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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Randy The Show (ranked 4703 p4p, 445 weight class) and Robert Reyvolt (ranked 3315 p4p, 356 weight class). The Show's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tktV-Q52CO4. Randy The Show had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.6lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. 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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186 lbs
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Randy The Show!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robert Reyvolt!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Show tries to clinch there but Reyvolt circles away.
Reyvolt ducks right into an uppercut from The Show.
The Show is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Reyvolt is rocked!
Reyvolt leaves his chin hanging out and The Show seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Reyvolt crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randy The Show!
After winning the bout, Randy The Show thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sven Kristian Nielsen (ranked 2558 p4p, 255 weight class) and John Dio (ranked 4052 p4p, 337 weight class). Nielsen's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wardruna - Fehu. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sven Kristian Nielsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Dio!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nielsen keeps the fight on the outside.
Dio throws a nice looking combination but Nielsen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dio moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dio keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nielsen.
Dio throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nielsen counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Nielsen is fighting to break Dio's control of his arms but Dio is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Nielsen keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Dio's head.
Dio managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dio keeping moving, preventing Nielsen from controlling successfully.
Dio trying to keep a closed guard but Nielsen is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielsen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Dio is trying to keep Nielsen in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dio lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Nielsen is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Nielsen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nielsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nielsen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Nielsen is trying to keep Dio in close.
Nielsen is pulling down on Dio's head to control his posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dio trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nielsen looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dio trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom.
Nielsen is trying to control the position but Dio postures up.
Dio lands a couple of elbows.
Dio preventing the sweep.
Nielsen keeping moving, preventing Dio from controlling successfully.
Dio scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dio cracks Nielsen with a solid left hand.
Dio with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dio 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.
Dio cracks Nielsen with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dio trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dio is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Nielsen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nielsen looking for a sweep. Not yet Nielsen, not yet.
Dio postures up in Nielsen's guard and throws a big left but Nielsen blocks it.
Nielsen trying to keep a closed guard but Dio is proving a slippery customer.
Dio won't allow Nielsen to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Nielsen is on top in guard.
Nielsen trying to control but Dio is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen stopping the sweep attempt from Dio.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Dio holds on and takes a little breather.
Nielsen working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dio is adopting a defensive guard.
Dio wants to sweep but no luck.
Nielsen's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Nielsen won't allow Dio to sweep him here.
Dio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nielsen.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dio controls Nielsen momentarily but Nielsen frees himself.
Nielsen lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Nielsen scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
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 Sven Kristian Nielsen will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nielsen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Nielsen lands a jab to the nose.
Dio closes the distance and clinches.
Nielsen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Nielsen as the two fighters clinch.
Dio turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Dio manages to end up in side control.
Nielsen is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dio's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
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. Dio connects with a nice short shot to Nielsen's temple.
Nielsen is trying to maintain the position but Dio is very close to passing his half guard.
Nielsen is holding on to half guard well.
Nielsen moves into full guard.
Dio stopping the sweep attempt from Nielsen.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dio missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dio lands a couple of elbows.
Nielsen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dio defends it easily.
Dio scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nielsen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nielsen has momentary wrist control but Dio slips an elbow through the middle.
Nielsen is looking for a triangle but Dio pushes his legs off easily.
Nielsen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dio defends it easily.
Dio 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.
Dio trying to control but Nielsen is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dio got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nielsen has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Dio has managed to get both his arms back between Nielsen's legs - danger averted.
Nielsen working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dio.
Dio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Nielsen works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dio working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nielsen's head.
Dio is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
John Dio has got the better of the ground game so far.
Dio looking to pass the guard.
Nielsen can't keep his opponent in guard - Dio advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nielsen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dio with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen is trying to keep Dio in close.
Nielsen looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dio is one step ahead there.
Dio is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Nielsen preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Nielsen tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dio throws a strike but Nielsen rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dio seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Nielsen trying to control but Dio is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nielsen postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dio trying to control the position here.
Dio trying to control the position.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Dio keeps moving.
Dio working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Nielsen.
Nielsen trying to control the position from guard on top but Dio is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nielsen trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dio looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
John Dio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nielsen throws a big shot that misses.
Nielsen misses with a double jab
letting Dio counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but John Dio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Nielsen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dio lands with a nice combination. Nielsen backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Sven Kristian Nielsen has been cut.
