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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between One Fortytwo (ranked 1986 p4p, 38 weight class) and Evgeni Lomachenko (ranked 1195 p4p, 22 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, One Fortytwo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 17 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Evgeni Lomachenko!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fortytwo misses the shot to the body.
Fortytwo gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Lomachenko to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Fortytwo managing to control the position.
Lomachenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Fortytwo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fortytwo tries to get out of the position.
Lomachenko lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lomachenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fortytwo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lomachenko is one step ahead there.
Lomachenko pushes down on Fortytwo's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fortytwo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Lomachenko.
Fortytwo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fortytwo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fortytwo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lomachenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lomachenko throws a big elbow that misses.
Fortytwo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lomachenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fortytwo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lomachenko drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Lomachenko as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Fortytwo screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Lomachenko! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Evgeni Lomachenko!
After the big win, Evgeni Lomachenko made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Sportivité and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, One Fortytwo stepped up to the mic, saying 'Everyone picks on the big idiot, don't they?'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gosha Lopez (ranked 2564 p4p, 55 weight class) and Johnny Walker (ranked 3939 p4p, 100 weight class). Lopez comes into the arena with Sho Z-pod duba blaring out of the sound system. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gosha Lopez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Hilo, Johnny Walker!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lopez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Walker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnny Walker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Walker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lopez.
A quick step to the side and Lopez tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lopez stuns Walker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Walker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lopez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Walker throws a leg kick
and Lopez holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lopez jumps guard and drags Walker to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lopez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Walker defends well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lopez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Walker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Walker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Lopez has a closed guard, preventing Walker from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Walker must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lopez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lopez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Walker doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Walker manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Walker is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Lopez has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Walker is looking to defend but Lopez has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Walker! Lopez pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Walker taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gosha Lopez!
An out of breath Gosha Lopez thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hank Jones (ranked 2689 p4p, 64 weight class) and Bon Adrien De Moncey (ranked 2687 p4p, 63 weight class). The key to victory for Hank Jones has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hank Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bon Adrien De Moncey!
The judges for this bout are , Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones cracks De Moncey with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
De Moncey drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
De Moncey stopping the sweep attempt from Jones.
De Moncey trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Moncey gets to his feet - Jones follows without any prompting.
Jones throws a series of punches but De Moncey avoids them all with ease.
Jones throws out a powerful jab.
Nice shot by Jones.
De Moncey is rocked!
Jones batters De Moncey with a massive right followed by a huge left! De Moncey is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Jones lands a final crushing right hand to drop De Moncey to the mat with a gruesome thud! Jones is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Hank Jones!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brock Steve (ranked 2228 p4p, 43 weight class) and Umberto Grena (ranked 2423 p4p, 51 weight class). Umberto Grena is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Brock Steve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Umberto Grena!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grena wants to clinch
and Steve counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grena misses with a head kick.
Steve appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Grena throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Steve counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grena throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Grena takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steve thuds a left hand into Grena's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grena darts in trying to clinch
and Steve counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Steve closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Steve lands in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Grena, up you get!
Steve circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Steve is defended easily by Grena.
Steve moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Grena throws a jab but it's blocked by Steve.
Steve thinks about countering with a body kick.
Grena takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Steve keeps the fight on the outside.
Grena closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Grena lands in his opponent's guard.
Steve kicks Grena off and gets to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steve jabs Grena to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve gets a clinch.
Steve blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Steve pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grena tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Steve swivels and escapes.
Steve instigates a clinch.
Grena decides to pull guard.
Steve gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Steve is looking to wear down Grena with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Steve looks for a takedown but Grena sprawls well.
Grena swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been told by Steve's head coaches at FIERCE - {{$750}} - 15 Elite Coaches that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Steve!
It looks like Umberto Grena has been cut.
Grena dives in for a single leg takedown but Steve sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice body punch from Steve.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steve jabs Grena right on the nose. Grena blinks but takes it well.
Steve goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Grena takes one to the chin there.
Steve punishes Grena's body with a nice straight punch.
Steve misses with a body kick.
Grena feints the counter takedown.
Grena tries to close the distance and clinch but Steve swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Steve dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Umberto Grena's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Steve fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Steve shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Grena is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Steve pulls his head out easily.
Grena tries to kick Steve off in order to stand up. Steve Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Grena gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grena is trying to stall.
Grena wants a takedown.
Grena is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Steve is defending well for now.
Steve escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Steve moves into range and connects with a jab.
Grena throws a sloppy head kick and Steve moves out of range easily.
It looked like Steve was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Steve shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Grena sprawls well. Grena wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Steve gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grena tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steve paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steve scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A head kick by Grena misses
and Steve moves into the clinch.
