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WPFC 47 - Storm vs. Johnson PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Ratcliffe (ranked 22964 p4p, 577 weight class) and Cebu Chon (ranked 23143 p4p, 563 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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180 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kevin Ratcliffe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cebu Chon!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ratcliffe instigates a clinch.
Ratcliffe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chon tries to break the clinch but Ratcliffe is controlling the position.
Ratcliffe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chon backwards.
Ratcliffe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Ratcliffe lands a nice shot to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ratcliffe.
Ratcliffe lands a hook that snaps the head of Chon backwards.
Chon misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Ratcliffe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ratcliffe softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chon working hard to break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Ratcliffe.
Ratcliffe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chon's efforts to push away.
Chon is trying to break free.
Chon misses with some punches.
Chon is trying to break free.
Nice body punch from Ratcliffe - that landed with a thud.
Ratcliffe lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ratcliffe lands a hook that snaps the head of Chon backwards.
Chon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Ratcliffe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chon working hard to break the clinch.
Ratcliffe lands a nice shot to the body.
Chon looks winded!
Ratcliffe lands a shot to the body.
Ratcliffe taking a breather.
Ratcliffe working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ratcliffe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chon has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Ratcliffe lands a body punch.
A short right from Ratcliffe on the inside.
Chon is rocked!
A short right from Ratcliffe.
Chon is still on wobbly legs! Can Ratcliffe finish him?
Ratcliffe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ratcliffe holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Ratcliffe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ratcliffe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ratcliffe throws a punch but it's blocked by Chon.
Ratcliffe pushes Chon against the cage. Ratcliffe is working some dirty boxing. Ratcliffe pushes off with a quick right hook! Chon goes down! Chon tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Ratcliffe moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kevin Ratcliffe!
After winning the bout, Kevin Ratcliffe 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 Tony Battafucho (ranked 4150 p4p, 352 weight class) and Rex Kirby (ranked 23234 p4p, 474 weight class). Tony Battafucho could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rex Kirby's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tony Battafucho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rex Kirby!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Bruno Lombardi and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Battafucho punishes Kirby's body with a nice straight punch.
Kirby gets the takedown into side control.
You can see the frustration on Battafucho's face as Kirby controls the position.
Battafucho is looking to regain half guard here but Kirby keeps moving and retains side control.
Kirby scoring with punches and elbows.
Battafucho wants to get back to his feet.
Battafucho takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like Tony Battafucho has been cut.
Kirby controls the position.
Kirby scores with punches from side control.
Kirby cracks Battafucho with a big right hand but Battafucho just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Battafucho is rocked!
Tony Battafucho's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tony Battafucho's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rex Kirby!
Rex Kirby spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Andrianov (ranked 3617 p4p, 392 weight class) and Marty Snoozeman (ranked 5956 p4p, 512 weight class). Snoozeman comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Nebraska - Bruce Springsteen kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Marty Snoozeman is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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179 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Andrianov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Marty Snoozeman!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snoozeman throws an off balance right hand
and Andrianov counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Marty Snoozeman has been cut.
Snoozeman misses with a looping left.
Andrianov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Andrianov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Andrianov misses with a wild body shot.
Andrianov throws out a loose jab but Snoozeman uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Snoozeman! But no joy.
Snoozeman scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Snoozeman.
A big right from Snoozeman misses.
Andrianov throws a hook to the side of Snoozeman's head but Snoozeman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Snoozeman slips a straight right by Andrianov.
A swing and a miss from Andrianov.
Ivan Andrianov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Andrianov misses its intended target.
We've been told by Andrianov's head coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Snoozeman throws an overhand right that lands on Andrianov's shoulder, as Andrianov tries to avoid the shot.
Snoozeman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Snoozeman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Andrianov misses with a wild body shot.
Andrianov slips a straight right by Snoozeman.
An attempted straight right counter from Andrianov misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snoozeman lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Snoozeman ducks under a wild hook from Andrianov.
Snoozeman throws an overhand right that lands on Andrianov's shoulder, as Andrianov tries to avoid the shot.
Snoozeman changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Andrianov loads up on a big right hand but Snoozeman slips the punch.
Andrianov moves away from the strike by Snoozeman.