Dio looks to land a combination. Nielsen sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Nielsen throws a hook but Dio blocks it.
Dio looks to land a combination but Nielsen avoids it well.
Nielsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dio moves away.
Nielsen slips under a jab.
Nielsen clobbers Dio with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nielsen throws a body punch but Dio moves out of range.
Nielsen moves away from the strike by Dio.
Dio looks to land a combination but Nielsen avoids it well.
Nielsen feinted with a counter takedown.
Nielsen gets tackled into the cage by Dio. Dio maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nielsen's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Dio wants a takedown but no success here.
Dio wants a takedown but no success here.
Nielsen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nielsen slowing the pace effectively.
Dio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dio is looking to control Nielsen's arms but Nielsen gets an underhook and turns him. Now Dio has his back to the cage.
Nielsen pulls Dio into guard.
Dio trying to control the position from guard on top but Nielsen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Nielsen manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dio manages to get himself to full guard.
Dio is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Nielsen preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dio looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Nielsen puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Nielsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dio keeps working.
Nielsen lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dio makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Dio.
Nielsen won't allow Dio to sweep him here.
Nielsen lands a couple of digs.
Nielsen wants to control from the top but Dio keeps moving.
Nielsen passes into half guard.
Dio wants to control but Nielsen passes into side.
Dio wants to control but Nielsen postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dio is looking to reverse the position.
Nielsen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dio keeps working.
Nielsen is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Dio is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dio can't do much from the bottom here.
Nielsen lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Dio down.
Dio tries to bench press Nielsen off him but Nielsen keeps the position.
Nielsen trying to control the position but Dio is working away.
Dio takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dio holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
Nielsen tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Nielsen trying to control the position but Dio is working away.
Dio is trying to get back to half guard.
Dio has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Dio is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Nielsen in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nielsen thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Dio is trying to control Nielsen's posture but Nielsen avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sven Kristian Nielsen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Nielsen has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:28
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Sven Kristian Nielsen!
Our winner, Sven Kristian Nielsen, 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy McLarnin (ranked 2862 p4p, 321 weight class) and Friedrich Von Kuschelbär (ranked 3206 p4p, 353 weight class). Von Kuschelbär has chosen Erasure - Always as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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193 lbs
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Great elbows
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Jimmy McLarnin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
38 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Friedrich Von Kuschelbär!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Kuschelbär moves out of range of the body kick from McLarnin.
Von Kuschelbär paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Von Kuschelbär lunges at McLarnin with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McLarnin's hand.
Von Kuschelbär connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McLarnin momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Von Kuschelbär.
McLarnin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Von Kuschelbär tries to land a sweep but no joy.
McLarnin is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McLarnin looking to pass the guard.
Von Kuschelbär trying to strike off his back.
Von Kuschelbär is pulling down on McLarnin's head. It's preventing any offense from McLarnin, at least for the moment.
Von Kuschelbär preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McLarnin postures up in Von Kuschelbär's guard and throws a big left but Von Kuschelbär blocks it.
Von Kuschelbär wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Von Kuschelbär keeping moving, preventing McLarnin from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Von Kuschelbär moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Von Kuschelbär dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McLarnin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Von Kuschelbär appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Von Kuschelbär feints and then cracks McLarnin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow McLarnin down.
McLarnin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McLarnin there as he acknowledges the shot.
McLarnin avoids a punch combination nicely.
McLarnin blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Von Kuschelbär with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Von Kuschelbär looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
It appears McLarnin was looking to counter with a kick there.
McLarnin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Von Kuschelbär throws a combination. McLarnin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Von Kuschelbär moves out of range of the leg kick from McLarnin.
Von Kuschelbär throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
McLarnin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Von Kuschelbär shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Von Kuschelbär was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
McLarnin bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
McLarnin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLarnin closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Von Kuschelbär quickly recovers to half guard.
McLarnin wants to take a breather but Von Kuschelbär is having none of it.
Von Kuschelbär is looking to control McLarnin's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Von Kuschelbär avoid being mounted?
McLarnin lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Still in half guard, McLarnin seems content to control.
Von Kuschelbär makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Von Kuschelbär.