Grena looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Grena is trying to pull guard but Steve turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Steve breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Grena tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Steve counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Steve connects with a right hand. Grena shakes it off.
Steve shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grena walks forward, straight into a front kick from Steve.
Steve rushes Grena and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Grena tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Brock Steve has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Umberto Grena.
Grena trying to stall but Steve improves his position.
Steve breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Steve tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grena sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Steve somewhat.
Steve sets himself, and Grena steps forward looking for the clinch! Steve avoids it this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grena rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Steve moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Steve is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Steve comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Grena tries a head kick but it misses.
Steve pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Grena back to the cage. Steve follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Steve fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brock Steve is winning the standup battle so far.
Steve showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Grena.
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!
Grena tries to clinch up but Steve circles away and keeps his distance.
Grena throws a head kick that misses
and Steve counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Steve dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Umberto Grena's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jab from Steve.
Grena misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Steve's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Steve duly obliges.
Brock Steve is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Grena throws a leg kick that is checked
and Steve counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Steve scores with a jab to the jaw.
Steve lands a nice hook to Grena's body. Grena takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Steve gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steve stands up and beckons Grena to his feet.
Steve scores with a hook.
Steve is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Grena can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steve lands with a nice body punch.
Steve punishes Grena's body with a nice straight punch.
Steve throws a shot to the body.
Grena throws a sloppy head kick
and Steve counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grena takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A slapping leg kick lands for Steve.
Grena fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Grena wants to clinch
and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Grena at a distance.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good leg kick by Steve there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Grena takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Steve stuns Grena with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Grena looks to throw a body kick
and Grena takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Steve tries to score a power double leg takedown but Grena sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Steve somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grena misses with a few strikes there.
Steve scores with a jab to the body.
Steve connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Grena momentarily.
Nice jab there from Steve.
Grena doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Steve scores with a three punch combo!
Steve lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve scores with a nice head shot.
Steve scores with a head kick. Grena tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right-left combo lands from Steve.
Grena swings for the body but Steve moves out of range.
Steve is looking for a counter combo.
Steve clinches.
Umberto Grena has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Steve breaks from the clinch.
Steve closes the distance and lands a one-two.
A head kick misses from Grena.
Brock Steve is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steve scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Grena doesn't seem bothered though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Steve showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Steve has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Steve!
Our winner, Brock Steve, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orc Mismash (ranked 3286 p4p, 149 weight class) and Jan Jedrzejczyk (ranked 4804 p4p, 116 weight class). Mismash comes to the cage accompanied by Level 90 Elite Tauren Chieftain - Power of the Horde. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Orc Mismash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jan Jedrzejczyk!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mismash fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nice combo by Mismash! Oh, that's hurt him - Jedrzejczyk falls to the canvas and Mismash follows him into side control.
Jedrzejczyk is rocked!
It looks like Jan Jedrzejczyk has been cut.
Mismash crunches a massive hammerfist down on Jedrzejczyk - he's out! Mismash Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Orc Mismash!
An intense looking Orc Mismash took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'ME SMASH!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ake Bono (ranked 2897 p4p, 133 weight class) and Yoel Fullton (ranked 2927 p4p, 76 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ake Bono!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yoel Fullton!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bono on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Bono showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fullton.
Bono feinted with a counter takedown.
Bono tries for a takedown but Fullton circles away easily
and Fullton counters with a nice uppercut.
Fullton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fullton!
Bono blocks a jab.
Bono half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fullton waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bono.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bono gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Bono seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Bono keeping moving, preventing Fullton from controlling successfully.
Bono looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fullton wants to control from the top but Bono keeps moving.
Fullton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Fullton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bono. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fullton missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Fullton working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fullton not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Fullton wants to control from the top but Bono keeps moving.
Bono is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Fullton wants to control from the top but Bono keeps moving.
That's two 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.
Bono manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Fullton manages to get himself to full guard.
Bono wants to control from the top but Fullton keeps moving.
Fullton wants to sweep here but Bono controlling him for the moment.
Fullton keeps trying to improve his position.
Fullton working a defensive guard but Bono manages to pass into side control anyway.
Bono passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Fullton!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fullton bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bono pulls Fullton in close to prevent any damage.
Bono keeping moving, preventing Fullton from controlling successfully.
Bono looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Fullton trying to control but Bono is working from the bottom.
Fullton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bono is trying to control the position but Fullton postures up.
Bono is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bono has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Fullton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bono is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bono looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fullton is one step ahead there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Yoel Fullton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fullton uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Bono takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Fullton shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bono but Bono pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bono feinted with a counter takedown.
Fullton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bono attempts a counter takedown but Fullton avoids it well and moves away.
Fullton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fullton fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fullton shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bono as he jumps to the side.
