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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raheem Nazir (ranked 20842 p4p, 140 weight class) and Perdue Willshire (ranked 21374 p4p, 153 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 25 - 0, fighting out of London, Raheem Nazir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Perdue Willshire!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Tiny Johnson and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nazir takes a jab right on the kisser.
Willshire takes a swing at Nazir's ribcage but misses.
Nazir clinches.
Nazir pulls Willshire into guard.
Nazir looking for a guillotine here but Willshire defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Willshire's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Nazir looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Willshire missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willshire with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nazir keeping moving, preventing Willshire from controlling successfully.
Willshire is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willshire won't allow Nazir to sweep him here.
Nazir has his foot on Willshire's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Willshire works his way back into a safe position though.
Willshire stands and throws Nazir's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nazir is looking for a sweep.
Willshire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nazir keeps working.
Nazir is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Willshire creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nazir sneaks back into half guard.
Nazir regains full guard. Nicely done.
Nazir pulls Willshire in close to prevent any damage.
Willshire loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Nazir wants to sweep here but Willshire controlling him for the moment.
Nazir working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Willshire.
Willshire throws a big elbow that misses.
Nazir is trying to keep Willshire in close.
Willshire trying to control but Nazir is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazir has control of Willshire's left arm, preventing Willshire from doing any damage.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Willshire gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Nazir to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Willshire has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Nazir has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Willshire stalling.
Nazir jumps guard.
Willshire trying to control but Nazir is working from the bottom.
Willshire is working Nazir over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nazir avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Willshire is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Willshire works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Nazir is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Willshire pulls his head out easily.
Nazir punching from the bottom.
Nazir is refusing to be controlled, as Willshire sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nazir keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Perdue Willshire will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nazir moves forwards but Willshire connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nazir wants to clinch.
Nazir throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Willshire tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Nazir is in Willshire's guard.
Nazir is looking to work some ground and pound but Willshire has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nazir postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Nazir in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Nazir prevents Willshire from getting back to his feet.
Nazir working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Willshire is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nazir preventing the sweep.
Nazir postures up and lands a big shot to Willshire's brow.
Willshire wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Nazir manages to pass to side control.
Raheem Nazir overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Willshire is trying to stand.
Nazir working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Willshire's thigh. Willshire counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Nazir postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Nazir will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two 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.
Nazir is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Willshire wants to stand and escape but Nazir is having none of it.
Willshire is trying to control the position but Nazir postures up.
Nazir lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Willshire wants to stand up but Nazir is controlling him.
Nazir postures up and lands a big shot to Willshire's brow.
Nazir trying to control the position from guard on top but Willshire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nazir postures up in Willshire's guard and throws a big left but Willshire blocks it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Willshire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nazir lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Willshire is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Nazir scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nazir is trying for a kimura here. Willshire looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Nazir wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Raheem Nazir!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maung Maung Thu (ranked 7340 p4p, 132 weight class) and Ryan Lock (ranked 20919 p4p, 143 weight class). The key to victory for Maung Maung Thu 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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Maung Maung Thu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Ryan Lock!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thu.
A nice inside leg kick there by Thu. That's going to slow Lock down.
A good leg kick by Thu.
Thu is looking to slow Lock down with leg kicks.
A good leg kick by Thu.
Lock feints and as Thu raises his hands in defense, Lock changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Lock passes Thu's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Thu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thu wants to control but Lock passes into side.
Lock controls the position from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thu pushes Lock away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Lock gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Lock stands up and beckons Thu to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lock fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lock takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Thu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lock shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lock sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Thu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lock on the ground.
Lock's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Lock drops back looking for a leg! Thu is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Thu manages to kick Lock off! Lock jumps back into Thu's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lock cracks Thu with a solid left hand.
Lock passes into half guard.
Lock decides to return to a standing position.
Lock gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Thu looks to throw the jab but Lock is out of range.
Thu looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lock takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thu scoring well with a low kick there.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Thu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A punch lands to the side of Lock 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Thu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lock moves away.
Lock tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Thu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lock manages to avoid it.
Thu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lock stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Thu.
Thu misses with a low kick.
Lock has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lock has Thu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Thu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Lock breaks the clinch.
Thu digs a good hook to Lock's body.
Thu lands the left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thu wants to slow Lock down by chopping away at his legs.
Lock drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Thu defends it well.
