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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joonas Kolstela (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alan Milkins (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kolstela comes to the cage accompanied by Here Comes The Boom. 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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173 lbs
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180 lbs
8 - 11 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joonas Kolstela!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alan Milkins!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Milkins throws a sloppy head kick and Kolstela moves out of range easily.
Milkins wants to clinch.
Milkins tries to clinch but Kolstela moves out of range.
Kolstela misses with a two punch combination.
Milkins misses with a leg kick.
Milkins shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kolstela checks a leg kick.
Milkins has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Alan Milkins has been cut.
Milkins misses with a low kick as Kolstela jumps back.
Kolstela really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Good standup being displayed there by Kolstela as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kolstela keeps the fight on the outside.
Milkins doesn't manage to clinch there - Kolstela circles away.
Kolstela misses with a wild body shot.
Kolstela takes a swing at Milkins's ribcage but misses.
Kolstela walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Milkins checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A swing and a miss from Kolstela.
Milkins swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Milkins throws a sloppy head kick and Kolstela moves out of range easily.
A big left from Kolstela misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolstela looks to land a body kick but Milkins moved away.
Milkins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kolstela misses with the combination.
An inside leg kick lands from Kolstela.
Milkins moves away from the strike by Kolstela.
Milkins walks into a straight right hand from Kolstela.
Kolstela takes a swing at Milkins's ribcage but misses.
Milkins throws a head kick that misses.
Milkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kolstela misses with a wild body shot.
Kolstela fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Milkins manages to avoid it.
Milkins blocks a head kick by Kolstela.
A head kick by Milkins misses
and Kolstela counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kolstela is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Kolstela is looking to slow Milkins down with leg kicks.
Kolstela scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kolstela avoids the head kick by Milkins.
Kolstela circles away from the clinch attempt.
Milkins avoids the body shot from Kolstela.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Milkins on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Milkins is rocked!
Alan Milkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Milkins misses with a head kick.
Whack! Kolstela lands a heavy head kick that drops Milkins. The ref tackles Kolstela to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Milkins was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Joonas Kolstela!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Loblaw (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tariq Kiss me where it smells (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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196 lbs
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195 lbs
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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
5 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Loblaw!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tariq Kiss me where it smells!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiss me where it smells just misses with a punch to the body.
Loblaw swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kiss me where it smells misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Loblaw tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kiss me where it smells paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kiss me where it smells takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Loblaw throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kiss me where it smells swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Loblaw thows a left - swing and a miss!
Loblaw tries to clinch there but Kiss me where it smells circles away.
Loblaw ducks under a wild hook from Kiss me where it smells.
Kiss me where it smells misses with a combination
and Loblaw counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kiss me where it smells loads up on a big right hand but Loblaw slips the punch.
Kiss me where it smells shoots in but no luck this time.
Loblaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A combination from Kiss me where it smells does no damage.
Loblaw fails in his attempt to clinch.
Loblaw takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Loblaw tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kiss me where it smells swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Loblaw swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kiss me where it smells counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kiss me where it smells throws a series of punches but Loblaw moves out of range.
Kiss me where it smells gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Loblaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Loblaw throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kiss me where it smells looks gassed!
Kiss me where it smells avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bob Loblaw is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Loblaw fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kiss me where it smells.
Loblaw lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Loblaw tries to clinch but Kiss me where it smells moves out of range.
Loblaw moves into range and clinches up with Kiss me where it smells.
Kiss me where it smells takes an elbow to the temple.
Loblaw lands a nice elbow.
Loblaw is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kiss me where it smells's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Loblaw wants to clinch
and Kiss me where it smells counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Loblaw fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A left and a right from Loblaw both land. Nice combination.
Kiss me where it smells takes one to the chin there.
Loblaw fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kiss me where it smells, pushing him back against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Loblaw lands a damaging elbow.
Loblaw lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kiss me where it smells tries to break the clinch but Loblaw is controlling the position.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Loblaw.
Loblaw lands an elbow that stopped Kiss me where it smells in his tracks for a moment.
Kiss me where it smells looking to slow down the pace here.
Loblaw lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kiss me where it smells backwards.
Kiss me where it smells tries for a takedown but Loblaw manages to get underhooks.
Bob Loblaw has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tariq Kiss me where it smells.
Kiss me where it smells misses with a hook to the ribs.
Loblaw will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kiss me where it smells up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiss me where it smells is pushing Loblaw up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kiss me where it smells is looking to control Loblaw's arms but Loblaw gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kiss me where it smells has his back to the cage.
Loblaw has Kiss me where it smells pressed against the cage, preventing Kiss me where it smells from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Loblaw softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Loblaw throws an elbow but misses.
Loblaw is stalling here.
Loblaw scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kiss me where it smells blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Loblaw lands an elbow inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Kiss me where it smells.
Kiss me where it smells is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kiss me where it smells takes an elbow to the temple.
Loblaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kiss me where it smells takes an elbow to the forehead.
Loblaw creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kiss me where it smells's defenses.
Loblaw lands a damaging elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Loblaw creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Loblaw lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Loblaw gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kiss me where it smells takes an elbow to the temple.
Loblaw is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kiss me where it smells tries a body shot but Loblaw blocks it.
Kiss me where it smells wants to break the clinch but can't.
Loblaw lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Loblaw misses with a knee to the head.
Loblaw lands with a light punch inside.
Loblaw lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kiss me where it smells backwards.
Loblaw lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kiss me where it smells tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kiss me where it smells wants to break free but Loblaw has control.
Kiss me where it smells tries to break the clinch but Loblaw is controlling the position.
A bit of stalling here from Loblaw.
Loblaw lands with a left to the head.
Loblaw lands a hook that snaps the head of Kiss me where it smells backwards.
Kiss me where it smells tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Loblaw dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kiss me where it smells throws a series of punches but Loblaw avoids them all with ease.
Loblaw swinging wildly here.
Kiss me where it smells steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Loblaw.
Loblaw doesn't manage to clinch there - Kiss me where it smells circles away.