Bono ducks right into an uppercut from Fullton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Bono.
Jab, jab by Fullton - just one landing.
Fullton cracks Bono with a good jab.
Fullton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fullton looks for a takedown but Bono sprawls well.
Bono feinted with a counter takedown.
Ake Bono has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yoel Fullton.
Fullton missing with a left hand there. Bono was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bono half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bono fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fullton avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fullton goes for a double leg but Bono avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bono continues to drive forward.
Bono tries to counter with a takedown but Fullton is quick to defend against it.
A big left from Fullton misses.
Fullton throws a series of punches but Bono avoids them all with ease.
Bono feinted with a counter takedown.
Yoel Fullton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fullton shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fullton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bono attempts a counter takedown but Fullton avoids it well and moves away.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fullton is defended easily by Bono.
Bono changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bono steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fullton.
Yoel Fullton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bono shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab from Fullton misses.
Bono drops down looking for a counter takedown but Fullton sprawls and moves away.
Fullton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Nice takedown defense from Bono. No joy for Fullton on that attempt.
Bono appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Fullton misses with a hook.
Bono feinted with a counter takedown.
Bono dives in for a single leg takedown but Fullton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Fullton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bono counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Bono is trying for a kimura here. Fullton looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Bono wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ake Bono!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yen Askren (ranked 3716 p4p, 92 weight class) and Ribociclib Kisqali (ranked 4225 p4p, 105 weight class). Askren comes to the cage accompanied by Hello from the Askren Side. 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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13 - 10 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Yen Askren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ribociclib Kisqali!
The judges for this bout are , Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askren swings for the body but Kisqali moves out of range.
Askren takes one on the button.
It looks like Yen Askren has been cut.
Donk. Kisqali catches Askren right on the button with a cross.
Askren paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Askren lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kisqali at a distance.
Askren takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kisqali misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Askren.
Askren throwing a counter right hand but Kisqali manages to avoid it.
Kisqali tries a low kick but Askren avoids it.
Askren appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Kisqali 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A cross from Askren lands.
It looks like Ribociclib Kisqali has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askren connects with a jab.
Kisqali tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Askren to counter with a crisp jab.
Askren looks to land a left hand but Kisqali moved out of range nicely.
Kisqali staying out of range there.
Askren takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ribociclib Kisqali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kisqali jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren with a jab.
Kisqali walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Askren drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Kisqali swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Askren's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ribociclib Kisqali!
After winning the bout, Ribociclib Kisqali thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Yen Askren spoke after the fight, saying 'I blame Bjorn and the Egg.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Francisco Babyara (ranked 3112 p4p, 140 weight class) and Niko Marcell (ranked 2288 p4p, 105 weight class). Marcell has chosen Russia National Anthem as his entrance music. The key to victory for Francisco Babyara has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Francisco Babyara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Niko Marcell!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babyara cracks Marcell with a right hand to the side of the head.
Babyara feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Marcell sprawling to the canvas! Marcell rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Babyara finish him?!
It looks like Niko Marcell has been cut.
Marcell lands the left hand.
Marcell misses the body punch
and Babyara counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Marcell has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Francisco Babyara!
After the big win, Francisco Babyara made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akamu Kalani (ranked 958 p4p, 19 weight class) and Dominique Bell (ranked 2019 p4p, 39 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Kalani might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Astrix - Deep Jungle Walk. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akamu Kalani!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dominique Bell!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalani misses with a two punch combination.
Dominique Bell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bell misses with a takedown attempt
and Kalani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Dominique Bell has been cut.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Kalani moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Bell! Kalani continues to tee off on Bell, landing with a left and a right! Kalani connects with a right hand that leaves Bell sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Kalani!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Akamu Kalani!
Akamu Kalani really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that ZZ POPS logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Braddock (ranked 1159 p4p, 51 weight class) and Fletch Brandis (ranked 1356 p4p, 24 weight class). Brandis is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Lynyrd Skynyrd : The Ballad of Curtis Loew. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, John Braddock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fletch Brandis!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Braddock rushes Brandis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Brandis is looking to take this one to the mat.
Good body shot from Braddock.
Braddock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brandis looks winded!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Braddock.
Still in the clinch, Braddock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Braddock pushes Brandis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brandis is rocked!
Braddock throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Brandis is still on wobbly legs! Can Braddock finish him?
Braddock lands a nice shot to the body.
Brandis seems to have recovered his senses.
Braddock lands a shot to the body.
Braddock lands a nice shot to the body.
Braddock pushes Brandis against the cage. Braddock is working some dirty boxing. Braddock pushes off with a quick right hook! Brandis goes down! Brandis tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Braddock moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Braddock!
John Braddock decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
In defeat, Fletch Brandis stepped up to the mic, saying 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'.
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