Von Kuschelbär is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
McLarnin pushing down on Von Kuschelbär's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McLarnin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
McLarnin is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
McLarnin 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.
Von Kuschelbär is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
McLarnin trying to pass the guard but Von Kuschelbär defending well.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Von Kuschelbär is controlling McLarnin's position as best he can from this difficult position.
McLarnin tries to pass to full mount but Von Kuschelbär defends it.
Von Kuschelbär trying to control here.
McLarnin missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Friedrich Von Kuschelbär will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Von Kuschelbär displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from McLarnin.
Von Kuschelbär keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McLarnin.
Von Kuschelbär misses with a two punch combination.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McLarnin misses with a wild body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from McLarnin. Von Kuschelbär does a little dance to reset his feet.
Von Kuschelbär throws the left hand but McLarnin avoids the punch easily.
Von Kuschelbär scores with a nice head shot.
McLarnin tries to bum rush Von Kuschelbär with a series of wild strikes but Von Kuschelbär uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McLarnin closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Von Kuschelbär slips a jab and a cross from McLarnin.
Von Kuschelbär lands an overhand right.
Von Kuschelbär is looking to slow McLarnin down with leg kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär just misses with a punch to the body.
McLarnin tries to counter with a takedown but Von Kuschelbär is quick to defend against it.
Von Kuschelbär ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McLarnin moves away.
Von Kuschelbär jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Von Kuschelbär is looking to slow McLarnin down with leg kicks.
McLarnin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Von Kuschelbär looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Von Kuschelbär throws a nice head kick!
Von Kuschelbär fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McLarnin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McLarnin closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Von Kuschelbär's guard.
McLarnin wants to pass the guard but Von Kuschelbär is keeping the position.
Von Kuschelbär keeping moving, preventing McLarnin from controlling successfully.
McLarnin wants to pass the guard but Von Kuschelbär is keeping the position.
McLarnin trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Kuschelbär is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Kuschelbär wants to sweep here but McLarnin controlling him for the moment.
Von Kuschelbär is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Kuschelbär looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks McLarnin with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
McLarnin wants to improve his position but Von Kuschelbär is controlling well.
McLarnin trying to control but Von Kuschelbär postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McLarnin is refusing to be controlled, as Von Kuschelbär sits in half guard.
McLarnin is positioning himself well to prevent Von Kuschelbär advancing to mount.
McLarnin regains full guard. Nicely done.
McLarnin is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
McLarnin looking for a guillotine here but Von Kuschelbär defends easily.
Von Kuschelbär keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of McLarnin's head.
That's four 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.
Von Kuschelbär content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Von Kuschelbär is fighting to break McLarnin's control of his arms but McLarnin is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Von Kuschelbär landing some decent shots from guard.
McLarnin is rocked!
McLarnin tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Von Kuschelbär trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Von Kuschelbär with a flurry of punches that miss.
Von Kuschelbär chips away with some ground and pound.
Oh McLarnin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
McLarnin is trying to control the position but Von Kuschelbär postures up.
McLarnin seems to have got his legs back now.
McLarnin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Von Kuschelbär lands a couple of decent looking shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Friedrich Von Kuschelbär showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! McLarnin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Von Kuschelbär shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches McLarnin napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Von Kuschelbär lands a few punches from side control.
Check out the look on Von Kuschelbär's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Von Kuschelbär lands a big elbow and you can see that really hurt McLarnin! Von Kuschelbär senses the opportunity and scores with more strikes - he's put McLarnin out! The ref tackles him out of the way to prevent him landing more strikes - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Friedrich Von Kuschelbär!
After the fight, Friedrich Von Kuschelbär was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between One Fortythree (ranked 3331 p4p, 342 weight class) and Arlo Rochester (ranked 2979 p4p, 317 weight class). Rochester has chosen Voodoo Child- Jimi Hendrix as his entrance music. Arlo Rochester told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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162 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, One Fortythree!
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, Arlo Rochester!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rochester takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rochester fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fortythree is looking to counter punch.
Rochester walks into a left hand.
Fortythree's corner calls for a 1-2. Fortythree obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Fortythree.
Fortythree avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rochester is looking to clinch.
Rochester has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rochester there as he acknowledges the shot.
Rochester ducks under a wild hook from Fortythree.
Fortythree thuds a left hand into Rochester's body.