Lock shoots in for a takedown but Thu shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sloppy strikes from Thu. Those never looked like landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lock doesn't seem bothered though.
Lock is trying hard to land a takedown here. Thu sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maung Maung Thu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Lock.
Thu thumps Lock with a low kick.
Thu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lock. That did some damage!
Lock on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lock's calf.
Thu lands a nice looking body shot.
Lock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Thu.
Lock takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Thu is looking to wear down Lock with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thu throws a poor cross that misses
and Lock counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Lock pushing down on Thu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Lock postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Thu to stand up.
An inside leg kick lands from Thu.
Thu throws a right hand that Lock ducks under and follows up with a left that Lock also avoids with ease.
Thu throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maung Maung Thu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lock tries to clinch but Thu moves out of range.
Thu throws a big counter combination but Lock scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thu. Lock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thu fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Thu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lock wants to clinch up but Thu keeps it at a distance.
Thu lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Thu thumps Lock with a low kick.
Lock closes the distance and clinches.
Thu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thu lands an elbow just above Lock 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Thu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lock tries to land a knee to the head but Thu blocks with his arms.
Thu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maung Maung Thu is winning the standup battle so far.
Lock wants to clinch.
Thu throws a right and a left that Lock avoids nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lock tries to close the distance and clinch but Thu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Thu misses with a few strikes there.
Lock looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thu is fending him off so far but Lock persists. Nope, Thu circles away and we're back to standing.
Lock is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Thu.
Lock tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Thu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thu connects with a solid leg kick.
Thu misses the shot to the body.
Lock is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Thu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Thu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Lock.
Maung Maung Thu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lock has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Thu.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Thu.
Lock looks to land a combination. Thu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Thu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thu throws a chopping leg kick but Lock manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Maung Maung Thu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lock's calf.
Thu fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lock.
Thu throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lock ducks right into an uppercut from Thu.
Thu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lock manages to avoid it.
Lock steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Thu.
Lock swats away the attempt to clinch by Thu.
Thu sets himself, and Lock steps forward looking for the clinch! Thu avoids it this time.
Thu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Thu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lock takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Thu connects with an inside leg kick.
Thu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lock! But no joy.
Thu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lock feints the counter takedown.
Thu throws a leg kick but Lock checks it.
Good leg kick by Thu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice sprawl there from Thu as Lock shoots in.
Maung Maung Thu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ryan Lock.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thu throws a leg kick but Lock sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Thu misses with a low kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thu.
Thu is looking to slow Lock down with leg kicks.
Lock's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Thu scoring well with a low kick there.
Lock moves into the clinch.
Thu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thu tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lock avoids it.
Thu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lock backwards.
Lock tries to pull guard but Thu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Thu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lock backwards.
Thu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lock's defenses.
Thu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Lock avoids the elbow strike from Thu, against the cage.
Lock has Thu pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lock pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Thu tumbling to the mat - Lock dives into Thu's guard.
Lock is standing up over Thu. Thu looks to escape but Lock dives into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lock has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Thu working to try and regain half guard.
Thu is just holding on here. Lock manages to take his back.
Lock looking for the choke but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maung Maung Thu dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Lock checks the leg kick nicely there.
Thu ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Thu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Thu throws a leg kick
and Lock counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lock.
Thu is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Lock dives into side control.
Thu trying his best to control but Lock has mounted him.
Lock looking to control and managing it successfully.
Thu working to try and regain half guard.
Lock landing strikes from the mount and Thu is in trouble!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lock is working for a guillotine from mount but Thu frees his head quite easily.
Lock sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ryan Lock has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lock is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Lock looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lock avoids the attempt from Thu to control.
Lock is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Lock extends the arm and Thu is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ryan Lock!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Petr Kotrc (ranked 20848 p4p, 149 weight class) and Maciej Gorski (ranked 20649 p4p, 145 weight class). Gorski has chosen Harnaś as his entrance music. 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
4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Petr Kotrc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 21 - 1, fighting out of London, Maciej Gorski!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gorski closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kotrc keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kotrc avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Gorski.
Kotrc is controlling Gorski's trapped leg to prevent Gorski from advancing to side control.
Kotrc trying to control but Gorski postures up.
Kotrc is looking to escape.
Gorski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Gorski prevents Kotrc from standing back up.
