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SAFO 40 isMore vs Riverson PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hans Gruber (ranked 4991 p4p, 466 weight class) and James Reginald (ranked 3456 p4p, 384 weight class). Hans Gruber had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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185 lbs
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Solid boxing
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Heavy handed |
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hans Gruber!
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, James Reginald!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid body kick from Gruber.
Reginald just misses with a punch to the body.
Reginald misses with a double jab
and Gruber counters with a left and a right that stings Reginald.
Reginald moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gruber swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Reginald counter with a right hand.
Reginald listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Reginald takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gruber scores with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reginald loads up on a big right hand but Gruber slips the punch.
Reginald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gruber swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gruber stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Reginald walks into a left hand.
Gruber throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Reginald on the side of the head.
Gruber throws a head kick but Reginald moves out of range.
Reginald misses with a wild combination.
Reginald changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gruber cracks Reginald with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Reginald throws a series of punches but Gruber avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gruber throws a sloppy head kick and Reginald moves out of range easily.
Reginald misses with a hook. Gruber ducked under it nicely.
Gruber connects with the punch.
Reginald gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reginald.
Gruber wants to take the fight to the mat but Reginald manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Reginald throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gruber has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Reginald avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Gruber is working for takedown but Reginald is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hans Gruber. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reginald lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reginald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reginald lands a knee to the body.
Gruber lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gruber drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reginald gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gruber drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reginald wants to get back to striking at distance but Gruber won't allow it.
Reginald misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reginald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gruber delivers a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gruber throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A punch combination from Reginald misses.
Reginald takes a swing at Gruber's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reginald. Gruber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gruber lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Reginald's coach down at Physicals Training Gym *Cheapest in LV* was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Reginald's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Reginald, as that shot connected.
Gruber throws a push kick but Reginald slaps the foot to one side.
Gruber is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gruber throws the kick towards the body but Reginald avoids it.
Gruber moves away from the strike by Reginald.
A shot to the liver by Reginald. Beautiful body shot.
Reginald doesn't manage to clinch there - Gruber circles away.
Reginald looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gruber cracks Reginald with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reginald tries to clinch up but Gruber circles away and keeps his distance.
Gruber cracks Reginald with a right hand to the side of the head.
Reginald misses with a double jab.
Gruber fakes the leg kick and cracks Reginald in the body.
Reginald takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gruber throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A big right from Gruber misses.
Gruber sizes up Reginald with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Gruber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reginald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Reginald tries to clinch but Gruber moves out of range.
Gruber's corner calls for a 1-2. Gruber obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Reginald clinches up against the cage.
Gruber goes for a takedown in the clinch but Reginald prevents it.
Gruber avoiding damage as Reginald throws knees to the body.
Gruber drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Reginald gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gruber wants a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gruber gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Reginald kicks off Gruber and gets to his feet.
Gruber misses with a looping right.
Reginald is looking to clinch.
Gruber is looking to counter punch.
Gruber connects with a crisp jab.
Gruber misses with a head kick.
Reginald clobbers Gruber with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reginald fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gruber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reginald.
Nice uppercut lands for Gruber. That snapped Reginald's head back.
Gruber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Reginald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gruber thuds his right hand into Reginald's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gruber misses with a few strikes there.
Reginald moves away from the strike by Gruber.
Reginald is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Reginald jabs Gruber to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Reginald fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hans Gruber dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Reginald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gruber.
Reginald avoids a kick to the body.
Gruber lands a nice hook to Reginald's body. Reginald takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Reginald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gruber jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Reginald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gruber.
Reginald avoids a kick to the body.
Gruber keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reginald connects with a nice looking jab.
Reginald closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Reginald throws a hook but Gruber blocks it.
Reginald throws a hook but Gruber avoids it easily.
Hans Gruber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Reginald drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Reginald is rocked!
Reginald tries to clinch there but Gruber circles away.
Gruber throws a quick counter kick to the body but Reginald avoids it.
Reginald is still on wobbly legs! Can Gruber finish him?
Gruber cracks Reginald on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Reginald falls backwards against the cage. Gruber follows up with more strikes that drop Reginald to his knees. Gruber keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Reginald! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hans Gruber!