Fortythree with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fortythree scores with a hook to the body. Rochester takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fortythree keeps the fight on the outside.
Rochester closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fortythree counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rochester tries to clinch but Fortythree moves away
and Fortythree counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fortythree missing with a left hand there. Rochester was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rochester moves in looking to clinch but Fortythree pushes him off.
Fortythree lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
One Fortythree is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fortythree digs a good hook to Rochester's body.
Fortythree scores with a hook to the body. Rochester takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fortythree loads up on a big right hand but Rochester slips the punch.
Nice straight punches there by Fortythree. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Fortythree.
Rochester defending well as Fortythree loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Fortythree misses.
Rochester wants to clinch up but Fortythree keeps it at a distance.
Fortythree lands a nice hook to Rochester's body. Rochester takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fortythree throws the left hand but Rochester avoids the punch easily.
Fortythree has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Fight Factory in the buildup to the fight.
Rochester fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fortythree is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Rochester takes one to the side of the head.
Rochester gets a takedown into half guard.
Rochester is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fortythree is refusing to be controlled, as Rochester sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fortythree gets back to full guard.
Rochester is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Fortythree is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Fortythree has escaped and now he's on top!
Rochester working for a triangle but Fortythree defends it easily.
Fortythree got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rochester has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fortythree has managed to get both his arms back between Rochester's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rochester throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fortythree got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rochester has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Fortythree has managed to get both his arms back between Rochester's legs - danger averted.
Rochester has his foot on Fortythree's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Fortythree works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rochester controls Fortythree momentarily but Fortythree frees himself.
Rochester tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Rochester looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Fortythree wants to stand but Rochester has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Fortythree is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Rochester looking for a triangle here. Fortythree is fighting it but it looks tight! Rochester pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Fortythree is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Arlo Rochester!
An out of breath and clearly excited Arlo Rochester thanked Groove Gear for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Hin Areni (ranked 2062 p4p, 226 weight class) and Deez Nuts (ranked 2655 p4p, 279 weight class). Areni comes to the cage accompanied by Mosaique. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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147 lbs
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162 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Hin Areni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Deez Nuts!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nuts misses with a hook.
Nuts throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nuts sizes up Areni with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Areni thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nuts swings widly with a right hand
and Areni connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nuts clinches with his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nuts.
Nuts is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Nuts tries to throw a body punch but Areni avoids it by throwing Nuts back against the cage.
Areni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nuts blocks an uppercut.
Nuts doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Areni lands with a short shot to the head.
Nuts misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuts pressing his opponent against the cage.
Areni misses with a short punch on the inside.
Areni gets through Nuts's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Nuts.
Nuts decides to pull guard.
Nuts working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Areni doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Areni manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Areni slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Nuts working for a triangle but Areni defends it easily.
Nuts is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Areni defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuts trying to keep a closed guard but Areni is proving a slippery customer.
Nuts can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Areni controls the pace.
Nuts looking to control.
Areni is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Our spies down at at Team Alpha Midget inform us that Nuts has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Areni trying to control the position from guard on top but Nuts is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuts is trying to keep Areni in close.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Areni tries to free his leg and advance position but Nuts is retaining full guard.
Nuts keeping moving, preventing Areni from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Deez Nuts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nuts swinging wildly here.
Areni staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Areni on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nuts slips a jab and a cross from Areni.
Nuts is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Nuts lands a nice looking body shot.
Areni on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Areni fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nuts manages to avoid it.
Areni displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nuts throws out the jab.
It looked like Areni wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A telegraphed right hand from Nuts misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Areni misses the target.
Nuts ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Areni swings widly with a right hand
enabling Nuts to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Hin Areni has been cut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Areni swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Areni misses with a looping right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deez Nuts dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hin Areni's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nuts misses with a wild combination.
Nuts throws a jab when Areni was well out of range.
Nuts has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nuts throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Areni is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Nuts's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nuts has Areni up against the cage in a clinch.
Nuts lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Nuts scores with a nice short uppercut.
Areni lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nuts misses with a body punch.
Areni misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Areni's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Nuts lands an uppercut.
Nuts tries to work over Areni's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Areni blocks an uppercut.
Nuts lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Nuts.
A short uppercut from Areni.
A short body shot lands from Nuts as the two fighters clinch.
