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HFC Friday the 13th PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernest Lagoo (ranked 4728 p4p, 121 weight class) and Gattsu Griffith (ranked 4575 p4p, 118 weight class). Lagoo comes to the cage accompanied by The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly. Griffith has chosen Hard Out Here for a Pimp as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ernest Lagoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gattsu Griffith!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lagoo throws a lazy head kick
so Griffith counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Lagoo wants to get back to his feet but Griffith passes into half guard.
Griffith is trying to control the action in half guard but Lagoo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Griffith works his foot free and advances to mount.
Griffith working for a submission but Lagoo is keeping him at bay.
Griffith lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Griffith looking to control but Lagoo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lagoo is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Griffith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lagoo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Griffith content just to control the position here.
It looks like Griffith 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.
Lagoo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Griffith working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Lagoo looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Griffith! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gattsu Griffith!
Gattsu Griffith gave a mention to Threads of HARDCORE in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Camron Jones (ranked 4450 p4p, 429 weight class) and Hakim Rubson (ranked 4361 p4p, 424 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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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 Helsinki, Camron Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Hakim Rubson!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Rubson or perhaps it was just good defense by Jones, which made it look bad.
Hakim Rubson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Good work by Rubson as he checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Jones.
Rubson rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Rubson as Jones tries to tie him up.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rubson.
Jones being controlled against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubson landing knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Rubson.
Rubson lands an elbow inside.
Jones takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Camron Jones has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rubson lands a nice elbow.
Rubson lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
Rubson lands an elbow inside.
Jones drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Camron Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones tries to pull guard but Rubson won't allow it.
Come on Rubson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rubson controlling the action here for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rubson.
Jones jumps guard but Rubson stands there with Jones around his waist. Jones gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rubson gets underhooks to prevent Jones's takedown attempt.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Rubson has double underhooks.
Rubson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones can't break the clinch.
Rubson lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
Rubson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Rubson has him pressed against the cage.
Rubson manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Rubson.
Rubson lands a damaging elbow.
Rubson lands a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rubson landing knees to the head.
Rubson stalling in the clinch.
Rubson working Jones over with knees to the body.
Rubson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Rubson is struggling to control the position.
Rubson controlling the action here for a moment.
Come on Rubson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rubson.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Rubson keeps him there for the moment.
Rubson has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones drags the fight down to the ground.
Rubson trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rubson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jones haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Jones can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rubson controls the pace.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakim Rubson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Camron Jones's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Rubson sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rubson forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Rubson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jones blocks it with crossed arms.
Rubson is pushing Jones up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rubson lands an elbow inside.
Jones jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Rubson walks away with a smile on his face. Jones gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Rubson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jones throws a big counter combination but Rubson scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rubson clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rubson lands a damaging elbow.
Rubson lands an elbow inside.
Jones being controlled against the cage.
Rubson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubson avoiding damage.
Rubson pushes off an throws an elbow but Jones leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Rubson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Rubson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Rubson keeps him there for the moment.
Rubson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Rubson stalling in the clinch.
Rubson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Rubson keeps him there for the moment.
Hakim Rubson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rubson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Jones is trying to pull guard but Rubson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Camron Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice elbow from Rubson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Rubson obliges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rubson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Rubson.
Rubson lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rubson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rubson misses with a knee to the head.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Rubson has double underhooks.
Rubson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Camron Jones's cut is getting worse.
Rubson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Rubson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Rubson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rubson tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Rubson to work.
Rubson lands a knee to the body.
Rubson lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
Rubson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Jones wants a takedown but no success here.
Rubson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Rubson taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Rubson is stalling here.
Rubson receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Rubson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rubson lands a knee to the body.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Rubson lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
Rubson lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rubson stalling against the cage.
Rubson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Rubson working Jones over with knees to the body.
Rubson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Rubson landing knees to the head.
Jones letting Rubson take a breather here.
Knees in the clinch landing for Rubson.
Rubson stalling against the cage.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rubson's elbow.
Jones taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jones tries to pull guard but Rubson holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hakim Rubson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Camron Jones's cut.
That's time! Jones's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Rubson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jones's waist but Jones gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rubson off to one side.