Post fight, Hans Gruber stared into the camera and said 'I've just begun fucking people up'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aron Egomi (ranked 24697 p4p, 507 weight class) and Fu Gazi (ranked 5065 p4p, 395 weight class). Egomi comes to the cage accompanied by Hand of doom by Manowar. Aron Egomi had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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250 lbs
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240 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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Excellent MT
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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
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aron Egomi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fu Gazi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gazi drops Egomi with a beautiful combination! Egomi stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Gazi is looking for the KO!
Egomi is rocked!
It looks like Aron Egomi has been cut.
Egomi throws a nice looking combination but Gazi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Oh Egomi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Egomi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gazi counters by clinching up.
Gazi wants the takedown. Egomi is fighting it off but Gazi persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Egomi's guard against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gazi loads up on a big left hand. Egomi felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Gazi looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Egomi can't hide his disappointment, as Gazi celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fu Gazi!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Panca Pandu (ranked 6631 p4p, 523 weight class) and Sal Iva (ranked 4141 p4p, 432 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good knees
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Brawler
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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
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Panca Pandu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Sal Iva!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iva blocks a head kick by Pandu.
Iva throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pandu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pandu is pressed up against the cage. Iva has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Pandu down to the mat. Pandu avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Pandu throws a sloppy head kick
so Iva counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Iva forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Pandu has managed to free his arm - good work.
Pandu is in trouble now - Iva has advanced to mount!
Iva takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandu prevents Iva from taking his back.
Pandu is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Pandu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Iva is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Pandu has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Pandu!
Iva trying to control the position here.
Iva 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.
Pandu knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Iva on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iva has control of Pandu's left arm, preventing Pandu from doing any damage.
Iva's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Iva looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Iva is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Pandu is aware though and is defending well.
Iva controlling Pandu's posture.
Iva working for a triangle but Pandu defends it easily.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Iva keeping moving, preventing Pandu from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iva is pulling down on Pandu's head. It's preventing any offense from Pandu, at least for the moment.
Iva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Iva is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
More stalling from Iva.
Iva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Iva with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
It looks like Iva might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pandu trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sal Iva dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Iva misses with a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from Pandu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Iva takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A head kick misses from Pandu.
Iva blocks a head kick by Pandu.
Pandu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pandu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Iva has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Iva closes the distance and pushes Pandu back into the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Iva.
Iva tries for a takedown but Pandu manages to get underhooks.
Pandu is trying to push Iva away but Iva has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Pandu is trying to stall.
Iva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A frustrated look appears on Pandu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Iva pulls Pandu into guard.
Pandu wants to control from the top but Iva keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iva controlling Pandu's posture.
Iva has his foot on Pandu's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pandu works his way back into a safe position though.
Iva working for a triangle but Pandu defends it easily.
Pandu wants to control from the top but Iva keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Iva lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Iva slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Iva cracks Pandu with a solid left hand.
Iva stays in close to Pandu's body and controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pandu keeping full guard, as Iva tries to pass.
Iva controlling from the top position.
Iva stops Pandu from standing up.
Iva's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Let's hope that Iva has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
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.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Iva gets a clinch.
Pandu is trying to break the clinch but Iva has him pressed against the cage.
Pandu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Iva has him pressed against the cage.
Pandu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Iva has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Iva has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pandu is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Iva works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Iva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pandu swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sal Iva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Iva tries to score with a low kick but Pandu moves his leg out of the way.
Iva ducks right into an uppercut from Pandu.
Sal Iva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iva gets tackled into the cage by Pandu. Pandu maintains the clinch.
Iva has Pandu pressed against the cage, preventing Pandu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Iva prevents Pandu from breaking the clinch.
Pandu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pandu is trying to force a seperation but Iva has the dominant position.
Pandu wants to break the clinch but can't.
Iva has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Pandu clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Sal Iva has got the better of the ground game so far.
You can see the frustration on Pandu's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iva tightening his grip on Pandu, looking for the choke.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Iva working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iva looking to break Pandu's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Pandu remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Iva will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Iva has the hooks in. Pandu is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Iva tightening his grip on Pandu, looking for the choke.