Nuts blocks an uppercut.
Nuts lands with a short shot to the head.
Nuts lands an uppercut.
Nuts decides to pull guard.
Areni might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nuts trying to keep a closed guard but Areni is proving a slippery customer.
Nuts looking for a guillotine here but Areni defends easily.
Areni got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nuts has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Areni has managed to get both his arms back between Nuts's legs - danger averted.
Areni got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nuts has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Areni has managed to get both his arms back between Nuts's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Areni not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Nuts throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Nuts had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Areni defends it easily.
Nuts looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Nuts can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Areni controls the pace.
Nuts throws his legs up looking for a submission but Areni uses it to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuts is trying to improve his position.
Nuts is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
You can see the frustration on Nuts's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nuts is looking to reverse the position.
Areni tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Nuts is being controlled here.
Areni working away.
That's four 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.
Areni advances nicely into full mount.
Nuts is looking to improve his position but Areni isn't that keen on the idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nuts is still trying to improve position.
Areni takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Nuts tries to reverse the position but Areni maintains control.
Areni wants to control the pace but Nuts is squirming around nicely.
Areni moves to back control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Nuts wants to control his opponent's hands but Areni gets his hands free.
Nuts wants to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deez Nuts showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Hin Areni's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nuts misses with an uppercut
and Areni cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Areni staying out of range there.
Nuts connects with a nice looking jab.
Areni takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Areni avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuts lands a slapping body shot.
Areni uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nuts.
Nuts misses the shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuts lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A slow jab from Nuts misses its intended target.
Areni slips a jab from Nuts.
Nuts misses the jab.
Nuts lands a nice looking body shot.
Nuts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Areni's jab looks to have found its range, popping Nuts under the eye.
Hin Areni has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuts looks to land a combination but Areni avoids it well.
Areni was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Areni slips under a jab.
Nuts throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Areni swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Deez Nuts seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Areni takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nuts throws a shot from downtown. Areni moves away and avoids it.
Areni was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nuts takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nuts slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Nuts looks to land a combination but Areni avoids it well.
A counter left hand to the body from Areni misses its target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nuts scores with a crisp jab that stopped Areni in his tracks.
Nuts missing with a left hand there. Areni was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Areni appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Areni throws an overhand right that lands on Nuts's shoulder, as Nuts tries to avoid the shot.
A nice side step and Nuts releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Nuts scores with a jab to the head.
Nuts throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nuts just misses with a punch to the body.
Areni is looking to counter punch.
Nuts connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Nuts misses its intended target.
Areni pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Areni walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Areni is rocked!
Nuts lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Areni at a distance.
Nuts throws a hook but Areni avoids it easily.
Nuts cracks Areni with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Areni misses with an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deez Nuts comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Nuts winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deez Nuts!
Our winner, Deez Nuts, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mario Eikmeyer (ranked 2268 p4p, 226 weight class) and Tearrius George (ranked 2803 p4p, 268 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying George's choice of entrance music: West Side Connection Bow Down. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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43
272 lbs
35 - 52 - 2 |
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36
227 lbs
20 - 11 - 1 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
35 - 52 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mario Eikmeyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
20 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tearrius George!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eikmeyer shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as George sprawls well. George wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Eikmeyer gets slowly back to his feet.
Eikmeyer has a takedown stuffed.
Eikmeyer looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A little jabbing left from George on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mario Eikmeyer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
George punishes Eikmeyer's body with a nice straight punch.
George connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
George stuffs the takedown attempt from Eikmeyer. Eikmeyer gets slowly back to his feet.
Despite the aggression on George's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
George lands a nice shot that snaps Eikmeyer's head back.
Eikmeyer shoots for a double leg takedown but George sprawls well. He's pushed Eikmeyer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eikmeyer looks for a takedown but George sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from George on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Eikmeyer will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Eikmeyer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - George scores with a four punch combination!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A chopping leg kick lands by George.
Eikmeyer closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into George's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
George keeping full guard, as Eikmeyer tries to pass.
George wants to get back to his feet but Eikmeyer is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Eikmeyer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. George is keeping the position for now.
Eikmeyer postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Eikmeyer is looking to pass into half guard but George pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now George is in guard.
Eikmeyer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
George trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
George scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
George chips away with some ground and pound.