Rubson forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Rubson landing knees to the body.
Rubson lands an elbow inside.
Rubson lands an elbow inside that Jones shrugs off.
Rubson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Rubson lands an elbow inside.
Rubson lands an elbow just above Jones 's eye.
Jones wants a takedown.
Rubson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rubson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rubson slows down the pace here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rubson stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rubson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Rubson avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Rubson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jones's defenses.
Jones takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jones has Rubson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rubson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Camron Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rubson lands a nice elbow.
Jones is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rubson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Rubson with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Rubson lands a damaging elbow.
Rubson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jones's face.
Rubson lands a nice knee to the body.
Rubson lands a damaging elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knees to the body from Rubson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rubson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rubson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Rubson pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rubson tries to land a knee to the head but Jones blocks with his arms.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
Rubson lands a nice knee to the body.
Jones blocks an elbow strike from Rubson.
Rubson has Jones pressed against the cage.
Come on Rubson - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones decides to pull guard.
Rubson wants to control from the top but Jones keeps moving.
Jones tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Rubson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jones looking for a guillotine here but Rubson defends easily.
Jones is adopting a defensive guard.
Jones wants to sweep but no luck.
Rubson is fighting to break Jones's control of his arms but Jones is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Camron Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hakim Rubson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jones is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Rubson has his hands clasped together but Jones extends and breaks Rubson's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Jones.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Camron Jones!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zackmarius Tacktheritrix (ranked 3688 p4p, 315 weight class) and Nelson Nicky (ranked 5314 p4p, 378 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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144 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Zackmarius Tacktheritrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nelson Nicky!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicky looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Nicky won't allow Tacktheritrix to sweep him here.
Tacktheritrix has his foot on Nicky's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Nicky works his way back into a safe position though.
Nicky preventing the sweep.
Tacktheritrix is trying to control the position but Nicky postures up.
Nicky sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tacktheritrix's guard.
Tacktheritrix wants to improve his position but Nicky is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nicky is trying to control the action in half guard but Tacktheritrix is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nicky looks to land a strike but Tacktheritrix avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Nicky stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tacktheritrix swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tacktheritrix is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tacktheritrix might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Nicky preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicky stands up over Tacktheritrix, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tacktheritrix is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tacktheritrix keeping moving, preventing Nicky from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tacktheritrix wants to sweep but no luck.
Nicky drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tacktheritrix dives on top into guard.
Tacktheritrix thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Tacktheritrix avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tacktheritrix trying to control but Nicky is working from the bottom.
Tacktheritrix drops back looking for a leg! Nicky is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Nicky manages to kick Tacktheritrix off! Tacktheritrix jumps back into Nicky's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicky can't keep his opponent in guard - Tacktheritrix advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tacktheritrix is looking for a kimura here.
Nicky looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tacktheritrix is looking for a kimura but Nicky is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tacktheritrix to get the leverage.
Tacktheritrix is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tacktheritrix moves into full mount! Nicky won't be happy about that!
Nicky defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Tacktheritrix.
Tacktheritrix with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Tacktheritrix goes for an armbar but Nicky turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Nicky.
Tacktheritrix is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Nicky trying to control but Tacktheritrix is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tacktheritrix looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tacktheritrix is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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!
Tacktheritrix working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nicky doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Tacktheritrix is tightening it up a little... Nicky has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Nicky reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Nicky taps out! Nice BJJ there by Tacktheritrix!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Zackmarius Tacktheritrix!
After winning the bout, Zackmarius Tacktheritrix 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Justin Case (ranked 3211 p4p, 274 weight class) and Red Pablono (ranked 3694 p4p, 316 weight class). Case comes to the cage accompanied by Rush - Closer to the Heart. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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150 lbs
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143 lbs
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Case!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Red Pablono!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pablono throws a hook but Case avoids it easily.
We've been told by Case's head coaches at GWad's Playpen that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pablono tries for a takedown but Case sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Case stuffs the takedown.
Pablono shoots in for a double leg but Case sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Justin Case has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Red Pablono.
Pablono misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Case.
Case was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Case fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pablono looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Case connects with a looping right hand.