Pandu is trying to defend against the choke here but Iva has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Iva Tightens the hold and Pandu taps out furiously! Iva displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Sal Iva!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between James Grestch (ranked 3847 p4p, 337 weight class) and Ricky Ramathorn (ranked 4280 p4p, 364 weight class). James Grestch could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ricky Ramathorn's chin.
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150 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Grestch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ricky Ramathorn!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grestch doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Ramathorn counter with a right hand.
Grestch fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ramathorn! But no joy.
Ramathorn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
It seemed like Ramathorn was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Grestch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grestch with a lazy takedown attempt
and Ramathorn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Grestch tries for a takedown but Ramathorn circles away easily
and Ramathorn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Grestch is rocked!
It looks like James Grestch has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramathorn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Ramathorn throws a counter combo.
Grestch misses with a takedown
and Ramathorn counters with a huge left! Grestch is in big trouble! He's backing up but Ramathorn isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Grestch from any more damage. A dominating finish by Ramathorn!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Ramathorn!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Alec Burns (ranked 2617 p4p, 251 weight class) and Funky Lotus Style (ranked 2588 p4p, 248 weight class). Burns's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Alberto Del Rio theme song. Lotus Style is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Dançando Lambada. Alec Burns is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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145 lbs
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130 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alec Burns!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Funky Lotus Style!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lotus Style shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Burns as he avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from Burns. No joy for Lotus Style on that attempt.
Burns stuffs the takedown attempt from Lotus Style. Lotus Style gets slowly back to his feet.
Alec Burns has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Funky Lotus Style.
Lotus Style slips under a jab.
Burns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lotus Style with the counter takedown but Burns avoids it easily.
Burns moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Funky Lotus Style has been cut.
Lotus Style takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Burns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lotus Style shoots for a takedown but Burns saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Burns definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lotus Style shoots in for a double leg but Burns sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Burns misses with an uppercut.
Burns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lotus Style tries to counter by closing the distance.
Burns wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns clinches up with Lotus Style and pushes him back against the cage.
Lotus Style is trying to pull guard but Burns has him pressed against the cage.
Burns breaks from the clinch.
Lotus Style tries to keep at a distance but Burns has taken the fight into the clinch.
Burns's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burns scores with a leg kick.
Burns throws a sloppy head kick and Lotus Style moves out of range easily.
Burns lands a jab to the nose.
Burns stuns Lotus Style with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Burns slaps away a takedown attempt from Lotus Style, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lotus Style will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Alec Burns seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burns feints and then cracks Lotus Style's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Lotus Style down.
Burns tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lotus Style misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Burns misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Burns throws a body shot but no joy.
Lotus Style shoots in looking for a takedown but Burns manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lotus Style's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Burns lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Burns throws a nice head kick!
Lotus Style is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burns misses with a combination
and Lotus Style counters by moving into the clinch.
Lotus Style is still on wobbly legs! Can Burns finish him?
Lotus Style fails to pull guard.
Lotus Style fails to pull guard.
Burns pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Burns scores with a hook to the body. Lotus Style takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Both fighters circle each other, looking for something big. Burns moves in and throws an overhand right. That hurt Lotus Style! Burns continues to tee off on Lotus Style, landing with a left and a right! Burns connects with a right hand that leaves Lotus Style sleeping against the cage! What a finish by Burns!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alec Burns!
A relieved looking Alec Burns thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Trey Bridges (ranked 1762 p4p, 207 weight class) and Jaka Prawira (ranked 1955 p4p, 220 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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150 lbs
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160 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
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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
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trey Bridges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jaka Prawira!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prawira moves away from the strike by Bridges.
Bridges drives through and clinches with Prawira against the cage.
Prawira drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Bridges gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Prawira tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Bridges just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bridges wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bridges is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Prawira tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bridges smiles and moves away.
Trey Bridges has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jaka Prawira.
Prawira gets tackled into the cage by Bridges. Bridges maintains the clinch.
Bridges prevents the takedown attempt.
Bridges has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prawira tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bridges smiles and moves away.
Prawira fails with a takedown attempt.
Prawira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bridges.