Andrianov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Snoozeman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Andrianov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Snoozeman throws out a counter right but Andrianov avoids it with no problem.
Andrianov moves away from the strike by Snoozeman.
Donk. Snoozeman catches Andrianov right on the button with a cross.
Ivan Andrianov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Snoozeman keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Andrianov.
Andrianov cracks Snoozeman with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Snoozeman throws a big shot that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Snoozeman.
Snoozeman ducks under a wild hook from Andrianov.
Andrianov tries to sprawl but Snoozeman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Snoozeman frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Snoozeman landing punches.
Andrianov is working to get back to half guard.
Snoozeman can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Andrianov is looking to escape.
Snoozeman scoring with strikes but Andrianov is staying in there.
Andrianov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Andrianov has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Snoozeman's lack of action.
Andrianov wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Andrianov has a hand on Snoozeman's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Snoozeman takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Snoozeman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Snoozeman pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Snoozeman looking to control and managing it successfully.
Andrianov manages to control the position for a moment.
Snoozeman trying to control but Andrianov is having none of it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Andrianov is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Snoozeman lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Andrianov really wants to buck Snoozeman off and get back to his feet.
Andrianov is squirming around, avoiding Snoozeman's attempts to control the action.
Snoozeman lands a big shot there that rocks Andrianov but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Andrianov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Snoozeman is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Andrianov frees his head nicely. Oh but Snoozeman has switched to an armbar! Andrianov is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Marty Snoozeman!
Post fight, Marty Snoozeman stared into the camera and said 'Listen, I Fought This Fight Sitting At About 30%. Everybody Knows What I'm Capable Of. I Was 30% Right There And I Still Dominated A Tough So-Called Nonce'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Scott (ranked 3746 p4p, 325 weight class) and Sergey Makarov (ranked 6612 p4p, 450 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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250 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tyler Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Makarov!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott scores with a kick to the midsection.
Scott takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Scott throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Makarov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Scott is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Makarov.
Makarov blocks a head kick by Scott.
Makarov thuds his right hand into Scott's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Scott looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Makarov lands a glancing blow to the side of Scott's head.
Some wild striking there from Scott.
Scott tries to land a front kick but Makarov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A nice combination there by Makarov.
It looks like Tyler Scott has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makarov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Makarov sizes up Scott with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big left from Makarov misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott looks to score with a jab to the body but Makarov is just out of range.
Scott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scott looks to land a body kick but Makarov moved away.
Scott throws a sloppy head kick and Makarov moves out of range easily.
Tyler Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makarov slips a jab from Scott.
Makarov tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Makarov misses with a looping left.
Scott is looking to score with low kicks.
Makarov throws a series of punches but Scott moves out of range.
Scott throws a nice looking combination but Makarov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Scott slips a jab from Makarov.
Scott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A combination from Makarov does no damage.
Scott looks to score with a jab to the body but Makarov is just out of range.
Makarov misses with a straight right.
Scott throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Makarov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big right from Makarov misses.
Makarov throws a hook but Scott avoids it easily.
Makarov throws out a loose jab but Scott uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Scott was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Scott connects with a good right hand that stumbles Makarov. Makarov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
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!
Scott looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Scott staying out of range there.
Scott misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Makarov! But no joy.
Makarov scores with the left hand. Scott knows he should have avoided that one.
Tyler Scott is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scott looks to land a body kick but Makarov moved away.
Makarov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Makarov defending well as Scott loads up on a big left hand.
Scott ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Makarov blocks a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makarov misses the shot to the body.
Makarov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Nice defenses there by Makarov.
Scott slips a straight right by Makarov.
Makarov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Scott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makarov moves away.
It seemed like Makarov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Scott throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Scott throws a head kick that misses.
Scott tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Makarov looks to land a right hand but Scott moved out of range.
A head kick misses from Scott.
Makarov lands a head shot.
Scott throws a head kick that misses.
Makarov cracks Scott with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scott will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Scott uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makarov.
Scott with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Makarov to score with a decent uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Scott attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Scott misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makarov.
Scott tries to sprawl but Makarov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Makarov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Scott defending well though.
Makarov stalling.
Makarov scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Makarov not doing much here.
Makarov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Makarov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tyler Scott's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Scott throws a head kick that misses.