Case feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pablonos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Pablono is rocked!
Pablono takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pablono doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Pablono looks winded!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Pablono.
OH! Pablono has been rocked by a huge right hand and is in deep trouble! Case smells blood and charges in for the finish! Case unloads a vicious overhand right and connects to the jaw of Pablono sending him face first to the canvas! Unbelievable!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Justin Case!
Justin Case 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Khalabeeb Ferguson (ranked 2289 p4p, 219 weight class) and Badiss Kassib (ranked 3412 p4p, 294 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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154 lbs
3 - 5 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Experienced |
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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
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Khalabeeb Ferguson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Badiss Kassib!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kassib scores with a leg kick.
Ferguson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ferguson decides to pull guard.
Ferguson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kassib gets to his feet - Ferguson follows without any prompting.
Ferguson misses with a takedown attempt - Kassib sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Kassib throws a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kassib looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A punch combination from Kassib misses.
Ferguson avoids the body shot from Kassib.
Kassib fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kassib looks to land a right hand but Ferguson moved out of range.
Ferguson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Star Studded Beef in the buildup to the fight.
Ferguson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ferguson wants to control from the top but Kassib keeps moving.
Ferguson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kassib looking to control.
Kassib wants to get back to his feet but Ferguson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kassib looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Ferguson throws a strike but Kassib rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ferguson is working an open guard so Kassib takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Kassib gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kassib lands a nice knee to the body.
Kassib is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ferguson is defending well for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kassib lands an elbow just above Ferguson 's eye.
Ferguson dodges an elbow strike from Kassib.
Kassib misses with an elbow over the top.
Ferguson avoiding damage as Kassib throws knees to the body.
Kassib prevents a body shot from Ferguson.
Kassib throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ferguson dodges an elbow strike from Kassib.
Kassib throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Ferguson blocks it with crossed arms.
Ferguson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kassib pushes off an throws an elbow but Ferguson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ferguson has Kassib pushed against the cage.
Ferguson leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kassib lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kassib throws an elbow that misses.
Kassib pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Ferguson avoids the elbow strike from Kassib, against the cage.
Ferguson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kassib to keep the fight standing.
Kassib tries to land knees in the clinch but Ferguson avoids the damage to the body.
Ferguson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kassib throws a right hand that Ferguson ducks under and follows up with a left that Ferguson also avoids with ease.
Kassib doesn't manage to clinch there - Ferguson circles away.
Kassib throws a jab but it's blocked by Ferguson.
Kassib misses with a body kick.
Ferguson shoots in and drives through. Kassib sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khalabeeb Ferguson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kassib misses with a double jab.
Ferguson attempts a counter takedown but Kassib avoids it well and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kassib connects with the punch.
Ferguson is rocked!
Kassib cracks Ferguson with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Badiss Kassib!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Burt Smokebandit (ranked 2628 p4p, 270 weight class) and Leon Hooker (ranked 2005 p4p, 219 weight class). Smokebandit comes to the cage accompanied by East Bound and Down. Burt Smokebandit has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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160 lbs
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163 lbs
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Solid boxing
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Burt Smokebandit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Leon Hooker!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hooker throws a looping overhand right but Smokebandit ducks down to avoid it.
Smokebandit is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Smokebandit takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Smokebandit ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hooker moves away.
Smokebandit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Hooker swings for the body but Smokebandit moves out of range.
Hooker throws a looping overhand right but Smokebandit ducks down to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Hooker.
Smokebandit closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Smokebandit gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hooker regains guard.
Hooker has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Smokebandit doesn't defend quickly enough and Hooker has managed to lock this one up! Can Smokebandit escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Hooker on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Leon Hooker!
A relieved looking Leon Hooker thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Burt Smokebandit stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll not give up!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ivar Lothbrook (ranked 2481 p4p, 286 weight class) and Erich Ludendorff (ranked 2402 p4p, 278 weight class). Ludendorff has chosen Erika as his entrance music. 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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175 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
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivar Lothbrook!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erich Ludendorff!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ludendorff has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ludendorff pushes Lothbrook back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lothbrook is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Ludendorff to keep the fight standing.