Kotrc is concentrating on defense, preventing Gorski from advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kotrc looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kotrc is trying to maintain the position but Gorski is very close to passing his half guard.
Gorski throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kotrc to regain full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorski landing some decent shots from guard.
Kotrc wants to stand and escape but Gorski is having none of it.
Gorski works over Kotrc with some ground and pound from guard.
Gorski trying to control the position from guard on top but Kotrc is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kotrc is pulling down on Gorski's head. It's preventing any offense from Gorski, at least for the moment.
Gorski trying to control but Kotrc is working from the bottom.
Gorski wants to pass the guard but Kotrc is keeping the position.
Kotrc is controlling Gorski's posture.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Kotrc will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Gorski leaves Kotrc with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kotrc fails with a takedown attempt.
Gorski feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Petr Kotrc. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kotrc closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gorski is looking for a sweep. Kotrc is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gorski wants to get back to his feet.
Kotrc thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gorski's head.
Kotrc winds up and cracks Gorski with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kotrc working the head and body with strikes.
Gorski wants to get back to full guard.
Gorski is trying is best to control the position here.
Kotrc thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotrc is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gorski is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gorski has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kotrc is on him like a limpet, forcing Gorski back against the cage.
Kotrc wants to break free but Gorski has control.
Kotrc has had enough of the clinch but Gorski keeps him there for the moment.
Kotrc lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kotrc is trying to stall.
Kotrc has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gorski is trying to keep an underhook but Kotrc manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Gorski wants to control but Kotrc is keeping busy.
Kotrc decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Kotrc throws a nice looking combination but Gorski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kotrc shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gorski's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kotrc with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gorski has his hands on Kotrc's head, controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kotrc wants to control from the top but Gorski keeps moving.
Gorski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kotrc is controlling him.
Kotrc trying to control but Gorski is working from the bottom.
Kotrc drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gorski looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gorski looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gorski!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Maciej Gorski will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kotrc's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Gorski drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kotrc gets back to half guard.
Kotrc tries to kick Gorski off but Gorski keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Gorski looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Kotrc with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kotrc has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Gorski is on him like a limpet, forcing Kotrc back against the cage.
Gorski has hold of one of Kotrc's legs. Kotrc is fighting the takedown attempt but Gorski gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Kotrc pushes Gorski off and scrambles back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kotrc fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gorski, pushing him back against the cage.
Kotrc has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kotrc misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kotrc is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Gorski can't fight it off and eventually Kotrc manages to take the fight to the floor. Gorski looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kotrc preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Gorski wants to stand and escape but Kotrc is having none of it.
Gorski is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Kotrc scoring with some ground and pound.
Kotrc forces his way into half guard.
Kotrc stalling.
Gorski is looking to control Kotrc's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gorski avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kotrc landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gorski tries to roll over but Kotrc keeps him under control.
Kotrc takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kotrc controlling the action here.
Kotrc wants to work for an arm triangle but Gorski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Gorski wants to get back to his feet.
Kotrc working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorski tries to get to full guard but Kotrc has control of the leg.
Kotrc escapes and gets back to his feet.
Kotrc scores with a takedown into Gorski's guard.
Kotrc pushing down on Gorski's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kotrc connects with a nice short shot to Gorski's temple.
Kotrc 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.
Gorski on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Kotrc looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gorski with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Kotrc decides to stand and escape the position.
Kotrc looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gorski shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Kotrc's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kotrc throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Gorski must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kotrc really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Gorski distracts Kotrc with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Gorski tries to free his leg and advance position but Kotrc is retaining full guard.
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!
Gorski postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Gorski postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kotrc wants to stand up but Gorski is controlling him.
Gorski passes Kotrc's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gorski throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Gorski is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gorski connects with a nice short shot to Kotrc's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petr Kotrc dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Gorski feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Kotrc pulls Gorski in to control the position.
Kotrc is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Gorski stands up over Kotrc, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kotrc seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Gorski makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kotrc looking for a guillotine here but Gorski defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorski trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gorski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorski wants to control from the top but Kotrc keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gorski accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gorski wants to control from the top but Kotrc keeps moving.
Gorski stopping the sweep attempt from Kotrc.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kotrc seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Kotrc is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gorski presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Gorski stalling in the clinch but Kotrc improves position.