Loblaw loads up on a big right hand but Kiss me where it smells slips the punch.
Kiss me where it smells darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Kiss me where it smells is looking to stall here but Loblaw recovers full guard.
Loblaw controls Kiss me where it smells momentarily but Kiss me where it smells frees himself.
Kiss me where it smells wants to get up but he can't break Loblaw's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loblaw is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kiss me where it smells sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Loblaw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kiss me where it smells looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Loblaw is trying to control the position but Kiss me where it smells postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Loblaw has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Kiss me where it smells has passed into side control.
Loblaw tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kiss me where it smells controlling the position from side mount.
Loblaw tries to improve position but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiss me where it smells wants to lay and pray for a moment but Loblaw keeps working.
Loblaw is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kiss me where it smells misses the shot to the body.
Loblaw misses with a combination
and Kiss me where it smells counters with a series of strikes. Loblaw will be more careful next time no doubt.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Loblaw ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Kiss me where it smells lands a nice hook to Loblaw's body. Loblaw takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Loblaw misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Loblaw misses with a head kick.
Loblaw is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Loblaw throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kiss me where it smells counters by clinching up.
Loblaw throws an elbow but it misses.
Loblaw lands an elbow just above Kiss me where it smells 's eye.
Kiss me where it smells pulls Loblaw into guard.
Kiss me where it smells not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kiss me where it smells managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Loblaw trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kiss me where it smells manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Kiss me where it smells wants to control from the top but Loblaw keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tariq Kiss me where it smells showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Loblaw fails in his attempt to clinch.
Loblaw misses with an uppercut.
Kiss me where it smells is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Loblaw's half guard.
Kiss me where it smells throwing shots but Loblaw is blocking nicely.
Kiss me where it smells trying to control from half guard but Loblaw is working away.
Loblaw tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Kiss me where it smells has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Loblaw is wriggling around trying to escape.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Loblaw tries to hold on but Kiss me where it smells postures up.
Kiss me where it smells trying to control but Loblaw is having none of it.
Loblaw tries to lock up and control but Kiss me where it smells gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Loblaw is trying desperately to improve position.
Kiss me where it smells takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kiss me where it smells tries to control but Loblaw wriggling away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Loblaw tries to reverse the position but Kiss me where it smells maintains control.
Kiss me where it smells scoring with strikes but Loblaw is staying in there.
Kiss me where it smells looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kiss me where it smells wants to control the pace but Loblaw is squirming around nicely.
Loblaw keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Loblaw tries to hold on but Kiss me where it smells pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiss me where it smells sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Loblaw is looking to improve his position but Kiss me where it smells isn't that keen on the idea.
Kiss me where it smells wants to control the pace but Loblaw is squirming around nicely.
Loblaw is trying desperately to improve position.
Kiss me where it smells looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Loblaw really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Loblaw sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Tariq Kiss me where it smells.
Kiss me where it smells lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bob Loblaw is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Loblaw looks to clinch
so Kiss me where it smells counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kiss me where it smells is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kiss me where it smells content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tariq Kiss me where it smells comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kiss me where it smells has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tariq Kiss me where it smells!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lance Rousso (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tony Seroni (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lance Rousso has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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160 lbs
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156 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lance Rousso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Seroni!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rousso moves in looking to clinch but Seroni pushes him off.
Seroni lands a head kick. Rousso smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Rousso pivots, looking for a leg kick but Seroni is out of range and Rousso settles back down.
Seroni moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rousso blocks a head kick by Seroni.
Rousso is looking to clinch.
Seroni throws a head kick that Rousso semi-blocks.
Seroni tried to score with a low kick but Rousso checks it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rousso, right into the meat.
Rousso takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rousso is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rousso throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Seroni jabs Rousso right on the nose. Rousso blinks but takes it well.
Seroni plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Seroni throws a head kick that misses.
Rousso tries to clinch up.
Seroni fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Seroni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rousso tries to clinch there but Seroni circles away.
Seroni pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Rousso tries to clinch but Seroni is having none of it.
Seroni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Rousso is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Seroni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tony Seroni seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rousso blocks a head kick by Seroni.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rousso looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Rousso ducks under a wild hook from Seroni.
Seroni misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Seroni tries a head kick but it misses.
Rousso slips a straight right by Seroni.
Rousso clinches with his opponent.
Seroni wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rousso has him pressed against the cage.
Seroni wants to get back to striking at distance but Rousso won't allow it.
Rousso misses with a punch on the inside.
Seroni wants to break free but Rousso has control.
Rousso tries to throw a body punch but Seroni avoids it by throwing Rousso back against the cage.
Seroni is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Seroni tries to circle away but Rousso has him pinned against the cage.
Rousso breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rousso changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Seroni looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Rousso decides to stand back up. Rousso steps back and let's Seroni get back to his feet.
A head kick misses from Seroni.
Seroni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rousso wants to clinch up but Seroni keeps it at a distance.
Rousso blocks a head kick by Seroni.
Rousso drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Seroni is wriggling around but Rousso manages to pass to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rousso stands up out of the half guard.
Rousso tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Seroni paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tony Seroni is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rousso clinches up with Seroni and pushes him back against the cage.
Seroni prevents Rousso from breaking the clinch.
Rousso keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Seroni's efforts to push away.
Rousso misses with some punches.
Rousso misses with a short punch on the inside.
Seroni wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Seroni blocks an elbow strike from Rousso.
Rousso pulls Seroni into guard.
Seroni wants to stand and escape but instead Rousso has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Seroni is looking to stand up but Rousso isn't so interested in that idea.
Rousso stands up from Seroni's guard - Rousso perhaps looking for a knockout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head kick misses from Seroni.
Donk. Seroni catches Rousso right on the button with a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rousso throws a head kick but Seroni moves out of range.
Rousso looks to score with a jab to the body but Seroni is just out of range.
Seroni throws a head kick but Rousso moves out of range.
Rousso tries to close the distance and clinch up but Seroni swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rousso decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Rousso takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rousso passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Seroni!