Makarov cracks Scott with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Scott throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makarov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Scott misses with a low kick.
Scott throws a leg kick
and Makarov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Scott won't be happy with that.
Scott taking punishment in the form of punches.
Makarov trying to control the position but Scott is working away.
Makarov working the ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Scott's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
You can see the frustration on Scott's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Makarov working the body and head with strikes.
Scott is looking for a sweep.
Scott on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Scott tries to get out of the position.
Makarov controls the position.
Makarov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Check out the look on Makarov's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Makarov scoring with punches and elbows.
My spies in St Petersburg MMA Gym inform me that Makarov has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makarov is working Scott over with some ground and pound from side control.
Makarov landing strikes.
Scott tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Makarov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Makarov connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Scott some visible discomfort.
Scott is working to avoid the ground and pound but Makarov connects with a decent elbow.
Makarov grinds an elbow into Scott's temple.
Makarov landing a few strikes.
Scott is rocked!
Makarov lands a strong strike to the head of Scott. That's dazed him! Makarov looking to finish here. Scott is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Makarov lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sergey Makarov!
Sergey Makarov decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between David McDonald (ranked 4434 p4p, 444 weight class) and Ivar Lothbrok (ranked 3644 p4p, 394 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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180 lbs
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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
6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, David McDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivar Lothbrok!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lothbrok misses with a body punch
and McDonald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDonald connects with an inside leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonald. Lothbrok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lothbrok pushes McDonald up against the cage in a clinch.
McDonald lands a body shot.
McDonald gets control of Lothbrok's arms and successfully pulls guard. McDonald will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
McDonald has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Lothbrok is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for McDonald.
McDonald tries to buck Lothbrok off but Lothbrok is having none of it.
McDonald is trying to control Lothbrok's posture but Lothbrok avoids it.
McDonald tries to bench press Lothbrok off him but Lothbrok keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonald manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Lothbrok wants to take a breather but McDonald is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lothbrok is working for a kimura but McDonald is defending it quite comfortably.
Lothbrok wants to pass to mount but McDonald is defending the position.
Lothbrok trying to control the action but McDonald is working from the bottom.
McDonald is trying to get back to full guard.
McDonald looking for submissions off his back.
McDonald makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McDonald.
McDonald has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lothbrok can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonald is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
McDonald looking for a guillotine here but Lothbrok defends easily.
Lothbrok is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but McDonald has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Lothbrok is looking to defend but McDonald has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Lothbrok! McDonald pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Lothbrok taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). David McDonald!
David McDonald looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I been down... and I've been out... but I'm back, baby! New year, new life!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lars Bullock (ranked 1381 p4p, 154 weight class) and Tommy Du Mahss (ranked 3208 p4p, 288 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lars Bullock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Tommy Du Mahss!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Eddie Farnsworth and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Du Mahss connects with a jab.
Du Mahss bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bullock's head backwards.
Bullock fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Du Mahss looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bullock defending well as Du Mahss loads up on a big left hand.
Nice takedown defense from Du Mahss. No joy for Bullock on that attempt.
Bullock misses with a takedown
and Du Mahss counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lars Bullock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Du Mahss's corner calls for a 1-2. Du Mahss obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
It looks like Lars Bullock has been cut.
Bullock takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Du Mahss goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bullock misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Bullock backs off Du Mahss throws a huge counter combo but Bullock manages to avoid it all.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bullock gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Du Mahss counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bullock shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Du Mahss counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice takedown defense from Du Mahss. No joy for Bullock on that attempt.
A right-left combo lands from Du Mahss.
Jab from Du Mahss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bullock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Du Mahss tests Bullock's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bullock looks to land a body kick but Du Mahss moved away.
Bullock with a lazy takedown attempt
and Du Mahss makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bullock has his takedown stuffed
and Du Mahss counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bullock thinking.
Bullock is breathing heavily.
Du Mahss connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Lars Bullock's cut is getting worse.
Bullock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Du Mahss throws a series of punches but Bullock moves out of range.
Du Mahss lands a body shot.
Du Mahss darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bullock shoots for a takedown but Du Mahss saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Bullock looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Du Mahss throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Du Mahss throws a series of punches but Bullock moves out of range.