Bridges stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bridges wants it to stay on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prawira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bridges.
Jaka Prawira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Prawira throws a series of punches but Bridges avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Bridges misses the target.
Bridges drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Bridges in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Prawira taking punishment in the form of punches.
Prawira manages to work his way to half guard, despite Bridges's best efforts.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Prawira is refusing to be controlled, as Bridges sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bridges drops an elbow to the side of Prawira's head.
Bridges is keen to just control but Prawira is a slippery customer.
Bridges stalling away here and it's allowed Prawira to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Bridges with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bridges trying to control the position from guard on top but Prawira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bridges trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bridges pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Prawira is keeping the position for now.
Prawira trying to keep a closed guard but Bridges is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridges works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bridges winds up and cracks Prawira with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Prawira is staying active underneath Bridges, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bridges is controlling the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prawira is refusing to be controlled, as Bridges sits in half guard.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Bridges lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bridges scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Prawira actively working from the bottom here.
Bridges frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bridges unloading with bombs!
We've been informed that Prawira has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Bridges cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Bridges sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prawira tries to lock up and control but Bridges gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Bridges dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Prawira moves away from the strike by Bridges.
A combination from Prawira does no damage.
Prawira scores with a takedown into Bridges's guard.
Bridges lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bridges wants to control from the top but Prawira keeps moving.
Prawira looking to control.
Trey Bridges overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bridges wants to control from the top but Prawira keeps moving.
Bridges has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bridges postures up in Prawira's guard and throws a big left but Prawira blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prawira is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bridges is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Prawira can do to turn this around?
Bridges landing some decent shots from guard.
Bridges keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Prawira's head.
Prawira has momentary wrist control but Bridges slips an elbow through the middle.
Bridges works over Prawira with some ground and pound from guard.
Bridges distracts Prawira with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bridges is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Prawira looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prawira trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bridges content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bridges working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bridges makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bridges throws a big elbow that misses.
Prawira working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Bridges doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Bridges manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bridges got a little sloppy there for a moment and Prawira has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bridges has managed to get both his arms back between Prawira's legs - danger averted.
Prawira is breathing heavily.
Prawira seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridges scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bridges postures up and lands a big shot to Prawira's brow.
Bridges pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Prawira is keeping the position for now.
Bridges chips away with some ground and pound.
Bridges looking to pass the guard.
Bridges works over Prawira with some ground and pound from guard.
Bridges working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bridges keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Prawira's head.
We've been hearing good reports from Bridges'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.
Bridges postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bridges postures up and lands a big shot to Prawira's brow.
Bridges scoring with punches to the head and body.
Prawira is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bridges is aware though and is defending well.
Prawira throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bridges keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Prawira's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bridges lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bridges trying to control but Prawira is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Bridges dominated that second round.
That's time! Bridges's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Prawira.
Prawira is trying to get an arm triangle but Bridges is defending well.
Bridges tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Prawira goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Bridges rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Prawira's guard! Nice work there by Bridges!
Bridges cracks Prawira with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prawira looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bridges passes into side control.
Prawira takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Prawira takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prawira is working to avoid the ground and pound but Bridges connects with a decent elbow.
Prawira on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Bridges creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Prawira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bridges wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Prawira keeps trying to improve his position.
Bridges wants to control for a moment but Prawira uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Bridges slips a nice elbow through Prawira's hands, connecting with Prawira's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bridges working over Prawira with some ground and pound. Prawira looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Bridges wants to pass to mount but Prawira is defending the position.
Bridges trying to control from half guard but Prawira is working away.
Bridges slips a nice elbow through Prawira's hands, connecting with Prawira's forehead.
Bridges scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bridges working over Prawira with some ground and pound. Prawira looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Prawira taking some punishment here, with Bridges in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bridges trying to mount his opponent but Prawira defends it.
Bridges scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bridges looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Bridges is nestled in close to Prawira, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Bridges lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bridges is controlling the pace.
Bridges is looking to advance position but Prawira won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bridges throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Bridges wants to lay and pray for a moment but Prawira keeps working.
Trey Bridges is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Prawira actively working from the bottom here.