Seroni tries to buck Rousso off but Rousso takes his back!
Seroni has the hand control, trying to stop the rear naked choke.
Rousso scores with punches from the back.
Rousso keeps control of the position easily here as Seroni tries to buck him off.
Seroni holding both Rousso 's hands and preventing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rousso has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Seroni is defending well but eventually Rousso manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Seroni has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lance Rousso!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ron Arlowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Simo Kuassimo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kuassimo has chosen Dejale Caer Todo El Peso as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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215 lbs
7 - 6 - 0 |
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222 lbs
4 - 4 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ron Arlowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simo Kuassimo!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Arlowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
A leg kick checked by Arlowski.
Kuassimo swinging wildly here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kuassimo checks a leg kick.
Arlowski throws a head kick but Kuassimo moves out of range.
Arlowski throws a head kick that Kuassimo semi-blocks.
Arlowski scores with a push kick.
Kuassimo throws a right hand that Arlowski ducks under and follows up with a left that Arlowski also avoids with ease.
No joy there for Kuassimo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Some wild striking there from Kuassimo.
Kuassimo throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Arlowski checks a leg kick.
Kuassimo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Arlowski throws a head kick that misses.
An inside leg kick from Kuassimo misses.
Kuassimo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Arlowski slips a jab from Kuassimo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuassimo misses with a low kick.
Kuassimo lands with an overhand left.
Kuassimo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arlowski misses with a straight right.
Arlowski scores with a jab. Kuassimo acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Simo Kuassimo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Arlowski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Some wild striking there from Kuassimo.
Nice shot by Arlowski.
Arlowski scores with a kick to the body.
Kuassimo looks gassed!
Kuassimo misses with a two punch combination.
Arlowski stuns Kuassimo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Arlowski scores with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Arlowski throws a one two combo.
It looks like Simo Kuassimo has been cut.
Kuassimo falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Arlowski to counter with a crisp jab.
Kuassimo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kuassimo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kuassimo is rocked!
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Arlowski has cracked Kuassimo with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Arlowski lands another huge swinging hook and Kuassimo tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Kuassimo, before Arlowski can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ron Arlowski!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tam Tam Waddy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Areski Chayem (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chayem is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 3 6 mafia -Some bodies gonna get it. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
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177 lbs
6 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
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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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tam Tam Waddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Areski Chayem!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Waddy shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chayem sprawls well. Chayem wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Waddy gets slowly back to his feet.
Waddy tries to keep at a distance but Chayem has taken the fight into the clinch.
Waddy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Chayem smiles and moves away.
Waddy looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Chayem is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chayem manages to get to full guard.
Chayem throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Waddy passes into half guard.
Waddy not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Chayem makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Chayem.
Waddy thows a big elbow that misses.
Waddy 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chayem lands a decent punch to the body there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Waddy drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Waddy jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Chayem is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Waddy postures up in Chayem's guard and throws a big left but Chayem blocks it.
Waddy throwing strikes but missing.
Waddy throws a strike but Chayem rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Waddy looking for a sweep. Not yet Waddy, not yet.
Chayem landing some decent shots from guard.
Waddy has his foot on Chayem's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Chayem works his way back into a safe position though.
Waddy has momentary wrist control but Chayem slips an elbow through the middle.
Waddy looking for a sweep. Not yet Waddy, not yet.
Chayem scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chayem postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Waddy covers up, he's hurt! Chayem keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Chayem and the ref steps in to end the fight! Chayem can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Areski Chayem!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between James Williams (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Striker Grappling (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Williams comes to the cage accompanied by Robot Rock-Daft Punk. James Williams has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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168 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Striker Grappling!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grappling tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Grappling pulls out of a head kick attempt.
James Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Grappling throws a leg kick which misses Williams's front leg but catches the back leg as Williams tries to avoid it.
Grappling moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Grappling lands with a thumping leg kick.
Grappling slips under a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Grappling.
Grappling thuds his right hand into Williams's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grappling throws a quick inside leg kick.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Williams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Grappling explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Grappling scores with a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grappling.
Grappling stalks Williams and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Williams's face. Williams staggers backwards, shaken.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Grappling.
Grappling moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Grappling delivers a nice body kick.
Grappling moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Grappling lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grappling.
Williams takes a head kick and keeps coming.
It looks like James Williams has been cut.
Grappling lands a front kick.
Grappling throws a nice outside leg kick.
Williams is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grappling paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Williams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grappling. Grappling obviously looking to wear him down.
Grappling bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Grappling thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Williams if he has to take too many more of those.
Grappling lands a head kick. Williams smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Grappling plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Grappling jabs at Williams's body.
Williams chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Grappling can pounce on him.
Grappling lands with a kick to the temple. Williams shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Grappling keeps Williams at a distance using the push kick.
Grappling bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grappling. That's going to slow Williams down.
Grappling buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grappling cracks Williams with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Grappling turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Grappling cracks Williams with a right hand to the side of the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Grappling finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grappling.
Williams gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Grappling.
Williams misses with a hook to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Grappling lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Grappling, as that shot connected.
Grappling uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Williams has time to react.
Grappling throws a head kick that Williams semi-blocks.
Grappling dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Williams. That did some damage!
Grappling scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A punch combination from Grappling misses.
Grappling throws a head kick that half lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grappling.
Grappling lands a head kick!
Williams takes a kick to the side of the head.
Grappling throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Grappling chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Williams takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Grappling scoring well with a low kick there.
Grappling throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Grappling with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grappling scoring well with a low kick there.
Williams slips a jab and a cross from Grappling.
Grappling scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grappling stuns Williams with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Grappling.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Williams takes a kick to the side of the head.
Williams takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A big right from Williams misses.
Williams takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Grappling throws a series of strikes that have Williams backpedaling.
Williams will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A big left from Williams misses.
A good leg kick by Grappling.
Grappling thumps Williams with a low kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Grappling getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A left lands for Grappling.