Du Mahss is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bullock had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Du Mahss lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Du Mahss.
Bullock with a poor takedown
and Du Mahss counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Du Mahss scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Du Mahss.
Du Mahss lands with an uppercut that bounces Bullock off the cage and back into range.
Bullock is rocked!
Du Mahss with a nice cross.
Oh Bullock is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lars Bullock's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bullock has his takedown stuffed
and Du Mahss counters with a nice body shot.
Lars Bullock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Du Mahss darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bullock looks up at the clock. Bad move! Du Mahss lands a right hand from hell, dropping Bullock. Du Mahss pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tommy Du Mahss!
Tommy Du Mahss thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Konstantin Stepanov (ranked 2140 p4p, 208 weight class) and Sting Fire (ranked 1866 p4p, 189 weight class). Sting Fire will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Konstantin Stepanov!
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, Sting Fire!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stepanov misses with a lunging right hand
and Fire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Konstantin Stepanov has been cut.
Stepanov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fire.
Fire is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stepanov with a body shot.
Stepanov 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.
Stepanov shoots in and bounces Fire off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Stepanov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stepanov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stepanov controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fire is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Stepanov lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stepanov throwing strikes but missing.
Fire working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Stepanov.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fire can do anything to dispel that myth.
Stepanov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fire works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Fire wants to stand and escape but Stepanov is having none of it.
Fire seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stepanov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fire is controlling Stepanov's posture.
Stepanov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Stepanov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Stepanov wants to control from the top but Fire keeps moving.
Stepanov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fire's head.
Stepanov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Stepanov lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fire managing to control the position.
Stepanov 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.
Fire trying to control the position.
Stepanov stops Fire from standing up.
Fire seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stepanov chips away with some ground and pound.
Stepanov is looking to work some ground and pound but Fire has wrist control.
Stepanov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Fire's head.
Fire keeping moving, preventing Stepanov from controlling successfully.
Fire wants to get back to his feet but Stepanov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Stepanov landing with the ground and pound.
Fire has control of Stepanov's left arm, preventing Stepanov from doing any damage.
Fire looking to control.
Stepanov trying to control the position from guard on top but Fire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fire is pulling down on Stepanov's head to control his posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stepanov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Stepanov with a nice head shot there.
Fire is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Fire looking to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stepanov postures up and lands a big shot to Fire's brow.
Fire wants to stand up but Stepanov is controlling him.
Stepanov wants to control from the top but Fire keeps moving.
Stepanov postures up in Fire's guard and throws a big left but Fire blocks it.
Stepanov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Stepanov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Stepanov working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Fire's head.
Stepanov with a nice head shot there.
Fire avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Stepanov stands up over Fire, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fire is rocked!
Fire trying to keep a closed guard but Stepanov is proving a slippery customer.
Fire is still in real trouble! Can Stepanov finish him?
Stepanov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Stepanov arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Fire's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Konstantin Stepanov!
Konstantin Stepanov 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Marcus St Stone (ranked 2270 p4p, 219 weight class) and Piotr Rasputin (ranked 2161 p4p, 210 weight class). Piotr Rasputin 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus St Stone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Piotr Rasputin!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rasputin lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Marcus St Stone has been cut.
Rasputin misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
St Stone instigates a clinch.
St Stone definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rasputin.
St Stone lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rasputin pushes off an throws an elbow but St Stone leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rasputin taking a breather.
Rasputin's coach down at The Forge was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Rasputin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
St Stone pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rasputin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. St Stone is defending well for now.
Nice elbow from St Stone.
It looks like Piotr Rasputin has been cut.
St Stone blocks the elbow strike.
Rasputin slows down the pace here.
St Stone lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rasputin lands a knee to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rasputin takes an elbow to the temple.
Rasputin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The referee calls for Rasputin to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Stone gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rasputin slowing the pace effectively.
St Stone trying to land knees to the body.
Rasputin tries to land knees in the clinch but St Stone avoids the damage to the body.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rasputin as St Stone tries to tie him up.
St Stone lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That has opened up Piotr Rasputin's cut even more.
St Stone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rasputin obliges.
St Stone is breathing heavily.
St Stone pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rasputin missing with knees to the body.
Rasputin looking to throw knees to the head but St Stone is blocking nicely.