Prawira is staying active underneath Bridges, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prawira is in trouble now - Bridges has advanced to mount!
Jaka Prawira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Prawira taking shots to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trey Bridges showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bridges has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trey Bridges!
Jaka Prawira was interviewed post fight and said 'That was a great fight'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brad Brunswick (ranked 1668 p4p, 215 weight class) and Jorge Cassel (ranked 2465 p4p, 298 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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27
184 lbs
7 - 1 - 0 |
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180 lbs
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Excellent MT
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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
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brad Brunswick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jorge Cassel!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brunswick darts in and clinches Cassel up against the cage.
Cassel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Brunswick tries to throw a body punch but Cassel avoids it by throwing Brunswick back against the cage.
Brunswick digs a right hand underneath Cassel's ribcage. Cassel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brunswick swings wildly with an uppercut but Cassel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brunswick lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brunswick lands a shot to the body.
Cassel stalls.
A short right from Brunswick on the inside.
Brunswick lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cassel or not.
Brunswick really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A body shot lands from Brunswick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brunswick scores with a hook to the body.
Cassel looks winded!
A shot in the inside from Brunswick.
Brunswick lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Brunswick lands with a left to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brunswick lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brunswick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Brunswick as the two fighters clinch.
Brunswick lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cassel backwards.
Cassel has a couple of punches blocked by Brunswick.
Nice body punch from Brunswick - that landed with a thud.
Brunswick can't find room to land a body shot as Cassel controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Brunswick scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brunswick struggles to land a body shot inside as Cassel controls his hands.
Brunswick misses with a body punch.
Cassel tries to circle away but Brunswick has him pinned against the cage.
Cassel has had enough of the clinch but Brunswick keeps him there for the moment.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Brunswick.
Brunswick misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brunswick struggles to land a body shot inside as Cassel controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Brunswick.
Brunswick lands a shoulder strike.
Cassel is rocked!
Brunswick lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cassel backwards.
Cassel is still on wobbly legs! Can Brunswick finish him?
Brunswick creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Cassel with a big uppercut! Cassel tries to clinch up but Brunswick pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Cassel to the mat! Cassel covers up and Brunswick unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Brad Brunswick!
Brad Brunswick took to the mic in his post fight interview and said ' Thanks to Condemned and Urban Fighter for sponsoring me!! Now I have someone to call out. Vernon Wells, sign the contract!!! I want my title shot!!!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nenad Jovanovic (ranked 790 p4p, 108 weight class) and Heikki Viitta (ranked 1835 p4p, 222 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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185 lbs
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192 lbs
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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
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nenad Jovanovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Heikki Viitta!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jovanovic missing with a left hand there. Viitta was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jovanovic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Viitta fails with an attempt to clinch.
Viitta wants to clinch up but Jovanovic keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Jovanovic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Viitta.
Viitta tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jovanovic swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jovanovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Viitta moves away from the strike by Jovanovic.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Viitta working aggressively here.
Viitta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jovanovic digs a right hand into Viitta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Viitta's gas tank.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viitta scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Viitta.
Viitta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jovanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Viitta controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Viitta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jovanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Viitta's elbow.
Jovanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Viitta controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jovanovic lands a left hand.
Viitta throws a head punch that misses.
Jovanovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Viitta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jovanovic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Viitta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jovanovic misses with a body punch.
Jovanovic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Viitta has closed the distance and engaged Jovanovic in a clinch.
Viitta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jovanovic gets through Viitta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jovanovic manages to break the clinch.
Viitta wants to clinch
and Jovanovic counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jovanovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Viitta was well out of range. Poor timing from Jovanovic.
Viitta is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jovanovic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jovanovic throws a body punch but Viitta moves out of range.
Jovanovic connects with a jab.
Viitta doesn't manage to clinch there - Jovanovic circles away.
Viitta moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Viitta.
Viitta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jovanovic's efforts to push away.
Viitta blocking some punches.
Viitta lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Viitta.
We've been informed that Viitta has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Viitta blocks a body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jovanovic is trying to break the clinch but Viitta has him pressed against the cage.
Viitta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jovanovic blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Viitta.
Jovanovic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Viitta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jovanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Viitta's elbow.