A short right from Ludendorff on the inside.
Lothbrook is trying to drag Ludendorff to the mat but Ludendorff just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ludendorff prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivar Lothbrook. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lothbrook tries to score a body lock takedown but Ludendorff shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lothbrook tries for a takedown but Ludendorff manages to get underhooks.
Ludendorff lands a knee to the body.
Lothbrook is trying to push Ludendorff away but Ludendorff has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ludendorff gets underhooks to prevent Lothbrook's takedown attempt.
Lothbrook 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.
Lothbrook tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Ludendorff smiles and moves away.
Ludendorff tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lothbrook paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ludendorff fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lothbrook throws a looping overhand right but Ludendorff ducks down to avoid it.
Ludendorff wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ludendorff looks to clinch
and Lothbrook counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A combination from Lothbrook does no damage.
Ludendorff closes the distance and clinches.
Lothbrook is trying to pull guard but Ludendorff has him pressed against the cage.
Ludendorff lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Ivar Lothbrook has been cut.
Lothbrook is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Ludendorff is keeping busy.
Ludendorff lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lothbrook goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ludendorff prevents it.
Ludendorff manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Ludendorff lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lothbrook has Ludendorff pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Ludendorff manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ludendorff lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lothbrook backwards.
Ludendorff lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lothbrook backwards.
Ludendorff gets through Lothbrook's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ludendorff.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrook wants a takedown but no success here.
Lothbrook looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ludendorff stops a takedown attempt from Lothbrook.
Ludendorff working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ludendorff.
Ludendorff prevents the takedown attempt.
Ludendorff landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lothbrook is breathing heavily.
Ludendorff is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Ludendorff putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lothbrook in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ludendorff effectively controlling the action here.
Ludendorff is struggling to control the position.
Lothbrook tries for a takedown but Ludendorff manages to get underhooks.
Ludendorff working Lothbrook over with knees to the body.
Ludendorff utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Ludendorff lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ludendorff.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ludendorff.
Lothbrook takes an elbow to the temple.
Nice elbow from Ludendorff.
A frustrated look appears on Lothbrook's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lothbrook tries to pull guard but Ludendorff won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Ludendorff.
Ludendorff lands an elbow just above Lothbrook 's eye.
Lothbrook has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ludendorff is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ludendorff lands a nice uppercut.
Lothbrook is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ludendorff pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Ludendorff makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ludendorff stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lothbrook is looking for a takedown.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ludendorff throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lothbrooks head.
Lothbrook is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Ludendorff pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Come on Ludendorff - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lothbrook tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Ludendorff just stands there and leans against the cage.
Ludendorff landing knees to the body.
Ludendorff scores a nice knee to the body.
Lothbrook wants to take the fight to the mat but Ludendorff manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Ludendorff pushes Lothbrook back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ludendorff lands an elbow that stopped Lothbrook in his tracks for a moment.
Ludendorff lands a hook that snaps the head of Lothbrook backwards.
Ludendorff lands an elbow inside.
Ludendorff content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ludendorff lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ludendorff stalling in the clinch.
Ludendorff landing knees to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Knees in the clinch landing for Ludendorff.
A nice left hand lands by Ludendorff.
Ludendorff lands an elbow inside that Lothbrook shrugs off.
Lothbrook is rocked!
Ludendorff lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erich Ludendorff dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ivar Lothbrook's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Ludendorff forces Lothbrook back against the cage and clinches.
Ludendorff lands an elbow inside.
Ludendorff has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ludendorff is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Ludendorff scores with a shot to the side of Lothbrook's head.
Ludendorff lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Lothbrook is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ludendorff.
Lothbrook takes an elbow to the forehead.
Ludendorff taking a breather.
Ludendorff slowing the pace effectively.
Lothbrook misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ludendorff.
Ludendorff putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lothbrook in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Ludendorff lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
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!
Ludendorff lands a nice knee to the body.
Ludendorff lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lothbrook backwards.
A short right from Ludendorff on the inside.
Ludendorff crunches a lovely knee into Lothbrook's ribcage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ludendorff.