Grappling lands with a slapping head kick.
Grappling drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Striker Grappling dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Williams's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Williams throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Williams takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Williams crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Grappling - the referee stops the clock and Williams gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Grappling. Williams manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Grappling throws a leg kick which misses Williams's front leg but catches the back leg as Williams tries to avoid it.
Grappling plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Grappling moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Williams falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grappling counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Williams is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Williams is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Grappling chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grappling scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Williams doesn't seem bothered though.
Grappling lands a high kick!
Grappling lands with a kick to the temple. Williams shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Grappling has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Grappling cracks Williams with a good jab.
Grappling scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grappling is looking to slow Williams down with leg kicks.
Grappling throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grappling. That's going to slow Williams down.
Grappling connects with a high kick.
Grappling lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Grappling feints and then cracks Williams's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Williams down.
Grappling lets loose with a powerful body kick. Williams will feel that in the morning.
Grappling fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Williams takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
James Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grappling buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Grappling goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Striker Grappling seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grappling looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Grappling moved out of range nicely.
Grappling scores with a punch to the head.
Grappling throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Williams.
Grappling scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williams takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Grappling lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Grappling circles away quickly and effectively.
Williams takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Grappling dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grappling scores with a leg kick.
Grappling scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Grappling throws a nice inside leg kick.
Williams looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A nice inside leg kick there by Grappling. That's going to slow Williams down.
Grappling chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Grappling connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Williams walks into a straight right hand from Grappling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grappling lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Grappling punishes Williams's body with a nice straight punch.
Grappling throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Williams takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Grappling feints and then cracks Williams's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Williams down.
Grappling looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jab by Grappling.
Donk. Grappling catches Williams right on the button with a cross.
Grappling ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Grappling lands with a kick to the temple. Williams shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Grappling uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Williams.
Grappling throws a head kick that half lands.
Grappling cracks the inside of Williams's front leg.
Williams keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Grappling sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Grappling lands with a good body shot.
Grappling lands a nice leg kick that just misses Williams's sensitive parts.
Grappling lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Williams takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Williams checks the leg kick.
Williams misses with a jab to the body
enabling Grappling to counter with a crisp jab.
Williams waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grappling.
Grappling with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Williams tests Grappling's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Grappling lands a nice leg kick that just misses Williams's sensitive parts.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Grappling lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Williams tries to bum rush Grappling with a series of wild strikes but Grappling uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Grappling throws a series of strikes that have Williams backpedaling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Striker Grappling showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Williams's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Grappling scores with a hook to the body. Williams takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Grappling cracks the inside of Williams's front leg.
Donk. Williams catches Grappling right on the button with a cross.
Williams misses with a hook to the body
and Grappling counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A slapping body kick lands there for Grappling.
Williams ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Grappling moves away.
Grappling connects with a crisp jab.
Grappling throws a leg kick which misses Williams's front leg but catches the back leg as Williams tries to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Grappling.
Grappling throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Williams tests Grappling's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Williams lands a jab-cross combination.
Grappling cracks the inside of Williams's front leg.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams walks forward, straight into a front kick from Grappling.
Williams throws a hook but Grappling blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grappling keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Grappling connects with a high kick.
Grappling lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Grappling throws a head kick that half lands.
Williams misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Williams looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Williams throws a combination that misses
and Grappling counters with a body kick.
Grappling misses with a wild combination.
Williams misses with a double jab
letting Grappling counter with a right hand.
Grappling bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Williams stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Grappling.
Jab by Williams.
Grappling pushes Williams away with a front kick.
Williams on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Grappling. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Grappling.
Williams will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Williams takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Grappling throws a head kick that half lands.
Grappling misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Williams throws a left and a right that both miss
and Grappling counters with a solid body kick.
Grappling connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Williams misses with a wild combination.
A nice combination there by Grappling.
Grappling staying out of range there.
Grappling plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Grappling throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Williams stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Williams scores with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Grappling. Grappling obviously looking to wear him down.
Grappling with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Grappling throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Williams's head.
Williams throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Grappling counter with a right hand.
Grappling throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Williams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Grappling makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Williams really felt that one!
Grappling lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Grappling connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Grappling scores with a one two! Williams had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Williams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Grappling counters with a low kick, right behind Williams 's knee.
Grappling throws a head kick that Williams semi-blocks.
Grappling connects with a body shot.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Grappling ducks down to avoid it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Grappling.
Grappling tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Williams.
Williams is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Grappling cracks Williams with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Grappling avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grappling lands a head kick!
Williams throws the left hand but Grappling avoids the punch easily.
Grappling lands a high kick!
James Williams has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams lands with a nice body punch.
Grappling ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Grappling lands a jab-cross combination.
Williams looks to land a combination but Grappling avoids it well.
Grappling fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Williams.
Grappling punishes Williams's body with a nice straight punch.
Striker Grappling is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Grappling scores with a nice strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Striker Grappling comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grappling has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 25:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 25:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Striker Grappling!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Al Bundy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chris Connely (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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202 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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22
194 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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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
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Al Bundy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Connely!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bundy shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Connely is trying to defend but Bundy finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Connely desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Bundy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Connely gets back to full guard.
Bundy looking to sit in guard and control but Connely gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Connely accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connely trying to control the position from guard on top but Bundy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bundy is looking to stand up but Connely isn't so interested in that idea.
Connely pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bundy is keeping the position for now.
Bundy is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Connely is controlling him.
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.
Connely trying to control but Bundy is working from the bottom.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Connely buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Connely works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bundy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Connely circles away.
Connely connects with a solid leg kick.
Bundy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Connely throws an overhand right that lands on Bundy's shoulder, as Bundy tries to avoid the shot.
Bundy lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bundy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Connely dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bundy. That did some damage!
Connely throws a big shot that misses.
Bundy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Connely.
Al Bundy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bundy wants to clinch.
Bundy tries to clinch but Connely moves out of range.
Connely throws a series of punches but Bundy avoids them all with ease.