Gorski has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Kotrc clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Kotrc defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Will Gorski go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gorski lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Gorski throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Kotrc takes a big shot to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kotrc is trying to get back to his feet but Gorski has full control of the position and if anything, Kotrc has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Gorski throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Gorski landing with strikes.
Kotrc is rocked!
Kotrc is trying to get back to his feet but Gorski has full control of the position and if anything, Kotrc has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Oh Kotrc is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gorski is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kotrc knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kotrc for a finish.
Gorski lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Gorski patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Petr Kotrc overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gorski is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kotrc has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Gorski.
Kotrc fending off the submission attempt from Gorski.
Gorski landing with strikes.
Gorski punishes Kotrc with strikes from the back mount.
Gorski really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kotrc. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kotrc rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Gorski is trying to control. Kotrc wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kotrc has one foot on Gorski's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Kotrc seems to have got his legs back now.
Kotrc dives in for a single leg takedown but Gorski sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Kotrc tries to sprawl but Gorski drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Kotrc is trying to stand up here but Gorski is controlling him well.
Gorski is nestled in close to Kotrc, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Kotrc wants to control but Gorski is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorski seems to be looking for submissions.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gorski landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Gorski working Kotrc over with strikes.
Kotrc has hold of Gorski's hands but Gorski slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gorski thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kotrc tries to roll over but Gorski keeps him under control.
Kotrc is refusing to be controlled, as Gorski sits in half guard.
Kotrc is controlling Gorski's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Gorski working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maciej Gorski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Gorski 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 Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Maciej Gorski!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cyrius Python (ranked 5311 p4p, 111 weight class) and Jimmy Henderson (ranked 5392 p4p, 115 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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217 lbs
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BJJ Purple 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
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Cyrius Python!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Python gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Python goes for a takedown attempt but Henderson pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Henderson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Henderson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Python throws the left hand but Henderson avoids the punch easily.
Python throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Henderson's waist but Henderson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Python off to one side.
Python throws a head kick that misses.
Henderson's coach down at Mello MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Henderson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Python moves into the clinch successfully.
Python has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Henderson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Python looking for the choke from the back.
Python is persistently looking for the submission but Henderson is defending it well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Python throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Henderson's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Python patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Henderson fending off the submission attempt from Python.
Python struggling to land strikes to the head as Henderson covers up.
Henderson finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
Python can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Henderson is looking to escape.
Henderson is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Python 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 two minutes gone in the round.
Python looking to control but Henderson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Henderson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Python.
Henderson wants to hold on but Python pushes him away.
Python throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Python wants to control but instead Henderson manages to regain half guard.
Python is working for a kimura but Henderson is defending it quite comfortably.
Python is working for a submission of some sort.
Python takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Python is working for a submission of some sort.
Python thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Python not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Python missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Python trying to pass the guard but Henderson defending well.
Python throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Python throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Python is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Henderson reverses the position - he's now on top in Python's guard.
Henderson prevents Python from getting back to his feet.
Henderson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Python trying to control the position.
Henderson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Python is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Python has escaped and now he's on top!
Python trying to control but Henderson is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Henderson controls Python momentarily but Python frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyrius Python dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Python.
Henderson with the counter takedown but Python avoids it easily.
Python shoots in for a takedown but Henderson shows good takedown defense.
Henderson throws a counter combo.
Henderson stuffs the takedown attempt from Python. Python gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyrius Python. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Python shoots in for a takedown but Henderson shows good takedown defense.
Henderson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Python tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Henderson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Python shoots in looking for a takedown. Henderson tries to sprawl out of it but Python keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Henderson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Henderson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Python shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Nice sprawl there from Henderson as Python shoots in.
Jimmy Henderson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Python forces Henderson back against the cage and clinches.
Henderson jumps guard but Python turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Henderson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Python to keep the fight standing.
Python has Henderson pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Python pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Henderson tumbling to the mat - Python dives into Henderson's guard.
Python advances to half guard.
Python missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Python throwing shots but Henderson is blocking nicely.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Python in particular looking to stall.
Python is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Henderson can do to turn this around?
Python seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Henderson for as long as he can get away with.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Python is pressing down on Henderson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Henderson is holding on for now.
Python throwing shots but Henderson is blocking nicely.
Python not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Python thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Henderson's head.
Python trying to control the action but Henderson is working from the bottom.
Python throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Python throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Henderson trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Python seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Python thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Henderson's head.