Rasputin throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but St Stone blocks it with crossed arms.
St Stone takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rasputin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. St Stone is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin misses with a knee to the head.
Rasputin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Rasputin stalling against the cage.
Rasputin misses with a knee to the head.
St Stone lands an elbow inside that Rasputin shrugs off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rasputin controlling the action here for a moment.
Rasputin missing with knees to the body.
St Stone throws an elbow but it misses.
St Stone pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Rasputin lands a nice knee to the body.
St Stone controlling the action here for a moment.
Rasputin avoids a wild elbow strike from St Stone.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasputin putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has St Stone in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
St Stone being controlled against the cage.
Rasputin missing with knees to the body.
Rasputin is pushing St Stone up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rasputin is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. St Stone is defending well for now.
St Stone lands with a light punch inside.
Rasputin holding his opponent close, against the cage.
St Stone lands an elbow just above Rasputin 's eye.
St Stone misses with an elbow over the top.
Rasputin dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
St Stone throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
St Stone throws an elbow but it's blocked.
St Stone throws an elbow but it misses.
Rasputin stalling in the clinch.
Rasputin using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
St Stone creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
St Stone managing to block the knees to the body from Rasputin.
St Stone managing to block the knees to the body from Rasputin.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rasputin as St Stone tries to tie him up.
St Stone misses with a knee strike.
Rasputin slows down the pace here.
St Stone lands a damaging elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rasputin takes an elbow to the temple.
St Stone avoiding damage as Rasputin throws knees to the body.
St Stone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, St Stone just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rasputin's brow.
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 Marcus St Stone will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Rasputin forces St Stone back against the cage and clinches.
Rasputin looking to throw knees to the head but St Stone is blocking nicely.
St Stone lands an elbow just above Rasputin 's eye.
Rasputin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Marcus St Stone has scored more points in the clinch so far.
St Stone tries to land knees in the clinch but Rasputin avoids the damage to the body.
Rasputin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rasputin misses with a knee to the head.
Rasputin blocks an elbow strike from St Stone.
Rasputin blocks an uppercut.
St Stone can't find room to land a body shot as Rasputin controls the action.
St Stone pushes off an throws an elbow but Rasputin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rasputin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rasputin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Marcus St Stone's cut is getting worse.
Rasputin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from St Stone.
St Stone tries to stall but Rasputin uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Rasputin avoids the elbow strike from St Stone, against the cage.
Rasputin has St Stone pressed against the cage.
Rasputin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but St Stone has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
St Stone blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A nice glancing elbow lands by St Stone.
The cut above Piotr Rasputin's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
St Stone missing with knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rasputin.
Rasputin pushes off an throws an elbow but St Stone leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rasputin missing with knees to the body.
Rasputin avoids the elbow strike from St Stone, against the cage.
Rasputin avoids a wild elbow strike from St Stone.
St Stone dodges an elbow strike from Rasputin.
St Stone lands an elbow inside.
Rasputin is trying to stall.
St Stone throws a knee to the head but misses.
St Stone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Rasputin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from St Stone.
St Stone with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Rasputin misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from St Stone.
St Stone looking to throw knees to the head but Rasputin is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
St Stone misses with an elbow over the top.
Rasputin blocks an uppercut.
Rasputin misses with a knee to the head.
Rasputin is trying to stall.
St Stone creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Rasputin missing with knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from St Stone.
Rasputin throws an elbow but it misses.
St Stone tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rasputin throws an elbow that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
St Stone is working Rasputin over against the cage.
Rasputin lands a knee to the head.
Marcus St Stone's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
St Stone tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
St Stone misses with an elbow over the top.
St Stone lands a damaging elbow.
Piotr Rasputin's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
St Stone letting Rasputin take a breather here.
St Stone avoiding damage as Rasputin throws knees to the body.
Rasputin trying to control the position but instead, St Stone has worked for underhooks and has pushed Rasputin into the cage.
St Stone lands an elbow inside.
Rasputin prevents a body shot from St Stone.
Nice body punch from St Stone.
St Stone lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Piotr Rasputin's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marcus St Stone!