Connely misses with a wild body shot.
Bundy tries to clinch there but Connely circles away.
Connely scores with a body shot.
Connely connects with a solid leg kick.
Bundy is breathing heavily.
A nice combination there by Connely.
It looks like Al Bundy has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bundy doesn't manage to clinch there - Connely circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Connely knocks Bundy to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Bundy is rocked!
A lull in the action here.
Oh Bundy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Connely goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Bundy has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Connely but great work by Bundy.
Bundy seems to have got his legs back now.
Bundy taking a break here but Connely is having none of it and regains half guard.
Bundy is keen to just control but Connely is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Connely dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Al Bundy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice jab there from Connely.
Connely lands with a thumping leg kick.
Connely throws a hook but Bundy blocks it.
A low kick from Bundy is predictable there
and Connely counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bundy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Connely counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Connely throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Connely misses with an uppercut.
Connely pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Connely looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bundy misses with a low kick.
Bundy ducks under a wild hook from Connely.
Connely lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bundy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Connely is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connely moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Connely throws out a powerful jab.
Bundy tries to close the distance and clinch but Connely swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A lazy left from Connely finds it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Connely, right into the meat.
Oh, that's a big right hand from Connely and Bundy goes tumbling to the canvas! Connely follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Connely wants to free his trapped foot but Bundy is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Connely is taking a breather. Bundy says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Connely is looking to advance position but Bundy won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connely perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Bundy is trying to stand back up but Connely is controlling him
Connely not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Connely wants to take a breather but Bundy is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Chris Connely.
Connely loads up on a big right hand but Bundy slips the punch.
Connely misses with a low kick.
Connely connects with a right hand. Bundy shakes it off.
Connely has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Connely pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A combination from Connely does no damage.
Bundy slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bundy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bundy tries for a takedown but Connely circles away easily
and Connely counters with a nice uppercut.
Connely connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Connely connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Connely tries to keep at a distance but Bundy has taken the fight into the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Connely.
Connely lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bundy backwards.
Connely makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Connely's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bundy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Connely counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Connely throws the left hand but Bundy avoids the punch easily.
Bundy shoots and misses
and Connely counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Al Bundy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Connely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Connely showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Al Bundy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Connely lands with an uppercut that bounces Bundy off the cage and back into rage.
Connely connects with a body shot.
Connely lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bundy ducks under a wild hook from Connely.
A big left from Connely misses.
Connely misses with a straight right.
Bundy clinches but Connely breaks the clinch
enabling Connely to counter with a crisp jab.
Bundy tries to clinch
and Connely counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Connely takes a swing at Bundy's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bundy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Connely.
Connely lands a right hook 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!
Bundy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Connely. Connely obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Connely lands with a cross.
Connely lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bundy's sensitive parts.
Connely tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bundy closes the distance looking to clinch
and Connely connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Connely throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Connely scores with a hook to the body. Bundy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Connely bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Connely fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Bundy to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Bundy looks to clinch but Connely throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Bundy taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Chris Connely!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mini Boxo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Rowles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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21
215 lbs
9 - 3 - 0 |
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27
216 lbs
15 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mini Boxo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Rowles!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rowles takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mini Boxo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rowles blocks a head kick by Boxo.
Boxo feints and then cracks Rowles's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rowles down.
Boxo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Boxo moves out of range as Rowles strikes.
Boxo walks into a jab.
Boxo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Boxo fails with an attempt to clinch.
A swing and a miss from Boxo.
Rowles will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Nice shot by Boxo.
Boxo punishes Rowles's body with a nice straight punch.
Boxo scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Paul Rowles has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boxo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rowles was well out of range. Poor timing from Boxo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rowles was well out of range. Poor timing from Boxo.
A leg kick checked by Rowles.
Boxo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Boxo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boxo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boxo motions for Rowles to come forward. Boxo throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A bone on bone clash there as Rowles blocks the leg kick.
Boxo lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rowles backs up against the cage.
A big right from Boxo misses.
Boxo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rowles is out of range and Boxo settles back down.
Rowles lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Boxo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Mini Boxo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rowles checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rowles throws a leg kick but Boxo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rowles drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Boxo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boxo wants to stand but Rowles is controlling the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Boxo is on top in guard.
Boxo looking to pass the guard.
Boxo looking to sit in guard and control but Rowles gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
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!
Boxo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rowles!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rowles regains half guard.
Boxo trying to advance position but Rowles counters by regaining guard.
Boxo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Boxo stopping the sweep attempt from Rowles.
Boxo stands up over Rowles, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rowles has a closed guard, preventing Boxo from standing up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rowles lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Boxo!
Boxo is in all sorts of trouble here.
Boxo tries to lock up and control but Rowles gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Rowles with the ground and pound from mount.
Rowles landing shots from mount.
Rowles looking to control and managing it successfully.
Rowles trying to control but Boxo is having none of it.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mini Boxo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Paul Rowles's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Boxo gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Boxo lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Rowles!
Boxo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Rowles is looking to escape.
Rowles is desperately trying to improve his position but Boxo has a good base and remains in mount.
Boxo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Boxo controlling the position easily from mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxo tries to control but Rowles wriggling away.
Boxo avoids the attempt from Rowles to control.
Rowles is squirming around, avoiding Boxo's attempts to control the action.
Rowles is looking to improve his position but Boxo isn't that keen on the idea.
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.
Boxo trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee stands the fighters back up. Mini Boxo just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
Boxo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rowles.
Boxo swings for the body but Rowles moves out of range.
Rowles throws an overhand right that lands on Boxo's shoulder, as Boxo tries to avoid the shot.
Boxo misses with a double jab
and Rowles counters with a right hand to the body.
Rowles has a takedown stuffed.
Boxo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Rowles with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxo thows a leg kick but Rowles checks it
and Rowles counters with a straight right hand.
Rowles stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boxo.
Rowles moves away from the strike by Boxo.
Mini Boxo is winning the standup battle so far.