Ludendorff lands an elbow just above Lothbrook 's eye.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A bit of stalling here from Ludendorff.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Ludendorff.
Ludendorff using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Ludendorff creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lothbrook's defenses.
Ludendorff using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Ludendorff.
Ludendorff lands with a short shot to the head.
Ludendorff scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ludendorff landing some nice looking knees to the body.
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!
Ludendorff lands an elbow just above Lothbrook 's eye.
Ludendorff lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Ivar Lothbrook's cut is getting worse.
Nice elbow from Ludendorff.
Lothbrook is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ludendorff is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ludendorff putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lothbrook in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A short right from Ludendorff.
Ludendorff lands a huge knee in the clinch and it's knocked Lothbrook out! Massive knee - he's celebrating with his corner and the crowd showing their appreciation!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Erich Ludendorff!
Our winner, Erich Ludendorff, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Purple Aki (ranked 1268 p4p, 142 weight class) and Rolf Elvis Alvik (ranked 2107 p4p, 228 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Rolf Elvis Alvik enters the cage!
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168 lbs
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160 lbs
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Counter fighter
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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 Amsterdam, Purple Aki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rolf Elvis Alvik!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvik throws a jab but it's blocked by Aki.
Aki tries for a takedown but Alvik sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Aki moves forwards but Alvik connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nice sprawl there from Alvik as Aki shoots in.
Alvik feints a counter leg kick.
Aki avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aki is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Alvik's half guard.
Aki is trying to work for a kimura but Alvik is defending well.
Aki sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Alvik defending well though.
Aki thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Alvik's head.
Alvik is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aki throws a strike but Alvik avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alvik working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aki.
Aki stopping the sweep attempt from Alvik.
Aki in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Aki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aki throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Aki stands up over Alvik, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Alvik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aki throwing strikes from guard but Alvik blocks nicely.
Aki landing with the ground and pound.
Alvik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aki 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.
Aki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aki throws a big elbow that misses.
Aki wants to control from the top but Alvik keeps moving.
Alvik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aki postures up in Alvik's guard and throws a big left but Alvik blocks it.
Aki stands up over Alvik, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Aki is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvik keeping full guard, as Aki tries to pass.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aki's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Aki throws a big right hand that misses.
Aki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Alvik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Alvik has momentary wrist control but Aki slips an elbow through the middle.
Aki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aki trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aki missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Aki tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvik is retaining full guard.
Aki with a flurry of punches that miss.
Aki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Aki chips away with some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Alvik can do anything to dispel that myth.
Aki throws a big right hand that misses.
Aki throwing strikes from guard but Alvik blocks nicely.
Aki lands a couple of decent looking shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aki landing with the ground and pound.
Aki throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alvik works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Purple Aki dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Aki has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Purple Aki has been cut.
Alvik misses with an uppercut
so Aki counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Aki slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Aki is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alvik can do to turn this around?
Aki landing with the ground and pound.
Aki wants to pass the guard but Alvik is keeping the position.
Aki is working hard here to advance position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aki with a nice head shot there.
Aki lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aki wants to control from the top but Alvik keeps moving.
Aki lands a couple of elbows.
Aki landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Aki accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Aki is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Aki wants to pass the guard but Alvik is keeping the position.
Aki postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Aki throws a big elbow that misses.
Aki trying to control but Alvik is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aki lands a couple of elbows.
Alvik avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Aki landing some decent shots from guard.
Aki works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Aki throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Aki thows a huge punch but Alvik dodges it nicely.
Aki thows a huge punch but Alvik dodges it nicely.
Aki misses with a head shot. Alvik uses the momentum to regain guard.
Alvik wants to sweep but no luck.
Alvik really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Aki. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aki advances to half guard.
Aki wants to lay and pray for a moment but Alvik keeps working.
Aki not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Aki working Alvik over with strikes.
Aki is looking for a kimura but Alvik is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Aki to get the leverage.
Aki moves nicely into side control.
Aki trying to control the position but Alvik is working away.
Aki works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aki misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Aki creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Aki cracks Alvik with a big right hand but Alvik just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Aki is chipping away with strikes.
Alvik is rocked!
An elbow from Aki crashes against the mat.