Marcus St Stone was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexei Babinski (ranked 951 p4p, 112 weight class) and Bruno Neves (ranked 939 p4p, 110 weight class). Neves has chosen Sabotage - Rap É Compromisso as his entrance music. Alexei Babinski is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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
8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alexei Babinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruno Neves!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neves swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Babinski to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Bruno Neves has been cut.
Neves misses the body punch
and Babinski counters with a head kick that drops Neves to the mat! Neves scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
Bruno Neves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babinski moves out of range of the strikes.
Babinski drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Neves misses with a straight right.
Babinski slips under a jab from Neves.
Babinski is looking to counter punch.
Babinski lands with a straight right. Neves didn't see that one coming.
Babinski slips under a jab.
Babinski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Babinski looks to land a left hand but Neves moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neves throws an off balance right hand
letting Babinski counter with a right hand.
A cross from Babinski lands.
Neves moves into range and connects with a jab.
Neves throws a hook but Babinski avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Babinski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Neves takes a swing at Babinski's ribcage but misses.
Neves rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Babinski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Neves lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Neves throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Babinski counters with a straight right hand.
That has opened up Bruno Neves's cut even more.
Neves punishes Babinski's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babinski throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babinski slips under a jab from Neves.
Neves throws out a loose jab but Babinski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Babinski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Neves ducks under a wild hook from Babinski.
Neves digs a good body shot into Babinski's ribs.
Neves feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Babinskis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A slow jab from Neves misses its intended target.
Neves bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Neves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Babinski was well out of range. Poor timing from Neves.
A little feinted left hand from Babinski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neves throws a series of punches but Babinski moves out of range.
Babinski throwing a counter right hand but Neves manages to avoid it.
Neves misses with a left hand
and Babinski counters with a nice body shot.
Neves stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Babinski misses with a looping right.
Neves throws out a counter right but Babinski avoids it with no problem.
Nice defenses there by Neves.
Babinski connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Neves misses the shot to the body.
Babinski thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Neves was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Babinski throws a body punch but Neves moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babinski tests Neves's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The cut above Bruno Neves's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Donk. Babinski catches Neves right on the button with a cross.
Neves misses with a right hand
and Babinski counters with a crisp right hand that drops Neves! Babinski lets Neves back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
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!
Babinski lands a big uppercut and Neves crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Neves looks OK. Babinski waves Neves back to his feet!
Neves is rocked!
Bruno Neves's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Bruno Neves's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Alexei Babinski!
Alexei Babinski was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jackson Storm (ranked 691 p4p, 101 weight class) and Manny Johnson (ranked 769 p4p, 111 weight class). Johnson has chosen On The Run Jompson Brothers as his entrance music. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jackson Storm!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Manny Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Russell Pearce and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson slips under a jab.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Storm misses with a left hand
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Storm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
Johnson tries to clinch but Storm moves out of range.
It looked like Storm wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Storm misses with a leg kick.
Johnson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Storm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Storm lands a jab.
Storm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Johnson backs away, Storm returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Storm blocks a head kick by Johnson.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Storm's ribs.
Storm closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Johnson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson scores with a jab.
Manny Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Storm does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Storm's body.
Johnson tries to clinch but Storm is having none of it.
Johnson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson loads up on a big right hand but Storm slips the punch.
Johnson throws a looping overhand right but Storm ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson looks to land a combination. Storm sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Storm cracks the inside of Johnson's front leg.
Johnson stuns Storm with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson jabs at Storm's body.
Johnson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Storm.
Storm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Storm back into the cage.
Storm scores with a shot to the side of Johnson's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson misses with a punch on the inside.
Storm blocking some punches.
Storm throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
Johnson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Storm breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Storm misses with a hook.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Storm on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Storm takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Storm swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Storm misses with a hook. Johnson ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Johnson throws a hook but Storm avoids it easily.
Johnson misses with a low kick.
Storm defending well as Johnson loads up on a big left hand.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body. Storm takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Johnson thuds a left hand into Storm's body.
Johnson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson jabs at Storm's body.
Storm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson throws a right hand that misses
and Storm counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Storm misses.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Storm circles away quickly and effectively.
Storm staying out of range there.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Johnson as he connects with a hook.
Storm looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Johnson misses with a body kick.
Johnson takes a swing at Storm's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Storm misses.
Johnson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Storm throws out the jab.