Python is working for a kimura from half guard. He's really concentrating on the hold and it's allowed Henderson to slip a leg under and get back to full guard.
Python throws a big elbow that misses.
Python drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Henderson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Python has Henderson in his guard.
Henderson looking to pass the guard.
Python is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Henderson defends well.
Python wants to get back to his feet but Henderson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Python tries to strike from the bottom.
Python had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Henderson defends it easily.
Henderson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Henderson advances to half guard.
Python is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henderson is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Python doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Henderson.
Python missing with punches from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cyrius Python dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Python fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Henderson unleashes a big counter combination but Python bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cyrius Python is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Henderson tries to keep at a distance but Python has taken the fight into the clinch.
Henderson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Python is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cyrius Python. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson jumps into guard, dragging Python to the mat.
Python trying to control the position from guard on top but Henderson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Henderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Python wants to control from the top but Henderson keeps moving.
Henderson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Python in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Henderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Henderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Henderson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Python postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Henderson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Python is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Henderson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Henderson has escaped and now he's on top!
Python throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Python is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Python has escaped and now he's on top!
Python missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Python missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Henderson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Henderson looking for a guillotine here but Python defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Henderson working a defensive guard here.
Python has gone for a leg lock! Henderson slips out almost immediately though and dives into Python's guard.
Python is trying to keep Henderson in close.
Python doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Python looking to control.
Henderson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Cyrius Python seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson keeps the fight on the outside.
Henderson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Henderson avoids the head kick by Python.
Python darts in looking for a takedown but Henderson gets double underhooks and turns Python into the cage.
Cyrius Python is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Python moves into the clinch.
Henderson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Python has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Henderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Henderson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Henderson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Python smiles and moves away.
Jimmy Henderson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Python is looking to clinch but Henderson is avoiding it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Cyrius Python.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Python, 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 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cyrius Python!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blitz Krieg (ranked 3425 p4p, 157 weight class) and Kabala Magaluff (ranked 4576 p4p, 103 weight class). Magaluff has chosen Shalom as his entrance music. Blitz Krieg has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blitz Krieg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kabala Magaluff!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Gwen Towbar and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krieg uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Magaluff has time to react.
Krieg swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Magaluff.
Krieg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Magaluff counters with a shoot takedown. Krieg fights it but they end up in guard.
Magaluff lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Magaluff is in close to Krieg's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Magaluff has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Magaluff content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Magaluff looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Krieg knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Magaluff on the ground.
Magaluff is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magaluff prevents Krieg from getting back to his feet.
Magaluff lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Magaluff postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Magaluff postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magaluff lands a couple of elbows.
Krieg wants to stand up but Magaluff is controlling him.
Magaluff postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Magaluff sitting in guard here, content to control.
Magaluff cracks Krieg with a solid left hand.
Magaluff lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Krieg wants to stand but Magaluff is controlling the position.
Magaluff 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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Krieg throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Magaluff counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Krieg!
Krieg taking punishment in the form of punches.
Magaluff landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Krieg is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Krieg has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magaluff landing a few strikes.
Magaluff working the head with strikes.
Magaluff content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Krieg takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Krieg takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Krieg takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Magaluff is staying tight to Krieg's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Krieg is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Magaluff scoring with punches from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magaluff is chipping away with strikes.
It looks like Blitz Krieg has been cut.
Magaluff just content to control the position.
Magaluff connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Krieg some visible discomfort.
Magaluff scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Krieg to see if he's OK.
Krieg is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Magaluff lands a few punches from side control.
Blitz Krieg's cut is getting worse.
Magaluff creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Magaluff cracks Krieg with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Blitz Krieg's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Magaluff working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jeez, Blitz Krieg's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Blitz Krieg's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kabala Magaluff!
A relieved looking Kabala Magaluff thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Blitz Krieg was interviewed post fight and said 'I might have lost a fight but I haven't lost the war! I will seek vengeance!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Meyer (ranked 3397 p4p, 154 weight class) and Bunnur Marbleforge (ranked 3659 p4p, 82 weight class). Bunnur Marbleforge has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Meyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Bunnur Marbleforge!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Meyer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Meyer.
Meyer shoots in looking for a takedown. Marbleforge tries to sprawl out of it but Meyer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Marbleforge manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Marbleforge blocks a head kick by Meyer.