Boxo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Boxo takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boxo lands a lovely overhand right.
Boxo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boxo scores with a jab. Rowles acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rowles throws a jab when Boxo was well out of range.
Rowles keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boxo moves in looking to clinch but Rowles pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rowles slips a jab from Boxo.
Some bone on bone action there as Rowles checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A low kick from Boxo is predictable there
and Rowles counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Rowles.
Rowles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boxo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boxo wants to sweep but no luck.
Rowles postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rowles showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rowles trying to control the position from guard on top but Boxo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mini Boxo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Paul Rowles's cut.
That's time! Boxo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Rowles.
Rowles throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Rowles moves out of range as Boxo strikes.
Boxo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rowles cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boxo misses with a low kick as Rowles jumps back.
Boxo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rowles.
Boxo tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Rowles counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boxo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Rowles on the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Boxo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rowles has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rowles and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Boxo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rowles sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rowles shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Boxo as he avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rowles throws a head kick but Boxo moves out of range.
Good work by Rowles as he checks the leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Boxo.
Rowles takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rowles shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Boxo sprawls well. Boxo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rowles gets slowly back to his feet.
Mini Boxo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Rowles.
Boxo doesn't manage to clinch there - Rowles circles away.
Boxo tries to clinch but Rowles moves away
and Rowles counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Boxo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Rowles slips under a jab from Boxo.
Boxo tries to clinch but Rowles is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boxo lands a big head kick that sends Rowles tumbling to the mat! Boxo takes a step backwards and waves Rowles back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Rowles is rocked!
That has opened up Paul Rowles's cut even more.
Boxo misses with a hook to the body
and Rowles makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boxo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Boxo misses the shot to the body.
Rowles blocks a head kick by Boxo.
Paul Rowles has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boxo tries to clinch but Rowles moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Boxo throws a head kick that misses.
Boxo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
The fighters circling - Rowles throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rowles slips a jab from Boxo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxo ducks under a wild hook from Rowles.
A punch combination from Boxo misses.
Boxo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rowles walks into a jab.
The cut above Paul Rowles's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rowles uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Boxo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Boxo, as that shot connected.
Boxo throws a series of punches but Rowles moves out of range.
Boxo wants to clinch.
Boxo loads up on a big right hand but Rowles slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxo lunges at Rowles with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rowles's hand.
Boxo throws a nice looking combination but Rowles bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Boxo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Boxo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rowles's calf.
Rowles misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boxo.
A nice combination there by Boxo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boxo wants to clinch.
Boxo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rowles.
Mini Boxo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Rowles just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mini Boxo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Boxo, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mini Boxo!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Knyto Gruffo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Piotr Rasputin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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264 lbs
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280 lbs
14 - 3 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Knyto Gruffo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Piotr Rasputin!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gruffo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gruffo misses with a looping left.
Gruffo lands with a good body shot.
Rasputin is looking to clinch.
Gruffo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rasputin tries to clinch up.
Rasputin lands a jab to Gruffo's midsection.
Rasputin checks a leg kick nicely.
Rasputin moves in looking to clinch but Gruffo pushes him off.
Rasputin looks to land a combination but Gruffo avoids it well.
Gruffo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rasputin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rasputin throws a hook but Gruffo blocks it.
A low kick from Gruffo misses
and Rasputin counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gruffo thinking.
Rasputin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Gruffo working hard to break the clinch.
Gruffo blocking some punches.
Rasputin misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin gets through Gruffo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
It looks like Knyto Gruffo has been cut.
Gruffo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gruffo blocking some punches.
Rasputin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gruffo scores with a hook to the body.
Gruffo pushes Rasputin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Rasputin looks gassed!
A body shot lands from Gruffo.
Gruffo lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gruffo swings wildly with an uppercut but Rasputin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gruffo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rasputin working aggressively here.
Gruffo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rasputin backwards.
Rasputin tries a body shot but Gruffo blocks it.
Gruffo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rasputin.
Gruffo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rasputin backwards.
Gruffo lands a nice shot to the body.
A right hand to the body from Gruffo.
Gruffo lands a hook that snaps the head of Rasputin backwards.
Gruffo manages to break the clinch.
A good leg kick by Gruffo.
Gruffo rushes Rasputin and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Gruffo.
Gruffo blocks an uppercut.
Gruffo presses Rasputin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Gruffo lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gruffo lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Gruffo.
Rasputin misses with the head strike.
Gruffo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Gruffo.
Still in the clinch, Gruffo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gruffo works on Rasputin's body with a couple of short punches.
Gruffo scores with a shot to the side of Rasputin's head.
Gruffo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gruffo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Gruffo.
Gruffo scores with a hook to the body.
Gruffo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gruffo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gruffo breaks the clinch.
Gruffo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Gruffo throws a jab when Rasputin was well out of range.
Gruffo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Rasputin counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rasputin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Rasputin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gruffo throws a leg kick which misses Rasputin's front leg but catches the back leg as Rasputin tries to avoid it.
Gruffo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gruffo throws a leg kick but Rasputin moved away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gruffo.
Rasputin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gruffo manages to avoid it.
Gruffo looks to land a right hand but Rasputin moved out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - Gruffo scores with a four punch combination!
It looks like Piotr Rasputin has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gruffo misses with a straight left.
Gruffo scores with a jab. Rasputin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gruffo misses with a wild body shot.
Rasputin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gruffo can pounce on him.
Gruffo misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gruffo scores with a nice strike.
Gruffo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rasputin.
Nice defenses there by Rasputin.
Gruffo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rasputin's hands.
Rasputin takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gruffo just misses with a punch to the body.
Gruffo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rasputin.
Rasputin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Rasputin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gruffo moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gruffo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rasputin counters with a left to the body.
Rasputin throws a jab when Gruffo was well out of range.
Rasputin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knyto Gruffo dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Gruffo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A nice inside leg kick there by Gruffo. That's going to slow Rasputin down.
Gruffo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rasputin can do to turn this around?