Johnson wants to clinch up but Storm keeps it at a distance.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Storm.
Johnson missing with a left hand there. Storm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Storm misses the target.
Storm looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Storm misses with a wild body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Storm.
Storm throws a lazy right hand but Johnson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson looks to land a right hand but Storm moved out of range.
Johnson wants to clinch.
Storm showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
A little feinted left hand from Storm on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Johnson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Storm manages to avoid it.
Storm throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Storm doesn't seem bothered though.
Storm darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Storm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Storm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Storm lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Johnson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Storm. Storm circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A swing and a miss from Storm.
Storm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Storm tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Johnson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Storm.
Storm backing away here, and Johnson unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
Nice straight punches there by Johnson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Johnson.
Johnson does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Johnson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Storm.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
Johnson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Storm counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Storm throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson scores with a nice right hand.
Storm throws a low kick, looking for Johnson's leg but Johnson calmly moves out of range.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Storm appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
Johnson scores with a sloppy right hand. Storm should have avoided that one.
A head kick misses from Johnson.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Storm throws a leg kick that is checked
and Johnson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Johnson ducks under a wild hook from Storm.
Johnson tries a quick counter leg kick but Storm is wise to it.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Storm is just out of range.
Johnson checks a leg kick nicely.
Storm feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
Johnson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Storm throws a leg kick
and Johnson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Johnson lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Johnson misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Storm was well out of range. Poor timing from Johnson.
Nice uppercut lands for Storm. That snapped Johnson's head back.
Johnson throws a series of strikes that have Storm backpedaling.
Johnson closes the distance looking to clinch
and Storm counters with a stiff right hand.
Storm lands the left hand.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Johnson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnson has closed the distance and engaged Storm in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Storm.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Storm.
Storm lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Johnson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johnson.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Storm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right hook to the body lands for Storm.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Storm.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Storm.
Storm pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Johnson throws a low kick, looking for Storm's leg but Storm calmly moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Storm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Storm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson throws a shot to the body.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Storm missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Storm misses with a body shot.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Storm is looking to counter punch.
Storm lands with a right hand.
Storm throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm staying out of range there.
Storm takes one to the chin there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Storm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Storm lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson's head.
Nice uppercut there from Johnson.
Storm throws a looping overhand right but Johnson ducks down to avoid it.
Johnson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Storm walks forward, straight into a front kick from Johnson.
Storm throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Johnson throws a good cross that connects.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Storm scores with a sloppy right hand. Johnson should have avoided that one.
Storm tests Johnson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Storm misses with a straight right.
Johnson tries to move into range but Storm moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manny Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Johnson wants to clinch up but Storm keeps it at a distance.
Storm thinks about countering with a body kick.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Storm to counter with a crisp jab.
Storm lands a nice shot that snaps Johnson's head back.
Nice body kick from Johnson.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Storm.
An attempted straight right counter from Storm misses the target.
Storm has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Storm there as he acknowledges the shot.
Johnson misses with a straight left.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Storm is avoiding it.
Johnson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Storm. Storm circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Storm wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Johnson scores with a hook.
Johnson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Storm.
A little jabbing left from Johnson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Johnson misses.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Storm slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Storm misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Storm misses with a hook to the body
enabling Johnson to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson misses with a double jab
and Storm counters with a right hand to the body.
Storm looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Storm looks to throw the jab but Johnson is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Johnson! But no joy.
Johnson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johnson moves out of range as Storm strikes.
Manny Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Decent striking displayed by Johnson there.
Storm thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Johnson tries to clinch but Storm is having none of it.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Johnson scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Johnson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Storm misses the target.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Storm moves away.
Storm was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Storm swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnson.
Johnson misses with a right hand
enabling Storm to counter with a crisp jab.
Johnson connects with an inside leg kick.
Storm misses the shot to the body.
Storm throws a jab when Johnson was well out of range.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
Johnson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Storm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Johnson!
Johnson misses with a head kick.
Johnson misses with a left hand
and Storm connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Storm circles away.
Storm appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Nice shot lands for Storm.
Storm lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Johnson sprawling to the canvas. Storm follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Johnson hang on?
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Johnson is still in real trouble! Can Storm finish him?