Marbleforge shoots in looking for a takedown. Meyer tries to sprawl out of it but Marbleforge keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Meyer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Horrible takedown attempt by Marbleforge or perhaps it was just good defense by Meyer, which made it look bad.
Meyer definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meyer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meyer thuds his shin into the meat of Marbleforge's side.
No joy there for Meyer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Marbleforge unleashes a big counter combination but Meyer bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Meyer rushes Marbleforge and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Marbleforge is trying to pull guard but Meyer has him pressed against the cage.
Oscar Meyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bunnur Marbleforge.
Meyer breaks the clinch.
Marbleforge tries to keep at a distance but Meyer has taken the fight into the clinch.
Marbleforge takes a knee right on the jaw!
It looks like Bunnur Marbleforge has been cut.
Meyer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Marbleforge can't break the clinch.
Marbleforge letting Meyer take a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meyer pulls Marbleforge into guard.
Meyer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Marbleforge can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Marbleforge drops back looking for a leg! Meyer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Meyer manages to kick Marbleforge off! Marbleforge jumps back into Meyer's guard.
Meyer keeping moving, preventing Marbleforge from controlling successfully.
Marbleforge cracks Meyer with a solid left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marbleforge drops back looking for a leg! Meyer is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Meyer manages to kick Marbleforge off! Marbleforge jumps back into Meyer's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meyer is striking off his back. Marbleforge thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Marbleforge throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Marbleforge is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Meyer is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bunnur Marbleforge!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Fjeld (ranked 3654 p4p, 165 weight class) and Umberto Grena (ranked 3292 p4p, 69 weight class). Fjeld comes to the cage accompanied by Little Big - Big Dick. 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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343 lbs
18 - 20 - 0 |
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33
169 lbs
13 - 22 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Magnus Fjeld!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Umberto Grena!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grena fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Fjeld avoids it really well and circles away.
Fjeld cracks Grena with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Fjeld digs a good hook to Grena's body.
Fjeld looks to score with a jab to the body but Grena is just out of range.
Grena tries to clinch up but Fjeld circles away and keeps his distance.
Fjeld was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Fjeld avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grena takes a swing at Fjeld's ribcage but misses.
Fjeld lands a head kick that stumbles Grena and the fighters go to the mat.
Grena is rocked!
It looks like Umberto Grena has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grena wants to sweep but no luck.
Fjeld lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fjeld content to stall in guard here.
Fjeld 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.
Grena is trying to control the position but Fjeld postures up.
Grena is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Grena trying to keep a closed guard but Fjeld is proving a slippery customer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Grena working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Fjeld doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Fjeld manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
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.
Grena is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fjeld is controlling him.
Fjeld lands a couple of digs.
Fjeld stands up over Grena, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Grena utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fjeld would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Fjeld drops back, looking for a kneebar! Grena looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Grena looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Grena!
Fjeld is trying to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grena trying to control the position but Fjeld is working away.
Grena working the ground and pound.
Fjeld is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Grena has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Fjeld taking punishment in the form of punches.
Fjeld wants to control but Grena postures up.
Fjeld taking punishment in the form of punches.
Grena lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fjeld is not content to let Grena control the position.
Grena scoring with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grena working the head and body with strikes.
Fjeld tries to escape but Grena is in control.
Grena has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Grena working away.
Grena working the ground and pound.
Grena is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Fjeld has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fjeld is working to avoid the ground and pound but Grena connects with a decent elbow.
Grena working away.
Grena working the body and head with strikes.
Fjeld wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Grena tries for a kimura but Fjeld is defending well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Magnus Fjeld will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Umberto Grena's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Fjeld misses with a hook to the body
and Grena counters with a flying knee. Nice.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Grena breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fjeld fails with a takedown attempt.
Grena lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Grena clinches with his opponent.
Grena jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Fjeld walks away with a smile on his face. Grena gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Fjeld misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Fjeld.
Grena works Fjeld's body with a nice hook.
Grena ducks under a wild hook from Fjeld.
Fjeld swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Grena is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Grena shoots in but no luck this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjeld throws a body punch but Grena moves out of range.
Grena tries to clinch but Fjeld is having none of it.
Fjeld scores with the left hand. Grena knows he should have avoided that one.
Fjeld doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Grena looks to score with a jab to the body but Fjeld is just out of range.
Grena shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Magnus Fjeld has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Umberto Grena.
Fjeld falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grena counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Fjeld thinking.