Rasputin scores with a one two! Gruffo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Gruffo throws a combination that misses
enabling Rasputin to counter with a crisp jab.
Gruffo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Knyto Gruffo is winning the standup battle so far.
Gruffo scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gruffo's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and Gruffo duly obliges.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gruffo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rasputin. Rasputin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gruffo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rasputin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gruffo works over Rasputin's head and body with a nice combination.
Gruffo misses with a series of wild punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gruffo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gruffo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rasputin on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Gruffo.
Gruffo lands with a good body shot.
Gruffo lands with a nice body punch.
Rasputin gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rasputin moves away from the strike by Gruffo.
Gruffo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rasputin misses with a straight right.
A swing and a miss from Gruffo.
Gruffo looks to throw the jab but Rasputin is out of range.
Rasputin wants to clinch up but Gruffo keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gruffo works the jab nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gruffo misses with a hook to the body
and Rasputin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gruffo scores with a decent looking hook.
Gruffo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rasputin circles away quickly and effectively.
Gruffo throws a shot to the body.
Gruffo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gruffo misses with a double jab.
Gruffo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Gruffo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rasputin counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gruffo lands with a light punch inside.
Gruffo blocks an uppercut.
Gruffo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gruffo tries to throw a body punch but Rasputin avoids it by throwing Gruffo back against the cage.
Rasputin is looking to break free of the clinch but Gruffo has double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gruffo tries to throw a body punch but Rasputin avoids it by throwing Gruffo back against the cage.
Rasputin misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gruffo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Rasputin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rasputin is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rasputin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Rasputin misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Gruffo.
Gruffo lands a left hand.
Gruffo breaks the clinch.
Knyto Gruffo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gruffo thows a body shot but no joy.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Gruffo, right into the meat.
Gruffo punishes Rasputin's body with a nice straight punch.
Gruffo missing with a left hand there. Rasputin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rasputin misses with a straight right.
A jab lands there for Gruffo.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Rasputin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Gruffo.
Gruffo throws a hook to the side of Rasputin's head but Rasputin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Gruffo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rasputin.
Rasputin blocks a head kick by Gruffo.
Gruffo misses with a looping left.
Gruffo connects with a looping right hand.
Rasputin tries to close the distance and clinch but Gruffo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gruffo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gruffo misses with a hook. Rasputin ducked under it nicely.
Rasputin stalks Gruffo and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Gruffo's face. Gruffo staggers backwards, shaken.
Rasputin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knyto Gruffo dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Rasputin fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rasputin has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gruffo finds it's way round the side to connect with Rasputin's head.
Gruffo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rasputin swings for the body but Gruffo moves out of range.
Gruffo misses with a low kick.
Gruffo misses with an uppercut. Rasputin saw that one coming.
Rasputin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Rasputin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Rasputin slips a straight right by Gruffo.
Gruffo misses with an uppercut. Rasputin saw that one coming.
Rasputin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gruffo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gruffo cracks Rasputin with an open hand slap.
Gruffo tries to score with a low kick but Rasputin moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin throws an overhand right that lands on Gruffo's shoulder, as Gruffo tries to avoid the shot.
Gruffo moves into the clinch.
Rasputin stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Rasputin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gruffo blocking some punches.
Rasputin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rasputin.
Gruffo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rasputin pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rasputin lands a left hand.
Rasputin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gruffo.
Rasputin trying to control the position but instead, Gruffo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rasputin into the cage.
Rasputin looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rasputin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gruffo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rasputin's elbow.
Rasputin pushes Gruffo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rasputin slowing the pace effectively.
Gruffo blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gruffo scores with a shot to the side of Rasputin's head.
Rasputin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rasputin working aggressively here.
Gruffo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gruffo is working Rasputin over against the cage.
Rasputin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice body punch from Gruffo - that landed with a thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gruffo lands a body shot.
Gruffo gets through Rasputin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Gruffo on the inside.
A body shot lands from Gruffo.
A right hook to the body lands for Gruffo.
Gruffo lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rasputin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gruffo cracks Rasputin with a nice body shot.
Rasputin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gruffo lands with a right to the head.
Gruffo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gruffo stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Knyto Gruffo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Gruffo.
Gruffo lands with a right to the head.
Gruffo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gruffo lands a shot to the body.
Rasputin takes a shot to the head.
A right hand to the body from Gruffo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gruffo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gruffo presses Rasputin against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A shot in the inside from Gruffo.
A right hand to the body from Gruffo.
Gruffo lands a nice shot to the body.
Gruffo manages to break the clinch.
Gruffo thumps Rasputin with a low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Gruffo.
Gruffo's corner calls for a 1-2. Gruffo obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gruffo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rasputin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gruffo.
Rasputin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gruffo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gruffo misses with a two punch combination.
Gruffo swinging wildly here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin throws a right hand that Gruffo ducks under and follows up with a left that Gruffo also avoids with ease.
Gruffo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gruffo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rasputin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Gruffo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rasputin missing with a left hand there. Gruffo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gruffo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gruffo with a nice cross.
Rasputin looks to clinch
letting Gruffo counter with a right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gruffo lands a jab to the nose.
Rasputin blocks a jab.
Gruffo thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Knyto Gruffo clearly takes that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gruffo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rasputin checks it well.
A punch lands to the side of Gruffo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gruffo misses with a series of wild punches.
Rasputin misses with a wild body shot.
Gruffo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A nice leg kick lands there from Gruffo.
Gruffo throws a shot from downtown. Rasputin moves away and avoids it.
Gruffo misses with a straight left.
Rasputin slips under a jab from Gruffo.
Gruffo digs a good body shot into Rasputin's ribs.
Rasputin is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Gruffo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Gruffo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Rasputin doesn't seem phased though.
Gruffo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rasputin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gruffo.
Rasputin slips a jab and a cross from Gruffo.
Gruffo cracks Rasputin with a good jab.
Rasputin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Gruffo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gruffo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gruffo looks to land a right hand but Rasputin moved out of range.
Gruffo with a hook.
Rasputin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gruffo throws out the jab.