Alvik is still in real trouble! Can Aki finish him?
Alvik takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Purple Aki overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Aki throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Alvik seems to have recovered his senses.
Aki is working Alvik over with some ground and pound from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aki misses with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Purple Aki dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Purple Aki's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Aki shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Alvik pinned against the cage. Alvik gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Alvik doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Aki shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Alvik but Alvik pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Alvik lands a nice looking body shot.
Alvik throws the left hand but Aki avoids the punch easily.
Aki changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Rolf Elvis Alvik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvik misses with a left hand
and Aki counters with a nice double leg into side control. Alvik won't be happy with that.
Alvik avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Aki.
Alvik avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Aki.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvik managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Aki.
Aki throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Alvik defending against the ground and pound.
Alvik taking a bit of punishment here - Aki scoring with strikes.
Aki fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Aki lands a nice forearm strike.
Aki tries for a kimura but Alvik is defending well.
Alvik is not content to let Aki control the position.
Rolf Elvis Alvik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aki moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Aki wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Alvik, who protects the arm well.
Alvik felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Aki scoring with punches and elbows.
Aki works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aki is chipping away with strikes.
Aki scoring with punches from side control.
Alvik dodges the ground and pound from Aki.
Aki lands a huge shot from side control! Alvik is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Purple Aki!
Purple Aki really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Voodoo Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Alexander (ranked 814 p4p, 117 weight class) and Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile (ranked 855 p4p, 123 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Martin Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bizihwaeile misses with a shot to the body
and Alexander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bizihwaeile misses the shot to the body.
Bizihwaeile lands a big head kick that sends Alexander tumbling to the mat! Bizihwaeile takes a step backwards and waves Alexander back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Martin Alexander has been cut.
A good leg kick by Bizihwaeile.
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!
Alexander checks a low kick from Bizihwaeile.
Alexander appears to be looking for a big counter.
A big right from Bizihwaeile misses.
Alexander throws a jab when Bizihwaeile was well out of range.
Bizihwaeile connects with a body shot that sends Alexander's belly button to the back.
Alexander blocks a low kick nicely.
Alexander throws a poor cross that misses
and Bizihwaeile scores with a counter punch that sends Alexander to the canvas! Bizihwaeile smells blood - he's punishing Alexander with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Alexander has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile!
Feaqeuin Bizihwaeile 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Shay O Donnelly (ranked 656 p4p, 77 weight class) and Arnao Vanegas (ranked 1699 p4p, 191 weight class). Shay O Donnelly has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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
12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shay O Donnelly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Arnao Vanegas!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanegas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from O Donnelly.
Vanegas needs to keep his hands up - O Donnelly had a free shot at his head there.
O Donnelly has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team DarkSpirit in the buildup to the fight.
Vanegas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
O Donnelly scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
O Donnelly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vanegas.
Vanegas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
O Donnelly connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
O Donnelly connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vanegas. Vanegas circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vanegas moves out of range of the strikes.
Vanegas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A big left from O Donnelly misses.
O Donnelly misses with an uppercut. Vanegas saw that one coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice straight punches there by O Donnelly. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of O Donnelly.
O Donnelly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vanegas.
O Donnelly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vanegas was well out of range. Poor timing from O Donnelly.
O Donnelly swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vanegas.
Vanegas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from O Donnelly misses its intended target.
O Donnelly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vanegas manages to avoid it.
O Donnelly throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vanegas. O Donnelly does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Donnelly is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanegas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. O Donnelly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Vanegas slips under a jab.
O Donnelly takes a shot right to the bread basket.
O Donnelly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
O Donnelly misses with a looping left.
Vanegas avoids a punch combination nicely.
O Donnelly throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vanegas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vanegas. O Donnelly does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Donnelly defending well as Vanegas loads up on a big left hand.
Vanegas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as O Donnelly throws out the jab.
Vanegas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shay O Donnelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Donnelly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vanegas is clearly trying to counter these attacks from O Donnelly with a body shot.
Vanegas lands with a hook. O Donnelly tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
O Donnelly lands a jab-cross combination.
Vanegas moves away from the strike by O Donnelly.