Johnson trying to control but Storm postures up.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Storm is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm prevents Johnson from standing back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Storm in particular looking to stall.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson tries to get to full guard but Storm has control of the leg.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Storm avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Jackson Storm did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Back to the action!
Storm's corner calls for a 1-2. Storm obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Storm staying out of range there.
Storm is looking to counter punch.
Johnson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Storm keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Storm.
Storm scores with a nice right hand.
Storm throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Storm connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Storm throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Storm throws an overhand right that lands on Johnson's shoulder, as Johnson tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Johnson.
Storm fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Johnson lunges at Storm with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Storm's hand.
Johnson swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Storm gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Storm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Storm displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Storm throws a right hand that misses
and Johnson counters with a thumping low kick.
Storm misses with a straight right.
Johnson doesn't manage to clinch there - Storm circles away.
Storm misses with a hook to the body
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Storm showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
Storm misses with a left hand
and Johnson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Johnson fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johnson, as that shot connected.
Johnson misses with a kick to the body
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A shot to the liver by Johnson. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Storm.
Johnson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Storm moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson takes a swing at Storm's ribcage but misses.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Storm connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Storm cracks Johnson with a good jab.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Storm seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Storm.
A punch lands to the side of Johnson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Storm throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Storm misses.
Storm misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Storm connects with the punch.
Storm attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson blocks a leg kick.
Storm takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Johnson misses its intended target.
Johnson misses the shot to the body.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Storm to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson moves out of range as Storm strikes.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Storm keeps the fight on the outside.
Johnson lands a body shot.
Storm misses with an uppercut. Johnson saw that one coming.
Storm looks to land a left hand but Johnson moved out of range nicely.
Johnson scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Johnson pushes Storm up against the cage in a clinch.
Storm takes a shot to the head.
Storm blocks an uppercut.
Johnson scores with a hook to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Nice elbow from Johnson.
Johnson lands an uppercut.
Johnson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Storm's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Johnson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Johnson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Storm backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Storm.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Manny Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by Storm. That's going to slow Johnson down.
Johnson moves away from the strike by Storm.
Johnson with a hook.
Storm chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Johnson can pounce on him.
Johnson lands the left hand.
Storm misses with a series of wild punches.
Storm missing with a left hand there. Johnson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Storm misses with a hook.
Storm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson lands with a hook. Storm tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnson scores with a body shot.
Storm misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson defending well as Storm loads up on a big left hand.
Storm swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Johnson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Storm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Johnson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Johnson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Johnson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Storm fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Johnson.
Storm scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Storm.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Johnson.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jackson Storm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to clinch but Storm is avoiding it.
Storm lands a head shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Storm avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Storm checks a leg kick nicely.
Johnson misses with a right hand
and Johnson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Storm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Storm misses with a hook
and Johnson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Storm walks into a straight right hand from Johnson.
Johnson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Storm.
Storm throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Storm.
The fighters circling - Storm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab from Storm misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Storm throws a low kick but Johnson moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Storm.
Johnson connects with the punch.
Johnson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Storm.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Storm rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
Storm takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Storm misses with a hook.
Johnson forces Storm back against the cage and clinches.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big left from Storm misses.
Johnson jabs at Storm's body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Johnson.
Storm throws a shot from downtown. Johnson moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson lets loose with a powerful body kick. Storm will feel that in the morning.
Storm slips under a jab from Johnson.
Johnson lands a slapping body shot.
Johnson darts in and clinches Storm up against the cage.
Storm blocking some punches.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson tries a body shot but Storm blocks it.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Storm.
Storm lands an uppercut.
Johnson is working Storm over against the cage.
Johnson tries to land knees in the clinch but Storm avoids the damage to the body.
Johnson misses with a body punch.
Storm pushes Johnson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Johnson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Johnson swings wildly with an uppercut but Storm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Storm throws a head punch that misses.
Storm breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manny Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 45:50
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 46:49
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manny Johnson!
Manny Johnson is the new light heavyweight champion!
Manny Johnson made sure to mention his sponsor, Iron Wolf Discount Supplements (Q159/$200, Laundry in his post fight interview.
Jackson Storm was interviewed post fight and said 'Dammit PJ, you still got my number. '.
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