Gruffo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gruffo cracks Rasputin with a good jab.
Gruffo misses with a body shot
and Rasputin counters by clinching up.
Rasputin has a couple of punches blocked by Gruffo.
Rasputin scores with a hook to the body.
A short left from Rasputin.
Rasputin throws a punch but it's blocked by Gruffo.
Rasputin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gruffo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Rasputin.
Rasputin breaks the clinch.
Gruffo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rasputin.
Rasputin cracks Gruffo with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gruffo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gruffo. Rasputin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Rasputin!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gruffo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rasputin.
Rasputin drives through and clinches with Gruffo against the cage.
Rasputin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gruffo or not.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rasputin.
A short right from Rasputin on the inside.
Rasputin throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gruffos head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gruffo.
Rasputin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gruffo blocking some punches.
Gruffo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gruffo pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rasputin misses with a looping left.
Gruffo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rasputin counters with a nice uppercut.
Rasputin scores with a nice right hand.
Gruffo takes one to the chin there.
Rasputin displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin lands a body shot.
Gruffo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Gruffo throws a right and a left that Rasputin avoids nicely.
Gruffo falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rasputin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rasputin throws a nice looking combination but Gruffo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rasputin forces Gruffo back against the cage and clinches.
Rasputin stalling against the cage.
Gruffo blocks a body shot from Rasputin.
Rasputin misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gruffo lands an uppercut.
Gruffo misses with a punch on the inside.
Gruffo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gruffo is trying to break the clinch but Rasputin is controlling him.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rasputin.
Rasputin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close fourth round but I would say that Knyto Gruffo will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Nice uppercut there from Rasputin.
Rasputin walks into a straight right hand from Gruffo.
Gruffo moves away from the strike by Rasputin.
Rasputin's corner calls for a 1-2. Rasputin obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rasputin just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Gruffo.
Gruffo lands a lovely overhand right.
Gruffo misses with a straight right.
Rasputin has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gruffo misses with a wild body shot.
Rasputin stuns Gruffo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Rasputin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gruffo moves away.
Rasputin misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rasputin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Gruffo counters with a right hand to the body.
Rasputin is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Gruffo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gruffo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gruffo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Rasputin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gruffo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rasputin was well out of range. Poor timing from Gruffo.
Rasputin blocks a jab.
Gruffo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Gruffo lands a jab-cross combination.
A shot to the body from Gruffo misses
and Rasputin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gruffo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rasputin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gruffo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rasputin was well out of range. Poor timing from Gruffo.
Gruffo rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rasputin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gruffo slips a straight right by Rasputin.
Gruffo feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Rasputin's calf.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gruffo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Rasputin takes one on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rasputin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gruffo.
Rasputin tries to close the distance and clinch but Gruffo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rasputin slips under a jab.
Rasputin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gruffo.
Piotr Rasputin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A chopping leg kick lands by Gruffo.
Gruffo throws a hook but Rasputin blocks it.
Rasputin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rasputin looks to land a left hand but Gruffo moved out of range nicely.
Gruffo misses with a shot to the body
and Rasputin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gruffo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gruffo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rasputin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gruffo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Gruffo.
Rasputin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin throws a hook but Gruffo blocks it.
Rasputin misses the jab.
Rasputin walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gruffo throws a series of punches but Rasputin avoids them all with ease.
Gruffo throws a right and a left that Rasputin avoids nicely.
Gruffo throws a jab but it's blocked by Rasputin.
Gruffo drops Rasputin with a beautiful combination! Rasputin stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gruffo is looking for the KO!
Rasputin is rocked!
Gruffo loads up on a big right hand but Rasputin slips the punch.
Rasputin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Knyto Gruffo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nice cross by Gruffo.
Gruffo moves out of range of the strikes.
Gruffo looks to score with a jab to the body but Rasputin is just out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Knyto Gruffo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gruffo 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:44
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 50:45
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Knyto Gruffo!
Knyto Gruffo is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between igor glozman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Craig Thomas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). glozman comes to the cage accompanied by enae Volare Mezzo. Thomas is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Judas Priest - Painkiller. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, igor glozman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Craig Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Chris Downing and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thomas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but glozman was well out of range. Poor timing from Thomas.
Thomas needs to keep his hands up - glozman had a free shot at his head there.
A cross from Thomas lands.
It looks like igor glozman has been cut.
glozman bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas looks to land a combination but glozman avoids it well.
Thomas moves out of range of the strikes.
Thomas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thomas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thomas takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
glozman fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
glozman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
glozman avoids the body shot from Thomas.
glozman scores with a jab to the head.
A jab lands there for glozman.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thomas misses with a two punch combination.
A solid body kick from glozman.
glozman moves into range and connects with a jab.
glozman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thomas misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thomas scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Thomas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas looks to land a left hand but glozman moved out of range nicely.
glozman chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thomas looks gassed!
glozman avoids the body shot from Thomas.
glozman misses with the combination.
glozman moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thomas.
glozman creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Thomas's defenses.
It looks like Craig Thomas has been cut.
Thomas blocks the elbow strike.
glozman stalls.
Thomas tries to circle away but glozman has him pinned against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, glozman throws an elbow but misses.
glozman using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
glozman is struggling to control the position.
Still in the clinch, glozman scores with a nice short uppercut.
glozman throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
glozman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
glozman throws an elbow that misses.
glozman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
glozman throws an elbow but it misses.
glozman with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
glozman lands a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
glozman throws an elbow but it misses.
glozman gets through Thomas's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A bit of stalling here from glozman.
glozman lands an elbow inside that Thomas shrugs off.
glozman throws a knee to the head but misses.
glozman lands an elbow inside.
glozman stalling.
glozman scores with a shot to the side of Thomas's head.
Thomas is rocked!
glozman lands an elbow inside that Thomas shrugs off.
Thomas is still on wobbly legs! Can glozman finish him?
glozman throws a big uppercut that drops Thomas! More strikes from glozman and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Thomas lies dazed against the cage as glozman celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). igor glozman!
igor glozman is the new middleweight champion!
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