Vanegas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vanegas walks into a left hand.
Vanegas throws out a powerful jab.
O Donnelly throws a right hand that Vanegas ducks under and follows up with a left that Vanegas also avoids with ease.
Vanegas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
O Donnelly missing with a left hand there. Vanegas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vanegas scores with the left hand. O Donnelly knows he should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by O Donnelly as he connects with a hook.
Some wild striking there from O Donnelly.
O Donnelly looks to land a combination but Vanegas avoids it well.
O Donnelly takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
O Donnelly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vanegas moves away.
A jab from Vanegas misses.
O Donnelly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vanegas lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vanegas throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Vanegas throws an overhand right that lands on O Donnelly's shoulder, as O Donnelly tries to avoid the shot.
O Donnelly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vanegas.
Good standup being displayed there by O Donnelly as he connects with a hook.
O Donnelly throws a hook but Vanegas blocks it.
O Donnelly misses with a hook. Vanegas ducked under it nicely.
Vanegas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vanegas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by O Donnelly.
A telegraphed right hand from Vanegas misses the target.
O Donnelly throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
O Donnelly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Vanegas releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
O Donnelly throws a right and a left that Vanegas avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanegas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by O Donnelly.
O Donnelly throws a jab when Vanegas was well out of range.
Vanegas connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Vanegas lunges at O Donnelly with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by O Donnelly's hand.
O Donnelly misses with a double jab.
O Donnelly throws a jab when Vanegas was well out of range.
Vanegas cracks O Donnelly with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Vanegas moves out of range of the strikes.
O Donnelly drops his hands momentarily and Vanegas takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
O Donnelly is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Vanegas jabs at O Donnelly's body.
O Donnelly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vanegas.
A little feinted left hand from O Donnelly on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vanegas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
O Donnelly slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Donnelly lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vanegas. O Donnelly does a little dance to reset his feet.
O Donnelly appears to be looking for a big counter.
Vanegas takes one on the chin but seems OK.
O Donnelly moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Vanegas lands a nice hook to O Donnelly's body. O Donnelly takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Vanegas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Donnelly throws an overhand right that lands on Vanegas's shoulder, as Vanegas tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Donnelly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
O Donnelly looks to land a combination. Vanegas sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Vanegas scores with a jab to the head.
O Donnelly slips under a jab from Vanegas.
O Donnelly was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vanegas ducks under a wild hook from O Donnelly.
O Donnelly closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
O Donnelly with a nice cross.
O Donnelly feints a jab promting Vanegas to slip. O Donnelly then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vanegas slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Vanegas throws a hook but O Donnelly avoids it easily.
Vanegas scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
O Donnelly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vanegas fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
O Donnelly looks to throw the jab but Vanegas is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vanegas. O Donnelly does a little dance to reset his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A telegraphed right hand from Vanegas misses the target.
A big left from O Donnelly misses.
Vanegas lands with a nice body punch.
Vanegas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
O Donnelly misses with a few strikes there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Shay O Donnelly dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
O Donnelly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vanegas throws a body punch but O Donnelly moves out of range.
Vanegas lands a right hook to the body.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Vanegas in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Vanegas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vanegas works the jab nicely.
O Donnelly looks to throw the jab but Vanegas is out of range.
Vanegas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
O Donnelly throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vanegas throws a body punch but O Donnelly moves out of range.
O Donnelly looks to score with a jab to the body but Vanegas is just out of range.
Vanegas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vanegas misses with a hook. O Donnelly ducked under it nicely.
A combination from O Donnelly does no damage.
O Donnelly looks to land a right hand but Vanegas moved out of range.
Vanegas cracks a nice hook into O Donnelly's ribs.
O Donnelly lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by O Donnelly.
Vanegas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Shay O Donnelly is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Vanegas does it's job there.
Vanegas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanegas staying out of range there.
O Donnelly takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vanegas lands a nice shot that snaps O Donnelly's head back.
The fighters circling - Vanegas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vanegas scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
O Donnelly throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vanegas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vanegas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
O Donnelly with a jab.
O Donnelly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vanegas.
O Donnelly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vanegas lands with a good body shot.