George landing with the ground and pound.
George scoring with some ground and pound.
George distracts Eikmeyer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
George has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
George landing some decent shots from guard.
Eikmeyer is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
George loads up on a big left hand. Eikmeyer felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - George looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Eikmeyer can't hide his disappointment, as George celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tearrius George!
Tearrius George took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Trashy Bar (158+q / 30$) for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul OConnell (ranked 801 p4p, 94 weight class) and Ryan Riggs (ranked 847 p4p, 104 weight class). Paul OConnell has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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286 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
26 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Paul OConnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 9 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ryan Riggs!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Riggs, as that shot connected.
Riggs drives through with a takedown into OConnell's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Riggs postures up in OConnell's guard and throws a big left but OConnell blocks it.
OConnell avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
OConnell looking for a sweep. Not yet OConnell, not yet.
OConnell has control of Riggs's left arm, preventing Riggs from doing any damage.
Riggs trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Riggs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Riggs wants to control from the top but OConnell keeps moving.
OConnell seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Riggs throws an elbow that misses. OConnell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Riggs's guard. Nice move by OConnell!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OConnell stopping the sweep attempt from Riggs.
OConnell wants to get up but he can't break Riggs's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Riggs looking for submissions from the bottom but instead OConnell passes into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riggs tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but OConnell wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
OConnell will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Riggs manages to work his way to half guard, despite OConnell's best efforts.
Riggs gets back to full guard.
Riggs is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
OConnell passes Riggs's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Riggs makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Riggs.
OConnell looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riggs is trying to keep OConnell in close.
OConnell stopping the sweep attempt from Riggs.
OConnell decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Riggs, up you get!
OConnell throws a jab when Riggs was well out of range.
Riggs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
It looks like Ryan Riggs has been cut.
Riggs swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
No luck for Riggs with that takedown attempt.
OConnell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Riggs swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Riggs throws an uppercut from half a mile away. OConnell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big left from OConnell misses.
Riggs looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
OConnell manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riggs tries to throw a body punch but OConnell avoids it by throwing Riggs back against the cage.
OConnell lands with a left to the head.
OConnell digs a right hand into Riggs's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Riggs's gas tank.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Riggs.
OConnell has a couple of punches blocked by Riggs.
OConnell prevents a takedown attempt there.
Riggs breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
OConnell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Good standup being displayed there by OConnell as he connects with a hook.
Riggs takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
OConnell misses with a hook
and Riggs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
OConnell feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Riggs sprawling to the canvas! Riggs rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can OConnell finish him?!
Riggs is rocked!
That has opened up Ryan Riggs's cut even more.
Paul OConnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
OConnell fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Riggs square on the jaw! Damn, Riggs is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul OConnell!
After winning the bout, Paul OConnell thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gaultier Girard (ranked 326 p4p, 42 weight class) and Pat Yaj (ranked 390 p4p, 48 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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195 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gaultier Girard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pat Yaj!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yaj throws a body kick that misses.
Girard misses with a wild body shot.
We've been told by Girard's head coaches at Mary Gracies Jiu Jitsu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Girard walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yaj checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice jab there from Yaj.
Yaj looks to land a left hand but Girard moved out of range nicely.
Yaj misses with a head kick.
Girard throws a half hearted mid kick.
Girard lands with a nice body kick.
Yaj misses the jab.
Girard smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Girard throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yaj sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Girard misses.
Girard cracks Yaj with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Girard has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Yaj to stand back up!
Yaj is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yaj tried to score with a low kick but Girard checks it.
Gaultier Girard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Girard.
Yaj tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Girard was well out of range. Poor timing from Yaj.
Girard is looking to score with low kicks.
Yaj misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Girard throws out a loose jab but Yaj uses good head movement to avoid it.
Girard on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Yaj throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Yaj looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Girard is looking to counter punch.
Girard throws a front kick aimed at Yaj's knee but Yaj avoids it well.
Girard takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Yaj swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Yaj closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Yaj tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yaj. Girard does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Girard displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yaj throws out the jab.
Yaj walks into a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Girard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yaj.
Yaj lands a head kick. Girard smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Girard looks to score with a jab to the body but Yaj is just out of range.