Fjeld scores with a jab to the jaw.
Fjeld is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Grena closes the distance and clinches.
Grena has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fjeld after a bit of a struggle.
Grena is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fjeld is defending well.
Grena has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Fjeld is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grena breaks the clinch.
Umberto Grena is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fjeld takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fjeld scores with a one two! Grena had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Grena walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Grena fails to land with a series of punches.
Magnus Fjeld seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fjeld plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fjeld misses with a left hand
and Grena counters with a three punch combo that has Fjeld backing up. Fjeld nods at Grena to acknowledge the strikes.
Grena wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Grena scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fjeld stuffs the takedown attempt from Grena. Grena gets slowly back to his feet.
Grena is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Fjeld rather than just go for the knockout.
Fjeld tries for a takedown but Grena sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fjeld misses with a low kick.
Grena is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grena fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fjeld.
Grena uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fjeld.
A head kick misses from Grena.
Grena misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Fjeld keeps the fight on the outside.
Fjeld throws a low kick but it's checked well by Grena.
Grena shapes to counter with a head kick.
Grena tries a head kick but it misses.
Grena wants to clinch.
Grena gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Fjeld counters with a head kick.
That has opened up Umberto Grena's cut even more.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grena misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Fjeld is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A swing and a miss from Fjeld.
Grena fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fjeld misses with a two punch combination.
Fjeld sets himself, and Grena steps forward looking for the clinch! Fjeld avoids it this time.
Fjeld throws a head kick that misses
and Grena counters with a nice body shot.
Grena tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fjeld swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fjeld half committed to a counter leg kick.
Grena tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Grena scores with a three punch combo!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grena misses with a head kick.
Grena dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grena wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Umberto Grena will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Umberto Grena's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Fjeld blocks a head kick by Grena.
Fjeld is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Grena.
Fjeld misses with a leg kick
and Grena decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Fjeld's guard.
Fjeld wriggles free and stands up.
Magnus Fjeld is winning the standup battle so far.
Fjeld lands a head shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Grena.
A slow jab from Fjeld misses its intended target.
Grena throws a counter combo.
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!
Fjeld throws a lazy right hand but Grena sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Grena tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fjeld throws a series of punches but Grena avoids them all with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Grena takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fjeld fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Grena checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fjeld shoots for a takedown but Grena saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Grena finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fjeld throws an off balance right hand
and Grena counters with a nice uppercut.
Grena throws a shot to the body.
Jab, jab by Grena - just one landing.
Grena pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fjeld is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Grena shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Grena is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
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!
Fjeld throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Grena is trying to control. Fjeld wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grena works his foot free and advances to mount.
Grena raining down hammerfists from mount.
Grena landing strikes, looking to finish!
Grena fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Grena is working for a guillotine from mount but Fjeld frees his head quite easily.
Fjeld is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Fjeld is trying desperately to improve position.
Fjeld is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grena scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Grena looking for a guillotine from mount but Fjeld is having none of it.
You get the feeling that Fjeld really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Fjeld trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Grena with good strikes from the mount here!
Grena raining down shots from the mount!
Grena raining down hammerfists from mount.
Grena postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Fjeld looks a forlorn figure.
Grena is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Fjeld is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fjeld is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Grena unloading with bombs!
Oh Fjeld is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fjeld wants to try and get back to his feet.
Fjeld seems to have got his legs back now.
Grena controlling the position easily from mount.
Grena is landing with some decent strikes but Fjeld is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Umberto Grena has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fjeld is trying to stand up.
Grena in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Grena with a couple of short strikes.
A big strike lands for Grena! That's really hurt Fjeld and he's turned his back - Grena keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Grena jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Umberto Grena!
Umberto Grena 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.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Dawson (ranked 1775 p4p, 74 weight class) and Niko Marcell (ranked 1827 p4p, 77 weight class). Dawson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Titanic theme. Marcell has chosen Russia National Anthem as his entrance music. The key to victory for Jack Dawson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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270 lbs
14 - 11 - 0 |
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274 lbs
13 - 2 - 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
14 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Dawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Niko Marcell!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marcell throws a body shot but no joy.
Dawson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dawson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marcell's defenses.
It looks like Niko Marcell has been cut.
Dawson lands a nice elbow.
Marcell misses with some punches.
Dawson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dawson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Marcell looks winded!