O Donnelly misses with a body shot.
Vanegas avoids the body shot from O Donnelly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donk. Vanegas catches O Donnelly right on the button with a cross.
O Donnelly staying out of range there.
O Donnelly takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
O Donnelly misses with a hook. Vanegas ducked under it nicely.
O Donnelly throws a right hand that misses
and Vanegas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
O Donnelly scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Donnelly ducks under a wild hook from Vanegas.
Vanegas lands with a shot to the body.
Vanegas throws a lazy right hand but O Donnelly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
O Donnelly falls off balance throwing a combination
and Vanegas counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A nice combination there by O Donnelly.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
O Donnelly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vanegas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vanegas misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Vanegas.
O Donnelly looks to land a left hand but Vanegas moved out of range nicely.
Jab, jab by O Donnelly - just one landing.
Vanegas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before O Donnelly has time to react.
Vanegas throws a hook to the side of O Donnelly's head but O Donnelly sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vanegas throws a looping overhand right but O Donnelly ducks down to avoid it.
O Donnelly takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vanegas misses with a straight right.
O Donnelly missing with a left hand there. Vanegas was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Donnelly misses with a few strikes there.
Vanegas connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vanegas jabs at O Donnelly's body.
Vanegas thuds a left hand into O Donnelly's body.
The fighters circle momentarily. O Donnelly darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vanegas walks into a jab.
Vanegas paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Vanegas lands a jab to O Donnelly's midsection.
Vanegas scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vanegas scores with a punch to the head.
A jab from Vanegas does it's job there.
O Donnelly scores with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vanegas uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before O Donnelly has time to react.
Vanegas missing with a left hand there. O Donnelly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
O Donnelly takes a swing at Vanegas's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Vanegas throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vanegas misses with a looping right.
O Donnelly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vanegas circles away quickly and effectively.
O Donnelly swings widly with a right hand
letting Vanegas counter with a right hand.
Vanegas loads up on a big right hand but O Donnelly slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut there from Vanegas.
O Donnelly closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vanegas misses the jab.
O Donnelly ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like O Donnelly was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vanegas.
O Donnelly throws a shot from downtown. Vanegas moves away and avoids it.
Vanegas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
O Donnelly misses with a looping right.
Vanegas connects with a body shot.
Vanegas scores with a shot to the body.
O Donnelly has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vanegas finds it's way round the side to connect with O Donnelly's head.
Vanegas misses with a looping right.
Vanegas works the jab nicely.
O Donnelly tries to bum rush Vanegas with a series of wild strikes but Vanegas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A lazy left from O Donnelly finds it's target.
Vanegas digs a good hook to O Donnelly's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
O Donnelly throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vanegas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A punch combination from O Donnelly misses.
O Donnelly misses with a hook
and Vanegas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Vanegas lands a slapping body shot.
Vanegas throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arnao Vanegas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
O Donnelly looks to land a right hand but Vanegas moved out of range.
Vanegas jabs O Donnelly right on the nose. O Donnelly blinks but takes it well.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vanegas darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
O Donnelly dips to his left and cracks Vanegas with an uppercut!
Vanegas scores with a body shot.
O Donnelly scores with a nice strike.
O Donnelly just misses with a punch to the body.
O Donnelly throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vanegas counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
O Donnelly takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
O Donnelly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vanegas.
A jab from Vanegas finds it's way through O Donnelly's defenses.
Vanegas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vanegas looks to land a combination. O Donnelly sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A slow jab from Vanegas misses its intended target.
O Donnelly throws an ugly left hook that misses
and O Donnelly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
O Donnelly lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Vanegas connects with a good right hand that stumbles O Donnelly. O Donnelly circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
O Donnelly is rocked!
Vanegas lands with a shot to the body.
Vanegas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Donnelly misses with a telegraphed body shot
and O Donnelly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh O Donnelly is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
O Donnelly takes one to the side of the head.
O Donnelly looks up at the clock. Bad move! Vanegas lands a right hand from hell, dropping O Donnelly. Vanegas pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arnao Vanegas!
During a confident post fight interview, Arnao Vanegas thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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