Yaj lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Yaj takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Girard scores with a jab to the body.
Yaj stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yaj takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Girard ducks under a wild hook from Yaj.
Girard scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Girard swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Yaj counters with a leg kick.
Yaj slips a straight right by Girard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Girard ducks under a wild hook from Yaj.
A solid body kick from Girard.
Girard lands a right hook to the body.
Yaj connects with a high kick.
Girard is looking to land body kicks.
Yaj moves out of range as Girard strikes.
Yaj takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Girard misses with a body kick.
Girard's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yaj connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Girard scrambles back to his feet.
Girard fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Yaj is out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Yaj misses.
Girard cracks Yaj with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Girard has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Yaj to stand back up!
Yaj is still on wobbly legs! Can Girard finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Girard on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Yaj. Yaj obviously looking to wear him down.
Girard feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Yaj's calf.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Girard scoring well with a low kick there.
Girard walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yaj seems to have recovered his senses.
Girard throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Yaj to counter with a crisp jab.
Girard throws a body shot but no joy.
Girard sends Yaj crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Girard is motioning to the referee to let Yaj up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Nice uppercut there from Yaj.
Girard looks for the body kick but Yaj saw that one coming.
A little jabbing left from Yaj on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Yaj switches off momentarily and Girard cracks him with a monster right hand! Yaj topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Girard dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Girard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gaultier Girard!
A less than humble Gaultier Girard misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Gelfen (ranked 920 p4p, 114 weight class) and HL Mencken (ranked 190 p4p, 25 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eddie Gelfen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
27 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, HL Mencken!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gelfen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mencken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mencken scores with a nice head shot.
Gelfen with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gelfen scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like HL Mencken has been cut.
Mencken on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Gelfen. Gelfen obviously looking to wear him down.
Gelfen slips under a jab.
Gelfen misses the jab.
Mencken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gelfen.
A combination from Gelfen does no damage.
Nice defenses there by Gelfen.
Eddie Gelfen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Gelfen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mencken just misses with a punch to the body.
Mencken lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Gelfen.
Gelfen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Gelfen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mencken counters with a nice body shot.
Gelfen is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mencken scores with a nice body kick.
Gelfen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mencken throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mencken throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gelfen on the side of the head.
Mencken throws a half hearted mid kick.
Mencken misses with a wild body shot.
Gelfen is looking for a counter combo.
Jab by Mencken.
Mencken throws a hook but Gelfen avoids it easily.
Mencken checks a leg kick.
Mencken throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Gelfen tumbling to the canvas!
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!
Mencken preventing the sweep.
Mencken wants to stand but Gelfen has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Mencken sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mencken wanted to stand there but Gelfen had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gelfen pulls Mencken in close to his closed guard and prevents Mencken from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mencken trying to control but Gelfen is working from the bottom.
Gelfen has his hands on Mencken's head, controlling the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Mencken tries to free his leg and advance position but Gelfen is retaining full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gelfen's corner calls for a 1-2. Gelfen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Gelfen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mencken moves out of range as Gelfen strikes.
Mencken let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gelfen lands a head kick. Mencken smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Mencken slips a jab from Gelfen.
Gelfen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Gelfen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mencken moves out of range of the strikes.
Gelfen just misses with a punch to the body.
Gelfen lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Gelfen throws a head kick that misses.
Gelfen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gelfen throws a head kick but Mencken moves out of range.
Mencken lands a really nice looking cross but Gelfen seems unphased.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gelfen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mencken keeps Gelfen at a distance using the push kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mencken checks the leg kick nicely there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mencken! But no joy.
Gelfen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gelfen throws a jab when Mencken was well out of range.
Mencken misses with a body shot.
Gelfen looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gelfen fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Mencken is out of range.
Mencken is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Gelfen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Gelfen motions for Mencken to come forward. Gelfen throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gelfen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mencken moves away.
Mencken throws a head kick that misses.
Gelfen takes one to the chin there.
Gelfen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mencken.
Gelfen scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Gelfen defending well as Mencken loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gelfen throws a big shot that misses.
Gelfen throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Mencken counters with a huge left! Gelfen is in big trouble! He's backing up but Mencken isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Gelfen from any more damage. A dominating finish by Mencken!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). HL Mencken! HL Mencken retains his heavyweight title!
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