Dawson misses with a knee strike.
Marcell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Dawson obliges.
We've been hearing reports that Dawson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Marcell takes an elbow to the temple.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Dawson lands a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dawson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Marcell's defenses.
Marcell is rocked!
That has opened up Niko Marcell's cut even more.
Dawson lands a damaging elbow.
Marcell is still on wobbly legs! Can Dawson finish him?
Marcell is pressed against the cage. Dawson pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Marcell! Two more big strikes from Dawson and Marcell crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Jack Dawson!
Our winner, Jack Dawson, 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 Fletch Brandis (ranked 940 p4p, 19 weight class) and Anthony Griffith (ranked 1392 p4p, 59 weight class). Brandis comes to the cage accompanied by 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
17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fletch Brandis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Anthony Griffith!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Griffith blocks a jab.
Fletch Brandis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brandis checks the leg kick.
Brandis is looking to counter punch.
Griffith is looking to land body kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Brandis on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brandis throws the left hand but Griffith avoids the punch easily.
Griffith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandis manages to avoid it.
Brandis is looking to counter punch.
Griffith shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Brandis throws out a loose jab but Griffith uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice shot lands for Brandis.
It looks like Anthony Griffith has been cut.
Griffith throws a head kick but Brandis moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Brandis misses.
Brandis looks to throw the jab but Griffith is out of range.
Brandis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Griffith staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Brandis misses.
Anthony Griffith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brandis throws a lazy right hand but Griffith sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brandis misses with a looping right.
Griffith throws a body punch but Brandis moves out of range.
Brandis looks to throw the jab but Griffith is out of range.
Griffith moves away from the strike by Brandis.
Griffith throws a solid leg kick but Brandis takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Griffith.
Griffith is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Griffith drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Griffith throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brandis rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Griffith counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Griffith fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brandis, pushing him back against the cage.
Brandis is trying to break the clinch but Griffith is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brandis wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brandis breaks from the clinch.
Griffith takes one to the chin there.
Brandis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Griffith.
Brandis is looking to counter punch.
Griffith moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brandis looks to land a combination but Griffith avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Griffith finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A shot to the liver by Griffith. Beautiful body shot.
Griffith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brandis manages to avoid it.
Griffith closes the distance and pushes Brandis back into the cage.
Griffith lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brandis backwards.
Brandis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Griffith lands a nice looking kick to the body. Brandis takes a step back to recover.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brandis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Griffith just misses with a punch to the body.
Griffith fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brandis is out of range.
Griffith lands with a cross.
Brandis is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A jab from Brandis does it's job there.
Griffith slips under a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Griffith. Brandis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Griffith doesn't manage to clinch there - Brandis circles away.
A jab from Brandis misses.
As Brandis backs off Griffith throws a huge counter combo but Brandis manages to avoid it all.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Griffith.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griffith looks for the body kick but Brandis saw that one coming.
Griffith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Griffith scores with a hook.
Brandis thows a left - swing and a miss!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brandis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And Griffith responds with a good body kick, but Brandis manages to step out the way in time.
Good shot there by Brandis.
Griffith pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Brandis blocks the body kick.
Brandis cracks Griffith with a good jab.
Griffith avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brandis backing away here, and Griffith unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Anthony Griffith will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Anthony Griffith's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Brandis misses with a takedown
and Griffith counters with a nice body kick.
Griffith lands a leg kick that knocks Brandis off balance momentarily.
Brandis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Griffith counters with a straight right hand.
Griffith moves out of range of the strikes.
Brandis misses with a right hand
and Brandis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Griffith lands a big head kick that sends Brandis tumbling to the mat! Griffith takes a step backwards and waves Brandis back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Brandis is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Griffith moves into range and clinches up with Brandis.
Oh Brandis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Griffith prevents Brandis from breaking the clinch.
Brandis tries to break the clinch but Griffith is controlling the position.
Brandis is trying to break the clinch but Griffith is controlling him.
Griffith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Griffith prevents Brandis from breaking the clinch.
A hook to the body from Griffith.
A short right from Griffith.
Griffith throws a big uppercut that drops Brandis! More strikes from Griffith and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Brandis lies dazed against the cage as Griffith celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anthony Griffith!
Anthony Griffith bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Fletch Brandis spoke after the fight, saying 'I think I'm gonna drink a Miller Lite tonight and play some pool.'.
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