is looking to take a break and control but Drive is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Drive is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Voges creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Drive tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Voges working the ground and pound.
Voges working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Voges trying to control the position but Drive is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Streicher Voges dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Voges drives through with a takedown into guard.
Voges stands up over Drive, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Voges landing with the ground and pound.
Voges is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Voges lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Voges forces his way into half guard.
Drive is staying active underneath Voges, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drive is looking to improve his position.
Voges drops an elbow to the side of Drive's head.
Ground and pound from Voges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Voges there.
Voges is looking to take a break and control but Drive is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Voges has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Drive defend it? Voges steps over the head and cranks it - Drive is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Voges!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Streicher Voges!
Streicher Voges thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Guido Turturro (ranked 5134 p4p, 473 weight class) and Sticker Romano (ranked 5291 p4p, 479 weight class). Romano is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Go For Broke. Sticker Romano is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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171 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
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172 lbs
1 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
Granite chin |
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Guido Turturro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sticker Romano!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Konstantin Menshow and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Romano works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Romano closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Turturro did well to prevent Romano getting side control.
Turturro is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Captain Turturro`s Pirate Ship, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Turturro is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Romano is tapping! Great win for Turturro!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Guido Turturro!
A relieved looking Guido Turturro 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ilo Danilo (ranked 25396 p4p, 208 weight class) and Hot Steel (ranked 3665 p4p, 143 weight class). Ilo Danilo has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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316 lbs
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300 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
Good chin |
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ilo Danilo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hot Steel!
The judges for this bout are Viktor Lagutenko, Konstantin Menshow and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Steel moves out of range as Danilo throws a body kick.
Danilo tries to clinch up.
Danilo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Steel throws a counter combo.
Steel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Ilo Danilo has been cut.
Danilo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A low kick from Danilo is predictable there
and Steel counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Steel.
Steel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Steel cracks the inside of Danilo's front leg.
Danilo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Steel throws a counter combo.
Danilo throws a right and a left that Steel avoids nicely.
Danilo tries to clinch
and Steel counters with a slapping leg kick.
Steel lands a jab-cross combination.
Steel has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Danilo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel scores with a body shot.
Steel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Danilo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Danilo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Danilo looks to land a body kick but Steel moved away.
Danilo is breathing heavily.
Good shot there by Steel.
Ilo Danilo's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Danilo closes the distance but Steel moves to the side
and Steel counters with a body kick that stops Danilo in his tracks momentarily.
Steel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Steel throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Danilo colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Steel as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Danilo is left battered and dazed whilst Steel and his camp cheer!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hot Steel!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bretton Pritcharf (ranked 4989 p4p, 166 weight class) and France Nigannou (ranked 4821 p4p, 163 weight class). Nigannou has chosen Mi Gente as his entrance music. France Nigannou has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bretton Pritcharf's chin.
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285 lbs
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265 lbs
1 - 0 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Brawler
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bretton Pritcharf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, France Nigannou!
The judges for this bout are Igor Prikhodko, Illya Tyunina and Dmitry Maklakov.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nigannou throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Pritcharf.
Nigannou throws an overhand right that lands on Pritcharf's shoulder, as Pritcharf tries to avoid the shot.
Nigannou throws a one two combo.
It looks like Bretton Pritcharf has been cut.
Pritcharf's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nigannou connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pritcharf scrambles back to his feet.
Nigannou tries to score with a low kick but Pritcharf moves his leg out of the way.
Nigannou circles away from the clinch attempt.
Pritcharf throws a shot from downtown. Nigannou moves away and avoids it.
Pritcharf is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nigannou throws a counter combo.
Pritcharf fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pritcharf fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Nigannou to the ground. Pritcharf is now in Nigannou's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nigannou controls Pritcharf momentarily but Pritcharf frees himself.
Pritcharf sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nigannou working a defensive guard here.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nigannou can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pritcharf scoring with some ground and pound.
Pritcharf slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Nigannou wants to stand but Pritcharf is controlling the position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pritcharf doesn't manage to clinch there - Nigannou circles away.
Nigannou lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nigannou throws the left hand but Pritcharf avoids the punch easily.
No joy there for Nigannou, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Pritcharf shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Nigannou manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Nigannou has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Pritcharf has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Pritcharf tries to pull guard but Nigannou won't allow it.
Pritcharf changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nigannou fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Pritcharf does no damage.
Pritcharf shoots in looking for a takedown. Nigannou tries to sprawl out of it but Pritcharf keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Nigannou manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Despite the aggression on Nigannou's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bretton Pritcharf. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nigannou lands a nice shot to the body.
Pritcharf is breathing heavily.
Pritcharf shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Nigannou defends it nicely.
Nigannou drops Pritcharf with a beautiful combination! Pritcharf stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Nigannou is looking for the KO!
Pritcharf is rocked!
France Nigannou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pritcharf drops his hands for a split second and Nigannou immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Pritcharf face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Nigannou follows up with a right hand that knocks Pritcharf into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). France Nigannou!
As France Nigannou got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: No one can take my punch.'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marko Pjaca (ranked 5067 p4p, 474 weight class) and Mark O Madsen (ranked 3262 p4p, 358 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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155 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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167 lbs
3 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
Big heart |
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Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marko Pjaca!
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, Mark O Madsen!
The judges for this bout are Sergei Dronov, Illya Tyunina and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pjaca swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Madsen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pjaca won't be happy with that.
Pjaca knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Madsen on the ground.
Madsen working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Pjaca taking punishment in the form of punches.
Madsen is working to tighten his grip on Pjaca's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Pjaca has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Madsen is really squeezing tight and eventually Pjaca passes out! Madsen breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Mark O Madsen!
Mark O Madsen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ronnie Pickering (ranked 3230 p4p, 440 weight class) and Venom Killer (ranked 2127 p4p, 312 weight class). Killer is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Body to the Head!. Venom Killer has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ronnie Pickering's chin.
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212 lbs
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215 lbs
3 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ronnie Pickering!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Venom Killer!
The judges for this bout are Valeri Chadov, Fedor Mirinova and Ivan Kurochkin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pickering doesn't manage to clinch there - Killer circles away.
Pickering throws a series of punches but Killer moves out of range.
Killer connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Ronnie Pickering has been cut.
Pickering misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Killer! But no joy.
Pickering tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Killer was well out of range. Poor timing from Pickering.
Killer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pickering.
Pickering fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little jabbing left from Killer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Killer throws a lazy right hand but Pickering sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pickering is looking to counter the offense by Killer and move into the clinch.
Killer circles away from the clinch attempt
and Killer counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pickering gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Killer points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Pickering wakes up just in time to hear Killer thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Venom Killer!
Venom Killer is the new light heavyweight champion!
Venom Killer was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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