Viitta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Viitta fails to land.
Viitta makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jovanovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Viitta has taken the fight to the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jovanovic digs a right hand underneath Viitta's ribcage. Viitta let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Viitta misses with a hook from the clinch.
Viitta is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jovanovic lands with a right to the head.
Jovanovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Viitta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jovanovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Viitta throws a punch but it's blocked by Jovanovic.
Good body shot from Jovanovic.
Viitta lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jovanovic lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Viitta.
Jovanovic tries a body shot but Viitta blocks it.
Jovanovic misses with a punch to the body.
Jovanovic tries to work over Viitta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jovanovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Viitta creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jovanovic blocks a body shot from Viitta.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jovanovic.
A head punch on the inside from Viitta fails to land.
Jovanovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viitta throws a head punch that misses.
Jovanovic gets through Viitta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Viitta misses with a punch on the inside.
Jovanovic breaks from the clinch.
Jovanovic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Viitta stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Viitta is looking to clinch but Jovanovic is avoiding it.
A swing and a miss from Jovanovic.
Viitta closes the distance and clinches.
Jovanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Viitta's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Viitta.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Viitta keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jovanovic's efforts to push away.
Viitta tries a body shot but Jovanovic blocks it.
Viitta misses with a punch to the body.
Viitta struggles to land a body shot inside as Jovanovic controls his hands.
Jovanovic's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Viitta wants to clinch
and Jovanovic counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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 Nenad Jovanovic will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Viitta rushes Jovanovic and presses him up against the cage.
Jovanovic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Viittas head.
Jovanovic tries to work over Viitta's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Viitta blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jovanovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Viitta tries a body shot but Jovanovic blocks it.
Viitta blocks a body shot from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic tries to throw a body punch but Viitta avoids it by throwing Jovanovic back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Viitta fails to land.
Viitta lands a right hand.
Heikki Viitta seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short right from Viitta on the inside.
Jovanovic manages to break the clinch.
Viitta ducks under a wild hook from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic throws an off balance right hand
and Viitta counters with a stiff right hand.
Jovanovic misses with a hook.
Viitta tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jovanovic was well out of range. Poor timing from Viitta.
Jovanovic misses with an uppercut. Viitta saw that one coming.
Viitta moves out of range of the strikes.
Viitta instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jovanovic can't break the clinch.
Jovanovic working aggressively here.
Jovanovic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Viitta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Viitta misses with a punch to the body.
Jovanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Viitta.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jovanovic.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Viitta.
A head punch on the inside from Viitta fails to land.
Viitta misses with a punch on the inside.
Viitta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jovanovic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Viitta has him pressed against the cage.
Viitta scores with a shot to the side of Jovanovic's head.
Viitta tries a body shot but Jovanovic blocks it.
Viitta lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Viitta prevents a body shot from Jovanovic.
Viitta misses with the head strike.
Jovanovic misses with a punch on the inside.
Jovanovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Viitta backwards.
Jovanovic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viitta has a couple of punches blocked by Jovanovic.
Jovanovic scores with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Viitta lands a nice shot to the body.
Jovanovic prevents a body shot from Viitta.
Jovanovic is trying to force a seperation but Viitta has the dominant position.
Viitta misses with a body punch.
Jovanovic lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Viitta.
Jovanovic blocking some punches.
Viitta lands a body punch in the clinch.
Viitta working aggressively here.
Viitta scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jovanovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Viitta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viitta's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A right hand to the body from Viitta.
Viitta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Viitta lands with a short shot to the head.
Nice body punch from Jovanovic.
Viitta presses Jovanovic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viitta misses with the head strike.
Jovanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jovanovic.
Viitta misses with some punches.
Viitta misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Viitta fails to land.
Jovanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Viitta's elbow.
Viitta tries a body shot but Jovanovic blocks it.
Jovanovic manages to break the clinch.
Viitta tries to clinch but Jovanovic is having none of it.
Viitta has taken the fight to the clinch.
Jovanovic tries to throw a body punch but Viitta avoids it by throwing Jovanovic back against the cage.
Jovanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Viitta throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jovanovic prevents a body shot from Viitta.
Viitta tries a body shot but Jovanovic blocks it.
Jovanovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Viitta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jovanovic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jovanovic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Viitta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jovanovic backwards.
Jovanovic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Viitta throws a head punch that misses.
Jovanovic scores with a shoulder strike.
Viitta misses with a body punch.
Viitta misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jovanovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jovanovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Jovanovic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Viitta backwards.
Jovanovic gets through Viitta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Viitta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Viitta misses with some punches.
Jovanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Viitta controls the action.
Viitta misses with a punch on the inside.
Jovanovic scores with a hook to the body.
Viitta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Viitta blocks an uppercut.
Jovanovic looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Jovanovic struggles to land a body shot inside as Viitta controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Heikki Viitta will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Jovanovic misses with a straight left.
Jovanovic cracks Viitta with an open hand slap.
Viitta rushes Jovanovic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Viitta swings wildly with an uppercut but Jovanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jovanovic stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Viitta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jovanovic softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Viitta working aggressively here.
Viitta misses with a body punch.
Viitta misses with the head strike.
Viitta scores with a hook to the body.
Jovanovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jovanovic misses with an uppercut.
Viitta avoids the body shot from Jovanovic.
Viitta closes the distance looking to clinch
and Jovanovic counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viitta moves in looking to clinch but Jovanovic pushes him off.
Viitta forces Jovanovic back against the cage and clinches.
Jovanovic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Viitta backwards.
Jovanovic digs a right hand into Viitta's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Viitta's gas tank.
Viitta misses with a punch to the body.
Jovanovic breaks the clinch.
Jovanovic misses with a body punch
and Viitta counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jovanovic throws a big shot that misses.
Viitta looks to clinch
and Jovanovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Viitta is rocked!
Nenad Jovanovic is winning the standup battle so far.
Viitta doesn't manage to clinch there - Jovanovic circles away.
It looked like Jovanovic was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Viitta is still on wobbly legs! Can Jovanovic finish him?
Nice shot lands for Jovanovic.
Viitta has Jovanovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Viitta throws a punch but it's blocked by Jovanovic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jovanovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Viitta seems to have recovered his senses.
Jovanovic swinging wildly here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Viitta is looking to clinch but Jovanovic is avoiding it.
Viitta fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jovanovic, pushing him back against the cage.
Viitta swings wildly with an uppercut but Jovanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jovanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Viitta.
Viitta has Jovanovic pressed against the cage, preventing Jovanovic from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Viitta working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jovanovic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Viitta's elbow.
A right hook to the body lands for Viitta.
Jovanovic takes a shot to the head.
Jovanovic can't find room to land a body shot as Viitta controls the action.
Jovanovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A big right from Jovanovic misses.
Viitta with a hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jovanovic punishes Viitta's body with a nice straight punch.
Viitta tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jovanovic manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jovanovic throws a hook to the side of Viitta's head but Viitta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Viitta takes the fight into the clinch.
Jovanovic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Viitta misses with a short punch on the inside.
Viitta struggles to land a body shot inside as Jovanovic controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Viitta.
Viitta swings wildly with an uppercut but Jovanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viitta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Viitta swings wildly with an uppercut but Jovanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viitta lands with a light punch inside.
Viitta prevents a body shot from Jovanovic.
Viitta lands a nice uppercut.
Jovanovic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jovanovic.
Viitta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jovanovic prevents a body shot from Viitta.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Viitta.
Viitta lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jovanovic scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jovanovic scores with a hook to the body.
Viitta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Viitta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jovanovic prevents a body shot from Viitta.
A right hand to the body from Jovanovic.
Jovanovic breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Heikki Viitta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jovanovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Viitta.
Jovanovic misses with a hook. Viitta ducked under it nicely.
Viitta takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jovanovic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Viitta manages to avoid it.
Viitta tries to clinch but Jovanovic moves away
enabling Jovanovic to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Nenad Jovanovic.
I think Jovanovic 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Nenad Jovanovic!
A less than humble Nenad Jovanovic 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 King Kong (ranked 1119 p4p, 131 weight class) and Rusty Shackelford (ranked 1079 p4p, 125 weight class). Kong comes to the cage accompanied by Moviendo las Caderas. Shackelford has chosen Boomhauer - Dust in the Wind as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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27
236 lbs
9 - 1 - 0 |
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225 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
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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
9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, King Kong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rusty Shackelford!
The judges for this bout are , Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kong goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kong slips under a jab from Shackelford.
Shackelford paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kong tries to land a front kick but Shackelford steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shackelford lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Both fighters circling a little - Kong finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Shackelford falls off balance throwing a combination
and Kong counters with a body kick that stops Shackelford in his tracks momentarily.
Kong looks to score with a jab to the body but Shackelford is just out of range.
As Kong backs off Shackelford throws a huge counter combo but Kong manages to avoid it all.
Good leg kick by Kong there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shackelford throws a poor cross that misses
and Kong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shackelford pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kong back to the cage. Shackelford follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kong cracks the inside of Shackelford's front leg.
A big right from Shackelford misses.
It appears Kong was looking to counter with a kick there.
Shackelford takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Shackelford looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong connects with a leg kick. Shackelford looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kong connects with a solid leg kick.
Kong lands a big head kick that sends Shackelford tumbling to the mat! Kong takes a step backwards and waves Shackelford back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kong closes the distance but Shackelford moves to the side
and Shackelford makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Shackelford tries to bum rush Kong with a series of wild strikes but Kong uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kong fires out a quick counter leg kick but Shackelford just manages to avoid it.
Nice body kick from Kong.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kong lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kong tries to clinch but Shackelford is having none of it.
A countering left hand to the body from Shackelford misses.
Shackelford takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shackelford wants to counter with a clinch but Kong pushes him away.
Shackelford throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kong attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kong feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Shackelford's calf.
Shackelford walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kong.
Kong swings for the body but Shackelford moves out of range.
Kong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kong tries a head kick but it misses.
Kong loads up on a big right hand but Shackelford slips the punch.
King Kong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kong, right into the meat.
Kong throws a head kick but Shackelford moves out of range.
Shackelford walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kong.
Shackelford slips a straight right by Kong.
Shackelford blocks a head kick by Kong.
Shackelford scores with a body shot.
Kong wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Kong throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Shackelford.
Kong thumps Shackelford with a low kick.
A head kick misses from Kong.
Shackelford looks to throw the jab but Kong is out of range.
Shackelford has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kong.
Kong throws a quick head kick that knocks Shackelford silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Kong is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). King Kong!
King Kong retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, King Kong thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between More IsMore (ranked 314 p4p, 11 weight class) and John Riverson (ranked 708 p4p, 31 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Riverson's choice of entrance music: J.Ralph - Kansas City Shuffle. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, More IsMore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 25 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Riverson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riverson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Riverson shoots in for a double leg but IsMore sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Riverson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Riverson throws a sloppy head kick
and IsMore counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Riverson thinking.
IsMore dips to his left and cracks Riverson with an uppercut!
IsMore connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Riverson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and IsMore counters with a straight right hand.
Riverson throws a head kick that misses
and IsMore counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick misses from Riverson.
IsMore moves out of range of the body kick from Riverson.
Riverson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Riverson misses with a head kick.
IsMore is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
IsMore lands a lovely overhand right.
Riverson is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riverson throws a push kick but IsMore slaps the foot to one side.
A quick step to the side and IsMore tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
IsMore lands with a shot to the body.
Riverson looks winded!
Riverson throws a head kick that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from IsMore misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
IsMore blocks a head kick by Riverson.
A lazy body kick from Riverson
and IsMore counters with a lovely shot to the body.
IsMore works Riverson's body with a nice hook.
Good exchange - IsMore coming out on top.
Riverson is still on wobbly legs! Can IsMore finish him?
IsMore looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
IsMore jabs at Riverson's body.
Riverson seems to have recovered his senses.
IsMore scores with a shot to the body.
IsMore lands a big right hand that sends Riverson crashing to the mat! IsMore stays standing though and waves Riverson back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
IsMore ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
John Riverson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
IsMore works Riverson's body with a nice hook.
Riverson ducks into an uppercut from IsMore and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). More IsMore!
More IsMore managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HELLBENT, into his post fight interview.
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